Welcome to Nettleford, a small but bustling town in the heart of the Cotswolds...Join Fleur as she picks herself up after yet another dating disaster.With Valentine’s Day looming, Fleur is surrounded by bouquets, roses and all things romance, and it seems everyone is in love. Apart from herself.When a surprise visitor arrives in Nettleford, can Fleur learn from past mistakes?Be immersed into life at Fleur’s Flower Shop and follow Fleur on her own journey to find love.Escape to Nettleford with Sarah Hope's delightful new series, where love, friendship, and quirky characters await. A cosy romance featuring a charming small-town setting, a journey of second chances, and a blossoming romance guaranteed! Read more

Welcome to Nettleford, a small but bustling town in the heart of the Cotswolds...With her Divorce-iversary looming, the last thing Bea Thompson, owner of Nettleford’s charming bookshop, needs is to play teacher to newbie resident and shopkeeper Scott Harrison.But when Bea is strong-armed into helping gorgeous newcomer, Scott, learn the ropes, she’s forced to make the most of a bad situation.As Bea and Scott reluctantly spend more time together, an unexpected connection begins to form. But just as Bea starts to wonder if love after divorce is possible, a family crisis brings chaos to her once-peaceful sanctuary. With her sister’s family, and even her ex suddenly under her roof, Bea's new life is turned upside down.Will Scott prove to be the plot twist Bea needs to heal her heart and write her own happily ever after? Or will Bea's second chance at love be lost among the shelves of her charming bookshop?Escape to Nettleford with Sarah Hope's delightful new series, where love, friendship, and quirky characters await. A cosy romance featuring a charming small-town setting, a journey of second chances, and a Happy Ever After guaranteed! Read more

Come & join us in beautiful Penworth Bay, CornwallVolunteer at The Cornish Bay Bakery in exchange for a cosy room with views across the bay, new friends and the chance to explore the magical Cornish coast.In need of a change to your pace of life?Want to escape the pressures of work?Then contact Elsie today!After planning her escape to Penworth Bay, Lynsey Lucas is excited to move hundreds of miles for a well-deserved fresh start.She has the dream cottage, the voluntary job at The Cornish Bay Bakery in the perfect seaside location, and the chance to make a new life for herself.But when she discovers her newly bought cottage is more nightmare than dream and the local builder, Zac Hunter, although cute, is the definition of grouchy, she has to face up to the prospect of selling before her new life has truly begun.When a favour throws Lynsey a lifeline, can she and Zac work together to rebuild Lynsey’s dreams? And will the cottage be all that Zac commits to healing?Return to the beautiful beaches of Penworth Bay and bask in the warmth of the close-knit community. Reunite with Elsie’s bakery family, new and old, and follow Lynsey's journey... Read more

Artistry. Resilience. A Love That Defies Hardships.In the shadow of Victorian London, Mabel Fairchild's life is shattered by false accusations and devastating loss. With two younger siblings dependent on her care, she makes an impossible promise: to keep her family together despite the world's cruel intentions.Armed with nothing but her mother's lacemaking skills and unwavering determination, Mabel navigates the treacherous streets of London. Each delicate stitch she creates becomes both her survival and her art in a world that offers little mercy to those without means or name.When fate leads her into service at the imposing Montague household, Mabel finds herself caught in a web of social expectations and hidden agendas. Her connection with Edward Montague, a young doctor with dreams of his own, threatens carefully laid plans and long-guarded secrets that powerful figures will stop at nothing to protect.As illness and adversity test her resolve, Mabel must decide what sacrifices she's willing to make. Can she pursue both duty and desire? Will she dare to reach across the divide of class for a chance at happiness?From the leafy lanes of Hampstead to the heart of Derby, Mabel's journey weaves together threads of injustice, ambition, and the delicate strength found in both lace and love. In a society that values station over character, can the fine patterns of truth finally emerge?Rachel Downing writes wholesome historical romance. If you enjoy books by Dilly Court and other Victorian Romance writers, you will love this heartfelt tale.Don't miss this empowering story of courage and conviction. Read The Forsaken Lacemaker of Hampstead today and discover how the most beautiful patterns emerge from life's tangled threads! Read more

