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'A hilarious observation of playground politics. As funny as it is true...' Sue WatsonEver had the pleasure of collecting your children from the school playground? Even if you haven't this is a hilarious must-read.Fed up with the playground mafia at her children's school, Rachel Young is desperate for a change. With her family and various pets in tow, a picture-perfect village in the countryside beckons. There, Rachel's children will be able to keep chickens and skip through fields, and she will bid farewell to the botoxed, fake-Gucci wearing Mumzillas forever. But at the new school the mums are even worse, and before long, Rachel finds herself contending with a motley crew including Mrs High School Musical, The International Sex God and The Frisky Pensioner. While the children are practicing their sums and perfecting their reading, Rachel is learning some harsh lessons on the other side of the school gates and ruffling plenty of feathers along the way...A entertaining, heart-warming and funny tale, perfect for fans of Fiona Gibson, Kerry Fisher and Katie Fforde. 'Well-observed, highly-relatable and wickedly-funny.' Cathy Bramley 'A hilarious account, cleverly witty all the way through, a very entertaining read.' Kim the Book Worm

'You'll love Libby's heartwarming journey as her life changes in ways she'd never have expected… A warm, light, brilliantly romantic story.' 5/5 GirlsLovetoRead.com A Barefoot Summer is a beautiful, touching story about coming home, the importance of family, and the special place that first loves hold in our hearts. Fans of Carole Matthews, Trisha Ashley, Susan Mallery and Susan Wiggs - and anyone looking for a perfect, feel-good summer read will enjoy this. Sometimes you find perfect where you least expect it … Libby Potter has just lost the perfect job, the perfect apartment and the perfect boyfriend. Moving back to the home town that she couldn't wait to escape when she was younger was definitely not on her to-do list. Especially as it means running into the man whose heart she broke when she left. Pete Bennett can still make Libby's world stop with just the sound of his voice - even ten years on. Only now, she is the last person in the world that he wants to see. As everyone else welcomes Libby home with open arms, she realizes she's missed that special closeness that comes from lifelong friendship. And, as Libby seeks to make amends with Pete, she begins to wonder whether she made the right choice in leaving all those years ago. When an amazing career opportunity gives her the chance to leave again, Libby will have to decide what her version of perfect is… and where she really belongs. A Barefoot Summer was previously published as Love Me for Me.

'Completely spellbinding - I absolutely loved it. The storyline is wonderful and the characters just bounce off the page. I love how she's captured the essence of the time.' Elizabeth Gill, bestselling author of Miss Appleby's Academy.As war takes its toll, the love and care of two brave young nurses will become everything to the wounded soldiers they tend. A gritty, emotional read for fans of Nadine Dorries, Rosie Goodwin and A Shilling for a Wife.1914 - Two young nurses pledge to help the war effort: Mairi, a wholesome idealist hoping to leave behind her past and Elsie, a glamorous single mother with a weakness for handsome soldiers. Despite their differences, the pair become firm friends.At the emergency medical shelter where they're based, Elsie and Mairi work around the clock to treat wounded soldiers. It's heart-breaking work and they are at constant risk from shelling, fire and disease. But there are also happier times… parties, trips and letters. And maybe even the possibility of love with an attractive officer in their care…But as the war continues and the stress of duty threatens to pull the two women apart, will Elsie and Mairi's special nurses' bond be strong enough to see them through?A powerfully moving wartime saga - you won't want to put it down!

I just couldn't put it down It's not very often when reading a book that you find yourself laughing, crying snotty tears, feeling sick with tension Yes, honestly, it really is that good. Being Anne ReadingOMG, do I ever like this writer. I don't usually gush But rarely have I come across a character that I so instantly identified with The acerbic wit is my style. I want to meet and be friends with Lydia Rushfield. All Words MatterAn absolutely BRILLIANT read! Oh Gosh I wish I hadnt finished it so quickly sheer perfection gripped me like Velcro from the very start and completely enthralled and entertained me right the way through. Beady Jans BooksYour past will devastate your family. But your lies could destroy them. What would YOU do?Sometimes a lie can split your life in two. There is before, and there is after. Try as you might you can never go back.When Lydia was a teenager, she made a decision that ruined her familys life. Theyve spent the last thirty years living with the consequences and doing their best to pretend it never happened. Lydias husband, the gorgeous and reliable Mark, and her two teenage children know nothing about that summer back in 1982. And thats the way Lydia wants it to stay. The opportunity to come clean is long gone and now its not the lie that matters, its the betrayal of hiding the truth for so long. When someone from the past turns up as a parent at the school gates, Lydia feels the life she has worked so hard to build slipping through her fingers. The more desperate she becomes to safeguard her family, the more erratic her behaviour becomes. But when the happiness of her own teenage son, Jamie, hangs in the balance, Lydia is forced to make some impossible decisions. Can she protect him and still keep her own secret and if she doesnt, will her marriage and family survive?From the author of THE ISLAND ESCAPE comes a powerful and heartbreaking story, perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty and Diane Chamberlain.What people are saying about After the Lie:I absolutely loved it Kerry Fisher goes straight away to my 'most favourite authors' list Yes, I was touched by this book as it is one continuous roller-coaster of emotions on a very twisty track. Relax and Read ReviewsFive out of five stars. Past collides with present in this compelling book.' Portobello Book Blog'This book was - in a word - addictive.'Voracious Reader's BlogI loved it! A brilliantly woven, emotional, page-turning tale of the damage caused to a family by secrets and lies across the generations Rachael LucasFive out of five stars! This was a real page turner for me, and as the story went on I just couldn't predict how it was going to pan out. ' Dee Cees Reviews'If you like reading about real women and a compelling family drama then this is the book for you. A terrific read.' Jane Lythell'This book will make you laugh, frown and cry in equal measure

