By Your Side

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Soak up the perfect summer read and fall in love with Linda & Levi in By Your Side, the latest heart-warmer from the Gavin and Stacey co-creator, Ruth Jones.

'Brilliantly told, you'll laugh, cry - and love it' Woman & Home

'A heartwarming and funny read from the brilliant Ruth Jones' Heat (Book of the Week)

‘Ruth’s books are always a joy and full of gorgeous characters’Prima

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After thirty-three years helping strangers at the council’s Unclaimed Heirs Unit, Linda is looking forward to early retirement.

But first, one last case: tracking down the relatives of the deceased Levi Norman, a Welshman who spent his final years on a remote Scottish island.

As Linda delves into Levi’s past, aided (and occasionally thwarted) by the residents of Storrich, she uncovers more than just his story.

Bursting with heart and humour, By Your Side is about finding joy in the most unlikely connections, and the importance of holding on to friendship, love and community – especially when life gets messy.


**SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2026 RNA ROMANTIC COMEDY AWARD**

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Readers are loving By Your Side!

'Funny and heartbreaking and wonderful. Five huge flashing stars' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'It’s one to devour in one sitting and tell your friends about.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'My first book by the wonderful Ruth Jones and I'm kicking myself I haven't read any sooner.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'Oh, Ruth Jones, that wasn't fair. You made me cry. What a truly lovely story.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'I could not have loved By Your Side more – what a wonderful book!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'I adored By Your Side and was quite bereft to leave these characters behind. By Your Side is such a gorgeous uplifting read, filled with warmth and humour and heart. Read it – you’ll thank me!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'I bloody loved this book!! This is definitely one of those books which I could read over and over again. Wonderful!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

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