Emma Robinson

‘Wow!!! Where to even begin?? Mind you, it's hard enough to write this with blurry eyes through tears!!... Absolutely heartbreaking and a real tear jerker.’ Kirsty Whitlock ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cara took a deep breath and let it out slowly. ‘She’s not just my daughter,’ she said as she turned to face Jack. This man she had once loved, but who she hadn’t seen for nearly five years. ‘Sophie is your daughter too.’ It is just past ten o’clock on a cold Friday evening when Rebecca and her husband Jack’s doorbell rings. Outside is a woman who introduces herself as Jack’s ex-girlfriend Cara. And she’s holding the hand of a shivering, blue-eyed, four-year-old girl. Who she claims is Jack’s daughter. Rebecca is shocked to discover he has a child from his last relationship – even one he hadn’t known about. Because becoming parents isn’t part of their life plan. They like children, but they also love their freedom and spending time together uninterrupted; the way that, if they wanted to, they could travel the world at a moment’s notice. But Cara needs them. Because Cara has a devastating secret that she can’t tell anyone yet. Not even her daughter. A secret with the power to change all of their lives. A secret that will ultimately mean Rebecca has to ask herself – could she find it in herself to welcome her husband’s child into her home, and into her heart? A heartbreaking and powerful emotional women’s fiction novel about love, friendship and what it truly means to be a parent, perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes, Jodi Picoult and Kate Hewitt. Readers are loving My Husband’s Daughter: ‘Oh my days, what a tear jerker! I have such a book hangover!… I can't remember the last time I read a whole book in one sitting… I have been glued to the edge of my seat! I should mention that tissues are a must! I cried more than once (I lost count) and am still wiping away the tears as I write this. The story is so heart breaking but beautifully written that some parts had me both sad but smiling at the same time… Absolutely brilliant!!’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I don't even know where to begin to review this absolutely gut-wrenching, beautiful story… I have never audibly sobbed or struggled to read a book through tears, but this one was tough…. I cannot express the need for everyone to read this book… It is just beautiful and I think it gives a lot for people to learn from in their own lives too.’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Oh my goodness – what a beautiful, heart wrenching, ugly-cry-making book!… Twists and turns like you wouldn't expect from this genre, and just fantastic characterisation… it really really makes you think (and cry) – go read it!!!!’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Blooming hell! What did Emma Robinson do to me with this book?… The most touching story I’ve read for a long time, so bravo to the author… An amazing story of compassion and selflessness… This is an absolutely brilliant five star read and not one to be missed!’ NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘WHAT A TEAR JERKER… Keep the tissues really close to your side throughout… Will pull hard on your heart strings… If I could give this 10 stars I definitely would.’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Will make you cry and laugh, feel things you have not even thought about … A story that is so touching, extremely emotional, and ultimately heart provoking… I haven't read anything so original for a long time.’ The Magical World of Reading ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Have a box, no two boxes, of tissues at the ready… A beautifully written, heart wrenching story of love and loss… It will stay with you.’ Cypresscornerreads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

