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Best romance books for ultimate escapism

The Winter Bride

Liverpool, 1942 
 
As the threat of war draws closer, Isla Donahue seeks solace in her sweetheart, Rory. 
 
Their love for one another has never been stronger, but Isla struggles to ignore doubts surrounding her beau’s tainted past. 
 
So when Rory unexpectedly comes face-to-face with his first love, her world is shaken. 
 
Can Isla draw on her own grit and determination to build a brighter future? And can she make her dreams of a perfect white wedding come true this Christmas? 
_____________________________WHY READERS LOVE KATIE FLYNN: 
 
'Takes you on a journey of heartbreak and joy' 
'Hard to put down' 
'Her characters are like old friends' 
'Heartwarming romance'

Liverpool, 1942. 
 
As the threat of war draws closer, Isla Donahue seeks solace in her sweetheart, Rory. 
 
Their love for one another has never been stronger, but Isla struggles to ignore doubts surrounding her beau’s tainted past. 
 
So when Rory unexpectedly comes face-to-face with his first love, her world is shaken. 
 
Can Isla draw on her own grit and determination to build a brighter future? And can she make her dreams of a perfect white wedding come true this Christmas?

Katie Flynn is the pen name of the much-loved writer, Judy Turner, who published over ninety novels in her lifetime. Judy's unique stories were inspired by hearing family recollections of life in Liverpool during the early twentieth century, and her books went on to sell more than eight million copies. Judy passed away in January 2019, aged 82. 
 
The legacy of Katie Flynn lives on through her daughter, Holly Flynn, who continues to write under the Katie Flynn name. Holly worked as an assistant to her mother for many years and together they co-authored a number of Katie Flynn novels. 
 
Holly lives in the north east of Wales with her husband Simon and their two children. When she's not writing she enjoys walking her dogs Tara and Osiris in the surrounding countryside, and cooking forbidden foods such as pies, cakes and puddings! She looks forward to sharing many more Katie Flynn stories, which she and her mother devised together, with readers in the years to come.

As the threat of war draws closer, Isla Donahue seeks solace in her sweetheart, Rory. 
 
Their love for one another has never been stronger, but Isla struggles to ignore doubts surrounding her beau’s tainted past. 
 
So when Rory unexpectedly comes face-to-face with his first love, her world is shaken. 
 
Can Isla draw on her own grit and determination to build a brighter future? And can she make her dreams of a perfect white wedding come true this Christmas? 
_____________________________WHY READERS LOVE KATIE FLYNN: 
 
'Takes you on a journey of heartbreak and joy' 
'Hard to put down' 
'Her characters are like old friends' 
'Heartwarming romance'

A Summer Promise

Tragically orphaned at just five, Maddy Hebditch is sent to live with her strict grandmother at Larkspur Farm in Yorkshire. Despite the back-breaking farm work, Maddy’s friends Alice, Marigold and Tom bring sunshine to her hard life. 
 
But when war is declared, their idyllic summers together are over. Determined to do their bit, Maddy and her friends volunteer for the forces. Separated by conflict, all four face terrible danger as the war worsens. 
 
Then Tom is gravely injured, and Maddy’s world falls apart… Can they confront their deepest feelings with such an uncertain future ahead of them? 
 
A heart-wrenching, page-turning tale of friendship, resilience and love from bestselling author Katie Flynn. 
 
WHY READERS LOVE KATIE FLYNN... 
 
'Her characters are like old friends' 
 
'Takes you on a journey of heartbreak and joy' 
 
'Heartwarming romance' 
 
'Hard to put down'

Forgotten Child

From Sunday Times bestselling author Katie Flynn, Forgotten Child is a heartbreaking, uplifting and totally transporting novel to curl up with by the fire. 
 
Scotland, 1940: Isla Donaghue is just sixteen when her mother dies, and her idyllic life comes to an abrupt end. Unable to cope, Isla’s father sends her to the poorhouse when he joins the merchant navy. 
 
Horrified at the harsh conditions of the poorhouse, Isla is determined to escape. Enlisting the help of her newfound friends Meg and Sophie, she devises a plan to flee to Liverpool. 
 
Despite the difficulties of her new life and the dangers of the Luftwaffe, Isla falls in love for the first time. But her beau is not all that he seems… Will true love prevail or will secrets from the past put an end to their happiness? 
 
