About Rebecca
I was born in beautiful East Sussex and spent my childhood in a wonderfully lively vicarage, always brimming with family, friends, and the occasional surprise visitor from the parish. It was a home full of love, laughter, and endless cups of tea—perhaps where my love for heartfelt stories first began.
I went on to study English at the University of Warwick, which only deepened my passion for books and storytelling. After university, I trained as a criminal lawyer (yes, really!) and more recently worked as a mental health advocate at a psychiatric unit—work that has stayed with me to this day.
These days, I live by the sea in Jersey with my lovely family, and I really make the most of coastal life. Whether I’m bodyboarding in the waves or taking long, blustery walks along the cliffs, there’s something about the sea air that clears my head and fills my heart. I also enjoy the occasional boxing session to blow off steam, and I’m ever so slightly obsessed with board games—Cluedo is my all-time favourite!
My novels are all about love, family, and finding joy in the everyday. I’m beyond grateful that they’ve resonated with so many readers, with two of them reaching No. 1 on the UK Kindle charts. In 2020, I was honoured to be nominated for the Romantic Novel Awards—a moment I’ll always remember.
“If you love stories that blend cozy charm with real-life heart, I hope you’ll find a home in my books!”
The Backstory…
“I was inspired by Rosamunde Pilcher, my favourite author, whose books I've re-read so many times. There's something wonderfully poignant and uplifting about her novels and so when I set about writing my first novel, I wanted it to be similarly feel-good.
For me, writing is about escaping from the real world just as much as I want my readers to feel they’re escaping when they read my books.
They always say write about what you know and so I decided to focus on vicarage life as I grew up in a village parish as the daughter of an eccentric vicar. When my dad was diagnosed with terminal cancer it was the final push I needed to write a book based on life at a vicarage, with a character inspired by him (the vicar, of course!).”
“My dad read the book in draft but sadly died before it was published. He'd have been really thrilled to know that I'm now working full-time as a writer, something I’d dreamed of doing since I was a child.”
Christmas at the Vicarage
“A heart-warming and sometimes heart-breaking story of family, friends, and the festive season. A wonderful Christmas read.”
Christmas at the Vicarage is a heartwarming tale of love, loss, and second chances.
After fifteen years, Rosamunde returns to Potter’s Cove, the coastal village where she once experienced her first love—and the heartbreak that changed her life. This Christmas, she faces her past, reconnects with family, and begins to wonder if happiness could find her again...
As the festive season unfolds, Rosamunde must decide whether to open her heart once more, or risk leaving the past—and love—behind forever. Perfect for fans of emotional, feel-good stories set against the backdrop of holiday cheer!
The author switches time from the past to the present chapter by chapter to explain Rosamunde's past story, but this is a very helpful rather than confusing ploy and works very well.
I would highly recommend this book for a good Christmas read.
It is a well written quick read that is not at all saccharine sweet but rather bitter sweet and is more realistic for that.
I would read more books by this author.
I would recommend this book to Rebecca Shaw fans, people of the 1972 vintage or anyone who fancies a cosy Christmas read.
They say never judge a book by its cover – I'd add never judge a book by its title either. I bought “Christmas at the Vicarage” expecting a light-hearted, Christmas romance. What I got was so much more. It was an in-depth family saga based around the central character, Rosamunde, and flip-flopping in time between now (2014) and her younger days.
I found it very hard to put down – definitely a page-turner, and without murders!
Christmas On The Coast
Christmas On The Coast is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and the power of forgiveness.
As Christmas approaches on the island of Jersey, Libby’s life is unraveling—her police work, her responsibilities as a vicar’s wife, and a growing rift with her best friend, Stella. When Libby uncovers a hidden diary written by her great-aunt Queenie during the Nazi occupation of Jersey, she discovers a long-buried secret that reveals a community torn apart by passion, heartbreak, and revenge...
As the past and present collide, Libby must confront the painful truth—and decide if forgiveness is possible this Christmas. Perfect for fans of historical mysteries and emotional holiday dramas!
Home For Winter
Home for Winter is a compelling story of family, betrayal, and the unbreakable ties that bind us.
Serena Meadows has spent years recovering from her twin sister Luna’s devastating betrayal, but when tragedy brings them back together, Luna is no longer the selfish, cruel woman she once was. However, her attempts to make amends come with a devastating twist that shatters Serena’s world all over again.
Seeking a fresh start with her vicar boyfriend, Will, in a quiet country parish, Serena hopes to escape the shadow of her sister’s past—but Luna’s influence is far from gone.
Can Serena ever truly move on from the woman who haunts her, or is she doomed to be tangled in the webs of family and betrayal forever? Perfect for fans of emotional dramas and complex family dynamics!
It is a book that I would recommend to anyone wanting a warm, fluffy read - perhaps accompanied by a roaring fire and your feet curled under you in a comfortable arm chair!
1st person and passed onto the 2nd. The book will be given to eldest daughter for an extra Christmas gift. These people do not use
computers but play scrabble at local community centre where I was today. The 1st person is 97yrs and felt sadness for the bad twin.
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