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Rowan Coleman

    Rowan Coleman crafts narratives that explore the depths of human experience with both sensitivity and insight. Despite personal challenges like dyslexia, she finds profound joy and purpose in storytelling, evidenced by her extensive body of work. Her writing is fueled by a desire to live life to its fullest and a deep understanding of connection. Coleman's commitment extends beyond her novels as she actively supports charitable causes, reflecting a broader mission to positively impact the world.

    Rowan Coleman
    The Red Monarch
    The Girl at the Window
    From Now Until Forever
    A Gift of Poison
    The Rise of the Red Monarch (The Brontë Mysteries)
    The memory book
    • The Other Sister

      • 384 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      The story revolves around identical twins Willow and Holly, whose contrasting lives shape their bond. While Holly thrives as the 'good twin,' Willow grapples with feelings of inadequacy and hidden unhappiness. As past secrets resurface, Willow must confront her fears with Holly's support, leading her on a journey to rediscover joy and laughter. The novel explores themes of sisterhood, self-acceptance, and resilience, promising a heartfelt and uplifting experience for readers.

      The Other Sister2024
      3.7
    • From Now Until Forever

      • 336 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      From the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Memory Book , an unforgettable, beautiful novel about what it means to live to the fullest and to love forever, for fans of The Time Traveler's Wife , Me Before You and Outlander .He's running out of time.Ben Church has never done anything extraordinary in his life - until now.Now, he needs to fulfil as many of his dreams as possible while he still can.Time is all she has.Vita Ambrose's life of parties and fabulous clothes looks wildly glamorous but in reality it has no meaning.She's seen too much, lived too much and lost too much.Together, can they make time stand still?Ben and Vita's connection is immediate, spontaneous and passionate. But the clock is ticking.Can they find a way to make their love live forever? Because every moment matters when it might be your last . . .

      From Now Until Forever2023
      3.7
    • A Gift of Poison

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      The fourth adventure in the Brontë Mysteries series from bestselling author Rowan Coleman, writing under the pen name, Bella Ellis.

      A Gift of Poison2023
      4.2
    • The Red Monarch

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      A new Bronte Mystery from Bella Ellis, a pen name for bestselling author, Rowan Coleman.

      The Red Monarch2021
      4.0
    • The Girl at the Window

      • 400 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      Set against the backdrop of Ponden Hall, a historic house steeped in stories, the narrative follows Trudy Heaton as she returns home after her husband's death, bringing her young son, Will, who struggles to accept the loss. As Trudy navigates her grief and attempts to reconnect with her quirky mother, the echoes of past lives at the Hall intertwine with their present, creating a poignant exploration of love, family, and healing. The novel is praised for its beautiful writing and emotional depth, promising a life-affirming journey.

      The Girl at the Window2020
      3.7
    • The Diabolical Bones

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      A new Bronte Mystery from Bella Ellis, a pen name for bestselling author, Rowan Coleman.

      The Diabolical Bones2020
      4.0
    • Paragon

      • 396 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      Tobias Eli has drifted for many years, struggling to find direction in his life. But on a return trip home he discovers, by way of a mysterious family heirloom that he is a Paragon - a race of superhuman warriors brought into being by a pantheon of extra-dimensional beings who have overseen the solar system since its beginning. When a war from a long forgotten era threatens to return, Tobias joins with new allies to find his purpose and defend the Earth.

      Paragon2019
    • The Vanished Bride

      • 293 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Before they became legendary writers, Charlotte Bront', Emily Bront', and Anne Bront' were detectors in this charming historical mystery. Not yet published novelists, they have well-honed imaginations and are expert readers. And, as Charlotte remarks, "detecting is reading between the lines--it's seeing what is not there."ing what is not there."

      The Vanished Bride2019
      3.8
    • Looking for Captain Poldark

      • 96 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      Four strangers, united by their shared love of POLDARK, come together on a trip to Cornwall in search of their hero... Lisa has sworn off love and relationships after a really bad experience, but lately sheâe(tm)s been tempted to take a chance on a more exciting life. First she meets other fans of the TV show Poldark online. Then she proposes a very special road trip to Cornwall, in search of where their favourite show is being filmed. But can four strangers find friendship, as well as a certain sexy hunk on their trip south?

