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'You'll love every single heart-breaking word' *****'Hands down one of the best books I've read in years' *****Finn and Kaz are about to meet for the first time.Ten-year-old Finn, a quirky, sensitive boy who talks a lot and only eats at cafes with a 5-star hygiene rating, is having a tough time at school and home.Outspoken Kaz, 59, who has an acerbic sense of humour and a heart of gold, is working at the café when Finn and his mum come in.They don't know it yet, but the second time they meet will be a moment which changes both of their lives forever . . .~*~ What readers are saying about Linda Green's books: ~*~'A heartbreaking story about loss and love''Fast-paced with in-depth characters and spooky surroundings, it ticked all my boxes''I sobbed my heart out. I'll definitely be looking out for more from this author''Dark, intriguing and heart-breaking. First book I've read by this author but certainly won't be the last''I LOVED LOVED LOVED this book''Beautifully written, deeply moving and highly recommended!''A heart-breaking story of secrets, loss and regret''A great tense read! Full of gripping moments and twists and turns'

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'A chiller with a puzzling mystery that manages to be a tearjerker too. Prepare for sleepless nights' GraziaEven the deepest-buried secrets can find their way to the surface...Moments before she dies, Nicola's grandmother Betty whispers to her that there are babies at the bottom of the garden. Nicola's mother claims she was talking nonsense. However, when Nicola's daughter finds a bone while playing in Betty's garden, it's clear that something sinister has taken place. But will unearthing painful family secrets end up tearing Nicola's family apart?The emotionally-charged suspense novel from Linda Green, the bestselling author of While My Eyes Were Closed and After I've Gone'Emotionally moving. A thought-provoking page turner with a poignant three-generational link.' Jane Corry, author of The Dead Ex, The Sunday Times Bestseller._____________________________________What readers are saying about the 'unmissable' Richard & Judy pick:'A heartbreaking story about loss and love''Fast-paced with in-depth characters and spooky surroundings, it ticked all my boxes''I sobbed my heart out. I'll definitely be looking out for more from this author''Dark, intriguing and heart-breaking. First book I've read by this author but certainly won't be the last''I LOVED LOVED LOVED this book''Beautifully written, deeply moving and highly recommended!''A heart-breaking story of secrets, loss and regret''A great tense read! Full of gripping moments and twists and turns'

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'Enjoyable, original and intriguing' B A Paris'Authentic, absorbing and unputdownable' Louise Jensen'Stunning' Jenny Blackhurst Status Update: you have 18 months left to live . . . Jess Mount goes online and discovers that her Facebook appears to have skipped forward 18 months. Her timeline is full of shocked family and friends sharing heart-breaking tributes to her, following her death in an accident. Is she the target of a cruel prank or is this a terrifying glimpse of her true fate? Jess is left scared and confused, even more so by the photos of a gorgeous baby - a son she has not yet conceived.When a post from her best friend suggests her death was deliberate, Jess realises that if she changes the future to save her own life, the baby boy she has fallen in love with may never exist...An emotionally gripping psychological suspense for fans of FRIEND REQUEST by Laura Marshall***What readers are saying about AFTER I'VE GONE'One of the best books I've ever read!' *****'Fantastic, tense and gripping' *****'Grabbed me from the very first page and didn't let go' *****'Totally gripping' *****

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From the bestselling author of While My Eyes Were Closed comes a grippingly emotional novel about how far we can trust those closest to us. 'Linda Green is bloody brilliant!' Amanda Prowse, #1 bestselling authorThe only relationship she can't save is her own . . .Alison is a marriage counsellor. Her job is to help couples who fear they have reached the end of the line. But the trouble with spending your time sorting out other people's problems is that you tend to take your eye off your own. Even when her husband's ex Lydia arrives on the doorstep demanding to see her son, Alison thinks she can handle it. But what Alison doesn't realise is that Lydia is the one person who has the ability to destroy their perfect family. And sometimes the cracks can run so deep that even a marriage mender can't repair them . . .

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Two families divided by hate. A love that will not die.Sylvie and Donna travel on the same train to work each day but have never spoken. Their families are on different sides of the bitter Brexit divide, although the tensions and arguments at home give them much in common.What they don't know is that their eldest children, Rachid and Jodie, are about to meet for the first time and fall in love. Aware that neither family will approve, the teenagers vow to keep their romance a secret.But as Sylvie's family feel increasingly unwelcome in England, a desire for a better life threatens Rachid and Jodie's relationship. Can their love unite their families - or will it end in tragedy?'Powerful and moving' RACHEL EDWARDS'Heart-wrenching' 5* READER REVIEW'A thought-provoking triumph' MIKE GAYLE'Such a beautiful story' 5* READER REVIEW'Outstanding' SUSAN LEWIS'Compelling' 5* READER REVIEW'Original and powerful . . . You'll love it' LOUISE BEECH'A love story like no other' 5* READER REVIEW'Warm, wise and very moving' ARAMINTA HALL'I could not put it down' 5* READER REVIEW'Absolutely loved In Little Stars' LUCY DIAMOND'Intelligent, thought-provoking and heart-breaking' 5* READER REVIEWPlease note this novel contains details of racial abuse and racially motivated violence.