Why readers love Katie Flynn... 
 
'Takes you on a journey of heartbreak and joy' 
'Hard to put down' 
'Her characters are like old friends' 
'Heartwarming romance'

Scotland, 1940: Isla Donaghue is just sixteen when her mother dies, and her idyllic life comes to an abrupt end. Unable to cope, Isla’s father sends her to the poorhouse when he joins the merchant navy. 
 
Horrified at the harsh conditions of the poorhouse, Isla is determined to escape. Enlisting the help of her newfound friends Meg and Sophie, she devises a plan to flee to Liverpool. 
 
Despite the difficulties of her new life and the dangers of the Luftwaffe, Isla falls in love for the first time. But her beau is not all that he seems… Will true love prevail or will secrets from the past put an end to their happiness? 
 
Why readers love Katie Flynn . . . 
 
'Takes you on a journey of heartbreak and joy' 
'Hard to put down' 
'Her characters are like old friends' 
'Heartwarming romance'

The Winter Runaway

The first installment in the brand new Runaway's series from the Sunday Times bestselling author. 
 
Tammy and her mother, Grace, are desperate to escape Tammy’s violent bully of a father. But when an unforeseen tragedy strikes, mother and daughter must flee Scotland in the dead of night. 
 
To survive the severest of penalties, they leave behind everything they know and love – including one another. 
 
Under new identities, Tammy and Grace must start afresh. Tammy joins the services and there she meets a dashing officer who begins to break her guard down. 
 
But can the course of true love ever run smooth with Tammy unable to reveal her true self? 
 
 
Sunday Times bestseller, March 2024

A Mother's Secret

The brand new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author 
 
Though she may feel lost, she will never give up on finding the truth… 
 
1941: Libby’s life on the sprawling farm at Hollybank is a far cry from the bustling streets of London where she grew up, but after the tragic death of her parents she moved to Liverpool to be closer to her long-lost aunt and uncle. 
 
When she discovers they are far from the decent people they claimed to be and have spun a web of lies about her late mother, Libby’s world is shaken. 
 
But she is determined to set the story straight and embarks on a journey to unravel the devastating secret her mother kept until her dying day. 
 
Can Libby separate the truth from the lies, and forge a brighter future for herself? 
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WHY READERS LOVE KATIE FLYNN... 
 
'Her characters are like old friends' 
 
'Takes you on a journey of heartbreak and joy' 
 
'Heartwarming romance' 
 
'Hard to put down' 
 
Katie Flynn, Sunday Times bestseller, February 2023

Winter's Orphan

London, 1940 
 
When tragedy strikes, Libby Gilbert is left homeless and destitute, fending for herself on the capital's most dangerous streets. 
 
Desperate times call for desperate measures, and Libby is on the cusp of making a decision that could jeopardise her future when a local boy saves her from ruin. 
 
The kindness of this stranger sets her on a different path, and Libby heads to Liverpool with a determined mind and hope in her heart. 
 
There, she reconnects with long lost family - but will she be able to uncover the truth that tore them apart all those years ago? 
 
WHY READERS LOVE KATIE FLYNN: 
 
'Takes you on a journey of heartbreak and joy' 
'Hard to put down' 
'Her characters are like old friends' 
'Heartwarming romance'

An engaging and heartwarming story from the Sunday Times bestselling author

The Lost Days of Summer

When war breaks out in Britain, Nell Whitaker is sent to live with her aunt on a remote farm in Anglesey. 
 
She sorely misses thriving Liverpool but slowly begins to embrace country life. Nell even finds herself growing closer to Auntie Kath whose harsh attitude hides a kind heart. 
 
But when personal tragedy strikes, Nell's world crumbles around her. 
 
Can a blossoming friendship with Hywell, a boy from the neighbouring village, allow Nell to overcome her past and enjoy a brighter future?

The brand new emotional and heartwarming historical romance from the Sunday Times bestselling author

A Rose and a Promise

Liverpool, 1944 
 
Though they may be posted miles apart, Cadi and Jez's love for one another is stronger than ever - until Cadi receives a heart-breaking call from Jez's base. 
 
Cadi races to be with her beau and. at his bedside, they make each other a promise that Cadi hopes she'll never have to keep. 
 
