Bøker av Kate Hewitt

1904: Ellen Copley is still a child when she leaves behind the sooty rail yards of Glasgow, and crosses the Atlantic Ocean with a heart full of dreams. Yet within weeks of their arrival in America, her father has disappeared-leaving Ellen with resentful relatives, feeling alone and scared for her future.But then her kind Aunt Rose invites Ellen to stay with her large family, in their rambling house on beautiful Amherst Island, which nestles like a jewel in the blue waters of Lake Ontario.There Ellen finally begins to find the love and acceptance she has long been craving-both from Aunt Rose's boisterous family, and from the boys next door, Jed and Lucas Lyman. It's Jed she's drawn to... the one with the twinkling eyes, who teases her, and laughs with her, and soon steals her heart...But does Jed love her back? Because-even though Amherst Island feels like home-Ellen knows she can't stay there with a broken heart...This is the first book in the unmissable Amherst Island Trilogy that follows the life and love of Ellen Copley from the magic of Lake Ontario to the bloody battlefields of the First World War and beyond. Perfect for fans of The Oceans Between Us, The Orphan Sisters, and My Name is Eva.Previously published as Down Jasper Lane.Readers love Kate Hewitt:"Wow! I've read several books by this author but this one was different, the story really came to life and I just couldn't read it fast enough. This is by far the best she's ever written, boy I just cried and cried. I can't wait to read the next two books." Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars"So thrilling and gripping. It completely tugs at your heart strings!... It gave me all of the feels... I truly felt that the storytelling was brilliant. This is the kind of book that stays with you." Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

A totally gorgeous, brand new romance from million-copy bestselling author, Kate Hewitt!Welcome to the town of Starr's Fall, where Autumn can feel like it goes on forever, and two people have a chance to fall in love...The leaves are falling, with a crispness to the air, along with the scents of coffee and pumpkin spice, past a half-empty street of shuttered storefronts and a bandstand that has seen better days...Just like the whole town of Starr's Fall, thinks Laurie Ellis - as she and her beloved dog Max head to collect the store keys. Maybe she has seen better days, too, but she's certainly ready for a new start-and to leave her past behind. Still Laurie wonders whether she made a terrible mistake in coming to lovable but shabby Starr's Fall. Will she even find customers for her pet store and bakery, never mind a community to welcome and accept her?Not according to Joshua Reilly, the handsome but grumpy manager of the bookstore across the road, who claims he's never heard of anything so ridiculous as a bakery for dogs.But Laurie remains stubbornly undeterred. She's starting over, right here. Not least because she has another secret reason for being here... one she isn't telling anybody, at least not yet, as it involves her own tragic past.What she doesn't yet know is that a clue to the mystery is hidden deep in Joshua's bookstore. And he doesn't yet realize that Laurie herself might be the key to mending his own battered heart... for Laurie and Joshua and the whole town, it's going to be a fall to remember.Readers LOVE Kate Hewitt: "I loved this book... Very romantic... the perfect feel-good romance." Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"I literally fell in love with this book. I loved everything about it." Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

It only took a moment for everything to go wrong. In the blink of an eye, the birthday party became a nightmare when we heard the screams... How did this happen? And who is to blame?I'm so happy as I walk to pick up my son from the party. It's his first since we moved here, and I know he's found it hard settling in. Just as I've found it hard to make friends among the mothers at the school gates. But as I turn the corner, my heart stops. Instead of the picture-perfect birthday party I left earlier, there's an ambulance.I start to run. My son, is all I can think. I have to find my son.As I race into the garden, desperately searching for my child, a fellow parent turns to me, her finger pointed. The words out of her mouth make my blood run cold."Your son did this. This is your fault."Surely that can't be true? My son can be difficult, but I'd know if he was capable of hurting someone... Wouldn't I?As a little girl is lifted onto a stretcher, I feel my world come crashing down. My heart cracks in two for this poor child, her devastated family. Because there's no coming back from this. An innocent girl has been hurt. My son is being blamed. And although I don't know what really happened, I do know that this moment will tear us all apart...A totally gripping and emotional novel about trust, female friendship and betrayal. Perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Liane Moriarty and Susan Lewis.Praise for Kate Hewitt's novels:"THE book of the year!... I don't think I have ever cried as much... heartbreaking and unputdownable... To say this story is a five-star read is an understatement. There are not enough stars in the world to show how much this book has touched me." Sinfully Wicked Book Reviews ¿¿¿¿¿"I was totally immersed in this beautifully told story and felt really sad by the time I reached the end. Uniquely wonderful... I loved every single page." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

