a compelling and moving saga set on the brink of WW2 from much-loved and bestselling author Rosie Harris

Love Against All Odds

A gripping saga set in Cardiff from the author of A Mother's Love

Let much-loved multi-million copy bestseller Rosie Harris sweep you away to Cardiff in this captivating and emotionally charged wartime saga. Perfect for readers of Dilly Court, Kitty Neale, Emma Hornby and Rosie Goodwin. 
 
'A tale of triumph over tragedy in the tradition of Catherine Cookson, and a rattling good read' -- activelife 
'Enjoyed from start to finish' -- ***** Reader review 
'I loved this book and read it in a couple of days' -- ***** Reader review 
'Excellent' -- ***** Reader review 
'I was hooked from the first page right to the end' -- ***** Reader review 
 
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WAS SHE ALWAYS TO BE FATED IN LOVE? 
 
When Gaynor's God-fearing father drives her childhood sweetheart away, she's certain she will never love again. But a young German soon helps her to forget her sorrows - that is until, with war looming, he must return home and Gaynor is left heartbroken once more. 
 
When her parents discover she's pregnant and insist she cannot keep the child, Gaynor runs away to Cardiff. 
 
Penniless and alone in a strange city she is forced to give birth in the workhouse. Luckily, shortly afterwards she is taken in by a friendly Spanish family who care for her and little Sara. 
 
She quickly falls for the charms of the eldest son. But just when she thought she'd found love and a chance of happiness at last, a telegram shatters her dreams...

One for the mum's from he mistress of the saga-from-the-heart

A tale of triumph over tragedy in the tradition of Catherine Cookson, and a rattling good read

Rosie Harris was born in Cardiff and grew up there and in the West Country. After her marriage she lived for some years on Merseyside before moving to Buckinghamshire where she still lives. She has three grown-up children, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren and writes full time.

an engrossing and captivating saga set in Cardiff from much-loved and bestselling author Rosie Harris

A Love Like Ours

An engrossing new saga set in Cardiff from the author of A Dream of Love.

With all her signature warmth, wonderful characters and unforgettable drama, lose yourself in this moving saga of one girl's battle to stay true to her word in the face of adversity from much-loved multi-million copy bestseller Rosie Harris. Perfect for readers of Dilly Court, Kitty Neale, Emma Hornby and Rosie Goodwin. 
 
What readers are saying! 
'I was captivated by this book and could not put it down' - 5 STARS 
'A wonderful read' - 5 STARS 
'One of those books you cannot put down' - 5 STARS 
'Excellent story telling!' - 5 STARS 
'Very hard to put down' - 5 STARS 
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THEY SHARE A SECRET, BUT NO ONE MUST EVER KNOW... 
 
When seventeen-year-old Ruth Davies' father is invalided out of the Great War, the whole family has little choice but to move to the infamous Tiger Bay area of Cardiff. Not only faced with a life of adversity, Ruth and her mother Caitlin also share a secret, one that must remain hidden at all costs... 
 
Life is tough. Ruth and Caitlin's wages are barely enough to put food on the table, let alone pay the rent. And an increasingly neglected young Glynis runs wild... When Caitlin contracts tuberculosis and dies they have no option but to move into an even more squalid neighbourhood. But Ruth is still determined to keep their secret, at all costs. 
 
That is, until their father dies unexpectedly and an ever more desperate Ruth and Glynis find themselves living hand-to-mouth. 
 
WILL SHE STAY TRUE TO HER PROMISE WHEN NEEDS MUST?

Rosie Harris was born in Cardiff and grew up there and in the West Country. After her marriage she lived for some years on Merseyside before moving to Buckinghamshire where she still lives. She has three grown-up children, six grand-children and two great-grandchildren and writes full time.

With all her signature warmth, wonderful characters and unforgettable drama, lose yourself in this moving saga of one girl's battle to stay true to her word in the face of adversity from much-loved multi-million copy bestseller Rosie Harris. Perfect for readers of Dilly Court, Kitty Neale, Emma Hornby and Rosie Goodwin. 
 
What readers are saying! 
'I was captivated by this book and could not put it down' - 5 STARS 
'A wonderful read' - 5 STARS 
'One of those books you cannot put down' - 5 STARS 
'Excellent story telling!' - 5 STARS 
'Very hard to put down' - 5 STARS 
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THEY SHARE A SECRET, BUT NO ONE MUST EVER KNOW... 
 
 When seventeen-year-old Ruth Davies' father is invalided out of the Great War, the whole family has little choice but to move to the infamous Tiger Bay area of Cardiff. Not only faced with a life of adversity, Ruth and her mother Caitlin also share a secret, one that must remain hidden at all costs... 
 
