Contemporary lifestyle fiction

Book SynopsisEscape to the unspoilt Yorkshire Dales countryside and meet a hilarious community of colourful characters. Their bawdy wit in this romantic comedy is guaranteed to leave a smile on your face! In a beautiful lost corner of the Yorkshire Dales, Lana Donati hatches a plan to boost business for the area by having the Grand Départ route pass through their village. But it's not an easy task persuading the decision-makers that their village is Tour de France material... First, she must convince the small community to work together, a challenging mission when the people involved include Lana's unlucky-in-love brother Tom, the man-eating WI chair Yolanda, bickering spouses Gerry and Sue, and Lana's arch-nemesis, Stewart McLean, whose offbeat ideas might just cost them everything. A feel-good romance for lovers of Jenny Colgan, Fiona Gibson and Sue Moorcroft, this is the perfect antidote to fight the winter blues. Praise for Mary Jayne Baker: 'An affectionate, humorous and often moving look at the ties that bind us as we move through life' Debbie JohnsonTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR MARY JAYNE BAKER: 'A wonderful book with a great story and a sparky, unusual voice. I loved it!' Katie Fforde. 'A love story in its widest sense, this story takes an affectionate, humorous and often moving look at the ties that bind us as we move through life' -- Debbie Johnson, author of the Comfort Food Café series

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Book SynopsisThe brand new novel from #1 bestseller Shari Low!Colm O’Flynn was loved by his close circle of family and friends, however his death came too soon for everyone to make peace with their past.Shauna, his second wife, adored him. But one night she broke their marriage vows, and didn’t get time to ask Colm’s forgiveness.Jess was the first Mrs O’Flynn. Her heart is set on someone new, but will the last one night stand she shared with Colm come back to haunt her? Colm’s best friend, Dan, is recently divorced. Can he take a second shot at happiness if it means betraying the one person who always had his back?What no-one knows is that somewhere out there Colm left messages that could set them free to start over again.Can divine intervention help them find Colm’s last wishes before it’s too late to love again?Praise for Shari Low:‘I’d forgotten how enjoyable it is to read a Shari Low book but My One Month Marriage reminded me of the fun to be had in her words...funny, warm and insightful.’ Dorothy Koomson'Great fun from start to finish.' Jenny Colgan'There are only two words for Shari Low: utterly hilarious. I laughed like a drain.' Carmen Reid'One of the funniest books I've ever read!' Marisa Mackle'More fun than a girl’s night out!' OK! magazine'A brilliant, light comical read with some fabulous twists and turns' Bookbag'A thrilling page turner that grabs your attention from the off. Highly recommended' The Sun'Totally captivating and it felt like I'd lost a new best friend when it came to the end' CloserMagazine'Touching stuff' Heat

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Book Synopsis'Beautifully written and both heartbreaking and heartwarming' Jessica RedlandWhen Seren’s brother Andrew signs her up to Yorkshire Dating, only for them to recommend that she ‘gets a life’ before they find her a match, Seren has to admit that they may have a point. She loves her job cooking at an elder day centre and her little flat, but it’s fair to say her life is a little short of hobbies and friends. Since she was young Seren has felt safer close to home, but now she’s a thirty-something divorcee, it’s time for a change.Change arrives in the shape of alarmingly clever collie Kez, who Seren offers to take in ‘temporarily’, and kind but mysterious new colleague Ned. But as Ned and Kez tempt Seren out of her shell, it means facing her fears. And when Andrew finally reveals the secrets of their childhood, Seren’s need for safety suddenly makes sense.A problem shared is a problem halved, and with friends by her side, Seren might be able to get a life that she loves at last.Praise for Jane Lovering:'I adored the dual timeline aspect of this gorgeous story and discovering the secrets from the past. Beautifully written and both heartbreaking and heartwarming' Jessica Redland'A funny, warm-hearted read, filled with characters you'll love.' Matt Dunn on A Country EscapeWhat readers are saying about Jane Lovering:**'A **heart-warming, entertaining and uplifting book about the importance of human connection, self-acceptance and making the most of any opportunities that come your way! I absolutely loved it and could not fault it.''I am a big fan of Jane Lovering’s books. She has a real knack for creating great characters and writing the perfect blend of romance and humour often with some more serious issues included. Her books will make you smile for sure but are also often rather emotional.''It wouldn’t be a book by Jane Lovering without that great balance between the ever-present humour – the set pieces and the wonderful one-liners – and the sensitively handled issues and emotional moments.' 'A compulsively readable, highly recommended book.'