Come & join us in beautiful Penworth Bay, CornwallVolunteer at The Cornish Bay Bakery in exchange for a cosy room with views across the bay, new friends and the chance to explore the magical Cornish coast.In need of a change to your pace of life?Want to escape the pressures of work?Then contact Elsie today!It’s Christmas at The Cornish Bay Bakery! Join in the festivities and be embraced by the warmth of Elsie’s bakery family… Read more

A tale of faith, loyalty, and the triumph of truth.Annabelle Sinclair's world shatters when illness claims her beloved parents. Left alone at ten years old with no inheritance, she's sent to the harsh Thornfield Orphanage with nothing but her father's worn Bible and the memories of his gentle teachings.Years later, a daring escape offers Annabelle a chance at a new life. Finding refuge in Meadowbrook village under a false identity, she becomes assistant to the village schoolmistress, where her natural teaching abilities begin to shine.When the earnest new vicar, Edward Woolworth, arrives in the parish, Annabelle faces an impossible choice. Their shared passion for faith and education creates a powerful connection, but her secrets stand between them. As shadows from her past threaten to expose her true identity, a visiting church dignitary brings unexpected complications that could either destroy Annabelle's carefully constructed life or help reclaim something precious that was stolen from her family.With the help of an old friend and her own courage, Annabelle must decide whether to keep hiding or take a stand that could cost her everything. Will her father's legacy and her own faith be enough to face the powerful forces aligned against her?Follow Annabelle's journey from desperate circumstances to the heart of Meadowbrook parish in this unforgettable story of a young woman who discovers that faith flourishes most brilliantly in the darkest of times!Dorothy Wellings writes wholesome historical romance. If you enjoy books by Dilly Court and other Victorian Romance writers, you will love this heartfelt tale.Full of courage, conviction, and the enduring power of truth, start reading "The Lost Orphan of the Parish" today, and discover how a young woman's unwavering faith became her greatest strength! Read more

A STUNNING 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF THE MASTER STORYTELLER'S INSPIRATIONAL CLASSICEddie no longer notices years passing. He spends his eighty-third birthday fixing the rides at the amusement park where he has worked for most of his life.But when a cart falls from the fairground, Eddie spots a little girl in terrible danger. He rushes to save her and tragically loses his own life in the attempt. When Eddie wakes, he discovers that death is an opportunity to learn about life, and he will have five teachers. Some he knows, while others are strangers. One by one, these individuals visit Eddie, illuminating the mysteries of his 'meaningless' existence and revealing the secret behind the eternal question: 'Why was I here?'__________WHAT READERS SAY ABOUT THE FIVE PEOPLE YOU MEET IN HEAVEN'Breathtakingly beautiful. A story that will stay with you forever''A beautiful and flawlessly choreographed book . . . No other book may ever compare''One of my favourite books . . . Wonderful, inspirational, and heart-warming! To me, it is a MUST READ!'The book is beyond words . . . Well written, engaging, poignant''This really is a wonderful book. You should read it' Read more

Come & join us in beautiful Penworth Bay, CornwallVolunteer at The Cornish Bay Bakery in exchange for a cosy room with views across the bay, new friends and the chance to explore the magical Cornish coast.In need of a change to your pace of life?Want to escape the pressures of work?Then contact Elsie today!Return to the beautiful Penworth Bay and follow the journey of Debbie as she is welcomed into Elsie's bakery family... Read more