Life is tough. Ruth and Caitlin's wages are barely enough to put food on the table, let alone pay the rent. And an increasingly neglected young Glynis runs wild... When Caitlin contracts tuberculosis and dies they have no option but to move into an even more squalid neighbourhood. But Ruth is still determined to keep their secret, at all costs. 
 
That is, until their father dies unexpectedly and an ever more desperate Ruth and Glynis find themselves living hand-to-mouth. 
 
WILL SHE STAY TRUE TO HER PROMISE WHEN NEEDS MUST?

a gripping and heart-warming saga set in Wales from much-loved bestseller Rosie Harris

One Step Forward

A GRIPPING AND MOVING SAGA SET IN WALES

Fans of Dilly Court, Kitty Neale, Emma Hornby and Rosie Goodwin will love this vivid and compelling saga, set around Tiger Bay and Cardiff. Much-loved multi-million copy bestseller Rosie Harris has written such an immediate and beautiful novel, you'll feel you are living in the moment with the characters... 
 
What readers are saying! 
'Had me hooked from the beginning' - 5 STARS 
'I couldn't put it down' - 5 STARS 
'A must read!' - 5 STARS 
 
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EVEN WHEN LIFE SEEMS TO BE ONE STEP FORWARD, TWO STEPS BACK, SHE NEVER GIVES UP... 
 
Since the age of eight, Katie Roberts has dreamed of getting away from the Cardiff slums where she lives. 
 
When she is only a girl her father, Lewis, is imprisoned for theft, leaving Katie and her mother homeless and penniless. Life is hard - not only because of their poverty but also because of the stigma of her father's shame. 
 
When Lewis is released years later, she hopes that things will improve. But to Katie's horror, life becomes worse than she has ever known it. When she and her father are left alone together, Katie seeks happiness and love elsewhere, but as she struggles to make a new life for herself, there is difficulty and danger at every turn... 
 
She longs to be free, but will she always be tied to the past?

Rosie Harris was born in Cardiff and grew up there and in the West Country. After her marriage she lived for some years on Merseyside before moving to Buckinghamshire where she still lives. She has three grown-up children and six grandchildren and writes full time.

Fans of Dilly Court, Kitty Neale, Emma Hornby and Rosie Goodwin will love this vivid and compelling saga, set around Tiger Bay and Cardiff. Much-loved multi-million copy bestseller Rosie Harris has written such an immediate and beautiful novel, you'll feel you are living in the moment with the characters... 
 
What readers are saying! 
'Had me hooked from the beginning' - 5 STARS 
'I couldn't put it down' - 5 STARS 
'A must read!' - 5 STARS 
 
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EVEN WHEN LIFE SEEMS TO BE ONE STEP FORWARD, TWO STEPS BACK, SHE NEVER GIVES UP... 
 
Since the age of eight, Katie Roberts has dreamed of getting away from the Cardiff slums where she lives. 
 
 When she is only a girl her father, Lewis, is imprisoned for theft, leaving Katie and her mother homeless and penniless. Life is hard - not only because of their poverty but also because of the stigma of her father's shame. 
 
 When Lewis is released years later, she hopes that things will improve. But to Katie's horror, life becomes worse than she has ever known it. When she and her father are left alone together, Katie seeks happiness and love elsewhere, but as she struggles to make a new life for herself, there is difficulty and danger at every turn... 
 
She longs to be free, but will she always be tied to the past?

a thought-provoking, mesmerising and moving saga set in Cardiff from much-loved and bestselling author Rosie Harris

A Brighter Dawn

The gripping new saga set in Cardiff from the author of The Price of Love.

Delve into this enthralling and emotional saga of one woman's fight for a better life from much-loved multi-million copy bestseller Rosie Harris. Fans of Dilly Court, Kitty Neale, Emma Hornby and Rosie Goodwin will not be disappointed! 
 
WHAT READERS ARE SAYING! 
'Rosie Harris takes you to a different world with her fantastic stories. I find it very hard to put one of her books down' - 5 STARS 
'A very compelling read'-- 5 STARS 
'Brilliant read - couldn't put it down' -- 5 STARS 
'Delightful' - 5 STARS 
 
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COULD SHE LOVE HIM, COME WHAT MAY? 
 
'One last word of warning, my girl. Keep well away from that Hadyn Jenkins.' 
 
In spite of her father's words of warning, Sharon Pritchard decides to give up everything to follow her heart. However, her new life with Hadyn is anything but easy. Although he is handsome and charming, he is feckless and unreliable. And they soon find themselves sinking ever faster into poverty. 
 