Rosa's blood runs cold. He hasn't seen her yet, but she would recognize those blue eyes anywhere. Will he reveal her secret? And if he does, how will she ever survive? Germany, 1939: When Rosa Herzelfeld boards the SS St Louis, she doesn't believe its promise of freedom. Surely there can be no escape from the Nazis, not even on the other side of the world. Besides, she knows that no matter how far she travels, there is no escaping her past... When the ship is refused entry to Cuba, Rosa finds herself penniless and alone in England. Desperately trying to make this strange country home, the last thing she expects is to fall in love. But when she meets fellow refugee Peter, she is surprised by how quickly his gentle smile and warm brown eyes help her forget the horrors she left behind. As their affection deepens, Rosa grows fearful. Should she tell Peter about the terrible decisions she was forced to make to survive in Germany, or simply pray he never finds out? Deep down, she begins to realise that she must tell him the truth... But before she can, Rosa is sent to a remote internment camp on the Isle of Man. And when fate finally reunites her with Peter, her past is threatening to catch up with her. With time running out before her secret is revealed, Rosa must make an impossible choice... This second book in the Emerald Sisters series tells a heartbreaking and unforgettable story about hope, second chances and the resilience of the human spirit. Perfect for fans of The Orphan Sisters and My Name is Eva. Readers love The Emerald Sisters series: "WOW! This book completely hooked me from the first page to the last... I literally couldn't put it down... Amazing." Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Beautiful... I was hooked from the very first page. A phenomenal novel... I was heartbroken... Keep the tissue box close by because you will surely need it. This unputdownable gem of a read is definitely a favourite... I love everything about this story... [a] ten star read." Page Turners ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Germany, 1939: "Quickly, take this emerald. This was my late mother's gem, and it will keep you safe. And I promise, we will all meet again in Paris..." When Sophie Weiss boards the SS St Louis, she has no reason to stay in Germany. The Nazis have taken everything from her, and her only hope is escape. But when she meets fellow Jewish refugees Rosa, Hannah and Rachel on board, the friendship they form gives Sophie hope that there can be happiness in her future, after all.But their worst fears are realized when the boat is refused entry at a port they thought would be safe. Terrified of being sent back to Europe, the women cling together and desperately wait for news. At last, word reaches the ship that a friend of Sophie's father is willing to take her in - but there is only room for her.Quickly, Sophie unpicks the lining of her coat, revealing her late mother's emerald hidden in the lining. She hands a piece of the precious stone to each of her friends, and the women promise to meet in Paris when this nightmare is over.Watching the SS St Louis grow smaller on the horizon, Sophie's heart breaks. How can she embrace her freedom when those she loves face an unknown fate? And what can she do to help them? Gripping her emerald with a fierce determination, she fixes her eyes on the boat: I will find a way to help you, no matter what...This is the first book in the unmissable Emerald Sisters series that follows the incredible stories of four brave young women, as they each forge their futures against the backdrop of the Second World War. Perfect for fans of Roberta Kagan, Kristin Harmel and Kate Quinn.Readers are loving The Girl on the Boat: "Heartbreaking... Absolutely brilliant... Outstanding." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "Unforgettable... will stay with you long after you've finished reading." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "Amazing... Beautiful... I found myself not wanting the story to end... A tearjerker." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "Hard to put down read!!... Amazing... I couldn't put the book down for a minute!" Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

From a million-copy bestselling author, comes an unforgettable and heartbreaking story about one woman's determination to keep her family together when their world falls apart...

As the snow begins to fall and the lights twinkle, Ellie realizes Christmas has finally come to the Inn on Bluebell Lane. But as she watches the guests arrive, she hopes this won't be her family's last winter in this magical place... It's been two years since Ellie and her family left their lives in America behind and moved to a small Welsh village to run her husband's family inn. Having fought to save it from disrepair, Ellie is shocked when her sister-in-law, Sarah, breaks the news that the inn is facing financial trouble and might have to close after Christmas, a thought that breaks all their hearts. Turning to her mother-in-law, Ellie sees tears sparkling in Gwen's eyes. But then Ellie has an idea: a celebratory Christmas week for guests and locals with all the festive trimmings - an unforgettable experience, and her family's last chance to save the inn. With Christmas drawing closer, the family are busier than ever. Gwen bakes enough mince pies to feed the whole country, while Ellie adds mistletoe to every room, and her husband Matthew turns the garden into a winter wonderland. But there are troubles ahead no one could expect. And as Bluebell Lane twinkles against the frost, Ellie marvels that the inn has never looked prettier. But will it be enough to save this beautiful place her family has grown to love? This totally unputdownable seasonal read is perfect for anyone who believes in the magic of Christmas. Packed with heart-warming festive cheer, and bursting with merrymaking, this novel is perfect for fans of Debbie Macomber, Robyn Carr and Elin Hildebrand. Praise for Kate Hewitt's novels: "Stunning and thought-provoking... I loved it... Outstanding." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"A firecracker of a novel. I was absolutely unable to stop reading." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"Wow. Just wow. What an emotional rollercoaster." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"Brilliant... I had to finish this marvellous book in one sitting!" Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"A heartbreaking story... Worth a complete five stars!" Tropical Girl Reads Books ¿¿¿¿¿

