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The ninth book in the series finds young couple Tom and Emily, going through their own personal trauma.Austin, while supporting wife Yvette through another operation and yet another medical problem, is left to comfort them while Jack and Zoe are away on holiday.The four friends grow closer when Yvette's latest diagnosis deals them all a fresh blow.

Updated June 2024.Yvonne Marrs's Introduction to her Fictional Series, including her first four series - 'When The Sax Man Plays', 'Football Crazy', The 'Aiden Lewis Octet' and 'Undeserved', plus extracts from books in the as yet unfinished disability series, 'Can't Buy Health'.Also featuring extracts from standalone books: 'Castiliano Vulgo', 'Harbourtown Murder', 'Termination at the Halt' - and her book of poems, 'Putting The Visible In So Called Invisible Illnesses Through Poetry'.

The finale of the season sees the end of the struggles of our main character, as many would have predicted years ago! Find out how the characters cope with their loss, and how life will go on.

Heartbroken Patti vows revenge on her ex-partner when he not only turns down her marriage proposal but also confesses there is someone else, leaving her although she is six months pregnant with his child. When she suffers an accident on the way home that robs her of the baby - the second she has lost - she believes that she is not meant to be a mother after all.A chance encounter with Jonny for a one-night stand leaves Patti able to think clearly about her plans. Parting the next morning, she is unsure if they will see each other again, despite his promise to come back. Months down the line, their failure to use protection blossoms into a multiple pregnancy for Patti.Alone and frightened, and no idea how to contact him, she confides in work colleague, Cheryl, and is surprised when Cheryl takes her under her wing. Will Patti be able to hold on to see the end of this pregnancy? Will Jonny ever return? If he does, what will happen when he finds out the result of their night of passion?

Ann, Harry and their family move in with Aiden and Nicole as his health declines. It is a decision that makes sense in many ways, but nobody is sure if Aiden will agree. Now that Justin and Lynn are back in Brighton with Jonathan and James, Harry wants to look after Aiden. Charlotte is offered a knight in shining armour in the form of Mike - but will she push away his good intentions after her painful divorce? She too spends a lot of time with Nicole and Aiden, also wanting to be near when she is needed. Bobbie is heading to Brighton university with Daniel, but still promises to be around to help her family. Mindful that Harry and Ann have their hands full with their growing family, and Aiden's needs, she knows she can juggle her studies and home responsibilities.

The third book in the Undeserved series finds Ann and Harry taking on more family responsibilities. Mike and Charlotte arrange their wedding with the hope that both Aiden and Nicole will be well enough to be there on the day, or the whole idea is off. What will happen?

More torment befalls Aiden, and his family continue to support and look after him. Bobbie suffers two terrible incidents - one after another - weeks before her exams that would put any student off, but bounces back surprisingly well with help from her knight in shining armour, Daniel. Charlotte and Mike's relationship blossoms, despite the difficulties of getting time together with Charlotte helping not only Nicole and Aiden, but Harry and Ann as well.

The last book in the Octet finds both brothers struggling with their medical conditions, even with their family around to help and support them through their battles.Charlotte is still helping Nicole, Harry and Ann to look after Aiden. When her annual hospital appointment occurs while Aiden is suffering particularly badly, she attends alone - but Nicole has a plan.Will the end of the series signify the end for one, or both of the brothers?

Aiden's health struggles are helped immensely by a new doctor to their surgery. Dr Ann Jacobsen is a respiratory specialist GP who has recently moved to the seaside town seeking a new life after her messy divorce. While treating him, she falls in love with his son, Harry. Soon the pair realise they have a lot in common and develop a loving partnership.Although Nicole and Charlotte no longer play competitively, they still get together for recreational tennis and Nicole at times helps out at Charlotte's classes. Theirs is a bond that is ever strengthening, something Nicole is grateful for as Aiden's health declines and her ability to cope also take a downward slide.Justin too is struggling to cope with his brother's illnesses, the strain beginning to take a toll on him mentally and physically. Lynn is a caring wife, and she splits her time between her family members, but Justin is unsure whether or not she will understand.

