Changing Times at Harpers

Harpers Emporium #7

by Rosie Clarke

London Spring 1920
Harpers is beginning to flourish once more after the end of the war but for Sally Harper the problems continue.
Husband Ben is moody, sometimes distant, and she feels he is shutting her out at home and at work, but why?
It takes a terrible tragedy to make them realise their love and respect is still true.
The ladies and girls who work at Harpers continue to battle with problems in their own lives.
Marion is still trying to reach her war-damaged husband and Lilly is battling with her pain and shame.
It’s a period of transition for all.
The doors of Harpers are busy welcoming new and returning staff whilst bidding a fond farewell to others.
This is the beginning of a new era and there is a fresh buzz of excitement in the air.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Fiction, British Literature

322 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 1, 2023

Reviews

[Barb · Rating 4 out of 5]

Changing Times at Harpers by Rosie Clarke is the seventh book in the “Welcome to Harpers Emporium”.

I love reading novels set in post-WW I England. I know the subject matter is sometimes sad, but then after the war, many soldiers came home with what is now PTSD. Back then, these poor souls were shunned as though they were defective. It was difficult for them to return to normal family life.

This story is about Marion, Lilly, and Sally, who have all been changed by the war in one fashion or another. Harpers is a store that is trying to keep going despite the bombings that partially damaged the building. The main theme, I believe, is to underscore that times are changing, and jobs that have been held by women are now being given to returning soldiers. Some family problems result from all of the changes after the war.

I enjoyed reading about what might have happened in London and all of England after the war to end all wars. I have read more of Ms. Clarke’s novels and have been engaged in each one.

I received a Kindle copy of this book from NetGalley in return for my honest review.

[StinaStaffymum · Rating 5 out of 5]

Once again we revisit the wonderful girls of Harpers Emporium in this seventh installment of this delightful series. With each book, I have come to love the women and almost feel I've become a part of each of their lives. We've seen many come and go, watched the changes that the war brought them, seen the havoc at home both as a result of the war and other factors. Though some of the original Harpers girls have married and moved on, they still feature from time to time throughout and still have a part to play in the story. The main focus in this installment are Sally, Marion and newcomers Andrea and Lilly.

It's 1920 and it's been two years since the end of the war and Sally almost succumbing to the Spanish flu after the birth of her son Peter. But having recovered fully she has returned to work at Harpers part time, dividing her time between the store and home. Now with rationing behind them, Sally is now able to enjoy ordering stock from abroad again and the shelves throughout Harpers are bulging with stock once more. Business is good and Ben, who has returned from his secret work with the War Office, is busying expanding Harpers and into the restaurant trade with Jack Burrows who has also returned from the Front and to his wife Beth, one of the original Harpers girls. And while she no longer works at the store, she still features throughout the story alongside Sally.

Now that the war is over, times are changing and no one wants to return to the way things used to be before the conflict began. Women had taken up positions previously occupied by men who had gone off to fight for King and country. But now they are being forced back into their previous roles as wives and mothers, their roles in keeping the country running now forgotten to make way for the returning menfolk. Some are happy to return to the home whilst others prefer to be out earning a wage. For those who are lucky enough to work at Harpers, Ben and Sally have always put the needs and happiness of their staff first. For the war widows who are also mothers, Harpers have a creche for them to be able to bring their children to work with them and be reassured in the knowledge that their children are being looked after while they provide for them.

The rise of the Suffragettes, or Women's Movement, is becoming more prominent once again now that the war is over, having paused their cause for the greater need at home of banding together. But now they have an even bigger following as women, now having a taste of independence during the war years, are now wanting to have more of a say and equality alongside their male counterparts. Whilst many men who have returned from the Front not only have physical wounds but they also carry the mental scars that being in such a brutal conflict brings. The psychological impact on those affected is being referred to as "shell shock".

Marion Jackson's husband Reggie, who was always so full of life and carefree, is one such afflicted with the mental scars of war. Since his return from the Front, he has been in a care home for the past two years and Marion longs to have him home again. But each time she visits him ends in tears with harsh words exchanged and Marion left wondering if Reggie will ever return to her. She still lives in the house she shared with her mother and siblings, still raising her youngest sister whilst caring for her young son Robbie, named for her brother who never returned. Her work at Harpers has seen her promoted to assistant window dresser alongside Mr Marco and her increase in wage allows her to go in part time whilst running a home as well.

