Binding Threads on Beamer Street: A BRAND NEW heartbreaking and unputdownable Liverpool saga from Sheila Riley

by Sheila Riley

A BRAND NEW utterly gripping and heart-wrenching Liverpool saga of love, betrayal and the power of a community standing together from the bestselling BEAMER STREET series! Perfect for the fans of Katie Flynn and Jean Fullerton.💔📚 Beamer Street is a community bound by grit, secrets, and ever-shifting loyalties.

Liverpool 1935
Ambitious event planner Daisy Haywood is torn between a safe and steady engagement to Harvey Harris and her lingering love for Max Galant, the adventurous journalist who left her to pursue this career overseas. Daisy must decide if love is a luxury she can afford or the only thing worth fighting for.

Reckless Bridie Haywood returns from London under a cloud of mystery; her plight worsens when her movie star good looks attract the attention of notorious Beamer’s factory boss Henry Beamer who is only after one thing. But Henry has secrets, dangerous secrets, which if exposed could see him hang. Does Bridie have a clear conscious or will she have to leave Beamer Street once more.

The binding threads of personal conflicts - love, betrayal and identity – need to be challenged as rumours of war gather pace.

The next thrilling instalment in Sheila Riley’s Beamer Street series perfect for the fans of Rosie Clarke and Lizzie Lane.

If you love Sheila's Beamer Street series, you'll love Reckoners Row and the Dockside Saga series

Praise for Sheila

'Couldn't put it down. A fantastic read, not your ordinary story. Great characters and a feel good storyline. Looking forward to the next book' - Reader Review

'What a great read from this amazing author You don't want to put this book down thouroly enjoyed it from start to finish' - Reader Review

'What a great read. Truly absorbed from beginning to end!' - Reader Review

'Loved how the characters were brought to life felt I was sitting having a cup of tea with them. Great page turner' - Reader Review

Amazingly good read. I can't put the book down, happy story with good people. This Lady Sheila Riley will go far ,such an awesome story teller. I hope you all enjoy her work as much as I do , amazing.' - Reader Review

A powerful and totally absorbing family saga that is not to be missed. I turned the pages almost faster than I could read.’ - Carol Rivers

‘A fabulous story of twists and turns - a totally unputdownable, page turner that had me cheering on the characters. I loved it!’ - Rosie Hendry

259 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 18, 2026

About the author

Born and raised on Merseyside, Sheila Riley is the eldest of seven children. Her parents John and Peggy took the scenic route through the many family anecdotes they shared and encouraged their daughter to do the same. At school Sheila quickly discovered her English exam grades could be improved by writing tales in the back of her exercise book, and so began her lifelong love of story-telling. Happily married to Tony, they have three grown-up children, five adorable grandchildren and a huge German Shepherd who is put in his place by a small, ancient cat called Missy.

Child of the Mersey is the first book in a new series that will feature the residents of Empire Street in Liverpool during the Second World War.

Reviews

[Leona]

This is the fourth book in the excellent Beamer Street Series and it had me engrossed right from the very start . We meet back with past characters and some new ones . The author has a wonderful way of bringing the characters and the area to life . I almost felt I was actually living on Beamer Street with them all as I made my way through the book . There are problems for some of the characters but they have their friends and family to guide them in the hopefully right direction. All through the book we have the threat of w@r looming and this is a frightening and worrying time for everyone . Another great read in a brilliant saga series and I can’t wait to read book five

[Lily]

In this historical fiction series from Sheila Riley, readers travel to 1935 Liverpool where event planner Daisy Haywood must choose between a safe engagement to Harvey Harris and her lingering love for adventurous Max Galant, who’s overseas on assignment. Bridie Haywood’s return from London is shrouded in mystery, and her looks soon catch factory boss Henry Beamer’s eyes. Beamer’s secrets, if exposed, would earn him the death penalty, and Bridie must choose which side of history she wants to be on now that she is back home on Beamer Street as rumors of war start to spread. The characters are the stars of the book, and readers will love the complicated relationships at the centers of their narratives. The historical details really bring the setting and time period to life, while the alternating perspectives allow the story to develop from Daisy and Bridie’s perspectives. The conflicts and challenges ahead of the characters add depth to the story, which is already packed with details, and the pacing really captures the intensity of their lives and the time period. Entertaining, emotional, and detailed, historical fiction fans will love the first book in Sheila Riley’s new series and the two narrators who bring the story to life.

Thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the advance copy.