An absolutely heartbreaking and gripping emotional page-turner

My Husband's Daughter

‘I would do anything for you to get well again, baby girl.’ It’s a promise. Even though it means asking her father for help, going back there, risking everything. Whatever the cost, there’s no hesitation in my mind. Because that’s what you do when you’re a mother. Single mother Anna’s six-year-old daughter Libby is her whole world. Having escaped a marriage that was threatening to destroy her, Anna has managed to get their lives back on track. Looking at Libby’s sweet, heart-shaped face, Anna is filled with hope for the future. They have each other and nothing else matters. But then Libby gets ill, with a rare disorder that means she needs a transplant from a relative if she’s going to survive. And when Anna discovers she herself isn’t a match, there’s only one person she can turn to. So she picks up the phone, and dials a number she hoped she’d never have to call again. The man she once ran from. Her daughter’s father. She knows he’ll want to be part of their lives again and that the fear she felt for years will come flooding back. But deep down Anna knows what she has to do, what any mother would. Because if there’s a chance to save your daughter’s life, wouldn’t you do whatever it takes? An unforgettable, heartbreaking and ultimately uplifting story from the bestselling author of My Husband’s Daughter, this novel is perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Diane Chamberlain and Jojo Moyes. Readers are loving To Save My Child: ‘I cried bucket loads with this book, honestly it is such an emotive tear jerker of a book, so be prepared… Captivating… Grabbed hold of me and I couldn’t have let go even if I wanted to. I had to know what happened. I took the characters to my heart and they will remain there, along with this book, for a long time.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wonderful… A tear-jerker, this one must be read with a box of tissues handy.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An exceptional read and I had to wipe tears from my eyes. Gripping and emotional from start to finish.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A really beautiful poignant read… Both heartbreaking and very sad.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Full of emotion, both heart-breaking and heart-warming… storytelling straight from [the] very heart… Wonderful characters that are true to life and will become like personal friends… This is women’s literature at its very best.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A beautifully written emotional story that would bring a tear or two to anyone. Emma Robinson definitely writes the type of book that keeps the reader gripped from the first page.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Had me crying… it really tugged at my heartstrings… This book had everything, a race against time, ethics and morals, unlikely friendships, heartbreak and chilling moments to rival Jodi Picoult and Diane Chamberlain.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow, just brilliant… Emma Robinson definitely knows how to pull at the heart strings and I was glued to this book from the beginning until the end... I couldn't get enough…brilliant.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Omg, the tears! This is a heartbreaking story.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A real treat… Full of emotion, both heartbreaking and heart-warming… Perfection… This is women’s literature at its very best.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘What a rollercoaster of a read!...Heartbreaking and uplifting in equal measure.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A totally gripping and heartbreaking family drama

To Save My Child

‘I just loved this book so much. If I could give it more than 5 stars I would!... I absolutely love the way the story unfolds and the revelations are made. I laughed out loud, I gasped and I sobbed like a small child. Everything you could want from a book and more.’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ When you see them, they are so happy, so in love. He’s holding the door open for her, she’s clearly expecting a baby. You think: she has everything I don’t. Everything I ever dreamed of… There’s room in her house where Shelley has shut away a heartbreakingly-soft, never-used baby blanket. In a box, under a bed, behind a door that she never opens. If it’s there, she can forget about it. Just like she has her memories. Of a marriage that hadn’t been perfect. Of a life that didn’t go the way she had hoped. Every day she acts like everything is normal. Going to work and following a routine helps her pretend the bad stuff never happened. Until one day, everything changes. She sees the couple moving in next door, laughing sweetly as they walk up the path to their new home. The woman is pregnant. It’s like she has everything that Shelley has lost. But when Shelley properly meets Lara, she soon discovers Lara is actually carrying a heartache to match her own. As her friendship with Lara deepens, Shelley starts to wonder what might happen if she opens the box she’s hidden away, with the tiny, beautiful blanket in it. Will the secrets from her past – about what she lost, what she’s hiding from, and what she has been doing her best to forget – destroy her? Or will opening it up finally give her a chance to live again? A heartbreaking emotional drama about the power of friendship that will make readers laugh and cry, perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes, Dani Atkins and Daniela Sacerdoti. Readers are loving The Forgotten Wife: ‘Emotional and brilliant at the same time! I have laughed and shouted out loud and cried throughout the book. It is a brilliant read and very hard to put down.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘OMG. OMG. OMG. The author made me cry. I still had a book hangover when I started writing this review. There was still a lingering lump in my throat all through the day… There are books which leave their wispy trails around you that remind you to find your happiness. This was one such book of friendship… Had me turning the pages slowly, living each word, feeling each emotion, laughing and crying with them.’ Shalini’s Books and Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Heartbreaking… If you read one book this year, make it this.’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Oh wow, this was such an amazing and beautiful book!… Keep your tissues handy.’ B for Bookreview ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This book took me on an extreme emotional roller-coaster ride… I couldn't put [it] down… Fantastic but also heartbreaking… extremely emotional and will bring tears to everyone that reads it.’ NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An absolutely heart-wrenching story. I one hundred percent could not put this book down… An absolute emotional roller coaster. Loved it.’ NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A beautifully thought-out and poignant story about friendship, love, loss and grief written with sensitivity and emotion, bringing a lump to my throat and a tear to my eye.’ Netgalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A heartfelt and emotional read!... This book had me reaching for the tissues… Had me hooked from the beginning… Left me thinking about it long after I’d finished.’ Stardust Book Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A poignant, soulful and uplifting story about tragedy, heartache, rediscovering yourself and the power of friendship. I devoured this book in just a few hours, the beautiful writing and addictive story making it impossible to tear myself away until the end.’ Emma’s Biblio Treasures ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A heartbreaking family drama with a stunning twist