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Book SynopsisShe drives a tractor. He arrives in a red Ferrari. What could possibly go wrong?Flora Barton is desperate to save her family home Strawberry Hill Farm. She only needs one thing - a great business idea to keep the farm afloat!So, when Nico Rossi arrives from Italy with a crazy plan to save the farm, Flora should be overjoyed. The trouble is the Rossi men are infamous playboys and sensible Flora doesn’t trust impetuous Nico at all.Nico has been trying to escape the famous Rossi surname his whole life. Arriving in sleepy Cranfield after recently losing his beloved grandfather and family vineyard, he has no intention of staying on any longer than necessary. But he soon realises how desperate the situation is and throws caution to the wind to help turn the farm into a Glamping site.Can Flora realise her dreams to keep the farm safe for the future and can Nico ever stop running from his past?As they try to save Strawberry Hill Farm, secrets are revealed and just maybe they’ll discover why opposites attract...Praise for Alison Sherlock:’The story is lovely. All characters were facing challenges and trying to cope with change. They were good, honorable, relatable, and I was immediately invested in their happiness.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review’A great feel good read, great characters, good storyline and set in a fabulous location. Loved it.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review’I love Alison Sherlock's writing style, her way with words and just lovely stories. A wonderful story to read curled up by a fire!’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review’This book was such a charming read.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review’This is a solid 5 out of 5 starts for me and a book I will happily reread in the future to revisit these characters. I could not stop smiling when I finished this book.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review’I loved everything about it!’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'This was such a lovely read to snuggle up with over the weekend. The characters and setting were adorable and I really didn't want the story to end.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

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Book SynopsisLife has finally settled down for Holly Berry... Holly’s family has always been there for her, and when her dad is made redundant she is only too happy to help out. But giving her father a job wasn’t quite what she had in mind.And when she tries to involve herself with Ben’s family, tensions rise quicker than one of her delicious cakes. Will family complications be too much for her blossoming relationship or is this the next step on the path to happy ever after? Grab yourself a bag of your favourite sweets and settle down for this charming and heartwarming story, perfect for fans of Holly Martin, Jessica Redland and Polly Babbington.A delightful, well written tale, full of wonderful characters in a charming setting. I loved it!” Katie FfordePreviously published as Turmoil at the Sweet Shop of Second Chances

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Book SynopsisHow many croissants does it take to mend a broken heart?Ava and her best friend Debs arrive in Paris just as the snow starts to fall. The Eiffel Tower glitters gold, but all Ava can think about is Leo, her no-good, cheating ex.Debs is on a mission to make Ava smile again, and as they tour the Christmas markets, and eat their body weight in pain-au-chocolat, Ava remembers there’s more to life than men... Until they cross paths with sizzling hot, oh-so-mysterious photographer Julien, with his French accent and hazelnut eyes that seem to see right inside her.Ava can’t ignore the intense chemistry between them, but she can’t help but feel he’s hiding something. Her fingers have been burned before. Can Ava really trust Julien – and what exactly is his secret?Join Ava and Julien in the most romantic city in the world this Christmas, as they discover the importance of being true to themselves, and learn how to follow their hearts.First published in 2016