The birth of their son should be a joyous occasion, but Sharon fears for him amongst the filth and despair of Tiger Bay. And when Hadyn's errant ways catch up with him, Sharon is faced with a devastating truth. 
 
Can her love for Hadyn survive and will she be able to provide a better future for herself and her son...?

Rosie Harris was born in Cardiff and grew up there and in the West Country. After her marriage she lived for some years on Merseyside before moving to Buckinghamshire where she still lives. She has three grown-up children, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She writes full-time. To find out more about Rosie Harris visit her website at www.rosiebooks.co.uk

a mesmerizing and emotional saga of love and loss set in Liverpool from much-loved and bestselling author Rosie Harris

The Price of Love

The compelling new saga set in Liverpool from the author of Ambitious Love.

Fans of Dilly Court, Kitty Neale, Emma Hornby and Rosie Goodwin will absolutely devour this gripping and atmospheric saga from much-loved multi-million copy bestseller Rosie Harris. You'll find yourself lost in the compelling action and convincing characters from page one...perfect to settle down with! 
 
WHAT READERS ARE SAYING! 
'A real page-turner' -- ***** Reader review 
'If I could give this 20 stars - I would: a MUST read' -- ***** Reader review 
'Very enjoyable from beginning to end' -- ***** Reader review 
'Brilliant book - couldn't put it down' -- ***** Reader review 
'Kept me engrossed from start to finish' -- ***** Reader review 
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WOULD SHE EVER BE FREE FROM HER PAST? 
 
Lucy Collins and her brother Sam have lived side by side with the Tanner family all their lives. Lucy and Robert Tanner long for the day when they can marry - the future is full of promise. 
 
That is until tragedy strikes when Lucy's parents are killed in a car crash, and Sam is left gravely injured and in need of careful nursing. Sam's girlfriend Patsy refuses to help, and Lucy has little choice but to postpone her wedding. Not only is she left heartbroken at the loss of her parents, Lucy is then devastated to discover that Robert has betrayed her in the worst possible way. 
 
With little money and unable to earn a regular wage, Lucy and Sam are forced to move into the slums of Liverpool. 
 
As Sam's health deteriorates and their life spirals into poverty and despair, Lucy wonders if she'll ever find happiness again...

Fans of Dilly Court, Kitty Neale, Emma Hornby and Rosie Goodwin will absolutely devour this gripping and atmospheric saga from much-loved multi-million copy bestseller Rosie Harris. You'll find yourself lost in the compelling action and convincing characters from page one...perfect to settle down with! 
 
WHAT READERS ARE SAYING! 
'A real page-turner' -- ***** Reader review 
'If I could give this 20 stars - I would: a MUST read' -- ***** Reader review 
'Very enjoyable from beginning to end' -- ***** Reader review 
'Brilliant book - couldn't put it down' -- ***** Reader review 
'Kept me engrossed from start to finish' -- ***** Reader review 
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WOULD SHE EVER BE FREE FROM HER PAST? 
 
Lucy Collins and her brother Sam have lived side by side with the Tanner family all their lives. Lucy and Robert Tanner long for the day when they can marry - the future is full of promise. 
 
That is until tragedy strikes when Lucy's parents are killed in a car crash, and Sam is left gravely injured and in need of careful nursing. Sam's girlfriend Patsy refuses to help, and Lucy has little choice but to postpone her wedding. Not only is she left heartbroken at the loss of her parents, Lucy is then devastated to discover that Robert has betrayed her in the worst possible way. 
 
 With little money and unable to earn a regular wage, Lucy and Sam are forced to move into the slums of Liverpool. 
 
As Sam's health deteriorates and their life spirals into poverty and despair, Lucy wonders if she'll ever find happiness again...

Ambitious Love

The captivating new saga set in Cardiff from the author of Whispers of Love.

Rosie Harris was born in Cardiff and grew up there and in the West Country. After her marriage she lived for some years on Merseyside before moving to Buckinghamshire where she still lives. She has three grown-up children, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She writes full-time. Her website address is www.rosiebooks.co.uk

Fern Jenkins' life is changed for ever when her brother is killed in action and her father dies in a mining explosion. Turned out of their home by the ruthless pit owner, Fern and her mother Wynne are forced to seek a new life in Cardiff. Whilst Wynne finds work in a factory, Fern attends the local school. But here she is bullied and is soon selling flowers outside Cardiff Central station to help make ends meet. 
 
When her mother is taken from her in an influenza epidemic, Fern has no one to protect her from her violent and possessive uncle. She longs to escape from the brutality and squalor around her and make something of herself. But with no money and her only friend away at sea, there seems little hope of her ever leaving her life of poverty behind, let alone finding the love she so yearns for...

a compelling and heartfelt saga set in Liverpool at the outbreak of WW1

Whispers of Love

A compelling new saga set in Liverpool from the author of The Quality of Love.

