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The Summer of Impossible Things

ROWAN COLEMAN is the Sunday Times bestselling and award winning 
 
screenwriter and author of sixteen novels including THE MEMORY BOOK, THE SUMMER OF 
IMPOSSIBLE THINGS, THE GIRL AT THE WINDOW and FROM NOW UNTIL FOREVER. 
 
Rowan lives in Scarborough with her husband, large family and three dogs.

'A writer I'd follow anywhere' Katie Fforde 
'It's so lovely to find an author you love' Marian Keyes 
'Such a brilliant writer' Jill Mansell 
_________________________ 
 
Luna and her sister are devastated after their mother&rsquo;s sudden death. 
 
But when a lifelong secret is revealed, they must return to her birthplace in New York to settle affairs. 
 
In Brooklyn, they soon find more questions than answers, until something impossible &ndash; magical &ndash; happens to Luna, and she meets her mother as a young woman back in the summer of 1977. 
 
When Luna realises she&rsquo;s not imagining things, and can truly travel back in time, she is determined to change things. 
 
But in doing anything &ndash; everything &ndash; to save her mother&rsquo;s life, will she have to sacrifice her own? 
___________________________ 
 
Praise for Rowan Coleman's bestselling novels: 
 
&lsquo;I've always loved Rowan's writing&rsquo; Lucy Dillon 
&lsquo;Beautifully written&rsquo; Daily Mail 
&lsquo;There is a lovely smooth glow to the writing&rsquo; Matt Haig 
&lsquo;Epic . . .&rsquo; Red Magazine 
&lsquo;Painfully real and utterly heartbreaking&hellip; wonderfully uplifting&rsquo; Lisa Jewell 
&lsquo;Stupendous&rsquo; Lucy Diamond 
 &lsquo;Utterly life affirming&rsquo; Jenny Colgan 
&lsquo;A book you will carry with you long after the last page&rsquo; Milly Johnson 
&lsquo;Magical, wonderful and beautifully written.&rsquo; Trisha Ashley 
&lsquo;Whenever I read a Rowan Coleman novel, I am always taken on a great adventure&rsquo; Alice Peterson 
&lsquo;Beautiful&rsquo; Louise Beech 
&lsquo;Life-affirming and joyful&rsquo; Sara Sheridan

The Girl at the Window

'A writer I'd follow anywhere' Katie Fforde 
'It's so lovely to find an author you love' Marian Keyes 
'Such a brilliant writer' Jill Mansell 
_______________________ 
 
Ponden Hall is a centuries-old house on the Yorkshire moors, a magical place full of stories. It's also where Trudy Heaton grew up. And where she eventually ran away from. 
 
Now, after the devastating loss of her husband, she is returning home with her young son, Will, who refuses to believe his father is dead. 
 
While Trudy tries to do her best for her son, she must also attempt to build bridges with her eccentric mother. 
 
And then there is the Hall itself. It may have fallen into disrepair but generations of lives and loves still echo in its shadows, sometimes even reaching out into the present... 
_______________________ 
 
Praise for Rowan Coleman's bestselling novels: 
 
&lsquo;I've always loved Rowan's writing&rsquo; Lucy Dillon 
&lsquo;Beautifully written&rsquo; Daily Mail 
&lsquo;There is a lovely smooth glow to the writing&rsquo; Matt Haig 
&lsquo;Epic . . .&rsquo; Red Magazine 
&lsquo;Painfully real and utterly heartbreaking&hellip; wonderfully uplifting&rsquo; Lisa Jewell 
&lsquo;Stupendous&rsquo; Lucy Diamond 
&lsquo;Utterly life affirming&rsquo; Jenny Colgan 
&lsquo;A book you will carry with you long after the last page&rsquo; Milly Johnson 
&lsquo;Magical, wonderful and beautifully written.&rsquo; Trisha Ashley 
&lsquo;Whenever I read a Rowan Coleman novel, I am always taken on a great adventure&rsquo; Alice Peterson 
&lsquo;Beautiful&rsquo; Louise Beech 
&lsquo;Life-affirming and joyful&rsquo; Sara Sheridan

The Other Sister

ROWAN COLEMAN is the Sunday Times bestselling and award winning 
 
screenwriter and author of sixteen novels including THE MEMORY BOOK, THE SUMMER OF 
IMPOSSIBLE THINGS, THE GIRL AT THE WINDOW and FROM NOW UNTIL FOREVER. 
 
