The Lifeboat Sisters

‘Completely swept me away… A wonderful and much needed escape to the Cornish coast… what a lovely escape this unputdownable rapid page-turner was. I am so happy.’ Phenomenal Page Turners, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Escape to Seaspray Cottage on the Cornish coast, with its stunning views of honeycomb sand beaches and aquamarine seas, where Ava is about to discover the man of her dreams might be closer than she thinks… Twenty-five-year-old Ava Morrow smiles through her tears as she links arms with her two older sisters. They’re surrounded by the friendly locals from the tiny village of Port Promise who’ve come together to celebrate her father’s life. As she and her sisters swap memories over cider in the pub garden, the sun warm on her shoulders, the seagulls diving for her crisps, Ava feels something close to peace. At least she knows she has friends and family who love her, even if she might feel a bit stuck in the place she’s lived in all her life. And yet the next morning, waking up in her cramped caravan, she can’t ignore the feeling that her life is at a standstill. Determined her father’s legacy should never be forgotten, Ava makes the brave decision to train as a lifeboat volunteer alongside her best friend Harry, the one person who can make her smile in the toughest times. As they learn how to save lives in the winter-blue Cornish waters, Ava begins to see Harry in a different light. Ava’s sisters think working on the lifeboats is risky, and Harry is the only person who understands what she needs to do. What’s more, she’s finding it increasingly difficult to ignore the depth of his sea-green eyes and the sun shining on his sandy blonde hair. But just when Ava decides she can no longer hide her feelings for Harry, he reveals a devastating secret about the night Ava’s father died. With her world turned upside down, Ava has an important decision to make. Should she open her heart to Harry and take a chance on love? Or will the secret he has shared drive her away from him and the new life she loves? If you love golden sands, picture-perfect Cornish villages and a romance to root for as well as books by Jessica Redland, Jo Bartlett and Nicola May, you will fall in love with this romantic, heartbreaking read. What everyone is saying about The Lifeboat Sisters: ‘I devoured this fabulous story over a sunny weekend… just perfect… brilliant… lots of feel-good moments too… I just loved everything about this book.’ StefLoz Book Blog, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fabulous new series… brilliant author… An emotional and at times heartbreaking read yet heart-warming.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A heart-warming and heartbreaking story… I may have shed a tear or two.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This book bursts from the first page like a horse at the gate and never stops running. It’s a wild ride. A page-turner from a stunning writer. I adored it beyond words; I adored this beautiful, warm, touching novel… it’s so full of heart you can almost hear it pulsing on every page.’ Goodreads reviewer

As the sun warms the sand of Port Promise bay and the sea is stained turquoise, Gaby Morrow is about to discover that her life is going to change forever... As she looks through the window of Thistledown Cottage, her perfect home with its flower-filled garden and views of the sparkling, white-tipped waves, Gaby Morrow should feel like she has it all. She watches her two gorgeous children race down to the golden beach and waves goodbye to her husband Kilian, his chestnut hair tousled as he heads off for another day working on the lifeboats. To her friends and family Gaby's life looks wonderful, but deep down Gaby knows that this is a lie. Recently Kilian has grown distant, a terrible tragedy at sea causing him to withdraw. Try as she might, Gaby can't get her beloved husband to open up, and she knows Kilian has been lying about where he has been going. Gaby wants to believe she can trust him. But when she discovers that he has been keeping a secret that will change all their lives, will she ever be able to feel the same again? Gaby's sisters rally round in her hour of need and remind her of everything she has that is worth fighting for. But just as she makes her decision, she sees helicopters circling the sea and the call she has dreaded her whole life comes in. Kilian's rescue mission has gone wrong. Will Gaby's life be turned upside down all over again? And has she only realised what is truly important when it's too late? A beautiful and emotional read about losing everything and piecing yourself back together. Fans of Nicola May, Jo Bartlett and Jessica Redland will lose their hearts to A Secret for The Lifeboat Sisters. What everyone is saying about A Secret for The Lifeboat Sisters: 'A very clever opening. You just wanted to keep reading... It was hard to put down... A brilliant read. Tilly Tennant at her best.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A creative and absorbing tale!... Had my attention from start to finish! I couldn't put it down and finished it in a day. Can't wait for more from this amazing author.' Goodreads reviewer What everyone is saying about Tilly Tennant: 'I loved every minute of it... I was glued to my Kindle for a few days that's for sure!... A really brilliant read that will leave you hooked even after a few pages.' The Cosiest Corner, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Literally couldn't put it down!... makes you laugh and tugs at the heartstrings, all in one go!... absolutely perfect!... breath-taking... made me cry and it made me laugh... filled me with warm feelings... Love love LOVED it!!' Stardust Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

