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Not OK, Cupid: A sparkling rom-com you won't want to put down!
By Anna Kaling. 2020
Anna Kaling's sparkling debut rom-com, Not OK, Cupid, is perfect for fans of Sophie Ranald, Jo Watson and Sally Thorne.…
Readers are raving about Not OK, Cupid!'I'm pretty sure I have NEVER laughed so hard in my entire life...a rom-com fan's dream' 5* reader review'Great characters, lots of laughs, and oh-so-hot sex scenes' 5* reader review'Positively the best romantic comedy I've read in a long time' 5* reader reviewLove doesn't always follow the rules...Ally Rivers has three jobs, a disastrous dating record, and her gran won't stop talking about sex with eighty-year-old Melvin. Now her best friend Sam confesses his whole family think they're engaged. The longest relationship she's ever been in is fabricated, and her intended is gay. Playing Sam's besotted lover at a family party, Ally discovers the hot gardener she's been flirting with is Sam's dad, Marcus. She even sucks at fake relationships. But Marcus is on to them and embroils Ally in another scheme - encouraging Sam to come out. Scheming is not Ally's forte and, worse, she and Marcus are falling for each other. After years in an unhappy marriage, he's not letting Ally go without a fight, but she's torn between the best friend she'll ever have and the only man she's ever been in love with. Either choice will leave two broken hearts, and Gran will still have a more successful love life than her...A Patchwork Family - Part Four: Coming Home
By Cathy Bramley. 2019
This is part four in an uplifting four-part serial from bestseller Cathy Bramley. Everyone is feeling full of the festive…
spirit at The Evergreens: Christmas is a time when anything feels possible. And Gina has her heart pegged on that being the case as she waits to hear from the bank...Then a surprise visitor at her door helps her see everything in a new light. Family is the most important thing in the world - and can look so different for everyone. Gina has bravely fought for the patchwork family she's made for herself at The Evergreens, so will her Christmas wish come true...?Return to the village of Barnaby and the world of the bestselling novel, The Lemon Tree Cafe. A Patchwork Family is a heartwarming novel told in four parts, following the challenges and triumphs faced by Gina Moss as she swaps an easy life for a happy one. This is the fourth and final part. *****Praise for Cathy Bramley from some of your other favourite authors:'Delightful!' Katie Fforde'A page-turner of a story' Milly Johnson'Delightfully warm with plenty of twists and turns' Trisha Ashley'The perfect romantic tale, to warm your heart and make you smile' Ali McNamara'A delicious, witty story. I loved it! SOPHIE KINSELLAGentlemen! No Little Lady in Your Life? Call the Little Lady Agency:…
everything organised, from your home to your wardrobe, your social life to you. No funny business or laundry.When Melissa is made unfairly redundant from her job at an estate agents' office, she decides it's time for a change. Instead of working for other people, Melissa will go into business for herself: using her organisational skills to whip the lives of London's socially and romantically challenged men into shape.But then Melissa meets Jonathan, and suddenly she must decide if she can mix business with pleasure . . .***READERS LOVE THE LITTLE LADY AGENCY'A heart-warming love story' *****'Very relaxing, enjoyable, entertaining and diverting' *****'Left me with a huge smile on my face' *****'Like a pair of comfy slippers on a cold night' ********Read the rest of Hester Browne's hilarious Little Lady series:The Little Lady AgencyLittle Lady, Big AppleWhat the Lady WantsA Season of Secrets
By Kate Lord Brown. 2015
'The perfect read for a cosy winter's evening beside a crackling log fire' Sussex LifeDiamonds are forever.And hold a thousand…
secrets... When Grace Manners moves to a little cottage on the Wittering Manor estate, she hopes it will be the perfect new beginning after her life was torn apart seven months ago. Ever since her husband disappeared, along with most of their money, Grace has struggled to make ends meet - but now, working for the eccentric Fraser Stratton, she has her own space to make her delicate jewellery once again.Yet as Grace begins to uncover the story behind a beautiful diamond brooch, she becomes drawn into a mysterious family secret that threatens to destroy what little she has left...Praise for Kate Lord Brown:'Absolutely exquisite' Marian Keyes'A wonderful, escapist, nostalgic read' RED'Sweepingly romantic' Katherine Webb'Captivating' YOU'A story of love and adventure, of loss and pain, and heroism' DAILY MAIL----------------------------------------------------Previously published as The Christmas We MetThe Vintage Girl: a sweeping romance that will have you laughing out loud
By Hester Browne. 2012
'What a delicious, witty story, I loved it!' Sophie KinsellaThe last thing Evie expects to find in the Scottish Highlands…
