Southampton, 1912. Jessie opts not to follow her mother back to Ireland, instead taking charge of her own destiny. When she marries and takes over the running of the cafe she works in, it seems everything is coming together. But can she find the strength to keep fighting for what she wants in the face of personal loss, gang bosses and embezzlement?
Can she ignore her feelings and escape danger?When Somebody Loves You is a moving saga of intrigue, danger and romance from much-loved author June Tate. Perfect for fans of Pam Evans and Dilly Court.It's 1936 and every morning Kingsland Market in Southampton is bustling with shoppers. Elsa Carter, a vivacious young woman, takes pride in her colourful fruit and veg stall and enjoys the friendly banter with the other traders - except for slippery Clive Forbes. Thank goodness she knows her fiancé Peter, a cub reporter on a local rag, is a man she can trust.When Peter is sent away for work, Elsa meets Jean-Paul, a devastatingly handsome Frenchman who's selling antiques through Clive's stall. Elsa suspects Jean-Paul's business with Clive may not be strictly above-board, but she finds herself drawn to him - and, to her horror, straight into the path of danger...What readers are saying about When Somebody Loves You :'There is never a dull moment. Not only is this a love story , but with the added suspense of crime and drama , it really makes the story have added depth and you do get quite emotionally involved with the characters'' Could not put it down ''Great read - five stars '
When her father never returned from the war, Phoebe Collins was left to run the family fruit and veg stall. But then Phoebe witnesses something terrible, and her future and the ones she loves, are suddenly at risk.
Author-illustrator June Tate makes her debut with a heartwarming picture book comparing the seemingly small but tenderly profound moments hidden in our world. A modern-day classic in the making for fans of Margaret Wise Brown and William Steig. This extraordinary book focuses on the everyday moments that slow the world down for us: a hug from someone we haven’t seen in a long time, the soft spot behind a cat’s ear, a ladybug landing on your arm. And in the end, the answer to the question of what's sweeter rings truest of all. The perfect gift for occasions ranging from celebrations like birthdays and graduation to a just-because gift appreciating someone. Pass this book to the sweetest around you.
A heartwarming interactive picture book that encourages silly full-body participation to keep readers giggling, from beloved author-illustrator June Tate. Feeling tangled, twisted, or just in a funk? This tender picture book highlights the tiny things even the youngest readers can try as they see what big differences await them on the other side. It highlights the beauty of slowing down when you're not at full capacity and instead focuses on the movements of your body, getting out those crunchy bits, and seeing what extraordinary capabilities we have within us--and they'll see that there's not a thing to change about themselves. Perfect for fans of Julie Fogliano, Christian Robinson, and Christie Matheson.