In the tiny village of Port Promise, where the wind tangles your hair and the cobbled streets twist down to the honeycomb beaches, Clara Morrow is planning her wedding. After a whirlwind romance, Clara is excitedly planning her wedding to her handsome fiancé Logan in the picture-perfect Cornish village of Port Promise, with her mother and three sisters at her side. She will never forget the day when she first caught sight of artist Logan, the sea-mist curling the ends of his dark hair, as he strode across the gorse-covered cliffs near the village. She feels so lucky that Logan seems happy to make her home his own, painting on the windswept Cornish beaches and calling in for lunch at the fish shack where she works with her best friend. But when Logan inherits a beautiful house in London and reveals that he wants them to build a life there, it's a huge shock for Clara. She knows it could be an amazing new start, but when she thinks about leaving her family behind, her heart aches. Suddenly it seems like she and Logan have very different dreams. Can they find a way back to their happy ever after or will the mismatched lives they want threaten everything they have built together? A beautiful heartbreaking read about love, life and starting again, Second Chances for the Lifeboat Sisters will whisk you away to a place where you can watch the sun set and feel the sand beneath your toes. Perfect for fans of Jessica Redland, Jo Bartlett and Nicola May. What everyone is saying about Second Chances for The Lifeboat Sisters: 'I was hooked... I can't wait for the next instalment of the Lifeboat Sisters and would recommend this as a feel-good summer read.' Goodreads reviewer A beautiful, heartbreaking read about love, life and starting again. It is a well written novel, with punchy dialogue that rings true, and the descriptive writing brings the scenes to life. A book that stands out from the crowd.' Goodreads reviewer ''Such a heart-warming book, I love the sense of community and family relationships. I loved everything about this book. Fabulous!' StefLoz Book Blog, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Very heart-warming... I love the writing' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Falling snow, sparkling champagne, and an ex that Libby would rather forget… As chief bridesmaid, Libby knows she should be having the time of her life at her best friend’s snowy Christmas Eve wedding. But she’s at the mercy of three bossy little flower girls and she’s not looking her best in an enormous fuchsia dress. Which is a shame, as it is the first time she’s going to see her ex Rufus. The man she was supposed to marry. The man who left her alone at the altar… As the dancing begins, and Libby does her best to avoid her ex, the snow outside falls faster and faster, making it impossible for the guests to leave. Snowed in at Lovage Hall, Libby is charmed by American Noah with his dark cropped hair and dimpled cheeks, and the two of them share their dreams and a very passionate kiss. But when the morning comes, and the snow melts, a shocking revelation about Noah comes to light and Rufus reveals the desperately sad reason he ended their relationship. As Rufus begs for another chance, Libby’s head tells her to trust the man she’s known for years, but her heart can’t quite let go of the spark she had with Noah. Will she make the right decision for her own happy ending? A gorgeous, romantic heart-warming read with characters that will find their way into your heart and stay there. Perfect for fans of Jill Mansell, Shari Low and Jenny Colgan. What everyone’s saying about My Best Friend’s Wedding: ‘I was hooked… I laughed, I cried, I raged and I smiled like a Cheshire cat. Brilliant book highly recommended.’ Reading for the Soul, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘WOW! What a rollercoaster ride this book was!... Totally gripped from the beginning… Grab yourself a copy of this book! I absolutely loved this! What a fantastic plot, beautifully written…This book will make you lol and shed a tear. Fantastic!!!!’ Avid Reader ‘A sumptuous five-star read. … Christmas wishes do come true, and the snow in this story, will flutter into your heart.’ Netgalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Oh my goodness, this is such a sweet book! I really really enjoyed this one! it is such a sweet and heartwarming book. Please pick it up as soon as you can!’ Netgalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Hooked me from the beginning and I couldn't stop reading’ Linda Strong Book Reviews ‘This is Tilly Tennant at her best . A lovely love story told over a short time. … A great read.’ Netgalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I love a Tilly Tennant book, The characters are always relatable and fun and the story is always beautifully written. Loved this one.’ Beanie Bookworm, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This was my first book from Tilly Tennant and I really enjoyed it… I’m definitely buying more books from Tilly in the future’ Netgalley reviewer ‘This was a lovely gentle read with a lot of festive spirit! I became nicely invested in the story and the characters were enjoyable - I love a wedding so the setting was perfect.’ A Bookish Nap

