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Now A Major Tv Series. Read The Hilarious Rom-com That Inspired The Hit New Sitcom Not Dead Yet Starring Gina Rogriguez (jane The Virgin), Hannah Simone (new Girl) And Lauren Ash (superstore). As Recommended On Davina Mccall's Making The Cut Podcast, And Perfect For Fans Of Dolly Alderton, Ruth Jones And Marian Keyes. 'the New Bridget Jones' – Celia Walden, Telegraph 'say Hello To A Book That Will Have You Laughing With Every Page, Whether You're 20, 40 Or 80' – Heat A Novel For Any Woman Who Wonders How The Hell She Got Here, And Why Life Isn't Quite How She Imagined It Was Going To Be. And Who Is Desperately Trying To Figure It All Out When Everyone Around Them Is Making Gluten-free Brownies. Meet Nell. Her Life Is A Mess. In A World Of Perfect Instagram Lives, She Feels Like A Disaster. But When She Starts A Secret Podcast And Forms An Unlikely Friendship With Cricket, An Eighty-something Widow, Things Begin To Change. Because Nell Is Determined. This Time Next Year Things Will Be Very Different. But First, She Has A Confession . . . Confessions Of A Forty-something By Alexandra Potter Will Make You Laugh, And It Might Even Make You Cry. Above All, It Will Remind You That You're Not On Your Own – We're All In This Together. 'brilliant! Laughing Out Loud' – Emma Gannon, Podcaster (ctrl Alt Delete) And Author Of Olive 'funny But Layered, Light-hearted But Surprisingly Deep, This Is A Perfect And Inspiring New Year Read' – Red

'So likeable, smart and wise. A bittersweet read about love, life and friendship that makes you stop and think long after you've finished reading the last page.' - bestselling author Tasmina Perry ' E ntertaining, funny and full of wisdom, I loved this book.' - b estselling author Katie Fforde 'I read this recently and loved it SO much. I cried buckets, but it's ultimately a really positive, uplifting book about making every day count.' - bestselling author Clare Mackintosh The smallest things can make the biggest difference. Annie has been sad for so long that she's forgotten how to be any other way. Until she meets Polly. Polly is everything that Annie is not. She's colourful, joyful, happy . Because if recent events have taught Polly anything, it's that your time is too short to waste a single day. Polly has one hundred days to help Annie find happiness. Annie's convinced it's impossible, but so is saying no to Polly. And on an unforgettable journey, Annie begins to realise that maybe, just maybe, there's still colour to be found in the world. But then it becomes clear that Polly's about to need her new friend more than ever...and Annie will have to decide once and for all whether letting others in is a risk worth taking. If you liked Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine or The Keeper of Lost Things , you'll love How to Be Happy 'A joyful, wise read' - Rosie Blake 'It's a gorgeous book - funny, touching, sweet, sad and profound.' - Daisy Buchanan 'You'll laugh and cry . . . heartwarming ' - Best 'Uplifting' - Independent 'Will make you laugh while it tugs at your heart strings' - The People

Meredith Maggs hasn't left her house in 1,214 days. But she insists she isn't alone.She has her cat, Fred. Her friend Sadie visits when she can. There's her online support group, StrengthInNumbers. She has her jigsaws, favourite recipes, her beloved Emily Dickinson, the internet, the Tesco delivery man and her treacherous memories for company.But something's about to change.First, new friends Tom and Celeste burst into her life, followed by an estranged sister she hasn't spoken to in years, and suddenly her carefully curated home is no longer a safe place to hide.Whether Meredith likes it or not, the world is coming to her door...

‘Julie Shackman knows how to bring the feel-good factor to fiction’ Woman’s Weekly 'I was completely drawn into the storyline... It resonates with love, an extra layer of maturity, wisdom and skill and left my heart squeezed, teary and smiling. This magnificent story shines with a hope and brilliance that captivated my heart.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Get ready to fall in love with the brand new feel-good romance from bestselling author, Julie Shackman. When romance author Rosie Winters’s own fairytale romance ends with a bang, she’s determined to get away from everything. Packing up her belongings she sets off for the furthest place she can think of: Scotland. Rosie spent her summers at her late grandmother’s coastal cottage in the Highlands and knows it’ll be the perfect place to wallow for a while. Even better that there’s a gorgeous lighthouse and dolphins in the bay. What Rosie didn’t expect was to bump into the new lighthouse keeper, Mitch. Despite her recent heartbreak, Rosie finds herself fascinated by the mysterious Mitch. As they spend more time together, is it possible that he needs Rosie every bit as she needs him... Readers have fallen in love with A Scottish Lighthouse Escape: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Absolutely stunning book! I absolutely loved the story, it was easy to read and the perfect balance of emotions!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A real page turner... I loved the description of the cottage itself and the surroundings in the Highlands of Scotland’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A beautiful, heart-warming and uplifting story' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A fabulous book, takes it's time and gives you all the feels. Fabulous characters and perfect pacing’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘You have old love, art, a broken hearted lighthouse keeper and two gorgeous dogs. Also discovering your grandparents lives’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A lovely, gentle read, a love story set in Scotland. It had several twists and kept me interested in the plot. I especially loved the way the two dogs played an integral part in the story; you can tell that the author is a dog lover'

