Author: Rosie Harris
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1446439992
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
A POWERFUL SAGA SET IN LIVERPOOL. She fell in love - he broke her heart Young Megan Williams has come to Liverpool in search of work and a fresh start. She soon joins her father at Walker's Shipping Company where his co-driver Robert Field takes a great interest in her. But she has fallen deeply in love with dashing Miles Walker and does all she can to discourage Robert. Then, one fateful day, Megan's world falls apart when her younger sister is killed in a tragic accident. Distraught, Megan is also faced with shocking revelations about Miles, which force her to realise he's not the man she thought he was. Heartbroken, but determined to get on with her life, Megan starts up her own business, but will she ever love again...?
Megan of Merseyside
Author: Rosie Harris
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1446439992
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
A POWERFUL SAGA SET IN LIVERPOOL. She fell in love - he broke her heart Young Megan Williams has come to Liverpool in search of work and a fresh start. She soon joins her father at Walker's Shipping Company where his co-driver Robert Field takes a great interest in her. But she has fallen deeply in love with dashing Miles Walker and does all she can to discourage Robert. Then, one fateful day, Megan's world falls apart when her younger sister is killed in a tragic accident. Distraught, Megan is also faced with shocking revelations about Miles, which force her to realise he's not the man she thought he was. Heartbroken, but determined to get on with her life, Megan starts up her own business, but will she ever love again...?
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1446439992
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
A POWERFUL SAGA SET IN LIVERPOOL. She fell in love - he broke her heart Young Megan Williams has come to Liverpool in search of work and a fresh start. She soon joins her father at Walker's Shipping Company where his co-driver Robert Field takes a great interest in her. But she has fallen deeply in love with dashing Miles Walker and does all she can to discourage Robert. Then, one fateful day, Megan's world falls apart when her younger sister is killed in a tragic accident. Distraught, Megan is also faced with shocking revelations about Miles, which force her to realise he's not the man she thought he was. Heartbroken, but determined to get on with her life, Megan starts up her own business, but will she ever love again...?
The Quality of Love
Author: Rosie Harris
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1409035964
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 418
Book Description
Fans of Dilly Court, Kitty Neale, Emma Hornby and Rosie Goodwin will love this mesmerising and moving saga of love and loss from much-loved multi-million copy bestseller Rosie Harris. With strong characters and vivid descriptions, it's a real page-turner! WHAT READERS ARE SAYING! 'Rosie Harris takes you to a different world with her fantastic stories. I find it very hard to put one of her books down' - 5 STARS 'Brilliant'-- 5 STARS 'Kept me engrossed from start to finish' -- 5 STARS 'Delightful' - 5 STARS ******************************************************************************************************* WOULD SHE ALWAYS BE UNLUCKY IN LOVE? The only child of over-protective parents, Sarah Lewis yearns to leave home. Studying hard to please them, she earns a place at Cardiff University. Here she is swept off her feet by handsome Gwyn Roberts, but when she becomes pregnant her parents are devastated and turn her from their door. All Gwyn and Sarah can afford are two squalid rooms in the infamous slums of Cardiff and Sarah soon realises she's made a terrible mistake. Gwyn becomes increasingly distant and when the baby dies in infancy, he leaves Sarah with little choice but to fall on her parents' mercy. But just when Sarah is starting to pull her life back together again, she is drawn to the charms of Stefan Vaughan and finds herself in trouble once more...
