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‘Well-drawn characters and painterly depictions of place’ A Times Thriller of the Month

‘A gripping, tense and highly original thriller’ Scots Magazine

Bus driver Dave Kellock is a pillar of the community in Portobello, Edinburgh. But he’s got a terrible secret.

His past is dragged into the present when an unexpected passenger steps onto his bus: the woman he killed almost twenty years earlier. Dave’s still reeling from the shock of it when police turn up at his door, accusing him of an entirely different crime.

As he battles to track down a dead woman and maintain his hard-won reputation, Dave makes a terrifying realisation.

Wherever he goes, someone is watching.

A pacy, twisting thriller about revenge and betrayal, set amongst the historic streets of Edinburgh. Perfect for fans of B.A. Paris and C.L. Taylor.

‘Chilling, dark and twisty’ B P Walter
‘An emotional gut-puncher’ Jonathan Whitelaw
‘Powerful and moving’ Philippa East
‘Emma Christie is the queen of misdirection’ Trevor Wood
‘A novel that delivers in mystery, heart, and tension’ L.V. Matthews
‘An absolute gem of a book’ Marion Todd
‘A beautifully written story of love, loss, guilt and redemption’ Catherine Cooper

‘A terrific read from a very original voice’ – Daily Mail

‘THE name to look out for in psychological thrillers’ – Sun

‘Tightly plotted with great characters and pacing’ – Prima

‘A compelling psychological thriller’ – Crime Monthly

For fans of Gillian McAllister and Lisa Jewell comes a powerful and haunting novel about family, secrets and murder.

Is blood thicker than water?

At five a.m. one summer’s morning, police diver Jen Harper wakes to find herself submerged in the silt of a river with no memory of how she got there.

Forty-eight hours later, she’s called to dive in the same river in search of a missing woman, Claudia Franklin.

But for Jen, this is no ordinary job. Her and Claudia’s families were entangled for decades – there is unresolved resentment between them, unspoken secrets.

Jen hasn’t seen Claudia for twelve years now. Or has she?
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PRAISE FOR SILENT WATERS:

‘Brilliantly plotted, utterly compelling and where nothing is as it seems. Add to that some whip-smart dialogue and you have everything you could possibly want in a thriller.’ – John Marrs

‘Silent Waters is a highly addictive, ever-engrossing, one-sit-read thriller – once you dive in, you won’t want to come up for air.’ – Jack Jordan

‘You’ll be spellbound from the first SENTENCE … Simply wonderful.’ – Jonathan Whitelaw

‘An utterly engrossing novel that will leave you as breathless as its characters!’ – Sarah Lawton

‘A fascinating, constantly surprising mystery novel that pulls you in like a hidden riptide and builds to a heart-pounding and hugely satisfying finale. A wonderful read!’ – C.M. Ewan

‘Propulsive and intricately plotted, Silent Waters is the thriller to watch for in 2023.’ – Ella King

‘A tightly plotted and skilfully rendered story with strong characters that jumped off the page. Beautifully claustrophobic.’ – Imran Mahmood

‘A compelling and atmospheric story of toxic friendships, secrets and divided loyalties all set around the competitive world of diving – loved it.’ – Catherine Cooper

‘Fiendishly clever, fascinating and with a host of fully realised characters, Silent Waters is one of the most original and atmospheric thrillers I’ve ever read. I absolutely love L.V. Matthews’ writing – it always takes you by surprise.’ – Charlotte Duckworth

‘A police diver, a thwarted Olympic dream, a missing woman, and a body in a watery grave. […] A thrillingly murky tale of tainted love and betrayal, an edge-of-the-jetty read. I dare you to jump in!’ – Janice Hallett

‘Silent Waters is a brilliant, beautifully written thriller with an unusual premise and shocking twists. I loved it! Her best yet!’ – Claire Douglas

‘A gripping intensity on every page that will have you racing through this book!’ – Lauren North

‘Beautifully written, perfectly paced and as absorbing as the silent waters the novel describes! Had me hooked from page one to the gripping finale.’ – G R Halliday

