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...

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…

Rosie Harris

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