When the call finally comes, my life as I know it is over-my job as a teacher, my marriage, my family are all gone. In a heartbeat, I've lost everything that ever mattered to me. All because of one secret, and what someone thinks she saw... As I sit in the school's office, listening to the accusations being made against me, I wonder how I got here. As they discuss what they think I did, words begin to jumble in my mind: "a video," "blurred figures..." I don't know how to explain that they've got it all wrong. Instead, I think back over the last few months and try to pinpoint the exact moment when I allowed a secret to ruin my life. I squeeze my eyes shut. I've been so stupid, I can see that now. Because I know who told them I did this. But it's just not true, I would never cross that line. So why would she do this to me, after all we've been through? What possible reason could she have to shatter my life into a million pieces? When I open my eyes, my colleagues are staring at me, waiting for answers. I take a deep breath. It's time to tell them what really happened. It's time to tell them the truth. An emotionally gripping and totally unputdownable story about the complexities of love, female friendship and betrayal. This page-turning read will stay with you long after the final page, and is perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Liane Moriarty and Susan Lewis. Praise for Kate Hewitt's novels: "THE book of the year!... I don't think I have ever cried as much... heart-breaking and unputdownable... To say this story is a five-star read is an understatement. There are not enough stars in the world to show how much this book has touched me." Sinfully Wicked Book Reviews ¿¿¿¿¿ "The complexities of the situation are written in a truly beautiful, insightful way... It was real, and brutal, and heartbreaking, but it was honest, which made it all the most devastating to read." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "Holy heck!!! Kate Hewitt brought her A-game with this must read... I was completely entranced... There were so many well-timed twists and turns and just when I thought I couldn't be surprised anymore, there was another bomb waiting to drop!!... A complete 5 star novel that will most certainly "wow" you!" Steph and Chris' Book Review ¿¿¿¿¿

As Ellie looked at the inn, with its white walls and purple flowers, she couldn't believe this was her new home. It looked like an idyllic image from a postcard, but would her life here be as picture-perfect? When Ellie and her family move to a tiny village in rural Wales, it's meant to be a new beginning for all of them. They have decided to take over her husband's family inn, leaving behind their old life and troubles in America. But soon after they arrive, Ellie realizes everything is in a far worse state than she'd ever imagined. And as her husband, Matthew, begins to tackle the renovations, it's clear that Matthew's mother, Gwen, has very firm ideas about what can and cannot be changed. And although Ellie tries, she finds it's not easy to form a closeness with her prickly mother-in-law, especially now they're living under the same roof. As the children struggle to settle into rural life, Ellie's eldest child, Jessica, makes it clear her parents have made a terrible mistake, and Ellie soon wonders if she's in over her head. Her reality feels a million miles away from the idyllic rural bliss she had hoped to create for her family. When disaster strikes, Ellie is left wondering why she ever brought her family to this place. But even as things go from bad to worse, she feels sure that the Inn on Bluebell Lane needs her family to restore its fortunes, and that perhaps her family need this magical place to bring them all back together once more... A gorgeous, escapist story that will leave you imagining the scent of bluebells on every page. Perfect for fans of heart-warming family dramas by Debbie Macomber and Erica James. Praise for Kate Hewitt's novels: "Stunning and thought-provoking... I loved it... Outstanding." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"A firecracker of a novel. I was absolutely unable to stop reading." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"Wow. Just wow. What an emotional rollercoaster." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"Brilliant... I had to finish this marvellous book in one sitting!" Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"A heartbreaking story... Worth a complete five stars!" Tropical Girl Reads Books ¿¿¿¿¿

If these children could heal, shouldn't Rosie be able to as well? What made her grief so strong that it kept her from trying again, from learning to live, to really live, and to love once more? 1945, England: When Rosie Lyman travels to the Lake District as a volunteer to help children rescued from the horror of the concentration camps after the Second World War, she hopes that by caring for the young orphans, she can distract herself from the loss of the man she loves and her beloved daughter. From the moment the children arrive, Rosie is rushed off her feet as she welcomes the new arrivals. But when she notices one particularly quiet girl, who has isolated herself from the other children, Rosie senses a wealth of sadness inside Frieda similar to her own and becomes determined to help her. As she struggles to connect with the young girl, Rosie meets one of the adults traveling with the children, Leon Rosenblat. And although they don't always see eye to eye, as they begin to care for the orphans, Rosie senses a warmth within him, and soon finds herself thinking about his kind smile, dark hair and glittering brown eyes... But as time passes, Rosie finds her own grief harder to contain. And as she watches Frieda and the other children begin to heal, she realises she must face her own heartbreak and loss. Is Rosie brave enough to share her story? And, if she is, will she finally be able to trust her heart once more? The sixth novel in the unmissable page-turning Amherst Island series, set after the Second World War in England, this unputdownable and truly gripping read is perfect for fans of The Orphan Sisters and My Name is Eva. Readers are loving The Last Orphan: "Unmissable... Page-turning... It was a case of 'just one more chapter' every night." Goodreads reviewer "I have read the whole series and have enjoyed each book immensely, but this one is my absolute favourite!... Beautiful... Heart-wrenching... Thought-provoking and inspirational." Christian Novel Reviews ¿¿¿¿¿ "A powerful story... I re-read it multiple times." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "Beautiful... Definitely worth the read!" Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "This is a series that just keeps giving... Heartbreaking." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "A lovely moving book... I really enjoyed this book from start to finish." Wowhats Blog ¿¿¿¿¿ "A story of heartbreak and loss... Heartbreaking."

