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Bride to be, Gemma Atkins, tries hard to convince herself she's getting married for all the right reasons. She questions her love for fiance Gavin Alexandra before finally concluding that yes, she does love him enough to become his wife. But when she bumps into an old flame whilst out on her hen night, confusion takes over. As the day of the wedding arrives, Gemma can think only of one man; the man she truly loves. But does she choose the right path? Will Gemma's decision be the one to make her happy? Soon discovering she's made the biggest mistake of her life, she's plagued with torment ...

It’s every mother’s worst nightmare, losing a child. For Melanie Craven, it somehow becomes a reality. With Christmas only weeks away and her unemployed husband Mike, slipping further into depression, Melanie can only clutch on tightly to the love she has for her family, hoping they can somehow ride the storm which has been cast on their troubled family. But as tragic events unfold on Christmas Eve, nothing can prepare her for what happens. Finding that she’s left with deep and emotional scars, Melanie goes back to her roots for the help she so desperately needs. The only way she can ...

Samantha Newby is back. But is she back with a score to settle with her cheating husband and sister’s betrayal? Left to sift through the rubble of her broken marriage and the heartache caused by her sister’s affair with her husband, Sam struggles with life, with trust and above all, she’s convinced her relationship with new man Sebastian Cross is doomed to fail. Like a moth to a flame, Sam is drawn to Seb in a way she’s never been drawn to a man before, but with the baggage and carnage she’s left behind, she’s wrapped in turmoil as she fights to make her relationship with him ...

Megan’s wedding day is fast approaching, but unbeknown to her fiancé Nick, she is carrying a terrible secret. She’s a woman who likes to live life on a knife edge, a woman who is definitely playing with fire. Will her wedding day go without a hitch, or will she become caught up in the tangle of her own lies, eventually getting her fingers burnt? Her fiancé Nick also carries a dark secret, a secret which keeps him questioning his love for Megan. Will his marriage to her work, or will his love for another woman continue to compromise his love for Megan? Jess has her own problems as far ...

When Laura Cardwell finds herself facing motherhood as a lone parent, determination drives her on; but her life is quickly sent into a spin when she meets her obstetrician James Diskin; a man who makes all women go weak at the knees. Laura is no exception, finding their paths crossing during dramatic events in her life. After discovering James has recently separated from his wife, Laura is under no illusions that he is as interested in her, as she is in him. Desperate for him to be the new man in her life, she finds herself once again being left deserted in romance when someone from James's...

Male rivalry, innocence, lust and dominance contribute to the lives of three students. They all have goals, and all of them are determined to do whatever it takes to achieve those goals. Darcy is young and beautiful; a woman with a strong passion for fashion. Becoming a fashion designer has been a dream she’s had since she was a small child. Hoping to make the first steps towards helping to put her dreams into a reality, she prepares herself for university; a journey which not only takes her out of her comfort zone, but one which has damaging consequences. Jimmy is a handsome young man ...

Drawn to his charm, good looks and Italian origins, Juliette is unaware that she’s stepping into a lion’s den when she agrees to marry Carlo. As doubts begin to set in about Carlo’s motives for marrying her, she soon starts to regret the day she said “I do.” A devious plan cooked up by her mother-in-law leaves Juliette’s world turned upside down as she discovers the truth behind Carlo’s reasons for marrying her. When she turns to her good friend Eddie for a shoulder to cry on, she finds Carlo’s lies have weakened her will-power to stay faithful to him. But as Juliette ...

Her heart raced frantically as she held the invitation in her trembling hand. A school reunion? she questioned, trying to dismiss the desire running through her body at the thought of seeing an old flame again. Her marriage, her family: are they not reason enough to stop her from behaving like a love sick teenager? "Yes, of course they are," she whispered, before hiding the invitation in a drawer, scolding herself for even contemplating the possibility of seeing Richard Davidson again. But with forceful and persuasive friends like Martha and Jo Jo, Sally finds herself being pulled along by ...

“Weddings should be full of surprises, and I bet today will not let anyone down.” A missing sister, a broken family with untold secrets, a mother’s lie to protect her daughters. When India Spellman decides to track down her father who she hasn’t been in touch with for years, she’s unaware of just how much of a web she’s about to untangle in doing so. Led to believe her father left her mother and three sisters because he’d had an affair, the truth about what really happened is at risk of being discovered, should her plan to find him work. But with her wedding day getting closer...

I wake abruptly, dripping with sweat; the same nightmare I’ve had for over twenty years still fresh in my thoughts. For a moment I’m frozen in the darkness which surrounds me, making me feel like a prisoner in my own life. I can hear my heavy breathing echoing in my ears, reminding me there’s something I don’t understand. Noah lies peacefully by my side, unaware of the torment I’ve endured once again. Nicole has been tormented with nightmares for many years, wondering if the secret to them lies within the death of her parents when she was just five years old. Raised by her Aunt ...

