Modern and Contemporary romance

Une romance dynamique, pleine d'humour et de coups bas...Elle doit écrire son scoop.Il refuse de lui parler !De Paris au fin fond de l’Ardèche, rien ne devait réunir Lyn et Paul. Alors que deviennent les certitudes quand l'attirance et les sentiments balaient tout ?Très jeune Caroline attrape le virus de la lecture. Celui de l’écriture viendra à l’adolescence... Elle écrit alors sur des cahiers et raconte les histoires qu’elle aimerait lirePuis la vie l’entraine sur d’autres chemins. Mais, l’envie d’écrire est toujours là, comme une amie fidèle.Caroline aime partager et entraîner ses lectrices loin de leur quotidien, pour donner vie à des personnages attachants et les faire évoluer dans des décors à couper le souffle.Une passion sans aucun effet secondaire !

Każda bolesna chwila daje nam siłę, by zawalczyć o jutro.Czasami nasze wielkie pasje legną w gruzach, zanim mają szansę się rozwinąć... Dziewiętnastoletnia Zuza od najmłodszych lat wiązała swoją przyszłość z malarstwem. Jednak egzamin na wymarzone studia nie poszedł tak, jak się tego spodziewała. Aby oderwać się na chwilę od przygnębiających myśli, dziewczyna postanawia spędzić wakacje wraz ze swoimi rodzicami w zacisznym, położonym nad jeziorem ośrodku „Uroczysko". Nic nie zapowiada, że będzie to wyjątkowy czas w jej życiu – a jednak! Dwóch przystojnych ratowników, przyjaźń, miłość i tajemnice, które zmieniają bieg wydarzeń... Czy wchodzącej w dorosłość dziewczynie uda się nie zagubić w labiryncie emocji? Czy znajdzie w sobie siłę, by podążać za swoimi marzeniami?Katarzyna Kaźmierczak - polska autorka, mieszka pod Poznaniem w sercu Wielkopolskiego Parku Narodowego. Choć kocha podróże, zawsze z radością wraca do domu, który nazywa swoim miejscem na Ziemi. Jest fanką poezji i twórczości Paulo Coelho. Lubi spędzać czas z rodziną, a także pływać.

Miłość leczy najgłębsze i najbardziej bolesne rany.Tragedia, która wydarzyła się pięć lat temu, całkowicie odmieniła życie Collina, wokalisty znanego zespołu rockowego. O przeżytej traumie już zawsze będzie mu przypominać szpecąca twarz blizna, jednak najgłębsza rana to ta w jego sercu. Sercu, które bezgranicznie oddał ukochanemu mężczyźnie. Czy można podnieść się i zaufać komukolwiek po przejściu takiego koszmaru? By ratować przyszłość swojego zespołu, Collin na prośbę brata i przyjaciół zgadza się na sfingowane małżeństwo z młodym i zakochanym w nim Gabrielem. Beztroski student, wychowywany przez siostrę, wnosi do życia zgorzkniałego Collina promyk nadziei. Jak rodzące się między nimi uczucie wpłynie na życie obu mężczyzn i czego się od siebie nauczą?Karolina Głowska - mieszka w Szczecinie, na co dzień uczy języka niemieckiego. Pisze od dawna, dla siebie, a publikacji swojej twórczości nie planowała, ale w pandemii zdecydowała się na debiut pozycją "Nieidealni. Collin".

Ada, czy to wypada?Gdzieś w Polsce, w pewnym urzędzie wojewódzkim, pracuje Ada, Zuza i Zbyszek. Ale to nie obowiązki służbowe zajmują ich najbardziej. Każdy dzień przynosi nowe plotki, nowe romanse, nowe wydarzenia... Życie zawodowe miesza się z prywatnym, a sympatie z antypatiami. Wreszcie nadchodzi dzień wyjazdu na długo wyczekiwane weekendowe szkolenie w hotelu Orle Gniazdo, podczas którego życie bohaterów ulegnie nieoczekiwanym zmianom...Aleksander Ławski - polski autor publikujący zarówno literaturę obyczajową, jak i pamiętniki oraz reportaże.