‘Silent Waters is dripping in menace. An exhilarating and immersive look into the highly competitive world of female diving. The delicious prose along with some heart-stopping twists and turns will keep you up all night. I loved it!’ – Emily Freud

‘Haunting, visceral writing, a pulse-pounding plot, and characters you will take into your heart. Stunning.’ – Lizzy Barber

‘With a captivating cast of characters – some I loved to hate! – I thoroughly enjoyed this dip into the murky world of police diving. Utterly compelling.’ – Sam Holland

‘It me less than 24 hours to read this and I’m still reeling – so intense, so tangled, so beautifully written and utterly, brilliantly claustrophobic.’ – Emma Christie

‘L.V. Matthews has done it again with a truly dark and complex thriller that will have you gasping for breath.’ – Sophie Flynn

‘An original, compelling foray into the toxic world of Olympic diving, with Matthew’s signature stunning characterisation and gripping plot. Silent Waters should be at the top of every crime/thriller lover’s TBR next year.’ – Mira Shah

‘Terrific, memorable suspense writing that draws you in. Silent Waters is a real up-all-night thriller.’ – B P Walter

‘I was immediately obsessed with this brilliant, murky but warm story of deep-buried secrets and impossible choices. Gorgeously real characters and relationships and a compelling mystery with heartbreakingly high stakes. Loved it!’ – Gytha Lodge

‘I loved the chilling, atmospheric and expertly plotted Silent Waters. A wonderfully intriguing mystery and a definite must-read!’ – Karen Hamilton

‘I adored delving into the murky world of police diving as L.V. Matthews caught me in a fascinating tale of rivalry, lies, and long buried secrets.’ – Sarah Bonner

‘So clever and claustrophobic with very smart twists … A razor-sharp read!’ – Kate Gray

‘Absolutely loved it. A twisty page turner … Great premise, compelling plot, brilliant characterisation.’ – Sarah Turner, aka The Unmumsy Mum, bestselling author of Stepping Up

‘A fantastic read. I was gripped and enthralled. Wonderful storytelling’ JILL MANSELL
‘Fascinating, moving, romantic and utterly gripping. I couldn’t stop reading’ KATIE FFORDE
‘Beautiful. A romantic, thrilling and exceptionally moving story. Historical fiction at its best’ EMMA FLINT
‘Readers will adore walking through occupied Paris in the footsteps of the brave. A fabulous story‘ MANDY ROBOTHAM
‘A tense, heart-in-mouth story about courage in Occupied Paris, and secrets’ GILL PAUL

Inspired by true events, a heartwrenching story of lost love, danger and one woman’s bravery in WWII, perfect for fans of My Name is Eva, The Shut Away Sisters and The Secret Messenger.
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‘For a moment she closed her eyes and imagined she was perched on the diving board at the Piscine Molitor, the sun beating down on her bare shoulders and the sound of Parisians at play beneath her. All she had to do was jump.’

1941. Darkness descends over London as the sirens begin to howl and the bombs rain down. Devastation seeps from every crack of the city. In the midst of all the chaos is a woman gripping a window ledge on the first floor of a Baker Street hotel. She is perched, ready to jump. And as flames rise around her, she is forced to take her chances.

1997. Amy Novak has lost the two great loves in her life: her husband, Michael, and her first love, music. With the first anniversary of Michael’s death approaching, Amy buries herself in her job as an archivist. And when a newly declassified file lands on her desk, she is astonished to uncover proof that ‘Agent Colette’ existed – a name spoken only in whispers; an identity so secret that it has never been verified.