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1409035964
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 418
Book Description
Fans of Dilly Court, Kitty Neale, Emma Hornby and Rosie Goodwin will love this mesmerising and moving saga of love and loss from much-loved multi-million copy bestseller Rosie Harris. With strong characters and vivid descriptions, it's a real page-turner! WHAT READERS ARE SAYING! 'Rosie Harris takes you to a different world with her fantastic stories. I find it very hard to put one of her books down' - 5 STARS 'Brilliant'-- 5 STARS 'Kept me engrossed from start to finish' -- 5 STARS 'Delightful' - 5 STARS ******************************************************************************************************* WOULD SHE ALWAYS BE UNLUCKY IN LOVE? The only child of over-protective parents, Sarah Lewis yearns to leave home. Studying hard to please them, she earns a place at Cardiff University. Here she is swept off her feet by handsome Gwyn Roberts, but when she becomes pregnant her parents are devastated and turn her from their door. All Gwyn and Sarah can afford are two squalid rooms in the infamous slums of Cardiff and Sarah soon realises she's made a terrible mistake. Gwyn becomes increasingly distant and when the baby dies in infancy, he leaves Sarah with little choice but to fall on her parents' mercy. But just when Sarah is starting to pull her life back together again, she is drawn to the charms of Stefan Vaughan and finds herself in trouble once more...
Whispers of Love
Author: Rosie Harris
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1407069985
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
Let much-loved multi-million copy bestseller Rosie Harris take you back in time with this beautifully moving family saga of love, life and trauma. Fans of Dilly Court, Kitty Neale, Emma Hornby and Rosie Goodwin will not be disappointed! WHAT READERS ARE SAYING! 'A page-turner from the very first page' -- ***** Reader review 'I loved this book and read it in a couple of days' -- ***** Reader review 'Excellent' -- ***** Reader review *********************************************************************************** WILL SHE EVER BE FREE FROM HER PAST? 1914: Christabel Montgomery is happily preparing for her wedding when she receives the shattering news that her fiancé has been drowned at sea. Heartbroken, she tries to piece her life together. But she soon discovers she is pregnant, and fearing her parents would throw her out if they knew, she decides to help the war effort by leaving home to become a nurse. However, she is soon forced to give up her duties. And alone and desperate, she has little choice but to have the baby adopted. Determined to put her sorrows behind her, Christabel hopes to build a better future for herself. But circumstances compel her to return home again. And here she finds her situation ever more difficult. She envies her brother's wife Violet who has just had a new baby and she is filled with remorse and regret about what she has done. She had no alternative, for her sake and the baby's, but she wonders if she'll ever be free from the fateful decision she made...
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1407069985
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
Let much-loved multi-million copy bestseller Rosie Harris take you back in time with this beautifully moving family saga of love, life and trauma. Fans of Dilly Court, Kitty Neale, Emma Hornby and Rosie Goodwin will not be disappointed! WHAT READERS ARE SAYING! 'A page-turner from the very first page' -- ***** Reader review 'I loved this book and read it in a couple of days' -- ***** Reader review 'Excellent' -- ***** Reader review *********************************************************************************** WILL SHE EVER BE FREE FROM HER PAST? 1914: Christabel Montgomery is happily preparing for her wedding when she receives the shattering news that her fiancé has been drowned at sea. Heartbroken, she tries to piece her life together. But she soon discovers she is pregnant, and fearing her parents would throw her out if they knew, she decides to help the war effort by leaving home to become a nurse. However, she is soon forced to give up her duties. And alone and desperate, she has little choice but to have the baby adopted. Determined to put her sorrows behind her, Christabel hopes to build a better future for herself. But circumstances compel her to return home again. And here she finds her situation ever more difficult. She envies her brother's wife Violet who has just had a new baby and she is filled with remorse and regret about what she has done. She had no alternative, for her sake and the baby's, but she wonders if she'll ever be free from the fateful decision she made...
A Dream of Love
Author: Rosie Harris
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1407011405
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 436
Book Description
Her life was full of hardship and despair... When Molly's father returns from the war a broken man, the whole family is forced to move into the slums of Liverpool. Despite many difficulties, Molly is determined to make a better life for herself, hoping that one day she'll find love. But abused by a man she trusted and estranged from the boy who was once her best friend, Molly wonders if this dream will ever come true. When her father is killed in a fight and her mother turns to drink in her sorrow, Molly finds herself the only wage owner. She tries to take care of her mother and younger sister, Jodie. But when a fire destroys their home, not only do Molly and Jodie lose their mother, but they find themselves homeless and with a very bleak future ahead of them...
