Bøker av Kate Hewitt

';If you only read one book this year, please make it this one. I cannot express how much I loved reading this book.' Goodreads Reviewer ';I love you.' He looked into her eyes. ';But there's something you need to knowabout who I really am.' London, 1944:When Lily finds meets American GI Matthew, she's mesmerised by him. She knows his mission will take him into battle, and that their love barely stands a chance. But she wants to listen to her heart. How can she though, when she discovers Matthew is not the man he claims to be? That he is harbouring a secret that could change not just her life, but the lives of many others Present day, USA:Abby has done everything she can to keep her life quiet, unassuming and safe. Living on an apple farm in rural Wisconsin, nothing can shake her stability. Until a mysterious stranger arriveswith a Purple Heart he insists belongs to her grandfather. A medal that his own grandmother had kept for decades. But how did she end up with Abby's grandfather's medal? And what secrets and lies will be uncovered when they find out the truth about the past? A heartbreakingly powerful, epic love story about courage, true love and broken trusts, Into the Darkest Day is an unforgettable story perfect for fans of Nora Roberts, Kristin Hannah and The Notebook. Readers are loving Into the Darkest Day:';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! I have read many WW2 stories but this is something else. A must read for all who love an emotional WW2 read.' Chells and Books ';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 ';Epic in every sense of the word, this book is one of the finest examples of historical fiction I have read.' Fireflies and Free Kicks ';A beautiful story that's filled with a poignancy that makes your heart hurt I loved every single breathtaking word of it!' Cal Turner Reviews ';An amazing story This is a book to savour, and one that I found myself constantly thinking about, long after I put it down.' Goodreads Reviewer ';History came alive in this book [It] will tightly clasp hold the heart of the reader All together totally unforgettable.' Goodreads Reviewer ';The WW2 descriptions and stories were out of this world A page-turner

It hit me, the reality of it, in a way it hadn't before like a sledgehammer straight to the chest. Laura was gone. She was never coming back. I'd never see her again; she'd never hum in the kitchen, she'd never pull Ruby onto her lap and tickle her tummy as she buried her face in the sweet curve of our daughter's shoulder. Nathan West loved his wife Laura with all his heart. But now she's gone, taken from him in a seemingly random act of violence. Laura was the glue that held their family together. And for Nathan, life without her feels almost meaningless. As he tries to find hope in the darkness, his three young daughters express their grief in different and challenging wayswith one set on a path of self-destruction that could devastate their family all over again. Desperate to understand his own heartbreak better, he reaches out to others who had known Laura. Including her new friend Maria, whose light and warmth are exactly what their grieving family needs, and who is soon helping out and providing emotional support for them all. But the picture Maria paints of Laura is unfamiliar to Nathanof a wife who felt ignored, a mother who felt she couldn't do enoughand he struggles to reconcile it with his own memories of the woman he loved. Is it possible he didn't know his wife after all? And can he trust Maria? He can't escape the feeling that she's keeping something from him. Maria is hiding a secret with the power to rock Nathan's family to its core. Because it is about what happened the day that Laura died An insightful and powerful novel guaranteed to break your heart, about how the unthinkable can sometimes help us see the world in a powerful new way. Perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Diane Chamberlain, and Susan Lewis. Readers are loving No Time To Say Goodbye:';All the feels A beautiful storya heartbreaking, breathless read that will leave you running for more tissues time and again My reaction to the ending was visceral; it was both vivid and shocking. Absolutely brilliant. Powerful story that will haunt you. A must read. 5+ stars.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars ';A book has never had me cry so much through heartbreak and devastation. This author nailed it without a doubt.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars ';If ever there was a story that reminds you how life can change in an instant, this is it heart breaking and tender, it also offers up hope A story that touched my heart and soul and makes me want to hug my loved ones that little bit tighter.' By the Letter Book Reviews, 5 stars ';Heartbreakingly sad It's a story of death, war and crime. However, this is also a story of family, love, and hope. The emotions ran the gamut with this one... sadness, grief, anger and hope. It's a story that will stay with you.' Goodreads reviewer ';The storytelling was exquisite, full of understanding and empathy..

'My arms ache with the need to reach and hold my precious child, and then to never let go. But I can't. I know I can't.'¿Heather is devastated. There's no way she can keep her baby. She can barely pay the bills as it is. But when she meets Grace, a wealthy, single career woman, who wants a baby more than anything, Heather believes she has found the perfect adoptive mother.As Grace and Heather's lives become entwined, they are tested to breaking point, though neither can deny the other's love for the child. But just when they think they are learning how to live with each other, they receive devastating news that turns their fragile world upside down.Will either mother know what is the right thing to do for the child they both love? ¿An absolutely gripping, emotional drama with a tear-jerking twist. If you love Jodi Picoult, Kelly Rimmer or Diane Chamberlain, this will warm your heart, make you cry, and stay with you forever. What readers are saying about A Mother's Goodbye'This is an absolutely stunning novel… The story is told with empathy and compassion and I literally couldn't put the book down… I found the story incredibly moving and shed tears on several occasions… I thought it was powerful, honest and an excellent, unmissable read… I am so happy that I have at last discovered this incredibly talented author' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'A very moving read. I really felt for Heather. I just couldn't put it down… loved the story and the characters. This was very well written… even brought tears to my eyes' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'A Mother's Goodbye is a riveting story. It is indeed very touching. I thought the story was already pulling at my heartstrings, but then there was a twist, one so tragic, that I read much of the story with a lump in my throat.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'What a powerful and gut-wrenching story about making hard choices and then living with the results. And when you finally get the chance to have what you thought you wanted, another decision to be made: is this what is really for the best? This book brought me to tears!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

The USA Today bestselling author presents a heartfelt novel about two sisters struggling toward new lives and loves.Welcome to Hartley-by-the-Sea in England's beautiful Lake District, where two sisters who meet as strangers find small miracles tucked into the corners of every day....When Lucy Bagshaw's life in Boston falls apart, thanks to a scathing editorial written by her famous artist mother, she accepts her half sister Juliet's invitation to stay with her in a charming seaside village in northern England. Lucy is expecting quaint cottages and cream teas, but instead finds that her sister is an aloof host, the weather is wet, windy, and cold, and her new boss, Alex Kincaid, is a disapproving widower who only hired her as a favor to Juliet.Despite the invitation she offered, Juliet is startled by the way Lucy catapults into her orderly life. As Juliet faces her own struggles with both her distant mother and her desire for a child, her sister's irrepressible optimism begins to take hold. With the help of quirky villagers, these hesitant rainy day sisters begin to forge a new understanding...and find in each other the love of family that makes all the difference.Includes a Preview of Kate Hewitt's Next Novel