Overview

Beatrice Alright is the queen of silver linings. She can find a spark of hope in any situation. Even when her partner delivers earth-shattering news that leaves Bea and their four-year-old, Ellie, without a home, she refuses to panic. Because Bea believes that what she does have is more important - her job at St Helen's Hospital, which offers a warm, dry shelter for her and Ellie to stay while she figures things out. By day Bea cleans the wards, by night she tucks her daughter into bed between mops and buckets. And tries so hard to hold on to hope. When Bea sees an old man sitting on a cold and lonely bench outside the hospital, she really doesn't have time to stop. She should be clearing up her own mess, not worrying about this cantankerous stranger. But Bea can't help herself... As she slowly starts to draw out Malcolm's heartbreaking story, could this simple act of kindness begin to heal a decades-old pain? And might finding peace for Malcolm help Bea in ways she didn't even know she needed? A moving, emotional and uplifting story about second chances and chosen families guaranteed to break your heart and patch it back up again. The perfect book for fans of The Last List of Mabel Beaumont, A Man Called Ove and The Keeper of Stories.

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'Everything about the book is brilliant, never has a book had me sobbing so hard!... I literally read the book in a few hours because I was so devoted to the story and the outcome. I can not rate this one highly enough as it outshines the sun!!' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'I absolutely LOVE this book!! It gave me ALL of the feels! It was as if I were Beatrice the entire time I was reading, it made me anxious when she was anxious, hurt when she was hurt, happy... I cannot say enough good things about this book! Seven stars!!' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'One of those exceptional stories that stays with you well after finishing the last line... An absolute must-read.' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Ooh wow... I just loved this one... Broke my heart and put it back together again. It reminds me of how I felt when I read A MAN CALLED OVE.' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'I read this beautiful, emotional story in a day and could hardly bear to put it down even for a moment. Such a tender and heartfelt story... I'll be recommending this to absolutely everyone.' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Some stories you read just sock you right in the feels... I cried. I laughed. I felt sad. I felt happy. I felt angry and frustrated... Will have you reaching for the tissues.' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'I cried bucket loads of tears while reading this book. It was touching, emotional, and heart-wrenching... I couldn't stop the tears.' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Absolutely loved this book! In fact, I couldn't put it down... So good that I read every time and everywhere I could. I love it when a book makes you feel like you not only know the characters but that. you are also in the room with them.' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'The characters grabbed my heartstrings and made me want to hug them... A truly wonderful story that I've thoroughly enjoyed and didn't want to end... I needed a supply of tissues towards the end... will stay in my thoughts for a long time.' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'I still have tears in my eyes as I write this review. What a perfect piece of storytelling... A truly sensational read.' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Oh my, where do I begin!... Grabbed my heart so fiercely I had to take breaks and step outside in the sun to level out my emotions. But, of course, I could not stay away very long as I wanted to keep reading... my heart was invested... I loved this novel... Be prepared for your heart to shatter and your eyes to fill with tears for this is moving, magical and mesmerising... 5 Stars.' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'I LOVED THIS BOOK. Devoured it in one very late night, I had to know how it ended... Don't miss this gem.' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'OMG I absolutely loved this book... Will have your heart breaking, and tears of sadness streaming down your cheeks... Make sure you have Kleenex!... An inspirational, uplifting story of resilience and love.' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Excellent story. Bring the Kleenex. This one will stomp on your heart, but it will also put it back together again, stronger. 5♥️' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'I am struggling with how to write a review that will capture the feel and give it justice!... I laughed and I cried. I wanted to reach into the story and just hug Bea.' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Where do I start with this book, it broke my heart, made me smile and brought me to tears! I loved it!' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Oh I loved this so much!... It may only be early January, but this is definitely going on my top reads list for 2025! 5 ⭐️.' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Wow what can I say. Gorgeous book, fabulous characters and a storyline that will guarantee to hit you right in the chest. I was completely hooked from the first page... You'll smile, you'll cry but you won't want it to end. Absolutely wonderful from beginning to end.' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'I almost have no words to describe this book... This was such a beautiful, bittersweet story, one that I think will stick with me for a long time. and I will find myself recommending often.' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Absolutely perfect... A beautiful story of heartbreak, strength and hope. It made me laugh at times and made me cry. I loved everything about this book.' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'This is such a beautiful heartwarming read and I raced through it in less than a day.' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'I was in floods at the end. I hated the nursery worker. Loved how the main character protected her best friend. Very sad at times. Some amazing characters. The Barbie house bit will move you. In fact you just have to read it. The right ending, if tearful.' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'My first 5* rating of 2025.' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'WoW, I need tissues............. I ended up reading this book till the early hours of this morning and when I finished it I wanted to know what happened next to Bea and Ellie. I need more Brooke!' Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Author Information

USA Today bestselling author Brooke Harris loves nothing more than opening a book in the middle and inhaling deeply. A self-confessed arty-type, she enjoys playing piano, sketching and painting. But her greatest love is stories. Brooke writes heart-breaking and emotionally led fiction, often with a sprinkling of romance. Brooke lives in county Kildare, Ireland with her husband and five children. She is a keen supporter of mental health charities and creating a greater understanding of mental illness. She is the owner of the bestest, fluffiest, lickiest dog in the world.

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