Hearts of gold series

Bethan Powell is a trainee midwife from a proud mining family. Andrew John is a young doctor from a big house on Pontypridd Common, a very different world. When they meet they gradually fall in love, but will this be enough to overcome the prejudices of their families?  Book 1 of series

In Pontypridd in 1938, tongues are quick to wag when Bethan John comes back to her mining family's house with her new baby - but without her husband, or any word of explanation. Ostracised by most - even her own mother - Bethan faces a lonely struggle to survive. Then taciturn Russian Charlie, an outsider haunted by his own past, reaches out the hand of friendship, and in so doing begins to thaw his own heart...  Book 3 of series.

Haydn Powell realises his childhood ambition when he returns to Pontypridd as a star. However, his elation is dampened when he discovers the conflicts that have developed in his family.  Book 4 of series.

Pontypridd, in 1939, blackouts and conscription shatter family life. Three women are separated, possibly forever from the men they love.

Jenny Powell's husband, Eddie, abandoned her on her wedding night. Italian Tina Ronconi's sweetheart enlists, just as she and she and her entire family face internment as enemy aliens. Bethan's doctor husband, Andrew is called up, leaving her, pregnant with a toddler to care for.

All they can do is wait. Then comes news of the Allies' retreat at Dunkirk and, for some life will never be the same again.  Book 5 of series.

Set in the dark days of 1941 Ronnie Ronconi returns home from war-torn Italy to the close Welsh community of Pontypridd. After the loss of his beloved wife, Ronnie doesn't expect to fall in love with Diana, the wife of a friend. But can Ronnie and Diana put their own personal happiness ahead of that of an entire family?  Book 6 of series

It is 1946, and as the soldiers return home not all reunions are easy. As the people of Pontypridd start to rebuild their lives, it becomes clear that, for some, the end of the war is only the beginning of other difficulties.  Book 8 of series.

Destitute after World War 2, Magda Janek hoped to build a new life for herself and her baby daughter, Helena. Now, 20 years later, Helena is beautiful, confident and has a good education - she couldn't be happier. Until a tragedy strikes that uncovers the bitter secret Magda carried to her grave. X rated, contains offensive language and explicit sex.  Book 9 of series.