Новинки Люси Даймонд

Set over the course of one life-changing year, The Best Days of Our Lives is a warm, big-hearted and poignant story, full of hope, heartache and love - the perfect gift this Christmas.
The McKenzies are your average complicated family: knotted together by in-jokes, arguments and a few closely-guarded secrets. Thirty-something sisters Leni and Alice became inseparable following the divorce of their parents, Belinda and Tony, with younger brother Will always trying to keep up. They're not perfect, but they love each other - most of the time, anyway.
But then one ordinary summer day, an accident changes the family forever. Questions arise, guilt surfaces and secrets begin to emerge. Scattered by grief and seeking comfort in the unlikeliest of places, can the McKenzies find their way back to each other?

The McKenzies are your average complicated family: knotted together by in-jokes, arguments and a few closely-guarded secrets. Thirty-something sisters Leni and Alice became inseparable following the divorce of their parents, Belinda and Tony, with younger brother Will always trying to keep up. They're not perfect, but they love each other - most of the time, anyway.
But then one ordinary summer day, an accident changes the family forever. Questions arise, guilt surfaces and secrets begin to emerge. Scattered by grief and seeking comfort in the unlikeliest of places, can the McKenzies find their way back to each other?
Set over the course of one life-changing year, The Best Days of Our Lives is a warm, big-hearted and poignant story, full of hope, heartache and love.

Meet the women in love with three very different brothers . . .
Izzy's determined to escape her troubled past with a new start by the sea - but flirtatious Charlie Jones is causing complications.
Alicia's been happily married to loyal Hugh for years but secretly craves excitement. Maybe it's time to spice things up?
Emma's relationship with David was once fun and romantic but trying for a baby has taken its toll. Then temptation comes along . . .
As the future of the family's B&B becomes uncertain, Izzy, Alicia and Emma are thrown together unexpectedly. It seems that keeping up with the Joneses is harder than anyone thought . . .
From Lucy Diamond, Me and Mr Jones is a sparkling tale of heartbreak, hope, friendship and love.

Люси Даймонд – королева семейных драм. Ее истории уникальны, они попадают в самое сердце, дарят надежду, радость и любовь читателям по всему миру.
В глазах окружающих и самых близких Патрик Кристофер Шеппард был замечательным отцом, мужем и сыном, которого все любили и уважали. Он был идеальным, в отличие от своего брата Дэна.
И вот Патрика не стало.
Дэн всей душой хочет помочь семье пережить горе утраты.
Он обещает быть рядом.
Он обещает любить и заботиться.
Он обещает дать второй шанс всей семье и самому себе обрести счастье.
Но так ли идеален был его брат? И надо ли быть идеальным, чтобы сделать счастливыми своих близких?
«Горько-сладкая история, позволяющая с открытым сердцем наблюдать за переменами в жизни семьи Шеппард, их горем и показывающая, что счастье – это самое главное». – Woman and Home
«Люси Даймонд в ее лучшем проявлении. Это потрясающий роман, который разобьет ваше сердце на мелкие кусочки, а затем снова склеит их воедино». – Милли Джонсон
«Идеальная семейная драма, персонажи которой не оставят вас равнодушными». – My Weekly

В глазах окружающих и самых близких Патрик Кристофер Шеппард был замечательным отцом, мужем и сыном, которого все любили и уважали. Он был идеальным, в отличие от своего брата Дэна.
И вот Патрика не стало. Дэн всей душой хочет помочь семье пережить горе утраты.
Он обещает быть рядом. Он обещает любить и заботиться. Он обещает дать второй шанс всей семье и самому себе обрести счастье.
Но так ли идеален был его брат? И надо ли быть идеальным, чтобы сделать счастливыми своих близких?

Your big secret is out. What next?
For Lara and her daughter Eliza, it has always been just the two of them. But when Eliza turns eighteen and wants to connect with her father, Lara is forced to admit a secret that she has been keeping from her daughter her whole life.
Eliza needs answers - and so does Lara. Their journey to the truth will take them on a road trip across England and eventually to New York, where it all began. Dreams might have been broken and opportunities missed, but there are still surprises in store...
Anything Could Happen is a warm, wise, funny and uplifting novel about love, second chances and the unexpected and extraordinary paths life can take us down.