We meet a couple of new faces in Andrea Martin, supervisor to the "hats, bags and jewellery" department, and assistant Lilly Ross. Andrea is a war widow and putting her teenage son through boarding school but is a lonely woman which often comes across as bitterness. Lilly is a younger version of Marion, having to care for her invalid mother and her younger siblings at home whilst working full time at Harpers to support them. However, she has caught the attention of Ben Harper and some of the other staff have noticed causing gossip to begin. But Ben saw such a sadness in Lilly's eyes that he couldn't help but want to do something more for her to help her situation...starting with a promotion to counters, much to the annoyance of Andrea Martin who felt the promotion should have been run by her first. Unfortunately, Ben's attention of Lilly has caused unwanted attention elsewhere, creating trouble for everyone involved. And Lilly also has some trouble of her own...

Meanwhile, Sally finds herself the target of some unpleasant business and sets out to get to the bottom of it and uncover the culprit. Mick O'Sullivan has returned to British shores with some unexpected wealth and bringing with a new venture. He waltzes into Harpers one day and sets out to charm a member of staff who takes instant offence at his cheek and inappropriate behaviour.

And then tragedy strikes when a sudden illness befalls one of their own. And only then does all involve realise with shock and devastation just how important and fragile life is. Family is important and Harpers is a family of sorts, looking out for and after each other.

As always, the Harpers series just gets better and better. I love how everyone is like a family and how they all band together. I actually love this series more than Ms Clarke's Mulberry Lane series which I also enjoy. There is just something about Harpers. I did however get increasingly frustrated with Lilly's constant self-blame of a situation over which she had no control. Yes, it was a common belief at the time but I felt it was unnecessarily rehashed at every opportunity. The only other flaw I found was in reference to the heir to the throne as Prince Edward. His name was David and he only took the name Edward when he became King, albeit for a short time before abdicating.

The main theme throughout this story is to highlight that times are changing. Women are no longer content to remain at home and, having had a taste of independence, they want more for themselves. And while the suffragettes are taking up the cause for women who are being forced back into their previous roles, we see the returning men aren't the same as the men who left for war. Times are certainly changing - for both Britain and Harpers.

This is a wonderful series and I have read each one of them since Book 3. I shall have to go back and re-read the first two, with the second one I didn't enjoy the first time round. I think that was because I hadn't read the first one and I felt like I had stepped into the middle of a conversation and felt completely lost because I knew no one. I look forward to going back to where it all began when I find the time. And I look forward to what's in store for the Harpers and their extended family of sorts next! I just wish we didn't have to wait so long...

I would like to thank #RosieClarke, #Netgalley, #BoldwoodBooks and #RachelsRandomResources for an ARC of #ChangingTimesAtHarpers in exchange for an honest review.

This review appears on my blog at https://stinathebookaholic.blogspot.com/.

[Carol Anne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great consistent writer..! With yet another tight storyline.

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am a huge fan of Rosie’s work and I have been for a few years now. Despite my best efforts, I still haven’t read everything that she has written but I hope to have read them all in the not too distant future. I must admit that I have a particular fondness for the series set in the ‘Harper Emporium’. When I learnt that Rosie was due to release another book in the series, I knew that I had to read it at the earliest opportunity. Well ladies and gents, I managed to get hold of a copy of ‘Changing Times At Harpers’, which is the seventh book in the series. It’s another superb addition to a superb series. I thoroughly enjoyed reading ‘Changing Times At Harpers’ but more about that in a bit.

Anybody who knows me well, knows that not only am I a book geek but I am also a history nerd, with a particular interest in the First World War and the Second World War. So you can probably tell why the synopsis of ‘Changing Times At Harpers’ appealed to me so much. The story is set in 1920, when life was returning to some form of normality and men and women were adjusting to living side by side again. This wasn’t always easy to do as some of the men were changed, both mentally and physically, by what they had seen and experienced during the First World War. Women had gained a large degree of independence and had joined the workforce and men came home thinking that things would be just the same as they were before the war in that men would go to work and that women would go back to being housewives.