Run away to Sea Salt Bay, where the sand is warm and soft, the sea is a perfect blue, and a candy-coloured waffle house is about to change Sadie’s life… For as long as she can remember, Sadie’s grandparents have run the waffle house on the pier at Sea Salt Bay. With its pretty painted chairs, sweet smells, and the warm advice of her beloved grandparents, the waffle house is like a second home But when Sadie’s grandfather dies, leaving her grandmother without an anchor, Sadie must make a difficult decision. She quits her job and moves back home, determined to keep things going. The trouble is, she knows nothing about running a business, and learning at a million miles an hour with a shop full of hungry people isn’t easy. When she nearly burns the waffle house down, she has to admit she needs to get some help. Her ex-boyfriend Declan promises to be there for her but Sadie worries that getting too close is a mistake – especially as he has a new girlfriend now. And anyway she’s just met newcomer Luke, with his gorgeous suntan and mellow voice… Sadie’s family have always loved Declan and they’re not too sure about Luke, leaving Sadie unsure which way to turn. A terrible accident at sea forces her to look into her heart, but what if it’s already too late to tell the right man that she loves him? If you love stolen kisses under the pier, walking along spray-capped shores eating ice cream, and books by Lucy Diamond, Jill Mansell and Jenny Colgan, you will fall in love with this romantic, heart-breaking read. Readers love Tilly Tennant’s writing: ‘I was hooked… I just love it… Gave me a warm feeling inside and it’s full of heart, passion and love, just perfect!’ Simona’s Corner of Dreams, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is a truly wonderful story!!… It’s a story of friendship, love, family and of course Christmas!!… Fabulous!! Five Big Fat Vintage Stars!!’ Stardust Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Stunning… What a marvellous read this was… I raced through the story finishing it in an afternoon… I loved every minute of this beautiful read’ Shaz’s Book Blog ‘Absolutely magnificent… breath-taking… so memorable and outstanding… I genuinely cried with happiness.’ Waggy Tales, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘What an absolute gem of a book. A lovely feel-good story… It took me away from the grey British winter days perfectly’ Stef Loz Book Blog ‘A fabulous, feel-good book… will make you go through every single emotion possible. It’s an absolute gem of a book and one simply not to be missed.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

She’s given up on love. But one little letter might change everything… Single mum Bonnie is a born romantic. But she’s been seriously let down by love. Her good-for-nothing husband walked out on her and daughter Paige two years ago, and hasn’t been heard from since. Between trying to make ends meet, managing teenage mood swings and the serious lack of eligible bachelors in her small town, Bonnie has all but given up on finding her happily ever after. Although if real-life romance is in short supply, it doesn’t mean Bonnie can’t indulge in a harmless imaginary one. She’s started writing to her totally unattainable dream man, baring her soul before screwing up the pages and tossing them straight in the trash… But when fate intervenes and Bonnie actually meets the man she never thought she could have, events take an interesting turn. Envelopes addressed to her start mysteriously arriving on her doorstep. Although Bonnie never sent him any of the letters she wrote, he has now begun writing to her. Is Bonnie about to discover that dreams really do come true? A fabulously funny and warm romantic comedy that fans of Josie Silver, Holly Martin and Lindsey Kelk will absolutely love! Previously published as Hopelessly Devoted to Holden Finn. Praise for The Time of My Life: ‘I laughed a lot… A fabulous, fun and tremendously addictive read that you will devour as if it were cake. Chocolate cake at that.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Had me giggling constantly from the off… Numerous laugh-out-loud one-liners… The real spotlight will always be on the romance and comedy, and, in that sense as well, this book absolutely delivers!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Has you hooked from page one with its light-hearted comedy… Tilly really managed to weave magic with this book… I just could not put down and I was desperately sad when I reached the end.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This book is just damn right perfect and a great easy read. You are going to laugh so much and will get hooked ever so quickly.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Absolutely brilliant read!… Bonnie is a very lovable character and you can't help hoping for a happy ending for her… The story has some unexpected twists, is funny, romantic… You won't be able to put it down.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Hilarious… Captivating, sweet and immensely addictive… I cannot wait to read more of her writing.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved this book. Tilly Tennant has an amazing gift of story-telling.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Loved and couldn't put this book down… I just wish there was more.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