Thirty years of family secrets. Three generations of women. One family heirloom that could change everything.When she ran away from her childhood home in Guyana, Rika swore that she would never return. Cut off from her family, she has fought hard to make a life for herself and daughter, Inky, in London.Now, over thirty years later, Rikas cantankerous, wheelchair-bound mother, Dorothea, arrives in London. But as old wounds re-open, Dorothea and Rika are further apart than ever.Inky soon learns that her grandmother is sitting on a small fortune. As she uncovers the secrets of the past one by one, she unravels the tragedy that tore her mother and grandmother apart. But nothing can prepare her, or Rika, for Dorotheas final, unexpected revelation.An epic, mesmerizing tale of tragic loss, the strength of words left unspoken, and the redeeming power of love.

'Your mother has been arrested. She stole you.'For as long as thirteen-year-old Diya can remember, it's always been just her and her mum, Vani. Despite never staying in one place long enough to call it home, with her mother by her side, Diya has never needed anything else. Then, in an instant, Diya's fragile world is shattered. Her mother is arrested, accused of abducting Diya when she was a babyVani has spent a lifetime looking over her shoulder, determined to make the best possible life for her daughter. Now she must fight for her child, re-opening the door to her own childhood in India and the woman who was once as close to her as a sister. Told through the eyes of Diya, Vani and Aarti, this is a heart-breaking story of friendship and betrayal, love and motherhood, which asks the question; how far would you go to protect your only child?The Stolen Girl is an emotional, culturally rich and utterly compelling read from the new must-read name in women's fiction-Renita D'Silva. What people are saying about Renita D'Silva:'Renita D'Silva is a genius at evoking the sounds, sights and aromas of India. A major new talent- I can't wait for her next novel.' Linda Kavanagh 'Renita D'Silva is a wonderful author who has a natural gift at storytelling that truly impressed and awed me.' Novel Escapes 'Renita paints the most beautiful images with a few, perfectly chosen words'.

You were adopted.Three simple words, in a letter accompanying her parents' will, tear Nishas carefully ordered world apart. Raised in England, by her caring but emotionally reserved parents, Nisha has never been one to take risks.Now, with the scrawled address of an Indian convent begins a search for the mother and family she never knew and the awakening of childhood memories long forgotten.The secrets, culture and people that Nisha discover will change her life forever. And, as her eyes are opened to a side of herself she didnt know existed, Nisha realizes that she must also seek answers to the hardest question of all why? Weaving together the stories of Nisha, Shilpa and Devi, The Forgotten Daughter explores powerfully and poignantly the emotional themes of motherhood, loss and identity ultimately asking the question of what you would do out of love for your children?Praise for Renita DSilvaRenita D'Silva is a genius at evoking the sounds, sights and aromas of India. A major new talent- I can't wait for her next novel.' Linda KavanaghRenita DSilva is a wonderful author who has a natural gift at storytelling that truly impressed and awed me. Novel EscapesRenita paints the most beautiful images with a few, perfectly chosen words. KimTalksBooks.com

It's a wonderful panoramic story and conveys such vivid pictures of the countries it portrays. I was immediately transported and completely captivated. A terrific writer.' Barbara ErskineA vast canvas of memorable characters across a kaleidoscope of cultures her epic story feels like an authentic reflection of a world full of sadness, joy and surprise.' The ObserverA spellbinding story of forbidden love. Three continents, three decades, three very disparate lives:Savitri, intuitive and charismatic, grows up among the servants of a pre-war English household in Madras. But the traditional customs of her Brahmin family clash against English upper-class prejudice, threatening her love for the privileged son of the house.Nataraj, raised as the son of an idealistic doctor in rural South India, finds life in London heady, with girls and grass easily available until he is summoned back home to face raw reality.Saroj, her fire hidden by outward reserve, comes of age in Guyana, South America. When her strict, orthodox Hindu father goes one step too far she finally rebels against him... and even against her gentle, apparently docile Ma.But Ma harbours a deep secret one that binds these three so disparate lives and hurtles them towards a truth that could destroy their world.'A big book, big themes, an exotic background and characters that will live with you forever.' Katie Fforde'Beautifully and cleverly written. A wondrous, spellbinding story which grips you from the first to the last page I can't recall when I last enjoyed a book so much.' Lesley Pearse'From the first page I was hooked with this enchanting book unputdownable.' Audrey Howard