Let much-loved multi-million copy bestseller Rosie Harris take you back in time with this beautifully moving family saga of love, life and trauma. Fans of Dilly Court, Kitty Neale, Emma Hornby and Rosie Goodwin will not be disappointed! 
 
WHAT READERS ARE SAYING! 
'A page-turner from the very first page' -- ***** Reader review 
'I loved this book and read it in a couple of days' -- ***** Reader review 
'Excellent' -- ***** Reader review 
 
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WILL SHE EVER BE FREE FROM HER PAST? 
 
1914: Christabel Montgomery is happily preparing for her wedding when she receives the shattering news that her fiancé has been drowned at sea. Heartbroken, she tries to piece her life together. But she soon discovers she is pregnant, and fearing her parents would throw her out if they knew, she decides to help the war effort by leaving home to become a nurse. 
 
However, she is soon forced to give up her duties. And alone and desperate, she has little choice but to have the baby adopted. 
 
Determined to put her sorrows behind her, Christabel hopes to build a better future for herself. But circumstances compel her to return home again. And here she finds her situation ever more difficult. She envies her brother's wife Violet who has just had a new baby and she is filled with remorse and regret about what she has done. 
 
She had no alternative, for her sake and the baby's, but she wonders if she'll ever be free from the fateful decision she made...

Rosie Harris was born in Cardiff and grew up there and in the West Country. After her marriage she lived for some years on Merseyside before moving to Buckinghamshire where she still lives. She has three grown-up children, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She writes full-time.

an engrossing saga following one woman’s lessons in love set in Cardiff during the 1920s

The Quality of Love

An engrossing new saga set in 1920s Cardiff from the author of Love Changes Everything.

Fans of Dilly Court, Kitty Neale, Emma Hornby and Rosie Goodwin will love this mesmerising and moving saga of love and loss from much-loved multi-million copy bestseller Rosie Harris. With strong characters and vivid descriptions, it's a real page-turner! 
 
WHAT READERS ARE SAYING! 
'Rosie Harris takes you to a different world with her fantastic stories. I find it very hard to put one of her books down' - 5 STARS 
'Brilliant'-- 5 STARS 
'Kept me engrossed from start to finish' -- 5 STARS 
'Delightful' - 5 STARS 
 
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WOULD SHE ALWAYS BE UNLUCKY IN LOVE? 
 
The only child of over-protective parents, Sarah Lewis yearns to leave home. Studying hard to please them, she earns a place at Cardiff University. Here she is swept off her feet by handsome Gwyn Roberts, but when she becomes pregnant her parents are devastated and turn her from their door. 
 
All Gwyn and Sarah can afford are two squalid rooms in the infamous slums of Cardiff and Sarah soon realises she's made a terrible mistake. Gwyn becomes increasingly distant and when the baby dies in infancy, he leaves Sarah with little choice but to fall on her parents' mercy. 
 
But just when Sarah is starting to pull her life back together again, she is drawn to the charms of Stefan Vaughan and finds herself in trouble once more...

Rosie Harris was born in Cardiff and grew up there and in the West Country. After her marriage she lived for some years on Merseyside before moving to Buckinghamshire where she still lives. She has three grown-up children, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, and writes full-time.

Fans of Dilly Court, Kitty Neale, Emma Hornby and Rosie Goodwin will love this mesmerising and moving saga of love and loss from much-loved multi-million copy bestseller Rosie Harris. With strong characters and vivid descriptions, it's a real page-turner! 
 
WHAT READERS ARE SAYING! 
'Rosie Harris takes you to a different world with her fantastic stories. I find it very hard to put one of her books down' - 5 STARS 
'Brilliant'-- 5 STARS 
'Kept me engrossed from start to finish' -- 5 STARS 
'Delightful' - 5 STARS 
 
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WOULD SHE ALWAYS BE UNLUCKY IN LOVE? 
 
The only child of over-protective parents, Sarah Lewis yearns to leave home. Studying hard to please them, she earns a place at Cardiff University. Here she is swept off her feet by handsome Gwyn Roberts, but when she becomes pregnant her parents are devastated and turn her from their door. 
 
 All Gwyn and Sarah can afford are two squalid rooms in the infamous slums of Cardiff and Sarah soon realises she's made a terrible mistake. Gwyn becomes increasingly distant and when the baby dies in infancy, he leaves Sarah with little choice but to fall on her parents' mercy. 
 
 But just when Sarah is starting to pull her life back together again, she is drawn to the charms of Stefan Vaughan and finds herself in trouble once more...