Everyone is struggling - Justin with his mental and physical health; Nicole with coping with the demands of looking after her poorly spouse; Lynn with trying to split herself in two dealing with both Aiden's and Justin's health problems.As grateful as Aiden is to have his family around to help and support him, he cannot shake the feeling that he is a terrible burden to them all. Charlotte moves in, temporarily at least, to help Nicole as Lynn and Justin are staying in Brighton with James and Jonathan while Justin recuperates.Harry and Ann too are nearby to help out, despite having their family double overnight when Harry's children from his first marriage suddenly come to live with them. His wedding to Ann is planned as a simple affair - but nothing is ever simple.Find out how the family cope with all of their struggles in the second to last book in the series.

Aiden is still bravely battling his medical conditions; while his brother can't cope being so helpless in it all. Justin is still convinced that this all harks back to their accident, and blames himself for Aiden's torment.Will Justin get the help he needs to continue to support his poorly brother? Will Aiden's condition improve, or worsen?Harry and Ann's relationship develops, surviving the shock news that she falls pregnant with twins.As Justin loses control, Lynn vows that their rocky relationship is over - but is that just a knee jerk reaction?

Set in a fictional corner of Cornwall, Conning mainland has several islands nearby, one of which is Harbourtown. A busy place for shipping imports, the local RNLI and new visitor attractions - a wildlife tour, new Inn and Cafe and gift shop.Shock is felt by everyone in the area when what was thought to be an accidental death on the quayside is ruled to be a murder - this means that the murderer is one of them!At first there seems to be no witnesses, but Inspector Venus discovers there was one. However, there is a problem with this - he is a cat!Trade within the area drastically falls with the news and it is up to local policeman, Walter, and Inspector Venus to not only find the murderer but also to solve the problem of Harbourtown becoming a ghost town! Can the pair restore normality to Harbourtown before it is too late?

The eighth book in the series reveals Jack and Zoe's relationship going beyond repair - or is it? Yvette's health deteriorates further, leading her to have several cardiac operations, all as a result from taking the miracle cure injection. Austin is, as usual, blaming himself for her downfall, his own health slipping. Tom and Emily have news, as does Kim. Their younger twin siblings are moving out of the family home and into their own place as part of growing up. It seems everyone is having a drastic life change at the same time!

With Austin and Yvette not yet recuperated from their trauma, Tom takes over Austin's idea for a weekend visit to an arboretum in autumn.It is a perfect getaway, and with his new partner Emily, Tom gets over his reluctance to be involved in another serious relationship after two previous heart breaks.After an unexpected hospitalisation, Austin has to resign from the Premiers for the good of his health. As Yvette's health also declines, the couple are thankful for Tom's permanence in their lives.

Now that the foursome have moved to a larger, shared house up on The Downs, Aiden and Nicole's seafront apartment is empty. But not for long as Aiden's son, Harry, seeks a fresh start after his surprise divorce. He also undergoes a trial to become Assistant Manager at Eastbourne Borough, the local football team.Whilst Aiden struggles with illness, Nicole vetoes invitations to play tennis all around the world - both with Charlotte and mixed doubles with Mike. Her concentration isn't there for her writing either. Eventually, she decides to take on publishing their books herself, unable to fulfil any company's demands - and unwilling to put anything in front of Aiden's health.Justin and Lynn too have a surprise in between all of this when their son, James, turns up unannounced with partner Jonathan.

A selection of fifty poems written by Yvonne Marrs looking at So Called Invisible Illnesses from a sufferer's point of view. From here, a charity music single was produced by Sir Joshua Francis, in order to raise awareness for fellow sufferers.

The fifth book in the series sees Tom and Sophie fall in love, despite Tom's misgivings over getting into another relationship. Does his intuition tell him of the future, or is it his imagination? Yvette's latest seizure affects her memory to the extent that she forgets Jack - and the two couples' joint wedding. Zoe helps Jack to overcome his illness challenges and Austin sends him to a specialist - will it work out? Jack and Austin continue activities with the Premiers, bringing the team more success.

Austin and Yvette have been kidnapped. His pledge that he will protect her no matter what happens echoes in Austin's head, but can he protect her from the masked men holding them captive?Without any idea why they have been kidnapped, Austin and Yvette at an immediate disadvantage. Their basic security system was triggered, but not fast enough to ensure the emergency services found the couple still in their car.Taken to a remote location after their abandoned car is blown up, are their chances of rescue also blown?

