August 16, 2025 – My Sanctuary

WERE THEY ALWAYS MEANT TO BE?

GP Lorna has spent years healing from a divorce and the end of her fertility journey by throwing herself into her work at Clearbrook Medical Practice. But when Oliver—her onetime best friend and secret crush—takes a job as a doctor at her surgery, life suddenly becomes more complicated! After the breakdown of his difficult marriage, Oliver isn’t looking for romance, either. Yet old feelings soon begin to resurge. Can they risk their friendship in the hope of something more?

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This heartfelt friends-to-lovers story follows Lorna and Oliver, former medical school friends who reconnect decades later as doctors in a Cotswolds village. Despite past attraction, they prioritized their careers and later married and divorced separately. Now colleagues again, their easy friendship resumes, but as they spend time cooking, running, and reminiscing, their feelings deepen. Fear of losing their bond holds them back, but emotions intensify, leading to a touching conclusion about embracing love. The novel beautifully captures late-in-life romance, the warmth of a close-knit community, and the rewarding challenges of rural medical practice.

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My son George is everything to me, but he’s slipping away, and no one can tell me why.

Every test comes back inconclusive, every doctor leaves me with more questions than answers. I’m terrified – each day brings new fears, and my heart aches knowing how much he’s suffering.

Then Barbara appears – my biological mother, a stranger for most of my life. She’s in poor health, struggling with the weight of her past, and her sudden arrival stirs a mix of emotions in me. Part of me wants to believe she’s here to help, but there’s a wall between us, and I can’t shake the feeling there’s something very wrong.

As George’s condition worsens, I find myself wrestling with doubt. Can I truly rely on Barbara? Will she bring comfort or complicate an already fragile situation? All I want is to protect my son and give him the love and support he deserves. I only hope that I can be the mother he needs before it’s too late. Will I find a way to save him?

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Jo is overwhelmed as her young son’s asthma worsens, her daughter feels neglected, and work pressures mount due to unsympathetic management. Struggling with marital tensions and feeling alone, she’s further shaken when her biological mother reaches out.

Sheila Norton’s storytelling kept me engaged, making me feel like I was watching events unfold in real time. The characters made mistakes, hope seemed distant, but they kept pushing forward. The novel isn’t just about a mother fighting for her son—it’s about resilience, family, and finding strength through hardship.

I won’t reveal more, but if you enjoy deeply emotional stories filled with struggle, despair, and perseverance, this book is a must-read.

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