Love Changes Everything

An captivating new saga set in Liverpool from the author of A Love Like Ours.

Rosie Harris was born in Cardiff and grew up there and in the West Country. After her marriage she lived for some years on Merseyside before moving to Buckinghamshire where she still lives. She has three grown-up children, six children and two great-grandchildren and writes full time.

Fourteen-year-old Trixie Jackson hoped she had a future to look forward to. But when she is sacked from the local factory she is forced to work as a housekeeper for one of her father's friends - a man she instinctively dislikes. 
 
Kept under lock and key, her life soon becomes a living hell. But in her haste to escape she injures herself and ends up in hospital. However, her troubles are only just beginning. When her mother is involved in a tragic accident and dies, Trixie and her younger sister Cilla are left at the mercy of their bullying father. All too quickly he brings his mistress Daisy into the house. And she will stop at nothing to make the girls' lives utter misery.

A Dream of Love

A compelling new saga set in 1920s Liverpool from the author of Love Against All Odds.

Rosie Harris was born in Cardiff and grew up there and in the West Country. After her marriage she lived for some years on Merseyside before moving to Buckinghamshire where she still lives. She has three grown-up children, six children and one great-grandchild and writes full time.

Her life was full of hardship and despair... 
 
When Molly's father returns from the war a broken man, the whole family is forced to move into the slums of Liverpool. 
 
Despite many difficulties, Molly is determined to make a better life for herself, hoping that one day she'll find love. But abused by a man she trusted and estranged from the boy who was once her best friend, Molly wonders if this dream will ever come true. 
 
When her father is killed in a fight and her mother turns to drink in her sorrow, Molly finds herself the only wage owner. She tries to take care of her mother and younger sister, Jodie. But when a fire destroys their home, not only do Molly and Jodie lose their mother, but they find themselves homeless and with a very bleak future ahead of them...

a compelling and ultimately uplifting saga set in 1920s Liverpool from much-loved bestselling author Rosie Harris

Waiting for Love

A compelling saga set in 1920s Liverpool from the author of A Mother's Love

With all her signature warmth, wonderful characters and unforgettable drama, lose yourself in this moving saga of one girl's battle for happiness in the face of a life of shattered dreams. Written by much-loved multi-million copy bestseller Rosie Harris, this is perfect for readers of Dilly Court, Kitty Neale, Emma Hornby and Rosie Goodwin. 
 
'Fans of the late Catherine Cookson will love this moving story' - Choice 
'Really enjoyed this book. Lots going on and couldn't wait to find out how it would end' -- ***** Reader review 
'Great read, I couldn't put it down, read in a day' -- ***** Reader review 
'The story had me gripped from the first page' -- ***** Reader review 
'I didn't want it to end' -- ***** Reader review 
'A MUST read' -- ***** Reader review 
 
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WHEN FACED WITH THE THREAT OF LOSING ALL SHE HOLDS DEAR, WILL SHE BE ABLE TO PULL THROUGH? 
 
Brenda O'Donnell is turned out by her family when she finds herself pregnant at sixteen. Widowed Sid Rawlins, the rag-and-bone man, says she can come and live with him and he will give her child a name in return for her running his home and looking after his children. Despite the gossip, a desperate Brenda has little choice but to accept. 
 
Life isn't easy for Brenda and little Ruby but they try make the best of things. Until Brenda falls in love with Sid's eldest son, Danny, and their affair causes trouble within the family... 
 
And when Sid dies and leaves the business to his cousin, Charlie, life becomes even harder for Brenda as she faces the threat of losing everything she holds dear...

Fans of the late Catherine Cookson will love this moving story

Rosie Harris was born in Cardiff and grew up there and in the West Country. After her marriage she lived for some years on Merseyside before moving to Buckinghamshire where she still lives. She has three grown-up children, six grandchildren and one great-grandchild and writes full time.

Sing for Your Supper

A gripping saga set in Wales by the author of A Mother's Love

A mother will do anything to protect her child... 
 
Karen and Tudor Morgan have moved from a small mining community to the bustle and noise of Cardiff in search of a new life. Tudor longs to be a star entertainer and so Karen gets a job, leaving her husband to look after their young daughter Delia, doing stints at clubs in the evening, whenever he can get them. 
 
Until one day Tudor is arrested for begging and Karen is horrified to learn that he has been busking during the day and taking three-year-old Delia with him to collect the money. When Tudor comes out of prison he gets an honest job but soon he is back to his old ways. And when his life of petty crime quickly turns into something far more sinister, it is all Karen can do to ensure she and her daughter survive ...

a gripping and heart-tugging saga set in Liverpool during the aftermath of World War One

A Mother's Love

A gripping and heart-tugging saga set in Liverpool.

