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The Lies We Told by Diane Chamberlain

The novel revolves around two sisters; Maya and Rebecca Ward, and the chapters alternate between the sisters to tell the story from their point of view.

Both sisters are physicians, but that’s about as far as the similarities go. Maya is cautious and timid and treats children from the safety of her office, while Rebecca is the risk taker who travels the world offering medical services in disaster zones.

When a hurricane hits the coast of North Carolina Rebecca heads out to join the rescue operation along with Maya’s husband Adam. When he sees the sheer devastation and the number of injured children Adam urges Maya to join them.

In a twist of fate Maya’s helicopter crashes in the forest and she finds herself stranded on a small island, cut off from civilisation and caught in the lives of the strangers who rescued her. As Maya tries desperately to let her loved ones know she is alive the search party gives up hope of ever finding a survivor and Rebecca and Adam find themselves drawn to each other.

Hector and the Search for Happiness by Francois Lelord

Hector is a young psychiatrist who becomes disillusioned with his job because many of his patients are not ill, they are just unhappy with their lives. This begins to rub off on Hector, making him feel unhappy too. So he decides to take a holiday and visit some friends in far off countries in an attempt to discover the secret of real happiness.

I think everyone should read this book to be reminded that we don’t need to search for happiness, it’s inside all of us and we just need to take a step back and see the bigger picture to understand that

The Army of the Republic by Stuart Cohen

If you are looking for a white-knuckle ride of a novel then you will enjoy this book; if you believe that America is headed in the wrong direction then you will connect with the themes in this novel. If you’re looking for a book for your book club with multiple themes for discussion then Army of the Republic by Stuart Cohen would be the perfect choice.

Handle with Care by Jodi Picoult

Willow is born with Osteogenesis Imperfecta (more commonly known as Brittle Bones disease) and after a disastrous vacation to Disney World her father Sean meets with an attorney. The lawsuit they are encouraged to file is one of wrongful birth – suggesting that Sean and Charlotte (the mother) should have been made aware earlier on in her pregnancy that Willow suffered from this life-threatening condition. The fly in the ointment? Charlotte’s OB is also her best friend! The story is based around the lawsuit and the devastating effect it has on Charlotte’s relationship with Piper (the OB), Sean, Amelia (her eldest daughter) and Willow.

Passion by Louise Bagshawe

Bagshawe is back with a bang – It’s gripping, it’s thrilling, it’s trashy, it’s total escapism – and I loved every minute of it, from the first page to the last!

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