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A Scottish saga of grit and determination from Sunday Times betselling author Evelyn HoodWill holding on to the business she has inherited mean a future without love? Port Glasgow, Scotland 1930 Morag Weir's young life is full of responsibilities: caring for the ailing Sander Weir, the man who has raised her as his daughter; whilst managing his household and shipping business. When Sander Weir dies, his brother Lawrence is outraged to learn that Morag will inherit Sander's large home as well as a controlling interest in his shipping firm. Complicating matters, Lawrence is Morag's real father - having abandoned her when he remarried when Morag was six years old. Despite his past fickleness, Lawrence feels he has the right to control Morag's new-found wealth. As the business flounders, Morag must fight and find the courage to defy Lawrence and resist his efforts to overturn his brother's will and also wrestle control from the unscrupulous men who wish to take the business from her. While everyone around her is finding love, the man Morag has fallen for seems to want nothing more than a professional relationship. Can hard work prevail and will Morag find a balance at work and with her love life? Storytelling at its best, Evelyn Hood is the original bestselling Scottish saga writer. Previously published in paperback as Time and Again PRAISE FOR EVELYN HOOD PRAISE FOR EVELYN HOOD 'Compelling from the start, heartfelt and beautifully written.' - Rosie Clarke 'An engrossing read, I loved it and am sure you will too' - Fenella J. Miller 'If you like Catherine Cookson, you'll love Evelyn Hood's books.' - Lizzie Lane 'Evelyn Hood's characters step off the page and into your heart.' - Sheila Riley 'This is addictive and heartfelt storytelling, with colourful characters you'll never want to say goodbye to.' - Jane Lark 'Wonderfully descriptive, with memorable characters and a true sense of place.' - Tracy Baines 'Faultless historical detail and emotionally complex characters makethese engrossing and intelligent Evelyn Hood's sagas deeply satisfying' - Maisie Thomas 'Evocative, beautifully rich, brilliantly detailed and meticulously researched - this story transported me and kept me up way past my bedtime - a triumph of a story. I very highly recommend Evelyn Hood' - Renita D'Silva '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

A Scottish saga of loss, hope and survival from Sunday Times betselling author Evelyn HoodCan a working-class girl adapt to her changed fortunes and find fulfilment? Paisley, Scotland 1810 When Rowena and Neil Lindsay's mother tragically dies in a boating accident, her father - devastated by his wife's death - is unable to care them. When their father's wealthy employer, Fergus Bain, and his wife, Sarah - a childless couple - take them in, Neil is happy to enjoy his newfound good fortune whilst strong-willed Rowena longs for their old life, misses their father and resists Sarah's attempts to spoil her. Kerr Fraser, an employee at Fergus Bains thread mill, is the young man who saved Rowena and Neil from drowning. The son of a disgraced town councillor, Kerr and his family have fallen on hard times since his father's suicide; however, Kerr is determined to prove his worth. Wanting the best for Rowena, Fergus and Sarah dream of a society wedding for Rowena to a wealthy man. But Rowena wants to marry for love rather than advance her social position and work like the other women she knows in Paisley. Rowena has long admired Kerr and realises that she has grown to love him, but will past secrets and current rivalries stand in the way of their happiness? Storytelling at its best, Evelyn Hood is the original bestselling Scottish saga writer. Previously published in paperback as Fortune's Way PRAISE FOR EVELYN HOOD PRAISE FOR EVELYN HOOD 'Compelling from the start, heartfelt and beautifully written.' - Rosie Clarke 'An engrossing read, I loved it and am sure you will too' - Fenella J. Miller 'If you like Catherine Cookson, you'll love Evelyn Hood's books.' - Lizzie Lane 'Evelyn Hood's characters step off the page and into your heart.' - Sheila Riley 'This is addictive and heartfelt storytelling, with colourful characters you'll never want to say goodbye to.' - Jane Lark 'Wonderfully descriptive, with memorable characters and a true sense of place.' - Tracy Baines 'Faultless historical detail and emotionally complex characters makethese engrossing and intelligent Evelyn Hood's sagas deeply satisfying' - Maisie Thomas 'Evocative, beautifully rich, brilliantly detailed and meticulously researched - this story transported me and kept me up way past my bedtime - a triumph of a story. I very highly recommend Evelyn Hood' - Renita D'Silva '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

Christmas sees Pennington's at its most glorious, thronged with shoppers, its grand staircase and balcony adorned with holly, mistletoe, tinsel and lights. It should be the happiest time, but dramas are simmering beneath the surface. For shop girl Cornelia Culford, a divorce hearing looms, where she could lose custody of her young sons to her overbearing and unfaithful husband. For Stephen Gower, being head of security at Pennington's is the perfect refuge from a tragic past at Scotland Yard. But soon his detecting skills will be required once more, as Pennington's owners Joseph Carter and Elizabeth Pennington beg him to help solve the murder of Joseph's first wife, now that it seems the killer has struck again, and for Joseph and Elizabeth, their marriage depends on exorcising the past. As Christmas approaches, will this be the year that the Pennington's shop girls find peace and joy?