As soon as I started reading ‘Changing Times At Harpers’, I knew that I was reading something special and that I would struggle to put the book to one side for any length of time. I was spot on on both counts. I picked the book up only intending to read a chapter or two but I was still sat there reading several chapters and an hour or so later. I was blown away by the characters and by the story. My Kindle was well travelled that day because it went everywhere with me. I just couldn’t bear to miss a single second of the story. The more of the story I read, the more I wanted to read and the quicker the pages seemed to turn. This was one of those books that I had mixed feelings about finishing. I don’t mean that I was disappointed with how the story ended – far from it- but I was enjoying the characters and the story so much that I just didn’t want it to end. All too quickly I reached the end of ‘Changing Times At Harpers’. I found ‘Changing Times At Harpers’ to be a superb addition to a superb series by a superb author. I was gripped by the story from start to finish.

‘Changing Times At Harpers’ is superbly written but then I have come to expect nothing less from Rosie Clarke. Rosie has one of those easy going writing styles that is easy to get used to and easy to get along with. In fact reading this book felt more like a chat between friends rather than reading a book. I hope that makes sense. Rosie certainly knows how to grab the reader’s attention and draw them into what proves to be one hell of a story. For me, the story hit the ground running and maintained a steady pace throughout. Reading ‘Changing Times At Harpers’ certainly took me on an emotional journey and then some – with all the ups and downs, twists and turns. I found that I went through every emotion that the characters went through. I love the way in which Rosie makes the reader feel as though they are part of the story themselves and at the heart of the action. That’s how I felt anyway.

In short, I thoroughly enjoyed reading ‘Changing Times At Harpers’ and I would recommend it to other readers. I will certainly be reading more of Rosie’s work in the future. The score on the Ginger Book Geek board is a very well deserved 5* out of 5*.

[Yvonne · Rating 5 out of 5]

With the Great War over things are starting to return to normal, well as normal as it can be. It is 1920 and Harpers is beginning to see stock and also customers. There are new lines available as shipping and transport routes are now open. For some, it is a chance to get back to the way things used to be, for others they like the new freedom that they had. Women are being forced back into their previous roles as wives and mothers rather than workers. Some prefer to be out working and earning a wage though. Luckily for those who work at Harpers, there are things in place to help with this.

The Women's Movement is becoming a little more prominent and they are gaining a footing. Some of the men returning have got mental and physical wounds that need to heal, it is now that we start to realise the psychological impact war has, it has a name 'shell shock'.

For those at Harpers, there are changes afoot, people have come and people have gone, some have moved on and some have married. This is what Harpers is all about, giving people a chance and helping them where possible. With each of the books, there are a few new characters to get to know, and this story has some very interesting ones and some fabulous storylines.

Sally and Ben are still trying to deal with the store and their family, they will also have some other shocking news to cope with and it is going to test them. As for the new characters, well I will let you meet them, they are different but hard working, for the most part. They each have their own past and it does shape who they are in the story.

With war and death there is grief and how it is dealt with can affect how you are seen. Obviously, there will be sadness, but also resentment. The latter shows its head in various ways and can have some consequences that I didn't see coming.

Once again the author brings in some of the news of the day, and these help remind the reader of the time and era they are in. The fashions and how women were so daring to wear a hemline just under the knee made me chuckle. There is still however poverty that has always been an issue and it has not gone just because the war is over. People are still overcrowded and families do tend to live together.

This is a fabulous series and I have read these in order, well I started from book 3, but I have been addicted to them from there. I am aware of things from the first two books as the author does give a brief but handy recap of things.

The story is one that shows how people are coming to terms with life after the first war, The Great War. How attitudes are changing and that things are never going to be the same. A sense of family and friendship is strong in this series and it continues with this book. One for fans of sagas, historical fiction and romance and one I would definitely recommend. I adore coming back to this series and seeing what the author has lined up for the girls at Harpers.

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Much-loved saga author Rosie Clarke takes us back to Harpers Emporium with the seventh exciting, engaging and enjoyable installment, Changing Times at Harpers.

Spring 1920 and after the end of the war, Harpers is flourishing anew. While business might be booming, Sally Harper’s personal life is fraught with worry and despair as her relationship with husband Ben goes from bad to worse. Ben is moody, distant and she feels like he is shutting her out both at home and at work. What is the reason behind Ben’s determination to keep her at arm’s length? Will a terrible tragedy bring them closer together? Or drive them even further apart?

