‘This is the book we all need right now: a story of kindness and hope. I absolutely loved it’ Anstey Harris, bestselling author of Richard and Judy Book Club pick The Truths and Triumphs of Grace Atherton She’s not lost. She’s just waiting to be found… ‘Completely beguiling – a messy, loveable cast of characters with Dawn at the centre, bringing the light. A truly lovely read’Beth Morrey, Sunday Times bestselling author of Saving MissyDawn Elisabeth Brightside has been running from her past for twenty-two years and two months, precisely.So when she is offered a bed in St Jude’s Hostel for the Homeless, it means so much more than just a roof over her head.But with St Jude’s threatened with closure, Dawn worries that everything is about to crumble around her all over again.Perhaps, with a little help from her new friends, she can find a way to save this light in the darkness?And maybe, just maybe, Dawn will finally have a place to call home…. The utterly charming feel-good debut novel of summer 2021 to curl up with.

‘This is the book we all need right now: a story of kindness and hope. I absolutely loved it’Anstey Harris, bestselling author of Richard and Judy Book Club pick The Truths and Triumphs of Grace AthertonShe’s not lost. She’s just waiting to be found…‘Completely beguiling – a messy, loveable cast of characters with Dawn at the centre, bringing the light. A truly lovely read’Beth Morrey, Sunday Times bestselling author of Saving MissyDawn Elisabeth Brightside has been running from her past for twenty-two years and two months, precisely.So when she is offered a bed in St Jude’s Hostel for the Homeless, it means so much more than just a roof over her head.But with St Jude’s threatened with closure, Dawn worries that everything is about to crumble around her all over again.Perhaps, with a little help from her new friends, she can find a way to save this light in the darkness?And maybe, just maybe, Dawn will finally have a place to call home….The utterly charming feel-good debut novel of summer 2021 to curl up with.

‘This is the book we all need right now: a story of kindness and hope. I absolutely loved it’ Anstey Harris, bestselling author of Richard and Judy Book Club pick The Truths and Triumphs of Grace Atherton She’s not lost. She’s just waiting to be found… Dawn Elisabeth Brightside has been running from her past for twenty-two years and two months, precisely.So when she is offered a bed in St Jude’s Hostel for the Homeless, it means so much more than just a roof over her head.But with St Jude’s threatened with closure, Dawn worries that everything is about to crumble around her all over again.Perhaps, with a little help from her new friends, she can find a way to save this light in the darkness?And maybe, just maybe, Dawn will finally have a place to call home…. The utterly charming feel-good debut novel of summer 2021 about friendship, community and kindness to curl up with.

One small act can make a big differenceViolet Strong is strong by name but not by nature, or so she thinks. She listens but never talks about herself. She’s friendly but doesn’t have many real friends. She’s become good at keeping people at a distance ever since she left home at eighteen and never looked back.But when Violet is forced to return home to care for her estranged mother, Glenys, she quickly finds out that life as a carer isn’t easy. Feeling overwhelmed, she’s forced to turn to the other local carers, including childhood friend, Adam, for help.Although returning home still feels like a mistake, maybe it will help Violet right some wrongs. After all, she can’t keep running from her past forever, and in learning to look after others, perhaps Violet can start to finally love herself…Your favourite authors LOVE Jessica Ryn’s heartwarming novels:‘Well-written and entertaining’ Katie Fforde, A Springtime Affair‘Full of hope, love and kindness’ Kirsty Capes, Careless‘Warm-hearted, moving and funny’ Frances Quinn, The Smallest Man‘Had my heart from the first page’ Stephanie Butland, Lost For Words‘Made me laugh and ugly-cry in the best possible way’ Freya Sampson, The Last Library–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Readers love Jessica Ryn’s heartwarming and uplifting books:‘Perfect escapism’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘The characters are so believable’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I was hooked from the first page’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Uplifting and joyous’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘This is a hug in book form that will give you all the feels’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘This story will melt your heart’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A story of warmth, kindness and forgiveness’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A truly heartwarming read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