In her darkest hour, Cadi is comforted by her friends, and with their support and guidance she begins to see a light at the end of the tunnel. But she will face more than one unexpected turn along the way. 
 
Against the odds, will Cadi be able to keep her word? 
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WHY READERS LOVE KATIE FLYNN: 
 
'Takes you on a journey of heartbreak and joy' 
'Hard to put down' 
'Her characters are like old friends' 
'Heartwarming romance'

The heartwarming festive novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author

The Winter Rose

The heatwarming festive follow-up to The Rose Queen, from beloved Sunday Times bestselling author Katie Flynn. 
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Liverpool, 1941: After German bombs shatter the life Cadi has built for herself in Liverpool, she is more determined than ever to sign up and do her bit. Joining the WAAF also means she is closer to her beau - until Jez is sent thousands of miles from home. 
 
While Jez is in Africa, someone from the past starts spreading vicious rumours that could threaten their relationship, and Cadi finds herself torn between keeping secrets and telling the truth to protect those she holds dear. 
 
Cadi has always believed that their love can weather any storm but as the snow sweeps in, she faces an impossible choice. Will her decision leave her broken-hearted or will Cadi and Jez be reunited in time for Christmas? 
_____________________________________________'A story of heartbreak and love, this book will keep you enthralled from start to finish' Northern Echo 
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WHY READERS LOVE KATIE FLYNN... 
 
'Her characters are like old friends' 
 
'Takes you on a journey of heartbreak and joy' 
 
'Heartwarming romance' 
 
'Hard to put down'

The Forget-Me-Not Summer

A classic Katie Flynn story of tragedy, triumph and love in 1930s Liverpool from the Sunday Times bestselling author

Flynn clearly has an excellent knowledge of the times of which she writes and creates an evocative atmosphere which carries the reader along. The characters are vivid, rich and interesting.

Can she hold on to hope? 
 
Liverpool, 1937 
 
When Miranda awakes one morning to find her mother has disappeared, her life is about to change forever. She raises the alarm amongst the locals, but her mother's whereabouts remains a mystery. 
 
With nowhere else to turn, Miranda is forced to live with her aunt and cousin, who resent her presence and treat her badly. She struggles to hold onto hope until she meets Steve, a neighbour who promises to help her in her search - until war intervenes... 
 
Miranda will never forget the past, but can she find the courage to open her heart and forge the future she deserves? 
 
A classic Katie Flynn story of tragedy, triumph and love from the Sunday Times bestselling author.

The heartwarming romance from the Sunday Times bestselling author

The Rose Queen

THE #2 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING SAGA FROM AUTHOR KATIE FLYNN 
 
Will love bloom in a new city? 
 
It's 1938, and Cadi is chosen to be Rose Queen in the annual Rose Fete. She is thrilled to be treated like royalty for the day. But deep down she is desperate to leave the Welsh mining community where she grew up. 
 
When war is declared, Cadi and her best friend Poppy see a chance to escape. Cadi leaves behind her parents and local boy Aled, whom she is meant to marry, for Liverpool. 
 
But city life doesn't bring the opportunities they'd hoped for. Unable to join the forces, the girls are left looking for work in poverty-stricken Scotland Ward. 
 
They secure jobs in a local pub, and Cadi's blossoming relationship with a handsome dock worker deepens after he rescues her from a terrifying encounter. 
 
But when Aled unexpectedly appears dressed in RAF uniform Cadi finds her worlds colliding again. Now the Rose Queen must decide: who will become her King? 
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WHY READERS LOVE KATIE FLYNN... 
 
'Her characters are like old friends' 
 
'Takes you on a journey of heartbreak and joy' 
 
'Heartwarming romance' 
 
'Hard to put down'

White Christmas

** THE PERFECT NOVEL TO CURL UP WITH THIS WINTER, FROM THE BELOVED SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR KATIE FLYNN ** 
 
December, 1938 
 
Rozalin Sachs has grown up in the vibrant city of Frankfurt. But with the Nazi Revolution gaining power, her family is forced to flee Germany. When a tragic accident separates Roz from her parents, she finds herself aboard the Kindertransport bound for Holland. 
 
Here Roz meets a young lad called Felix and they vow to stick together as their journey takes them to England. Eventually they find themselves in Liverpool with the promise of a new life, until a devastating incident takes Felix away. And, in a desperate attempt to escape the terrible situation she has found herself in, Roz decides to join the Women's Land Army. 
 
