Written in the Stars
- Author Helen Rolfe
- Narrator Karen Cass
- Publisher Boldwood Books
- Publish Date 19 September 2024
- Run Time 8 hours and 26 minutes
- Format x-book®
- Genre Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Contemporary romance, Family life fiction, Fiction: general and literary, Fiction: mashup, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Sense of place.
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What to expect
The next instalment in the Skylarks series from bestseller Helen Rolfe
A hidden secret
Live every day as if it were your last – that’s the motto Bess has lived by since her father died unexpectedly. As a critical care paramedic, Bess sees every day just how easily life can be taken away. But carefree living has risks, and as Bess’s debts mount, she discovers her actions could have terrible consequences…
An unexpected arrival
Nothing gives Gio more joy than his work saving lives in the fire service. And on the days when his call-outs put him in the path of the air ambulance, and one paramedic in particular, things are pretty perfect. Until Gio’s world is spun on its head, first by the arrival of his estranged mother on his doorstep, and then by an accident that could put his career on hold indefinitely.
A new beginning?
Gio and Bess have always worked well together, but could they be the solution to each other’s problems beyond the frontline as well? And will they let their guard down enough to give each other a chance before snow falls over Whistlestop River?
It’s time for the Skylarks to drop everything and take to the skies again in this gorgeous new book from Helen Rolfe, perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley and Jo Bartlett.
Readers are LOVING The Skylarks series!
‘Barely a chapter in and I was hooked and knew I’d love it.’—Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘I have never read anything by Helen Rolfe before but I really enjoyed this book. I was hooked from the first chapter, I loved the setting of the story and the details of the air ambulance call outs were really interesting and added to the story.’—Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘From the very first moment I saw this on the authors page I knew I had to read it even without reading the outline... I love anything medical but I've never read anything with a air ambulance crew involved but I challenge you not to love The Skylarks Book One.’—Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘Overall, this is a fantastic read, much deeper than a typical romance, with a really satisfying story. The fact that it's book one of a new series is an added bonus.’—Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘A must read!!’—Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘Helen's descriptive writing immediately immersed me in the world of Dorset, making me feel like part of the story. I absolutely loved it. Excited to see what’s next! Grab your copy without delay!’—Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘Brilliant characters, a great storyline and an absolute delight to read.’—Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘**What a terrific start to a new series!** I’m already looking forward to the next instalment. Whistlestop River is a delightful setting, and I could envisage the patchwork fields and the breathtaking coastline each time the helicopter took to the skies.’—Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Praise for Helen Rolfe:
‘I really loved this book. I fully intended to save it for the long bank holiday weekend, to be enjoyed leisurely over a few days, but I ended up devouring it all in just two sittings…’ Jo Bartlett
‘Helen Rolfe is an absolute specialist at building cosy communities and making me want to live there. I want the characters as my friends!’ Sue Moorcroft
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