В глазах окружающих и самых близких Патрик Кристофер Шеппард был замечательным отцом, мужем и сыном, которого все любили и уважали. Он был идеальным, в отличие от своего брата Дэна.

И вот Патрика не стало. Дэн всей душой хочет помочь семье пережить горе утраты.

Он обещает быть рядом. Он обещает любить и заботиться. Он обещает дать второй шанс всей семье и самому себе обрести счастье.

Но так ли идеален был его брат? И надо ли быть идеальным, чтобы сделать счастливыми своих близких?

Люси Даймонд — королева семейных драм. Ее истории уникальны, они попадают в самое сердце, дарят надежду, радость и любовь читателям по всему миру.


«Горько-сладкая история, позволяющая с открытым сердцем наблюдать за переменами в жизни семьи Шеппард, их горем и показывающая, что счастье — это самое главное». — Woman and Home

«Люси Даймонд в ее лучшем проявлении. Это потрясающий роман, который разобьет ваше сердце на мелкие кусочки, а затем снова склеит их воедино». — Милли Джонсон

«Идеальная семейная драма, персонажи которой не оставят вас равнодушными». — My Weekly

Люси Даймонд – автор бестселлеров Sunday Times.
«Кое-что по секрету» – история о семейных тайнах, скандалах, любви и преданности.
Секреты вскрываются один за другим, поэтому семье Мортимеров придется принять ряд непростых решений. Это лето навсегда изменит их жизнь.
Семейная история, которая заставит вас смеяться, негодовать, сочувствовать героям.
Фрэнки Карлайл едет в Йоркшир, чтобы познакомиться со своим биологическим отцом.
Девушка и не подозревала, что выбрала для этого самый неудачный день – пятидесятилетний юбилей его свадьбы. Появление Фрэнки разделило жизнь дружной семьи Мортимеров на до и после. Но так ли все было идеально до ее появления? Оказывается, у всех есть свои скелеты в шкафу.
«Блестящая история, в которой идеальная семья начинает распадаться на мелкие кусочки». – Goodreads
«Многослойно, убедительно и красиво». – Daily Express
«Поистине великолепная история от королевы семейных тайн. Как будто вы сидите со своими лучшими друзьями и делитесь секретами за кружкой горячего шоколада. Десять из десяти». – Victoria Fox
«Обязательно к прочтению для всех, кто любит хорошие семейные драмы». – Woman's Weekly

Люси Даймонд – автор бестселлеров Sunday Times.
«Кое-что по секрету» – история о семейных тайнах, скандалах, любви и преданности. Секреты вскрываются один за другим, поэтому семье Мортимеров придется принять ряд непростых решений. Это лето навсегда изменит их жизнь.
Семейная история, которая заставит вас смеяться, негодовать, сочувствовать героям.
Фрэнки Карлайл едет в Йоркшир, чтобы познакомиться со своим биологическим отцом. Девушка и не подозревала, что выбрала для этого самый неудачный день – пятидесятилетний юбилей его свадьбы. Появление Фрэнки разделило жизнь дружной семьи Мортимеров на до и после. Но так ли все было идеально до ее появления? Оказывается, у всех есть свои скелеты в шкафу.
«Блестящая история, в которой идеальная семья начинает распадаться на мелкие кусочки». – Goodreads
«Многослойно, убедительно и красиво». – Daily Express
«Поистине великолепная история от королевы семейных тайн. Как будто вы сидите со своими лучшими друзьями и делитесь секретами за кружкой горячего шоколада. Десять из десяти». – Victoria Fox
«Обязательно к прочтению для всех, кто любит хорошие семейные драмы». – Woman's Weekly

For Lara and her daughter Eliza, it has always been just the two of them. But when Eliza turns eighteen and wants to connect with her father, Lara is forced to admit a secret that she has been keeping from her daughter her whole life.
Eliza needs answers - and so does Lara. Their journey to the truth will take them on a road trip across England and eventually to New York, where it all began. Dreams might have been broken and opportunities missed, but there are still surprises in store...
Anything Could Happen is a warm, wise, funny and uplifting novel about love, second chances and the unexpected and extraordinary paths life can take us down.