Rosie realised she loved the man standing before her. She wanted to spend the rest of her life with him. And if he were to fall in France, heaven help them both, she knew she would not regret one last night with him... 1941, Canada: When Rosie Lyman and her cousin Violet join the Canadian Women's Army Corps, Rosie is uncertain about leaving her life in Ontario behind and entering a new and challenging world of duty and service. From the moment Rosie signs up, the intensity of the work pushes all thoughts of home from her mind. And when she is selected for officer training and a placement overseas in London, Rosie finds herself swept up into an exciting world of classified postings she could never have imagined... When she meets handsome Lieutenant Thomas Crewe, with sparkling blue eyes and a smile like a movie star, Rosie soon finds herself falling in love for the very first time. With precious moments together restricted to weekends on leave, the pair try to steal as much time together as they can. But when Rosie hears that Thomas's division is flying in the D-Day invasion, she feels like her heart might break. Will he survive the battle? And can she find the strength within herself to go on if he doesn't? The fifth novel in the page-turning Amherst Island series, set during the Second World War in Canada and England, this gripping and truly unmissable read is perfect for fans of The Orphan Sisters and My Name is Eva. Readers love Kate Hewitt's Amherst Island series: "An incredible book... I didn't want to stop reading... I fell in love with the island and everyone there. It's been ages since a book spoke to me as much... It reminds me of the Anne of Green Gables books... or Little House on the Prairie. I cried like a baby several times... One of the best stories I have read." NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "Simply amazing... Hewitt paints such a vivid picture... I found myself reading it slowly so I could savor everything... I didn't want the story to end... If you love a sweeping historical fiction story with a character you can't help but love, then you definitely will want to start this wonderfully amazing series." Sinfully Wicked Book Reviews ¿¿¿¿¿ "Phenomenal... The descriptions of the landscape and the island are so real... This inspirational historical fiction is a must read." NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "A tearjerker! The storytelling is wonderful and draws you in. I cried buckets!" Karen_loves_reading ¿¿¿¿¿

As mothers we never dare to delve into our worst-nightmare scenarios. What if... we might murmur to each other, and then shake our heads, telling ourselves it'll never happen to us if we're just good enough mothers. Yet here we are. And the steady beep of the heart monitor is the only evidence the child in front of us is alive...It's Labor Day weekend, so of course we went to the beach. Like we do every year. For a barbecue picnic with my best friend Rose. It's the perfect tradition-drinks, games, burgers, music, laughter. Together with our husbands, my two teenage sons and her two daughters, we all arrived as the sun was still shimmering over the water, the whole evening ahead of us.But nothing goes to plan. Old secrets emerge, tempers flare. And so we parents decide to leave the beach, telling the teenagers to enjoy themselves, reassuring them someone will be back to collect them in an hour or two.But when I return a little while later, I know something is really wrong. Our teens are slurring their words, stumbling to the car. It's clear they have been drinking and I'm shocked. I never expected our kids to behave this way. I'm bracing myself to have firm words with them in the morning, but the next day my concerns fade to nothing, when seventeen-year-old Bella claims my son Finn assaulted her.Finn insists he would never do that. And I so want to believe him. Because I brought my son up right. Because a mother would know, wouldn't she?What I don't know is that the answer to what happened that night on the beach may be a matter of life and death for one of our beloved children...An absolutely heartbreaking story about friendship, parenting and betrayal. Perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Jojo Moyes and Susan Lewis.Readers are loving That Night at the Beach: "Totally addictive... will keep you racing through the pages all night long." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "Brilliant... I had to finish this marvellous book in one sitting!" Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"Heartbreaking... very hard to put down without reading in one sobbing gulp... Amazing." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "Perfectly crafted to keep me wanting more... engrossing, spine-tingling read!" Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "Wow! I did not guess the ending... a page-turner... A cannot put down book." Netgalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

The Greek's deal to save her!Years ago, multi-millionaire chef Dimitris wasn't considered good enough for heiress Savannah. But now the penniless photographer is seeking his help, he'll offer her a job in Greece. Their chemistry is still combustible...but can he risk rekindling anything other than their desire?

"You love your father with all your heart. But what if he's not who you think he is? What if he's kept an unforgiveable secret from you his whole life? Libby Trent believes she knows the difference between right and wrong. But everything changes when she finds out about a man named Hans Brenner, a Nazi who escaped Germany after the Second World War. A war criminal who has lived his whole life in hiding. Because the man suspected of being Hans Brenner is Libby's own beloved father. The sweetest, gentlest man she knows. Who raised her alone, who lives in her family home. Who cares for and watches over Libby's own children. When Libby finds a secret box in her father's bedroom, she knows it might contain evidence. But does she dare open it, if it could prove her father guilty of the most heinous crimes in history? Because if she finds evidence, she won't just have to choose between right and wrong, she'll have to choose whether to betray her own father..."--Back cover.

