To Be Loved

Perfect for fans of Alexander McCall Smith and Beverley Watts. Amanda's name means "to be loved" and she's taken it as her duty to make herself lovable, but it's hard work. Has Tanino really abandoned Melina to freeze at home? Mark hasn't seen Nora for thirty years and, since then, he's lost a leg and all his hair. If he wasn't enough for her then, how can he be now? What happens if the dating app's algorithms go haywire? Ten humorous and heart-warming short stories about love-found, kept, reconquered-at all ages. The perfect winter warmer for your coffee break or as a bedtime read. Available also in Large Print, ebook and audiobook narrated by the author. Another coffee break treasure from Stefania Hartley! Each story is uplifting, often in surprising ways, with a splash of wry humour. My heart was touched by each tale.-- Sandy Salisbury "To Be Loved" is a charming collection of short stories that warms the heart and tickles the funny bone. Stefania's writing is truly a delight, making it a perfect gift for those in need of a smile. -- Shady Sabet on Goodreads "I love all your writing, Stefania. Everything you write is a delight and leaves one smiling." -- Mary Jasper on X