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From bestselling author Amanda Prowse comes a spellbinding story about two sisters, one choice—and a lifetime of consequences…For identical twins Remy and Ashleigh, everything changes with one childhood decision. A simple act of love that unwittingly alters the paths they will both walk—an act of love that will echo through decades…As the years unfold, their lives take dramatically different courses. Ashleigh soars through a glittering London career with the perfect house and family, but beneath her success lies a gnawing truth: her whole life is built on a lie. Meanwhile, Remy stays close to home, finding joy in simple pleasures, yet forever feeling the weight of being ‘the other twin’—the one who didn’t shine. Both sisters long for the uncomplicated closeness they once shared, but can they find their way back to each other? And after a lifetime shaped by that single childhood choice, is it too late to become the people they were meant to b? his emotionally compelling story asks challenging questions about paths not taken, and about making peace with the life you have, rather than the one you might have expected.

''This romantic story of courage and determination is simply captivating.'' - CLOSER***From the million-copy bestseller Amanda Prowse, the queen of heartbreak fiction.Ever since hairdresser Poppy Day married her childhood sweetheart, Mart, she''s been deliriously happy. Now Mart is fighting in Afghanistan, and Poppy is counting the days until he returns. It takes one knock at the door to rip Poppy''s world apart. Mart has been taken hostage, and it''s too dangerous for the army to rescue him. Poppy is determined to bring him home herself. But her journey will lead her to a heartbreaking dilemma. What price will she pay to save the man she loves? This is a gripping story of loss and courage from an author who knows what it is like to be the one left behind.Amanda Prowse is the author of The Coordinates Of Loss and the no.1 bestsellers Perfect Daughter, My Husband''s Wife and What Have I Done?*** Reviews for Amanda Prowse: ''Prowse handles her explosive subject with delicate skill... Deeply moving and inspiring'' - DAILY MAIL''Powerful and emotional family drama that packs a real punch'' - HEAT''A gut wrenching and absolutely brilliant read'' - IRISH SUN''Captivating, heartbreaking, superbly written'' - CLOSER''Very uplifting and positive, but you may still need a box (or two) of tissues'' - HELLO''An emotional, unputdownable read'' - RED''Prowse writes gritty, contemporary stories but always with an uplifting message of hope'' - SUNDAY INDEPENDENT

From Amanda Prowse, queen of heartbreak fiction, comes a gorgeous story of finding love when you've given up hope. Previously titled How to Fall in Love Again***Is it ever too late to find your soulmat? itty Montrose isn't sure she believes in true love anymore. When she was a little girl, she had dreamed of finding her soulmate. Someone to laugh with, cry with, and to share her twilight years. But it never happened. She has her gorgeous children and grandchildren, but her marriage was never the happily-ever-after love story she'd imagined. Then Kitty bumps into Theo, an old flame. The timing was never right for them before. Could now be the time for Theo and Kitty to fall in love again?***Reviews for Amanda Prowse:'Prowse handles her explosive subject with delicate skill... Deeply moving and inspiring' DAILY MAIL'Powerful and emotional family drama that packs a real punch' HEAT'A gut wrenching and absolutely brilliant read' IRISH SUN'Captivating, heartbreaking, superbly written' CLOSER'Very uplifting and positive, but you may still need a box (or two) of tissues' HELLO'An emotional, unputdownable read' RED'Prowse writes gritty, contemporary stories but always with an uplifting message of hope' SUNDAY INDEPENDENT

An irresistible festive treat from million-copy bestseller Amanda Prowse.***Can you ever find love twice? Bea doesn''t believe in second chances. As a widow, she feels like she will be alone forever. She buries her grief in hard work, and soon the deli she runs in Sydney, Australia, has a reputation for the best carrot cake in town.But then an email from a cafe-owner in Edinburgh leads her to take a trip to Scotland in the depths of winter. There, transported by the twinkling lights and falling snow of a traditional Christmas, Bea is drawn back to a secret past – and a secret love – that she has long ago tried to forget...***Praise for Amanda Prowse: ''If you love JoJo Moyes and Freya North, you''ll love this. There''s no shortage of books with Christmas in the title, but this family-focused story stands out from the rest'' Closer''Magical'' Now Magazine''A lively romance with emotional depth'' My Weekly''A heartwarming novel to read in the run-up to Christmas – hot, balmy beaches herald the festive season on one side of the world, and light dustings of snow on the other side'' Tripfiction''A sweet, humorous snapshot of a romance... Will elicit a sigh and a smile'' New York Journal of Books

