The conclusion to Sunday Times bestselling author Evelyn Hood's The Paisley Women Scottish saga series of hope and overcoming adversity.Can an orphaned young woman find her way in a time of social upheaval? Paisley, Scotland 1828 Orphaned Elizabeth Cunningham is taken on as a companionto the lady of the Montgomery household at the age of fourteen.When the mistress dies, Elizabeth becomes housekeeper. and runs the fine household for domineering Rab Montgomery andhis sons Matthew and James, all who work for the family's shawl manufacturing business. Elizabeth is only seventeen on the fateful day when overseas naval surgeon Adam Montgomery, Rab's eldest son, briefly returns hometo his father's house after the death of his fiancee in India. From that day, Elizabeth's life is changed forever. As tensions grow, family loyalties are tested as cholera sweeps through the town of Paisley and illness ravages those close to Elizabeth. Elizabeth's position as housekeeper is under threat when Rab loses the respect of the town, and hard decisions have to be made about her future. A story of optimism and finding a beacon of light and hope through the harsh times. Storytelling at its best, Evelyn Hood is the original bestselling Scottish saga writer. Previously published in paperback as A Stranger to the Town PRAISE FOR EVELYN HOOD 'Scotland's Catherine Cookson' - Scots Magazine 'Hood is immaculate in her historical detail' - Scottish Herald 'Quite simply, I couldn't put it down. A rich and rewarding read' - Emma Blair 'Evelyn Hood has been called Scotland's Catherine Cookson. Unfair. She has her own distinctive voice' - Scots Magazine 'Touching, romantic and unforgettable' - Reader Review 'Love all her books' - Reader Review 'Evelyn Hood produces the best of stories' - Reader Review 'I cannot put her books down' - Reader Review 'Love everything Evelyn Hood writes' - Reader Review 'Evelyn Hood is a fantastic writer, bringing the past to life and drawing you right into the story' - Reader Review
The penultimate book in Evelyn Hood's The Paisley Women Scottish family saga series.Will one defiant woman's grit and determination prevent her finding happiness? Paisley, Scotland 1784 Christian Knox dreams of a life beyond that of a Paisley housewife and at thirteen is determined to further her education. When her disobedience causes her father to withdraw his financial support, she resolves to pay for her education herself by working at her uncle's weaving business. Headstrong and enterprising Christian soon becomes the manager, representing the local weaver women. But as problems begin to mount at home and at work, has she taken on too much? When her hard work and savvy business acumen are recognised, Christian is further promoted but is pursued by her cousin Rab with an unwanted proposal of marriage. Years later, she succumbs to a cossetted marriage to an older husband and is forced to give up work and is torn over her attraction to younger, Benjamin Selbie. Meanwhile, spurned Rab is not prepared to let sleeping dogs lie as he causes further heartache and turmoil for Christian. When Christian finally gets a second shot at success and will her relentless drive to succeed stop her from finding love? The continuation of The Paisley Women saga series from Evelyn Hood, the original bestselling Scottish saga writer. Storytelling at its best. Previously published as The Damask Days PRAISE FOR EVELYN HOOD 'Scotland's Catherine Cookson' - Scots Magazine 'Hood is immaculate in her historical detail' - Scottish Herald 'Quite simply, I couldn't put it down. A rich and rewarding read' - Emma Blair 'Evelyn Hood has been called Scotland's Catherine Cookson. Unfair. She has her own distinctive voice' - Scots Magazine 'Touching, romantic and unforgettable' - Reader Review 'Love all her books' - Reader Review 'Evelyn Hood produces the best of stories' - Reader Review 'I cannot put her books down' - Reader Review 'Love everything Evelyn Hood writes' - Reader Review
When life gives you heartbreak, sometimes it also gives you a second chance... Set against the sparkling shores of Cornwall, this BRAND NEW heartwarming, uplifting and gorgeously romantic tale of second chances is perfect for fans of Veronica Henry, Trisha Ashley and Cathy Bramley. ?A second chance in the spotlight... When Tom Sullivan returns to the quiet village of Sandpiper Shore, Emma can hardly believe her eyes. She hasn't seen him since they played Romeo and Juliet in their school play - a lifetime ago, before real heartbreak, and long before she ever imagined life as a widow. The last thing she wants is to relive the past, especially with someone who once made her teenage heart flutter. But when Emma agrees to put on a charity pantomime to raise money for the air ambulance service that helped her late husband, she's thrown firmly back into Tom's path. As rehearsals begin and the local community rallies around her, Emma finds unexpected joy in bringing people together - and a surprising connection with Tom that feels far too real to ignore. Maybe it's time for Emma to become the leading lady in her own life, not just for the show, but for herself. Full of warmth, humour and heart, this is a story about letting go and discovering that it's never too late to take a chance on love. 'Romantic, lovely and moving, a book that left me with a heart full of hope and a face full of smiles.' Milly Johnson 'I absolutely adored it! Hopeful and heartwarming... A 5-star romantic read.' Sandy Barker 'I LOVED it! Gorgeously written with characters you can't help but adore...' Holly Martin 'What a sweet summery read and escape to a gorgeous community by the sea... An absolute reading treat.' Sue Moorcroft 'A lovely breath of Cornish air. Kim has created a wonderful community full of great characters that readers will want to visit again and again.' Sarah Bennett 'A wonderfully uplifting read ... full of humorous moments, secrets and surprises - a fun and totally engaging story that will spirit you away to beautiful Cornwall!' Lucy Coleman 'Gorgeous! I couldn't turn the pages quick enough!' Emma Cooper