Nazi-occupied Vienna, 1940: A young nurse finds herself with the chance to save innocent children. An unmissable and heartbreaking story-based on devastating real events-about tragedy, hope and courage in the face of impossible odds. "These children, who the Nazis don't even see as human, these children are innocent. And, Hannah, if you have the chance to save even one of them, you know what you have to do. Even if it puts your own life at risk."As bombs fall over Europe, Hannah Stern is a twenty-seven-year-old nurse, who is just trying to survive. When she takes a position at Vienna's esteemed psychiatric hospital, Am Steinhof, she thinks it will take her away from the danger. Her estranged half-brother has arranged the job for her on the condition that she must take his son, Willi there too. He insists it's a place where Willi will be safe. And Hannah soon forms a close bond with the sweet, fragile child in her care. At first the hospital seems like a safe haven-a beautiful, airy, spacious place of healing and recovery. But the hospital is a place of secrets. And they are darker than Hannah could ever have imagined. Children, ones just like Willi, are disappearing-not to be healed as promised, but taken somewhere else. Somewhere terrible.And when Willi's own life comes under threat-in spite of her half-brother's position of power in the Nazi military-Hannah must overcome her own fears and act. Then she discovers one of the other nurses is also trying to help patients escape, and Hannah becomes determined to help in any way she can. But she is only one person up against the enemy. And to save even just one life from the grip of the Nazis, she must risk her own...The most unmissable historical fiction of the year, guaranteed to leave readers in tears. Perfect for fans of My Name is Eva, All the Light We Cannot See and The Tattooist of Auschwitz. Readers love Kate Hewitt: "Unputdownable... Heart-breaking, tearful and emotional... Words cannot describe how absolutely wonderful this story was... Unbelievably amazing... Sure to stay with me for a long, long time. I absolutely loved it and I can't recommend it enough!! WOW!" Page Turners ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Emotionally charged... right from the first chapter... I was up till 4AM reading fighting for my eyes to stay open... Gripping and captivating!" Sinfully Wicked Book Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I remember the moment I handed her to Suzanne, wrapped in a soft pink blanket. I'd wept while I'd put it around her and she'd blinked up at me with her big blue eyes. The moment she left my arms I wanted to cry out. Suzanne had tears in her eyes as she took hold of my daughter. "Thank you," she whispered.It's a warm early summer's evening when Mia's doorbell rings unexpectedly. She opens the door to see the silhouette of a teenage girl standing in the shadow beyond the porch light-and in an instant she realises who it is. Daisy, the daughter she gave up as a baby. Daisy steps forward, trembling as she says "I'm sorry I didn't call first. But something happened. And I really needed... you."Seventeen years before, knowing she couldn't possibly give her beautiful little girl Daisy the future she deserved, Mia made the hardest decision of her life-to give her up. And Suzanne seemed the perfect adoptive mother: calm, stable, and full of love for the daughter she'd always dreamed of having.The two mothers promised to keep communication open, so Daisy could have Mia's love and support along with Suzanne's. But as the years passed, those visits happened less and less, and now Daisy seems almost like a stranger to Mia.But she has arrived on Mia's doorstep, and she says she has a terrible secret. And she believes the only person who can help her is Mia. Her birth mother.Mia, however, has secrets of her own. Ones she is afraid to let Daisy or anyone else know. And while Suzanne desperately seeks a way back to her estranged child, can Mia overcome her past to help the girl they both call their daughter in her darkest hour?Totally gripping emotional women's fiction from the author guaranteed to make readers cry. Kate Hewitt's story will grab you by the heartstrings and never let you go. Perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Diane Chamberlain and Jojo Moyes.Readers love Kate Hewitt: "This book had me crying so badly. It broke my heart, never has any book been able to just wipe me out with such gut-wrenching sadness. A book of love, loss, and loyalty... BEAUTIFULLY DONE." NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"Warning, you will need a box of tissues by your side to get through this book!!!!! I loved, loved, loved this book. It was a real tear-jerker. Question was when was I ever going to stop crying? My husband even asked me if something terrible had happened and I had to explain it was just my book... Awesome." Blue Moon Blogger ¿¿¿¿¿"Not only broke my heart but shattered it... When the tears [came] though, they didn't stop. It is such an emotionally charged novel... An absolute tear-jerker of a read for which I highly recommend having a box of tissues." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"I'm not someone who cries easily but... [I] thought this book might just break me into tiny pieces. This is an incredibly moving, powerful and heart-breaking story about motherhood, love and loss." Novel Deelights ¿¿¿¿¿ "I loved this story and the storytelling so much... I identified with both mothers as their trauma increased in intensity... A novel you must not miss... Excellent in every way." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