On the sprawling farm at Hollybank, Roz meets Bernie, a dashing farmer's son, who has more than just friendship on his mind. Roz is flattered by his affections, but will he win her heart, or will her love for Felix remain as strong as ever? 
 
 
Katie Flynn, Sunday Times bestselling author, March 2024

Orphans of the Storm

'If you pick up a Katie Flynn book it's going to be a wrench to put it down again'

'Few writers have a fan base as wide and vaired as Katie Flynn and devotees work be disappointed'

The brand new heartwarming romance from the Sunday Times bestselling author

Over the Rainbow

The brand new uplifting novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Katie Flynn, about a young woman searching for hope in Liverpool during the second world war.

THE BRAND NEW UPLIFTING AND INPSIRING NOVEL FROM SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR KATIE FLYNN 
 
To face her future she must confront her past . . . 
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Liverpool 1939: Olivia Campbell appears to have the perfect life. However, behind closed doors she lives in constant fear of her abusive father, and has no support from her mother. 
 
Longing for love and affection she begins a relationship with Ted, a young lad who works in her father's factory. But her family disapprove of the relationship and forbid them from seeing each other. 
 
When war comes to Liverpool, Olivia seizes the opportunity to leave behind her unhappy life and join the WAAF. There she meets a fellow trainee, Maude and the two embrace their newly found independence. Soon Olivia meets the handsome Ralph, and all thoughts of Ted are brushed aside. Until he returns to her life with some shocking news that turns her world upside down . . . 
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Praise for Katie Flynn 
 
'Packed with romance and poignancy' Woman 
 
'One of the best Liverpool writers' Liverpool Echo 
 
'Heart-warming' Take a Break 
 
'A poignant war-time romance' Daily Express

A lovely, heart-warming story . . . full of friendship, love and hope'

A terrific treat for saga fans, Katie Flynn's Over the Rainbow is another surefire hit from this much-loved writer

A thoroughly enjoyable historical saga

The answer to finding a last-minute Mother's Day present, and it will also please thousands of Flynn fans

THE BRAND NEW NOVEL FROM SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR KATIE FLYNN 
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Liverpool 1939: Olivia Campbell appears to have the perfect life. However, behind closed doors she lives in constant fear of her abusive father, and has no support from her mother. 
 
Longing for love and affection she begins a relationship with Ted, a young lad who works in her father’s factory. But her family disapprove of the relationship and forbid them from seeing each other. 
 
When war comes to Liverpool, Olivia seizes the opportunity to leave behind her unhappy life and join the WAAF. There she meets a fellow trainee, Maude and the two embrace their newly found independence. Soon Olivia meets the handsome Ralph, and all thoughts of Ted are brushed aside. Until he returns to her life with some shocking news that turns her world upside down . . . 
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Praise for Katie Flynn 
 
‘Packed with romance and poignancy’ Woman 
 
‘One of the best Liverpool writers’ Liverpool Echo 
 
‘Heart-warming’ Take a Break 
 
'A poignant war-time romance' Daily Express

The unforgettable and heartwarming Sunday Times bestselling Christmas saga

Under the Mistletoe

The second novel in the Liverpool Sisters trilogy by Sunday Times bestselling saga author, Katie Flynn.

Curl up with this festive, uplifting and heartwarming romantic saga . . . 
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'A real page turner, the novel is packed full of romance, drama and a desire to find her family' 
Under the Christmas Tree 
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Liverpool, 1940 
 
When war comes to Britain, Jessica Wilson and her friend Ruby seize the opportunity to leave behind the orphanage they grew up in and start new lives in the NAAFI. With only forged papers as identification the girls expect to be turned away but are delighted with an offer of work. 
 
For the first time in their lives they experience real independence and it isn't long before they're spending their evenings enjoying the delights of Liverpool. 
 
When Jessica meets the handsome Tom, she feels as though her life is complete, but after a chance encounter with a friend, she soon learns that not everything is as it seems. 
 