An irresistible festive treat from multimillion copy bestseller Amanda Prowse. ***Can you ever find love twice?As a child, Meg always dreamed of the perfect Christmas... This year, she can make it come true for her own little boy. There will be turkey and all the trimmings, a glittering tree, and a stocking hung up by a roaring fire. Who cares if there''s no devoted husband in the picture? She and Lucas will be just fine on their own.But then a chance meeting with a stranger in New York unravels everything she''s planned. Will Meg finally get everything she wished for? Or will she be alone this Christmas after all?***Reviews for Amanda Prowse:''If you love JoJo Moyes and Freya North, you''ll love this. There''s no shortage of books with Christmas in the title, but this family-focused story stands out from the rest'' Closer''Magical'' Now Magazine''A lively romance with emotional depth'' My Weekly''A heartwarming novel to read in the run-up to Christmas – hot, balmy beaches herald the festive season on one side of the world, and light dustings of snow on the other side'' Tripfiction''A sweet, humorous snapshot of a romance... Will elicit a sigh and a smile'' New York Journal of Books

From the multimillion copy bestseller Amanda Prowse, the queen of heartbreak fiction.***When eighteen-year-old Dot meets Sol, she feels that love has arrived at last. Solomon Arbuthnott is a man who can bring colour and warmth to her drab life in sixties London – and what''s more, he is a young, handsome soldier with excellent prospects. Someone who wants to give her everything she has dreamed of. Someone who can promise her blue skies, laughter, sun and always, always love. And for a while, life is truly like a song. They stroll hand-in-hand by the Serpentine, dance cheek-to-cheek in Soho''s smoky bars, and begin to plan their idyllic future, growing old together in Sol''s ancestral home on the island of St Lucia. But this is 1961. East End girls don''t date West Indian boys, let alone fall in love with them and leave the country. They stay at home and live the life their parents planned for them. Even if it leaves them lonelier than they ever thought possible. Even if it rips their heart in two...Amanda Prowse is the author of The Coordinates Of Loss and the no.1 bestsellers Perfect Daughter, My Husband''s Wife and What Have I Done?***Reviews for Amanda Prowse: ''Prowse handles her explosive subject with delicate skill... Deeply moving and inspiring'' DAILY MAIL. ''Powerful and emotional family drama that packs a real punch'' - HEAT''A gut wrenching and absolutely brilliant read'' - IRISH SUN''Captivating, heartbreaking, superbly written'' - CLOSER''Very uplifting and positive, but you may still need a box (or two) of tissues'' - HELLO''An emotional, unputdownable read'' - RED''Prowse writes gritty, contemporary stories but always with an uplifting message of hope'' - SUNDAY INDEPENDENT

From the multimillion copy bestseller Amanda Prowse, the queen of heartbreak fiction. ***Once upon a time, Jacks Morgan had dreams. She would have a career and travel the world. She would own a house on the beach, and spend long nights with her boyfriend strolling under the stars. But life had other ideas. First Martha came along, then Jonty. Then her mother moved in, and now their little terrace is bursting at the seams. Jacks gave up on her dreams to look after her family. If only, just for once, her family would look after her... ***Reviews for Amanda Prowse: ''Prowse handles her explosive subject with delicate skill... Deeply moving and inspiring'' DAILY MAIL. ''Powerful and emotional family drama that packs a real punch'' HEAT. ''A gut wrenching and absolutely brilliant read'' IRISH SUN. ''Captivating, heartbreaking, superbly written'' CLOSER. ''Very uplifting and positive, but you may still need a box (or two) of tissues'' HELLO. ''An emotional, unputdownable read'' RED. ''Prowse writes gritty, contemporary stories but always with an uplifting message of hope'' SUNDAY INDEPENDENT.

From the multimillion copy bestseller Amanda Prowse, the queen of heartbreak fiction.***I deserve all this because I did the worst thing a woman can do. The very worst. Jessica''s wedding was like a fairytale. Her dress strewn with crystals. Her dad made a tearful speech. Her husband Matthew declared himself the luckiest man alive. But when their beautiful baby girl is born, Jessica is gripped by panic. She can''t tell anyone how she feels. Even when her life starts to spiral out of control... This is her story. A mother''s story.***Reviews for Amanda Prowse: ''Prowse handles her explosive subject with delicate skill... Deeply moving and inspiring'' DAILY MAIL. ''Powerful and emotional family drama that packs a real punch'' HEAT. ''A gut wrenching and absolutely brilliant read'' IRISH SUN. ''Captivating, heartbreaking, superbly written'' CLOSER. ''Very uplifting and positive, but you may still need a box (or two) of tissues'' HELLO. ''An emotional, unputdownable read'' RED. ''Prowse writes gritty, contemporary stories but always with an uplifting message of hope'' SUNDAY INDEPENDENT.