The other women working at Harpers have got personal problems of their own. Marion is at her wits’ end trying to reach her war-damaged husband while Lilly is engaged in a very personal battle as she is brought down by pain and shame. Can their hearts’ desires ever come true? Or are they destined to remain anguished and heartbroken?

There is great change in the air at Harpers. But will this be a new beginning for all? Or the end of an era that will bring about even more upheaval, sorrow and pain?

Rosie Clarke’s Changing Times at Harpers is an emotional, dramatic and compelling saga from a master storyteller that cannot fail to tug at the heartstrings. Rosie Clarke’s characters leap off the pages and readers will find themselves completely gripped by the lives and loves of the protagonists that people this wholly absorbing saga.

A wonderful story of friendship, family and the power of love, Changing Times at Harpers is another surefire hit for Rosie Clarke!

[Julia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Changing Times At Harpers by Rosie Clarke is a marvellous historical novel and the seventh book in the Harpers Emporium series. It can be read as a stand-alone.
I enjoyed meeting up with familiar faces. It is now 1920, the first world war is behind but its affects are still being felt in the form of shell shock. A character has been altered from a gentle soul to an angry, fearful young man. With specialist care, it is hoped that he will recover.
The 1920’s are years of change. Women did men’s jobs during the war and kept Britain going. Now they are being forced back into the home but having tasted freedom, the Women’s Movement is gaining momentum and lobbying for change.
Women have a mental strength of character but can still be overpowered physically by men who are stronger.
Tragedy strikes as illness brings down a family member. We see the shock and devastated lives.
Family is important. We see families pulling together. Harpers functions as a family, looking after and encouraging all of its workers. Harpers is a family run department store that is philanthropically minded, helping women with children and men returning from war to reintegrate into society.
There are some big hearts who find themselves able to forgive the most appalling behaviour.
All the characters were well drawn, likable and realistic. I am thoroughly enjoying the Harpers Emporium series and cannot wait for subsequent books.
I received a free copy from Rachel’s Random Resources for a blog tour. A favourable review was not required. All opinions are my own.

[Anne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Changing Times at Harpers by Rosie Clarke picks up the saga of the folks at Harper’s Depeartment store. As always it is satisfying to meet up with people one knows. These people grow and change. We’re well past the Great War now and things are almost normal. Ben has been acting strangely for a few weeks and has got his wife worried. It eventually works out and things are better than ever. Jennie runs into a problem and Marion’s husband, diagnosed with shell shock and send to a sanitarium to recover suddenly gets transferred to one out in the country and the they won’t tell Marions where he’s gone. Lily, a new member of the staff, gets ambushed and raped in a dark alley and ends up pregnant, all very traumatic. There is always so much going on at Harpers.

This has been an entertaining and endearing series. The characters come and go and some return. They die, have babies, get married, and do all the things everyone does. It is indeed like coming home to revisit these characters and see where they are in their lives. Clarke has built an amazing world, and it’s fun to revisit it occasionally. Her characters are reflective of the times and their circumstances and it is a true education. Walking in the shoes of another truly happens in this wonderful story. It is good to remember.

I was invited to read a free e-ARC of Changing Times at Harpers by Boldwood Books through Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are mine. #Netgalley #BoldwoodBooks #RosieClarke #ChangingTimesAtHarpers

[Pam Robertson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Life has moved on from the First World War. Men have returned from the fighting, some damaged and this means changes for the workforce at Harpers. You get a sense of the changing times as the 1920's unfolds and how although women's roles have been affected by the war, they having to readjust. Still a spirit of independence endures for some and there are plenty of social causes in the background for volunteers.

Harpers remains as a constant for many of the characters and Ben and Sally prove to be quite enlightened bosses. Nevertheless, despite all the work which Sally has done in the past, there is the assumption that she will step back into the role of housewife and mother, although hers is quite a privileged lifestyle. You certainly feel her frustration. Some of the male characters are understanding that the women will want to continue to work. Others have a much more brutal attitude. As some prosperity returns to the country, you sense the potential that Harpers has, if it can change with the times. Fashions and social customs are on the move, although some still cling to older ways of life. This is an enjoyable saga with Harpers at its core. You see different strata of society at work, as some flourish and others struggle to get by. However the overall tone is of hope and moving forwards.

