Dancing Till Midnight

by Rosie Goodwin

A woman's struggle to leave the past behind, and find true happiness.

Rosie Goodwin, the bestselling author of Mothering Sunday and The Little Angel , and ebook No. 1 bestseller No One's Girl, writes a moving saga of love, hope and ultimate fulfilment. Perfect for fans of Nadine Dorries and Cathy Sharp.

'Sincerity, warmth and the all too rare skills of a storyteller shine through Rosie Goodwin's writing' - Gilda O'Neill

Life has been cruel to Grace Collins. Orphaned as a child, she is raised by her severely religious aunt, Emily. Starved of love, she falls for the first man who shows her affection, Barry Swan. And when Grace falls pregnant, Emily disowns her. Barry and Grace marry and, for a while, she knows happiness. Barry adores her and is a wonderful father, but Grace feels that something is missing. When Barry indulges her passion for ballroom dancing, the gap seems to be filled - until she meets Philip Golding. He sweeps Grace off her feet, showing her what she believes is a better way of life. But as he draws her into a web of deceit, she discovers that all that glitters is not gold...

What readers are saying about Dancing Till Midnight :

'After reading a number of Rosie Goodwin's novels I have come to expect 4 things.
1. Rosie's novels are page turners . You WILL be fighting sleep in order to read another chapter.
2. Good twists that are unexpected and usually kept to the end.
3. The characters are well rounded, real and you really do care about them. Even the 'bad guys' become so wicked and evil that you're wanting to take justice into your own hands! You're so keen to see them get what they deserve.
4. A damn good story .'

'This contains all of Goodwin's a gripping story , a fair few twists and turns, and characters that you really care about. Here is a writer who puts their heart and soul into every single word . Dancing Till Midnight is one of those books that will have you reading "just one more chapter", even though you know you should turn off the light. You have been warned!'

Genres: Fiction

Paperback

First published November 20, 2006

About the author

Before becoming a writer, I was a Placement Support Worker and foster carer, and worked in the social services department after completing a teacher training course. Many children have joined my family over the years. I still live in Nuneaton, where many of my books are set, with my husband, Trevor, and our beloved dogs.

I was thrilled to discover that I'd become one of the top 250 most-borrowed library authors in the UK, and would like to thank all of you who have taken out my books over the last few years! I love meeting my readers and am always pleased to hear from you. I hope you will all continue to get in touch and please do sign up for my newsletter!

Reviews

[kanmaniruk1]

i like this

[H LLOYD · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing !couldn’t put it down

[Petula Darling · Rating 2 out of 5]

What a slog!
The audiobook was comprised of 16 hours of moping and over-the-top misery. There were times it was so ridiculous that I would have thought it was a Dickens parody if it weren't so utterly humorless.

[Wendy Pare · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this lot more than I thought I would I look forward t reading more of Rosie Goodwin

[Gill Elder · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

I really enjoyed this book. With a lot of twist and turns. All Rosie,s books are great reads. 5* highly recommend.

[Sharon Armstrong · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

Great read not read Rosie Goodwin before but really enjoyed this book true to life too will look for more of this author

[Paul Adler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another wonderful story by Rosie Goodwin.

This was a brilliant book to read. That is no surprise as one comes to expect a brilliant and gripping storyline from Rosie.
This book is about Grace, abused as a child by a cruel Aunt with an axe to grind. Grace marries to get away from her aunt, but an affair brings everything she has crashing down. Her life spirals out of control until circumstances take a different turn. This book comes HIGHLY RECOMMENDED by me.

[irene currie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

This is the second time of reading this book first time was in print in paperback this time on my kindle what a heart rending read it was to have an aunt like that having a family and her head turned the devil got what deserved as did the aunt but a tear jerker ending if you haven't read this book by Rosie Goodwin then I would highly recommend reading it five stars all the way

[Mrs Barbara A Payne · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have never read any books by this author before and I found it very easy reading, but oh what misery. Lots of tears and ashen faces. How can so many bad things happen to one person, and how could Grace have been so gullible? Might consider another Rosie Goodwin book if I have nothing more cheery in my kindle library.

[Denise McAllister · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ah, brilliant.

My mum listened to this book first. Having bad eyesight means mum can't read books but she has an MP3 player from Calibre. This is just the first book of Rosie's that mum read - she loved it. Just as I did. Thank you Rosie.

[mrs kay gibbs · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved every minute of this book,just could not put it down. I love all the story's by Rosie Goodwin,she is one of my favourite authors.

I loved every minute of this book just couldn't put it down. I love all the story's by Rosie Goodwin she is one of my favourite authors .

[Christineeagle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book

I was fully engrossed in the story and the people in it, I cared, loved some, disliked others characters and was thoughly wrapped up in their lives right up to the end, would love a follow up book on what happened to them all

[Kamla · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another lovely Kitchen Sink family drama set in the 1960s this time. It reminded me a little of Up the Junction and other 60s Classic Films I had to study at Sheffield University as part of the 'Freedom, Rebellion and Change in the 1960s' module. I thoroughly enjoyed this.

[Mrs Patricia Ward · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very good read enjoyed this book

[Libby Mccord · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent

Heart breaking in parts.
Thrilling book it, is a must read .
Could not put it down.
Did not like the lover boy used her but glad they got back as a family again.

[Denise Varty · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another good book really enjoyed it

[J.J. JOHNSTONE · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this and would recommend it. I got quite engrossed that it did not take me long to read!

[Cathy Nelson]

A lovely story.

I loved this story, I really got into these characters. Such a happy ending, had me in tears. Great author. Have loved all her books.

[Sarah Barron]

Could not put it down

[Tina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant read

Yet another great book. Couldn't put it down for wanting to see what happens next, very glad Barry and grace got back together x

[janet laureen taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Could not put this down

This was a real tear jerker from start to finish
And kept me wondering how it would end and I loved it

[Marie Blackford]

Great read..

Great story...thoroughly enjoyed story...good back end to book..hope more to come on this lovely family..a future has to exist surely

[Sara Mcmillan · Rating 4 out of 5]

loved this book could not put it down. it's worth a read