Die wunderbaren Bücher von Kate Hewitt haben sich bereits mehr als eine Million Mal verkauft!DAS Buch des Jahres! ... Ich glaube nicht, dass ich jemals so viel geweint habe ... herzzerreißend und unfassbar ... Zu sagen, dass diese Geschichte eine Fünf-Sterne-Lektüre ist, ist eine Untertreibung. Es gibt nicht genug Sterne auf der Welt, um auszudrücken, wie sehr mich dieses Buch berührt hat. Sinfully Wicked Book Reviews, ¿¿¿¿¿Mein liebes Mädchen, du liegst ganz still da, deine Wimpern schmiegen sich an deine Wangen, dein goldenes Haar bedeckt das Kissen. Du bist wunderschön, allein dein Anblick zerreißt mir förmlich das Herz. Dein Atem geht so ruhig, dass ich ihn kaum hören kann, aber ich sehe, wie sich deine Brust stetig hebt und senkt, jeder Atemzug ist wie ein Versprechen. Noch bist du hier. Noch bei mir. Noch.Milly hat immer davon geträumt, Mutter zu werden. Da sie selbst adoptiert wurde, sehnt sie sich nach einer starken Verbindung zu ihrem eigenen Kind. Daher ist sie untröstlich, als sie und ihr Mann Matt erfahren, dass sie keine Kinder bekommen können.Als ihre beste Freundin und Matts Bruder anbieten, als Spender zu fungieren, kann Milly es kaum glauben. Alle sind einverstanden und offen dafür, und so glaubt Milly, dass nichts schiefgehen kann.Doch keiner der vier ist auf seine Gefühle vorbereitet, als Milly das wunderschöne Baby Alice zur Welt bringt.Noch als kleines Mädchen erhält Alice jedoch eine niederschmetternde Diagnose. Millys ganze Welt bricht zusammen und alle vier sind gezwungen, sich damit auseinanderzusetzen, was es bedeutet, Eltern zu sein, und unmögliche Entscheidungen treffen zu müssen - für sich selbst und für Alice.Eine unaufhaltsame, herzzerreißende, aber letztlich aufbauende Geschichte über die Kraft der Liebe und die wahre Bedeutung von Familie. Fans von Jodi Picoult und Diane Chamberlain werden Nicht meine Tochter nicht aus der Hand legen können.Was Leser über Nicht meine Tochter sagen:Bei diesem Buch musste ich so sehr weinen. Es hat mir das Herz gebrochen, noch nie hat mich ein Buch mit einer so herzzerreißenden Traurigkeit einfach umgehauen. Ein Buch über Liebe, Verlust und Loyalität ... SCHÖN GEMACHT. NetGalley Rezensent, ¿¿¿¿¿Eine unglaubliche und herzzerreißend emotionale Geschichte ... So kraftvoll ... Ein emotionales, unvergessliches Buch. Ich habe dieses Buch buchstäblich in einer Nacht verschlungen. Eine wunderschön geschriebene Geschichte von fesselnder mütterlicher Liebe. Gwendalyn Books, ¿¿¿¿¿Dies ist eines der besten Bücher, die ich je gelesen habe ... ohne Übertreibung. Ich war gefesselt ... Ich wünschte, es gäbe mehr Sterne zu vergeben ... Unglaublich. Goodreads Rezensent, ¿¿¿¿¿Die Komplexität der Situation ist auf eine wirklich schöne, einfühlsame Art und Weise geschrieben ... Nicht meine Tochter sticht wirklich hervor, wenn es darum geht ... wie eine so emotionale, aufreibende Situation auch in etwas Schönes verwandelt werden kann ... Es war real und brutal und herzzerreißend, aber es war ehrlich, was es umso erschütternder zu lesen machte. Goodreads Rezensent, ¿¿¿¿¿

"I love you. Of course I do. But we haven't any choice in the matter, do we? If our little boy's health, even his survival, is at stake, we have to do whatever it takes." 1928, New York City: Ellen and Lucas Lyman have made a heart-wrenching decision to leave their beloved Amherst Island behind in search of a new life. The island was once the home of their hearts: where they had met as children, become friends, and over time found love. But New York City was calling, and it was everything they'd hoped for and more. With Lucas making money on the stock market, and Ellen finding fulfilment as a mother, at first they are happy raising their family, together, in the most exciting city in the world. Until their beloved son Jamie becomes perilously ill, and Ellen is given an impossible choice. With Lucas unable to leave his job, it is down to her to take Jamie to a place he might recover even if it means making the journey across America without him. Ellen knows what she must do. What every mother would do to save their child. Even if it takes her further away from the man she loves - and every place she has called home - than ever before. This is the fourth novel in the unmissable Amherst Island series that follows the life and love of a once-orphan girl called Ellen. Set in 1920s New York, California and Canada, it's an unmissable read, perfect for fans of The Oceans Between Us, The Orphan Sisters, and My Name is Eva. Readers love Kate Hewitt:"An emotionally charged story right from the first chapter... I knew once I started I would not be able to put this book down... I was up till 4AM reading fighting for my eyes to stay open... Gripping and captivating!" Sinfully Wicked Book Reviews ¿¿¿¿¿ "A gripping and exceptional inspiring story that had me in floods... Kate Hewitt has created a powerful story that is historically accurate. It left me stepping away thinking wow!" Chells and Books ¿¿¿¿¿ "I was utterly engrossed from the start... so haunting and raw, it hits you deep into your very core... A heartbreaking and yet powerful novel... utterly amazing... I devoured it and felt so upset when I finished it... I cannot praise it enough." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