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1407011405
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 436
Book Description
Her life was full of hardship and despair... When Molly's father returns from the war a broken man, the whole family is forced to move into the slums of Liverpool. Despite many difficulties, Molly is determined to make a better life for herself, hoping that one day she'll find love. But abused by a man she trusted and estranged from the boy who was once her best friend, Molly wonders if this dream will ever come true. When her father is killed in a fight and her mother turns to drink in her sorrow, Molly finds herself the only wage owner. She tries to take care of her mother and younger sister, Jodie. But when a fire destroys their home, not only do Molly and Jodie lose their mother, but they find themselves homeless and with a very bleak future ahead of them...
The Price of Love
Author: Rosie Harris
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1409022749
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
Fans of Dilly Court, Kitty Neale, Emma Hornby and Rosie Goodwin will absolutely devour this gripping and atmospheric saga from much-loved multi-million copy bestseller Rosie Harris. You'll find yourself lost in the compelling action and convincing characters from page one...perfect to settle down with! WHAT READERS ARE SAYING! 'A real page-turner' -- ***** Reader review 'If I could give this 20 stars - I would: a MUST read' -- ***** Reader review 'Very enjoyable from beginning to end' -- ***** Reader review 'Brilliant book - couldn't put it down' -- ***** Reader review 'Kept me engrossed from start to finish' -- ***** Reader review ************************************************************************************* WOULD SHE EVER BE FREE FROM HER PAST? Lucy Collins and her brother Sam have lived side by side with the Tanner family all their lives. Lucy and Robert Tanner long for the day when they can marry - the future is full of promise. That is until tragedy strikes when Lucy's parents are killed in a car crash, and Sam is left gravely injured and in need of careful nursing. Sam's girlfriend Patsy refuses to help, and Lucy has little choice but to postpone her wedding. Not only is she left heartbroken at the loss of her parents, Lucy is then devastated to discover that Robert has betrayed her in the worst possible way. With little money and unable to earn a regular wage, Lucy and Sam are forced to move into the slums of Liverpool. As Sam's health deteriorates and their life spirals into poverty and despair, Lucy wonders if she'll ever find happiness again...
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1409022749
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
Fans of Dilly Court, Kitty Neale, Emma Hornby and Rosie Goodwin will absolutely devour this gripping and atmospheric saga from much-loved multi-million copy bestseller Rosie Harris. You'll find yourself lost in the compelling action and convincing characters from page one...perfect to settle down with! WHAT READERS ARE SAYING! 'A real page-turner' -- ***** Reader review 'If I could give this 20 stars - I would: a MUST read' -- ***** Reader review 'Very enjoyable from beginning to end' -- ***** Reader review 'Brilliant book - couldn't put it down' -- ***** Reader review 'Kept me engrossed from start to finish' -- ***** Reader review ************************************************************************************* WOULD SHE EVER BE FREE FROM HER PAST? Lucy Collins and her brother Sam have lived side by side with the Tanner family all their lives. Lucy and Robert Tanner long for the day when they can marry - the future is full of promise. That is until tragedy strikes when Lucy's parents are killed in a car crash, and Sam is left gravely injured and in need of careful nursing. Sam's girlfriend Patsy refuses to help, and Lucy has little choice but to postpone her wedding. Not only is she left heartbroken at the loss of her parents, Lucy is then devastated to discover that Robert has betrayed her in the worst possible way. With little money and unable to earn a regular wage, Lucy and Sam are forced to move into the slums of Liverpool. As Sam's health deteriorates and their life spirals into poverty and despair, Lucy wonders if she'll ever find happiness again...
