Heidi Swainová je autorkou súčasnej fikcie, známej svojimi energickými ženskými postavami. Jej príbehy sú plné tepla a humoru, skúmajú zložitosť vzťahov a životných zvratov s bystrým okom pre detail a pochopením ľudskej povahy. Swainová je oslavovaná pre svoj pútavý štýl, ktorý vtiahne čitateľov do emocionálnych a nádejných rozprávaní. Jej diela oslavujú odolnosť a silu žien, ktoré sa životom pohybujú s odvahou a šarmom.
Chuť domova je dojímavý príbeh o strate, nádeji a sile nových začiatkov. Fliss po matkinej smrti objaví rodinu, o ktorej nikdy netušila, a vydá sa na anglický vidiek s jediným cieľom, nájsť blízkych, kým nie je neskoro. Na starej farme odhaľuje tajomstvá minulosti aj city, ktorým sa dlho bránila. Román britskej autorky Heidi Swain je nežným rozprávaním o domove, ktorý nemusí byť miesto, ale pocit, že sme konečne tam, kam patríme.
Když se Emily, Rachel a Tori naskytne možnost strávit dovolenou na místě, kde se natáčela filmová adaptace jejich oblíbené knížky, neváhají ani vteřinu. Útulný domek v romantickém Lake District je přece dokonalým místem pro velká životní rozhodnutí – a že každá z nich má o čem přemýšlet! Jenže Tori musí dovolenou na poslední chvíli zrušit a místo ní přijede někdo úplně jiný. Jak mezi ně zapadne? S nečekanými změnami však zároveň přicházejí i nová přátelství a příležitosti, o kterých se trojici kamarádek ani nesnilo.
"Beth loves her job working in a care home, looking after its elderly residents, but she doesn't love the cramped and dirty house-share she currently lives in. So, when she gets the opportunity to move to Nightingale Square, sharing a house with the lovely Eli, she jumps at the chance. The community at Nightingale Square welcomes Beth with open arms, and when she needs help to organise a fundraiser for the care home they rally round. Then she discovers The Arches, a local creative arts centre, has closed and the venture to replace it needs their help too - but this opens old wounds and past secrets for Beth. Music was always an important part of her life, but now she has closed the door on all that. Will her friends at the care home and the people of Nightingale Square help her find a way to learn to love it once more...?"--Publisher
Set during a transformative summer, this novel follows a protagonist who embarks on a journey of self-discovery and adventure. As she navigates new relationships and experiences, the story promises to explore themes of personal growth and the joys of summer. With a lighthearted tone and engaging characters, it captures the essence of a perfect summer filled with possibilities. Fans of Sarah Morgan will find this tale both heartwarming and inspiring.
"Fliss Brown is very happy working on the Rossi family's Italian fruit farm. From spring until late autumn, she lives on the land and feels part of the community there. When Nonna Rossi dies, she leaves Fliss her recipe for cherry and almond tart and a piece of advice: find out who your own family are before it is too late... With Nonna Rossi's words ringing in her ears, and in spite of her mother's refusal to help, Fliss sets about trying to find her family and heal the wounds of the past. She soon discovers that her grandfather owns a fruit farm himself, on the outskirts of Wynbridge, and Fliss arrives to discover a farm that has fallen into disrepair. Using her knowledge gleaned from the Rossi family and her desire to find out more about her past, Fliss rolls her sleeves up and gets stuck in. But what will she discover, and can she resurrect the farm's glory days and find a taste of home...?"--Provided by publisher
Tess Tyler needs a break. Constantly dealing with a very stressful job and a demanding father, she feels she has too little time for herself. When a shocking discovery threatens to make her collapse completely, she decides to leave everything behind and take refuge in Wynmouth, the seaside town she has loved since childhood. Surrounded by sandy beaches, crystal-clear sea, and friendly people, Tess feels she can finally start to breathe again. As her friendship with the bartender Sam grows deeper, she dreams of never returning to her old life. With the sudden return of an old acquaintance to the town, Tess realizes that even her beloved Wynmouth holds secrets, and that her past may soon come looking for her…
After being let go from her job in a swanky hotel just weeks before Christmas, Hattie is feeling lost. Even more so when her high-flying boyfriend announces he’s landed his dream job in Abu Dhabi and asks her to move with him. Luckily, Hattie’s long-time friend Dolly is on hand to help and invites Hattie to spend one last holiday in the small, festive town of Wynbridge, determined to give her a Christmas to remember.
Upon Hattie’s arrival, holiday preparations are in full swing. But for Hattie, whose Christmas cheer has long since run out, it’ll take more than mince pies and mistletoe to open her heart to the season once more. Relishing the task of reigniting Hattie’s Christmas spirit, Dolly suggests they create a wish list of all the things the season can offer, and with the helpful hands of Wynbridge’s resident handyman, Beamish, Hattie finds her frosty exterior is starting to thaw.
As Wynbridge prepares for its most spectacular Christmas yet, will Hattie leave snowy England behind for life in a sunnier clime, or will she in fact realise that her heart’s desire lies much closer to home?
Ruby has been away at university but now she's back she wants to find a job an dsettle down. With Christmas around the corner, she takes on a stall at the local market, and sets about making it the best Christmas market stall ever. There'll be bunting and mistletoe and maybe even a bit of mulled wine. But with the new out-of-town superstore just opened, the market is under threat. So together with the other stallholders, Ruby devises a plan to make sure that locals make the Christmas market their first port of call for all their Christmas present needs. But it's hard to concentrate when she keeps bumping into her ex, Steve - and especialy when she realises that her feelings for him are still there. Join Heidi Swain for some Christmas sparkle - and see who might be under the misteltoe this year...
"Sometimes a book grabs you by the heart and grows to mean everything to you. That's what Hope Falls is to friends Emily, Rachel and Tori. So, when they get the chance to spend a whole summer at the cottage in Lakeside where the film adaptation was located, they know it is going to be the holiday of a lifetime. Spending six weeks away will give them a chance to re-evaluate their life choices. For Emily to decide which way her career will go - the safe route, or the more risky creative option? And for Rachel to decide whether to move in with her partner Jeremy. Then Tori has to drop out at the last moment, and her space is offered to another Hope Falls afficionado, Alex. But when Alex turns out not to be who they expected, the holiday takes an unforeseen turn. And as the summer develops, so does their friendship. Could this be where they uncover their future selves, find love in all its forms and where their lives will change course forever...?"--Publisher
Her dream holiday is his everyday life. His dream holiday is her normal life.
What happens when they collide? A story about bringing a holiday home – and
what happens when what goes on on holiday comes back to bite you…