is love . . .When Evie Nicholson is asked to visit Kettlesheer Castle in Scotland to archive the family heirlooms, she jumps at the chance. Evie's passion for antiques means that, for her, the castle is a treasure trove of mysteries just waiting to be uncovered.But in each heirloom lies a story, and in the course of her investigations Evie stumbles upon some long-buried family secrets. Add handsome, gloomy heir Robert McAndrew and a traditional candlelit gala to the mix, and Evie's heart is sent reeling with an enthusiasm that may just extend beyond the Kettlesheer silver . . .'Deliciously addictive, feel-good comedy' Cosmopolitan 'Funny and flirty, we guarantee you'll devour this book in one sitting' GlamourWHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE VINTAGE GIRL'I am off to buy more from Hester Browne!' *****'A sweeping romance that will have you laughing out loud' *****'A must for all romantic history lovers' *****'Funny, sweet, romantic' *****'Couldn't ask for more!' *****No Reservations: Salon Games Book 2 (Salon Games)
By Stephanie Julian. 2013
For fans of Maya Banks, Beth Kery and Jo Davis comes the second scorching-hot and intoxicatingly romantic installment in Stephanie…
Julian's Salon Games series.Play by the rules and you'll never get what you deserve.Tyler Golden is all about control. It's an attitude that helped him and his brother build Haven, a boutique hotel in Philadelphia. The only thing Tyler couldn't control was his fiancee's death. It left him emotionally guarded, and willing to go only so far with women: satisfying his sexual needs. Kate Song knows the feeling. Her sole focus is her dream to be a lingerie designer. She's not about to be distracted by any man. No matter who he is. Or how demanding. Or forceful. Or captivatingly sexy. Or so she thought. Tyler has the power to make her dream come true. Who can say no to such a dominating personality? Who would want to? Not Kate. Offering her body for submission is one thing. But giving her heart and soul is another. Now Tyler may discover that the one woman who taught him to love again is the one woman he might not be able to keep.This game isn't over yet... To play more seductive Salon Games, return to the series with Over Exposed. And don't miss Book One in the series, By Private Invitation.Defiant: MacKinnon's Rangers 3 (MacKinnon's Rangers)
By Pamela Clare. 2012
Pamela Clare brings her expert plotting, sizzling chemistry and thrilling adventure to her sweeping MacKinnon's Rangers series, in the grand…
tradition of The Last of the Mohicans, perfect for fans of Maya Banks, Monica McCarty and Zoe Archer.They were a band of brothers, their loyalty to one another forged by hardship and battle, the bond between these Highland warriors, rugged colonials, and fierce Native Americans stronger even than blood ties.Major Connor MacKinnon despises his commander, Lord William Wentworth, beyond all other men. Ordered to rescue Wentworth's niece after the Shawnee take her captive, he expects Lady Sarah Woodville to be every bit as contemptible as her uncle. Instead, he finds a brave and beautiful lass in desperate peril. But the only way to free Sarah is for Connor to defeat the Shawnee warrior who kidnapped her - and claim her himself.Torn by tragedy from her sheltered life in London, Lady Sarah is unprepared for the harshness of the frontier - or for the attraction she feels toward Connor. When they reach civilization, however, it is she who must protect him. For if her uncle knew all that Connor had done to save her, he would surely kill him. But the flames of passion, once kindled, are difficult to deny. As desire transforms into love, Connor will have to defy an empire to keep Sarah at his side.Be swept away by the other sexy MacKinnon's Rangers in Surrender and Untamed. Or take a wildly romantic ride with Pamela Clare's I-Team: Extreme Exposure, Hard Evidence, Unlawful Contact, Naked Edge, Breaking Point, Striking Distance, Seduction Game.A Patchwork Family - Part Three: Taking Chances
By Cathy Bramley. 2019
This is part three in an uplifting four-part serial from bestseller Cathy Bramley. After Gina and her friends' attempts at…
sabotage, the future of The Evergreens still hangs in the balance. To make matters even more complicated, she can now add one sweet kiss to the mix... and another prospective buyer. As the weight of her promise to save the house hangs heavily over her, seeing the children bubbling with joy in a crafting session with the elders lights a fresh fire in her belly.Deep down Gina believes that some risks are worth taking. The question is, does she believe in herself?Return to the village of Barnaby and the world of the bestselling novel, The Lemon Tree Cafe. A Patchwork Family is a heartwarming novel told in four parts, following the challenges and triumphs faced by Gina Moss as she swaps an easy life for a happy one. This is the third part. *****Praise for Cathy Bramley from some of your other favourite authors:'Delightful!' Katie Fforde'A page-turner of a story' Milly Johnson'Delightfully warm with plenty of twists and turns' Trisha Ashley'The perfect romantic tale, to warm your heart and make you smile' Ali McNamara'This is romantic comedy PERFECTION and if you don't read it, you really are missing out' 5* reader review'The romance,…