When faced with the sudden death of his brother, Dan’s mission is clear. He puts together a project to help pick up the pieces and support his grieving sister-in-law Zoe, plus her young children. This is Dan’s promise - to ensure his family’s happiness, and to try and live up to the man his brother was. But tying up loose ends brings a shocking secret to light, and calls into question everything Dan knew about his older brother. With more than just his promise on the line, Dan is faced with an ultimatum: Should he tell the truth and risk his family’s fragile happiness, or will his brother’s secrets end up becoming his own?

Семейная история, которая заставит вас смеяться, негодовать, сочувствовать героям. Фрэнки Карлайл едет в Йоркшир, чтобы познакомиться со своим биологическим отцом. Девушка и не подозревала, что выбрала для этого самый неудачный день – пятидесятилетний юбилей его свадьбы. Появление Фрэнки разделило жизнь дружной семьи Мортимер на "до" и "после". Но так ли все было идеально до ее появления? Оказывается, у всех есть свои скелеты в шкафу.

When Frankie stumbles upon an unopened letter from her late mother, she’s delighted to have one last message from her . . . until she reads the contents and discovers the truth about her birth. Brimming with questions, she travels to York to seek further answers from the Mortimer family, but her appearance sends shockwaves through them all.Meanwhile, Robyn Mortimer has problems of her own. Her husband has become distant, and she begins to wonder exactly what he’s keeping hidden. Dare she find out more?As for Bunny, she fell head over heels in love when she first arrived in town, but now it seems her past is catching up with her. She can’t help wondering if her relationship will survive when everyone discovers who she really is – and what she did.As secrets tumble out and loyalties are tested, the Mortimers have to face up to some difficult decisions. With love, betrayal and dramatic revelations in the mix, this is one summer they’ll never forget.
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When Frankie stumbles upon an unopened letter from her late mother, she’s delighted to have one last message from her . . . until she reads the contents and discovers the truth about her birth. Brimming with questions, she travels to York to seek further answers from the Mortimer family, but her appearance sends shockwaves through them all.

Meanwhile, Robyn Mortimer has problems of her own. Her husband John has become distant, and a chance remark from a friend leads Robyn to wonder exactly what he’s not been saying. Dare she find out more?

As for Bunny, she fell head over heels in love with Dave Mortimer when she first arrived in town, but now it seems her past is catching up with her. She can’t help wondering if he’ll still feel the same way about her if he discovers who she really is – and what she did.

As secrets tumble out and loyalties are tested, the Mortimers have to face up to some difficult decisions. With love, betrayal and dramatic revelations in the mix, this is one summer they’ll never forget.

Treasure every moment. Life can change in a heartbeat.

What the fans say: 'Wonderful characters and the stories are always great, with twists and turns' Gemma

It’s a beautiful day in Manchester and four friends are meeting for a birthday lunch. But then they witness a shocking accident just metres away which acts as a catalyst for each of them.

For Laura, it’s a wake-up call to heed the ticking of her biological clock. Sensible Jo finds herself throwing caution to the wind in a new relationship. Eve, who has been trying to ignore the worrying lump in her breast, feels helpless and out of control. And happy-go-lucky India is drawn to one of the victims of the accident, causing long-buried secrets to rise to the surface.

This is a novel about the startling and unexpected turns life can take. It’s about luck – good and bad – and about finding bravery and resilience when your world is in turmoil. Above all, it’s about friendship, togetherness and hope.