As Jessica begins to uncover the truth, she unravels a web of lies, starting with the night of her birth, and she will need the support of her friends if she is to get her Christmas wish . . . 
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**The final novel in the trilogy, OVER THE RAINBOW is available now**

A real page turner, the novel is packed full of romance, drama and a desire to find her family

The perfect heart-warming paperback to keep you company this Christmas

ALL YOU NEED THIS CHRISTMAS: THE SECOND NOVEL IN THE HEART-WARMING NEW SERIES FROM SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR KATIE FLYNN 
 
Liverpool, 1940 
 
When war comes to Britain, Jessica Wilson and her friend Ruby seize the opportunity to leave behind the orphanage they grew up in and start new lives in the NAAFI. With only forged papers as identification the girls expect to be turned away but are delighted with an offer of work. 
 
For the first time in their lives they experience real independence and it isn’t long before they’re spending their evenings enjoying the delights of Liverpool. 
 
When Jessica meets the handsome Tom, she feels as though her life is complete, but after a chance encounter with a friend, she soon learns that not everything is as it seems. 
 
As Jessica begins to uncover the truth, she unravels a web of lies, starting with the night of her birth . . .

The Mersey Girls

Set in Liverpool in the 1920s, The Mersey Girls is a heartwarming novel of family, love and triumph against the odds, from bestselling author, Katie Flynn.

FROM SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR KATIE FLYNN: Set in Liverpool in the 1920s, The Mersey Girls is a heartwarming novel of family, love and triumph against the odds. 
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1913 
 
Seventeen-year-old Evie Murphy has chosen to leave behind her native Ireland for the city of Liverpool. She takes her baby daughter Linnet with her, but leaves behind her child’s frail twin, Lucy. A decision that will change their lives for ever. 
 
1924 
 
When tragedy strikes, Linnet is left destitute and alone, disappearing into the unforgiving Liverpool slums. Meanwhile, Lucy is desperate to find her sister but is she willing to leave behind the beautiful Irish countryside where she has grown up. 
 
With uncertain times ahead, will the sisters ever be reunited . . . ?

Liverpool Daughter

A brand new novel from the bestselling author Katie Flynn. This is book one in her first ever series about a young girl trying to make her way in war-torn Liverpool.

Danger and romance . . . The story proves that Flynn books are in good hands

An evocative wartime tale about friendship, family and fortitude

THE FIRST NOVEL IN A HEART-WARMING NEW SERIES BY SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, KATIE FLYNN 
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‘Home is where the heart is, and my heart belongs to Liverpool. We wouldn’t dream of leavin’ our beloved city…’ 
 
August 1940: As the Luftwaffe swarm over Liverpool, Shane Quinn decides to move his family back to the safety of Ireland. But his only child, the beautiful Dana, would rather stay and serve her country than flee to a foreign land. 
 
Determined to make it on her own, she joins the WAAF with newfound pals Patty and Lucy. There’s plenty of excitement to be had on a RAF station, even a chance or two at love… 
 
But the stark reality of war begins to take its toll and the three girls soon discover they need their friendship more than ever. And when shocking news arrives from Ireland, Dana will realise the true importance of family. 
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Praise for Katie Flynn 
 
'If you pick up a Katie Flynn book it's going to be a wrench to put it down again' 
Holyhead and Anglesey Mail 
 
‘Packed with romance and poignancy’ 
Woman 
 
‘One of the best Liverpool writers’ 
Liverpool Echo 
 
‘Heart-warming’ 
Take a Break

A Christmas Gift

Cosy up with the gorgeous novel from Sunday Times Number One Bestselling author, Katie Flynn

THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS TREAT: COSY UP WITH A CUPPA AND THIS GORGEOUS NOVEL FROM SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, KATIE FLYNN 
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Liverpool, 1939: Sixteen-year-old Lizzy Atherton is forced to flee her violent step-father in the middle of the night, and finds herself stranded on a station platform completely alone. 
 
Desperate to know what has become of her beloved mother, who she had no choice but to leave behind, Lizzy returns the next day only to find her home deserted. Devastated, Lizzy joins forces with her old school friend Dolly and Clara, an escaped evacuee, and vows to find her mother whatever it takes. 
 
But the war rages on and demands on the home front take Lizzy's life in a host of unexpected directions, and hopes of finding her mother gradually start to fade. 
 
If Lizzy can muster the strength to keep searching, she might just get her Christmas wish after all. 
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**Katie Flynn's brand new Christmas saga for 2020 UNDER THE MISTLETOE is available now**

THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS TREAT: COSY UP WITH A CUPPA AND THIS GORGEOUS NOVEL FROM SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, KATIE FLYNN 
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Liverpool, 1939: Sixteen-year-old Lizzy Atherton is forced to flee her violent step-father in the middle of the night, and finds herself stranded on a station platform completely alone. 
 