writing style and wit in this book is second to none. I have nothing but praise for this book' 5* reader review'I devoured this book in a single morning, and I can't wait to reread it' 5* reader review'The overall feeling from reading this book is like being enveloped in a warm hug from that special someone in your life' 5* reader review'The New York backdrop was classic Lauren Layne as was the banter and I loved her modern day spin on this fairy tale romance' 5* reader reviewLove Is Blind meets You've Got Mail in this laugh-out-loud romantic comedy following two thirty-somethings who meet on a blind dating app - only to realize that their online chemistry is nothing compared to their offline rivalry.Perpetually cheerful and eager to please, Gracie Cooper strives to make the best out of every situation. When her father dies, she sets aside her dreams of pursuing her passion for art to take over his Midtown Manhattan champagne shop. She soon finds out that the store's profit margins are being squeezed and a giant corporation headed by the impossibly handsome, but irritatingly arrogant Sebastian Andrews is proposing a buyout. Gracie can't bear the thought of throwing away her father's dream and, overwhelmed, she seeks advice and solace from the faceless 'Sir', with whom she connected on a blind dating app where matches get to know each other before exchanging real names or photos. But although Gracie finds herself slowly falling for Sir online, she has no idea she's already met him in real life...and they can't stand each other.'The word charm is pretty much synonymous with Lauren Layne' Hypable'Fans of Nora Ephron will adore this' Lori Nelson Spielman''As light and refreshing as a glass of champagne...will have you smiling from the first swoon-worthy page to the last' Jill Shalvis'Lauren Layne's books are as effervescent and delicious as a brunch mimosa. As soon as you read one, you're going to want another - IMMEDIATELY!' Karen Hawkins, New York Times bestselling author 'The queen of witty dialogue' Rachel Van Dyken, New York Times bestselling author 'Lauren Layne is a master at sexy banter and funny dialogue' BookPageWant more fun, fresh, flirty and very sexy rom-com? Check out all of Lauren's books! Don't miss:Made in ManhattanThe PrenupThe Central Park Pact seriesOxford seriesWedding Belles seriesI Do, I Don't seriesLove, Unexpectedly seriesThe Post Office Girls: Book One in a heartwarming and uplifting new wartime saga series
By Poppy Cooper. 2021
With the Great War raging, can they keep Britain going? 1915. On Beth Healey's eighteenth birthday, she hopes that she…
will be able to forget the ghastly war and celebrate. But that evening, her twin brother Ned announces that he has signed up to fight. No longer able to stand working in her parents' village shop while others are doing their bit, Beth applies to join the Army Post Office's new Home Depot on the Regent's Park, and is astounded to be accepted. She will be responsible for making sure that letters and parcels get through to the troops on the front line. Beth is thrilled to be a crucial part of the war effort and soon makes friends with fellow post girls Milly and Nora, and meets the handsome James. But just as she begins to feel that her life has finally begun, everything starts falling apart, with devastating consequences for Beth and perhaps even the outcome of the war itself. Can Beth and her new friends keep it all together and find happiness at last?By Private Invitation: Salon Games Book 1 (Salon Games)
By Stephanie Julian. 2012
For fans of Maya Banks, Beth Kery and Jo Davis comes the first sizzlingly romantic and highly erotic installment in…
Stephanie Julian's Salon Games series.Some invitations don't need to be sent...only accepted. Antiques dealer Annabelle Elder's life is nowhere near as passionate as the erotic art she collects. Intending to explore her desires at a decadent New Year's Eve party, she finds unexpected passion in the arms of Jared Golden... Handsome, rich and charming, Jared has created an anything-goes pleasure palace at the Haven Hotel, catering to every special wish. Seducing Annabelle was easy, yet being seduced in turn was unanticipated... But in exploring their sensual fantasies, Jared and Annabelle are caught in a web of painful secrets and troubled pasts. And to face the truth they must trust in the power of true love...This game is only the beginning... To play more seductive Salon Games, return to the series with No Reservations and Over Exposed.By Private Invitation: Salon Games Book 1 (Salon Games)
By Stephanie Julian. 2012
For fans of Maya Banks, Beth Kery and Jo Davis comes the first sizzlingly romantic and highly erotic installment in…