In short: post war life brings changes
Thanks to the publisher for a copy of the book

[Leona · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book number 7 in this historical saga series. Changing Times at Harpers begins in 1920 and the First World War is finally over and business is going well at Harpers Department Store. Although business is going well Sally has some concerns regarding her personal life and she is worried about her husband Ben. However it’s not just Sally and Ben who are having problems and as you read this book you will discover some of the battles other characters are dealing with. Rosie Clarke has such a wonderful way of describing characters and places in her books. We meet back with old characters from the previous books and some new ones, who I hope we will be seeing more of in future books. The title of this book is just perfect as times are changing after the war . Reading this book was for me like meeting back up with dear friends. Another excellent read in this series 5⭐️

[Rhona Connor · Rating 5 out of 5]

A new chapter in the Harpers series

It's 1920, the store appears to be flourishing but for some staff life isn't a bed of roses. Lilly Ross loves flowers and Jeb, but her home life isn't exactly happy. She has an invalid mother and takes care of the family. Her eldest brother Ted is worried about supporting his family and helping out at home while his coal round is shrinking. Marion Jackson's husband is still in a convalescent home and is no better. Sally Harper takes on a new nursery nurse, but is it the right decision.
Mick O'Sullivan returns, and one staff member of Harpers catches his eye. The layout changes and jewellery are given their own section. More room for hats and scarves. Hats are moved near the shoes so accessories can be matched.
It's all happening at Harpers.
Highly recommended.

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

I want to thank Netgalley and the author for gifting me the ebook. I was able to find the audio version through my local library.
I really enjoyed this book a lot. I did not know I was a part of a series. I can tell that there is back story with all these characters but I felt like I was okay reading this out of order. When I realized it was number 7 in a series I was shocked. I was so happy to see my library has all of them. :)
This book is very light hearted and great listen to while you cook or clean. The book is also wholesome and no cussing. I loved all the characters and the different story plots. I can't wait to read more from this series from the beginning. Also I would read from this author again. She does a very good job with description with the characters and the places. It makes you feel like yoo are there and you can Invision it all.

[Niki · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great addition to the ever unfolding world of Harpers Emporium. Now in peacetime after WW1 the men are returning and the women are absolutely not going to give up their work places that have kept them going through the war years. Some of the men are beginning to show signs of shell shock and some haven’t returned at all.

As always these characters are brilliantly written and are strong, with high morals and caring personalities. There is a fair amount of sadness in this book but it really highlights the horrors of war and how hard it impacted on some of these well loved characters. There is jealously, love, sadness, friendships and promises of marriage.

I thoroughly enjoyed this instalment and I feel that Harpers will go on from strength to strength.

[Margaret Richardson · Rating 5 out of 5]

The war (WWI) is over and life for some is beginning to get back to normal. Marian, is a war widow and has a few struggles, others came home but were changed men. Ben is looking to extend the shop. He has visions of high end jewellery, a florist shop. also extending the resultant business.

We have happy times and sad times as well. The suffragettes also now make an entrance. Mother of Sally continues in her story. Sadly this is the last book in the Harpers series, which I am sorry about. All loose ends come together by the time you reach the end of the book.

Another great read, which I can recommend and have no hesitation in giving 5*

[Heather · Rating 2 out of 5]

After WWI, the girls working at Harpers find their lives changing. This is apparently a book in a series, which I was not aware of, and is evidently a well-liked series for those who enjoy feel-good historical fiction. There isn't really a long narrative to button up at the end; it's a series of interwoven stories about women who I couldn't keep straight, and any of their problems resolve themselves very, very quickly.

If you want a sure-fire happy ending, this is probably right up your alley.

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book 7 in the Harpers Emporium series, Changing Times at Harpers, takes us to a couple of years after the Armistice of World War One and the men are coming home. Many of them broken beyond belief, others expecting to get their old job back. Sally Harper is delighted that her husband Ben is back in the fold at Harpers and Jenni is doing really well with her shop in the North of England.

