Sisters Alice and Annie have always been close but will a man come between them?

Annie and Alice love their life working at the Beach Hotel together and each is thrilled to have finally found a sweetheart. Yet the path of true love never did run smooth and they soon find themselves facing conflict and strife. Could love come between them and the bond they share?

Meanwhile, as men start to come home from the war, the women have to work out how to keep their jobs, although they are delighted to be back with their beaus. Soon, wedding bells ring out in Littlehampton.

Will everything be made right in time for Christmas?

An unforgettable, emotional WW1 saga perfect for readers of Elaine Everest and Rowena Summers.

Readers cannot get enough of the Beach Hotel series:

'Oh wow this story wasamazing and heartfeltI hope there will be more in this series' Reader Review

'Another brilliant book by this brilliant author.' Reader Review

'Brilliant storyline, brilliant book. Couldn't put it down. Family saga at its best.' Reader Review

'I loved this enchanting readcould not put it down.' Reader Review

'Well, what a start to a new series! There are many secrets to be uncoveredI loved this book.' Reader Review

'Had me turning the pages well into the night A five-star, well-written beach caper. A page turner from beginning to end.' Reader Review

'Charmingthis book felt like an escapeThe story was heartwarming.' Reader Review

'I thoroughly enjoyed this bookI'm glad there is more to come from the Beach Hotel.' Reader Review

'I have enjoyed all three books in this series but this one was the best! I think that is because it is Helen's story and Helen is the very heart of the hotelI really enjoyed it.' Reader Review

'The strong thread that runs through this series is friendship, that's exactly what Helen Bygrove needs when things get difficult! I know it was third in series but I'm sure there's room for a follow up! I live in hope.' Reader Review

Francesca has enjoyed writing since she was a child, largely influenced by a Welsh mother who was good at improvised story telling. She is a member of the RNA and the Society of Women Writers and Journalists. Francesca currently lives in Kent with her family and a cat called Lando Calrissian.