Stephanie Julian's Salon Games series.Some invitations don't need to be sent...only accepted. Antiques dealer Annabelle Elder's life is nowhere near as passionate as the erotic art she collects. Intending to explore her desires at a decadent New Year's Eve party, she finds unexpected passion in the arms of Jared Golden... Handsome, rich and charming, Jared has created an anything-goes pleasure palace at the Haven Hotel, catering to every special wish. Seducing Annabelle was easy, yet being seduced in turn was unanticipated... But in exploring their sensual fantasies, Jared and Annabelle are caught in a web of painful secrets and troubled pasts. And to face the truth they must trust in the power of true love...This game is only the beginning... To play more seductive Salon Games, return to the series with No Reservations and Over Exposed.'Playful and joyous and packed with Laura's gentle warmth and wicked humour. Loved it!' MILLY JOHNSON'A lovely, uplifting story' DEBBIE…
JOHNSON'Laura Kemp's signature warmth shines through to create a book that is like a big, warm cwtch' DARCIE BOLEYN'Warmed my heart, flipped my tummy and dampened my eyes. Lovely!' JO CLEGGOne chance encounter might just change everything...On the day that Betty meets Guy, her life is changed forever. She never thought she'd see him again, but a few months later, realizes she has something of his that needs returning... So, she writes him a letter. It's the perfect solution for Betty - it means she doesn't need to tell Guy about what really happened that day, and the secret she's been hiding. For Guy, Betty's letter arrives at his repair shop at the perfect time. His whole world has come crashing down around him and for the first time in a long time, he starts to feel hopeful. But can you really begin to fall in love with someone you've only met once...?Flying High
By Alison Tyler, Rachel Kramer Bussel. 2014
This red-hot guide to getting it on at 30,000 feet will have readers racing to the ticket counter so they…
too can be Flying High. Editor Rachel Kramer Bussel presents scintillating stories of one-flight-stand seductions by strangers, frisky flight attendants, pent-up pilots, an exhibitionist screen star who's hot to trot, a female flying instructor who takes two male students under her wing, and a couple who take advantage of the latest in-flight technology. Featuring arousing new works by Alison Tyler, Thomas, S. Roche, Elizabeth Coldwell, and many more, Flying High is sure to make anyone a frequent flyer!The Duke Of Shadows
By Meredith Duran. 2008
Meredith Duran returns with another witty, humorous and smart romance. Fans of Julia Quinn, Jane Feather and Eloisa James will…
delight in Meredith's trademark headstrong heroine, cunning hero and tale of deep emotional intensity!From exotic sandstone palaces... Sick of tragedy, done with rebellion, Emmaline Martin vows to settle quietly into British Indian society. But when the pillars of privilege topple, her fiance's betrayal leaves Emma no choice. She must turn for help to the one man whom she should not trust, but cannot resist: Julian Sinclair, the dangerous and dazzling heir to the Duke of Auburn. To the marble halls of London... In London, they toast Sinclair with champagne. In India, they call him a traitor. Cynical and impatient with both worlds, Julian has never imagined that the place he might belong is in the embrace of a woman with a reluctant laugh and haunted eyes. But in a time of terrible darkness, he and Emma will discover that love itself can be perilous - and that a single decision can alter one's life forever. Destiny follows wherever you run. A lifetime of grief later, in a cold London spring, Emma and Julian must finally confront the truth: no matter how hard one tries to deny it, some pasts cannot be disowned...and some passions never die.Looking for more Meredith Duran novels? Try Written On Your Skin or her Rules for the Reckless series.Luck Be A Lady: Rules for the Reckless 4 (Rules for the Reckless #5)
By Meredith Duran. 2015
Meredith Duran returns with another witty, humorous and smart romance in the fourth book of her Rules for the Reckless…
series. Fans of Julia Quinn, Jane Feather and Eloisa James will delight in Meredith's trademark headstrong heroine, cunning hero and tale of deep emotional intensity!Enter Eveleigh's Auction Rooms at your own risk. Prepare to part with your fortune...and lose your heart.They call her the Ice Queen. Catherine Everleigh is London's loveliest heiress, but a bitter lesson in heartbreak has taught her to keep to herself. All she desires is her birthright - the auction house that was mercilessly stolen from her. To win this war, she'll need a powerful ally. Who better than infamous crime lord Nicholas O'Shea? A marriage of convenience will serve them both.Having conquered the city's underworld, Nick seeks a new challenge. Marrying Catherine will give him the guise of legitimacy and access to her elite world - no one need know he's coveted her for a year now. Their arrangement is strictly business, free from the weakness of love. Seduction, however, is an altogether different matter - an enticing game that he's determined she'll play, and what's more, enjoy... Want more Rules for the Reckless? Don't miss Your Wicked Heart or Fool Me Twice.Christmas at the Village Sewing Shop
By Helen Rolfe. 2021