Her discovery leads her to MI6 ‘godmother’ Verity Cooper – a woman with secrets of her own – and on to the streets of Paris where she will uncover a story of unimaginable choices, extraordinary courage and a love that will defy even the darkest days of World War Two . . .
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What real readers are saying about The Lost Song of Paris:

‘I loved this book – a perfect summer read’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

‘Truly riveting… A heartwrenching story of love and the bravery and danger of those involved in espionage. A must-read in historical fiction’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

‘A heartwrenching story. LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT!!!!!! THIS BOOK MUST BE READ!!’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

YOUR FAVOURITE AUTHORS ADORE THE LOST SONG OF PARIS:

‘The Lost Song of Paris takes you right into the beating heart of occupied France [and] shows us the best and worst of what it is to be human, and the redeeming power of love . . . heart-wrenching’
Jane Bailey

‘Sarah writes with a lyrical beauty. This is a novel you should not miss and is impossible to put down’
Caroline Montague

FIND OUT WHY READERS LOVE SARAH STEELE:

‘A beautifully worked tale of bravery, woven into the reality of a time we can’t forget’
Mandy Robotham

‘An emotional, beautifully constructed read. I loved the way the clues from the past and present slowly knitted together, answering the questions that had been missing their answers for so long’
Jill Mansell

‘Gripping, at times heartbreaking, but ultimately uplifting, I found this beautifully written novel impossible to put down’
Katie Fforde

‘A triumph!’
Gill Paul

‘Evocative writing and the storytelling is masterful. It really draws the reader in’
Felicity Hayes-McCoy

‘A gripping journey about the quiet triumphs and breathtaking courage of so many women in wartime’
Jane Bailey

Would you choose a different life if you had the chance?

‘Spellbinding from start to finish’
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‘If you read nothing else this year – read this’
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‘A beautiful, heart-warming and heart-breaking read’
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Cosy up with the unforgettable new novel from the author of The Songs of Us. If you love Cecilia Ahern and Holly Miller, you’ll adore this heart-warming novel.
‘Absolutely magical! So romantic and heartfelt’ JOSIE SILVER

On the last night in October 1999 the clocks went back, and Ella and Will’s love began.

A teenage Ella sat around a bonfire drinking with her future husband and her oldest friend Cole.

As Ella wandered away from the group, she found herself leaning against a derelict
archway before passing out.

The next day, Ella remembered fractured images of a conversation with a woman in a green coat and red scarf but dismissed it as a drunken dream.

Twenty-three years later, with her marriage to Will in trouble, and Cole spiralling out of control, Ella opens a gift which turns her life upside down: a green coat and red scarf.

When she looks in the mirror, the woman from the archway is reflected back at her.

As the last Sunday in October arrives, Ella is faced with a choice. Would she choose a different life, if she could do it again?

‘A beautiful, moving and heart-wrenching book’ EMILY STONE
‘Romantic, heart-breaking and a real page-turner’ OLIVIA BEIRNE

⭐ Readers love Emma Cooper ⭐

‘Recommended for fans of Jojo Moyes, Marian Keyes and Katie Fforde’

‘Powerful and immersive, heart-wrenching and hopeful’

‘Buy this book. You will not be disappointed for a second!’

‘I laughed and cried throughout this book’

‘I was hooked from the beginning’

‘A wonderful, life-affirming novel’

‘I absolutely adored it from start to finish’

‘A wonderful read that will stay with me for a long time’

‘I really can’t recommend this book enough!’

‘So powerful and poignant… a beautifully written book’

‘This book is funny, heart-warming and life-affirming. Basically ALL THE FEELS’

‘It’s like a warm hug!’ Real reader review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
‘This is the kind of book I’d love to read over and over again!’ Real reader review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
‘I devoured it in one day’ Real reader review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
‘Fantastic book, I loved it . . . the characters, the settings, the story, all of it!’ Real reader review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

WILL SWITCHING LIVES BRING TWO SISTERS TOGETHER OR PUSH THEM APART FOREVER?

Twins Katy and Rachel don’t know much about each other’s lives anymore.

Rachel thinks that Katy is a high-flying event planner in London, while Katy thinks that Rachel lives in idyllic marital bliss in the countryside.

Each sister believes the other has created a perfect life – but the truth is that neither twin has the life she pretends she does.

And when these sisters unexpectedly swap houses for a week, they’re in for a big shock.

But it might just be the wake-up call they’ve both been waiting for . . .

Packed with hilarity and heartbreak, this new novel from bestselling author Olivia Beirne follows two estranged sisters who learn more about each other from a house swap than they ever expected… Perfect for fans of Beth O’Leary and Marian Keyes.