One small act can make a big differenceViolet Strong is strong by name but not by nature, or so she thinks. She listens but never talks about herself. She’s friendly but doesn’t have many real friends. She’s become good at keeping people at a distance ever since she left home at eighteen and never looked back.But when Violet is forced to return home to care for her estranged mother, Glenys, she quickly finds out that life as a carer isn’t easy. Feeling overwhelmed, she’s forced to turn to the other local carers, including childhood friend, Adam, for help.Although returning home still feels like a mistake, maybe it will help Violet right some wrongs. After all, she can’t keep running from her past forever, and in learning to look after others, perhaps Violet can start to finally love herself…Your favourite authors LOVE Jessica Ryn’s heartwarming novels:‘Well-written and entertaining’ Katie Fforde, A Springtime Affair‘Full of hope, love and kindness’ Kirsty Capes, Careless‘Warm-hearted, moving and funny’ Frances Quinn, The Smallest Man‘Had my heart from the first page’ Stephanie Butland, Lost For Words‘Made me laugh and ugly-cry in the best possible way’ Freya Sampson, The Last Library–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Readers love Jessica Ryn’s heartwarming and uplifting books:‘Perfect escapism’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘The characters are so believable’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I was hooked from the first page’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Uplifting and joyous’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘This is a hug in book form that will give you all the feels’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘This story will melt your heart’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A story of warmth, kindness and forgiveness’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A truly heartwarming read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

One small act can make a big differenceViolet Strong is strong by name but not by nature, or so she thinks. She listens but never talks about herself. She’s friendly but doesn’t have many real friends. She’s become good at keeping people at a distance ever since she left home at eighteen and never looked back.But when Violet is forced to return home to care for her estranged mother, Glenys, she quickly finds out that life as a carer isn’t easy. Feeling overwhelmed, she’s forced to turn to the other local carers, including childhood friend, Adam, for help.Although returning home still feels like a mistake, maybe it will help Violet right some wrongs. After all, she can’t keep running from her past forever, and in learning to look after others, perhaps Violet can start to finally love herself…Your favourite authors LOVE Jessica Ryn’s heartwarming novels:‘Well-written and entertaining’ Katie Fforde, A Springtime Affair‘Full of hope, love and kindness’ Kirsty Capes, Careless‘Warm-hearted, moving and funny’ Frances Quinn, The Smallest Man‘Had my heart from the first page’ Stephanie Butland, Lost For Words‘Made me laugh and ugly-cry in the best possible way’ Freya Sampson, The Last Library–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Readers love Jessica Ryn’s heartwarming and uplifting books:‘Perfect escapism’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘The characters are so believable’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I was hooked from the first page’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Uplifting and joyous’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘This is a hug in book form that will give you all the feels’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘This story will melt your heart’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A story of warmth, kindness and forgiveness’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A truly heartwarming read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This is the book we all need right now: a story of kindness and hope. I absolutely loved it’ Anstey Harris, bestselling author of Richard and Judy Book Club pick The Truths and Triumphs of Grace Atherton She’s not lost. She’s just waiting to be found… ‘Completely beguiling – a messy, loveable cast of characters with Dawn at the centre, bringing the light. A truly lovely read’Beth Morrey, Sunday Times bestselling author of Saving MissyDawn Elisabeth Brightside has been running from her past for twenty-two years and two months, precisely.So when she is offered a bed in St Jude’s Hostel for the Homeless, it means so much more than just a roof over her head.But with St Jude’s threatened with closure, Dawn worries that everything is about to crumble around her all over again.Perhaps, with a little help from her new friends, she can find a way to save this light in the darkness?And maybe, just maybe, Dawn will finally have a place to call home…. The utterly charming feel-good debut novel of summer 2021 to curl up with.

‘This is the book we all need right now: a story of kindness and hope. I absolutely loved it’Anstey Harris, bestselling author of Richard and Judy Book Club pick The Truths and Triumphs of Grace AthertonShe’s not lost. She’s just waiting to be found…‘Completely beguiling – a messy, loveable cast of characters with Dawn at the centre, bringing the light. A truly lovely read’Beth Morrey, Sunday Times bestselling author of Saving MissyDawn Elisabeth Brightside has been running from her past for twenty-two years and two months, precisely.So when she is offered a bed in St Jude’s Hostel for the Homeless, it means so much more than just a roof over her head.But with St Jude’s threatened with closure, Dawn worries that everything is about to crumble around her all over again.Perhaps, with a little help from her new friends, she can find a way to save this light in the darkness?And maybe, just maybe, Dawn will finally have a place to call home….The utterly charming feel-good debut novel of summer 2021 to curl up with.

‘This is the book we all need right now: a story of kindness and hope. I absolutely loved it’ Anstey Harris, bestselling author of Richard and Judy Book Club pick The Truths and Triumphs of Grace Atherton She’s not lost. She’s just waiting to be found… Dawn Elisabeth Brightside has been running from her past for twenty-two years and two months, precisely.So when she is offered a bed in St Jude’s Hostel for the Homeless, it means so much more than just a roof over her head.But with St Jude’s threatened with closure, Dawn worries that everything is about to crumble around her all over again.Perhaps, with a little help from her new friends, she can find a way to save this light in the darkness?And maybe, just maybe, Dawn will finally have a place to call home…. The utterly charming feel-good debut novel of summer 2021 about friendship, community and kindness to curl up with.

