An emotional story of love and betrayal in later life from the bestselling author of Thursdays in the Park Lawrence and Jo enjoy a strong marriage, the envy of their friends. Even after thirty years they have lots to say to each other, many interests in common and, until recently, a good sex life. But now Lawrence is wary and restless. Something's wrong. Just how wrong, Jo is about to discover... Can they use their years of history - all the things they've shared - to overcome a devastating betrayal?
From the bestselling author of Thursdays in the Park comes a tense, emotional drama about what happens to a family when a secret is kept hidden, and a stranger is suddenly introduced into the dynamic. Annie Delancey is happily married, in her early 50s, with three grown children. But Annie guards a secret. At age nineteen she had a baby boy and gave him up for adoption. She still thinks of him every day. One day she receives a letter from Kent Social Services; her son Daniel wants to make contact. A part of her is overjoyed--she longs to meet him. But another part fears what this revelation will do to her family, none of whom know about her past.When Daniel is introduced to Annie's family, a few small tears in the family fabric suddenly grow wide, and the impact of is greater than she could have ever imagined.
A touching, romantic tale of new attraction and old loyalties. Jeanie is on the brink of turning sixty, and the man she's been married to for more than half of her life has suddenly abandoned their marital bed. Jeanie is deeply hurt and very confused: Has she done something wrong? Is he in love with someone else? Her pained bewilderment turns to anger as he remains unable, or unwilling, to provide answers. The bright spot of Jeanie's week is Thursday, the day she takes her granddaughter to the park. There, one day, she meets Ray--age-appropriate, kind-hearted, easygoing, and downright sexy. In short, he is everything that George is not. As her relationship with Ray begins to blossom and she begins to think that her life might hold in store a bold second act, she begins to wonder if she has the courage to take a step off the precipice of routine and duty and into the swirling winds of romance.
Is this a chance to put right the wrongs? Or a massive mistake? For eight years Flora's love affair with Fin was a whirlwind of fun and spontaneity - but when Flora wanted to settle down and have children, Fin vanished. Life moved on and Flora's world filled with other people, other cares. There were benefits to being single - no socks under the bed, no mess in the bathroom - even if the memory of Fin could never be completely erased. But then suddenly, shockingly, Fin reappears. He's a changed man, he says, and her wants her back.
Where do you run when your heart's breaking all the rules? When pillar-of-the-community Harry Stewart dies of a sudden heart attack, the whole village is devastated - except for his wife Karen, the only one who really knew the abusive alcoholic Harry had become. Suddenly freed from this oppressive marriage, Karen is nonetheless wracked with guilt about the circumstances of her husband's death, and sees the presence of her spoiled step-daughter, Sophie, as a suitable purgatory. Her only comfort in her grief and isolation is William, the sympathetic local vicar. As Karen shares her secret, William's listening ear soon becomes a shoulder to cry on, and before long Karen realises she is falling in love. But William has a wife and teenaged daughter, not to mention a parish to watch over - and be watched by. As the pressure becomes too much to bear, Karen flees to the seaside and to Mike Best's beach café. But when William suddenly turns up again in her life, can they persuade each other to take one final leap of faith together?
Emotional, page-turning women's fiction from the author of #1 EBOOK BESTSELLER, THURSDAYS IN THE PARK. Nancy de Freitas is the glue that holds her family together. Caught between her ageing, ailing mother Frances, and her struggling daughter Louise, frequent user of Nancy's babysitting services, it seems Nancy's fate is to quietly go on shouldering the burden of responsibility for all four generations. Her divorce four years ago put paid to any thoughts of a partner to share her later years with. Now it looks like her family is all she has. Then she meets Jim. Smoker, drinker, unsuccessful country singer and wearer of cowboy boots, he should be completely unsuited to the very together Nancy. And yet, there is a real spark. But Nancy's family don't trust Jim one bit. They're convinced he'll break her heart, maybe run off with her money - he certainly distracts her from her family responsibilities. Can she be brave enough to follow her heart? Or will she remain glued to her family's side and walk away from one last chance for love?