Waiting for Love
Author: Rosie Harris
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1446439933
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
With all her signature warmth, wonderful characters and unforgettable drama, lose yourself in this moving saga of one girl's battle for happiness in the face of a life of shattered dreams. Written by much-loved multi-million copy bestseller Rosie Harris, this is perfect for readers of Dilly Court, Kitty Neale, Emma Hornby and Rosie Goodwin. 'Fans of the late Catherine Cookson will love this moving story' - Choice 'Really enjoyed this book. Lots going on and couldn't wait to find out how it would end' -- ***** Reader review 'Great read, I couldn't put it down, read in a day' -- ***** Reader review 'The story had me gripped from the first page' -- ***** Reader review 'I didn't want it to end' -- ***** Reader review 'A MUST read' -- ***** Reader review *************************************************************************************************** WHEN FACED WITH THE THREAT OF LOSING ALL SHE HOLDS DEAR, WILL SHE BE ABLE TO PULL THROUGH? Brenda O'Donnell is turned out by her family when she finds herself pregnant at sixteen. Widowed Sid Rawlins, the rag-and-bone man, says she can come and live with him and he will give her child a name in return for her running his home and looking after his children. Despite the gossip, a desperate Brenda has little choice but to accept. Life isn't easy for Brenda and little Ruby but they try make the best of things. Until Brenda falls in love with Sid's eldest son, Danny, and their affair causes trouble within the family... And when Sid dies and leaves the business to his cousin, Charlie, life becomes even harder for Brenda as she faces the threat of losing everything she holds dear...
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1446439933
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
With all her signature warmth, wonderful characters and unforgettable drama, lose yourself in this moving saga of one girl's battle for happiness in the face of a life of shattered dreams. Written by much-loved multi-million copy bestseller Rosie Harris, this is perfect for readers of Dilly Court, Kitty Neale, Emma Hornby and Rosie Goodwin. 'Fans of the late Catherine Cookson will love this moving story' - Choice 'Really enjoyed this book. Lots going on and couldn't wait to find out how it would end' -- ***** Reader review 'Great read, I couldn't put it down, read in a day' -- ***** Reader review 'The story had me gripped from the first page' -- ***** Reader review 'I didn't want it to end' -- ***** Reader review 'A MUST read' -- ***** Reader review *************************************************************************************************** WHEN FACED WITH THE THREAT OF LOSING ALL SHE HOLDS DEAR, WILL SHE BE ABLE TO PULL THROUGH? Brenda O'Donnell is turned out by her family when she finds herself pregnant at sixteen. Widowed Sid Rawlins, the rag-and-bone man, says she can come and live with him and he will give her child a name in return for her running his home and looking after his children. Despite the gossip, a desperate Brenda has little choice but to accept. Life isn't easy for Brenda and little Ruby but they try make the best of things. Until Brenda falls in love with Sid's eldest son, Danny, and their affair causes trouble within the family... And when Sid dies and leaves the business to his cousin, Charlie, life becomes even harder for Brenda as she faces the threat of losing everything she holds dear...
A Mother's Love
Author: Rosie Harris
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1446428885
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 393
Book Description
Another engaging and enthralling saga from much-loved multi-million copy bestseller Rosie Harris. If you like Dilly Court, Kitty Neale, Emma Hornby and Rosie Goodwin, you will not be disappointed. This is one saga you will not be able to put down! WHAT READERS ARE SAYING! 'Great story, kept you wanting to read more' -- ***** Reader review 'I couldn't put it down' -- ***** Reader review 'Brilliant'-- ***** Reader review 'A real page-turner' -- ***** Reader review ********************************************************* WHEN THE TRUTH LIES BURIED IN THE PAST... Finding herself pregnant, Julia Winter is forced to leave home rather than bring shame on her family. Reduced to living in the slums of Liverpool, she eventually finds work in a respectable hotel where Eunice Hawkins, the manager's wife, is also expecting. For a while, Julia dares to hope for a better life for herself and her unborn child. But soon tragedy strikes - Julia's baby is stillborn at the same time as Eunice gives birth to a healthy baby girl, Amanda. Although heartbroken at the death of her own baby, Julia helps Eunice look after her child. However, Paul and Eunice Hawkins hide a secret too terrible to reveal and it is only after their untimely deaths and teenage Amanda's sudden disappearance that Julia finds out the truth. And just when she might have a chance of happiness at last, she is faced with the hardest decision of all...
