A Standalone Suspenseful Romance
Kate will do anything to protect her children. Running from the life she once knew is her only choice.
Fleeing New York with her two young children, she seeks refuge on a remote Colorado ranch, hoping the wide-open landscape will finally keep them safe. But the past has a way of catching up.
An unexpected encounter with a man she once trusted stirs long-buried feelings and raises questions she is not sure she is ready to answer. As Kate begins to rebuild her life in unfamiliar surroundings, small-town secrets, the pressures of single motherhood and a growing sense of danger begin to close in.
To protect her children and reclaim her future, Kate must decide whether she can trust her instincts, confront the threats she thought she had escaped and open her heart to a slow-burn romance that could change everything.
An emotionally rich romance-led emotional suspense story of resilience, healing, and the courage it takes to begin again.
‘Tait has created a real page-turner and shown herself to be a successful adult fiction novelist.’
– Book of the Week, Courier’s Weekend Magazine
‘Pauline Tait is a spellbinding storyteller whose ability to transport readers inside the twists and turns of Kate’s plight leaves readers breathless. She word-paints, in vivid detail, the splendour of the Colorado landscape, and she creates characters who are raw and real.’
‘Pauline word-paints, in vivid detail, the splendour of the Colorado landscape, and she creates characters who are raw and real.’
‘A Life of Their Own is such a triumphant and uplifting story and focusses on the resilience of Kate and her children.’
‘It was a beautifully written novel by an extremely talented writer. Excellent character depiction, plus an exciting storyline make for a roaring success. Highly recommended.‘
‘A Life of Their Own is an unforgettable novel. I admire and resect Pauline Tait’s artistry and can not wait to read more of her work.’
‘The physical and emotional landscapes are beautifully realised in this stirring tale of recovery and restoration.’
Book One in The Maren Bay Series
After ten years lost to dissociative amnesia, Abigail returns to Lochside on the Isle of Skye with no memory of the life she left behind, and a newly broken heart.
The house she once called home feels familiar, yet her past remains just beyond her reach.
As Abigail begins to rebuild her life, fragments of emotion surface without warning. Faces stir feelings she cannot place. Conversations leave her unsettled, and everyone seems to know more than they are willing to say.
The closer Abigail moves towards the truth, the more she senses her missing memories are bound to secrets others would rather leave unsaid.
Caught between what she feels and what she cannot remember, Abigail must decide who she can trust, which parts of the past she is ready to uncover, and whether she can risk opening her heart to a slow-burn romance that offers both hope and danger.
A romance-led emotional suspense story of memory, secrets, healing and the courage it takes to begin again.
‘Your writing shows exceptional craft and artistic vision.’
– International Page Turner Book Awards
‘Abigail Returns is a masterfully complex and intriguing tale of love, loyalty, betrayal and subterfuge that keeps readers on edge from its inception to its conclusion.’
‘A brilliant plot that plays out well, with a dramatic ending that is incredibly satisfying.’
‘Pauline Tait is a remarkable storyteller who creates authentically dynamic characters with whom readers develop an immediate connection.’
‘I completely loved this book! I never, in a million years, expected the twist within this story. It was incredible and completely unexpected. When it came to Jamie, I absolutely adored him, I admired the amount of respect that he had for Abigail and how patient he was. It was very difficult to put down, I was completely consumed by it.
‘ Beautifully descriptive writing and character depictions. I enjoyed the writer’s vivid imagery throughout the book and was intrigued as the story unfolded.’
‘ Ideal for fans of Nicholas Sparks’ novels.’
Book Two in The Maren Bay Series
Struggling to come to terms with the loss of her mother, Anna sets out to uncover the truth about her family and her mother’s hidden past.
A letter, a photograph and the Old Lodge lead her back to the Isle of Skye, the island she loved as a child and a place simmering with long-buried secrets.
As Anna begins to settle into island life, what she discovers leaves her increasingly unsettled. Hamish, handsome, quiet and guarded, seems unnerved by her presence, though she cannot understand why. Ben, a polished city visitor eager to help, offers friendship, yet Anna senses his arrival may be far from coincidence.
When a newly discovered family member steps into her life, Anna realises that not every truth brings comfort. Some answers draw closer, while others remain frustratingly out of reach, all pointing to things her mother left unsaid.
To move forward, Anna must decide who she can trust, what she is ready to leave behind and whether she can open her heart to a slow-burn romance as the past continues to surface.
A romance-led emotional suspense story of family secrets, resilience and the courage it takes to begin again.
Voted a Waterstones Dundee Favourite Read of the Year 2024
‘Pauline’s second book in the Maren Bay Series, Anna’s Promise, is a brilliantly dynamic, cross genre story. Following on perfectly from Abigail Returns.’
‘What a fantastic 2nd book in the series. I couldn’t put it down. I think these books would make a fantastic tv series.’
‘Pauline is a passionate and natural storyteller. Seamlessly weaving elements of her first story into Anna’s story.’
‘Pauline’s skill in bringing characters to life and keeping you eagerly turning the pages never fails.’
‘Tait has a wonderful writing style that truly pulls you into the story, providing emotional connections and a level of details that truly brings the book to life.’