'The perfect festive read!' DEBBIE JOHNSON 'Full of festive spirit and intriguing family secrets!' HEIDI SWAINCan three sisters stitch their…
family back together? Loretta loves running the little village sewing shop in Butterbury. Some of her most precious memories are sitting with her three daughters Daisy, Ginny and Fern, stitching together pieces of material - and their hopes and dreams.But this Christmas the family is coming apart at the seams: Fern feels like she's failing at motherhood and marriage, Ginny's passion for her job as a midwife is fading, Daisy is desperate to prove she ' s changed since her wild younger years - and most of all, Loretta seems to be hiding something...As they come together to create a new festive quilt, the bond between the sisters begins to heal. But when Loretta reveals the real reason she's brought them all home, can the sisters mend the quilt, and their family, in time for Christmas?Full of kindness, community and festive magic, this is a treat to curl up with this Christmas! Perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley, Jenny Colgan and Ali McNamaraThe Christmas Holiday: The perfect heart-warming read full of festive magic
By Sophie Claire. 2019
'A sumptuous Christmas romance' Woman & Home magazine'A cosy and heart-warming Christmas read - the perfect festive treat' Heidi Swain'A…
fun and festive read' Trisha Ashley***Can a trip away lead you home?After a bad break-up, eternal optimist Evie Miller has moved to the small village of Willowbrook to finally pursue her dream of opening a craft shop. Unfortunately, with money worries and an ex-boyfriend determined to track her down, her fresh start isn't going entirely to plan.Jake Hartwood is also looking to escape his past. Haunted by the loss of his wife, he's determined not to get close to anyone again - and the last thing he wants is to be celebrating this December.Hoping to avoid the festivities, Evie and Jake arrange to escape Christmas together as friends in Provence. But will the magic of the season change things between them?And what happens if one of them starts to feel something more?*****Readers are loving The Christmas Holiday!'This was a wonderful festive story full of intrigue, drama and romance.' Five stars'A lovely heart warming story. Loved it.' Five stars'This is definitely a book to curl up with of an evening, a book to make you smile and feel happy. The characters are so lovely, the writing so warm.' Five stars'I loved this book, and read it in one sitting.' Five stars'A lovely heart-warming book that I could not put down. I really strongly recommend and can't wait to see what's next from this author!' Five starsA Winter's Dream: A heart-warming and feel-good cosy read for Christmas
By Sophie Claire. 2020
'Sophie's novels are perfect for cosy escapism' - Heidi Swain_____________________________Liberty has never been a risk-taker. She loves the routine of…
her quiet life in the charming village of Willowbrook, with her Labrador, Charlie. But the arrival of a mysterious gift prompts Liberty to make some changes: starting with a daily challenge to say yes to everything for the month of December... Fearless and independent, Alex could hardly be a less obvious fit for peaceful village life. But after an accident cuts short his promising motorcycling career, he finds himself in Willowbrook in search of new direction. When the pair become unlikely housemates, sparks fly at Damselfly Cottage. Will living together prove impossible - especially when the first snow falls? Or, cut off from the outside world, can they help each other find what it takes to be brave this Christmas? *****Readers love Sophie Claire!'This was a wonderful festive story full of intrigue, drama and romance.' Five stars'A lovely heart warming story. Loved it.' Five stars'This is definitely a book to curl up with of an evening, a book to make you smile and feel happy. The characters are so lovely, the writing so warm.' Five stars'I loved this book, and read it in one sitting.' Five stars'A lovely heart-warming book that I could not put down. I really strongly recommend and can't wait to see what's next from this author!' Five starsThe Christmas Holiday: The perfect heart-warming read full of festive magic
By Sophie Claire. 2019
'A cosy and heart-warming Christmas read - the perfect festive treat' Heidi Swain'A fun and festive read' Trisha Ashley***Can a…
trip away lead you home?After a bad break-up, eternal optimist Evie Miller has moved to the small village of Willowbrook to finally pursue her dream of opening a craft shop. Unfortunately, with money worries and an ex-boyfriend determined to track her down, her fresh start isn't going entirely to plan.Jake Hartwood is also looking to escape his past. Haunted by the loss of his wife, he's determined not to get close to anyone again - and the last thing he wants is to be celebrating this December.Hoping to avoid the festivities, Evie and Jake arrange to escape Christmas together as friends in Provence. But will the magic of the season change things between them?And what happens if one of them starts to feel something more?