      Looking for Captain Poldark2017
      3.7
    • Friend. Lover. Victim. Traitor.When you look in the mirror, what do you see?Sixteen-year-old friends Red, Leo, Rose, and Naomi are misfits; still figuring out who they are and who they want to be. Life isn't perfect, but music brings them together, and they are excited about what the future holds for their band, Mirror, Mirror. That is until Naomi vanishes before being pulled unconscious out of the river.She's left fighting for her life in a coma. The police claim it was a failed suicide attempt, but her friends aren't convinced. Will Naomi ever wake up? What - or perhaps who - led her to that hospital bed? And how did Red, the self-styled protector of the group, fail to spot the warning signs?While Rose turns to wild partying and Leo is shrouded by black moods, Red sets out to uncover the truth. It's a journey that will cause Red's world to crack, exposing the group's darkest secrets. Nothing will ever be the same again, because once a mirror is shattered, it can't be fixed.Cara Delevingne, the voice of her generation, explores identity, sexuality, friendship and betrayal in this gripping and powerful coming-of-age story. For fans of WE WERE LIARS, THIRTEEN REASONS WHY and THE GIRLS.

      Mirror, Mirror2017
      3.5
    • The Summer of Impossible Things

      • 432 pages
      • 16 hours of reading

      If you could change the past, would you? *As seen on ITV in The Zoe Ball Book Club* 'Beautiful, well-written...I got goosebumps' Alex Jones 'Portrayed 1977 so brilliantly...it would make an amazing movie' Zoe Ball ----------------------------------------------- How far would you go to save the person you love? Luna is about to do everything she can to save her mother's life. Even if it means sacrificing her own. A beautiful novel about family, courage, sacrifice and love in all its guises from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Memory Book ----------------------------------------------- With over 150 5* reviews, this is what readers are saying about this irresistiblepage-turner- 'Best book of the year for me' 'It's a poignant but ultimately life-affirming journey' 'A wonderful novel, full of love and friendship and vitality' 'This story was magical and I loved it' 'Truly outstanding storytelling' 'A book that really stayed with me'

      The Summer of Impossible Things2017
      3.9
    • Wolken wegschieben

      • 448 pages
      • 16 hours of reading

      Manchmal hat Willow Briar das Gefühl, unter einer dicken Regenwolke zu leben. Sie könnte es darauf schieben, dass sie ein paar Pfunde zu viel auf die Waage bringt. Oder dass sie verlernt hat zu lieben. Oder dass ihre skrupellose Chefin sie als ihre Leibeigene betrachtet. Doch der eigentliche Grund für ihre Unzufriedenheit liegt tief in ihrer Vergangenheit. Willow weiß: Sie muss etwas ändern und ihre Dämonen besiegen. Denn nur Verlierer stehen im Regen – aber wahre Gewinner schieben die Wolken einfach weg.

      Wolken wegschieben2016
      3.7
    • From the Sunday Times bestselling author of THE MEMORY BOOK, WE ARE ALL MADE OF STARS is 'tender, poignant, hopeful' Sunday Mirror. 'A bittersweet story about love and letting go, you'll remember these wonderfully affecting and very human characters long after you''ve turned the last page' Sunday Express Stella Carey exists in a world of night. Married to an ex-soldier, she leaves the house every evening as Vincent locks himself away, along with the scars and the secrets he carries. During her nursing shifts, Stella writes letters for her patients to their loved ones - some full of humour, love and practical advice, others steeped in regret or pain - and promises to post these messages after their deaths. Until one night Stella writes the letter that could give her patient one last chance at redemption, if she delivers it in time...

      We are all made of Stars. Zwanzig Zeilen Liebe, englische Ausgabe2015
      4.0
    • Runaway Wife

      • 464 pages
      • 17 hours of reading

      After escaping an abusive marriage, Rose Pritchard seeks a fresh start in a charming Cumbrian village with her bright, seven-year-old daughter. The stunning landscape rekindles her hope and encourages her to reconnect with her past. As Rose discovers her inner strength, she learns that one's identity is shaped not by what is left behind, but by the aspirations for the future. This heartfelt journey explores themes of resilience, self-discovery, and the power of love and community.

      Runaway Wife2015
      4.0
    • The memory book

      • 320 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      'wonderful...a beautiful book, very moving' Marian Keyes When time is running out, every moment is precious... When Claire starts to write her Memory Book, she already knows that this scrapbook of mementoes will soon be all her daughters and husband have of her. But how can she hold onto the past when her future is slipping through her fingers...' A Sunday Times bestseller and Richard & Judy Autumn Book Club pick, The Memory Book is a critically acclaimed, beautiful novel of mothers and daughters, and what we will do for love.