A single Christmas can change everything This Christmas Malcolm is determined to give his dearest friend Rev Ruth the perfect festive lunch - a heartfelt thank-you for her boundless generosity. But when Ruth's kind spirit turns their quiet meal into a community feast Malcolm's dreams - and nerves - begin to unravel. As snow begins to fall tensions rise with the arrival of more unexpected guests But new beginnings often come wrapped in chaos. If Malcolm can find the courage to open his heart he might find the most magical Christmas gift of all
Ruth is alone, unnoticed and at a loss: her marriage has ended, her daughter is leaving home and her job is leading nowhere. But luckily Sookie is back in her life - vivid, self-assured Sookie, who never spared the time for Ruth when they were teenagers, but who now seems to want to be friends. What could possibly go wrong? As Ruth is caught up in Sookie's life, she sees that everything is not as simple and Instagrammable as Sookie would have you believe. But what has that got to do with Ruth, and what can she do about it?
A tense, gripping psychological thriller from top 10 bestselling author KERI BEEVIS . A must-read for fans of Louise Candlish. Shalini Boland and C.L. Taylor?I survived the car crash. But someone is determined I won't survive the truth. I was the only one who survived the crash. Everyone keeps telling me I'm lucky to be alive, but it doesn't feel like it... My memory of that fatal night is blurred. I have more questions than answers. And now strange things have begun to happen. Unsettling incidents that make me question whether I am truly safe. When I first cross paths with Jack Foley, he is grieving, still reeling from the shock of his sister, Stephanie's death. He is convinced I am to blame. But when I hand him a locket I found - his anger shifts to suspicion. What really happened on that fateful night? And why does it feel like someone doesn't want us uncovering the truth? Praise for Keri Beevis: 'Another winner from Ms Beevis. A gripping story with plenty of twists and turns' - J.A. Baker 'From the start I was glued - a cracking roller-coaster ride of a story' - Susanna Beard 'Compelling, addictive, fast-paced and chilling. I loved it!' - Amanda Brittany 'A tense, clever and thought-provoking thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish and long afterwards.' - Natasha Boydell 'This is how to write a page turner.'- Valerie Keogh 'Another suspenseful page-turner from this very talented author' - John Nicholl 'Brilliant, chilling, and unputdownable' - Gemma Rogers 'Another gripping fast paced story from the brilliant Keri Beevis.' - Sadie Ryan 'Beevis has created a dark psychological thriller thick with atmosphere. Cleverly woven threads pull together in a heart-stopping conclusion in this satisfyingly clever tale. Highly recommended' - Diane Saxon 'A disturbingly chilling thriller which is completely gripping. The Sleepover is an intense mystery full of clever twists which I didn't see coming' - Alex Stone 'An atmospheric thriller that grips until the last page. Beevis at her best!' - Diana Wilkinson
A funny, uplifting read from BESTSELLER Carmen ReidShe's chasing news stories by day, bedtime stories at night - and just trying to hold it all together. There aren't enough hours in the day for Jo Randall, overworked, sleep-deprived newspaper reporter, newly single mum, and logistical genius (when it comes to Barbie-themed birthday parties, anyway). Between wrangling her two young daughters, dodging her smug ex-husband and his new girlfriend, and trying to remember where she last saw her car keys, Jo's barely got time to breathe - she's not just breaking news, she's at breaking point. But she is on to something big. Really breaking news big! All she has to do is knock on the right doors, ask the right questions, and not get distracted by the ridiculously delicious chef who keeps popping up in her path. The deadline is looming. And this mum is on a mission to make sure she isn't up all night... unless it's to finally get that scoop! Please note: This book was previously published as Up All Night Praise for Carmen Reid: 'Bold, stylish and full of twists, turns and unexpected detours, this is Carmen Reid at her very best!' Shari Low 'Escapist Summer reading at its best' Jill Mansell "A fantastic read!" ? ? ? ? ? Reader review "Fantastic read, couldn't put it down" ? ? ? ? ? Reader review "Can't wait to read the next one!" ? ? ? ? ? Reader review
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