Another engaging and enthralling saga from much-loved multi-million copy bestseller Rosie Harris. If you like Dilly Court, Kitty Neale, Emma Hornby and Rosie Goodwin, you will not be disappointed. This is one saga you will not be able to put down! 
 
WHAT READERS ARE SAYING! 
'Great story, kept you wanting to read more' -- ***** Reader review 
'I couldn't put it down' -- ***** Reader review 
'Brilliant'-- ***** Reader review 
'A real page-turner' -- ***** Reader review 
 
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WHEN THE TRUTH LIES BURIED IN THE PAST... 
 
Finding herself pregnant, Julia Winter is forced to leave home rather than bring shame on her family. Reduced to living in the slums of Liverpool, she eventually finds work in a respectable hotel where Eunice Hawkins, the manager's wife, is also expecting. For a while, Julia dares to hope for a better life for herself and 
her unborn child. 
 
But soon tragedy strikes - Julia's baby is stillborn at the same time as Eunice gives birth to a healthy baby girl, Amanda. Although heartbroken at the death of her own baby, Julia helps Eunice look after her child. 
 
However, Paul and Eunice Hawkins hide a secret too terrible to reveal and it is only after their untimely deaths and teenage Amanda's sudden disappearance that Julia finds out the truth. 
 
And just when she might have a chance of happiness at last, she is faced with the hardest decision of all...

Rosie Harris was born in Cardiff and grew up there and in the West Country. After her marriage she lived for some years on Merseyside before moving to Buckinghamshire where she still lives. She has three grown-up children, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She writes full time. Her website address is www.rosiebooks.co.uk

Another engaging and enthralling saga from much-loved multi-million copy bestseller Rosie Harris. If you like Dilly Court, Kitty Neale, Emma Hornby and Rosie Goodwin, you will not be disappointed. This is one saga you will not be able to put down! 
 
WHAT READERS ARE SAYING! 
'Great story, kept you wanting to read more' -- ***** Reader review 
'I couldn't put it down' -- ***** Reader review 
'Brilliant'-- ***** Reader review 
'A real page-turner' -- ***** Reader review 
 
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WHEN THE TRUTH LIES BURIED IN THE PAST... 
 
Finding herself pregnant, Julia Winter is forced to leave home rather than bring shame on her family. Reduced to living in the slums of Liverpool, she eventually finds work in a respectable hotel where Eunice Hawkins, the manager's wife, is also expecting. For a while, Julia dares to hope for a better life for herself and 
her unborn child. 
 
But soon tragedy strikes - Julia's baby is stillborn at the same time as Eunice gives birth to a healthy baby girl, Amanda. Although heartbroken at the death of her own baby, Julia helps Eunice look after her child. 
 
However, Paul and Eunice Hawkins hide a secret too terrible to reveal and it is only after their untimely deaths and teenage Amanda's sudden disappearance that Julia finds out the truth. 
 
And just when she might have a chance of happiness at last, she is faced with the hardest decision of all...

a dramatic Welsh saga from from much-loved bestseller Rosie Harris

The Power of Dreams

THE DRAMATIC SAGA SET IN WALES FROM WILLIAM HEINEMANN AND ARROW'S RISING STAR

Fans of Dilly Court, Kitty Neale, Emma Hornby and Rosie Goodwin will love this vivid and compelling saga, set around Tiger Bay and Cardiff. Much-loved multi-million copy bestseller Rosie Harris has written such an immediate and beautiful novel, you'll feel you are living in the moment with the characters. 
 
WHAT READERS ARE SAYING! 
'Had me gripped from start to finish' -- ***** Reader review 
'A real page turner' -- ***** Reader review 
'I couldn't put it down until I finished it' -- ***** Reader review 
 
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WHEN ALL HOPE IS GONE, ARE DREAMS ENOUGH? 
 
After losing both her parents, sixteen-year-old Merrion Roberts is left to bring up her baby sister. Unable to cope alone, she teams up with Rhonda Rees, a trained milliner, who also has a young baby. They share rooms in notorious Tiger Bay in Cardiff, struggling to make ends meet. In time, though, they are able to open up a little shop and it seems as if life is looking up for both young women. 
 
But fate soon intervenes and they are reduced to living in even greater squalor, barely able to eke out enough money to support themselves let alone their two children. 
 
Meanwhile, Merrion's brother and her childhood sweetheart have both gone to sea and she has almost given up hope of ever seeing them alive again...

A great summer read. Exciting and romantic, the case of the underdog fighting back never fails to inspire. A definite must for the suitcase

Megan of Merseyside

A saga of life and love vividly put together

Rosie Harris was born in Cardiff and grew up there and in the West Country. After her marriage she lived for some years on Merseyside before moving to Buckinghamshire where she still lives. She has three grown-up children, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, and writes full time.