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1446428885
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 393
Book Description
Another engaging and enthralling saga from much-loved multi-million copy bestseller Rosie Harris. If you like Dilly Court, Kitty Neale, Emma Hornby and Rosie Goodwin, you will not be disappointed. This is one saga you will not be able to put down! WHAT READERS ARE SAYING! 'Great story, kept you wanting to read more' -- ***** Reader review 'I couldn't put it down' -- ***** Reader review 'Brilliant'-- ***** Reader review 'A real page-turner' -- ***** Reader review ********************************************************* WHEN THE TRUTH LIES BURIED IN THE PAST... Finding herself pregnant, Julia Winter is forced to leave home rather than bring shame on her family. Reduced to living in the slums of Liverpool, she eventually finds work in a respectable hotel where Eunice Hawkins, the manager's wife, is also expecting. For a while, Julia dares to hope for a better life for herself and her unborn child. But soon tragedy strikes - Julia's baby is stillborn at the same time as Eunice gives birth to a healthy baby girl, Amanda. Although heartbroken at the death of her own baby, Julia helps Eunice look after her child. However, Paul and Eunice Hawkins hide a secret too terrible to reveal and it is only after their untimely deaths and teenage Amanda's sudden disappearance that Julia finds out the truth. And just when she might have a chance of happiness at last, she is faced with the hardest decision of all...
Ambitious Love
Author: Rosie Harris
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 140707153X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
Fern Jenkins' life is changed for ever when her brother is killed in action and her father dies in a mining explosion. Turned out of their home by the ruthless pit owner, Fern and her mother Wynne are forced to seek a new life in Cardiff. Whilst Wynne finds work in a factory, Fern attends the local school. But here she is bullied and is soon selling flowers outside Cardiff Central station to help make ends meet. When her mother is taken from her in an influenza epidemic, Fern has no one to protect her from her violent and possessive uncle. She longs to escape from the brutality and squalor around her and make something of herself. But with no money and her only friend away at sea, there seems little hope of her ever leaving her life of poverty behind, let alone finding the love she so yearns for...
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 140707153X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
Fern Jenkins' life is changed for ever when her brother is killed in action and her father dies in a mining explosion. Turned out of their home by the ruthless pit owner, Fern and her mother Wynne are forced to seek a new life in Cardiff. Whilst Wynne finds work in a factory, Fern attends the local school. But here she is bullied and is soon selling flowers outside Cardiff Central station to help make ends meet. When her mother is taken from her in an influenza epidemic, Fern has no one to protect her from her violent and possessive uncle. She longs to escape from the brutality and squalor around her and make something of herself. But with no money and her only friend away at sea, there seems little hope of her ever leaving her life of poverty behind, let alone finding the love she so yearns for...
Love Against All Odds
Author: Rosie Harris
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1407011375
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
Let much-loved multi-million copy bestseller Rosie Harris sweep you away to Cardiff in this captivating and emotionally charged wartime saga. Perfect for readers of Dilly Court, Kitty Neale, Emma Hornby and Rosie Goodwin. 'A tale of triumph over tragedy in the tradition of Catherine Cookson, and a rattling good read' -- activelife 'Enjoyed from start to finish' -- ***** Reader review 'I loved this book and read it in a couple of days' -- ***** Reader review 'Excellent' -- ***** Reader review 'I was hooked from the first page right to the end' -- ***** Reader review ****************************************************************** WAS SHE ALWAYS TO BE FATED IN LOVE? When Gaynor's God-fearing father drives her childhood sweetheart away, she's certain she will never love again. But a young German soon helps her to forget her sorrows - that is until, with war looming, he must return home and Gaynor is left heartbroken once more. When her parents discover she's pregnant and insist she cannot keep the child, Gaynor runs away to Cardiff. Penniless and alone in a strange city she is forced to give birth in the workhouse. Luckily, shortly afterwards she is taken in by a friendly Spanish family who care for her and little Sara. She quickly falls for the charms of the eldest son. But just when she thought she'd found love and a chance of happiness at last, a telegram shatters her dreams...