**Olivia’s new novel Three Nights in Italy is available to pre-order NOW!**

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‘I can’t praise it enough’ LUCY VINE
‘The definition of an uplifting book’ ABIGAIL MANN
‘A hilarious, heart-warming read’ DAISY BUCHANAN
‘Olivia is an assured writer with great comic timing’ SHEILA O’FLANAGAN
‘I loved House Swap – it’s a heart-warming story of sisterhood in several forms’ ZOË FOLBIGG
‘Funny, poignant and uplifting’ JULIETTA HENDERSON
‘A beautiful story about second-chances, self-discovery and sisterhood – I absolutely loved it. Olivia has that special knack of making you laugh out loud on one page, and shed a tear on the next’ HANNAH TOVEY
‘Characters you will fall in love with immediately!’ EMILY HOUGHTON
‘A charming, uplifting read . . . Delightful’ ROXIE COOPER
‘Olivia’s books always make me laugh out loud and her latest is no exception’ EMMA COOPER
‘A wonderful, joyous tale, complete with a perfect measure of romance too’ PERNILLE HUGHES
‘House Swap is a warm, sweet story about sisterhood and will have you rooting for Katy and Rachel until the very last page. Simply gorgeous’ HANNAH DOYLE
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Readers are LOVING House Swap!

‘The cutest book ever! I’ve recommended this book to literally everyone I know’ Real reader review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

‘This book is heart-warming, life affirming and is guaranteed to make you smile – I loved it!’ Real reader review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

‘This book made me laugh, cry and swoon’ Real reader review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

‘A perfect story of families and finding your way through life’ Real reader review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

‘Loved this book!’ Real reader review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

A heart-warming and uplifting story about love, loss and finding the strength to say goodbye, from the author of The First Time I Saw You.

Perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes and Cecelia Ahern, If I Could Say Goodbye is sure to ‘break your heart but put it back together again’ (Katie Fforde)

Jennifer Jones’ life began when her little sister, Kerry, was born. So when her sister dies in a tragic accident, nothing seems to make sense any more.

Despite the support of her husband, Ed, and their wonderful children, Jen can’t comprehend why she is still here, while bright, spirited Kerry is not.

When Jen starts to lose herself in her memories of her sister, she doesn’t realise that the closer she feels to Kerry, the further she gets from her family.

Jen was never able to say goodbye to her sister. But what if she could?

Would you risk everything if you had the chance to say goodbye?

READERS LOVE EMMA COOPER:

‘Gorgeous, tender, spine-tingling storytelling – an absolute heart-rending joy’ Miranda Dickinson

‘Poignant and beautifully written’ Woman

‘A tragically beautiful story of love and loss, family and hope. Emma Cooper has been swiftly added to my list of authors to read’ Fiona Harper

‘A very special book indeed: funny, powerful, heart-wrenching’ Jo Thomas

Beautifully observed, tender and genuinely funny’ Josie Silver

‘Funny, original storytelling, an emotional rollercoaster packed with twists and turns that tugged at all my heartstrings’ Holly Miller

‘A profoundly affecting, beautifully written story packed with heart and hope’ Miranda Dickinson

Lost:
Six-foot-two Irish man who answers to the name Samuel McLaughlin.
Has weak shins and enjoys show tunes.
If found, please return to Sophie Williams.

Sophie Williams has the perfect career and it’s all she needs to shut herself off from the rest of the world, and more importantly, the secrets of her past.

Samuel McLaughlin is an open book. He lives for the present and life for him is his big Irish family and his friends.

Against all expectation, Samuel breaks down the walls of Sophie’s ordered world and they spend the perfect week together, but when Sophie discovers the terrible truth, she is forced to leave.

But as Samuel begins searching for Sophie, a life-changing event alters how he sees life forever.

And with each passing week, Sophie seems further and further from his reach.

From the author of The Songs of Us (shortlisted for the RNA Contemporary Novel Award) comes a love story that will ‘break your heart, but put it back together again’ (Katie Fforde). Fans of Jojo Moyes and Lucy Dillon will love The First Time I Saw You by Emma Cooper.

