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'A fresh, original love story, beautifully told.' RUTH HOGAN, author of The Keeper of Lost ThingsAfter 50 years together Stan still adores his wife... so why is he dating again?Bonnie and Stan are soulmates. They met during the Swinging Sixties, to the soundtrack of The Beatles and the Merseybeat scene. Now they've grown up and grown old together, had children and grandchildren. They are finally building their dream home, when disaster strikes.Stan is running out of time, and can't bear the thought of leaving Bonnie alone. Alongside his teenage granddaughter Greya, he forms a plan to find Bonnie a new love of her life. And she must never find out...Bonnie & Stan is a poignant, surprising love story set during the Swinging Sixties and the present day. Ultimately feel-good and full of emotion, Bonnie & Stan will make your heart sing.

Auschwitz, 1943: As I held the tiny baby in my arms, my fingers traced the black tattoo etched across her little thigh. And I prayed that one day this set of numbers, identical to her mother's, would have the power to reunite a family torn apart by war...Ana Kaminski is pushed through the iron gates of Auschwitz beside her frightened young friend Ester Pasternak. As they reach the front of the line, Ana quietly declares herself a midwife - and Ester her assistant. Their arms are tattooed and they're ordered to the maternity hut. Ana knows the fate of many are in her hands, and vows to do everything she can to save them.When two guards in their chilling SS uniforms march in and snatch a blond-haired baby from its mother it's almost too much for Ana to bear. Consoling the distraught woman, Ana realises that the guards are taking the healthiest babies and placing them with German families, so they will survive. And there are whispers the war is nearly over... Ana and Ester begin to secretly tattoo little ones with their mother's numbers, praying one day they might be reunited.Then, early one morning, Ana notices the small bump under Ester's thin striped clothing...An absolutely heart-breaking and page-turning WW2 novel of one woman's bravery and determination to bring life and hope into a broken world. Fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, The Alice Network and The Nightingale will be gripped.Why readers love The Midwife of Auschwitz:'Wow... literally pulled my heart out of my chest... had me feeling all of the emotions' Spooky's Maze Of Books'Absolutely heartbreaking... sobbed my heart out near the end of the book... AMAZING!!' NetGalley reviewer'Heartbreaking yet also heart-warming... beautifully written... my favorite reads of 2022!!' NetGalley reviewer

Everyone would spare a moment of kindness for a stranger when they were in trouble... wouldn't they?Supermarket delivery driver Charlie enjoys his new job, because he doesn't have to spend too long with people, who, he's found, are nothing but trouble. But when he's assigned the Hope Row street, he realises there are a lot of lonely people out there - and for some, he's their only interaction. The supermarket boss tells Charlie he's a driver, not a social worker - but Charlie's tough exterior begins to soften, and he can't help show a little kindness to the Hope Row residents, helping them find their place in the world once more. But will his helping hand make everything worse?'I adored this feel good book' Netgalley reviewer'A book about hope, forgiveness, love and friendship that will touch your heart' Netgalley reviewer'I couldn't love this book anymore if I tried!' Netgalley reviewerAn uplifting novel about community, friends and finding your way. Perfect for fans of Jenny Colgan, Ruth Hogan and Carole Matthews.

Auschwitz, 1945: I rock my baby gently in my arms, willing him to be quiet so he's not taken from me...Naomi Demetriou has survived for three years behind the walls of Auschwitz. But when an SS officer singles her out, life becomes even harder. And she discovers she's pregnant...With the support of midwife Ana, Naomi gives birth to a baby boy. Hiding in the shadows, she vows to do whatever it takes to keep little Isaac safe.But Naomi is shoved into a line of people being marched out of the iron gates. Tears sting in her eyes. It all happened so fast. She was unable to grab the bundle of blankets containing her precious son.But Ana is still there, can she save him?What readers are saying about The Last Baby in Auschwitz:'Heartbreaking... Grabbed me from the first chapter and didn't let go until the very end... Just leaves you speechless... Incredible.' Real reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Stayed with me long after I turned the final page... Breaks your heart and then slowly pieces it back together... Heartbreaking... Drew me in completely... Unforgettable.' Real reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Ripped my heart out and sewed it back together!... heartbreaking... amazing... have the tissues handy as yes, you will cry when reading it.' Real reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wow... heartbreaking... truly stole my heart... sticks with you long after the final page.' Real reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Omg I think this book broke my heart. I ugly cried... A must read.' Real reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