The Forgotten Wife

She closed her eyes. Think with your head. Your heart can’t be trusted. Life is not a fairytale… Single mum Rory doesn’t believe in love. She’s got far too many real problems to deal with. She’s just bought a tumbledown house. Her mother is generally behaving like a wicked witch, insisting on calling her Aurora, and generally interfering in her (admittedly pitiful lack of) love life. And her 16-year-old daughter has finally grown out of Disney princesses and discovered dating… But Rory’s adamant that she doesn’t need saving. In fact, the only thing she’s wishing on a star for is a bit of practical help. However, when she meets a builder whose name is John Prince and who seems to be in the habit of rescuing her (right down to finding her lost shoe one evening) she might have to face a truth as uncomfortable as hobbling home barefoot – that maybe there’s something enchanted in the air. Her mother, daughter and friends are convinced her prince has come, but Rory just wishes everyone could let it go. Especially when she hears a story that makes her question whether he is really the hero everyone thinks he is… A hilarious, romantic love story about mothers, daughters and how on earth to find Prince Charming, for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Marian Keyes and Cecelia Ahern. What readers are saying about Happily Never After: ‘I absolutely loved this book… I was left laughing out loud one minute and then tears welling up… fantastically funny but also so heart-warming! It was an absolute perfect read… I was hooked from the first page.’ Stardust Book Reviews, 5 stars ‘When I started the book I was so caught up in reading that I had to finish it in just one sitting! It is simply that great… Had me laughing out loud throughout… Fast paced and hilarious… Perfect for all chick-lit, romance lovers.’ Just Read It, 5 stars . ‘I thoroughly recommend this if you’re looking for a ‘feel good’ book that will make you laugh out loud.’ The Secret Library Book Blog ‘A wonderfully entertaining summer read.’ Novel Deelights ‘OH EM GEE. WOW! … Boy was this bloody brilliant! Very impressed. I loved every second… A must buy. A must read. You will not be disappointed at all… Outstanding.’ Between the Pages Book Club, 5 stars ‘It was fun, entertaining, realistic, relatable, adorable, sweet, intriguing and I just plain adored it.’ Spicy Books Lady ‘This might be a rom-com but it’s not your average rom-com… a brilliant story.’ Starcrossed Book Reviews ‘Jam-packed full of romance, real emotions, drama and family. It’s heart-warming and a delight to read.’ Katie’s Book Cave ‘Happily Never After is a brilliant example of happiness coming in different sizes, at different times, for different reasons. Because as long as you're happy yourself, you have already found your happily ever after. Such a fab, laugh out loud, energetic, and enchanting read.’ The Writing Garnet, 5 stars ‘Absolutely recommend to fans of a sweet story with a bit of everything: friendship, family, romance, house renovations, and drama.’ Audio Killed the Bookmark ‘Not at all what I was expecting it to be… it was so much more. What you think to be a light hearted love story contained so many layers and depth. ‘Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Absolutely unputdownable!… I loved this book. I finished it in 24 hours. I miss the characters already!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Feel good chick-lit, romantic, funny, fabulous and utterly fun. I absolutely loved this’ Goodreads reviewer ‘A lovely romantic story…I found it hard to put down from start to finish. I loved all the characters and I highly recommend it.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

A laugh out loud romantic comedy

Happily Never After

A heartbreaking and emotional story about love, friendship, and what it truly means to be a parent. On a cold Friday evening, Rebecca and her husband Jack's doorbell rings. Outside is a woman who introduces herself as Jack's ex-girlfriend Cara. And she's holding the hand of a shivering, blue-eyed, four-year-old girl. Who she claims is Jack's daughter. Rebecca is shocked to discover he has a child from his last relationship--one he hadn't known about. Especially since becoming parents isn't part of their life plan. But Cara needs them. Because she has a devastating secret that she can't tell anyone yet. Not even her daughter. A secret with the power to change all of their lives, and one that forces Rebecca to ask herself: Could she find it in herself to welcome her husband's child into her home, and into her heart?