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Ever look at your life and find yourself wondering: how did this happen?When Claire discovers the list she wrote as a teenager entitled '20 Years From Now', she realises how far removed her life is from the one she'd imagined. Divorced. Stuck in a dead-end job. Dating a man who is desperate to settle down to a future she doesn't want . . . it's time for Claire to put her life back on track, before it's too late.From the bestselling author of While My Eyes Were Closed comes a poignant novel about what could have been . . .WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THINGS I WISH I'D KNOWN'Heart-warming and real' *****'Took me back to my own teenage years and all that raw emotion and lure of first love' *****'Absorbing, thought-provoking must-read!' *****Also available from Linda Green:After I've GoneAnd Then It HappenedWhile My Eyes Were ClosedI Did a Bad ThingTen Reasons Not to Fall in LoveThe Last Thing She Told Me***

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'Funny and touching' Sunday Express'A feel-good, thought-provoking gem' Star'Both tear-jerking and hilarious, it got my vote' Take a BreakSOMETIMES, THE CRAZIEST IDEAS TURN OUT TO BE THE BEST ONES.When Sam, Jackie and Anna successfully campaign to save their children's school lollipop lady, they are asked by a TV reporter if they fancy standing in the general election. It is, of course, a crazy idea: Sam's youngest son has an incurable disease, Jackie is desperate for another child and her mum is struggling with Alzheimers, Anna's teenagers - and marriage - are in danger of going off the rails. But just think what they could do if they got to run the country . . .WHAT READERS ARE SAYIING ABOUT THE MUMMYFESTO'Brilliant, just brilliant!! Best book I've read in years!' *****'Just who we need to run the country!' *****'Irresistible!' *****'Takes you on a rollercoaster adventure full of hope' *****

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From the bestselling author of While My Eyes Were Closed and One Moment comes a powerful, emotional novel about how far we can trust those closest to us. 'Linda Green is bloody brilliant!' Amanda ProwseYou can run from the past but you can't always stop it catching up with you . . .Alison is a marriage mender. Her job is to help couples who fear they have reached the end of the road. So when her husband's ex Lydia arrives on the doorstep demanding to see her son, Alison thinks she can handle it. But what Alison doesn't realise is that Lydia is the one person who has the ability to destroy their happy family. And sometimes the cracks run too deep to ever be repaired . . .WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE MARRIAGE MENDER'The best book I've read in a very long time' *****'I couldn't put it down!' *****'A fantastic emotional rollercoaster' *****'Read it now!' *****

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'Kept me hooked for hours!' Amazon reviewer. From the bestselling author of While My Eyes Were Closed, comes a heartbreaking story of love against all odds.How would you feel if the only man you'd ever loved was taken away from you? And imagine how he'd feel if he hadn't really been taken away at all - but couldn't find a way to let you know...Mel Taylor was thirteen years old when she found Adam. Twenty years on, they are still blissfully in love. She has everything she ever wished for. But Mel's happiness is spoilt by a secret from their past and a niggling fear that her good fortune can't last forever. Despite her husband Adam's efforts to reassure her that nothing bad is going to happen, Mel can't shake the feeling that good things can't last forever. But what she isn't expecting, is something so terrible that their lives will be changed forever . . .

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'I was desperate to read more!' Amazon reviewer. From the bestselling author of While My Eyes Were Closed comes a heartbreaking novel about starting over.Jo Gilroy, an award-winning TV news reporter, gave her heart away once. She won't be making the same mistake again. Having been dumped by Richard, the father of her toddler son Alfie, she returns to work to find she has been demoted and that Richard is now her boss.As she tries to pick up the pieces of her shattered life, she resolves to never fall in love again. But then along comes enigmatic children's entertainer Dan Brady, who is a huge hit with Alfie. Just as she wonders if she can risk opening her heart again, dark secrets from Dan's past emerge and Jo discovers that he has his own reasons not to fall in love. Reasons that now threaten to tear their happiness apart . . .

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'Powerful and moving' RACHEL EDWARDS'Very compelling, told with real depth and passion' 5* Reader Review'Absolutely loved it' LUCY DIAMONDTwo families divided by hateA love that will not die.Sylvie and Donna travel on the same train to work each day but have never spoken. Their families are on different sides of the bitter Brexit divide, although the tensions and arguments at home give them much in common.What they don't know is that their eldest children, Rachid and Jodie, are about to meet for the first time and fall in love. Aware that neither family will approve, the teenagers vow to keep their romance a secret.But as Sylvie's family feel increasingly unwelcome in England, a desire for a better life threatens Rachid and Jodie's relationship. Can their love unite their families - or will it end in tragedy?'A powerful and thought-provoking triumph' MIKE GAYLE'Romeo and Juliet in post-referendum Yorkshire' SHELLEY HARRIS'Outstanding' SUSAN LEWIS'A love story in a world full of prejudice and bias' ANSTEY HARRIS'Original and powerful' LOUISE BEECH'This book broke my heart' CHARLOTTE DUCKWORTHPlease note this novel contains details of racial abuse and racially motivated violence.

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'Clever and compelling' Dorothy Koomson'Very punchy and terrifyingly plausible' Sunday Mirror'Linda Green is bloody brilliant!' Amanda ProwseA nail-biting psychological drama for fans of the Richard & Judy bestseller THE LAST THING SHE TOLD MEOne, two, three . . .Lisa Dale shuts her eyes and counts to one hundred during a game of hide-and-seek. When she opens them, her four-year-old daughter Ella is gone. Disappeared without a trace. The police, the media and Lisa's family all think they know who snatched Ella.But what if the person who took her isn't a stranger? What if they are convinced they are doing the right thing? And what if Lisa's little girl is in danger of disappearing forever?*****WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT WHILE MY EYES WERE CLOSED'Very gripping and wonderfully written' *****'I was hooked' *****'A thrilling page-turner' *****

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'Utterly compulsive' Amazon reviewer. From the #1 bestselling author of While My Eyes Were Closed.Sarah Roberts used to be good. Then she did something bad. Very bad. Now, years later, she's living a good life. She works as a local newspaper reporter and lives with her saintly boyfriend Jonathan. She has no reason to think her guilty past will ever catch up with her. Until Nick, the man she was prepared to risk everything for, walks back into her life. And suddenly, what's good and bad aren't so clear to Sarah any more . . .

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