Laura Wilkinson
Crossing the Line
It’s 1984 and miner’s wife and mother of four Mandy Walker is stuck in a rut. Life could be so much better, but it’s about to get a whole lot worse. When the men come out on strike, Mandy finds friends and strength in surprising places, and secrets and enemies where she least expects them.
‘Encapsulates the feeling and sense of the early 80s with flair and poise’ JA Corrigan, bestselling author of The Nurse
‘Hugely enjoyable, fascinating and emotional… I absolutely loved it’ Bookaholic Holly
‘A novel with a big heart’ Pen and Paper
‘A story that looks at friendship, community, love, and jealousy’ Random Things Through My Letterbox
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Skin Deep
‘Skin Deep is a truly compelling, page-turning and evocative novel. The story hooked me, the questions it raised about beauty and art gripped me, and the characters will stay with me for a long, long time. Highly recommended!’ Kate Harrison, bestselling author of more than 16 titles.
‘I loved this. Viewed through the eyes of troubled art-student Diana and neglected child Cal, Manchester’s Hulme in the 80’s is vividly painted and instantly recognisable. Laura Wilkinson’s novel asks important questions of us all; about the nature of photography as art, about the ideals of beauty that constrain and limit us, about exploitation, about class. This book will get under your skin.’ Jules Grant, author of We Go Around in the Night and Are Consumed by Fire.
‘An engrossing, poignant and wise story that reminds us how we all crave to be seen for who we truly are. I raced through it.’ Jo Bloom, author of Ridley Road.
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Redemption Song
If you lost everything in one night, what would you do?
Saffron is studying for a promising career in medicine until a horrific accident changes her life for ever. Needing to escape London, she moves to the Welsh coast to live with her mother. Saffron hates small town existence and feels trapped until she meets Joe, another outsider. Despite initial misgivings, they grow closer to each other as they realise they have a lot in common. Like Saffron, Joe has a complicated past…one that’s creeping up on his present. Can Joe escape his demons for long enough to live a normal life – and can Saffron reveal the truth about what really happened on that fateful night? Love is the one thing they need most, but will they – can they – risk it?
‘Clever and thought-provoking… a real sense of hope jumps off these pages.’ Araminta Hall, bestselling author of One Of The Good Guys.
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The Family Line
Every family has secrets. But some are deadlier than others.
‘This is a compelling story that raises important issues and will linger in the mind long after the last page has been turned.’ Joanna Caney, New Books Magazine.
‘This mind-blowingly original novel asks big questions about a woman’s right to choose when to have children… Ultimately, it questions how far is too far… This is a book that will haunt your dreams.’ Pam McIlroy, Books at Broadway. ‘
‘An interesting and emotional début, and is highly recommended.’ Michelle Moore, Book Club Forum.
‘… a fantastic debut novel which surpassed my expectations. I totally agree with one Amazon reviewer; this has got BBC 3-part drama written all over it! Simply fabulous!’ Kirsty, Book Love Bug
‘Lean, lyrical, topical and emotionally gripping. This book is about the issues that we care about most – with a twist. Read it and pass on the word!’ Yvonne Roberts, award-winning journalist and author.
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