A POWERFUL SAGA SET IN LIVERPOOL. 
 
She fell in love - he broke her heart 
 
Young Megan Williams has come to Liverpool in search of work and a fresh start. She soon joins her father at Walker's Shipping Company where his co-driver Robert Field takes a great interest in her. But she has fallen deeply in love with dashing Miles Walker and does all she can to discourage Robert. 
 
Then, one fateful day, Megan's world falls apart when her younger sister is killed in a tragic accident. Distraught, Megan is also faced with shocking revelations about Miles, which force her to realise he's not the man she thought he was. 
 
Heartbroken, but determined to get on with her life, Megan starts up her own business, but will she ever love again...?

a dramatic and page-turning Welsh saga from much-loved and bestselling author Rosie Harris

Troubled Waters

A gripping Welsh saga in the tradition of Iris Gower

Let much-loved multi-million copy bestseller Rosie Harris take you back in time with this wonderfully evocative, emotional and atmospheric saga of love, life and trauma. Fans of Dilly Court, Kitty Neale, Emma Hornby and Rosie Goodwin will not be disappointed! 
 
WHAT READERS ARE SAYING 
'The story is so gripping, was sorry the story had to end' - 5 STARS 
'Couldn't put it down'-- 5 STARS 
'Enjoyed from start to finish' -- 5 STARS 
'Outstanding' - 5 STARS 
 
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ALONE, PREGNANT, DESTITUTE...MUST SHE FACE RUIN? 
 
When fourteen-year-old Sara Jenkins rescues her baby sister, Myfanwy, from the fire which kills their mother, little does she realise the burden of responsibility she is taking on. 
 
Her father, Ifor, is perceived as strict and moral by everyone in the village. But as Sara struggles to look after Myfanwy and their home, she discovers the depths of cruelty he is capable of. Then Ifor remarries, and Sara's new stepmother is a hard taskmaster who considers everything Sara does inadequate or wicked. 
 
When Sara meets Rhys Edwards, nephew of the owner of the bakery where she works, she falls in love for the first time. Finally, she believes, she has a way to escape. Rhys and Sara plan to make a life together in Cardiff - but when tragedy strikes Sara finds herself alone there, pregnant and destitute ...

Rosie Harris was born in Cardiff and grew up there and in the West Country. After her marriage she lived for some years on Merseyside before moving to Buckinghamshire where she still lives. She has three grown-up children, and six grandchildren and writes full time

a moving and heartfelt Welsh saga of one woman's search for love and happiness

Sunshine And Showers

THE GRIPPING SAGA SET IN WALES FROM WILLIAM HEINEMANN AND ARROW'S RISING STAR...

Let much-loved multi-million copy bestseller Rosie Harris take you back in time with this beautifully moving and emotional saga of love, life and trauma. Fans of Dilly Court, Kitty Neale, Emma Hornby and Rosie Goodwin will not be disappointed! 
 
WHAT READERS ARE SAYING 
'Once you start reading this you can't put it down' - 5 STARS 
'Brilliant'-- 5 STARS 
'Kept me engrossed from start to finish' -- 5 STARS 
'Delightful' - 5 STARS 
 
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FROM LOVE AND HAPPINESS TO HATRED AND DESPAIR, WILL SHE BE ABLE TO PULL THROUGH? 
 
When pretty seventeen-year-old Sheryl Williams after she marries dashing soldier Alun Powell, life seems to alternate between periods of stunning happiness and times when bad luck and despair almost drown her happiness forever. 
 
When their baby Caitlin is born and Alun, having recently left the army, is unable to find work, they are reduced to living in the slums of Cardiff's Tiger Bay. Their life together becomes one of rows and recriminations and when Alun is involved in a vicious fight and imprisoned, estranged from her own family, a desperate Sheryl is forced to turn to the Powells. They agree to help but Sheryl soon spirals into a life of unhappiness and despair. 
 
Until one fateful day, seven-year-old Caitlin takes off for Cardiff in search of her mother. As night falls and the police continue to look for the young girl, Sheryl fears she will never see her beloved daughter again ...

Patsy Of Paradise Place

A GRIPPING AND MOVING SAGA SET IN 1920S MERSEYSIDE.

'There's never time for a dull moment in this 1920s saga which tugs at every heartstring'

A GRIPPING AND MOVING SAGA SET IN 1920S MERSEYSIDE. 
 
 
She saved the business, but can she save herself? 
 