Praise for Lucy Diamond:
'A hugely satisfying read' Heat
'Full of emotion and insight - it really makes you think' Katie Fforde, bestselling author of A Summer at Sea
'Warm, witty and wise' Daily Mail

In an elegant Regency house near the Brighton seafront, three tenants have more in common than they know.A shocking revelation has led Rosa to start over as a sous chef. The work is gruelling but it’s a distraction . . . until she comes up against the stroppy teenager next door who challenges her lifestyle choices. What if Rosa’s passion for food could lead her to more interesting places?Having followed her childhood sweetheart down south, Georgie is busily carving out a new career in journalism. Throwing herself into the city’s delights is fun, but before she knows it she’s sliding headlong into all kinds of trouble.Nursing a devastating loss, Charlotte just wants to keep her head down. But Margot, the glamorous older lady on the top floor, has other ideas. Like it or not, Charlotte must confront the outside world, and the possibilities it still holds.As the women find each other, hope surfaces, friendships blossom and a whole new chapter unfolds for them all.

Yılbaşı gecesi Gemma ile Spencer yeni evlerinde bir parti verirler. En iyi dostlarını müzik, dans ve şampanya eşliğinde aynı çatı altında bir araya getirirler. Bu gece hepsi için unutulmaz anlarla dolu olacaktır.

Yeni yitirdiği ve çok özlediği annesinin eşyalarını toparlamak ve hayatını nasıl sürdüreceğine karar vermek için kısa bir süre önce yuvasına geri dönen Caitlin ile kimselerle paylaşmadığı bir sırrı olan halkla ilişkiler uzmanı Saffron da konuklar arasındadır. Hiçbir ortak yanları olmayan bu üç kadın, Gemma'nın tehlikeli kokteylleri ve şans kurabiyeleri eşliğinde bu yılın hayatlarının en iyi yılı olacağına yemin ederler.

Ne var ki gelecek aylarda yaşanan beklenmedik tatsız gelişmeler yüzünden Gemma, Saffron ve Caitlin kendilerini zorlu mücadelelerin içinde bulurlar. Aile, aşk, iş, yuva - o güne dek hiç sorgulamadan yaşamlarının birer parçası olarak gördükleri her şeyi yitirme tehlikesiyle karşı karşıyadırlar. Her üçü de yaşamlarını yeniden gözden geçirmek ve yeni bir başlangıç yapmak zorundadır. Ama acaba ellerindeki şansı değerlendirme cesaretini gösterebilecekler midir?

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"Eğlenceli, neşeli ve akıllıca." Katie Fforde "Son derece keyifli bir roman." Miranda Dickinson "Bayıldım!" Milly Johnson

For better. For worse. Forget him.
Over You is a compelling story of friendship pushed to its limits by bestselling author Lucy Diamond.
What the fans say: 'Full of friendship, family and how when life throws something at you, you have to fight back!' Emily
Josie, Nell and Lisa go back a long way - they were flatmates, soulmates and best mates back in their twenties when life was one long party.
Five years later, things are different. Josie is married with kids in deepest suburbia, free-spirit Nell has travelled the world, and Lisa is on the path to career glory (and the salary Premiership). A reunion weekend in London seems a great idea to Josie… until she discovers something which will change the course of her life forever.

Hens Reunited is a humorous story of friendship and romance, from the author of The Beach Cafe, Lucy Diamond.
Katie, Georgia and Alice were at each other's hen nights but now the chickens have come home to roost; their marriages have fallen apart and their friendships have been tested to the limits.
Control-freak Katie has become a commitment-phobe - there's no way she wants to get married again. Is there?
Ambitious Georgia always puts her career first. If anyone gets hurt, it's their look-out - right?
And faithful Alice wants to make a fresh start, but can't get over her cheating ex - and Georgia's betrayal.
Hearts have been broken, and feathers ruffled . . . can the hens ever be reunited?

Sweet Temptation is an incredibly funny and sharply observant novel, from bestselling author Lucy Diamond.
Maddie's getting it from all sides. Her bitchy new boss at the radio station humiliates her live on air about her figure, her glamour-puss mum keeps dropping not-so-subtle hints that Maddie should lose weight and her kids are embarrassed to be seen with her after the disastrous Mums' race at their school sports day. Something's got to change…
Maddie joins the local weight-watching group expecting more humiliation but instead finds two unlikely allies -bitter divorcee Lauren who, despite running a dating agency, has signed off romance for ever and shy Jess, the beautician, who's desperate to fit into a size ten wedding dress for her Big Day.