Escape to the sun-drenched shores of Lake Como in the irresistible and gripping new novel from the million-copy bestselling author of Thursdays in the Park, The Anniversary and The Lie 'Held me spellbound . . . This novel is unmissable' 5***** Reader Review 'Magnificent! So refreshing, this left me on the edge of my seat' 5***** Reader Review 'The tension builds up to a heart-stopping crescendo' 5***** Reader Review _______ On the glamorous shores of Lake Como, Connie meets Jared. She's married. He's young. But that doesn't stop the heat rising between them. And so begins a long, hot, intoxicating summer where Connie succumbs to temptation - breaking her marriage vows. At the end of summer, Connie returns to her husband, ready to put the affair behind her. But Jared has other ideas . . . _______ Praise for Hilary Boyd 'Hilary Boyd nails family dynamics and misplaced loyalties with pin-sharp precision in an impressively well-written tale' Daily Express 'I was ripping through this book . . . addictive' Evening Standard 'Boyd is as canny as Joanna Trollope at observing family life' Daily Mail
A perfect husband To their friends, Lily and Freddy have a great marriage. He taught her to love again after the death of her first husband. But when Freddy becomes tense and distracted, a life-changing truth is revealed. A terrible shock Freddy has built up massive gambling debts that threaten to destroy not only his life but Lily's as well. Should she go forward - or back? Her friends and family urge her to forget him and move on - easier said than done. Is her willingness to give him a second chance just down to loyalty? Or is the truth something altogether darker? "Boyd is terrific at cutting to the quick of modern relationships" --WOMAN & HOME
He was meant to be the perfect man, until she discovered the hidden truth . . . The gripping story of love, heartbreak and one devastating confession that changes everything FROM THE MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THURSDAYS IN THE PARK AND THE AFFAIR 'A story that twists and turns. I couldn't put it down' 5***** READER REVIEW 'An engrossing story. Exciting and full of heart. Her characters are brilliantly envisaged' 5***** READER REVIEW 'Keeps you turning the pages' 5***** READER REVIEW ________ Sara Tempest never expected to meet a man like Bernard. Charming and captivating, over the course of one hot summer he and Sara fall desperately in love. Without a second's thought, Sara moves into his beautiful home on the wind-battered cliffs of Hastings, ready for her new life to begin. But soon she begins to wonder if Bernard is all he seems . . . He's barely in touch with his children. Stifling reminders of his late wife appear everywhere Sara looks. And then comes Bernard's confession. All too quickly, Sara's newfound happiness starts to crumble around her . . . ________ Praise for Hilary Boyd 'Hilary Boyd nails family dynamics and misplaced loyalties with pin-sharp precision in an impressively well-written tale' Daily Express 'I was ripping through this book . . . addictive' Evening Standard 'Boyd is as canny as Joanna Trollope at observing family life' Daily Mail
DISCOVER THE EMOTIONALLY CHARGED AND UNPUTDOWNABLE NEW NOVEL FROM HILARY BOYD Bel Carnegie's life is not perfect. Still recovering from her ex-husband's betrayal she lives with her narcissistic father in the family flat in Earl's Court. Then one summer she decides to swap the sweltering city for beautiful Cornwall. While renting a little cottage she finds that the sea, sunshine and new friends help heal her damaged heart. But Bel soon learns that you can't run from the past and it isn't long before it comes knocking once more . . . Praise for Hilary Boyd 'Hilary Boyd nails family dynamics and misplaced loyalties with pin-sharp precision in an impressively well-written tale' Daily Express 'I was ripping through this book . . . addictive' Evening Standard 'Boyd is as canny as Joanna Trollope at observing family life' Daily Mail
I couldn't stop reading until the early hours. Totally gripping' 5***** READER REVIEW THE EMOTIONALLY GRIPPING FAMILY DRAMA PACKED WITH LONG-BURIED SECRETS 'I just thought you should know who you're married to . . .' ______ Romy and Michael had it all. 30 years of marriage, two wonderful sons and a beautiful home. Until a letter arrives containing a shocking accusation, and everything falls apart. Fleeing to an idyllic countryside village to find time to think, Romy finds herself drawn to Finch, a handsome stranger with a tragic past. Is this a chance to start again? But then the phone rings: Michael is in hospital. He says he needs her help . . . From the No. 1 bestselling author of Thursdays in the Park, The Lie will captivate fans of Susan Lewis, Amanda Prowse, and Ali Mercer's His Secret Family. **Hilary Boyd's addictive new family drama, THE AFFAIR, is available to pre-order now** ______ 'Hilary Boyd nails family dynamics and misplaced loyalties with pin-sharp precision in an impressively well-written tale' DAILY EXPRESS Readers are hooked by The Lie . . . 'Full of conflict with many twists and turns' 'A beautifully written and tense family drama' 'Totally engrossing' 'A brilliant page turner' Praise for Hilary Boyd 'Boyd is as canny as Joanna Trollope at observing family life - and better than Trollope at jokes' Daily Mail 'Poignant, well observed and wonderfully written, this is a bit of a heart-string puller' Closer 'I was ripping through this book . . . addictive' Evening Standard
21st December 2012 was not only the date on which the Mayan calendar ended. In astrological terms the Solstice, at exactly 11.12 am that day, was also the moment when the sun was aligned with the centre of the Milky Way for the first time in 26,000 years. A moment at which the sun's energy streamed towards Earth, focused precisely on Stonehenge. Solstice follows the stories of seven characters, three women and four men, who are initially unaware of their mystical powers or of their past lives in the legendary city of Atlantis. They must come together to perform a vital ceremony at Stonehenge to rebalance the planet. 21st December 2012 is the only date for thousands of years when it can take place successfully. It's a race against time and a terrifying adversary from their shared past. Beneath the gripping, fast-paced story Hilary Boyd and Barbara Roddam deliver a serious parable for our times. Solstice explores the unequal balance between male and female energy – the Sun and Moon energy that Stonehenge was built to honour equally – that pervades our time. Men dominate the world, women are oppressed, technology (male energy) is supreme and our planet is violent and failing. New Age wisdom holds that only a rebalancing of these energies can save us.