A Gripping, Powerful, Uplifting Story of a Mother's Love

Where I Found You

I used to imagine our new family life as a romantic film montage... the three of us rolling around on the rug together, laughing, or pushing a buggy around the park with my perfect hair flowing in the wind. Spoiler alert: it is not like this. For a start, we never lie on the rug together because it's covered in crumbs from the slice of toast I have been trying to eat since breakfast... Jenny has too much on her plate: literally - she's only expecting one child but she's eating for at least three. Not to mention trying to juggle her nightmare boss, a know-it-all sister, and an infuriatingly laid-back husband. She used to be known for her 'Single Girl About Town' column. But when her boss gives her job to a younger colleague, Jenny panics and proposes she blogs instead about being a clueless new mum. Surely people will find her new friendship group fascinating? (Even if the only thing they seem to have in common is that they all had sex around the same time 9 months ago...) And if her readers aren't quite hooked yet, maybe Jenny will just have to be more liberal with the truth. After all, none of the other mums will read it... will they? The Undercover Mother is a hilarious parenting page-turner that will make you laugh, cry and want to crack open the gin. Perfect for fans of Why Mummy Drinks and The Bad Mother's Diary.

The Undercover Mother: A Laugh Out Loud Romantic Comedy about Love, Friendship and Parenting

‘Wow!!! Where to even begin?? Mind you, it’s hard enough to write this with blurry eyes through tears!!… It really dragged me deep into the story until I came out the other end with tears streaming down my face… An absolutely page-turning, tear-jerking beautiful story.’ Bookworm86 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The tears began to flow. ‘I can’t do this on my own,’ Emily sobbed. ‘I don’t know how.’ When Emily’s husband dies in a terrible accident, she’s not the only wife he leaves behind. Because, before their whirlwind romance and Emily’s discovery she was pregnant, Pete had been married to Caroline for more than twenty years. A devastating tragedy had torn them apart. But there was a part of Pete that had never fully left his first wife and a secret that would bind them together, forever. Finding herself lonely, heartbroken, and forced to face life and motherhood alone – Emily is surprised that Caroline offers her support. But Emily knows she needs someone she can trust and rely on. Even if it’s the woman her husband loved before her. A tentative friendship develops and their lives become entwined. Their bond grows ever stronger as Caroline steps in to help when Emily’s baby arrives unexpectedly early. But it’s not just Caroline hiding a secret. Both of the women who once loved Pete have things they can never admit, without risking a friendship that might be the only thing keeping them both afloat. When grief begins to take its toll on Emily, she feels sure that Caroline is the only person who can save her and baby Dylan… But should she trust the woman he loved before her – with her life… Or her child’s? An utterly devastating, but ultimately uplifting, emotional women’s fiction novel about friendship, motherhood and loss. Perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Susan Lewis and Jojo Moyes. Readers are loving His First Wife’s Secret: ‘Oh, the feels... aaaalllll of the feels!! This book is emotional, heartbreaking and bittersweet friendships all rolled into one. Grab the tissues for this one, you’ll need them and you’re not going to want to stop reading until the very end.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow. Wow… It has been a long time since I have read a book in one sitting… but I could not put this down! I absolutely loved it from start to finish. As soon I read the prologue I was already reaching for the tissues!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Tugs at the heartstrings and brings a lump to the throat… So much tenderness and emotion… I’ve been unable to put the book down… A wonderfully moving story that has a perfect ending.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This book was read in less than a day. I reluctantly put it down to go on the school run today, but stood at the school door reading… This is how obsessed I was… Absolutely stunning.’ Chloesreadingroom ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Absolutely loved it. It felt very real, and threw up a whole heap of emotions… a totally absorbing, emotional rollercoaster of a book that you won't want to put down.’ Maddy’s Book Blog ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I finished this beautiful and emotional and heartbreaking read in almost one sitting and have had to wait a few days for the book hangover to subside before writing my review… An absolute delight to read… Had me in tears.’ The Fiction Café Book Club ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved this book! It was a heart-breaking, emotional story… I wasn’t even a chapter in when I found I couldn’t put the book down… It is an emotional read, and it does pull on your heartstrings, but at the same time it’s gripping and you find yourself waiting with bated breath to find out what secrets are being held. It was an absolutely wonderful.’ Stardust Book Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A powerful and utterly gripping emotional drama

His First Wife's Secret

Author of Whitefriars

Madeleine Graham

Madeleine Graham. By the Author of “Whitefriars” I.e. E. Robinson

Gold-Worshippers

The Gold-worshippers; Or, The Days We Live In. A ... Novel

The revolt of Flanders, an historical tragedy [in verse], by the author of 'Richelieu in love'.

