After becoming the darling of the theatrical world, eighteen-year-old Bonny Burton's career is put in jeopardy after an encounter with her lover's shady promoter. Can Bonny survive the consequences that fate has cruelly tossed her way?
Southampton, 1912. Jessie opts not to follow her mother back to Ireland, instead taking charge of her own destiny. When she marries and takes over the running of the cafe she works in, it seems everything is coming together. But can she find the strength to keep fighting for what she wants in the face of personal loss, gang bosses and embezzlement?
Lily is dedicated to her daughter Victoria, but when financial troubles threaten her business, she risks everything to save it. This leads to her separation from Victoria and potential prison time. Just when she thinks she doesn't need a man, Luke unexpectedly enters her life.
1947. Excited and in love Gracie and Valerie leave England as GI brides and relocate to America. But can their relationships formed in wartime survive the trials of peacetime living?
Can she ignore her feelings and escape danger?When Somebody Loves You is a moving saga of intrigue, danger and romance from much-loved author June Tate. Perfect for fans of Pam Evans and Dilly Court.It's 1936 and every morning Kingsland Market in Southampton is bustling with shoppers. Elsa Carter, a vivacious young woman, takes pride in her colourful fruit and veg stall and enjoys the friendly banter with the other traders - except for slippery Clive Forbes. Thank goodness she knows her fiancé Peter, a cub reporter on a local rag, is a man she can trust.When Peter is sent away for work, Elsa meets Jean-Paul, a devastatingly handsome Frenchman who's selling antiques through Clive's stall. Elsa suspects Jean-Paul's business with Clive may not be strictly above-board, but she finds herself drawn to him - and, to her horror, straight into the path of danger...What readers are saying about When Somebody Loves You :'There is never a dull moment. Not only is this a love story , but with the added suspense of crime and drama , it really makes the story have added depth and you do get quite emotionally involved with the characters'' Could not put it down ''Great read - five stars '
Southampton 1920. Phoebe Collins rose to the challenge of running the family fruit and veg stall when her father did not return from the front. However, when Phoebe witnesses something terrible, she will need all her strength to face the trials ahead and the fear that her loved ones may come to harm.
September, 1914. Eighteen-year-old Daisy Gilbert is the star seamstress at Madam Evans' presitgious gown shop. Her ultimate ambition is to open her own dressmaking business, yet she must work two jobs to look after her father, who is desperately ill. Yet in sordid world of brothels, can Daisy care for her father and protect her own virtue?
Belgium, 1917. At a military hospital close to the horrors of the front line, Sister Helen Chalmers strives tirelessly to save the many injured soldiers brought in from battle. The hardship of war throws Helen into the arms of the eminent surgeon Captain Richard Carson - although a romance with a married man will never last. Soon Helen is swept off her feet again, by a man with whom she can see a future - Captain James Havers. When James is injured in the fighting, he is sent back to Britain. But warfare has changed him. Helen must summon what strength she can to help the man she loves overcome the devastating effects of war.
Spring, 1944. Hildy aids the war effort by working on a production line for planes while managing secrets in her life. Meanwhile, Cora has been orphaned by the Blitz and has little choice but to work the streets with her friend Belle hoping to save up and escape Southampton. The women must remain strong to overcome the challenges posed by the war.
Author-illustrator June Tate makes her debut with a heartwarming picture book comparing the seemingly small but tenderly profound moments hidden in our world. A modern-day classic in the making for fans of Margaret Wise Brown and William Steig. This extraordinary book focuses on the everyday moments that slow the world down for us: a hug from someone we haven’t seen in a long time, the soft spot behind a cat’s ear, a ladybug landing on your arm. And in the end, the answer to the question of what's sweeter rings truest of all. The perfect gift for occasions ranging from celebrations like birthdays and graduation to a just-because gift appreciating someone. Pass this book to the sweetest around you.