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This Is A Story For Anyone Who Has Ever Felt Like They Don't Belong. 'i Really Enjoyed This Book ... Great Observational Comic Gems Within A Fast Moving Story Full Of The Reality Of Despair And Hope In Everyone's Lives' Miranda Hart 'keep The Tissues Close' Good Housekeeping 'a Beautifully Written Debut Novel With Unforgettable Characters And An Irresistible Message Of Redemption And Belonging' Red Magazine 'this Gem Of A Novel Entertains And Moves In Equal Measure' Daily Mail 'heartening And Hopeful' Jess Kidd, Author Of Things In Jars 'mesmerizingly Beautiful' Sarah Haywood, Author Of The Cactus 'an Extraordinary Masterpiece' Anstey Harris, Author Of The Truths And Triumphs Of Grace Atherton 'gutsy, Endearing And Entertaining' Deborah Orr 'absolutely Brilliant' Gavin Extence, Author Of The Universe Versus Alex Woods _____________________________________________________________ Augusta Hope Has Never Felt Like She Fits In. At Six, She's Memorising The Dictionary. At Seven, She's Correcting Her Teachers. At Eight, She Spins The Globe And Picks Her Favourite Country On The Sound Of Its Name: Burundi. And Now That She's An Adult, Augusta Has No Interest In The Goings-on Of The Small Town Where She Lives With Her Parents And Her Beloved Twin Sister, Julia. When An Unspeakable Tragedy Upends Everything In Augusta's Life, She's Propelled Headfirst Into The Unknown. She's Determined To Find Where She Belongs - But What If Her True Home, And Heart, Are Half A World Away? _____________________________________________________________ Augusta May Not Feel Like She Fits In, But Readers Have Fallen In Love With Her... 'what A Brilliant, Brave, Clever Book' Maddy P 'a Beautiful Tale Of Family, Of Loss, Of The Awkward Relationships We Build With Those We Love The Most...a Must Read!' Amelia D 'a Powerful Novel About Fitting In, Loss, & The People You Really Have Connections With' Siobhan D 'the Story Made Me Laugh & Cry In Equal Measure, And Now It's Finished I'm At A Slight Loss As What To Read Next' Laura W

From the author of the phenomenal bestseller The Keeper of Stories, comes the next uplifting story of how the most unexpected friendships are forged in the most unlikely of places . . .Jo Sorsby knows she is hiding from her past when she steps in to look after her uncle’s stationery shop. Glimpsing the lives of her customers between the warm wooden shelves, as they scribble notes with fountain pens and browse colourful notebooks, distracts her from the life she has left behind.Yet far from home, Jo feels adrift . . .When she meets Ruth, a vicar running from a secret, and Malcolm, a septuagenarian struggling to write his first book, she realises that she isn’t alone.It’s the beginning of a friendship that can transform Jo’s life . . . if only she can let them in.

Don't miss this very special standalone novel in the Love Heart Lane series. Previously published as Evie's Year of Taking Chances but now rewritten and improved by the author! Love, life, and libraries Growing up in foster care, Elle Cooper always felt a piece of herself was missing. Now, as her thirtieth birthday approaches, she's ready to find it. But when instigating the search for her birth mother leads to a whole host of unexpected events, this librarian's quiet life suddenly gets very loud! With new friends, old flames and surprising influences keeping Elle busy, she soon starts to see that there's more to life than where you came from - and that where you are right now, and who you have in your corner, is what might just matter most of all... Love Heart Lane - where friends are there for you no matter what

