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Book Synopsis_________________Thank goodness for Katie Fforde, the perfect author to bring comfort in difficult times. She really is the queen of uplifting, feel good romance.' AJ PEARCE_________________A change of scene or a change of heart?When your boyfriend calls you impulsive, what do you do? If you're Jenny Porter, you dash off to Scotland determined to save a failing textile mill, of course.That's how Jenny finds herself having awkward encounters with the abrasive but disconcertingly attractive Ross Grant.And then, just as things between Jenny and Ross develop into something more interesting, her boyfriend Henry arrives in Scotland.Should she do the sensible thing and follow Henry back to London? Or might her Highland adventure be more than just a fling?_________________The whole world loves Katie Fforde''s work:''Like a good wedding, it will leave Trade ReviewThe ideal summer read * Choice *The romance fizzes along with good humour and is a good, fat, summery read * Sunday Mirror *Old-fashioned romance of the best sort … funny, comforting * Elle *

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Book Synopsis'It's like a big hug in a book' - Janice Hallett, author of The AppealA novel about love, loss and the importance of living life to the full, Annie Stanley, All at Sea by Sue Teddern is proof that it’s often the most difficult moments in life that show us what really matters.Sometimes the end is only the beginning . . .Annie is single, unemployed and just a bit stuck when her beloved father dies unexpectedly. Furious at his partner’s plans to scatter his ashes somewhere of no emotional significance, Annie seizes the urn and, on a whim, decides to take it on a tour of the thirty-one sea areas that make up the shipping forecast, which her father loved listening to, despite living in landlocked St Albans.Travelling around the coastline of Britain searching for the perfect place to say goodbye, she starts to wonder if it might be time to rethink some of the relationships in her life – but is it too late for second chances?'Witty, wise with wonderful characters. I absolutely loved this book' - Katie Fforde, author of A Springtime AffairTrade ReviewA funny, warm, wry writer -- David Nicholls, bestselling author of One Day and Sweet SorrowThis charming, well-judged debut novel balances seaside kitsch and mordant humour. Deckchair optional -- ObserverWitty, wise with wonderful characters. I absolutely loved this book -- Katie Fforde, author of A Springtime Affair and Highland FlingThis bittersweet story about grief has just the right balance of poignancy and humour -- Good HousekeepingI loved Annie Stanley: she's a gloriously imperfect heroine who takes you on a stormy journey of grief, love and Britain's brilliant coastline. I was swept away -- Eva Carter, author of How To Save a LifeA journey to rediscover that life really is worth living * OK Magazine *This is a brilliantly funny, heartwarming celebration of life, love, grief and the Shipping Forecast -- Georgia Pritchett, author of My Mess Is a Bit of a LifePoignant, funny and full of emotional resonance. You cannot help but root for Annie Stanley as she embarks on a journey that is both stormy and strangely reassuring -- Elizabeth Enfield, author of Ivy and AbeDevoured this funny, tender book and fell in love with chaotic bumbler Annie Stanley along the way. Can’t wait to see her again -- Jenny Landreth, author of Swell and Break A LegThis book is packed with heart and wit. I was moved and laughed out loud so many times. I truly love Annie. Her journey and the people in her world are completely real to me -- Jo Clegg, author of The Summer Holiday

