Tracy Rees has been called "the most outstanding new voice in historical fiction" by Lucinda Riley and her books are paperback and kindle bestsellers. She was the winner of the Richard and Judy 'Search for a Bestseller' Competition. A Cambridge graduate, she had a successful eight-year career in nonfiction publishing and a second career practising and teaching humanistic counselling before becoming a writer. She lives in Wales.
The Manual for Good Wives (2025) Lola Jaye "It's huge and sweeping in scope, yet succinctly written and pacy . . . I was breathless with Temi's adventures! It's a really wonderful, thought-provoking story with a fabulous, memorable heroine at its heart."
The Hidden Years (2023) Rachel Hore "The Hidden Years is a gorgeous tale - I raced through the pages. A new book by Rachel Hore is always a treat and this is no exception. An intriguing dual timeline story set in beautiful Cornwall and brimming with sense of place."
Reasonable People (2023) Caroline Hulse "I absolutely loved it. Caroline is a new author to me and I was wowed by her sharp, perceptive characterisation and social commentary and the warmth and humour of the story. I couldn't stop reading! A really accomplished book, interesting touching and different."
Life and Otter Miracles (2023) Hazel Prior "An otter JOY! Amazing characters, cute otters, clever plot, emotion, the beauty and perils of the countryside beautifully evoked. If you want to be happy, read this book!"
A Beautiful Rival (2023) Gill Paul "Glamorous and fascinating. Two businesswomen ahead of their time, a tense rivalry in a beautiful world, an intriguing story expertly told. I was completely riveted."
Begin Again (2023) Helly Acton "I LOVED Begin Again. It is sharp and funny and bright, without losing any of the emotional depth and so profound! Thoroughly enjoyable, uplifting and perceptive. I inhaled it. Joyful!"
There Is a Light That Never Goes Out (2023) David M Barnett "It made me laugh out loud, cry, yell at the characters in places (eg Gayle when she was under the spell of awful, soulless Tom)... you get the picture. I also loved it because it was one of those books that's quick and easy to read, yet has substance. I loved the blend of so many different elements: modern humour; great characterisation; a genuinely moving love story; the individual growth of both Gayle and Martin as they struggled to figure out what mattered to them; the beautiful descriptions of the natural world; the heartbreaking theme of humans' attitude to the environment; plus the audaciously whimsical device of Bruce (love Bruce) - it really had it all in spades. And in the right balance so that it was neither depressing nor frothy. It was wonderful."
My (extra)Ordinary Life (2023) Rebecca Ryan "I LOVED this sparkling debut... Heroine Emily's quest not to be ordinary is both hysterically funny & desperately moving. I laughed out loud & I cried. Brilliant, immersive & unputdownable."
The Man I Never Met (2022) Elle Cook "This book has it all - laughter, tears, inspiration, warmth and sparkle. I shall be thinking about Davey and Hannah for a long time."
All The Single Ladies (2022) Ronali Collings "A superb, gripping story of family and friendship, with characters who jump off the page and will have you rooting for them all the way. I couldn't put it down."
The Physician's Daughter (2022) Martha Conway "I LOVED it. What an achievement - historical fiction at its best. It was so detailed, real and atmospheric - I felt I was there with Vita, Jacob et al. Tremendous characters - vivid, complex and inspiring . . . a truly wonderful book. One of those books that stop you doing ANYTHING until it's finished. Utterly compelling & inspiring. A sweeping story of an amazing woman battling to break through the constraints of her time. Read it!"
Looking for Jane (2022) Heather Marshall "A fascinating and compelling story peopled with strong, brave women who had me cheering them on and moved to tears."
The Lost Chapter (2022) Caroline Bishop "One of those stories that take you over, beautifully & touchingly told. Brilliant characters. Uplifting & hopeful - a real tonic."
Daughters of War (2021) (Daughters of War, book 1) Dinah Jefferies "Lushly descriptive, exciting and vivid, this is a warm and exciting tale that will pull you in and refuse to let you go."
Finding Henry Applebee (2019) Celia Reynolds "If you’re looking for an uplifting read to coax you through January, I recommend Finding Henry Applebee … tender, beautiful writing and wonderful observations."
Days of Wonder (2018) Keith Stuart "Moving, funny, inspiring and redemptive. It's a long time since a book made me laugh out loud and cry so much and in such equal measure."
The Man I Think I Know (2018) Mike Gayle "A very special book. A moving, thought-provoking storyline told with humour and insight. I loved the distinctive voices of James and Danny and really missed them when I finished it!"
The Last Day (2018) Claire Dyer "I just read The Last Day and I loved it! A heartrending situation, beautiful writing, and unforgettably vivid characters."
(Lost For Words, book 1) Stephanie Butland "Beautifully written and atmospheric. Loveday is an endearing heroine, full of attitude and fragility. The haunting story of her past is brilliantly revealed."
