Rosie Goodwin – författare

A mother and son on the run. A new beginning. A past they cannot escape. An unforgettable saga of love, escapism and intrigue from the bestselling author of No One''s Girl, Mothering Sunday and The Little Angel, The Bad Apple is sure to leave you hungry for more. Perfect for fans of Shelia Newberry and Dilly Court.''Rosie Goodwin is a born storyteller - she''ll make you cry, she''ll make you laugh, but most of all you''ll care for her characters and lose yourself in her story. An author destined for the top'' - Jeannie JohnsonLouise Hart has endured a great deal of pain from her callous husband Paul, but one cold December night in 1959 she can take no more. She and her son Davey escape their Coventry high-rise flat and flee to Tanglewood, the dilapidated ivy-clad mansion where her mother Dolly runs an animal sanctuary. Miserable and frightened, Louise longs to turn her back on the past, and create a happy new life for Davey. But Paul is in trouble with men more dangerous than himself. Unable to pay his debts, he blackmails Louise and those who love her, keeping a shadowy presence in their lives. Even the arrival of Charlie Fox, a stranger who becomes a true friend, cannot guarantee that the future will be safe...What Amazon readers are saying about The Bad Apple:''Rosie''s writing style enables you to envision the characters so clearly they seem to be truly alive. She hooks you in and you can''t get loose from her gripping words! This story has surprising twists also. It makes you laugh, it makes you cry, it makes you think. I''m a fairly fast reader, but it took 1/2 a box of tissues and nearly an hour for me to get through 3 pages near the end of this book because I couldn''t stop sobbing!'' ''This is the first book I have read by Rosie Goodwin and to say it''s fantastic is an understatement! I couldn''t put it down and it had me reaching for the tissues on more than one occasion. It''s the most believable and touching book I have ever read''

When two floundering young girls find strength and friendship in one another, the path to happiness finally seems tangible... Rosie Goodwin''s ebook No. 1 bestselling saga, No One''s Girl, is sure to bring a tear to your eye, and a smile to your lips. Perfect for fans of Nadine Dorries and Lindsey Hutchinson. ''[A] moving, at times tearjerker of a novel... A beautifully woven tale of tangled lives... An author able to balance emotions, especially love, with skill and wise involvement'' - Coventry Evening Telegraph Jane Reynolds'' father dominates her life. Though she seems a devoted daughter, his cruelty has left her afraid to love. After his sudden death she becomes a virtual recluse, leaving her small farm only to sell the fruit and vegetables she grows. But everything changes on a dark, cold night when she finds a young runaway hiding near her cottage. Alice, too, is unloved and in pain, and as the pair become friends, Jane begins to wonder whether she could offer the girl the loving home she''s never had. But dark secrets in both their pasts threaten everything Jane hopes for...What readers are saying about No One''s Girl:''This is the second book of Rosie Goodwin''s I have read and all I can say is: I can''t wait to read more! Rosie is undoubtedly the best author I have come across recently and I find myself unable to put her books down - even when reaching for the tissues! Her descriptions and ability to tackle difficult subjects is first class. Well done Rosie!'' ''I have just finished reading No One''s Girl and felt I had to write in to say how much this book surprised and delighted me! Rosie Goodwin has a very rare talent for capturing the voices of all her characters. I do have one warning though, don''t take this book into the bath with you unless you are prepared to come out wrinkled like a prune. It is a page turner that you just can''t put down and filled with enough surprises to keep you hooked and guessing right up to the very end. All in all, a fantastic read''

A woman''s struggle to leave the past behind, and find true happiness. Rosie Goodwin, the bestselling author of Mothering Sunday and The Little Angel, and ebook No. 1 bestseller No One''s Girl, writes a moving saga of love, hope and ultimate fulfilment. Perfect for fans of Nadine Dorries and Cathy Sharp.''Sincerity, warmth and the all too rare skills of a storyteller shine through Rosie Goodwin''s writing'' - Gilda O''NeillLife has been cruel to Grace Collins. Orphaned as a child, she is raised by her severely religious aunt, Emily. Starved of love, she falls for the first man who shows her affection, Barry Swan. And when Grace falls pregnant, Emily disowns her. Barry and Grace marry and, for a while, she knows happiness. Barry adores her and is a wonderful father, but Grace feels that something is missing. When Barry indulges her passion for ballroom dancing, the gap seems to be filled - until she meets Philip Golding. He sweeps Grace off her feet, showing her what she believes is a better way of life. But as he draws her into a web of deceit, she discovers that all that glitters is not gold...What readers are saying about Dancing Till Midnight:''After reading a number of Rosie Goodwin''s novels I have come to expect 4 things.1. Rosie''s novels are page turners. You WILL be fighting sleep in order to read another chapter.2. Good twists that are unexpected and usually kept to the end.3. The characters are well rounded, real and you really do care about them. Even the ''bad guys'' become so wicked and evil that you''re wanting to take justice into your own hands! You''re so keen to see them get what they deserve.4. A damn good story.''''This contains all of Goodwin''s trademarks: a gripping story, a fair few twists and turns, and characters that you really care about. Here is a writer who puts their heart and soul into every single word. Dancing Till Midnight is one of those books that will have you reading "just one more chapter", even though you know you should turn off the light. You have been warned!''