'Full of warmth' #1 Sunday Times Bestseller Katie Fforde A blast from her past... Having narrowly avoided losing everything to her romance scammer ex, artist Delilah Waters is done with men and focused entirely on her quest to buy Puffin Island's magical lighthouse. It's a crucial piece of her own family's history and the perfect space to turn into her home. But then Max Harrington walks through her door. ...puts her future in question. Her feelings for her former art teacher might have been forbidden at the time, but now he's back, and single, and there's no denying that the attraction is mutual! But when something seems too good to be true, it normally is, and Dilly soon makes a shocking discovery that changes everything for her and Max. Now she'll have to call upon the same fortitude as her beloved lighthouse if she's to weather the storm headed her way... Readers have fallen in love with The Lighthouse Daughters: 'Warm, emotive and engaging from start to finish. Christie Barlow is one of my go-to authors and the latest addition to her new series is fantastic' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This is a fabulous continuation of the Puffin Island series ... heartwarming and uplifting ... I love the Puffin Island community' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'When you receive a new Christie Barlow novel, it immediately goes to the top of the TBR pile. I could not put this book down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'If you are already a fan of this author, this one will be another hit with you. If you have not read any of her books then what better place to start, than a visit to Puffin Island' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Praise for the Puffin Island series: 'The most wholesome, heartwarming, enchanting read ... would highly recommend' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Christie Barlow never fails to capture the characters and bring them to life' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Christie draws you in and you never want to leave!'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Absolutely gorgeous! Love the setting, love the characters ... Highly recommended!'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Christie Barlow you've done it again ... Brilliant!'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Puffin Island has a community we all wish to be a part of. Can't wait for the next visit'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Beautiful and emotional' Sue Moorcroft'A moving, warm and comforting read' Jennie Godfrey'Tender and moving, The Forgotten Book Club is one to treasure' Celia Anderson'A wonderfully uplifting celebration of community and the joy of books' Annie Lyons-------------------------- Life can begin with a single story. You just have to Bring Your Own Book... For three decades, Grace supported her husband Frank's passion for books, despite not being a reader herself. Since his passing, their shelves echo longingly, and Grace's heartache has only grown.When Grace's grandson suggests joining Frank's old book club to feel closer to him again, Grace reluctantly agrees. Yet, upon arrival, she discovers this isn't a typical book club: here, members settle in for an hour of reading... in silence.Disappointed by the sparse attendance and confused by the lack of chatter, Grace flees. But when fellow member, Annie, convinces her to stay, Grace is determined to ensure that neither Frank - nor his beloved book club - are forgotten.And as she breathes new life into the group, Grace might just find this is where she truly belongs. Because this next chapter of life could just be the beginning of her story... The perfect story for book lovers everywhere. Ideal for fans of Sally Page and Evie Woods. 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, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A lovely story that celebrates books, family and kindness. Touching and beautiful.' - Hazel Prior, bestselling author of Away with the Penguins '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

Escape to the beautiful Wishington Bay in this heart-warming rom-com! Holly doesn’t have time for a holiday this year. But when her job threatens to send her over the brink, her boss insists she take a sabbatical. So she packs her bags and escapes to her beloved grandmother Gigi’s house on Wishington Bay, which has sat empty since Gigi passed away. But Holly’s dreams of a coastal escape take an unexpected turn. Holly didn’t expect to spend time with any man this summer – let alone an Aussie Adonis...but when she meets her next door neighbour Gabe and his little dog Bryan, it’s clear her quiet summer of strolling along the sand and wandering through the seaside village’s tiny streets on her own will come with a hefty dose of distraction. With a summer to fill and Gigi’s wonderful and surprising house to sort through, Holly knew it would be a summer packed with old memories. She just didn’t expect to make so many new ones... Coming Home to Wishington Bay is the new gorgeous uplifting rom-com from Maxine Morrey, perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan! Readers love Coming Home to Wishington Bay! 'If you're looking for a romantic, swoon-worthy, make your heart happy kind of read, then I highly recommend you pick up a copy of this wonderful book today!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I love Maxine's books and once again she has written a gem of a book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Coming Home to Wishington Bay had me laughing my head off... and made my heart soar' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Falling into the pages of this book really did feel like coming home. There was just such a comforting, cosy feel to this story, and even when I wasn't reading, my heart was with Holly in Wishington Bay' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

