The Thirties Club Series by Rebecca Paulinyi

Just about to turn thirty, Macy Maxwell is loving her life. A busy social life, interesting work and a decent salary, she thinks she's got it all figured out. And so what if she thought she'd be married with kids by the time she turned thirty? Life is easy and fun. And then, the night before her thirtieth birthday, everything changes. A near-fatal stroke leaves Macy re-evaluating everything in her life, as she tries to heal and get back the woman she was before... moreJust about to turn thirty, Macy Maxwell is loving her life. A busy social life, interesting work and a decent salary, she thinks she's got it all figured out. And so what if she thought she'd be married with kids by the time she turned thirty? Life is easy and fun. And then, the night before her thirtieth birthday, everything changes. A near-fatal stroke leaves Macy re-evaluating everything in her life, as she tries to heal and get back the woman she was before. Will moving back to rural Northumberland, a stroke support group and a handsome shoulder to cry on help her to find the Macy she was - or help her become the Macy she wants to be? Fans of Sophie Kinsella and JoJo Moyes will love this heart-warming tale of rebuilding a life, finding love and the twists and turns in life's journey. 'At the Stroke of Thirty' is book one in 'The Thirties Club' series, but can be read as a standalone novel. less

Amelia Rockwell has spent most of her adult life taking care of her terminally ill mother. She doesn't resent it - but it's certainly changed her plans for her life. When her mother dies just after Amelia turns thirty, she's plunged into the depths of grief and confusion about what her life is going to look like... moreAmelia Rockwell has spent most of her adult life taking care of her terminally ill mother. She doesn't resent it - but it's certainly changed her plans for her life. When her mother dies just after Amelia turns thirty, she's plunged into the depths of grief and confusion about what her life is going to look like. She struggles to keep up her friendships with the group of friends she sees every week in the local café, but finds solace in a grief support group, and in the arms of one particular member. What started off as one night of comfort seems like it might turn into something more serious - but is Amelia ready to open her heart to anyone? And can she figure out where her life is going to go, without the support from her mother she'd always had? Fans of JoJo Moyes and Sophie Kinsella will love this heart-warming and emotional tale of finding love and one's path in life. 'Life Begins at Thirty' is book two in The Thirties Club series but can be read as a standalone novel. less