Two evacuees. One caring mother. One World War. Moonlight and Ashes is a heart-breaking wartime saga from Rosie Goodwin, the bestselling author of A Mother''s Grace, Mothering Sunday and The Little Angel. This warm and compelling read is sure to stay with you long after you have finished the last page. Perfect for fans of Cathy Sharp and Pam Evans. ''Not only is Goodwin''s characterisation and dialogue compelling, but her descriptive writing is a joy'' - Nottingham Evening PostDespite being trapped in an abusive marriage, Maggie still feels blessed with her eight-year-old twins, Danny and Lizzie, and baby girl, Lucy. But when the Second World War begins it seems that her blessings may have run out. Although the war lets her escape her husband when he''s sent to the front, she must also lose the twins, as they''re evacuated to North Wales. Lizzie seems to be in the perfect family, while Danny is left with a man who seems to resent his presence. But appearances can be deceptive, and while Maggie struggles to survive the bombings at home, her children face danger of a different kind.What Amazon readers are saying about Moonlight and Ashes:''Once again Rosie has written another gripping tale with fantastic plots, events and realism. You won''t be able to put the book down as you will want to find out what happens to Maggie, her children and the people that surround her life as they deal with the Coventry Blitz in World War 2. Rosie Goodwin is an author you can trust to deliver and every single novel she has produced has given millions of readers'' great pleasure''''I have just finished this wonderful book and I have to say it''s the best book I have read in a very long time. The characters are so believable and life like, I just didn''t want to put it down! Well done Rosie!''

To escape her past, a young woman asks for help in the wrong place... Forsaken is a harrowing and compelling saga of triumph over tragedy that will not easily be forgotten, from the bestselling author of No One''s Girl, Mothering Sunday and The Little Angel. Perfect for fans of Josephine Cox and Lindsey Hutchinson.Born on a Friday, Sophie Winters has always been a loving and giving child, who''d do anything for her family. Yet her father, Bill, has always seemed to resent her. For her mother''s sake, Sophie learns to live with Bill''s animosity - until the night he drunkenly forces himself upon her. Left pregnant and ashamed at seventeen, Sophie doesn''t know where to turn. So when she meets the charming Ben Lewis and he offers her refuge at his mother''s hotel, she accepts. At first it seems that Ben and his mother are quite the good Samaritans. But there is little goodness in the Lewis'' hearts. As Sophie realises their dark intentions, a web of danger and deceit wraps itself around her. She knows if she is to survive, she will have to fight for all she''s worth...What readers are saying about Forsaken:''A fantastic novel!... The characters that have been created are lively and rounded... Once you start to read Forsaken you will not be able to put it down. It is a real page turner and each chapter leaves you wanting more. The only disappointing thing about the novel is that it ended.'' ''It would normally take me a month to read any book but I could not put this book down. It was a story line that held you completely with the character Sophie, wishing you could help her yourself. The ending of the book was so unexpected and made me cry... well done Rosie, this book was amazing. Well worth reading.''

An unforgettable tale of a young woman trying to forget her past, and start her life over again. Our Little Secret is a gritty and moving saga of tragedy, hope and learning to love again, from bestselling author of No One''s Girl, Mothering Sunday and The Little Angel, Rosie Goodwin. Perfect for fans of Cathy Sharp and Lindsey Hutchinson.''A touching and powerful novel from a wonderful writer'' - Bookseller At just twenty years old, Claire McMullen is the new owner of the Seabourne Hotel. She''s a mystery to everyone around her - and that''s how she wants to keep it. Abused as a child and forced to sell her body to survive, Claire has built a barrier around herself that she is sure no one will ever penetrate. But folks are curious about why such an attractive young woman would move to Blackpool to run a hotel. Where are her friends? Her family? Claire is determined to keep the truth from them all until she attracts the attention of wealthy businessman, Gregory Nightingale, and she finds her past coming back to haunt her... What Amazon readers are saying about Our Little Secret: ''I have read almost all of Rosie''s novels and this one IS the best. It has everything. Love, tears, pain, action, emotion and a whole load more''''This book is more than just a tear jerker. It reads almost like a biography. This book is a MUST for any reader of "saga" type fiction. Rosie''s characters are as real as it is possible for them to be'' ''The storyline grabs you and holds you with each turn of the page. In my opinion this is Rosie''s best novel yet'' Don''t miss the heart-stopping sequel: Crying Shame.