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1407011375
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
Let much-loved multi-million copy bestseller Rosie Harris sweep you away to Cardiff in this captivating and emotionally charged wartime saga. Perfect for readers of Dilly Court, Kitty Neale, Emma Hornby and Rosie Goodwin. 'A tale of triumph over tragedy in the tradition of Catherine Cookson, and a rattling good read' -- activelife 'Enjoyed from start to finish' -- ***** Reader review 'I loved this book and read it in a couple of days' -- ***** Reader review 'Excellent' -- ***** Reader review 'I was hooked from the first page right to the end' -- ***** Reader review ****************************************************************** WAS SHE ALWAYS TO BE FATED IN LOVE? When Gaynor's God-fearing father drives her childhood sweetheart away, she's certain she will never love again. But a young German soon helps her to forget her sorrows - that is until, with war looming, he must return home and Gaynor is left heartbroken once more. When her parents discover she's pregnant and insist she cannot keep the child, Gaynor runs away to Cardiff. Penniless and alone in a strange city she is forced to give birth in the workhouse. Luckily, shortly afterwards she is taken in by a friendly Spanish family who care for her and little Sara. She quickly falls for the charms of the eldest son. But just when she thought she'd found love and a chance of happiness at last, a telegram shatters her dreams...
One Step Forward
Author: Rosie Harris
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1446440079
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
Fans of Dilly Court, Kitty Neale, Emma Hornby and Rosie Goodwin will love this vivid and compelling saga, set around Tiger Bay and Cardiff. Much-loved multi-million copy bestseller Rosie Harris has written such an immediate and beautiful novel, you'll feel you are living in the moment with the characters... What readers are saying! 'Had me hooked from the beginning' - 5 STARS 'I couldn't put it down' - 5 STARS 'A must read!' - 5 STARS *********************************************************************************** EVEN WHEN LIFE SEEMS TO BE ONE STEP FORWARD, TWO STEPS BACK, SHE NEVER GIVES UP... Since the age of eight, Katie Roberts has dreamed of getting away from the Cardiff slums where she lives. When she is only a girl her father, Lewis, is imprisoned for theft, leaving Katie and her mother homeless and penniless. Life is hard - not only because of their poverty but also because of the stigma of her father's shame. When Lewis is released years later, she hopes that things will improve. But to Katie's horror, life becomes worse than she has ever known it. When she and her father are left alone together, Katie seeks happiness and love elsewhere, but as she struggles to make a new life for herself, there is difficulty and danger at every turn... She longs to be free, but will she always be tied to the past?
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1446440079
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
Fans of Dilly Court, Kitty Neale, Emma Hornby and Rosie Goodwin will love this vivid and compelling saga, set around Tiger Bay and Cardiff. Much-loved multi-million copy bestseller Rosie Harris has written such an immediate and beautiful novel, you'll feel you are living in the moment with the characters... What readers are saying! 'Had me hooked from the beginning' - 5 STARS 'I couldn't put it down' - 5 STARS 'A must read!' - 5 STARS *********************************************************************************** EVEN WHEN LIFE SEEMS TO BE ONE STEP FORWARD, TWO STEPS BACK, SHE NEVER GIVES UP... Since the age of eight, Katie Roberts has dreamed of getting away from the Cardiff slums where she lives. When she is only a girl her father, Lewis, is imprisoned for theft, leaving Katie and her mother homeless and penniless. Life is hard - not only because of their poverty but also because of the stigma of her father's shame. When Lewis is released years later, she hopes that things will improve. But to Katie's horror, life becomes worse than she has ever known it. When she and her father are left alone together, Katie seeks happiness and love elsewhere, but as she struggles to make a new life for herself, there is difficulty and danger at every turn... She longs to be free, but will she always be tied to the past?