[Louise Wilson]

Beamer Street #4

Liverpool 1935: Ambitious event planner Daisy Haywood is torn between safe and steady engagement to Harvey Harris and her ignoring love for Max Galant, the adventurous journalist who left her to pursue his career overseas. Daisy must decide if love is a luxury she can afford ot the only thing worth fighting for. Reckless Bridie Haywood returns to London under a cloud of mystery; her plight worsens when her movie star good looks attract the attention of notorious Beamer's factory boss Henry Beamer who is only after one thing. But Henry has secrets, dangerous secrets, which if exposed could see him hang. Does Bridie have a clear conscience or will she have to leave Beamer Street once more?

What a great read this book was. The characters are well-portrayed. Everyone has something they have to deal with, but Henry Beamer has secrets, dangerous secrets, a secret that could see him hanged. I loved the author's writing style. I raced through the pages as I needed to find out what was going on. I wasn't disappointed.

Published 18th January 2026

I would like to thank #NetGalley #BoldwoodBooks and the author #SheilaRiley for my ARC of #BindingThreadsOnBeamerStreet in exchange for an honest review.

[Kim]

I love the tales of Beamer Street, and this is the fourth installment in the series, set in 1935 Liverpool.

The main character, Daisy Haywood, is engaged to Harvey Harris, who provides a sense of safety, stability, and security. However, Daisy is struggling to ignore her lingering feelings for Max Galant, a journalist who left her five years ago to work overseas.

Meanwhile, Henry Beamer, the factory boss, is trying to win her attention, but he has dubious motives. He is hiding dangerous secrets that, if revealed, could lead to his execution.

The rich character development makes it a pleasure to reconnect with old friends while also meeting new ones. This delightful book is filled with suspense, betrayal, and emotion, among other themes. It will keep you captivated until the very last page.

[Diane]

It’s now the 1930’s in Beamer Street. Daisy is now getting engaged to Harvey after being heartbroken by Max leaving 5 years ago. Unbeknown to Daisy, Max has just returned to the area but he’s not alone. Daisy knows deep down that marrying Harvey is no good for her, but can she find the courage to break things off and hurt her mother Molly who thinks this is right for Daisy. Bridie returns unexpectedly from London and brings a young Irish woman Mara with her to stay at Mollys house. This is another great read and I enjoyed catching up with the characters from Beamer Street and also learning about the new characters too.

[Leanne]

The 1930s in Beamer street is actually beaming. The characters have personal challenges while trying to decide what side they are on and the war is ongoing. Daisy is deciding if Max is worth it and Bridie returns to and attracts the attention of Henry. Lots of personal information in this book and I felt it drained me but I was eager to find out more about how the war was playing out and I felt anxious although I still had a few laughs.

[Michelle Dunton]

This was the first book I've read by Sheila. It was so heartwarming and fun. I loved Daisy and Bridie so much much!! Even though I didn't read the other ones in this series, she did an amazing job of having it feel like it is a standalone.

I also loved the research she did during the time period set in the late 1930's. I love historical fiction and I felt like I stepped right into their world so easily.

I can't wait to read more from this series.

[Emma Watson]

I really enjoyed this book continuing on from the last book and it was fantastic.

We get to see what is happening to the families in Beamer Street. We also have new characters in the book. I liked how the woman are the strong characters and can hold their own.

I liked how there was a bit of suspense in the book. The characters all worked well together.

It was well written and I could not put the book down.

[Booklover BEV]

Liverpool 1935.
Bindings threads of personal conflicts, love betrayal and identity.
And rumours of war.
Daisy Haywood.
A brilliant story, right through.
I love the unity and closeness of Beamer Street.
That the author once again brings to her readers.
Making your emotions turning and running.
Loved it.

[irene currie]

Another great story

What twists and turns love that Mara found where she should be and has her dr bridie will she return with her baby and cannae wait to catch up with daisy max and polly if you haven't already read this series then I would highly recommend it if I could give it more than five stars I would Sheila's books are really good thoroughly enjoy reading them

[Kacey/Kris]

What a delightfully wonderful new book in the series. In the 30’s the community on Beamer street the people are going through challenging times during the war. They find the difficulties in picking where their loyalties lay. To find out more you’ll need to read it.

[Susan]

Book 4 of 5 - Well researched with believable characters. A wonderful family saga to get wrapped up in. I highly recommend it.

[Sheila Alker]

Enjoyed this new edition eagerly waiting the next

[Jennifer Cadge]

Riveting

I loved this book I could imagine myself there, I couldn't stop reading thank you so much for the true facts of what could happen before a war

[marilyn mellor]

binding threads

This book bonds several families together and a community that comes together and supports each other. I look forward to reading more by Sheila Riley

[Heather]

I want to thank Netgalley and the author for gifting me the ebook.
I really enjoyed this book a lot. I liked the characters and the plot had me non stop reading! Highly recommend