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Book SynopsisThe BRAND NEW hilarious rom com from the bestselling author of An Un Romantic Comedy, perfect for fans of Sophie Ranald and Sophie Kinsella.Finding a man is like buying a house: sometimes you have to look beyond the exterior to see the potential underneath.As an estate agent, Alex’s job is to create happy-ever-afters. It’s just a shame she can’t work the same magic on her own life. Her long-term boyfriend Thomas still lives with his mother, and her hopes of them taking the next step are dashed when he announces he’s spending all his savings (savings she’d quite hoped he’d want to put towards their future home) on an ‘artist retreat’ in San Francisco.With Thomas thousands of miles away, getting a little too friendly with his fellow artistes, Alex strikes up a friendship with her new neighbour, Callum. Taciturn, grumpy and nerdy, Callum couldn’t be more different to Alex’s bubbly personality.... So why is he the one she wakes up wanting to talk to?As they get to know each other, Alex starts to wonder if the answer to all her problems might be closer to home than she thinks…What readers are saying about Phoebe MacLeod:'A perfect love story' ★★★★★'Humorous, light and romantic!' ★★★★★'I absolutely loved it. Heart-warming, just perfect!' ★★★★★'I loved every minute reading this book, light hearted and fun, finished in a day!' ★★★★★'I smiled so much' ★★★★★'What a wonderful book' ★★★★★'Fantastic' ★★★★★

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Book SynopsisBestselling Camilla Isley returns with this gorgeously funny enemies-to-lovers rom com, perfect for fans of Sarah Adams, Lynn Painter and Jo Watson.She's a self-made fitness sensation. He's a billionaire mogul. They're sworn enemies and rivals... aren't they?Blake Avery knows all about hard work. She’s gone from making videos in her teenage bedroom to founding a booming fitness business and opening a state-of-the-art Manhattan gym. Now she’s on the cusp of realizing her wildest dreams, and she’s not going to let anyone stand in her way.Certainly not man-of-the-hour Gabriel Mercer. He might be one of the biggest names in the fitness world and set women’s pulses soaring more than a grueling HIIT workout, but he grew up in a billionaire dynasty and had everything handed to him – or so Blake thinks.But when Blake publicly criticizes Gabriel, she sparks a feud that neither entrepreneur is willing to back down from. And in an industry that seems determined to keep pushing them together, can Blake hold on to her grudge? Or will she finally warm up to Gabriel's charm?Readers love Camilla Isley's books:“He’s a billionaire and so is she! This is no ordinary billionaire romance. It is a romcom full of wit, charm, sexual chemistry and brains.” Laura Carter"Sexy, funny, romantic and heartfelt - this book has it all - a must read." Sandy Barker"A fast-paced, entertaining will-they-won't-they that kept me on tenterhooks to the end." Phoebe MacLeod

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Book Synopsis***A BBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB PICK***Oli and Joe are identical twins. But they will never be the same.Lizzie Truman gives birth to her sons at thirty-one weeks. From the start, the differences between the twins are clear. Oli is bigger, stronger, healthier. Joe is small and much less robust, his future inexorably altered by the trauma of his premature delivery.As soon as the boys are well enough, Lizzie checks out of the maternity hospital and leaves her old life behind. By the time Oli and Joe are grown, Beth has a new name, a thriving business, and she has successfully raised her sons alone.But when the truth about their past emerges, the twins are forced to reassess everything they thought they knew about their mother, their upbringing and themselves. 'Wonderful ... such a great read ... made me emotional' Zoe Ball, BBC Radio 2 Book ClubTrade ReviewWonderful ... such a great read! You will fire through it. I couldn't put it down ... it made me emotional ... a delight -- Zoe Ball, BBC Radio 2 Book ClubIn The Day We Left, Caroline Bond uses a truly original storyline to explore universal themes of fierce familial bonds, motherhood and what shapes us into the people we become. Together with a cast of brave, bold and nuanced characters, this is a novel that satisfies and delights in equal measure. Brilliantly paced and beautifully told. -- Katy ReganSharply observed and empathetic, many women will see themselves in this excellent novel * Elizabeth Buchan on Thea and Denise *There is a raw realism to all of Caroline Bond's novels ... Redemptive and satisfying * Carol Mason on The Legacy *The characters jump off the page! * Sam Blake on Thea and Denise *Caroline Bond has a gift for weaving heart-rending tales of impossible decisions. * Amanda Brooke on The Forgotten Sister *