Clover Brooks has forgotten how to live. It might be because she spends her time caring for people in their final days, working as a death doula in New York City.Or it might be because she has a regret of her own - one she can't bring herself to let go of.But then she meets Claudia: a feisty old woman who has one last wish . . .As Clover begins a new adventure, will she remember how to live her own big, beautiful life?A big-hearted story about figuring out what you want from life - and then finding the courage to go after it. Perfect for fans of Sally Page, Ruth Hogan and Clare Pooley.-----Readers are loving The Collected Regrets of Clover ... 'A beautiful, uplifting novel about unexpected friendship, a decades-old love story, and finding the courage to live your best life' LUCY DIAMOND'I fell in love with Clover, longed for her world to open up and cheered when she finally realised that comfort zones are designed to be stepped out of' JILL MANSELL'Charming, delightful and quietly powerful . . . this will warm your heart and change your life' VERONICA HENRY'Beautiful, poignant and the literary antidote to when life feels a little stationary' JESSICA GEORGE'A tender, charming delight, perfect for anyone who loved The Authenticity Project or Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine' KJ DELL'ANTONIA'This book will be one that I remember for a long time' RUTH HOGAN'Warm, profound, and expertly told, The Collected Regrets of Clover explores how befriending death can help enrich our lives. This is one of those special books that will leave a handprint on your heart' EMMA BRODIE'Heartfelt and delightful . . . You will turn the last page with a fresh zest for life and absolutely no regrets' ANNABEL MONAGHAN'An evocative, bustling setting, an intriguing cast of characters and a brave, caring heroine make this a book to read and read again' CELIA ANDERSON'Poignant and big-hearted, [this] is the kind of book that reminds you how to live, and is one to usher into the hands of everyone you know' i News

Another page-turning story of tragedy and triumph from the No.1 bestselling author of The Loner and The Journey. In the sleepy Lancashire village of Salmesbury, childhood sweethearts Emily and John are secretly planning a life together when they are cruelly forced apart. Already abandoned by her father, and unhappy at home, Emily is heartbroken when John leaves the village. Her life takes a devastating turn for the worse when she gives birth to a child. She dare not reveal the identity of the child's father or there will be a terrible price to pay. Many miles away, John is trying to forget Emily and forge a new life. Having carried her in his heart for years, a chance encounter leads him to believe she has forgotten him. Emily has never been able to banish thoughts of John. But when it looks as though history is about to repeat itself, Emily must put the past – and John – behind her and safeguard her daughter. But can she forget him?

Here's Rachel Walsh. Twenty-seven and the miserable owner of size 8 feet. She has regular congress with Luke Costello, a man who wears his leather trousers tight. And she's fond - some might say too fond - of recreational drugs. Until everything goes pear-shaped and she finds herself being frog-marched to the Cloisters - Dublin's answer to the Betty Ford Clinic. She's outraged. Surely she's not thin enough to be an addict? But on the bright side, she's heard that rehab places are wall-to-wall jacuzzis, gymnasiums and rock stars going tepid turkey. Rachel isn't expecting plump, middle-aged men in brown jumpers, and more group therapy than you can shake a stick at. Worse still she seems to be expected to join in. Heartsick and Luke-sick, she seeks redemption in the shape of Chris, a Man with a Past. A man who might be more trouble than he's worth. Rachel is airlifted from addiction to the unfamiliar terrain of adulthood, via a love story or two, in a novel by turns poignant, powerful and seriously funny.

‘Julie Shackman knows how to bring the feel-good factor to fiction’ Woman’s Weekly ‘A true page-turner’ Chat Monthly ‘A wonderfully warm tale’ The Sun The brand new Scottish spring escape from bestselling author, Julie Shackman Lexie Dunbar is a book lover. And her favourite place in the world is her local bookstore, Book Ends. So when she hears that it’s going to be sold, Lexie decides she needs to do something to help. Lexie’s plan to save the ailing shop is fully underway until gorgeous-but-grouchy artist Tobias Black arrives on the scene determined to turn the bookstore into an art gallery. Lexie is horrified, the last thing the quaint town of Bracken Way needs is a pretentious artist, even if he does seem to charm everyone but her. Tensions continue to rise until Tobias discovers a shocking secret that shows they might have more in common than they realise. As sparks fly, can Lexie and Tobias work together, or will opposing ideas get in the way of them finding their very own happy ever after... Readers love The Bookshop by the Loch: 'Lots of twists. Family secrets. A brooding artist. Forgiveness. Love never dies, There are so many delicate subjects it covers. The book shop sounds fab.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I enjoyed this great story very much. Happiness and some sadness in equal measure – lovely ending.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A delightful romance about second chances and new adventures. Author Julie Shackman creates characters who are enjoyable and full of quirks.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A lovely combination of the past and the present coming together resulting a really heartwarming tale.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A super cute easy romance read!!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A second chance romance about new adventures... warm and heartfelt with characters who are funny and delightful’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The characters came alive on the page and I was able to relate to all of them. This novel dealt with romance, but also with family relationships, redemption, and friendship’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Englishwoman in Italy Annie Hawes isn't quiteas baffled by Ligurian life as she was when she first came to this land of hills and olive groves. But she is as surprised - and, often, delighted - by its strange twists and turns as she ever was . . . Annie is, after all, the proud owner of a hillside cottage (though its roof is about to fall in, thanks to the efforts of some hungry wood-beetle), while her neighbours are called the Spring Onions and believe that they are the rightful owners of a village called Goat Number One. Wooed in a charmingly unconventional way by local culinary star Ciccio - who first demonstrates his affection by inviting her to his vineyard to help mix up cow manure - Annie soon has an all-knowing local on hand to help. Still, being besieged by goats belonging to an (alleged) ex-marijuana-grower turned organic salami producer, and discovering a nearby village whose lands are jointly owned by a family of prostitutes and a bunch of priests does make her wonder.

'A lovely story that celebrates books, family and kindness. Touching and beautiful.' Hazel Prior on The Memory Library ‘Beautiful and emotional’ Sue Moorcroft on The Forgotten Book Club –––––––––––––––––––––––––– Sometimes the last page is just the beginning... At fifty-four, Erin McRae feels like she’s been living in the margins of her own story. Ever since she inherited her late mother’s café, The Bookmark, she’s been stuck in a comfortable routine. Her greatest escape is the mismatched book club she founded, bound together by one unusual rule: they choose their next book based solely on the last page. But when the book club discusses what their own last pages might say, Erin and her fellow members begin to see their own lives in unexpected ways. As the club’s discussions grow deeper, long-buried secrets surface, old wounds start to heal, and romance leaps off the page. With The Bookmark under threat of closure, Erin must ask herself: can she write herself a happier story? A heartwarming novel about friendship, second chances, and the surprising ways stories shape our lives, perfect for lovers of Evie Woods, Sally Page, and Pip Williams. –––––––––––––––––––––––––– Readers and authors have fallen in love with Kate Storey: ‘A gorgeous story full of emotion and a very special library.’ Evie Woods, bestselling author of The Lost Bookshop 'An absolute joy to read. Uplifting, beautiful, and perfect for any book lovers!' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The Memory Library delivers on its promise of hope, friendship and second chances. It's a love letter to the written word.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The Memory Library is so joyful. Kate Storey writes from the heart and the gut about mistakes and how we can learn from them. Great characters and a truly heartwarming story – I loved it!' Laura Pearson, author of #1 Kindle bestseller The Last List of Mabel Beaumont ‘A powerful and poignant story. There were tears shed.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A gorgeous novel that pairs my (and many people’s) perennial love for books about books with themes of family – and just how complex they can be.' Platinum ‘I laughed out loud and had more than one glassy eye!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An utterly gorgeous page turner about the power of books, family and forgiveness.' Phaedra Patrick, The Library of Lost and Found ‘A real treasure for booklovers everywhere who completely appreciate the joy, knowledge and healing that books can bring.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The Memory Library is a magical story...It’s a magnificent celebration of the wonderful world of books and libraries – one to treasure and re-read over and over again!’ Celia Anderson, author of USA Today bestseller 59 Memory Lane ‘There’s page after page of wonderful wisdom in this novel.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A beautiful, poignant tale of family, friendship and the power of books. I was completely swept away.’ Kindle bestseller Annie Lyons

The heartwarming holiday read from the Kindle bestselling author of The Cosy Teashop series When Emma opened her gorgeous little chocolate shop in the harbour village of Warkton-by-the-Sea, she realised a lifelong dream. Love is also blossoming with her hunky beau, Max, who's slowly healing her fragile heart. Summer is here and life has never felt so sweet. Until the rainclouds start to gather... A rival sweet shop and killjoy landlord give Emma a headache, and when a face from the past turns up unannounced, Emma finds herself spiralling down memory lane. With Max's crazy work schedule driving him to distraction, Emma's in danger of making some choices she might regret . . . With close friends, spaniel Alfie, and the whole village behind her, can Emma get the chocolate shop and her love life back on track? Only time will tell in this deliciously romantic novel of love, loss, hope and second chances.