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London born, Fran Clark’s first novel, Holding Paradise, was published by Indigo Dreams Publishing in April 2014. During that year, Fran passed her Creative Writing MA with Distinction at Brunel University. Her second novel, When Skies Are Grey, was shorlisted for the SI Leeds Literary Prize 2016.
Fran has been a ghost writer of women’s fiction and has written numerous articles for online magazines.

In 2024 her 4 book series, Island Secrets, will be published.

Under the pseudonym, Rosa Temple, Fran signed a three book deal with HQ Digital an imprint of Harper Collins. Also The Slow Lane Walkers Club published by Simon & Schuster UK.

Fran has worked as a professional singer and song-writer. Still writing and recording music, Fran teachers vocals ...more

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	Wherever You Will Go (Hope Series, #1) 4.53 avg rating — 51 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Lovers: A powerful women’s fiction novel of family secrets, second chances, and strangers connected by one forgotten love 4.57 avg rating — 30 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Holding Paradise 4.44 avg rating — 27 ratings — published 2014 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Prayer For Junie: A Dark and Powerful Women's Fiction Novel of Love and Deception (Island Secrets Series Book 2) 4.42 avg rating — 26 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Long Way Home: A Sweeping 19th Century Caribbean Tale of Family, Betrayal and Belonging (Island Secrets Series Book 3) 4.57 avg rating — 14 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	When Skies Are Grey (Island Secrets Series) 4.67 avg rating — 12 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Wherever You Will Go: A Heartbreaking & Romantic World War 2 Historical Novel: The Hope Series, Book 1 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Fran Clark liked Rose Patterson 's review of Wherever You Will Go (Hope Series, #1): "This was such a powerful and emotional read from start to finish. The story pulls you in right away with Essie’s journey, and it never really lets go. There’s this constant sense of mystery around what happened to her husband, and that keeps the tens" Read more of this review »
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Fran Clark liked Mariam Ona's review of Wherever You Will Go (Hope Series, #1): "I enjoyed the character of Essie and the journey the young bride goes on to find her husband is romantic. I enjoyed the trials she goes through during the book. There are also secrets she uncovers that make her question her husband. I enjoyed the sub" Read more of this review »
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Fran Clark made a comment on Becky H’s review of Wherever You Will Go (Hope Series, #1) " Really glad you enjoyed the audiobook and thank you so much for leaving such a stunning and heartfelt review! "
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Fran Clark liked Becky H's review of Wherever You Will Go (Hope Series, #1): "I was honoured to be an early listener of this fantastic audiobook. This is a new to me author but after this audiobook I will definitely be reading/listening to more of her books The story sees a young woman heading from her home in the Caribbean to " Read more of this review »
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