Desperate to know what has become of her beloved mother, who she had no choice but to leave behind, Lizzy returns the next day only to find her home deserted. Devastated, Lizzy joins forces with her old school friend Dolly and Clara, an escaped evacuee, and vows to find her mother whatever it takes. 
 
But the war rages on and demands on the home front take Lizzy’s life in a host of unexpected directions, and hopes of finding her mother gradually start to fade. 
 
If Lizzy can muster the strength to keep searching, she might just get her Christmas wish after all. 
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Praise for Katie Flynn 
'One of the country's most popular storytellers' Scottish Daily Record 
 
'A poignant war-time romance' Daily Express 
 
‘A heartwarming story of love and loss’ Woman's Weekly 
 
‘One of the best Liverpool writers’ Liverpool Echo 
 
'If you pick up a Katie Flynn book it's going to be a wrench to put it down again' Holyhead and Anglesey Mail

A Kiss And A Promise

A post-war tale of love and loss from the UK's bestselling saga author, Katie Flynn.

Sometimes hope is all you need... 
Liverpool, 1917: When Irish seaman Michael Gallagher docks in Liverpool after years of fighting with the British Navy, he never expects to fall in love. But the moment he glimpses Stella Bennett standing on the quayside, all thoughts of returning to his homeland vanish. 
 
Determined to be together, the young couple defy Stella’s parents’ wishes. But their plans to marry are soon derailed by the arrival of baby Ginny. Her crop of fiery red hair plants a seed of doubt in her father’s mind and it’s not long before their world begins to fall apart. As Michael returns to Ireland, Stella dies unexpectedly, leaving Ginny to be brought up in the slums at the mercy of her grandmother. 
 
Will she escape the shackles of her new life and find a way back to her father?

An unforgettable historical fiction wartime story from the Sunday Times bestseller

A Mother’s Love

Set in Liverpool during the Second World War, this is a tale of love, loss, and the strength of one young woman who overcomes the odds.

Ellie’s a true Flynn heroine with her compassion and bravery. A fine Mother’s Day gift for fans

Romantic and poignant… Fans of historical fiction will love the details and warmth of Katie Flynn’s wartime tale

A Mother’s Love is another heart-warming wartime tale for historical fiction fans who enjoy plenty of nostalgic romance and struggle ... this book makes a lovely Mother’s Day gift.

Celebrate Mother’s Day this Sunday with this heart-warming read

FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR, KATIE FLYNN 
 
‘Ellie’s a true Flynn heroine with her compassion and bravery. A fine Mother’s Day gift for fans’ Peterborough Evening Telegraph 
 
‘Packed with romance and poignancy’ Woman 
 
'Romantic and poignant… Fans of historical fiction will love the details and warmth of Katie Flynn’s wartime tale’ Woman’s Own 
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Liverpool, 1940: There comes a moment in every child’s life when they must learn to stand on their own two feet. 
 
For fifteen-year-old Ellie Lancton, that time has come all too soon. The death of her mother and the increase in air raids leaves Ellie alone and in grave danger. It’s not long before she is forced to leave her beloved Liverpool behind and cross the Mersey to seek refuge in the countryside. 
 
But as the war takes comforts away, so too does it bring new opportunities; for work, new friendships, and perhaps a little love… 
 
 It will take all of Ellie’s courage to find her way without her mother’s guidance. But if Ellie can soldier on with grace and dignity, there might just be light at the end of the tunnel.

Katie Flynn

The war to end all wars has come to an end and Nell Tanner is overjoyed to have her father home. But the harsh reality of post-war Britain soon leaves her dreams of a brighter future in tatters. 
 
And when her best friend, Alfie, is posted miles away from home, Nell’s already fractured heart breaks in two. She’s realised all too late that her feelings for him run far deeper than friendship. 
 
Believing there’s no chance for her and Alfie, Nell sets out to rebuild her life and is comforted when she meets the handsome Thomas Evans. 
 
But Thomas is burying secrets of his own. And Nell is left questioning whether her new beau played fair to win his belle. . .

The Mersey Queen

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