Sebastian Faulks’s Birdsong meets Kristin Hannah’s The Nightingale in this moving and powerful novel about love, loss and the resilience of the human spirit.Scarred by his experiences in World War One, German doctor, Sebastian Braun lives a quiet life tending to his patients and his beloved garden. Until Sophie Hathaway bursts into his life and challenges his dearly-held beliefs. And just at the moment Sebastian discovers love for the first time war is on the horizon once again, threatening not just his peace of mind…As the Germans approach the Channel Islands, Sebastian has to make choices: be the peace-loving man he has become or stand up and fight for his principles? When he and Sophie are separated, Sebastian is left realising love may have eluded him forever. Until a chance meeting in Paris sets the wheels in motion for a dangerously devastating love affair.Readers are loving The Paris Affair:‘A brilliant and very unique book…phenomenal’ Kayla‘Thoughtful and unpredictable…it took me by surprise’ Christy‘Riveting…suspensful, tense and emotional’ Karyn‘A great read… highly recommended’ Lesley‘Carefully plotted… I hated to put the book down’ Sheri‘The plot is well paced and structured and it pulled me into the deception, suspense and tension…I hope to see this on the silver screen one day’ Norma‘Quite simply epic! It should be made into a film, as the writing is so beautifully visual and presses all the emotional buttons’ Mandy‘An absolutely enthralling read from beginning to end…The historical research that has gone into this book is incredible. A fantastic story. A definite must read’ Amy‘I read this in a single sitting…Romance, history, and of course, the beautiful writing of Melanie Hudson make this an excellent addition to the WWII canon and one that you should not miss!!’ Tiffany

Geneviève Dubois, half-Lao/half-French, turns eighteen and leaves the French orphanage where she has been trapped for fourteen unhappy years. She is determined to uncover the story of her parents and locate her missing twin brother. Stepping into the deeply divided world of 1931 French colonial Laos, she finds neither French colons nor native Lao readily accept her mixed heritage. Even falling in love is fraught with the cultural restrictions of two dissonant societies. Where does she fit in?

“Quickly, you must help me!” Hannah gasps, her hands shaking. “The Nazis are going to take the children at daybreak, and we must find a way to save them…”France, 1939: When Jewish refugee Hannah Lerner and her beloved younger sister Lotte arrive in a small French town, Hannah promises her that they will never be separated, no matter what…But when a children’s home offers refuge only to Lotte, Hannah knows that to keep her sister safe, she must let her go. Terrified and alone, Hannah soon meets Michel, a charming Frenchman who welcomes her into his family home. As the weeks pass, his warm smile and deep brown eyes make her trust in kindness again.When Michel is sent to the frontlines, Hannah’s heart shatters once more. And when a local Nazi officer identifies her as Jewish, she knows she has precious time to flee. Travelling south with nothing left to lose, she works with the Resistance, determined to do what is right.Through her network, Hannah hears of a plot that puts her sister and many other innocent lives in danger. But with time running out and her own life at risk, how far is Hannah prepared to go to save those she loves most?The next book in the Emerald Sisters series tells a gripping and heart-wrenching story of courage, second chances and finding love, even in the darkest of times. Perfect for fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, Kate Quinn and The Nightingale.Readers love The Girl Who Risked It All:“Keep tissues nearby!... Made me feel so many feelings… Amazing.” Goodreads reviewer ?????“Gripped me, made my heart race and my breathing stop… Heartbreaking… 5 stars and more.” Inspiredbypmdd ?????“Heartbreaking… Left me breathless and on the edge of my seat… Wonderful.” Goodreads reviewer ?????“Swept me away, unable to put the book down… Gripping… Fantastic.” Goodreads reviewer ?????“Put aside some tissues before reading!… I am still thinking about it.” Leannebookstagram ?????“Had me turning the pages, my heart thumping…. Beautiful.” Romance Book Haven ?????“Unforgettable… Heartbreaking… Will take your breath away… Outstanding.” Bookish Jottings“Oh wow… Heartbreaking and tough to put down.” Goodreads reviewer ?????“Will leave an imprint on your heart… I was hooked.” lindasreading corner“Amazing… My heart was broken.” PageTurners ?????“My favorite book yet!... Brilliant… It broke my heart.” @reallyslowreader“A truly fantastic read!... Emotional… Beautiful.” Goodreads reviewer ?????

THE STORY ROME NEVER WANTED TO BE REVEALED. For two thousand years, the rise and fall of Julius Caesar has captivated the world. All know his name. Few know the truth.
Love. Honor. Treachery. Justina. A name lost to history. A young girl, barely a woman, raised in the Roman elite. When her true identity is discovered, the revelation will send her world spinning and propel her down a path toward her destiny...and Caesar. With enemies and lies encompassing her entire existence, her true past will determine her incredible future and that of the entire Republic.
Power. Secrets. Betrayal. While Caesar builds his power in Rome, weaving a web of spies and alliances, one young girl's fate is on a collision course with his own. Rome's biggest challenge of the past 20 years came from a man known as Spartacus. Now, his unknown daughter threatens all that Rome has built.
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Justina: Daughter of Spartacus is the first book in the epic Justina Saga. The story continues in Justina: Rebels of Rome: Part I and Justina: Rebels of Rome: Part II, both now available!