When the war forces a Jewish family to flee their home, they must find the strength to survive. A Band of Steel is a moving and compelling wartime saga from Rosie Goodwin, author of Mothering Sunday, The Little Angel and the Kindle No 1. bestselling saga No One''s Girl. Perfect for fans of Lindsey Hutchinson and Nadine Dorries.''A heart-throbber of a story from Goodwin that puts many other so-called emotional blockbusters in the shade'' - Northern EchoWhen Adina and her family are forced to flee Cologne to escape the vicious menace of Nazi Germany in 1938, leaving their luxurious lifestyle is painful. Harder still is finding herself a refugee in a foreign country. But Adina is a compassionate and determined girl and as they settle into a new life in the Midlands she finds the strength to survive. However, her brother and sister aren''t so lucky and their family ties are stretched to breaking point. And then Adina runs the risk of losing her family forever when she is drawn towards the one man she should never fall in love with...What Amazon readers are saying about A Band of Steel: ''I was hooked from the very first page. The personalities of the main characters were very credible and the story flowed very well. It was easy to follow without being predictable and I couldn''t wait for the next opportunity to pick up the book. Would thoroughly recommend - buy it now!'' ''Fantastic book, couldn''t put it down. Gripped by the characters, the story, the setting. I haven''t read a book that entertained me so much in a long while and I would highly recommend''

Sometimes the past really does come back to haunt you... Whispers is a thrilling saga of love, intrigue and history from ebook No.1 bestselling author of No One''s Girl, Mothering Sunday and The Little Angel, Rosie Goodwin. Perfect for fans of Lindsey Hutchinson and Dilly Court.The old manor house has stood empty for years, left to rot since the last master of the Fenton family died. Until Jess Beddows steps inside, and feels she has come home. Against her family''s wishes, she buys the house, promising to bring it back to life. Upstairs, in an attic room left untouched for a century or more, she finds a journal. It holds the heartbreaking tale of Martha, and of the cruel, entangled lives of the house''s servants and masters nearly two hundred years before. As Jess is drawn into their tragedy, the whispers begin. Before long, everything she loves will be threatened by violent emotion and long-kept secrets. Can she survive the echoes from the past?What readers are saying about Whispers:''This was the best book I have read for a very long time! A really fascinating story and I just didn''t want to put it down, nor did I want it to end! Well done Rosie'' ''What a fantastic book. A real heart throbber. I was an emotional wreck at the end of this book, it''s a really touching novel. Rosie Goodwin is a very talented lady... A brilliant book from a truly gifted writer!''

A young orphan''s desperate search for somewhere she can call home. The heart-breaking tale of a foundling''s search for belonging, from ebook No.1 bestselling author of No One''s Girl, Mothering Sunday and The Little Angel, Rosie Goodwin. Perfect for fans of Katie Flynn and Cathy Sharp.''Rosie shines a light on those who can find the determination to face down fate itself'' - Northern EchoAbandoned outside a hospital, baby Rebecca didn''t have a good start. She''s adopted, but her new father can''t warm to her, and her mother can''t succeed in turning the plain, unresponsive child into the little princess she longs for. When her adoptive mother dies, her greedy aunt takes her in, but hers is not a happy home, and soon Rebecca''s life is worse than ever. She longs to escape to the circus that visits her town, with its carefree life and freedom from her past - but will she ever find happiness?What readers are saying about The Misfit:''This book is the best ever and would certainly recommend it if you like to keep turning the pages. I was quite choked towards the end''''One of the best books I have ever read. Moving and terribly sad in places... Could not stop reading this; had to find out what happened. Buy this, you will not be disappointed''