Rowan lives in Scarborough with her husband, large family and three dogs.

'A writer I'd follow anywhere' Katie Fforde 
'It's so lovely to find an author you love' Marian Keyes 
'Such a brilliant writer' Jill Mansell 
_________________________ 
 
Willow and Holly are identical twins. As close as two sisters can be. 
 
But whilst Holly has seemingly breezed through life as the ‘good twin’, Willow has always seen herself as less than perfect. And though she puts on a brave face to the world, she’s been hiding her unhappiness for too long. 
 
When secrets from the past threaten catch up with her, Willow realises it’s finally time to face her fears head on. 
 
And – with her sister’s help – learn to laugh, and live, once more. 
___________________________ 
 
Praise for Rowan Coleman's bestselling novels: 
 
‘I've always loved Rowan's writing’ Lucy Dillon 
‘Beautifully written’ Daily Mail 
‘There is a lovely smooth glow to the writing’ Matt Haig 
‘Epic . . .’ Red Magazine 
‘Painfully real and utterly heartbreaking… wonderfully uplifting’ Lisa Jewell 
‘Stupendous’ Lucy Diamond 
‘Utterly life affirming’ Jenny Colgan 
‘A book you will carry with you long after the last page’ Milly Johnson 
‘Magical, wonderful and beautifully written.’ Trisha Ashley 
‘Whenever I read a Rowan Coleman novel, I am always taken on a great adventure’ Alice Peterson 
‘Beautiful’ Louise Beech 
‘Life-affirming and joyful’ Sara Sheridan

We Are All Made of Stars

'A writer I'd follow anywhere' Katie Fforde 
'It's so lovely to find an author you love' Marian Keyes 
'Such a brilliant writer' Jill Mansell 
_____________________________ 
 
Stella Carey exists in a world of night. Married to an ex-soldier, she leaves the house every evening as Vincent locks himself away, along with the scars and the secrets he carries. 
 
During her nursing shifts, Stella writes letters for her patients to their loved ones &ndash; some full of humour, love and practical advice, others steeped in regret or pain &ndash; and promises to post these messages after their deaths. 
 
Until one night Stella writes the letter that could give her patient one last chance at redemption, if only she delivers it in time. . . 
_____________________________ 
 
Praise for Rowan Coleman's bestselling novels: 
 
&lsquo;I've always loved Rowan's writing&rsquo; Lucy Dillon 
 &lsquo;Beautifully written&rsquo; Daily Mail 
&lsquo;There is a lovely smooth glow to the writing&rsquo; Matt Haig 
&lsquo;Epic . . .&rsquo; Red Magazine 
 &lsquo;Painfully real and utterly heartbreaking&hellip; wonderfully uplifting&rsquo; Lisa Jewell 
 &lsquo;Stupendous&rsquo; Lucy Diamond 
 &lsquo;Utterly life affirming&rsquo; Jenny Colgan 
 &lsquo;A book you will carry with you long after the last page&rsquo; Milly Johnson 
 &lsquo;Magical, wonderful and beautifully written.&rsquo; Trisha Ashley 
&lsquo;Whenever I read a Rowan Coleman novel, I am always taken on a great adventure&rsquo; Alice Peterson 
 &lsquo;Beautiful&rsquo; Louise Beech 
&lsquo;Life-affirming and joyful&rsquo; Sara Sheridan

Runaway Wife

'A writer I'd follow anywhere' Katie Fforde 
'It's so lovely to find an author you love' Marian Keyes 
'Such a brilliant writer' Jill Mansell 
___________________ 
 
Rose Pritchard has fled her abusive husband with little more than the clothes on her back &ndash; and her slightly eccentric, but exceedingly smart, seven-year-old daughter. 
 
