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DEFINITELY OLDER. NOT NECESSARILY WISER...Sisters Cleo and Robyn may be close in age but their attitudes to life could not be further apart. While Cleo's a fully-fledged adult with a family, a business and a signature scent, Robyn is still waiting for the instruction manual to Adult Life and success is keeping her houseplant alive. Skating by at her job as an estate agent, she's adept at avoiding housework, ignoring admin, and evading her mother's anxious questions about her love life. But then Robyn's fired in the most publicly humiliating way imaginable - and her chaos catches up with her. Although Cleo steps in to give Robyn a temporary job in her cleaning firm, it comes with very firm instructions: Robyn must BEHAVE RESPONSIBLY. And that includes meeting the high standards of Jim, her enigmatic supervisor. But when Robyn learns to navigate the catastrophic kitchens and judgemental dogs of total strangers she learns some unexpected truths about her own messy world. No one's life is spotless...Is it time - finally - for everyone to stop sweeping their secrets under the carpet?

But with her boyfriend AWOL, her family fragmented, and only a cat for company, Tara's own life is crumbling. Then the storm... On top of everything, Tara's father - last seen as he walked out on her when she was ten years old - is suddenly back, with a surprising offer that could change everything.

It seems too perfect, too magical, to be real. But now Jeannie is on her way to the wedding she can't shake off the tight sensation crushing her chest. Is it just nerves - or is this all happening a bit too fast? Jeannie has one last chance to shout, 'Stop!

Die junge Lorna arbeitet ehrenamtlich in einem Hospiz in London. Zuletzt hat sie die exzentrische Betty gepflegt, die ihr zwei Dinge mit auf den Weg gab: den Rat, dem Leben mit Mut zu begegnen, und ihren Dackel Rudy. Und so wagt Lorna einen Neuanfang und kehrt mit Rudy zurück in ihre Heimat Longhampton, wo sie sich den Traum einer eigenen Galerie erfüllen möchte. Doch in Longhampton lauern auch die Geister der Vergangenheit: Hier zerbrach ihre Familie und auch ihre Jugendliebe, die sie nie vergessen konnte. Erst als Lorna die ältere menschenscheue Künstlerin Joyce bei sich aufnimmt, erfüllt sich das Leben beider Frauen mit neuem Glanz.

The inspiring new novel from the bestselling author of A Hundred Pieces of Me and All I Ever Wanted explores themes of courage, healing, and self-discovery. Lorna returns to Longhampton, guided by the defiant spirit of Betty, who taught her that courage can be a façade, much like red lipstick, even in moments of panic. With the keys to the town’s gallery in hand, Lorna feels as brave as Betty’s anxious dachshund by her side. She has come home to pursue a long-held dream, but first, she must confront the ghosts of her past—the shattering of her family, her unspoken fears, and a complicated love. This isn’t a simple fresh start. As Lorna, alongside her little dog, begins to reconnect with old friends and make new ones, she faces hard truths and embraces fresh promises. Amidst this journey, something beautiful starts to flourish around the gallery, illuminating her world in unexpected ways. The novel is a poignant reminder of resilience and the transformative power of love and friendship. Readers have praised it for its bittersweet yet uplifting narrative, with themes that inspire reflection and personal growth. It’s a deeply moving story that encourages readers to embrace their own lives more fully.

From the bestselling author of A Hundred Pieces of Me and One Small Act of Kindness comes a heartwarming, bittersweet and uplifting story of missed chances and unexpected opportunities. Perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes and Sophie Kinsella.

Für Libby hat eine kleine gute Tat ungeahnt große Folgen ... Libby und Jason sind aufs Land gezogen, um Jasons Mutter nach dem Tod ihres Mannes im kleinen Familienhotel zu unterstützen und die altmodische Herberge in ein exklusives Feriendomizil zu verwandeln. Der Umbau kostet Zeit, Geld und Nerven. Doch das wird nebensächlich, als es zu einem Unfall kommt: Vor dem Hotel wird eine junge Frau angefahren. Rührend kümmert sich Libby um die Fremde. Als klar wird, dass sie ihr Gedächtnis verloren hat und niemand sie zu vermissen scheint, bietet Libby ihr an, im Hotel zu bleiben – nicht ahnend, dass diese eine gute Tat ihr ganzes Leben verändern wird ...

Il piccolo albergo ricoperto di edera domina il giardino, e il futuro di Libby inizia da lì. Trasferirsi a Longhampton per gestire la nuova attività non è stato facile, e i lavori di ristrutturazione si complicano ulteriormente. Inoltre, c'è un ospite difficile da gestire: Bob, il cane della suocera. Libby non ha tempo per lui e desidererebbe che non fosse sempre presente. Tuttavia, scopre che Bob ha un talento speciale: attraverso la pet therapy, riesce a far sorridere le persone. Ben presto, Libby si rende conto di non poter fare a meno di quegli occhi capaci di leggere nel profondo della sua anima. Un giorno, un incidente coinvolge una donna che perde la memoria. Libby decide di ospitarla, sperando che la presenza di Bob possa aiutarla come ha fatto con lei. E così accade: tra le calde stanze dell'albergo, i ricordi della donna iniziano a riaffiorare. L'amicizia con il cucciolo invadente le offre nuova speranza e il coraggio di ricostruire la sua vita. Tuttavia, quando un uomo si presenta come il fidanzato della giovane, Bob non si fida di lui. Libby è certa che l'istinto del suo amico non sbagli mai e insieme devono mettere in guardia la nuova amica. Il passato può nascondere ombre, e superarle è difficile, ma a volte il destino regala una seconda possibilità.

First she got her health back, then jettisoned the cheating husband, and now Gina wants a fresh start. She decides to simplify her life by giving away everything she owns, bar one hundred items. But in moving to Longhampton - complete with friendly neighbours and a handsome love interest - Gina finds that as fast as she gives her possessions away, she gains things too. Over the course of a year Gina will find a sense of happiness she's never felt before, and what it means to finally live life to the full. And it could all be just in time.