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Book Synopsis'It's like a big hug in a book' - Janice Hallett, author of The AppealSometimes the end is only the beginning . . . Annie is single, unemployed and just a bit stuck when her beloved father dies unexpectedly. Furious at his partner’s plans to scatter his ashes somewhere of no emotional significance, Annie seizes the urn and, on a whim, decides to take it on a tour of the thirty-one sea areas that make up the shipping forecast, which her father loved listening to, despite living in landlocked St Albans. Travelling around the coastline of Britain searching for the perfect place to say goodbye, she starts to wonder if it might be time to rethink some of the relationships in her life – but is it too late for second chances?A novel about love, loss and the importance of living life to the full, Annie Stanley, All at Sea by Sue Teddern is proof that it’s often the most difficult moments in life that show us what really matters.'Witty, wise with wonderful characters. I absolutely loved this book' - Katie Fforde, author of A Springtime AffairTrade ReviewA funny, warm, wry writer -- David Nicholls, bestselling author of One Day and Sweet SorrowThis charming, well-judged debut novel balances seaside kitsch and mordant humour. Deckchair optional -- ObserverWitty, wise with wonderful characters. I absolutely loved this book -- Katie Fforde, author of A Springtime Affair and Highland FlingThis bittersweet story about grief has just the right balance of poignancy and humour * Good Housekeeping *This is a brilliantly funny, heartwarming celebration of life, love, grief and the Shipping Forecast -- Georgia Pritchett, author of My Mess Is a Bit of a LifeI loved Annie Stanley: she's a gloriously imperfect heroine who takes you on a stormy journey of grief, love and Britain's brilliant coastline. I was swept away -- Eva Carter, author of How To Save a LifeA journey to rediscover that life really is worth living * OK Magazine *Poignant, funny and full of emotional resonance. You cannot help but root for Annie Stanley as she embarks on a journey that is both stormy and strangely reassuring -- Elizabeth Enfield, author of Ivy and AbeFunny and moving and the perfect read for grey days -- Frances Quinn, author of The Smallest ManDevoured this funny, tender book and fell in love with chaotic bumbler Annie Stanley along the way. Can’t wait to see her again -- Jenny Landreth, author of Swell and Break A LegThis book is packed with heart and wit. I was moved and laughed out loud so many times. I truly love Annie. Her journey and the people in her world are completely real to me -- Jo Clegg, author of The Summer HolidayIt's like a big hug in a book -- Janice Hallett, author of The Appeal

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Book SynopsisIn Eva Carter's How to Save a Life, saving a life is only the start of the story . . .'A sweeping, brave, epic love story. I was hooked from the very first page' – Josie Silver, author of One Day in December'I couldn't put it down until I reached the final page' – Beth O'Leary, author of The FlatshareIt’s nearly midnight on the eve of the millennium when eighteen-year-old Joel’s heart stops. A school friend, Kerry, performs CPR for almost twenty exhausting minutes, ultimately saving Joel’s life, while her best friend Tim freezes, unable to help. That moment of life and death changes the course of all three lives over the next two decades: each time Kerry, Joel and Tim believe they’ve found love, discovered their vocation, or simply moved on, their lives collide again.. . . Because bravery isn’t just about life or death decisions; it’s also about how to keep on living afterwards.Trade ReviewHow to Save a Life is so rich and fully-rounded – a sweeping, brave, epic love story. I was hooked from the very first page. I loved it. All the stars -- Josie Silver, author of One Day in December and The Two Lives of Lydia BirdA gripping love story that doesn't shy away from the mess and complexity of real life. I couldn't put it down until I reached the final page -- Beth O'Leary, author of The Flatshare and The SwitchWe fell head over heels for this sweeping love story * The Sun, Fabulous Magazine *Couldn't put it down. Gripping, unflinching, honest and dramatic -- Jill Mansell, author of And Now You're BackAn enthralling epic that swept me along through the highs and lows. I feel I’ve lived three different but tightly intertwined lives -- Katie Fforde, author of A Springtime Affair and Highland FlingA sliding-doors tale of life and loss * Woman's Own *I was completely swept away by How To Save A Life which truly is a salve for the soul. It’s a beautiful book, full of drama, passion and truth: you’ll remember Joel, Kerry and Tim long after you finish reading their story -- Rowan Coleman, author of The Memory Book and The Girl At the WindowA heart-stopping, heart-wrenching and heart-warming story that kept me reading well into the night. I loved it -- Clare Pooley, author of The Authenticity ProjectA beautiful love story * Bella *How To Save A Life is an epic novel that starts with one life-or-death event and then follows the lives of three complex people to show how that moment changed everything. And this novel will change you. It’s extraordinary — a very, very special book indeed -- Julie Cohen, author of Together and SpiritedImpossible to put down, I adored it. How to Save a Life is heartrending and uplifting, tragic and triumphant.It pulses with pain, passion and exquisite pleasure: I don’t think I've read a love triangle which has been so addictive -- Cathy Bramley, author of The Lemon Tree Cafe and My Kind of HappyA heartwarming page-turner * Closer *A fabulous story of the strength and fragility of life, love and friendships -- Milly Johnson, author of My One True NorthMoving, gripping, with unforgettable characters, How to Save A Life is a beautiful page-turner with a very big heart. I just loved it -- Eve Chase author of The Glass HouseI fell in love with the characters from page one. Eva captured perfectly the impact of a life-changing event when young; how it impacts how we live and love going forwards. How to Save a Life is the very epitome of a life-affirming novel. I absolutely loved it -- Katy Regan, author of Little Big Love and How To Find Your Way Home

