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The Good News Gazette

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Nine years after leaving London under difficult circumstances, Zoe Taylor returns to the quaint village of Westholme as a single mother and local news reporter. Following her unexpected redundancy, Zoe rallies her friends and launches The Good News Gazette, a positive community newspaper. As a new development threatens the village's charm, Zoe becomes an unlikely local hero, fighting to preserve the warmth and spirit of her home.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This uplifting romance will appeal to readers who enjoy stories of friendship, community spirit, and personal resilience. Ideal for those seeking a warm, optimistic narrative with relatable characters and a hopeful message.

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A five-star read that will warm your soul…This story shows us there is warmth in the world and it’s just so positive it can’t help but make you smile’

A cozy small town romcom perfect for 2025!

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A five-star read that will warm your soul… This story shows us there is warmth in the world and it’s just so positive it can’t help but make you smile’

‘Uplifting and empowering… a story about friendship, love and finding the bright side of life’ — Debbie Johnson

Nine years ago, Zoe Taylor returned from London to the quiet hamlet of Westholme with her tail between her legs and a bun in the oven. Where once her job as a journalist saw her tearing off to Paris at a moment’s notice after a lead, now the single mum covers the local news desk. At least, she did… until she’s unceremoniously let go.

When Zoe invites her friends over to commiserate, wine and whining soon turns into something more… and before the night is out she’s plotted her next step: The Good News Gazette.

Now, as a developer threatens to force Westholme into the twenty-first century, Zoe’s good news movement finds her leading a covert campaign as a community crusader. She may have started The Good News Gazette as a way to save herself, but she might just be able to save Westholme in the process…

Readers love The Good News Gazette:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A wonderful, lighthearted novel… I loved it!’

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Oh my, I needed this book!! This was heart-warming and uplifting, and one of those fun reads where you just don't want to put it down!!’

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A good, hopeful story that I loved reading’

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Really heart-warming and uplifting… I couldn’t stop laughing

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Absolutely joyous… The sense of community and friendship that runs throughout is just lovely!!!’

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Just the book I needed at the moment… Uplifting, happy, feel good and life-affirming

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Beautiful, comforting, feel good read!! Real curl up on the sofa stuff!’

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Five-star praise highlights The Good News Gazette as a heart-warming, uplifting, and joyous story. Readers celebrate its lighthearted tone, strong sense of community, and inspirational message about friendship and hope. Described as the perfect feel-good, curl-up-on-the-sofa read, it brings laughter, comfort, and positivity, making it an absolute must for fans of uplifting romance.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008475840

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 March 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: One More Chapter

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Jessie Wells lives with her husband and two children in Merseyside. She has always written in some form, and previously worked as a journalist on the Liverpool Echo and Sunday Mirror and as a freelancer for various national women's magazines and newspapers before moving into finance. She loves nothing more than getting lost in her imaginary worlds, which are largely filled with romance, communities bursting with character and a large dose of positivity.

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