‘An evocative, warm and character-driven read that is truly memorable’ Woman & Home

‘A heartwarming, charming novel which had me falling in love and desperate to be part of their happy ending’ Olivia Beirne

‘A gorgeous heart-breaking rollercoaster of a love story that made me laugh and cry in equal measures’ Fiona Harper

‘Cooper creates characters that come alive with pathos and heart and humour’ Magic Radio

Owen Nicholls’ Love, Unscripted follows film projectionist Nick as he tries to understand why love isn’t always like the movies. Perfect for fans of romcoms, David Nicholls and Nick Hornby.

‘Sometimes a book comes along and it feels dusted with magic – Love, Unscripted is one of those books.’ Josie Silver, author of One Day in December

IT ISN’T ALWAYS LIKE THE MOVIES . . .

For the last four years, Nick’s life has been picture-perfect.

He’s been working his dream job as a film projectionist and he’s been dating Ellie, the love of his life and the coolest woman he’s ever met. It took a while, but this hopeless romantic finally found a love story to rival the big screen.

Until, one day, Ellie moves out.

Stunned by the end of their cinematic romance, Nick rewinds to the first night they met. Maybe if he can freeze-frame their happiest moments, he can work out why Ellie had to leave him behind.

Before the credits roll, will Nick become the hero of his own romantic comedy, or is it finally time for him to step out of the frame?

**Owen Nicholls’ new novel PERFECT TIMING is available to pre-order now!**

PRAISE FOR LOVE, UNSCRIPTED. . .

‘An unmissable, multi-layered read’
WOMAN & HOME

‘Bursting with some very cute cultural references’
SUNDAY MIRROR

‘A refreshing take on the typical boy-meets-girl romance’
WOMAN’S WEEKLY

‘A complete delight for film lovers (and lovers of love)’
HOLLY BOURNE

‘The book equivalent of a classic rom-com’
CULTUREFLY

‘A nostalgic read for fans of Nick Hornby and David Nicholls’
HEAT MAGAZINE

‘A gorgeous rom-com’
KATE DAVIES, AUTHOR OF IN AT THE DEEP END

‘An astutely observed romantic comedy . . . Pure pleasure’
EMPIRE MAGAZINE

‘If When Harry Met Sally and High Fidelity had a book baby, this would be it’
EMMA COOPER, AUTHOR OF THE SONGS OF US

‘Charming read’
WOMAN’S WAY

‘This will tug at your heartstrings’
BEST MAGAZINE

‘The perfect read for film enthusiasts’
WOMAN MAGAZINE

‘A hilarious, heart-warming read’ Daisy Buchanan
‘A charming, uplifting read… Delightful’ Roxie Cooper

The hilarious, uplifting novel from bestselling author Olivia Beirne is perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Beth O’Leary and Marian Keyes.
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Would you open a love letter that wasn’t meant for you?

Bea used to feel confident, outgoing and fun, but she’s not sure where that person went.

Over the last few months, she’s found herself becoming reclusive and withdrawn. And despite living with her two best friends, she’s never felt lonelier. To make things worse, she’s become so dependent on her daily routine, she’s started to slip out of everyone else’s.

But when a mysterious battered envelope covered in stars lands on her doormat, Bea wonders if she could find the courage to open it.

What’s written inside might change everything…

**Olivia’s new novel Three Nights in Italy is available to pre-order NOW!**

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Praise for Olivia Beirne!

‘I can’t praise it enough, it’s perfect summer reading’
LUCY VINE

‘Olivia is an assured writer with great comic timing’
SHEILA O’FLANAGAN

‘A mesmerising blend of humour and emotion’
WOMAN & HOME

‘A story of love, friendship and family, whose characters you will fall in love with immediately!’
EMILY HOUGHTON, AUTHOR OF BEFORE I SAW YOU

‘A perfect mix of humour and heart‘
EMMA COOPER, AUTHOR OF THE SONGS OF US

‘An uplifting read that leaves you on a high’
AMAZON READER REVIEW

‘A proper feel-good, heart-warming, very natural and relatable story‘
KIM NASH (KIMTHEBOOKWORM)

‘I thoroughly enjoyed this book and couldn’t put it down’
AMAZON READER REVIEW

‘A gorgeous life-affirming read‘
HAYLEY’S BOOK BLOG

‘⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ One of the best books I have read in a very long time!‘
‘⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 11/10 would recommend. Get a copy!!‘
‘⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Without a doubt the funniest book I’ve read!‘
‘⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ I can’t praise this book enough‘

Sometimes all you need is a little push . . .