A pregnant woman's nightmare. Attacked and left in a coma, her unborn baby dead. But that was only the beginning...Prosecutor Lori Franks wants justice. A chance meeting followed by DNA testing reveals a shocking twist: the baby she tried to abort is alive. She sues to gain custody of the little girl she once tried to kill.As tensions ignite between Lori and defense attorney Danial Solomon, sparks - and attraction - fly both in and out of court.This fast-paced faith-based legal thriller combines the unique mix of legal intrigue and page-turning suspense that catapulted John Grisham to the bestseller list.Reader praise for A Trial of Innocents:★★★★★ Wonderful and riveting -- Grisham with a Christian twist!★★★★★ I read this book in one sitting! -- There were several stories intertwined, and the development was handled perfectly!!! I recommend the book to anyone who likes a good who-done-it with a little spiritual message tucked in!!!★★★★★ Wow! Just wow! -- Great story, it just kept me coming back to read more. Just about the right balance of thrilled and spirituality. Love it.★★★★★ Courtroom Drama at its best! -- Swiger wrote complicated characters and wove a wonderful murder mystery and courtroom drama in this book. He also showed the wonderful way God is with believers in the storms of life and works in their lives to accomplish His purpose and will.★★★★★ Captivating Suspenseful Read -- Outstanding thriller, filled with spiritual insight as well as twists and turns and unexpected surprises. If you like the writings of John Grisham, add this author to your arsenal of books. Each character was fully developed and added to the suspense.★★★★★ Watch out, John Grisham -- Michael Swiger has written an amazing legal thriller with a Christian point of view. What a wonderful relief to read an intriguing mystery with no dirty words or graphic bedroom scenes! Read more

A tale of family, sacrifice, and the courage to choose a better future.Beatrice Portly's life has been one of constant struggle and sacrifice. Orphaned at a young age, she and her brother Roy are raised by their kind-hearted Aunt Sadie in the unforgiving slums of Victorian London. As Beatrice grows from a wide-eyed child into a resilient young woman, she finds herself caught between her love for her troubled brother and her desire for a life free from poverty and fear.When Roy's drinking spirals out of control, threatening not only himself but also his young daughter Sadie, Beatrice is forced to make an impossible choice. With the help of the compassionate Oscar Talloway, a man from a world far removed from her own, Beatrice must find the strength to forge a new path - not just for herself, but for her beloved niece as well.As the shadows of her past threaten to engulf her, Beatrice discovers that sometimes the bravest thing one can do is to let go. Will she have the courage to break free from the cycle of poverty and addiction that has defined her life? And in doing so, can she open her heart to the possibility of love and a future she never dared to imagine?Dorothy Wellings writes wholesome historical romance. If you enjoy books by Dilly Court and other Victorian Romance writers, you will love this heartfelt tale.Brimming with raw emotion, difficult choices, and the unbreakable bonds of love, start reading "The Orphan's Rescued Niece" today, and join Beatrice on her journey from the depths of London's slums to the promise of a brighter tomorrow! Read more

This is Alabaster Penitentiary… Where they send you when the world thinks you’re dead. And trust me, you’ll wish you were. We’re the stain on society. The freaks, the creeps, your favorite Netflix documentaries come to life. They lock us up and throw away the key, because we deserve it. But not me. I’m just a lowly bank robber. I don’t belong here, surrounded by psychopaths and killers with no remorse… At least, I don’t think I do. Getting by unscathed is my top priority. Unfortunately for me and my fellow prisoners, those in charge are more dangerous than we are. You see, the guards run the show, and I seem to have caught the attention of the most twisted one. He has a name, but it might as well be Officer. We move around one another like a sun and a moon, revolving in an axis of confused lust and torment until the truth is distorted, and the thing I once feared becomes that which I crave; my vile addiction, somehow so exquisite. Reality warps in the dungeon, and I’m left wondering which prison is worse… the one holding my body, or my mind.**Distorted is the first book in the Alabaster Penitentiary series. It is a full M/M romance, with HEA. Each book in this series is technically a standalone, though they are interconnected, so it will be recommended to read in order, as references to this story will be made in future books. Distorted is intended for mature audiences and open-minded readers ONLY! If you prefer the same old story, this book won’t be for you. Read more

When Maude’s seemingly perfect life unravels, she embarks on a journey to find the truth about who she is—and where she belongs. Cast out into the chaotic streets of London, she meets Nick, a boy with a kind heart and a knack for survival. Over time, their partnership becomes the only stability either of them knows.As a snow-covered Christmas dawns, Maude is drawn back to the family she left behind. But secrets and scars threaten to undo the fragile peace she’s found.A Christmas eve reunion brings Maude face-to-face with her fractured past and a chance at love and redemption. Will the season of miracles bring her the family and peace she’s been yearning for? Read more

