Love, Laughter, Tears

An anthology of Hilary Halliwell’s heart-warming stories, to make you smile, laugh, and cry. Stories about the things that affect us all and about the people we all know. Reach out and touch Hilary’s characters, and then keep them safe in your hearts…

With the approach of the annual In Bloom competition Enid turns to desperate measures. After all, there can only be one truly worthy winner, can’t there? A stormy night, a child in desperate need, and a couple who have devoted their lives to being parents to kids just like Emma. An abusive relationship strips you of your identity, and your fear of the abuser will be the chains that keep you in your prison. But when is enough, enough. A long and happy marriage, but what happens when your man seems to have found other interests? A scantily clad female; could he be having a mid-life crisis? Your best friend faces the fight of, and for, her life. How can you show her you are there for her just like she has always been there for you?

Stories included: A Little Bit of Heaven, Looking, The Red Coat, The Beach Baby, Granny’s Christmas Puddings, Back Where I Belong, Lust Amongst the Roses, Keeping Emma, The End of the Line, The Mermaid, Lighthouse Cottage, Crowning Glory, The Dream Catcher, Tom’s Angel, Scooby’s Ghost, Postcards From Dad, Yesterday’s Child

The warmth of Hilary’s characters will wrap around your heart like a meeting with old friends, making this is a book to savour .

Liz Smith , My Weekly Fiction Editor