European touring beckons for the famous brothers and their books. Nicole arranges the scheduling to ensure it is not too demanding on her husband, knowing as Aiden does that they'd only discover it to be so when it was too late.When the new publishers break their agreed contractual terms, Nicole has their legal team instigate proceedings when Aiden is hospitalised as a result. The publishing world is set alight with news of their accounts being up for tender. Nicole has her own career to juggle, she can't look after everything, but when they need a new manager she has an ideal candidate in mind.Aiden's infamous feeling tells him that Nicole's love of tennis is more than fan based, arranging for her to have lessons with a former Paralympic star, Charlotte. She takes to it like a duck to water, and is relieved to have his managerial magic on her side when she agrees to play competitively. How far can she rise up the rankings?

As the idea of a third book is in Aiden's mind, once Nicole suggests it, and Justin's memoirs also in the pipeline, it is time for reminiscence of his career. With a new publisher to please, Nicole is working on her next book once she has shaped her brother-in-law's work.Tentatively planning a book tour for the famous brothers, and herself also, everything comes to a halt as Aiden's health problems increase. The more he struggles, the stronger the foursome become.Gradually as Aiden recovers, the two couples return to their separate lives. They all know that it is a matter of time until the next episode with Aiden's health, and that support from Justin and Lynn will be necessary long term.

Our fourth book in the series sees Zoe and Yvette reminisce about the days before kids and movies.When Jack's health problem returns, Austin sends him to a specialist to help Jack keep his grip on his life and his family.Tom finds new love, after having his heart broken by a former fiance years before. Throwing himself into work to forget his heartache worked for a while but when he moves back to the coast, he meets a young lady who reminds him a lot of Yvette. He is determined to help her recover from her career ruining accident. Even when he temporarily gives up his job to move in with Austin and Yvette to support them, Sophie is still in his thoughts.As Bob's memoirs are published, he enjoys success both with his team and away from it, helped as always by his Assistant. When his thoughts turn to training up his replacement in the next few years, he is unsure if Austin is the man for the job. Jack takes the helm when Austin is absent and with his managing the school's under 13s to national level, he is the ideal candidate - or is he?Money can't buy health, so it is heartening that some friendships cannot be broken no matter what happens in life.

At the age of 23, Aiden Lewis finally breaks into professional football with a well known London club. Despite his Premiership career lasting just two sweet seasons, his continuation with local side Richmond stands him in good stead for winning a prestigious place in the England squad for the upcoming World Cup competition.Aiden knows that the pressure is on his shoulders during his captaincy of the team to win their matches, a football crazy nation makes many demands on their team - at home and abroad!Undertaking specialist coaching and management training whilst sidelined for several months, Aiden also welcomes his second daughter into the world with wife, Leah. With responsibilities at home taking him away from the sport he loves, will Aiden get a chance to have World Cup glory?

Following the characters from the popular 'Football Crazy' series, the foursome are enjoying retirement from the public eye.Having fallen in love with the seaside town years ago, Nicole and Aiden have made it their retirement home. Now that Aiden has penned his memoirs, a tale spanning two books, the couple agree to double book signings around the country, encountering more than a few problems along the way.Could there be a cure for Aiden's back problem since his and Justin's fateful car accident? They are reassured of the success rate but everything comes with a price, and nothing in Aiden's medical history has been easy so far...Justin and Lynn love the peacefulness of life on the Sunshine Coast, and when Justin is invited to run Eastbourne's new Soccer School, the decision is an easy one to make. Lynn is relieved to be near Aiden and Nicole, knowing they will need support as Aiden's health worsens; she also insists that she will help Justin with his new venture as she has done before.

The third book follows Kim and Rob's wedding day, alas not without drama; Tom's graduation and move back to the big City; and a huge surprise for Austin and Yvette from their publisher.Bob's Premiers hit the big time when they are offered an unusual match with openings for more of the same to follow. Can Bob have his star signing play and get his name up in lights? Austin continues working as Assistant but isn't a regular in the team anymore, so is it possible that Bob's idea will come to fruition?The lives of the foursome are as intertwined as ever, as family life continues.