After years of neglect by her mother, when her father comes home from sea and sets up as a carrier at the Liverpool Docks, Patsy dreams of being a proper family again. 
 
But when her father is killed in an accident and her mother returns to her errant ways, Patsy must keep the business going with the help of her childhood friend, Billy Grant. 
 
And when Patsy falls passionately in love with fairground showman Bruno Alvarez, who leaves her, pregnant and heartbroken, only loyal Billy stands by her in her troubles. 
 
But when he is badly injured at work Patsy is left friendless and without a home...

an irresistibly moving saga of one girl’s will to survive…

Turn Of The Tide

AN IRRESISTIBLY MOVING SAGA OF ONE GIRL'S STRUGGLE TO SURVIVE...

Let much-loved multi-million copy bestseller Rosie Harris sweep you away to Liverpool in this captivating and emotionally charged saga. Perfect for readers of Dilly Court, Kitty Neale, Emma Hornby and Rosie Goodwin. 
 
WHAT READERS ARE SAYING 
'Enjoyed this book so much could not put down' -- ***** Reader review 
'A real page-turner' -- ***** Reader review 
'Compelling' -- ***** Reader review 
'Absorbing' -- ***** Reader review 
 
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SHE MADE A PROMISE, BUT CAN SHE KEEP IT? 
 
When Lucy Patterson promises her dying mother that she'll leave the comfortable home they've shared with her mother's employer, Stanley Jones, to go and live with her Aunt Flo on the other side of the Mersey, she has no idea of the terrible consequences. 
 
Life with the Flanagans in the slums of Liverpool, and Lucy's new job in a factory, are totally different from the world she has known. Mocked by her cousins and the women she works alongside, and terrified by the brutality of her uncle and the unwelcome attentions of her cousin Frank, Lucy is desperately unhappy. 
 
And then one day, the worst happens and Lucy finds herself homeless, friendless and destitute. It seems there's only one person in the world willing to help her. 
 
But can she break her promise to her mother? 
 
Or should she accept that there's only one place a girl in her situation can go ...?

Rosie Harris was born in Cardiff and grew up there and in the West Country. After her marriage she lived for some years on Merseyside before moving to Buckinghamshire where she still lives. She has three grown-up children, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren and writes full time.

a dramatic, page-turning Welsh saga from much-loved and bestselling author Rosie Harris

At Sixes And Sevens

THE THRILLING SAGA SET IN WALES FROM MUCH-LOVED MULTI-MILLION COPY SELLER ROSIE HARRIS

This captivating and compelling Welsh saga from much-loved multi-million copy bestseller Rosie Harris is perfect for readers of Dilly Court, Kitty Neale, Emma Hornby and Rosie Goodwin. With her trademark vivid characterisation and expertly crafted sense of place, you'll feel that you are at the heart of the action... 
 
What readers are saying... 
 
'From start to finish this book had my interest. I found it hard to put it down' - 5 STARS 
'Hard to put down - gripping' - 5 STARS 
'This story was brilliant from beginning to end' - 5 STARS 
'Delightful' - 5 STARS 
'Good reading, a book you can't put down' - 5 STARS 
'Kept me on the edge of my seat' - 5 STARS 
 
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JEALOUSY, PASSION AND A SECRET THAT WILL DEVASTATE THEM ALL... 
 
Living in the shadow of their domineering father, Rhianon and Sabrina Webster plan two very different futures. Edwin dotes on his youngest daughter, beautiful, flighty Sabrina, but it is homely, steady Rhianon who holds their little family together. Until one fateful day when Pryce Pritchard, the man Rhianon loves, gets into a fight and all their worlds are thrown into turmoil. Pryce is arrested - and Sabrina disappears... 
 
Months later Rhianon chances upon her sister and is shocked to find her pregnant, living in squalid lodgings in the poorest part of Cardiff. When Davyn is born Sabrina will have nothing to do with him, and kind-hearted Rhianon looks after the little boy, patiently awaiting Pryce's release. 
 
But when Pryce is finally set free, he brings with him secrets that will devastate them all.

Rosie Harris has a real sense of the place and its people in this touching and memorable tale

Rosie Harris

She must risk it all to keep them safe... 
Liverpool 1920s: Michael Quinn the cobbler returns home after the First World War forever changed by his experiences on the front line. 
 
He moves his family from their comfortable home to live over a shop in Liverpool's notorious Scotland Road. Though admired and liked by his customers, behind closed doors he rules his family with a fist of steel. 
 
Fourteen-year-old Vera Quinn longs for a life of her own. But when their mother dies, she must keep house for her father Michael and her brothers, Eddy and young Benny. So begins a life of hardship, until an unexpected series of events leads Vera to discover she is far stronger than she could have ever known…

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