Come & join us in beautiful Penworth Bay, CornwallVolunteer at The Cornish Bay Bakery in exchange for a cosy roomwith views across the bay, new friends and the chance to explore the magical Cornish coast.In need of a change to your pace of life?Want to escape the pressures of work?Then contact Elsie today!After losing her job cruising around the world, Layla Birch finds herself in idyllic Penworth Bay. What better place to plan her future than by the ocean?With Diane and Harry’s wedding quickly approaching, excitement is mounting in the bakery and Elsie and her team have never been busier. After an awkward introduction to Harry’s brother, Graham, can Layla see past his bravado to the kind and caring man he really is?Just as she begins to see Graham for who he really is, her long-time crush, Eli walks back into her life and she has a tough decision to make.When wedding plans are thrown into chaos, can Layla and Graham work together to save the wedding?Will they succeed in saving Diane and Harry’s big day? And will the chaos push them further apart or bring them closer?Revisit Elsie’s bakery and catch up with old friends whilst joining Layla on her a journey of self-discovery. Read more

Short listed for the "Selfies" self published book of the year award 2022Finalist in the Independent Author Network book of the year award 2022Two people united by the war but separated by the social divide that stands between them.Lily is from the East End of London, Edward is the Earl of Middlebourne.They work together within SOE where their contribution towards the D-Day landings is enormous. However great their achievement, the chasm between them remains. Can Edward take that giant stride, will Lily declare her love? All the while the war dictates their future.Her journey begins beneath the rubble of the Blitz. Reduced to the ragged clothes she stands in, her unbreakable spirit propels her on a journey. That journey leads to the very top of the British war time establishment, and to Edward.Lily’s story is inspired by real characters and events. In particular a group of women who contributed so much towards Britain's wartime intelligence and SOE. Viewed through Lily’s eyes, the historic details of World War Two come to life in a way you haven't experienced before. Read more

This lonely veteran is searching for a sign. But the single mom he’s falling for is determined to make her own destiny.Axel Williams walked away from a military career and returned to his hometown with a secret fortune and plans to help out his family. He doesn’t have to work anymore, but a man needs a purpose. His search for some sign of what to do next lands him a volunteer job teaching flag football at the local elementary school just before the holidays.Single mom Eden Wilder made a big mistake the last time she followed her heart. But since then, she’s learned to stop seeing signs everywhere. Now she focuses on living a sensible life with her eight-year-old son, Jack, and her amazing new job teaching fifth grade in beautiful, small town Trinity Falls.When the town’s favorite former tight end starts teaching flag football during gym class, Eden manages to mostly ignore his rugged good looks, even though none of the other teachers can seem to stop whispering about the big hunk and how cute he is with the kids. But then Axel takes an interest in a starstruck Jack and offers to spend extra time with him, and suddenly Eden can’t say no.From throwing a football around outside, to attending town holiday activities, to dreaming up a project that just might bring a smile to a lot of kids’ faces, the three of them start sharing more and more time together.But when Axel realizes what the universe is trying to tell him, will he be able to convince Eden that a dependable man can make her life better? Axel Williams isn’t the type of guy to give up easily, but it just might take a winter storm and a Christmas miracle to warm Eden up to the idea that it’s okay to fall in love again, and make little Jack’s Christmas wish come true.Trinity Falls Sweet Romance is all about finding family – one clean & wholesome romance at a time. The Trinity Falls Sweet Romance: Home for Christmas series celebrates a group of men coming home to a small Pennsylvania town at Christmastime, and finding love and meaning in the season. Read more

Faith. Defiance. A Love Forged in Fire.In the brutal world of Victorian London, Emma Redbrook's life begins in tragedy. Orphaned and trapped in Grimshaw's Workhouse, she endures cruelty that would break most spirits. But Emma's unwavering faith becomes her beacon of hope — and her strength.When a daring escape leads her into the city's treacherous underworld, Emma must navigate a landscape of danger and survival. Her childhood friend Thomas — once her closest ally — has been transformed by years of hardship into a man she barely recognises.As London trembles on the brink of industrial revolt, Emma finds herself caught between loyalty and justice. Can she prevent a catastrophe that threatens to consume everything she loves? Will Thomas remember the hope they once shared? And at what cost will she fight for her principles?From the grim workhouse to the glittering world of the wealthy, Emma's journey will test the limits of faith, love, and human resilience. Can one woman's courage truly change the course of destiny? Will love and hope triumph over despair?Rachel Downing writes wholesome historical romance. If you enjoy books by Dilly Court and other Victorian Romance writers, you will love this heartfelt tale.Don't miss this breathtaking tale of resilience. Read The Workhouse Orphan's Redemption today and discover if love can bring a broken world together! Read more

She might’ve said yes, but happily ever after is harder than you think.Kenna is determined to root out the mysterious “company” in the US, which means following the money trail to its source. With her team on the case in Denver, she’s got more to lose than ever before. When the investigation takes a break for wedding planning things don’t go smoothly, but is anyone really all that surprised? Having an FBI Special Agent in Charge for a fiancé should help…Especially when things get messy.The Banbury Investigations team tangles with local detectives in a missing persons’ case, runs into a criminal organization with a deadly agenda, and gets mixed up in the high society crowd at the heart of it. Kenna lands in a not-so-happy reunion with someone who is supposed to be dead in the middle of trying to reconcile the loss in her past with her plans for the future. Things always get worse before they get better, even when Jax shows up to help out.This time her team is bringing their brand of justice. Read more

♥♥♥Welcome to Seagull Bay♥♥♥Come and visit the brand new cosy English seaside town romance series brimming with friendships. These heartwarming stories find familiar characters returning time and time again, where every new blossoming romance sees townsfolk of varying ages finding love.When a desperate letter arrives from her beloved Aunt Morgan, Pippa hastily packs her bags for a nostalgic road trip back to her childhood coastal town, her loyal golden retriever Ginger by her side. The journey stirs up memories both sweet and bitter until an unexpected twist stops Pippa in her tracks—a chance encounter with her childhood sweetheart Oliver, who she hasn't seen since his family moved away.Though Pippa is convinced she's moved on, their undeniable chemistry reignites as they lock eyes. Now working together to save her family’s struggling business, Pippa wrestles between listening to her head or her heart. Will caution win out, or will Pippa embrace this surprise second chance at love? Especially as there is a very important decision to be made.With her faithful four-legged friend, sage advice from Aunt Morgan, and the magic of the seaside town that holds so many memories, Pippa just may rediscover where she truly belongs. But she'll need courage to open her heart to second chances and finally follow it home.READ COMING HOME TO SEAGULL BAY TO FIND OUT! Read more

A Journey for the AgesThe Pilgrimage paved the way to Paulo Coelho’s international bestselling novel The Alchemist. In many ways, these two volumes are companions—to truly comprehend one, you must read the other.Step inside this captivating account of Coelho’s pilgrimage along the road to Santiago. This fascinating parable explores the need to find one’s own path. In the end, we discover that the extraordinary is always found in the ordinary and simple ways of everyday people. Part adventure story, part guide to self-discovery, this compelling tale delivers the perfect combination of enchantment and insight. Read more

Don't miss Mitch Albom's heartbreaking, uplifting new novel, THE LITTLE LIAR, available now!THE INSTANT NO.1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER'Mitch Albom sees the magical in the ordinary' Cecelia Ahern____________Adrift in a raft after a terrible shipwreck, ten strangers try to survive while they wait for rescue.After three days, short on water, food and hope, they spot a man floating in the waves.They pull him on board - and the survivor claims he can save them.But should they put their trust in him?Will any of them see home again?And why did the ship really sink?The Stranger in the Lifeboat is not only a deeply moving novel about the power of love and hope in the face of danger, but also a mystery that will keep you guessing to the very end. Read more