An emotional, heart-wrenching and uplifting story about friendship, love and sacrifice, perfect for fans of David Nicholls and Holly Miller. One moment in time can change everything… The day Scarlett dies should have been one of the most important of her life. It doesn’t feel fair that she’ll never have the chance to fulfil her… Continue reading One Moment by Becky Hunter
The Lost Song of Paris by Sarah Steele
For a moment she closed her eyes and imagined she was perched on the diving board at the Piscine Molitor, the sun beating down on her bare shoulders and the sound of Parisians at play beneath her. All she had to do was jump.’ 1941. Darkness descends over London as the sirens begin to howl and… Continue reading The Lost Song of Paris by Sarah Steele
A Jewish Girl in Paris by Melanie Levensohn
Paris, 1940, a city under German occupation. A young Jewish girl, Judith, meets a young man, the son of a wealthy banker and Nazi sympathizer – his family will never approve of the girl he has fallen in love with. As the Germans impose more and more restrictions on Jewish Parisians, the couple secretly plan… Continue reading A Jewish Girl in Paris by Melanie Levensohn
Letters to a Stranger by Sarah Mitchell
England, 1940. Dearest Ruby, you must have heard the news by now. The very worst has happened. Our countries are at war. What can I do? How can I stop this nightmare from happening? One day soon we’ll be together again. I swear. I love you. E. x Present day. Ruby Summers has lived an extraordinary… Continue reading Letters to a Stranger by Sarah Mitchell
Maid of Steel by Kate Baker
It’s 1911 and, against her mother’s wishes, quiet New Yorker Emma dreams of winning the right to vote. She is sent away by her parents in the hope distance will curb her desire to be involved with the growing suffrage movement and told to spend time learning about where her grandparents came from. Across the… Continue reading Maid of Steel by Kate Baker
The Language of Food by Annabel Abbs
Eliza Acton is a poet who’s never boiled an egg.But she’s about to break the mould of traditional cookbooks And change the course of cookery writing forever. England 1835. Eliza Acton is a poet who dreams of seeing her words in print. But when she takes a new manuscript to a publisher, she’s told that ‘poetry is… Continue reading The Language of Food by Annabel Abbs
The Last Party at Silverton Hall by Rachel Burton
Two women. Two centuries. A life-changing night… 1952: Vivien and Max collide in the thick London smog. Within a few years, their whirlwind romance sees them living a quiet life on the Norfolk coast, blissfully happy with their beautiful daughter – at least, that’s how it appears… 2019: Isobel is hoping for a fresh start… Continue reading The Last Party at Silverton Hall by Rachel Burton
What Eden Did Next by Sheila O’Flanagan
Thank you to Headline Review for a digital review copy. This is the first book I’ve read by Sheila O’Flanagan. I’m sharing my review again today to celebrate the paperback publication today. Synopsis: The heart-breaking, life-affirming and unforgettable new novel from the author of number one bestsellers including The Women Who Ran Away and The Missing Wife Eden’s… Continue reading What Eden Did Next by Sheila O’Flanagan
Love & Saffron by Kim Fay
Thank you to Two Roads Books for the opportunity to read and review this beautiful proof copy of the book. Love & Saffron is published in paperback by John Murray Press today so I’m sharing review again. Synopsis: When twenty-seven-year-old Joan Bergstrom sends a fan letter – as well as a gift of saffron –… Continue reading Love & Saffron by Kim Fay
The Vintage Shop of Second Chances by Libby Page
Among the cobbled streets of the Somerset town of Frome, Lou is embarking on the start of something new. After the death of her beloved mother, she takes a deep breath into the unknown and is opening her own vintage clothes shop. In upstate New York, Donna has just found out some news about her… Continue reading The Vintage Shop of Second Chances by Libby Page
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