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Full of romance and humour, this is a book about fresh starts, friendship and the unexpected places we find happiness. ‘I love getting lost in a Jules Wake book!’ Debbie Johnson, bestselling author of the Comfort Food Cafe series This is the story of two women.One old, one young.One looking for new adventures. One looking for a purpose.Both needing a friend. And this is how, along with two little girls in need of a family, a gorgeous stranger, and a scruffy dog, they bring the whole community together every Saturday morning for love, laughter and a little bit of running…(well, power walking). Some people come into your life when you need them the most. Readers are loving THE SATURDAY MORNING PARK RUN: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This heart-warming read will leave you feeling happy, emotional, and potentially ready for a run… A gorgeous, engaging charm of a read’ Jenn, Amazon reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I am addicted to books by Jules and as her stories are simply delightful and heartwarming however this one is just magical’ KR, Amazon reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Absolutely loved this gem of a book! A great read detailing the benefits of family life, work life balance, friendship, love and intergenerational friendships!’ Sally, Amazon reviewer

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‘A delightful story that shows the value of kindness, acceptance and humour in creating bonds that truly matter among unlikely friends! It's a perfect summer read!’ Faith Hogan, #1 bestselling author of The Midnight Ladies Swimming Club For fans of The Saturday Morning Park Run! Take the plunge and discover a gorgeous new read full of friendship, love and the healing power of community! Ettie is trying to figure out her future. Dominic’s just trying to forget his past. But with the help of some unlikely friends, young and old, a secret lake hidden in the grounds of a beautiful estate and a scruffy dog, a new community is formed – right when they all need each other the most. Readers can’t get enough of The Wednesday Morning Wild Swim: ‘The highlight of my week – its full of friendship, romance and humour…Great characters and superb writing’ Jenn ‘A great read full of kindness, acceptance, fighting for what matters and friendship!’ Sally ‘A truly delightful book…I totally enjoyed every moment I spent reading’ Judy ‘A wonderful story with a likeable group of characters…a delight’ Christine ‘I absolutely loved this book…It’s all about people finding their confidence through swimming and falling in love’ Rosamund ‘Brilliant story about wild swimming and friendship…enjoyable right to the end’ Joanne ‘Definitely a book to read to help you feel better in these troubled times’ Colin ‘A fabulously uplifting read with a very sassy main character in Ettie’ Sarah

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'A lovely, touching, uplifting read with a very likeable heroine and a dishy vet - and delightful dogs' Phillipa AshleyWelcome to your new cottage in the country - complete with grumpy vet, village gossip and a very muddy dog . . .City girl Ella wants to take refuge in the country, lick her wounds and work out what she's going to do with the rest of her life. She certainly doesn't want to have a four-legged house guest or anything to do with village life. Unfortunately, the inhabitants of Wilsgrave have other ideas.Settling in to her godmother's house for a few months of R&R, Ella finds herself the reluctant babysitter of a badly behaved Labrador - and her plans of staying mainly indoors scuppered. But as she's forced into wellies and into the village's way of doing things, Ella meets people who make her think again about what she really wants out of life and love, starting with her new furry best friend . . .A gorgeously romantic tale set in an idyllic countryside village, from the author of ebook bestseller Covent Garden in the Snow. Perfect for fans of Trisha Ashley and Katie Fforde.________________ What everyone's saying about A Girl's Best Friend:'The perfect read to curl up with' Zara Stoneley'A heart-warming tale of falling in love with life again' Debbie Johnson'Packed full of lovely characters, wagging tails and self re-discovery' ***** Reader Review'Pure escapism' ***** Reader Review'The author made me laugh and cry . . . A good read for a sunny afternoon' ***** Reader Review'I enjoyed it so much I finished it within 24 hours' ***** Reader Review

