Shirley Heaton: 13 books

‘It would make a cracking TV drama.’ Bradford Telegraph & Argus ‘…although written by a real-life Yorkshire lass, the story belongs in Hollywood…’ Wakefield Express ‘A fast-paced story that will have you gripped.’ Yorkshire Gazette & Herald ‘A compulsive...

The judge, now intent on making his verdict official, slowly lifted his head and his rheumy eyes glistened in the fading light of the courtroom focusing on Emily and penetrating her soul. He coughed and cleared his throat.‘You will be transported to parts beyond the seas, to such a place as His...

Lucy Morgan is determined to get over a failed relationship with a jealous and possessive partner. She leaves him behind in the Swiss Alps and moves to the Italian resort of Sella Bianca where she makes a fresh start as ski manager for travel company Cool Adventures. Whilst skiing the mountain she...

Caught in a rip tide, Brooke is rescued from the sea by handsome lifeguard, Pierce. He makes such an impact she loses her heart to him and, after a whirlwind holiday romance he promises to keep in touch. But as time goes by without contact, Brooke concludes it must have been infatuation. Ten...

After a mishap at Heathrow Airport, Lauren finds Tom too much in her face and certainly not her type. She decides to avoid him during the journey to Australia, but on their stopover in Singapore events take a turn for the worse leading to embarrassing consequences. Will the power of love force her...

Nursing Sister Rosie's future is clearly mapped out. A loving relationship with anyone - other than her intended partner - can never be on the cards. But when she meets Sam in unusual circumstances, complications arise! Rosie is on her way home from a night shift at the hospital when she comes across...

'I can't go through with it!' Andy's words echo inside Sophie's head. He was joking of course. But Sophie soon realises the truth behind those words when her fiance confirms he is opting out of his commitment to marry her. With the urge to get away for a quiet break abroad,...

Attractive widow, Carol tries to convince herself she is not looking for romance. She could never become involved again. But when she meets Paul on a campsite in France an unexpected frisson of warmth glows within her and her pulses start to pound. But a pinprick of guilt flickers inside and she tries...

Madison is anxious to unravel past events after suffering traumatic amnesia as a result of a car accident. When handsome Frenchman, Jacques turns up on her doorstep claiming to be her fiancé, Madison becomes even more desperate to recover her short term memory. Faced with two choices, she can either...

Overcome with disbelief and anger when she learns of her husband’s grubby little affair, Sandra realises she is about to be replaced by a ‘younger model’, ousted by the scheming Roxy. But common-sense prevails. The sooner she is rid of her cheating husband, Mike, the better. Her marriage...

CLASS CONFLICT, ARROGANCE AND DECEIT Two babies with different family backgrounds are born within days of each other not many miles apart. But they are destined not to meet until years later when a chance encounter between medical student, Caroline whose parents, Jack and Maureen have constantly...

Broken family bonds – estranged relationships and sibling rivalry. Can the bonds be restored?Helen's Tomorrow, set in the county of Yorkshire during the 1940/50s, is a story of rejection, manipulation, jealousy and pride.Helen, daughter of middle-class mill owners, defies her...

1939. In Sydney, Australia teenager Cathy lives happily with her family oblivious of the onset of WWII in Europe. In England, young Tom, devastated when his mother leaves the family home in Leeds, is determined to enlist as soon as he is of age. In 1941 he joins the Royal Navy and is sent to the Far...