In search of a better life, they journey to a tiny but picturesque Cumbrian village. 
 
The beauty of the surrounding countryside gives Rose a renewed sense of hope and she soon seizes the chance to reconnect with figures from the past. 
 
Drawing on her newfound strength, Rose comes to understand that it&rsquo;s not what you leave behind that defines you. But what you&rsquo;re running toward. 
___________________ 
 
Praise for Rowan Coleman's bestselling novels: 
 
&lsquo;I've always loved Rowan's writing&rsquo; Lucy Dillon 
'Beautifully written&rsquo; Daily Mail 
&lsquo;There is a lovely smooth glow to the writing&rsquo; Matt Haig 
&lsquo;Epic . . .&rsquo; Red Magazine 
&lsquo;Painfully real and utterly heartbreaking&hellip; wonderfully uplifting&rsquo; Lisa Jewell 
&lsquo;Stupendous&rsquo; Lucy Diamond 
&lsquo;Utterly life affirming&rsquo; Jenny Colgan 
&lsquo;A book you will carry with you long after the last page&rsquo; Milly Johnson 
&lsquo;Magical, wonderful and beautifully written.&rsquo; Trisha Ashley 
&lsquo;Whenever I read a Rowan Coleman novel, I am always taken on a great adventure&rsquo; Alice Peterson 
&lsquo;Beautiful&rsquo; Louise Beech 
&lsquo;Life-affirming and joyful&rsquo; Sara Sheridan

A Home for Broken Hearts

'A writer I'd follow anywhere' Katie Fforde 
'It's so lovely to find an author you love' Marian Keyes 
'Such a brilliant writer' Jill Mansell 
_____________________________ 
 
For young window, Ellen Wood, her home is a refuge &ndash; a haven for herself and soon-to-be teenage son. 
 
But when money grows so tight that Ellen could lose the house, her sister makes a radical suggestion . . . rent out some of the rooms. 
 
Soon, a host of characters enter her ordered but fragile existence &ndash; each with their own messy life in tow. 
 
A full house injects a renewed sense of energy into Ellen&rsquo;s world. 
 
But though she&rsquo;s had the courage to open the door, will she dare step through? 
________________________________ 
 
Praise for Rowan Coleman's bestselling novels: 
 
&lsquo;I've always loved Rowan's writing&rsquo; Lucy Dillon 
&lsquo;Beautifully written&rsquo; Daily Mail 
&lsquo;There is a lovely smooth glow to the writing&rsquo; Matt Haig 
&lsquo;Epic . . .&rsquo; Red Magazine 
&lsquo;Painfully real and utterly heartbreaking&hellip; wonderfully uplifting&rsquo; Lisa Jewell 
&lsquo;Stupendous&rsquo; Lucy Diamond 
&lsquo;Utterly life affirming&rsquo; Jenny Colgan 
&lsquo;A book you will carry with you long after the last page&rsquo; Milly Johnson 
&lsquo;Magical, wonderful and beautifully written.&rsquo; Trisha Ashley 
&lsquo;Whenever I read a Rowan Coleman novel, I am always taken on a great adventure&rsquo; Alice Peterson 
&lsquo;Beautiful&rsquo; Louise Beech 
&lsquo;Life-affirming and joyful&rsquo; Sara Sheridan

Rowan Coleman

A wonderful husband, two beautiful children, a job she loves—Claire has it all. And then some. 
 
But lately, her world has started to feel uncertain. Her mother hovers more than a helicopter, her husband seems like a stranger, and her children are like characters in a movie. 
 
More concerning is that Claire is losing her memory. 
 
When she is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s, Claire begins to fill the pages of a blank book with private memories and keepsakes. 
 
Soon, the book becomes the story of Claire - her passions, her sorrows, her joys, and her adventures in a life that refuses to disappear. 
 
Praise for Rowan Coleman's bestselling novels: 
 
‘Magical’ Matt Haig 
‘One of those writers I will follow anywhere’ Katie Fforde 
‘Such a brilliant writer’ Jill Mansell 
‘Beautiful’ Marian Keyes

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