Georgia loves wine, reality TV and sitting on the sofa after work. She does not love heights, looking at her bank account, going on dates, or activities that involve a sports bra. And she will never, ever take a risk.

That is, until her braver, bolder, big sister finds out that she won’t be able to tick off the things she wanted to do before turning thirty, and turns to Georgia to help her finish her list.

With the birthday just months away, Georgia suddenly has a deadline to learn to grab life with both hands. Could she be brave enough to take the leap, for her sister?

And how might her own life change if she did?

Olivia Beirne’s bestselling The List That Changed My Life will take you on the hilarious and heart-warming journey of a lifetime, showing you what it means to really be alive . . . Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Rosie Walsh and Marian Keyes.

**Olivia’s new novel Three Nights in Italy is available to pre-order NOW!**

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Praise for Olivia Beirne!

‘A hilarious, heart-warming read’
DAISY BUCHANAN

‘I can’t praise it enough, it’s perfect summer reading’
LUCY VINE

‘Olivia is an assured writer with great comic timing’
SHEILA O’FLANAGAN

‘A mesmerising blend of humour and emotion’
WOMAN & HOME

‘A story of love, friendship and family, whose characters you will fall in love with immediately!’
EMILY HOUGHTON, AUTHOR OF BEFORE I SAW YOU

‘A perfect mix of humour and heart’
EMMA COOPER, AUTHOR OF THE SONGS OF US

‘An uplifting read that leaves you on a high’
AMAZON READER REVIEW

‘A proper feel-good, heart-warming, very natural and relatable story’
KIM NASH (KIMTHEBOOKWORM)

‘I thoroughly enjoyed this book and couldn’t put it down’
AMAZON READER REVIEW

‘A gorgeous life-affirming read’
HAYLEY’S BOOK BLOG
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‘Quirky, clever, and original, this will break your heart, but put it back together again’
Katie Fforde

‘A quirky, poignant book about love and family which I found myself racing through’ Libby Page

‘One of my favourites of 2018’ Amazon reviewer

Fans of Jojo Moyes, Cecilia Ahern and Marian Keyes will love this debut novel by Emma Cooper. Shortlisted for the RNA Contemporary Novel Award The Songs of Us is a laugh-out-loud, funny and heartbreaking novel of love, loss and what it means to be a family.

If Melody hadn’t run out of de-icer that day, she would never have slipped and banged her head. She wouldn’t be left with a condition that makes her sing when she’s nervous. And she definitely wouldn’t have belted out the Arctic Monkeys’ ‘I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor’ in assembly at her son’s school.

If Dev hadn’t taken the kids to the zoo that day, then the accident wouldn’t have happened. He wouldn’t have left Flynn and Rose without a dad. Or shattered the love of his life’s heart.

But if they hadn’t seen the missing person report that day, they might never have taken the trip to Cornwall. And, in the last place they expected, discovered what it really means to be ‘Us’.

Readers love The Songs of Us:

‘Rarely does a book come along that is as unique and mesmerising as The Songs Of Us‘

‘Reminiscent of (and in my humble opinion right up there with) Me Before You by Jojo Moyes and Cecilia Ahern’s PS I Love You‘

‘It had me laughing and crying in equal measures’

‘The Songs of Us will soften your heart and make you smile’

‘Get your hands on a copy now. TRUST ME.’

‘This book is something really special, I might even venture to say, perfect’

‘I laughed, cried, felt sad and felt heart-warmed in equal measures’

‘I could not put it down … I really do highly recommend this book’