The fifth and final book in the Football Crazy series has Justin's team - with Aiden's managerial expertise - continuing to rise through the ranks and up into the Premier League, heading towards European football.Having lost his first wife, Leah, to a brain tumour, Aiden is shocked to find that new love, Nicole, completes him in a way he didn't know existed. His family aren't all happy about his decision to marry Nicole three years after they lost Leah - but eventually give their blessing.After an accident involving the brothers on their way to a match, Justin soon recovers, but Aiden is not so lucky. Nicole's idea to spend time in peaceful Eastbourne as part of Aiden's recuperation is a great one, as they both fell in love with the seaside town on their first visit.Two years before, Aiden took Nicole to the annual tennis tournament there when he discovered her love of the sport. Heading from there onwards to Wimbledon, even Aiden is astonished by the difference. Like the tournaments, life too is completely different comparing city living to the peaceful quiet of the seaside.As Aiden contemplates his retirement, will they move from the hustle and bustle of London? The couple liked it enough to marry in Eastbourne, so why not move there also?

Justin feels like he isn't the only one with a point to prove, knowing that his brother was the best England Manager for years, if ever, and it is a waste of his talents to not be managing a team. Being one of those players who is considered beyond his playing prime days, there are many in the same boat - their clubs selling them for younger replacements, but experience and wisdom are things that cannot be bought. It is a seemingly mad idea for Justin to have his own team of older players to lead to FA Cup glory. However, he lacks the necessary management training and experience - but Aiden would be a perfect candidate, if Justin can convince him to come onboard with the idea... Would the idea work? An experienced older team to go from nowhere together to the ultimate final in British football?

This follow on story from the popular When The Sax Man Plays series follows the lives of our characters after the loss of Jason Bottelli.When Georgie meets a producer who wants to make a film of her late husband's life, it is ironic that they meet on the fifth anniversary of Jason's death. Promising minimal stress and involvement for the rest of the family, she agrees to the idea only if she can oversee it.Christopher is adamant that he will also be involved. Aware of his promise to his brother to always look after Georgie, he knows her involvement in the project will bring back more than memories...Scenes are to be recorded in their Music House, and certain items put into storage years ago are brought out for filming. She hasn't lived in the property for years and when her new partner, Jeff, suggests that they build their own home together on the site, the house will soon be destroyed. Does she visit one more time and allow the ghosts of the past to envelop her?Christopher too is hesitant, but Anna convinces him that it is a good idea to do so before it is too late.

The second book shows how life in Cornwall differs to that the four friends had in the big city, but that doesn't necessarily mean it is less lively.After two incidents through playing with the Premiers, one after another, Austin rethinks his participation. As Assistant Manager, there is still a role for him to within the team, but not such an active one. Despite this, there is such a change in the team dynamic... What will happen in the end?With Yvette's health problems continuing, Austin allows Tom, Zoe and Jack's eldest son who is training to be a nurse, to help him out at times. Jack and Zoe are pleased to find their lives are running smoothly, but are thrown by an unexpected announcement from their eldest daughter Kim.

Despite their health issues, Austin and Yvette's marriage is strengthened by their continuing torments. What should be a restful weekend away at their Cornish retreat sees Yvette fall dangerously ill, and the decision is made to move to that part of the world permanently.Events see their friends Zoe and Jack also move to the area with their growing family, and so it seems that the foursome are meant to be living their very different lives there together.At the school football tournament, Austin plays when Tom, Zoe and Jack's eldest son, asks him to. A spectator at the match is owner of the local five-a-side Premiers team, Bob, who immediately wants to sign Austin up.But can he feasibly do this? Austin has to juggle his responsibilities at home, plus his own health concerns, so would becoming Bob's star signing work out?

With his background of management training, along with the success he was a part of at the last World Cup as Team Advisor, it is natural that Aiden Lewis should be the next England Manager. The football crazy nation knows it; however, Aiden isn't convinced that he has the required experience yet.The FA grudgingly agree - sidestepping him to manage their Under 18s team and furthering his training in order to take the reins in the future. Aiden steers the young team to a victory never before seen by a Junior Manager, realising a little too late that he has set the bar too high even for himself to follow the next season.When the senior England team's World Cup dreams are shattered again, Aiden's call up is virtually demanded, but instead he is left working with the junior team. The long term theory is to have leagues of successful England players for years to come. It is a plan that contains a built in contingency - at any time, Aiden could be promoted to England Manager.After another shameful display leaves England not even qualifying for Euro competition, the inevitable call up is made.This will be the third World Cup that Aiden is involved in with the England team - will it be his hat-trick?