Eleonor Jenkins longs to be a writer, much to the annoyance of her Italian boyfriend Stephan. But it's not just his lack of commitment for her passion for writing which is putting a strain on their relationship. Brought up in a strict Italian family, Stephan's mother is Queen of the Mafia, who will try every trick in the book to stop her son from marrying Eleonor. 15 years into their relationship, Eleonor is still as far away from marriage and starting a family as she is of being welcomed by his mother with open arms. After being reunited with her twin brother Mark, the seed is planted in ...

Veterinary Nurse Alice Davenport loves her job but when it takes her to Phinda Game Reserve in South Africa, the scenery isn't the only thing she finds herself falling in love with. Barnaby Russell, strong, handsome and athletic, with a sun-kissed look is Alice's new colleague who proves to have his fair share of hang ups. Unsure if he hates all women or just her, Alice is shocked to discover her feelings for him are anything but welcoming. Switching off her ever growing love for Barnaby proves difficult for Alice, leaving her in turmoil by the time she returns home to England. Just when ...

A chance meeting with a handsome stranger leaves 32 year old Annabel Anthony feeling more than just hot under the collar. With her marriage to army man Lewis failing fast, Annabel finds she is left increasingly preoccupied after bumping into hunky Carl Dransfield for a second time. As their friendship blossoms, Annabel knows she can never be more than just a friend to Carl. He's a man who believes in fate and destiny, knowing his growing love for her should not be in vain. Despite their obvious attraction for one another, fate is cruel, stopping at nothing to keep them apart.

When Donna Addlington starts a new job at Crotchet and Son, finding love was definitely not on the agenda. But sexy womaniser Clint Armstrong isn't prepared to be turned down by anyone, even if Donna's defensive wall is proving to be challenging. As Donna's willpower is tested, she's unwilling to succumb to Clint's charms and good looks; the scars from her ex still very raw and engrained in her heart. But Clint is a man who never gives up, knowing it's only a matter of time before Donna will fall under his spell. Once bitten, twice shy; is history about to be repeated? As Donna's defences ...

With a divorce behind her and a baby on the way, will Emily Barrington-Trump be able to live an uncomplicated life with her new man? Dom Jones isn’t the father of her unborn child, in fact, Emily is unsure if the father is her ex-husband Dean, or Darius ... someone she had a holiday romance with. As her relationship begins to flourish with Dom, she feels she’s met the man of her dreams. Although she met him only a short time ago, their love for one another soon develops into something which she feels will last forever. Unfortunately for Emily, nothing is ever quite that simple. When her...

When newlywed Sydney Cooper finds herself drowning in suspicion that her husband of three weeks is having an affair, she tries all she can to get to the bottom of his unusual behaviour. Desperate to keep her man, she tries everything she can to keep their marriage afloat; easier said than done when her husband Jake seems hell bent on ruining everything. As Jake becomes more distant, Sydney’s concerns for her marriage continue to grow. Unsure of how she can salvage her relationship, she embarks on a trip away, hoping this will be the wakeup call her husband needs, allowing her some time to...

She was deeply in love with him; thought they’d be together forever. A college romance took Amelia Senior on a journey of love, a journey she’d never experienced before. Everything about her relationship with Jason Styles was perfect; leading her to believe their love would never be broken. As her career moved onto another chapter, a visit one day from her father changed her life for ever, leaving Amelia heartbroken and devastated. Fifteen years later, Amelia finds herself living in Cornwall with her husband Greg Reynolds. He works hard to provide a lavish lifestyle for her, but this ...

Breakups usually make way for new relationships; certainly the case for Abbie Lancaster. An instant attraction to the boy next door thrusts Abbie into turmoil, making her heart race faster than ever before. Laurie ticks most of the boxes as far as Abbie’s taste in men are concerned. The only box with a cross in it is the one indicating Laurie has a girlfriend; a psychotic one at that. The newness of Abbie’s friendship with Laurie brings a situation she’s never been in before. She’s lured a man who isn’t available, yet knows it takes two to tango. Although she never set out to ...

The day Emily had waited for, for many years, was over in a whirlwind. Although her wedding day had been everything she’d wished it would be, and a day she’d never forget, it was a day she wanted to re-live as soon as it was over. She had the man of her dreams by her side, but for Emily, something was missing. The dress she’d longed to wear for months had now served its purpose, and with nothing left to plan anymore, Emily was left feeling empty. Unable to stop the depression from creeping into her life because of the stand-still she’d come to, Emily is left feeling helpless, and ...

Follow Philippa Logan’s journey as she prepares to marry Zach de Cruz. She’s dreamed of having a Christmas wedding for the past three years, and what better time to marry her fiancé; two days before Christmas Day. With the clock ticking down on December 23rd, taking her closer to marriage, she also has another wish to fulfil before she says “I do.” Philippa has longed to be married before she hits forty, and as New Year looms, so does her Birthday. With her best friend waiting by her side for the signal her groom is ready to marry her, Philippa receives an unpleasant surprise. As ...