Brides of Bold Street

1962. Even as she gazes at the silk bridal dresses in the window, the little girl's eyes fill with tears. She has dreamed about gowns just like that. But now, lost and alone, she only wants to be held. Just a moment ago, she was in the arms of her mother. Now her only hope lies in Brides of Bold Street, where past and present blur… Brides of Bold Street-a beautiful, historic bridal shop – is all Sabrina Flooks has ever known after being separated from her mother as a little girl. But since meeting handsome Adam Taylor, the magic of the shop has changed-calling to Sabrina with the promise of answers about what really happened to her mother. And when she starts investigating, she is swept away to 1928… A much younger Evelyn, the talented dressmaker who found and raised Sabrina, doesn't even recognise her. And she can't help wondering if this has happened before. Could the reason her mother never came looking be because they were parted across time? With the help of a kind stranger, Sabrina tries to navigate an era of corsets and more horse-drawn carriages than cars as she searches for some hint to her own history. But if she can discover the truth, will she make it back to Adam in the present day, or will it take Sabrina away from everything she holds dear again? You will be totally swept away by Michelle Vernal's beautiful tale of love, loss, and family secrets spanning decades. This enchanting read is perfect for fans of Sandy Taylor, Barbara Davis, and Jean Grainger.

Years ago, Sabrina was found alone, staring at the white satin gowns. Unable to find her mother, the beautiful dresses were all that slowed the tears streaming down her cheeks. Now, the enchanting shop holds the key to discovering what happened that fateful day. But is she ready to give up her future for a chance to find out the truth? Since she was found and raised by Evelyn, the kindly owner of Brides of Bold Street, Sabrina's been training to turn swathes of silk and satin into the dress of any bride's dream. But the talent of the gifted dressmakers isn't the only magic at work at the bridal shop… Because here, among lengths of ribbon and lace trim, the past truly comes to life. And when a blushing bride-to-be comes to the store, asking for Sabrina by name, it seems another adventure through time is waiting. The mother of the bride gave her daughter strict instructions to find Sabrina, because they've somehow, impossibly met before. And need to meet again. Sabrina wonders if this time, using the shop's links to the past, she can finally find the mother she's never known. But with things getting serious with her handsome beau, Adam Taylor, Sabrina is torn… The power of the bridal shop is unpredictable, and Sabrina could risk everything for answers. Will she choose those she loves in the present? Or the chance to uncover the truth of what happened all those years ago? This absolutely gripping and emotional historical fiction novel will sweep you away on a journey through the past, and is perfect for fans of Barbara Davis, Sandy Taylor, and Jean Grainger.