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Katie Flynn

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

A Mother's Secret

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'

The Rose Queen

The heartwarming romance from the Sunday Times bestselling author

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 Winter Rose

The heartwarming festive novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author

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? 
____________________ 
 
 
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 Rose and a Promise

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

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'

Winter's Orphan

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

The Winter Runaway

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 Lost Days of Summer

An engaging and heartwarming story from the Sunday Times bestselling author

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