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Book SynopsisI thought loving someone was simple. It isn't. Glorious, yes. Painful, yes. Unforgettable, yes. Simple, no. It took me the war to find out... Evelyn St. John has been parachuted into France to link up with the Resistance and to work undercover. Paul von Hoch's brief, as a member of the German Intelligence, is to track down enemy spies. When Evelyn and Paul meet and fall in love, their feelings for one another are fierce, but can never be uncomplicated. And when the battle lines shift, and patriotism gives way to deeper truths, they will both face the gravest of challenges.Trade ReviewA compelling love story ... the characters are utterly convincing... genuine tension and excitement ... an excellent novel -- Philippa Gregory * Sunday Times *Echoing with danger and tension, tenderness and truth, this is a love story and a picture of war that will haunt you... unforgettable -- Peter James, author of 'Possession'An immensely interesting novel. The evocative atmosphere and dangerous exploits keep you turning the pages. * Woman's Journal *

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Book Synopsis'A cyclone of a novel' Guardian'An absolute marvel' Max Porter, bestselling author of Lanny'Dancing and dodging, surprising and poignant' Lisa McInerney, bestselling author of The Rules of RevelationTony Cooney, a middle-aged radio talk-show host, takes a road trip across Ireland with his producer, Louise (Lou) Fitzpatrick, as part of a publicity stunt organized by a local car dealership. Their aim is to give away to one lucky winner the Mazda 2 that they're driving, the catch being that it must go to one of the many emigrants who have recently returned home to escape a wave of escalating terror attacks in London. But as they navigate dual-carriageways and Holiday Inns, giving airtime and narrative to the great cacophony of voices calling into the show, the car competition transforms into a surreal quest - Tony to find his first love, Lou to find answers to impossible questions, all of us to discover whether our lives ever add up to more than the stories we tell ourselves and each other.Trade ReviewOne of the best novels of 2022 so far... Brilliant... A beautiful cacophony * The Telegraph *A cyclone of a novel... Best of all, amid the imaginative pyrotechnics, there are moments of real tenderness * Guardian *Denton has done something magical here, maybe even a little metaphysical... Wonderful * Irish Times *One of my favourite contemporary writers. One of my favourite writers full stop. Danny Denton's work always blasts my mind and heart wide open, he's an absolute marvel * Max Porter, author of Lanny *A boisterous chorus, brimming with humanity. All Along the Echo feels like a living thing, dancing and dodging, surprising and poignant. * Lisa McInerney, author of The Rules of Revelation *An unruly, provocative and stunning novel. Lovers of literature and radio: this is for you * Cillian Murphy *Wild, full-hearted, high-concept with real emotional heft * Nicole Flattery, author of Show Them a Good Time *All Along the Echo has the energy of a rebounding pinball. Danny Denton takes you on a voice-switching, shape-shifting adventure * Rebecca Watson, author of little scratch *Grabs the reader by both shoulders and spins... Intensely exhilarating, moving, and often hilarious, this book is a wonder * Doireann Ní Ghríofa, author of A Ghost in the Throat *Glowing with warmth yet resolute of focus across its fascinatingly fractured form, All Along the Echo is a declaration of love and frailty in a glitchy age of crossed wires and cross purposes * Gavin Corbett, author of Green Glowing Skull *Danny Denon has written a beast of a novel, stretching both hands around the absurd, strange, awful beauty of modern Irish life and hugging it close to him, all of it * Cathy Sweeney, author of Modern Times *All Along the Echo is a very funny book with a sincerely bleak underbelly; a gritty, socially-engaged book with an antic exuberance that is so rare in contemporary writing. It's gorgeous and life-affirming. * Niamh Campbell, author of We Were Young *

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Book SynopsisTeena Maguire should not have tried to shortcut her way home that Fourth of July. Not after midnight, not through Rocky Point Park. Not the way she was dressed in a tank top, denim cutoffs, and high-heeled sandals. Not with her twelve-year-old daughter Bethie. Not with packs of local guys running loose on hormones, rage and alcohol. A victim of gang rape, left for dead in the park boathouse, the once vivacious Teena can now only regret that she has survived. At a relentlessly compelling pace punctuated by lonely cries in the night and the whisper of terror in the afternoon, Joyce Carol Oates unfolds the story of Teena and Bethie, their assailants, and their unexpected, silent champion, a man who knows the meaning of justice. And love.Trade Review"'Remarkable... as powerful as anything Joyce Carol Oates has produced' Kate Kellaway, Observer * 'Troubling and remarkable' Lavinia Greenlaw, Daily Telegraph * 'Demonstrates not only the passion, pathos and psychological intensity of this most explosive of major US writers but also again showcases Oates's full-blooded, soaring prose' Irish Times * 'An important book... all men should read it' Literary Review"

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Book SynopsisHoratio Clare re-tells six myths and legends of Wales'' celebrated regions of Pembrokeshire and Gwynedd. These brilliantly written short stories bring to life the extensive history and supernatural mystery that resides in these beautiful landscapes. Each story is illustrated by Jane Matthews.

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Book SynopsisLONGLISTED FOR THE DESMOND ELLIOTT PRIZE People say ‘I’m sorry’ all the time when it can mean both ‘I’m sorry I hurt you’ and ‘I’m sorry someone else did something I have nothing to do with’. It’s like the English language gave up on trying to find a word for sympathy which wasn’t also the word for guilt. Swedish immigrant Kristin won’t talk about the Project growing inside her. Her Brazilian-born Scottish boyfriend Ciaran won’t speak English at all; he is trying to immerse himself in a Swedish språkbad language bath, to prepare for their future, whatever the fick that means. Their Edinburgh flat is starting to feel very small. As this young couple is forced to confront the thing that they are both avoiding, they must reckon with the bigger questions of the world outside, and their places in it.Trade Review‘A novel brimming with ideas and promise.’ -- Lucy Knight * The Sunday Times *‘One of the gentlest and most patient, humane, and quirky things I have read in a long time ... Hugely original.’ -- Niamh Campbell, author of This Happy‘Unique and playful.’ * Foyles *‘How We Are Translated is the most contemporary of novels; set somehow both in the now and in the distant past; in one city that could be many cities, and in two different languages, though also in defiance of language, with as much focus on the silences between words as the words themselves. It’s a novel that maintains just the right balance of oddity, intimacy and illumination. It’s a novel that anyone interested in the future of the English novel needs to read!’ -- Sara Baume, author of Spill Simmer Falter Wither‘With echoes of Ali Smith and George Saunders, How We Are Translated explores themes of identity and intimacy with admirable sensitivity and wit.’ -- Julianne Pachico, author of The Anthill‘How We Are Translated is a layered work about home, language, barriers, and belonging. Johannesson’s unusual and refreshing prose crackles with truth — burning along beautifully.’ -- Alice Bishop, author of A Constant Hum‘Our bodies and languages are made new to us again through Jessica Gaitán Johannesson’s wild and playful novel. Laying bare the absurdity of the idea of a common tongue, she takes us on an adventure through private and public languages — those which ebb and flow between lovers or arise out of necessity in a workplace obsessed with authenticity. How We Are Translated gets at the heart of how language holds us, tears at us, and can bring us close in spite of, or because of, its inevitable imperfections.’ -- Saskia Vogel, author of Permission‘I really really loved How We Are Translated ... so brilliant on language, communication, distance, the ways we speak past/around/beyond each other.’ -- Nell Stevens‘Jessica Gaitán Johannesson has a very fresh voice that packs everything with so much new meaning that you won’t think about language or communication the same way again … I’ve never read anything quite like How We Are Translated before, but I very much hope that Gaitán Johannesson will follow her debut with more of the same.’ * Shiny New Books *‘An incredibly creative, entertaining and thought-provoking novel … fizzing with ideas, wry humour and linguistic contradictions.’ -- Nic Bottomley * Bath Life *‘A novel that you might end up reading in one sitting … this is writing with breathing space, with room for the ever-shifting spectrum of life.’ -- Saskia Hayward and Matthew Leigh * Bath Magazine *‘Eccentric, but likeable ... In Gaitán Johannesson’s novel, Swedish words and phrases appear in one column with their English translation in another ... The innovation is effective. The way a foreign word looks, together with its literal translation, seems to tell us something specific, not only about another culture but about humanity generally.’ -- Miranda France * TLS *‘This is an excellent book for those who love Edinburgh, the oddities of language, and other people’s drama. One of the best books that I have read recently. It is full of moments which would be pivotal in anyone’s life and they are described with the kind of dry self-deprecation I can't help but adore.’ -- Cecilie * The Portobello Bookshop *‘Johannesson's tender and madcap debut explores themes of family, history, and language [with] a spiritedness reminiscent of the work of Elizabeth McKenzie … a delightful romp.’ * Publishers Weekly *‘Concepts of ethnicity, intimacy, and identity are woven into Jessica Gaitán Johannesson’s quirky, contemplative novel … Poignant, perceptive, and clever, How We Are Translated is a novel about the human beings who exist beyond ideals of diversity, and about the emotional implications of language.’ * Foreword, starred review *‘Well-written.’ -- Alastair Mabbott * The Herald *‘How We Are Translated is a gentle and meditative look at relationships—romantic, cultural, familial. Gaitán Johannesson creates a soft world populated by simultaneously mundane and quirky characters. This is a tender story handled with soft, deft hands.’ -- Laura Graveline * Brazos Bookstore *‘Fans of Anne Carson and Maggie Nelson will like How We Are Translated. This is a beautiful book, both inside and out … a meditation on self: how a self is both lost and found in language and translation, and how a self is both lost and found in the body and all the body, especially the female body, can and can’t do.’ -- Samantha * Bear Pond Books *