Which Wins, Love Or Money?

'I would do anything for you to get well again, baby girl.' It's a promise. Even though it means asking her father for help, going back there, risking everything. Whatever the cost, there's no hesitation in my mind. Because that's what you do when you're a mother. Single mother Anna's six-year-old daughter Libby is her whole world. Having escaped a marriage that was threatening to destroy her, Anna has managed to get their lives back on track. Looking at Libby's sweet, heart-shaped face, Anna is filled with hope for the future. They have each other and nothing else matters. But then Libby gets ill, with a rare disorder that means she needs a transplant from a relative if she's going to survive. And when Anna discovers she herself isn't a match, there's only one person she can turn to. So she picks up the phone, and dials a number she hoped she'd never have to call again. The man she once ran from. Her daughter's father. She's scared he'll want them to come back home, scared he'll be able to break her all over again. But Anna knows what she has to do, what any mother would. Because if there's a chance to save your daughter's life, wouldn't you do whatever it takes? An unforgettable, heartbreaking and ultimately uplifting story from the bestselling author of My Husband's Daughter, this novel is perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Diane Chamberlain and Jojo Moyes.

To Save My Child: A Totally Gripping and Heartbreaking Family Drama

Or, The Day of the Reformation

Westminster Abbey

This is a reproduction of the original artefact. Generally these books are created from careful scans of the original. This allows us to preserve the book accurately and present it in the way the author intended. Since the original versions are generally quite old, there may occasionally be certain imperfections within these reproductions. We're happy to make these classics available again for future generations to enjoy!

An Historical Romance

Whitehall, Or, the Days of Charles the First

Maid of Orleans

Whitefriars; or, The days of Charles the second [by E. Robinson].

When I was a kid and I'd lost something, my dad always said 'Go back to the place you last had it'. The problem is that what I've lost is... me. Kate loves her family more than anything, but recently she has started to feel invisible. Lying awake at three a.m. as her husband snores, panicking about shopping lists, birthday parties, and the school bake sale... She finds herself in the kitchen, gulping water, staring at a postcard of the Eiffel Tower from Shannon, her best friend. Paris, with its red wine, slippery cobbles and curly lampposts. Where the scent of freshly-baked croissants hangs in the air, and Kate last remembers feeling like herself. The postcard is a year old. It has just one line on it: When are you coming? An inspiring, feel-good tale of friendship, love, and what happens when running away is the only way you can find your way home. Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Jane Green and Marian Keyes. Readers love Emma Robinson: 'I absolutely loved this book... I was left laughing out loud one minute and then tears welling up... fantastically funny but also so heart-warming! It was an absolute perfect read... I was hooked from the first page.' Stardust Book Reviews, 5 stars 'When I started the book I was so caught up in reading that I had to finish it in just one sitting! It is simply that great...' Just Read It, 5 stars 'I thoroughly recommend this if you're looking for a 'feel good' book that will make you laugh out loud.' The Secret Library Book Blog 'OH EM GEE. WOW!... Boy was this bloody brilliant! Very impressed. I loved every second... A must buy. A must read. You will not be disappointed at all... Outstanding.' Between the Pages Book Club, 5 stars 'It was fun, entertaining, realistic, relatable... intriguing and I just plain adored it.' Spicy Books Lady 'Jam-packed full of... real emotions, drama and family. It's heart-warming and a delight to read.' Katie's Book Cave 'Not at all what I was expecting it to be... it was so much more. What you think to be a light hearted love story contained so many layers and depth.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Absolutely unputdownable!... I loved this book. I finished it in 24 hours. I miss the characters already!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Feel good chick-lit, romantic, funny, fabulous and utterly fun. I absolutely loved this.' Goodreads reviewer 'A lovely romantic story...I found it hard to put down from start to finish. I loved all the characters and I highly recommend it.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'I couldn't put it down and HAD to read it in one sitting... I loved every minute of it.' Pretty Little Book Reviews 'Oh my goodness this book resonated with me on so many levels!... No hesitation in giving this book a massive five stars - it was BRILLIANT!!' Donna's Book Blog, 5 stars

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