I look at my daughter. My darling girl. I remember her tiny hand in mine, her first smile. I recall her tears when she'd tumble over, healed instantly with a band-aid and a little kiss. I have to keep her safe. Even if it means someone else gets hurt... In the pretty, privileged college town of Milford, New Hampshire, everyone is friendly, everything is safe. And on this cold autumn day, as red and yellow leaves begin to fall from the trees, and everyone wraps up for the first time, it would be easy to believe nothing bad could ever happen here. Until a screech of tires is heard, a thud, a child's scream. The crash that sees Jenna's six-year-old daughter Amy Rose being hit by a car driven by seventeen-year-old Maddie. Maddie's mother, Ellen-a college professor with a warm, approachable reputation-insists it must have been an accident. Her daughter is always safe on the road-and she's vulnerable herself. But as Amy Rose lies unconscious in hospital, the town begins to take sides. With Ellen, who just wants to defend her daughter. Or with Jenna, a single mother with a past, whose child hovers between life and death... The truth is that both mothers have secrets they're trying to keep. And, with Amy Rose's life hanging in the balance, one of them will stop at nothing to protect the person she loves-her daughter. An incredible, powerfully emotional and heartbreaking read, with a dilemma that will make everyone wonder what they would do, in either mother's shoes. Perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Jojo Moyes and Diane Chamberlain. Readers are loving My Daughter's Mistake:"Warning, you will need a box of tissues by your side to get through this book!!!!! I loved, loved, loved this book. It was a real tear jerker. Question was when was I ever going to stop crying? My husband even asked me if something terrible had happened and I had to explain it was just my book... Awesome." Blue Moon Blogger ¿¿¿¿¿ "Wow... I couldn't stop reading from the beginning until the end... A brilliantly addictive read... If I could give it ten stars I would... Brilliant." NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "Had me crying bucket loads... Don't forget your tissues... Totally gripping." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "I loved this story and the storytelling so much... A novel you must not miss. It is a 5* hit... Excellent in every way." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "Amazing... Managed to make me cry and feel incredibly uplifted both at the same time!... Such a wonderful book... Beautiful... I loved it." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "Heartbreaking... An emotional book... Do have the tissues nearby." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "I loved this story and the storytelling so much... I identified with both mothers as their trauma increased in intensity... A novel you must not miss. It is a 5* hit, enjoyable, tense and fast paced... I recommend this story as excellent in every way." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "This book was filled to the rafters with emotions. Better be warned! You might have to stock up on tissues." B for Bookreview ¿¿¿¿¿

1938, Salzburg. A powerful story of hope, forbidden love, and incredible courage, about three sisters who will risk everything-even their own lives-as part of the resistance movement in Nazi-occupied Austria. Johanna, Birgit and Lotte Eder have always lived quiet lives, working in their father's clockmaking shop and helping their mother in the house. But like many other Austrians, they find it impossible to ignore the changes in the world around them. At first Johanna finds it hard to believe the Nazis pose a real threat. But then her father hires Franz to help in his shop. He's kind and soulful, with dark eyes that twinkle with intelligence. But he's Jewish, and as Johanna falls for him, she realizes that loving him puts them all in danger. Then comes the Anschluss-the reunification of Austria and Germany under Nazi rule. The three sisters' lives have become ever more separate with Lotte joining the convent at Nonnberg Abbey and Birgit's secret involvement with the Resistance. But as Johanna realizes how mistaken she was about the level of danger, she begins to see that it may be down to her to protect the man she loves. She knows that she can't do it alone though. She will have to turn to the people she trusts the most: her sisters. The three of them work together to try to get Franz to the safety of Switzerland, and they soon prove invaluable to the Resistance. But they're risking everything. Can three women who would die for each other, also be prepared to die for what is right? The sisters' subsequent journey from Nazi-occupied Salzburg to the devastating concentration camps of Ravensbruck and Mauthausen will show the strength of human spirit like never before. As, out of the darkness, a tiny seed of hope flowers... A totally heartbreaking and impossibly powerful story about love, tragedy, and the power of humanity. Perfect for fans of The Nightingale, The Lilac Girls and The Sound of Music. Readers are loving The Edelweiss Sisters: "A heart-breaking, tear-jerking and emotional book... I was so hooked into the story that I felt I was living with these sisters during that time!! The ending was so sad, heart-breaking that I felt like I wanted to cry... I stayed up all night reading this book and didn't want to let this book go!... A tear-jerking, heart-breaking emotional tale of three sisters who are brave and courageous women... Will keep you up all night." Tropical Girl Reads Books, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Soooo hauntingly raw & captivating, it was so hard to put it down. Reading this, I felt instantly transported... This is one novel I would 100% recommend putting on your TBR list this summer. You find instant connection with at least one of the sisters, if not all of them. It will completely move you & pull at your heart strings." Kate J Renee Book Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"What a wonderfully written book... Sobbed my eyes out... it should have come with a hankie-needed warning. Felt so much for each of the characters it was like they were also my family and friends. Highly recommended and worth more than a five-star rating." NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