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Book SynopsisOnce upon a time, there was a lonely woman who was beautiful on the outside but sad on the inside… Meet Ava, a blonde bombshell and newly divorced banker who leads a glamorous life in Mayfair and is looking for love again. She is passionate and strong, a woman who has it all and wants more, but her professional success and fearlessness are a foil to her vulnerability and inner demons. Outwardly Ava is confident and successful, yet she feels alone in the world. Naked in Mayfair follows Ava’s uninhibited sexual odyssey as she is courted by many fascinating men. She loves sex, and her intense sexuality is her expression of a desire to find true love and connection. But whilst Ava has an amusing and pleasurable life, she is damaged inside, and the deep love she yearns for eludes her until finally, she finds purpose and peace in the most unexpected way. Sometimes shocking, often hilarious, always thought-provoking, Naked in Mayfair gives us an illuminating glimpse behind closed doors, in the back of a Bentley and at 30,000 feet. This is a glittering world of privilege and wealth, with extravagant holidays, fine dining and mega yachts. It gives us a unique insight into the secret life of a 21st-century woman’s unwavering search for love, meaning, inner peace – and ultimately, self-acceptance.Trade Review'This addictive book gives a fascinating insight into Ava’s glamorous and troubled life.' -- Woman's Own'THE perfect beach read. It’s sassy, sexy and steamy.' -- Natasha Harding, literary editor, The Sun'Newly divorced banker Ava leads a glamorous life in Mayfair and her intense sexuality is her expression of a desire to find true love and connection. But while Ava has an amusing and pleasurable life, the deep love she yearns for eludes her until, finally, she finds purpose and peace in the most unexpected way…' -- Bella Magazine'Summer's spiciest read' -- Venus Libido, @venuslibido'A raunchy read to take on holiday with you' -- Katerina Robinson, Digital Creator, @misskaterinar'One of the steamiest books I've read' -- Kayleigh, @bookwormescapes'I definitely had a YES girl moment' -- Joleigh, @berry_bookshelf'Intricately weaves together themes of desire, power, and deception.' -- Paperback Mo, @paperbackmo‘A gloriously naughty read about the lives and loves of the rich and beautiful.’ -- The Sun'Who IS the blonde 40-something banker with a £70,000 Hermes bag who's turned her post-divorce sexual adventures into a novel that makes Fifty Shades seem prudish?' -- Christa D'Souza, Daily Mail'Intricately weaves together themes of desire, power, and deception.' -- Paperback Mo, @paperbackmo'I definitely had a YES girl moment' -- Joleigh, @berry_bookshelf'One of the steamiest books I've read' -- Kayleigh, @bookwormescapes'A raunchy read to take on holiday with you' -- Katerina Robinson, Digital Creator, @misskaterinar'Summer's spiciest read' -- Venus Libido, @venuslibido

