Always By Your Side, Julie Haworth
Always By Your Side, Julie Haworth
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Always By Your Side
An uplifting story about community and friendship, perfect for fans of Escape to the Country and The Dog House

Author: Julie Haworth

Narrator: Josie Charles

Unabridged: 9 hr 26 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/27/2022


Synopsis

WINNER OF THE ROMANTIC NOVELISTS' ASSOCIATION KATIE FFORDE DEBUT NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2023.

'A warm, romantic story about community, friendship and following your heart, Always By Your Side is a feel-good delight, I adored it!' HOLLY MARTIN

'Always By Your Side engages the reader from the very first page, and immerses you into the lives of Rose and her aunt, in the delightful setting of Blossom Heath. I loved it' PATRICIA SCANLAN

When school teacher Rose loses her dream job at a London primary school, her self-confidence takes a knock. Worse still, her stockbroker fiancé, Ollie, sees it as the perfect opportunity for her to join his firm, which only adds to the feelings Rose has that their relationship might be coming to an end.
 
An unexpected phone call, and an elderly aunt who’s taken a fall, means Rose must drop everything – including Ollie - and return to Blossom Heath, the Sussex village she grew up in.
 
With no job to rush home to, Rose decides to stay in Blossom Heath for the Summer, trading London for the idyllic countryside. Here Rose finds herself reconnecting to the village life of her childhood in more ways than one, including falling head-over-heels for local farmer, Jake.
 
So when her London life comes calling, Rose is faced with an impossible choice… to return to the high-pressure life of her past, or embrace the joy of a new life in the country.
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Bursting with romance and charm, Always By Your Side is the perfect uplifting Summer read for fans of The Switch and Rescue Me, from an exciting new voice in women’s fiction.

About Julie Haworth

With a degree in English and American Literature, Julie Haworth worked as an English teacher for a number of years, specialising in working with learners with literacy difficulties, before launching her own freelance copywriting business. She is  a member of the Romantic Novelists’ Association, and her debut novel, Always By Your Side, which she wrote whilst recovering from Covid in 2020, won the Katie Fforde Debut Romantic Novel Award in 2023.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Wendy(Wendyreadsbooks) on September 03, 2023

Always By Your Side is the perfect feel good read. I loved the relationship Rose has with Jean - reminded me so much of my aunt too and to read the character was inspired by the author’s own Aunt Jean was lovely. The whole village of Blossom Heath sounded wonderful- so supportive to Rose - the way t......more

Goodreads review by Juliet on December 25, 2023

I find it very hard to try and review this book as I wasn’t planning on reading it. My friend lent it to me after finishing it and I was up to reading it as well so we could chat about it. Neither of us liked it. But it’s not a bad book by itself, it’s just not a genre I read or particularly like. I......more

Goodreads review by Catsalive on October 09, 2024

A very sweet tale with lots of pleasant characters. Rose Hargreaves leaves London to tend her Aunt Jean, & her aunt's cottage, when she lands in hospital for an extended stay. The village of Blossom Heath has an amazing community of supportive neighbours, an idyllic spot you could only dream of, as......more

Goodreads review by Samantha on September 03, 2023

I binged read this book in a day and I absolutely loved it and I love the country village romance so much between city girl Rose and farmer Jake and I love the whole village community of Blossom Heath and I just love the characters in the village and I love that Rose is a primary school teacher and......more

Goodreads review by Sharon on August 25, 2022

Sometimes a book comes along at just the right time doesn’t it! I loved everything about Always By Your Side … the characters, the setting, the pace and the storyline. It is such a feel good story (you’ll be flooded with happy hormones!) I really identified with Rose in her teaching role. And was desp......more


Quotes

‘Warmth, charm, romance and a dog named Scout, there’s SO much to love about Always By Your Side! An absolute delight!’ FIONA COLLINS

'Heartfelt and a joy to read' ROSA TEMPLE

'‘Heart-warming and delightful. I completely devoured it!’ LAURIE ELLINGHAM 

'The perfect escape-to-the-country read!' THE SUN - FABULOUS MAGAZINE