back cover options for health boosting your energy through conventional and alternative methods Whether you're dealing with a specific medical condition or a wider lifestyle issue, "Boosting Your Energy will help you identify the causes of your energy loss. From there, you'll be guided toward solutions to energy problems that are best for you. You'll profit from advice on creating a healthy lifestyle, for example, moderating and improving your diet. You'll also benefit from this book's guide to treatments offered by both conventional and alternative medicine, and gain insights into the psychological and spiritual aspects of your life, understanding the crucial role they play in maintaining your well-being. This helpful and informative book will show you how to regain the energy you need to live your life to the full. Learn the causes of low energy and identify the problems that apply to you Benefit from comprehensive practical advice on ways to maximize your energy Understand treatments available to you from alternative and conventional medicine Hilary Boyd, a qualified nurse, as well as journalist and author of several books, has worked at London's famous Hospital for Sick Children. She regularly contributes articles on health, as well as on mind, body, and spirit issues, to the Sunday edition of the London "Daily Mail, You magazine, and the London "Daily Express. Dr. Len Saputo is a board-certified internist with 30 years of experience practicing in California. As founder and director of the Health Medicine Forum, a non-profit educational foundation, he has pioneered the development of an integrative, holistic, person-centered preventive healthcaremodel called "Health Medicine.
This title tells the story of how and why the Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids contained in fish oil and evening primrose oil are so extraordinarily effective. It also shows us how we can incorporate this natural supplement into a healthy lifestyle and diet to enjoy its benefits ourselves.
The essential guide for today's working women, Working woman's Pregnancy provides a confident and authoritative voice of reassurance for all working women, whether considering starting a family or in the middle of a pregnancy. Working Woman's Pregnancy provides a detailed week-by-week plan of what to expect at each stage of the pregnancy and offers extensive self-help advice, from office relaxation exercises to planning time off for medical check-ups. Hilary Boyd discusses everything the working woman needs to know, from how she will be feeling and balancing the demands of work and home to when to buy new clothes, which medical check-ups to expect and when, how much time to request off work for clinic classes, to provide the complete manual for the working woman as she approaches the birth of her child.
Blooming Beautiful is divided into two sections, Big and Beautiful and Yummy Mummies. In each part Melanie and Hilary give fantastic advice on looking good, fitness and vitality, healthy eating and understanding emotions. Interweaved with Melanie's sometimes hilarious, sometimes incredibly touching, observations from her own pregnancy, this is the guide mums to be have all been hoping for. From simply finding the right bra, to changing your shampoo, to being prepared for the whirlwind of hormone induced emotions, Blooming Beautiful is packed with all the information Miriam missed out.
Mike Best's café on the beach is his world, but it hasn't been the same since his beloved wife Margie died. They used to work there side by side; now, a year after her death, the business he once loved brings only constant, painful reminders of her. His daughter Kim has helped the best she can, keeping him company (and keeping him sane) as well as making the coffees. But now she has a new man and a new flat, and is determined to have her own life away from the café. How on earth is Mike going to manage on his own? Margie was always the stronger one of the two. Now Mike knows he has to become as strong as she was, even if that means letting her go.
Are you prone to prolonged feelings of despair and anxiety which seem to have no cause? This book will inspire, inform, and comfort, helping you get to the heart of the problem. Gives you practical advice on how to lift your mood and dispel the symptoms of depression. Shows you how the brain works, what makes a "normal mood pattern," and the factors that influence moods, from your genes and hormones to life events. Takes you through the common symptoms associated with low mood, and advice is given on when and where to seek help. Gives tips on how to banish feelings such as sadness, anxiety, and irritability , using low-cost methods that you can perform at home as well as those that require equipment and professional services. Beautifully designed!
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