Sheila Riley

Sheila Riley is the bestselling author of emotional family sagas with heart, humour, and heroines who don’t back down. Her heart-warming stories brim with northern grit, tangled families, and dark secrets—ideal for fans of Rosie Goodwin, Dilly Court and readers who love page-turners with punch.

Set in the dockside streets of Liverpool, her books follow ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances during the inter-war years edging perilously close to World War Two. Poverty, loss and social injustice are no strangers to the characters in Sheila's books, nor community celebrations, loving families and unbending resilience.

Binding Threads on Beamer Street, the fourth in the series, follows successful event organiser Daisy Haywood catering for the upper-classes who must choose between her heart and her hard-won livelihood while her sister, Bridie is fleeing from London with a case full of money and a deadly secret. Is espionage coming to the banks of the River Mersey? Find out in Binding Threads on Beamer Street.

Sheila Riley’s books—include The Mersey Mistress, The Mersey Orphan - the Dockside series, the beloved Reckoner’s Row and Beamer Street series are known for rich period detail, unputdownable plots, and genuine emotional pull. She has been inspired by tales passed down through generations and the resilience of working-class communities, Sheila writes fiction that feels lived-in, like your nan's best stories with a bit of scandal thrown in. If you're after gripping sagas with strong women, rich settings, and plenty of heart—Sheila’s got a story for you.

Reader reviews:

“A master of weaving warmth and drama into every chapter.”

“A must-read for anyone who loves Call the Midwife or Downton Abbey.”

“Sheila Riley doesn't just write—she transports you.”

Born in Southport and raised in Merseyside, Sheila swapped scissors for storytelling after years as a ladies’ hairdresser. Now, she crafts characters with voices that leap off the page—whether they're gossiping over a brew or standing strong through hard times.