When a young woman faces unimaginable heartache, she vows to make a difference... A moving saga of anguish, hope and never-ceasing fortitude, The Empty Cradle is a spell-binding and unforgettable tale from bestselling author of No One''s Girl, Mothering Sunday and The Little Angel, Rosie Goodwin. Perfect for fans of Nadine Dorries and Dilly Court.''Goodwin uses her deft touch, natural warmth and superb storytelling skills in a spellbinding story of love, loss and redemption'' - Lancashire Evening PostTo the outside world, Charlotte is the privileged daughter of the local vicar. Behind closed doors, however, she is the prisoner of her controlling father. As she grows up, Charlotte longs for freedom, but her captivating innocence leads her into trouble. Sent to Ireland to hide a shameful pregnancy, she discovers that once again her father has deceived her. She is forced into a convent''s harsh and humiliating regime, where she must eventually give up the one thing that makes her life worthwhile. When Charlotte returns to England, older than her years, she chooses to forget the past. Becoming a London midwife, she longs only to help other women at this hardest and most joyful moment in their lives. But her deep compassion, and desire to prevent anyone else suffering the same horror she did, leads her into a darker and more dangerous place.What Amazon readers are saying about The Empty Cradle:''I have never felt it quite so necessary to write my thoughts about a book. I cannot wait to read more and more of Rosie Goodwin''s books. From the very first page to the very last it holds you page by page. My goodness what an amazing lady this author is. I loved every chapter, every page''''...this one has to be the best [Rosie Goodwin] by far. Certainly not a book that you can guess the ending, and kept me captivated all through. Fantastic story and written superbly''

No one will listen. No one will help. To survive, you must save yourself... The haunting saga of a little girl betrayed, and the strength and hope she needs to find a happy ending, from the hugely popular author of No One''s Girl, Mothering Sunday and The Little Angel, Rosie Goodwin. Perfect for fans of Lindsey Hutchinson and Shelia Newberry. ''Powerful and harrowing'' - Peterborough Evening TelegraphWhen a mysterious fire kills her adoptive parents, Madeleine''s worst fear comes true - she and her beloved brother Oliver are separated. Worse still, Maddie is blamed for starting the fire and, labelled a difficult child, she is sent to a children''s home. Far from idyllic, and buried deep in the countryside, the home well conceals the misery of its young occupants. Subjected to a harsh regime of abuse and degradation, Maddie makes a brave attempt to escape. But her brief weeks of freedom are thwarted when she is caught and taken back to River House.Maddie clings to her determination to one day be reunited with Oli, and it is this which gives her the strength to endure what lies ahead. For she knows she can rely only on herself - there is no one else to keep her safe...What Amazon readers are saying about The Lost Soul:''I loved this book. I read it in three days, it made me cry and smile. It is a little dark in places but at the same time it is pure genius. Hats off to Rosie Goodwin. Curl up with this book and a chocolate bar and you would be in pure heaven. It is a long time since I read a book as good as this. I can''t wait to read her next novel. She has become one of my favourite authors''''Rosie has yet again created another excellent story, a page turner and I have to say I think it is her best book yet. The story flows effortlessly and there''s plenty of twists and turns at the most unexpected places, none of which are obvious. Each character is well developed and you get a real feel for them all''

A baby rescued from the snow. A wealthy family''s tragic secret. A girl determined to make her mark. A heart-warming saga of love, ambition and jealousy. The ebook No.1 bestselling author of No One''s Girl, Mothering Sunday and The Little Angel, Rosie Goodwin, weaves her magic yet again in The Ribbon Weaver. Perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Nadine Dorries. ''Tremendously uplifting and life-affirming. A feel-good read that tugs on the heart strings'' - Historical Novels ReviewOne winter''s night, Molly Ernshaw rescues a newborn baby from the snow and changes two families for ever. The tiny girl grows into a beautiful and gifted young woman. Although devoted to Molly, Amy has far-reaching ambitions - encouraged by her neighbour''s son, Toby, she longs to move beyond ribbon-weaving to designing the hats and clothes the ribbons adorn. Her talent is recognised by Samuel Forrester, the influential owner of famous hat factories and shops. But Samuel is a haunted man with secrets in his past that torture him and his family. His son''s wife, Eugenie, is deeply troubled, and when Amy''s flair leads her to London and then Paris, Eugenie is consumed with jealousy. Amy''s dreams seem to be coming true, but as more secrets are revealed and Amy is caught between two worlds, she must choose where her heart truly belongs.What readers are saying about The Ribbon Weaver:''Couldn''t put this book down, Rosie Goodwin is a great writer. She brought together so many feelings that we all have. There''s joy, heartache, and everyday life in the mid-1800s in this story... Definitely a 5 star rating''''This is a great book and another superb story from Rosie Goodwin who is now by far my favourite writer. This is an inspiring story... and as usual there are the twists and turns that keep you turning those pages. The details and accounts of the era are excellent as are the descriptions of the characters and surroundings. Can''t wait for my next Rosie Goodwin read!''