      The memory book2014
      4.4
    • A wise and warm-hearted novel about fresh starts, from the author of The Memory Book.Ellie Woods spends her days immersed in the escapist pages of the romantic novels she lovingly edits. But her reality is somewhat less rose-tinted. Once upon a time, Ellie had her 'happily ever after' moment when she married her beloved Nick, but fifteen years later her husband's tragic death leaves her alone with their soon-to-become-a-teenager son, faced with a mountain of debt, and on the verge of losing the family home.On the brink of bankruptcy, Ellie finally succumbs to her sister's well-meant bullying and decides to rent out some rooms. And all too soon the indomitable Allegra with her love for all things lavender, Sabine on secondment from Berlin and estranged from her two-timing husband, and unreconstructed lads' mag aficionado Matt enter her ordered but fragile existence - each with their own messy life in tow. And Ellie finds herself forced to step out of the pages of the romantic novels she hides behind, and learn to live - and love - again.Maybe a new chapter is about to begin for them all...

      The happy home for broken hearts2010
      3.5
    • The Accidental Family

      • 418 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      "Six months ago, city girl Sophie Mills gave up everything to move to Cornwall. All to be with the man that she thinks she loves, and his two daughters who she knows she loves. ut adjusting to life in the countryside isn t quite as easy as Sophie imagined it would be. Designer shoes aren t nearly so readily available not that she ever has any occasion to wear them and sometimes she doesn t even recognise herself; which most of the time makes her happy but every now and then scares her to death. he hardest thing of all for Sophie is to make that final commitment to actually move in with Louis and the girls she s been the longest paying guest of the Avalon B&B, St Ives in the history of the establishment. And as she tries to adapt to country living, her newly adopted family and discovering more about Louis s past, she begins to wonder if she s got what it takes to make it all work "

      The Accidental Family2009
      3.6
    • The Accidental Wife

      • 416 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      A witty and warm-hearted novel about knowing when your life has taken a wrong turn, from the author of The Memory Book. Alison James thinks she might be living the wrong life. She loves her husband Marc and their three children but somehow, in the process of building a perfect life for her family, she seems to have lost herself. And sometimes she worries that she's being punished for how it all started - for the day she ran away with her best friend's boyfriend.Catherine Ashley knows she's living the wrong life. She adores her two daughters, but she'd always thought that at thirty-one she'd be more than a near-divorcee with a dead-end job. In those dark middle-of-the-night moments that come all too often these days, her mind still flicks back to the love of her life: Marc James.And she still wonders whether Alison stole her life as well as her boyfriend.Alison and Catherine have been living separate lives, a hundred miles apart, for fifteen years - since Alison and Marc ran away together. But now Alison's moving back to Farmington, the town in which they both grew up. And they're about to find out just how different both their lives could still be ...

      The Accidental Wife2008
      3.5
    • Ruby Parker. Soap Star

      • 242 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Fame brings unexpected challenges for child soap-star Ruby Parker, who navigates the pressures and pitfalls of celebrity life. As she grapples with the realities of stardom, Ruby learns valuable lessons about friendship, identity, and the importance of staying true to herself amidst the glitz and glamour. This coming-of-age story highlights the struggles and triumphs of a young girl in the spotlight, revealing that the journey to self-discovery can be just as significant as the pursuit of fame.

      Ruby Parker. Soap Star2007
      3.8
    • The accidental mother

      • 420 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      Successful businesswoman Sophie Mills lives with her cat in a designer flat. But life changes abruptly when she finds herself in sole charge of two young children. Sophie soon realizes that she needs more than a business plan to cope with motherhood.

      The accidental mother2006
      3.8
    • River Deep

      • 420 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      An original and hugely enjoyable novel about the complex emotions of separation, coming to terms with the loss, and finding that life doesn’t have to end with a broken affair -- it is only the beginning.

      River Deep2004
      3.5
    • Küsse keinen unter dreißig

      • 540 pages
      • 19 hours of reading

      Ein Bett von Habitat, ein perfekter Ehemann und der ideale Job. Das sollte am dreißigsten Geburtstag vorhanden sein - meinen Rosie, Jenny und Selin. Leider sind sie weit davon entfernt. Rosie ist bereits geschieden, Jenny ist von ihrem Freund verlassen worden und an Selins letzte Beziehung kann sich keiner mehr erinnern. Die Aussichten auf das Bilderbuch-Leben werden nicht besser, als Rosie von ihrem Ex-Mann schwanger wird, Jenny sich in einen zehn Jahre jüngeren Teenager verguckt, und Selin sich in einen viel älteren Mann verliebt.

      Küsse keinen unter dreißig2004