Never has an ugly duckling turned into such a beautiful swan… An ugly duckling girl, Phyllis is bullied viciously at school and is unloved at home, a lonely teenager, longing for so much more from life … Suddenly, a random encounter with a stranger, offers her a chance to have it all … if only she has the courage to change, to grasp the opportunity with both hands. In the years that follow, as her dreams of attaining friends and beauty are realised, others join her on her journey to Becoming Lili. She realises, even when you seem to have everything, sometimes, the one thing you really want, is the one thing you just can’t have. Becoming Lili is an epic, heart-warming tale of aspiration, friendship and love set against a backdrop of the vibrant 90’s, and is packed full of unforgettable characters you will instantly fall in love with.

The wonderful and heart-warming conclusion to the epic Perennials Trilogy, Rambling Rose will thrill and satisfy fans of the series. Trapped in a loveless marriage by a controlling husband, Rose has endured for the sake of her daughter. Suddenly cut adrift, Rose must now build a new life for herself and Jessica. Relying on the kindness of Lili and her friends, Rose struggles to survive - learning that material things are not truly life's essentials. Having escaped one gilded cage, should Rose risk another? Happy to offer Rose and Jessica the use of Sycamore Cottage rent-free, and angry at the way she has been treated, Tom realises the feelings he has for Rose have the potential to become so much more. But Rose has been burnt by one man and this time it's Tom's heart that is in danger of being crushed. Meanwhile, tragedy awaits to devastate the life of one of Lili's found family and have far-reaching consequences for another member of her tribe. "Heart-warming, poignant and sharply witty. If you love The Notebook, this emotional rollercoaster is a must-read". Angela Cairns - author of the Ellie Rose series