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In the war against Hitler every secret counts… ‘Shines a light on a part of the British war effort I’d previously not been aware of…a fascinating, informative and heartwarming novel, and I loved it’ The New York Times and Sunday Times bestseller Jill Mansell Society heiress Evelyn Brooke-Edwards is a skilled interrogator – her beauty making her a non-threat in the eyes of the prisoners. Farm girl Betty Connors may not be able to type as she claimed, but her crack analytical skills soon find her unearthing covert connections. German ex-pat Judith Stern never expected to find herself listening in to German POW’s whispered conversations, but the Nazis took her father from her so she will do whatever it takes to help the Allies end this war. Billeted together in the attic of Latimer House – a place where secrets abound – Evelyn, Betty and Judith soon form a bond of friendship that carries them through the war. Because nothing is stronger than women united. Tucked away in the Buckinghamshire countryside, Latimer House, a grand country estate, stands proudly – a witness to some of greatest secrets of WW2. Used by the SOE to hold Nazi prisoners of war, this stunning historical novel is inspired by the untold story of the secret listeners of ‘M Room’ who worked day and night to help the Allies win the war. A must-read for fans of Mandy Robotham, Fiona Valpy and Kate Quinn. Readers love The Secrets of Latimer House: ‘Freaking fabulous! Five perfect stars for this perfect book!…The writing was wowza. So beautifully done. It flowed amazingly and honestly I couldn't tear my eyes from my Kindle’ Rubie ‘A truly fabulous read, full of drama intrigue and three fabulous characters’ Jeanie ‘I really enjoy this type of book which brings strong women together in exceptional circumstances, and this one did not disappoint’ Angela ‘This five-star read is the first historical fiction novel for Jules Wake and I think you’ll agree with me it’s a real treat for lovers of this genre!!!’ Norma ‘An excellent WWII-era historical fiction novel that is gripping, suspenseful, and engaging. I really enjoyed it!’ Rachel

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‘A delicious Christmas delight’ – Sunday Times bestseller Katie Fforde The perfect Christmas romance for fans of Karen Swan. Tilly Hunter has fabulous friends, her dream job as a make-up artist with a prestigious opera company and Felix, her kind and caring husband to be. It looks set to be the most perfect Christmas yet! But when a monumental blunder forces her to work closely with new IT director Marcus Walker, it's not only the roast chestnut stalls on the cobbles of her beloved Covent Garden that cause sparks to fly… Super serious and brooding, Marcus hasn’t got a creative bone in his sharp-suited body. For technophobe Tilly, it's a match made in hell. And yet, when Tilly discovers her fiancé isn’t at all what he seems, it's Marcus who's there for her with a hot chocolate and a surprisingly strong shoulder to cry on … He might just be the best Christmas present she’s ever had. Everyone is raving about Covent Garden in the Snow… ‘Had me laughing from the first page!’ Rachel’s Random Reads ‘Buy this book, put up a do not disturb sign and enjoy indulging in every page – you won't be disappointed!’ Gem’s Quiet Corner ‘A romantic and hilarious novel with a beautiful and snowy Christmas atmosphere’ Chicklit Club ‘Oh I absolutely loved Tilly! What a fun, festive book, and a beautiful cover’ LoveReading.com

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The perfect uplifting romcom for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Beth O’Leary and Lindsey Kelk! Jess is falling for Sam. Sam is falling for Jess. But it seems life will do whatever it takes to make them fall apart. When Jess and Sam lock eyes at a party, a spark ignites. The spark. But love at first sight isn’t like the movies, especially when Sam’s ex, Victoria, is determined to make their honeymoon period a living hell. Is love at first sight enough? Readers can’t get enough of The Spark: ‘If I could give this book more stars I would…My number 1 read so far this year’ Lisa-Marie ‘Aw man aw man aw man…This book is the best feel good contemporary romance I've read in a while…Had me screaming at the plot twist’ Tyler ‘The perfect romantic comedy…Uplifting and makes you warm and fuzzy’ Zoe ‘I loved this book! I couldn't put it down until I had finished it and that doesn't happen very often…a romance you will be rooting for from start to finish’ Pamela ‘I absolutely loved this!! Definitely a book for fans of Sophie Kinsella and also for fans of The Flat Share and The Switch’ Nicola ‘My first book by this author and won't be my last…A fab romcom read and the perfect pick me up in the current times’ Helen ‘I finished this adorable romance in a single day…a great escapist read that has lots of chemistry and a strong, independent, female lead’ Raven ‘This book drew me in from the very first page and I couldn't put it down…Thoughtful, truthful, heartbreaking, and heartwarming’ Sandra ‘This is my first Jules Wake read and certainly will not be my last, what a breath of fresh air this was!’ Lucy ‘This uplifting book had me up all night turning those pages, and boy was it worth the bags under my eyes this morning’ Margaret ‘This author is becoming one of my favourite authors!…I was genuinely sad to finish this book and could have started it all over again! ’ Sharon

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