An irresistible festive treat from multimillion copy bestseller Amanda Prowse. ***While her free-spirited daughter travels the world, Vivienne prepares for a lonely Christmas in Bristol, with her best friend Ellen and her ancient dog Bob.Then a letter arrives that changes everything. Vivienne''s daughter is getting married in New Zealand, and she wants her mum and Ellen by her side.Out on the rugged coast of Tutukaka, the sea sparkles, romance beckons – and Vivienne falls under the spell of another life. Will she leave everything she holds dear for a chance at happiness? Or will her daughter be the only one to fall in love this Christmas?***Reviews for Amanda Prowse: ''If you love JoJo Moyes and Freya North, you''ll love this. There''s no shortage of books with Christmas in the title, but this family-focused story stands out from the rest'' Closer''Magical'' Now Magazine''A lively romance with emotional depth'' My Weekly''A heartwarming novel to read in the run-up to Christmas – hot, balmy beaches herald the festive season on one side of the world, and light dustings of snow on the other side'' Tripfiction''A sweet, humorous snapshot of a romance... Will elicit a sigh and a smile'' New York Journal of Books

From the million-copy bestseller Amanda Prowse, the queen of heartbreak fiction. ***How do you say goodbye to your family for the last time? Poppy Day is thirty-two and married to her childhood sweetheart. She''s a full-time mum of two gorgeous children and loves her homely little cottage in the countryside. It''s the life she aways wanted. But Poppy is so busy caring for others she hasn''t noticed how tired she is, or the menacing lump growing on her breast. It''s unthinkable that cancer could defeat such a strong and amazing woman. But life doesn''t always give you what you deserve... ***Reviews for Amanda Prowse: ''Prowse handles her explosive subject with delicate skill... Deeply moving and inspiring'' DAILY MAIL. ''Powerful and emotional family drama that packs a real punch'' HEAT. ''A gut wrenching and absolutely brilliant read'' IRISH SUN. ''Captivating, heartbreaking, superbly written'' CLOSER. ''Very uplifting and positive, but you may still need a box (or two) of tissues'' HELLO. ''An emotional, unputdownable read'' RED. ''Prowse writes gritty, contemporary stories but always with an uplifting message of hope'' SUNDAY INDEPENDENT.

From the multimillion copy bestseller Amanda Prowse, the queen of heartbreak fiction. ***This is an unforgettable romance about what happens when two very different people fall in love. Theo Montgomery grew up in a rich family where he had all the toys and trinkets money could buy. But his childhood was full of neglect and he was bullied at school. Now he is an adult, he longs to find a soulmate. Someone who understands him. Someone who will love him unconditionally. Then, one day, Theo meets Anna Cole in a lift. Anna grew up in a care home, and has always wanted to create the noisy family life she never had. She brings love and laughter into Theo''s life. But she wants a baby, and Theo can''t imagine bringing a child into this cruel world... Theo and Anna are two damaged souls, from two different worlds. Is their love for each other enough to let go of the pain of their pasts? Or will Anna and Theo break each others'' hearts? There are multiple sides to every love story. This is Theo''s. ***Reviews for Amanda Prowse: ''Prowse handles her explosive subject with delicate skill... Deeply moving and inspiring'' DAILY MAIL. ''Powerful and emotional family drama that packs a real punch'' HEAT. ''A gut wrenching and absolutely brilliant read'' IRISH SUN. ''Captivating, heartbreaking, superbly written'' CLOSER. ''Very uplifting and positive, but you may still need a box (or two) of tissues'' HELLO. ''An emotional, unputdownable read'' RED. ''Prowse writes gritty, contemporary stories but always with an uplifting message of hope'' SUNDAY INDEPENDENT.

A heart-wrenching story from the multimillion copy bestseller Amanda Prowse, the queen of heartbreak fiction.***Kathryn Brooker is the headmaster''s wife. While her husband spends his days disciplining unruly teenagers in the grand halls of Mountbriers Academy, Kathryn spends hers baking scones for her son''s cricket match in a beautiful cottage in the manicured school grounds. In the evenings, when her husband strides home to compliment her cooking and kiss her hello – ignoring jokes from their children about grown-up lovebirds – Kathryn Brooker is the very picture of a fulfilled wife and mother. Anyone who peered through the downstairs sash window at the four figures sat easily around their scrubbed-pine kitchen table would see a happy family without a care in the world. They would envy Kathryn and her perfect life. But they would be wrong. Kathryn is trapped in a nightmare. And she is about to do something to change it. Something only a truly desperate woman would do...*** Reviews for Amanda Prowse: ''Prowse handles her explosive subject with delicate skill... Deeply moving and inspiring'' DAILY MAIL. ''Powerful and emotional family drama that packs a real punch'' HEAT. ''A gut wrenching and absolutely brilliant read'' IRISH SUN. ''Captivating, heartbreaking, superbly written'' CLOSER. ''Very uplifting and positive, but you may still need a box (or two) of tissues'' HELLO. ''An emotional, unputdownable read'' RED. ''Prowse writes gritty, contemporary stories but always with an uplifting message of hope'' SUNDAY INDEPENDENT.