One small act can make a big differenceViolet Strong is strong by name but not by nature, or so she thinks. She listens but never talks about herself. She’s friendly but doesn’t have many real friends. She’s become good at keeping people at a distance ever since she left home at eighteen and never looked back.But when Violet is forced to return home to care for her estranged mother, Glenys, she quickly finds out that life as a carer isn’t easy. Feeling overwhelmed, she’s forced to turn to the other local carers, including childhood friend, Adam, for help.Although returning home still feels like a mistake, maybe it will help Violet right some wrongs. After all, she can’t keep running from her past forever, and in learning to look after others, perhaps Violet can start to finally love herself…Your favourite authors LOVE Jessica Ryn’s heartwarming novels:‘Well-written and entertaining’ Katie Fforde, A Springtime Affair‘Full of hope, love and kindness’ Kirsty Capes, Careless‘Warm-hearted, moving and funny’ Frances Quinn, The Smallest Man‘Had my heart from the first page’ Stephanie Butland, Lost For Words‘Made me laugh and ugly-cry in the best possible way’ Freya Sampson, The Last Library–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Readers love Jessica Ryn’s heartwarming and uplifting books:‘Perfect escapism’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘The characters are so believable’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I was hooked from the first page’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Uplifting and joyous’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘This is a hug in book form that will give you all the feels’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘This story will melt your heart’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A story of warmth, kindness and forgiveness’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A truly heartwarming read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

One small act can make a big differenceViolet Strong is strong by name but not by nature, or so she thinks. She listens but never talks about herself. She’s friendly but doesn’t have many real friends. She’s become good at keeping people at a distance ever since she left home at eighteen and never looked back.But when Violet is forced to return home to care for her estranged mother, Glenys, she quickly finds out that life as a carer isn’t easy. Feeling overwhelmed, she’s forced to turn to the other local carers, including childhood friend, Adam, for help.Although returning home still feels like a mistake, maybe it will help Violet right some wrongs. After all, she can’t keep running from her past forever, and in learning to look after others, perhaps Violet can start to finally love herself…Your favourite authors LOVE Jessica Ryn’s heartwarming novels:‘Well-written and entertaining’ Katie Fforde, A Springtime Affair‘Full of hope, love and kindness’ Kirsty Capes, Careless‘Warm-hearted, moving and funny’ Frances Quinn, The Smallest Man‘Had my heart from the first page’ Stephanie Butland, Lost For Words‘Made me laugh and ugly-cry in the best possible way’ Freya Sampson, The Last Library–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Readers love Jessica Ryn’s heartwarming and uplifting books:‘Perfect escapism’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘The characters are so believable’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I was hooked from the first page’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Uplifting and joyous’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘This is a hug in book form that will give you all the feels’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘This story will melt your heart’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A story of warmth, kindness and forgiveness’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A truly heartwarming read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

One small act can make a big differenceViolet Strong is strong by name but not by nature, or so she thinks. She listens but never talks about herself. She’s friendly but doesn’t have many real friends. She’s become good at keeping people at a distance ever since she left home at eighteen and never looked back.But when Violet is forced to return home to care for her estranged mother, Glenys, she quickly finds out that life as a carer isn’t easy. Feeling overwhelmed, she’s forced to turn to the other local carers, including childhood friend, Adam, for help.Although returning home still feels like a mistake, maybe it will help Violet right some wrongs. After all, she can’t keep running from her past forever, and in learning to look after others, perhaps Violet can start to finally love herself…Your favourite authors LOVE Jessica Ryn’s heartwarming novels:‘Well-written and entertaining’ Katie Fforde, A Springtime Affair‘Full of hope, love and kindness’ Kirsty Capes, Careless‘Warm-hearted, moving and funny’ Frances Quinn, The Smallest Man‘Had my heart from the first page’ Stephanie Butland, Lost For Words‘Made me laugh and ugly-cry in the best possible way’ Freya Sampson, The Last Library–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Readers love Jessica Ryn’s heartwarming and uplifting books:‘Perfect escapism’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘The characters are so believable’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I was hooked from the first page’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Uplifting and joyous’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘This is a hug in book form that will give you all the feels’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘This story will melt your heart’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A story of warmth, kindness and forgiveness’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A truly heartwarming read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