On an ordinary, grey day a little bit of magic is about to happen on a street corner near you… At twenty-seven, Ellie Newton’s life revolves around telling other people’s stories. As a go-getting journalist for the Millrise Echo, she’s always tuned into the latest goings-on. But covering school fundraisers and shopping trolley thefts has started to lose its shine. Ellie loves her hometown, but with the serious lack of romantic prospects and a career that has stalled, she’s beginning to wonder if she should try her luck in the big city after all. Until she hears about a story that definitely has something special… Soulful musician Ben was heartbroken when his girlfriend, the love of his life, Gemma, walked out on him without a word. But rather than mope around the house he’s decided this calls for a grand gesture, and a bunch of flowers just isn’t going to cut it. Ben has set up camp on Gemma’s street and is determined to stay there, in the freezing February weather, until she realises how much he loves her and that he will do anything to make her happy. The story has everything Ellie loves – broken hearts, old-fashioned romance, a rather handsome man – and she decides to do everything she can to help Ben get Gemma back, including taking his story to the national news. But as Ellie and Ben join forces to reunite him with the girl of his dreams, could their story lead them somewhere more unexpected? A perfect feel-good romantic read that will make you laugh and cry. Fans of One Day in December, Lucy Diamond and Jill Mansell will be totally enchanted by this heart-warming tale. Previously published as The Man Who Can’t Be Moved. Readers love Worth Waiting For: ‘This was by far Tilly’s best novel yet!… very entertaining… full of heart and imagination… the perfect read for the hopeless romantic.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I’ve heard many great things about Tilly Tennant’s writing and I was so pleased to discover they are all true.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘5/5 stars… moving and heart-warming tale of family, friendship, and following your heart. The perfect read.’ Lil Miss Vix Reads, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Now and again a book comes along that makes you lie in bed and refuse to get up until you have read the very last page… I could not get enough of this book… Tilly Tennant has created such a wonderful story to totally capture the imagination… I will admit to shedding the odd tear here and there… I cannot recommend this book highly enough. Go out and buy it. Right now!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘If you’re looking for a wonderfully sweet love story then look no further, this is one of my favourite reads for a while.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Once I started reading, I simply couldn’t stop… had me laughing, crying and swooning over that cute guy waiting on the corner for the girl of his dreams. I loved everything about this book and I cannot recommend it enough.’ M’s Bookshelf, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Romantic and touching with a very clever and entertaining concept which I recommend to all of you.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Captivating… Lovely story that dreams are made of. Brilliant writing and great use of characters.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Twenty-seven-year-old Phoebe has spent the last year living under dark clouds. This spring she is determined to embrace blue skies and new beginnings. But will she have the strength to open her heart to love for a second time? Heartbroken after losing the man she was about to spend the rest of her life with in a tragic accident, Phoebe is finally ready to let herself heal and embrace a second chance at happiness. She’s landed her dream job in the toy shop she’s loved since she was a girl and when single dad Jack brings his five-year-old daughter along to story time, it seems the stars have aligned to bring them together. He’s funny, handsome and his devotion to his daughter shows Phoebe he has a heart of gold. But just when it seems she has everything she’s ever wanted, Phoebe discovers the shop is in deep financial trouble. She’ll need every bit of creativity and passion she has to save it. As spring blossoms to summer sunshine, Phoebe works to turn things around, while her feelings for Jack deepen. But after taking the big step of meeting his parents, Phoebe is left questioning everything. They make it clear Phoebe doesn’t measure up to Jack’s late wife and she can’t help but worry that he feels the same. Maybe this wasn’t meant to be her second chance after all. Can Phoebe save the place she loves and the future she’s been dreaming of? An absolutely heart-warming and uplifting story of second chances. Fans of Holly Martin, Sarah Morgan and Heidi Swain will be enchanted by this feel-good read. Previously published as four novellas and in the collection Mishaps in Millrise. Readers love The Spring of Second Chances: ‘Loved it… It's kind of like watching your most favourite chick flick and feeling all gooey!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fab book… Ideal holiday reading. Engaging characters and great fun. Will read more by this author without doubt.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved it!... I was sad when it was finally over. I could have kept reading about Phoebe and her friends and family… Wonderful.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Amazing… Kept me gripped with great stories, humour and creative writing.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Great read, heart-warming, fun, tearful, it has it all. You really feel for the characters and feel like they're your friends.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