From the multimillion copy bestseller Amanda Prowse, the queen of heartbreak fiction. ***Grace and Tom Penderford are the luckiest people alive. They have a wonderful marriage, a comfortable life and a beautiful baby girl, Chloe. Then, in a heartbeat, happiness becomes despair, and their lives change forever. When three-year-old Chloe falls ill and dies, Tom and Grace''s world is ripped apart. As their family of three becomes two, they must find a way to mend each other''s broken hearts... and save their marriage, if they can. ***Reviews for Amanda Prowse: ''Prowse handles her explosive subject with delicate skill... Deeply moving and inspiring'' DAILY MAIL. ''Powerful and emotional family drama that packs a real punch'' HEAT. ''A gut wrenching and absolutely brilliant read'' IRISH SUN. ''Captivating, heartbreaking, superbly written'' CLOSER. ''Very uplifting and positive, but you may still need a box (or two) of tissues'' HELLO. ''An emotional, unputdownable read'' RED. ''Prowse writes gritty, contemporary stories but always with an uplifting message of hope'' SUNDAY INDEPENDENT.

From the million-copy bestseller Amanda Prowse, the queen of heartbreak fiction.***Everybody needs a little love in their lives... Pru Plum is the celebrated owner of a famous Mayfair bakery. She wears Chanel and her hair is expensively cut. Few would believe that this elegant woman turned sixty-six last year. But Pru is not the confident, successful businesswoman she appears. She has done shameful things to get to where she is today. And she will do anything to protect the secrets of her past – especially when, for the first time in her life, she has finally fallen in love... From bestselling author Amanda Prowse, this is a story about love, loss and lies – and finding happiness before it''s too late. Amanda Prowse is the author of The Coordinates Of Loss and the no.1 bestsellers Perfect Daughter, My Husband''s Wife and What Have I Done?***Reviews for Amanda Prowse: ''Prowse handles her explosive subject with delicate skill... Deeply moving and inspiring'' - DAILY MAIL''Powerful and emotional family drama that packs a real punch'' - HEAT''A gut wrenching and absolutely brilliant read'' - IRISH SUN''Captivating, heartbreaking, superbly written'' - CLOSER''Very uplifting and positive, but you may still need a box (or two) of tissues'' - HELLO''An emotional, unputdownable read'' - RED''Prowse writes gritty, contemporary stories but always with an uplifting message of hope'' - SUNDAY INDEPENDENT

Seven powerful, gripping short stories from bestselling author, Amanda Prowse.''If you have not discovered Amanda Prowse yet you are in for a real treat... Full of incident and real characters'' Rascals of LondonCollection includes:Something Quite Beautiful, The Game, Ten Pound Ticket, Imogen''s Baby, Miss Potterton''s Birthday Tea, A Christmas Wish and Mr Portobollo''s Morning Paper.Susie has just arrived in Australia. She is clutching a newborn baby, but she has no wedding ring on her left hand. With no money, and no hope, how can she turn her life around?Gemma Peters, a happy-go-lucky teenager has disappeared without trace. Where has she gone? Why has she been lying to her family? And, most importantly, will she ever come home?Twenty-four-year-old Imogen longs for a baby. She knows it''s hard to raise a child alone, but Imogen is also blind. Can she overcome life''s challenges and have the baby she longs for?Funny, heart-warming and moving, these seven short stories are the perfect excuse for a bit of me-time.

From the multimillion copy bestseller Amanda Prowse, the queen of heartbreak fiction. ***In the early years, she was happy. Romilly loved her stunning house, her kind husband and gorgeous daughter. Sure, life was sometimes exhausting – but nothing that a large glass of wine at the end of the day couldn''t fix. But then a glass of wine became a bottle; one bottle became two. Once, Romilly''s family were everything to her. Now, after years of hiding the drinking, she must finally admit that she has found another love... ***Reviews for Amanda Prowse: ''Prowse handles her explosive subject with delicate skill... Deeply moving and inspiring'' DAILY MAIL. ''Powerful and emotional family drama that packs a real punch'' HEAT. ''A gut wrenching and absolutely brilliant read'' IRISH SUN. ''Captivating, heartbreaking, superbly written'' CLOSER. ''Very uplifting and positive, but you may still need a box (or two) of tissues'' HELLO. ''An emotional, unputdownable read'' RED. ''Prowse writes gritty, contemporary stories but always with an uplifting message of hope'' SUNDAY INDEPENDENT.