The Storytellers
By (Author) Sue Heath
HarperCollins Publishers
One More Chapter
1st November 2025
14th August 2025
United Kingdom
General
Fiction
Family life fiction
Modern and contemporary fiction: general and literary
Narrative theme: Love and relationships
Paperback
384
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 24mm
270g
A delicious story that wraps itself around your heart Evie Woods
Everyone has a story
The local library is a place for community members to enjoy a cup of coffee, to read a book, to swap a book, to exchange ideas, and maybe even share a piece of themselves. Its also a refuge for people like Hattie, looking to reconnect with her past, and Avril, trying to hide from the future, and Stuart, searching for a new purpose, and librarian Will, whose life has been spun in an unexpected direction.
Apart, they could not be more different from one another, but when a flyer for a writing competition draws Hattie, Avril, Stuart and Will together, they come to discover that a good story doesn't just open your eyes, but also your world
Readers are loving The Secret Ingredient:
It's a long time since a book provoked this much emotional attachment absolutely wonderful
A love story on so many levels It made me cry a lot but it was also uplifting and a real feel good read. Definitely one to curl up with and read in one go!
Beautifully heralds the importance of friendship and connections during times of loss If you enjoyed The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams, I really think you will appreciate this
All the characters are so special A feel good story with loss, love, romance, friendship and more
What a delight a stunning book that examines are individual relationships with food and how it has the power to evoke memories, create friendships and to transform our lives
A poignant tribute to love, resilience, and the transformative power of shared experiences, making it a compelling and emotionally resonant read that transcends the boundaries of grief and ultimately leaves readers with a taste of hope
Sue Heath lives in Cheshire, England. When she isnt working, she can often be found running around agility courses with her spaniel, and in the evenings, she loves to cook and spend time with family and friends.
The Secret Ingredient is an uplifting story that explores how a sense of community, sharing, friendship, love, and a feeling of belonging can help us make sense of life, find comfort, and heal. How we can find our happiness in ordinary things.
Sue has also written fourteen USA Today bestselling romcoms under the pseudonym Zara Stoneley and has sold over half a million copies of her stories worldwide.