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Old Year's Resolutions

The time had come to step out of her comfort zone, but would this be a move Sally would come to regret?

New Year, New Friends

A silly muddle had boosted the girls’ friendship – but could the grown-ups become good pals, too?

Intruder Alert

Ruth told herself she was imagining things. She only hoped her suspicions wouldn’t prove to be correct...

Home Is Where The Heart Is

Jodie knew exactly what would make little Bella’s Christmas – and it wasn’t the star on the top of the tree…

Home Alone

It was clear that Carrie’s unexpected guests didn’t understand her aversion to all things festive

Forward Planning

Alan definitely wasn’t one for surprises – so this was either going to be wonderful or an absolute nightmare

Five Golden Rings

Jason was the master of festive fun and this year he was determined to keep his cards close to his chest...

Finding Her Voice

Sharon had grown so used to having everything taken care of, but now it seemed it was all up to her!

Death On The Snowdrop Line

Fred never did things by halves and his upcoming birthday party was certainly no exception...

An Unexpected Lesson

What had seemed to June like a great idea was already turning out to be a huge mistake…

A Family Christmas

Stuck in a traffic jam with the snow beginning to fall, this was hardly Mark and Sara’s idea of the perfect Christmas

A Chat With... Kelly Rimmer

Bestselling contemporary fiction author Kelly Rimmer discusses how her family history shaped her latest novel

A Chat With... Anton Du Beke

Strictly Come Dancing favourite, Anton Du Beke, talks about his new book Moonlight Over Mayfair and his love of beautiful hotels...

​​​​​​​Choices

The goggles had probably fallen from a child’s swimming bag. I could have hung them from a nearby railing, but they might have belonged to someone who couldn’t afford to lose them...

The End Of The Tunnel

In that moment, I saw the weekend from a different angle. From Celia’s point of view

You Can't Dig Up The Copse!

Mandy was no gardener and she hated digging. But she had to get this plant. 

Box Of Clues

Maybe it wasn’t such a good idea for Reverend Grand to go to the party as a burglar. It certainly made the rumours fly...

Lucky Break

First it was her wrist, then her feet — and now her forehead. What on earth was going on here?

Gran's Old Piano

I came to love those lessons, every Wednesday after school, WatchIng her fIngers move delIcately over the keys

A Few Kind Words

A MY MOTHER THINKS I AM ON THE VERGE Of FALLING APART. BUT NOTHING COULD BE FURTHER FROM THE TRUTH

Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow

Linda’s whole personality shone out from beneath a glorious head of flowing red hair, and I was stunned into silence

Careful What You Wish For

Sharing a house with your boyfriend and his mum was just so uncool. But what choice did she have?

Rescue Me

My mother wanted me to get a dog, in case I was lonely. But instead, I’ve ended up with two cats

My Characters Reveal Themselves To Me Slowly

Bestselling author Laura Barnett reveals the secrets of her success to Sue Cooke

That Summer

She thought back to that first kiss and how delirious with delight she’d been. She couldn’t bear to lose him again.

Sacrifice

We’ve lived at the farm ever since the menfolk were sent overseas and we moved out of this city, and we have become unused to noise and crowds. But how would we fare in New Zealand?

007 And A Bit

Would being a secret agent be a good fit for his talents? There was one way to find out.

Just Jane

Meeting the cast of The Archers leaves Jane awestruck at the devotion of their fans.

The Old Yew Tree

It’s funny how an old tree can stir people up.

Sea Anemones​​​​​​​ Pavarotti & Mousstaka

It’s an awful thing to admit, but I don’t want my sister and her family to stay here this year...