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Book Synopsis"Like a love song to my Oklahoma roots. Henderson House offers a sweet window into a past when lives and loves moved to the gentle rhythm of small-town cafes, front porch swings, and old two-lane highways." — Lisa Wingate, New York Times bestselling author of Before We Were YoursAn enchanting boardinghouse tale of sisters, secrets, and later-in-life romance, Henderson House invites you to pull up a rocking chair and lose yourself in the heartaches and hopes of 1940s Oklahoma.In May 1941, Bartlesville, Oklahoma, hums with talk of spring flowers, fishing derbies, and the growing war in Europe. And for the Blackwell sisters, who reside in a quiet neighborhood boarding house, the winds of change are blowing.Bessie Blackwell, copy room manager at Phillips Petroleum and faithful churchgoer, is the reluctant owner of a new pair of glasses. The young women in the office swear by Bessie's romantic advice, despite the fact she's a self-proclaimed spinster. Frank Davis, Henderson House’s newest tenant, throws that status into question with his gentle eyes and ready smile. But the scar on his forehead and rumors of divorce speak of a troubled past.Bessie’s sister, Florence, a sales assistant at the men's clothing store downtown, knows all about troubled pasts. Her husband is dead, and it’s only with her sister's help that she’s able to raise Johnny. Life at Henderson House is luxurious compared to growing up in Cherokee Indian Territory, but Florence wants more for her boy than a rented room. When the flagship store in Tulsa offers her a management position, Florence sets her sights on the future and keeping the family together. And neither future nor family includes Frank Davis.Mrs. Henderson, the landlady, cook, and adopted matriarch of the Blackwell clan, possesses an uncanny intuition about all her boarders. She knows true love when she sees it. But soon even her vision becomes clouded as Florence schemes to undermine her sister’s budding romance. In a desperate attempt to keep Bessie by her side, Florence exposes the sisters' darkest secret. A secret that will change their lives, and the lives of those they love, forever.Trade Review"One of those rare novels that just makes you smile, [with] plenty of betrayals and secrets to keep you turning pages." —Addison Armstrong, author of The Light of Luna Park and The War Librarian"In Henderson House, McVicker has created a world that is both cozy and yet brimming with dark secrets, the possibility of new love, and conflicting plans for the future. The very walls of the building buzz with the hopes and dreams of its variety of inhabitants, from sweet Bessie, to scheming Florence, to the mysterious new boarder, Frank Davis. Alive with small-town, 1940s details, readers will be charmed by this sweet story." —Juliette Fay, bestselling author of Catch Us When We Fall and The Half of It"A charming novel about real people, flawed but lovable. Promises, heartbreaks, and betrayals are tenderly rendered, always with a dash of humor." —Kathryn Holzman, author of The Cost of Electricity and Real Estate: A Novel "A heart-warming tale of lost love and seemingly never found family, faith, and the deep dark secrets we all keep. McVicker’s Henderson House is far more than it seems, as she bursts into the Romance world with her innovative debut novel. McVicker’s writing breathes life into the story, much like the Henderson House itself. A story virtually decades in the making, McVicker’s ability to paint a picture with words proves that some things are worth waiting for." —M.B. Lewis, author of the Award-Winning novel The Pilate Scroll

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