They sat together on the roof, watching Berlin burn, as traces of smoke and cloud floated through the air. "I just want to be free," Rosa said quietly, "Even if only for a few minutes. It might be the last chance I have."Berlin, 1936: From her beautiful new home a young woman named Liesel Scholz barely notices the changes to the city around her. Her life is one of privilege and safety thanks to her father's job working for the new government.But soon a chance encounter with Rosa, the daughter of their Jewish housekeeper, leaves Liesel in no doubt that something isn't right. That this government's rules are not fair and that others aren't as safe as she is. When Rosa begs Liesel to help-pressing her grandfather's gold pocket watch into Liesel's hand-Liesel recklessly agrees.She will help hide Rosa and her family-in the dusty, unused rooms at the top of their house-even if it means putting everyone she loves in danger. Even if it means risking her own life.Frankfurt, 1946: An idealistic American captain, Sam Houghton, arrives in Germany to interrogate prominent Nazis on trial and to help rebuild a battered country. He hires an enigmatic and damaged woman named Anna as his interpreter. But, as sparks fly between them, the question of what happened to Anna in the war raises its head.Because Anna has secrets-ones that link her to the Nazi party, the darkest days in Europe's history, and the story of one gold pocket watch and two young women who became friends even when they were told it was impossible...A compelling and haunting story about courage, love and betrayal set in war-torn Berlin. Fans of The Alice Network, All the Light We Cannot See and The Nightingale will be not be able to put this down.Praise for Kate Hewitt: "An emotionally charged story right from the first chapter... I knew once I started I would not be able to put this book down... I was up till 4AM reading fighting for my eyes to stay open... Gripping and captivating!" Sinfully Wicked Book Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

What would her life look like without her beloved island in it? Where would she go? Ellen had come back here-to the place she felt she belonged-thinking she would stay here. But was it home... or just a place to hide?1918, Canada: The First World War is over and those who have been fighting in Europe are heading for home, forever changed. Amongst the lost, the damaged and the broken, is former nurse Ellen Copley; who finds herself returning-not to her house in Glasgow, but to her childhood home on Amherst Island.There, she feels sure, in the warm embrace of the McCafferty family, with her beloved Aunt Rose and her cousins, she will feel safe and loved. She will be able to escape the ghosts of the past and her loss, and find peace.But the island is a changed place too. The war has affected life the world over, and Aunt Rose is struggling to keep their small farmstead going. The family's only hope is asking their neighbours, the Lymans, to help. But Jed Lyman is a broken man, both physically and emotionally, and his once-adoring brother Lucas is now more distant than ever.And as Ellen fights to save the farm, she has to ask: what makes somewhere a home? And-when help comes from an unexpected place-she wonders, has the man she's destined to love been waiting for her out there all along?Readers love Kate Hewitt:"So thrilling and gripping. It completely tugs at your heart strings!... It gave me all of the feels... I truly felt that the storytelling was brilliant. This is the kind of book that stays with you." Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars"Fantastic... The vivid historical details instantly transport the reader back in time. I was thoroughly captivated right from the start and couldn't put it down until I was done." Be My Book Boyfriend, 5 stars

"Henry McAvoy leaned forward. "I have been looking for an artist just like you-a diamond in the rough, so to speak. And really, Miss Copley," he said gently, "what do you have to lose?"1911, Amherst Island, Canada: When a chance encounter takes Ellen Copley away from the beautiful island she has called home since she was orphaned as a child-she believes it is the new start she has been waiting for.She settles into an exciting, creative new life in Glasgow, feeling like she's finally finding her independence. And even though she left a part of her heart back on the island, she's flattered by the attentions of her handsome, charming benefactor, Henry McAvoy.But tragedy strikes their fledgling relationship, and soon after war looms over Europe. Emboldened by all she has loved and lost, Ellen leaves Scotland to become a nurse on the front line. And, as she finds herself having to choose between love and duty, desire and bravery, her courage is tested as never before.The war rages on-and familiar faces appear on the front line, including her childhood sweetheart Jed Lyman and his brother Lucas. Coming face-to-face with her past, Ellen will learn what she is made of. But can she finally decide where her heart truly belongs?This is the second book in the unmissable Amherst Island Trilogy that follows the life and love of Ellen Copley from the magic of Lake Ontario to the bloody battlefields of the First World War and beyond. Perfect for fans of The Oceans Between Us, The Orphan Sisters, and My Name is Eva.Previously published as On Renfrew Street.Readers love Kate Hewitt:"Engrossing... The story is gripping and absorbing and the characters' triumph against the odds will make readers leave emotionally fulfilled... Kate Hewitt imbues her narrative with evocative period and atmospheric detail. This historical romance is another breath-taking example of author Kate Hewitt's outstanding storytelling prowess." Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars