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Its 1980s Merseyside and teenage cousins Sophie and Charlie are at a turning point in each of their lives. Sophie, seventeen years old and stunning, falls in love with Darrell, the school caretaker, who has plans to make it big with his rock band. But when Sophie discovers that shes pregnant, her relationship with Darrell comes to an end. Though happiness is on the horizon for Sophie, it will take her time to realise who she is destined to be with. Charlie, eighteen and having struggled at school, is unhappy in his job as a chef. With Sophies help, Charlie joins the family business with surprising results



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Praise for Anne Baker's previous Merseyside sagas: 'A heartwarming saga * Woman's Weekly *
As ever, Anne peppers her story with the kind of nostalgic detail that makes her books so popular * Liverpool Echo *
A lively and entertaining affair * Historical Novels Review *
A gripping, heartwarming saga * Crosby Herald *
Truly compelling...rich in language and descriptive prose * Newcastle Upon Tyne Evening Chronicle *

A Labour of Love Sometimes true love can be found

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      Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
      Publication Date: 03/04/2008
      ISBN13: 9780755333394, 978-0755333394
      ISBN10: 075533339X

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Its 1980s Merseyside and teenage cousins Sophie and Charlie are at a turning point in each of their lives. Sophie, seventeen years old and stunning, falls in love with Darrell, the school caretaker, who has plans to make it big with his rock band. But when Sophie discovers that shes pregnant, her relationship with Darrell comes to an end. Though happiness is on the horizon for Sophie, it will take her time to realise who she is destined to be with. Charlie, eighteen and having struggled at school, is unhappy in his job as a chef. With Sophies help, Charlie joins the family business with surprising results



      Trade Review
      Praise for Anne Baker's previous Merseyside sagas: 'A heartwarming saga * Woman's Weekly *
      As ever, Anne peppers her story with the kind of nostalgic detail that makes her books so popular * Liverpool Echo *
      A lively and entertaining affair * Historical Novels Review *
      A gripping, heartwarming saga * Crosby Herald *
      Truly compelling...rich in language and descriptive prose * Newcastle Upon Tyne Evening Chronicle *

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