They've grown up together, laughed together and loved together. But there's one secret that hasn't been shared... Taking a Chance on Love is a captivating saga of friendship and a nostalgic look back at the Liverpool of yesteryear, from much-loved writer Joan Jonker. Perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Katie Flynn. 'Another wonderfully warm novel with characters you'd like to know' - Coventry Evening Telegraph Ginny Porter and Joan Flynn were born within days of each other in adjoining houses in a narrow street of two-up two-downs in Liverpool. They've been friends since they were toddlers and now they've become young ladies and left school. Joan finds work at Dunlop's tyre factory, while Ginny's dream comes true when she is taken on as a counter assistant at Woolworths. But things don't work out as she had expected, and she carries around a dark secret... What readers are saying about Taking a Chance on Love: 'Yet again Joan was right about needing a half box of Kleenex!! Not just for the crying but for the laughing... I love all her books and her characters are so real and the stories totally enthralling' 'Whether in laughter, or sadness, this book had me crying all the way through. There's something about Joan Jonker's style that really appeals to me, maybe it's the way this book will appeal to everyone, or just the way the characters are so beautifully brought to life... Whichever, this book carries on the Joan tradition of writing that draws you in gently, until you can't put the book down, but have to know what happens next'

‘Much more than a romance... I absolutely adored this story’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book isn’t just a summer read – it’s almost like a summer vacation. Highly recommended' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ In the little town of Greenley-on-Sea, summer has arrived. The turquoise waters of the sea sparkle in the sunlight and, along the beach’s promenade, holiday-makers spill from ice-cream parlours and vintage shops. For Sarah, summer brings the chance for a fresh start. As well as playing Miranda in the Greenley Players’ production of The Tempest (where she’ll get to spend loads of time with her best friends Lottie and Sid) she finally feels ready to find love again after surviving heartbreak. Could handsome colleague Dr Finn Macdonald be the very man she’s looking for? Famous actor Nate finds himself hiding out in Greenley whilst a potentially career-ruining scandal blows over. But when the Greenley Players get wind of his arrival, they draft him in to help out with their performance – and Nate certainly doesn’t bank on his instant connection with the beautiful woman in the lead role... As the temperature rises and the Players’ performance draws closer, can Sarah and Nate overcome their pasts and find love again? From the RNA Award-shortlisted author of The Little Theatre on the Seafront comes a gorgeous, feel-good summer romance. Prepare to laugh, cry and fall totally in love with Greenley-on-Sea and its wonderful cast of characters. Readers LOVE Summer Season on the Seafront! ‘Fantastic... I was quickly drawn into this book and was hooked from the first page to the last... A perfect summer read.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Five stars from me... Very highly recommended!!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A wonderful story... Had me smirking, laughing, and also wiping the odd stray tear... Highly recommended.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Faultlessly enjoyable.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fun, funny, intelligent, heartwarming and heartfelt... Absolutely five stars from me.’ Belinda Missen ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Heart-warming and life-affirming, full of humour and compassion' ADELE PARKS, PLATINUM 'A beautifully warm-hearted tale of friendship and hope' MY WEEKLY 'I loved this incredibly touching book...[it's] a life-belt that will help any reader through a tough patch' VERONICA HENRY *** In life's stormy waters, it's your friends who keep you afloat... Maddy Wolfe's life has just capsized. After her twenty-year marriage suddenly implodes, she heads to Brighton to search for her estranged son, Jamie. But he's nowhere to be found and for the first time, she's totally alone. That is, until she meets the Salty Sea-Gals, a group of feisty sea-swimmers. Seventy-two-year old Helga is determined not to slow down, while thirty-something Tor is still figuring out who she is. Bereaved Dominica is trying to find a reason to carry on, and busy mum Claire is learning to put herself first for a change. As their regular cold-water plunges become a lifeline for them all, Maddy starts to realise that these brave women might just help her find both Jamie and herself. Together, will they turn the tide? 'Inspiring, heart-warming, utter joy' TAMMY COHEN 'A beautiful read. You'll love this one' LOUISE BEECH 'An absolute delight of a book!' CELIA ANDERSON 'Oh, this is such a wonderful read' BISHOP'S STORTFORD INDEPENDENT *** Readers LOVE Josie Lloyd's heart-warming novels: 'Inspiring and warm, heartfelt and real. I really loved this story' 'I rarely cry when reading but I was so emotionally impacted by this read I had a few cries in the bath reading it... a heart-warming portrayal of true friendship' 'Expect tears, laughter and a lot of fist pump in the air moments!' 'A bloody brilliant, inspirational book of friendship and hope' 'Heartfelt and empowering' 'Affirming and inspiring... this book will give you all the feels!' 'I loved this book from the very beginning to the very end; it is a story that will resonate with every woman' 'Full of humour and compassion... I laughed and I cried' 'I absolutely loved this book. A testament to the power of friendship'