The heart-warming and life-affirming new novel from the author of Found in a Bookshop and The Second Chance Book Club, about the power of reading for comfort and connection.
Loveday has so much to be grateful for: her wonderful husband Nathan, her beloved Lost For Words bookshop and her beautiful home. She wants to give back. So when she and Nathan agree to foster a teenager whose mother is in rehab, all Loveday wants is to provide a place of sanctuary and love.

Heidi adores her mum, despite her chaotic upbringing, and living with Loveday and Nathan is . . . different. She's not sure she fits in. But she enjoys spending time in Loveday's bookshop, and she and Loveday slowly start to bond over talking about the books they love.

When Loveday discovers she is pregnant, everyone around her is overcome with excitement. But Loveday is afraid. What if she gets it all wrong? She thought she had everything figured out, but now there's a wedge between her and Nathan.

And is Heidi no longer wanted here - just when she was starting to find her feet?

A moving and uplifting story about how books can help us through difficult times, and bring us closer to the people around us.

READERS LOVE STEPHANIE BUTLAND!

'A beautiful story beautifully told. This is so readable, the characters come to life and stay in your heart' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A heart-warming and uplifting story that explores family, love, friendship and, most of all, kindness' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A lovely read - deeply moving, life affirming' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