“No, Mama, please don’t make me leave!” Sophie cries, clutching her teddy bear as her blue eyes fill with tears. “I’d rather be here in Paris with you, than far away somewhere safe…” Paris, 1940: All over Paris, families are being pulled from their beds in the middle of the night. And ever since her husband was shot in cold blood, Brigitte Goldstein has known she is running out of time. She and her daughter Sophie are Jewish, so it won’t be long until the Nazis bang on their door. But before she leaves, Brigitte must find her beloved husband’s painting, which was seized by the Nazis. She desperately hopes that if she saves it from destruction, then a piece of him will live on forever. And perhaps one day her daughter will uncover her father’s legacy, and the secret hidden inside… Working in a museum under a false identity is Brigitte’s only hope. Until she meets Isabelle Valette, who confides in hushed tones that she is part of the Resistance. And when her new friend tells her of a train leaving Paris that can take children to safety, Brigitte knows her daughter must be on it, even if it breaks her heart. But getting Sophie onto the train is dangerous. If they are caught smuggling a Jewish child out of Paris, they will be killed. And with the enemy closing in, can Brigitte get her beloved daughter to safety before it is too late? The first utterly gripping novel in the Paris Sisters series, this is the story of two brave women and a secret that will tie them together forever, as the Second World War rages around them. Perfect for fans of Roberta Kagan, Kristin Hannah, and Fiona Valpy.

Paris, 1940: Madeline tries to scream, but she can’t breathe. A German soldier is working to free her from the rubble – but if he reaches her, he will find the books hidden beneath her clothes… When the Germans seize Paris, its peaceful streets fill with terror overnight, and nowhere is safe. Desperate to help her friends, Parisian bookseller Madeline Valette turns her bookshop into a sanctuary for those in hiding, but she knows it’s only a matter of time before she’s found out. So when she is asked to join the Resistance and smuggle banned books from Berlin, she accepts, desperate to defy the Nazis. And while she wants to save precious books from destruction, she also hopes her trips to Germany might help her find the last living connection she has to her beloved husband… Because Madeline has received a letter from a German woman called Ada, the mother of her husband’s son. Facing persecution, the Jewish boy is in terrible danger. But where are they now, and can Madeline help them before it’s too late? When Madeline finally finds Ada and the child, she realises Ada is at the mercy of a high-ranking Nazi official and both their lives are now at risk. Can Madeline get them to safety? Or will the unthinkable happen to this innocent child? The second unputdownable novel in the Paris Sisters series, this is the story of two women’s bravery in the face of the darkness of the Second World War. Perfect for fans of Roberta Kagan, Kristin Hannah, and Fiona Valpy. Readers are loving the Paris Sisters “Once I started I could not put this book down… Reached into my heart and pulled every emotional string imaginable. It left me in tears… Kept me on the edge of my seat… holding my breath at times. Guaranteed to make you cry… Stunning… Gorgeous… There’ll be lots of tears!” Cindy L Spear ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Addictive… I can’t stop thinking about it… Grabbed me and won’t let go.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A powerful, heart-wrenching war story… This story ripped my heart out… Amazing… Truly remarkable… I won’t forget anytime soon.” @creaseinthespinebooks ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Phenomenal… was able to pull on my heartstrings… Beautiful… Amazing.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Heart-wrenching… Grips readers from the first page and refuses to let go… Tugs at the heartstrings… Prepare to be moved to tears.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I felt so many different emotions moving through the novel… Fantastic.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A powerful, heart-wrenching read… Fantastic.” Christian Bookaholic ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Paris, 1943: Keeping her eyes fixed on the Nazi officer, Antoinette slowly reaches under the pillow for the knife hidden there. Her hands are shaking, but she knows what she must do to save her husband and child… When the Nazis invade Paris, Antoinette Valette’s world shatters overnight. In an instant, she goes from being a celebrated violinist, to fearing for the life of her Jewish husband and son. With nowhere to flee, hiding in plain sight is her family’s only choice. But when their secret is discovered and her beloved husband is torn from her arms, Antoinette’s heart breaks. She knows she must act quickly if she is to save her son from the same fate. Desperate, she asks the Resistance to secure him a place on the last train leaving Paris. Holding him tightly against her chest, she promises she will find him again. But is it a promise she can’t possibly keep? Alone and with nothing left to lose, when the Resistance ask her to use her musical talent to spy on high-ranking Nazis, Antoinette doesn’t hesitate. Playing her violin at elaborate dinner parties each night gives her the opportunity to listen to their conversations. And although she risks her life every day, it is the only way to get her family back. But when a Nazi commander makes advances towards her, Antoinette realizes that she will have to make a dangerous and impossible choice. Can she find the strength to do the unthinkable, in the hopes that it will save her family, and countless other innocent lives? The third gripping novel in the Paris Sisters series, this novel tells the story of the power of a mother’s love, in the face of unimaginable darkness. Perfect for fans of Roberta Kagan, Kristin Hannah, and Fiona Valpy. Readers are loving The Paris Promise : “Had me perched on the edge of my seat!… Brilliant… Once I started The Paris Promise I could not stop… A magnificent story… This is a top WW2 fiction novel that cannot be missed.” Cindy L Spear, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “An extraordinary and heart-wrenching novel… My heart was repeatedly broken… I couldn’t put the book down until I reached the very last page. I was deeply moved… A must-read… Wonderful.” Page Turners, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This is a story I won’t forget… Had me on the edge of my seat… I loved every page… Hours after finishing the story the tears still fall.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Oh this book definitely had all my emotions firing. I was heartbroken!… Heartbreaking… Brilliant… I adored this book.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Left me reading until 4 in the morning so I could find out what happens… Wonderful.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Wonderful… It is such an emotional read… I loved this book, co