Rosie Clarke has a knack of drawing you into the story, ensuring you don’t put the book down until you’ve finished it!! I hope it’s not the last in the series!!

[Becki Basley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Changing Times at Harpers (Harpers Emporium series book seven )by Rosie Clark (Audiobook read on Everand app)


This is book seven in the series but I think it’s the end of them for me for awhile. The time is 1920 and they are starting to see Harpers flourish now that the war is over.

All have their own challenges now. The war didn’t end for some people and I’m glad the author decided to add a character suffering from Shell shock in her story of the end of the war. Overall it was a great story but as I said in the beginning I think I’m done with this series for now.

[Susan Wright · Rating 5 out of 5]

I hope this won't be the end of this series. New characters were introduced and I would love knowing how their futures turn out. All the favorite characters from the previous books appear a d loose ends are tied up.
Ben and Sally, as the central characters still have ups and downs as they run Harpers. However, I think there could be more to their storylines..
If you've read the previous books I know you will like this one. I highly recommend the series.
Enjoy!

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rosie Clarke can tell a story like no one else. I absolutely love the Harper series. I am praying this book is not the last one. Please keep the story going. I feel like I know Ben, Sally, and the whole Harper gang. You are one of my most favorite writers. I have read everything you have written and I have never been disappointed. This book 7 is awesome and I never once tired of reading it. Thank you for a lot of entertainment, I love your books.

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book seven in a wonderfully warm series. Going back into it I felt I was talking to old friends again and making new ones. The descriptions in the book were so well written you could picture them easily in your mind.
We live through their lives of happiness, sadness, hurt, and achievement.
Rosie Clarke is such a talented writer it doesn't matter what book of hers I pick up I know I am going to enjoy it.

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have to think this is the last book in the series and if so Clarke did a good job providing a solid ending. This one veered off a little with the two attacks on characters, but otherwise was a good listen. Too many characters and though some have passed on Clarke continues to add more (as happens in real life), so I am not sure I even remember the original girls that started our story. Some of the resolutions came too quickly or easily, but this was a pleasant read.

[Diane · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have really enjoyed this series following the lives of Sally and her friends and family. They have had a lot of things to contend with but with love and great friendship they have managed to support each other through some very difficult times. Rosie is a great author and her characters are well written and draw you into their world. I look forward to seeing what Rosie writes next

[Sharon Hargreaves · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely love all these books and hope there are many more to come.

Following the lives of the harper girls old and new is so lovely.

This story takes place post ww2.

If you like Lizzie lane sagas or Pam howe then these books are for you, but start from book one, to get to know the girls

[Debbie Trammell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Truly wonderful series

These books have been so good. The characters spot on a group of gals with a British stiff upper lip that just got on with. All the situations have been great and fast paced. It was a really difficult time for these women, these type of stories inspire me so much. Hate to see this series end. Rosie is a master storyteller have enjoyed all her books.

[Pat Fairbairn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant

I was looking forward to this second book after loving. the first book, this is sad happy and I was laughing and crying
Lovely to catch up on the Harpers. Very enjoyable story line, well worth reading, I ?loved it enjoy it I most certainly did. Can writes, ?I've Rosies books 😍

[Dawn Cummings · Rating 5 out of 5]

Somehow I missed this book and read book 8 first. Now it makes sense. I think they changed Fred Burrows name to Bert. Pardon if I spelled it wrong, listened to the book. Also there is another Marion previous on is Jackson and this one is Jones. Really enjoy the characters and their relationships with each other .

[patrisha louth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyed following Harper story, hope it carries on

Liked all of it , hope there is a next one so we can see how it all pans out, will Winne change her life the wedding of Mick the little shops opening of former Harper staff

[Christine Leake · Rating 5 out of 5]

my favourite good reads

Another great saga from Rosie Clarke l have read and enjoyed all of this series hope there might be more books to come she never fails to enthrall her readers

[Sharon Broaster · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

Gets Better with every book. It is great how along with the Harper's ,we get to meet new characters and really get to know them , and still keep up with older characters along the way. I hope there is a book 8.

[Mrs Nicola · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant characters and storyline.

Thank you so much for these books. I have really enjoyed reading about the Harpers girls and couldn't put my Kindle down at times. I can't wait to see what else you have written, Rosie Clarke.