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Book SynopsisIn Eva Carter's How to Save a Life, saving a life is only the start of the story . . .'A sweeping, brave, epic love story. I was hooked from the very first page' - Josie Silver, author of One Night on the IslandEighteen-year-old Kerry has had a crush on Joel for years, but knows he's out of her league. Then something extraordinary happens: minutes before midnight on the eve of the millennium, Joel collapses and Kerry saves his life.As Kerry supports Joel through his recovery, they discover a connection neither of them anticipated – until, haunted by what might have been, he abruptly ends their relationship.Over the course of the next two decades, the two are bound by that moment of life and death; each time they believe they’ve found love, discovered their vocation, or simply moved on, their lives collide again. But Joel got a second chance at life; will Kerry get a second chance at love?Because bravery isn’t just about life or death decisions; it’s also about what happens next . . .'I couldn't put it down until I reached the final page' - Beth O'Leary, author of The FlatshareTrade ReviewHow to Save a Life is so rich and fully-rounded – a sweeping, brave, epic love story. I was hooked from the very first page. I loved it. All the stars -- Josie Silver, author of One Day in December and The Two Lives of Lydia BirdWe fell head over heels for this sweeping love story * Fabulous Magazine *A gripping love story that doesn't shy away from the mess and complexity of real life. I couldn't put it down until I reached the final page -- Beth O'Leary, author of The Flatshare and The SwitchA sliding-doors tale of life and loss * Woman's Own *I was absorbed by this enthralling love story from the very first page -- Rosie Walsh, author of The Man Who Didn't CallA heartwarming page-turner * Closer *A heart-stopping, heart-wrenching and heart-warming story that kept me reading well into the night. I loved it -- Clare Pooley, author of The Authenticity ProjectA beautiful love story * Bella *How To Save A Life is an epic novel that starts with one life-or-death event and then follows the lives of three complex people to show how that moment changed everything. And this novel will change you. It’s extraordinary — a very, very special book indeed -- Julie Cohen, author of Together and SpiritedCouldn't put it down. Gripping, unflinching, honest and dramatic -- Jill Mansell, author of And Now You're BackAn enthralling epic that swept me along through the highs and lows. I feel I’ve lived three different but tightly intertwined lives -- Katie Fforde, author of A Springtime Affair and Highland FlingI was completely swept away by How To Save A Life which truly is a salve for the soul. It’s a beautiful book, full of drama, passion and truth: you’ll remember Joel, Kerry and Tim long after you finish reading their story -- Rowan Coleman, author of The Memory Book and The Girl At the WindowA fabulous story of the strength and fragility of life, love and friendships -- Milly Johnson, author of My One True NorthImpossible to put down, I adored it. How to Save a Life is heartrending and uplifting, tragic and triumphant.It pulses with pain, passion and exquisite pleasure: I don’t think I've read a love triangle which has been so addictive -- Cathy Bramley, author of The Lemon Tree Cafe and My Kind of HappyMoving, gripping, with unforgettable characters, How to Save A Life is a beautiful page-turner with a very big heart. I just loved it -- Eve Chase author of The Glass HouseI fell in love with the characters from page one. Eva captured perfectly the impact of a life-changing event when young; how it impacts how we live and love going forwards. How to Save a Life is the very epitome of a life-affirming novel. I absolutely loved it -- Katy Regan, author of Little Big Love and How To Find Your Way Home

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