A BRAND NEW utterly gripping thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat. Perfect for fans of Andrea Mara and Department Q.'Is he your little boy?' 'No. No. He is not my boy. He's your boy.' When Bronagh opens her front door to find a child on her doorstep, crying for his mother, she follows him without question. Twenty-four hours later, Bronagh's boyfriend Mal returns to their home in Derry to discover the house empty. Bronagh has vanished. At first, the police don't take Mal seriously, but as the hours since Bronagh's disappearance tick past, it becomes clear that this isn't just a case of extreme ghosting. Something is wrong. Very wrong. Because people don't just vanish, and Bronagh may be in more danger than Mal could ever imagine. Just where is Bronagh? And can they find her before it's too late? Praise for Claire Allan: 'So skilfully and masterfully told, I was absolutely involved in these women's lives. It's just absolutely brilliant' - JOHN MARRS 'A lesson in story-telling... five stars from me' - ANITA WALLER 'A brilliantly gripping, intense and highly addictive page turner that kept me guessing until the end. Loved it!' - DANIELLE RAMSAY 'A story that draws you in and doesn't let go until the very last word' - DIANE SAXON 'I absolutely loved it... heartbreakingly good' - VALERIE KEOGH 'Compelling, absorbing and totally addictive... a brilliant page-turner that hooks you in from the first page and doesn't let go until the very end' - bestselling author, NATASHA BOYDELL 'I was hooked from the beginning... I literally couldn't put it down.' Goodreads reviewer ????? 'I was hooked from the very word go, and I genuinely spent 90% of the novel trying to puzzle together the pieces we had so carefully been given.' Goodreads reviewer ????? 'Was gripped from the beginning to the end! Absolutely loved this book.' Goodreads reviewer ????? 'Had me gripped from the first chapter until the very last. One of my favourite reads so far this year!' Goodreads reviewer ????? 'Gripping... pulls you in from the beginning and holds your attention until the very end. Suspenseful, thrilling, hard to put down.' Goodreads reviewer ????? 'I devoured this book as I didn't want to put it down... the plot twists had me shocked!' Goodreads reviewer ????? 'Absolutely tore through this book in one sitting!' Goodreads reviewer ????? 'The twists and turns had my jaw on the floor!' Goodreads reviewer ????? 'The final twist is absolute genius! I never saw THAT coming!' Goodreads reviewer ????? 'I devoured this book in less than 24 hours!' Goodreads reviewer ?????

An utterly heartbreaking and beautifully uplifting story of forbidden love, wartime secrets and the healing power of friendship. Perfect for fans of Kristin Hannah, Victoria Hislop and Fiona Valpy! ? On a quiet bridge where memories linger, hearts begin to heal... 1992 Elisavet, a Serbian refugee haunted by loss, finds work on Island Farm Avenue. There, three older women - Cora, Megan, and Gladdie - meet regularly on the old footbridge, a quiet place where stories are shared and wounds are gently laid bare. As they begin to open up about their memories, Elisavet is drawn into their past and the healing power of female friendship. 1944 During the war, a young Cora forms a forbidden bond with Frank, a German prisoner held at Island Farm Camp. A fleeting smile. A folded paper aeroplane. A love that defies the rules of a broken world. But as their connection deepens, Cora must choose between her heart and the hostile judgment of a war-weary town. As Elisavet pieces together the intertwined pasts of these three extraordinary women, she uncovers a story of resilience, love, and the kind of friendship that builds bridges across time. Praise for Norma Curtis: 'This beautifully unique tale will fill you with hope, then will suddenly break your heart into a million pieces.' Off the Hook Books, ????? 'Heart-wrenching.' NetGalley reviewer, ????? 'Truly heart-wrenching.' Goodreads reviewer ????? 'A beautiful and heartbreaking story... I cannot wait to read more by this author. This author has now become a go-to author.' Goodreads reviewer ?????

A BRAND NEW grippingly creepy page-turner from bestselling author Michelle Dunne. A must-read for fans of John Marrs and Jason Rekulak Angel says that people who mean the most harm come out by day. They're not lurking under your bed or in your wardrobe. They just walk around like normal people. Normal people that no one would suspect... Growing up as foster kids at Raven's Rock wasn't easy, but it's all Pennie and Eve have ever known. But now that they're alone in the house, Eve vows that things are going to be different. She will love and protect her little sister as best she possibly can. But Pennie isn't like other ten-year-olds, and Eve struggles to balance her own fragile self-care with caring for Pennie. Soon it becomes clear that Pennie is playing to a different set of rules - Angel's rules - and Eve is left wondering... ...how much harm can an imaginary friend possibly do? This book will keep you up all night! Get ready to hide under the covers... Praise for Michelle Dunne: 'A compelling page turner... what a rollercoaster read.' bestselling author Liz Nugent 'Fresh and original with an unforgettable voice and a propulsive plot' Sunday Times bestselling author Andrea Mara 'Wow. From the first page to the last. Wow.' ????? Reader Review 'This fast-paced, emotional novel had me in its grips from the beginning. I couldn't put it down!' ????? Reader Review 'Wowza! This book was like driving a race car you were careening along super fast and banking corners going way too fast. I loved every second of it.' ????? Reader Review 'I could not put this book down! I was hooked after the first paragraph... It is suspenseful and tragic. My heart broke multiple times for so many reasons.' ????? Reader Review 'Wow I don't even know where to begin with this book! It was gripping and I couldn't put it down. The twists were crazy, I wasn't expecting the ending. This book had me feeling all sorts of emotions being a mother myself.' ????? Reader Review