Kornelia wiedzie ustatkowane życie. Ma zaradnego męża, perfekcyjnie urządzone mieszkanie i spodziewa się dziecka. Szczęście nigdy nie trwa wiecznie, a los bywa wyjątkowo okrutny. Kornelia traci dziecko, a w efekcie również męża, dach nad głową i środki do życia. Poronienie wpędza ją w głęboką depresję, z którą jednak podejmuje walkę w desperackiej próbie odzyskania kontroli nad własnym życiem.Mija rok i zdaje się, że młoda rozwódka otrząsnęła się po traumatycznych przeżyciach. Jej życie staje się ponownie uporządkowane, choć pozbawione konkretnego celu. Wszystko to zmienia się, kiedy poznaje bogatego biznesmena, który okazuje się być kimś zupełnie innym niż się jej wydawało.Śmiertelne niebezpieczeństwo, mroczne tajemnice i dzikość jej kochanka wywołują burzę uczuć, której nie da się oprzeć. Życie Kornelii w świecie mafii, choć w niczym nie przypomina jej starego i spokojnego, daje jej więcej szczęścia.Monika Bartnik - z wykształcenia jest magistrem psychologii, ale jej miłością są książki, których ma całkiem pokaźną kolekcję. "Nie mogę cię zapomnieć" to jej debiut pisarski.

Czy prawdziwa miłość zdarza się tylko raz w życiu?Alicja, młoda studentka psychologii, od czterech lat jest zaręczona z Kamilem. Dziewczyna coraz częściej zaczyna jednak dostrzegać, że w ich związku coś się psuje - ukochany nie poświęca jej już tyle czasu i uwagi, co kiedyś, przez co oboje zaczynają się od siebie oddalać. Sytuację komplikuje fakt, że w życiu Alicji nagle pojawia się nowy mężczyzna. Paweł, przystojny i inteligentny kolega z uczelni, bardzo szybko staje się dla niej kimś więcej niż zwykłym znajomym ze studiów. Nieuchronnie zbliża się moment, w którym nie da się już dłużej uciekać przed wyborem: serce czy rozum? Może się okazać, że będzie już za późno, by podjąć słuszną decyzję...Paulina Bondaruk pochodzi z Warszawy, gdzie mieszka w urokliwej dzielnicy domków jednorodzinnych. Jest miłośniczką podróży oraz przyrody, a w szczególności kwiatów. Dużo czyta, a najchętniej sięga po emocjonującą literaturę romantyczną. Jej największa pasja to pisanie, dzięki któremu ucieka od przyziemnych spraw i daje upust emocjom. Kolekcjonuje wyjątkowe chwile, które potem umieszcza w swoich utworach. Uwielbia gorące lato w nadmorskim klimacie, spokojną i relaksującą muzykę oraz komedie romantyczne. Jest pasjonatką pozytywnego myślenia i niepoprawną romantyczką.

Hannah loves festive surprises. But the arrival of a handsome stranger on Christmas Day is much more than she bargained for...Snow is falling heavily on Holly Way. Inside her cottage, Hannah is trying to fake some holiday cheer. Freshly dumped, just in time for Christmas, her sister and niece have come to share the day with her and she owes it to them to put a brave face on things.But as they sit down to open their presents, they are interrupted by a knock at the door.On their doorstep is a handsome man with a nasty cut on his forehead, no coat, and no memory of who he is or how he came to be there.Once their unexpected guest is safe by the fire Hannah starts asking him questions to jog his memory. But although she learns nothing about his identity, Hannah can’t ignore the warm feeling she gets when he smiles at her. And it has nothing to do with the mulled wine.When the snow finally melts and spring flowers bloom, will the man who arrived at her door be just a funny story for Hannah to tell next Christmas? Or will he be the key to mending her broken heart?Filled with festive cheer, laughter and heart-warming scenes, immerse yourself in this enchanting story by Tilly Tennant. Perfect for fans of Jenny Colgan, Lucy Diamond and Josie Silver.Top 20 Amazon CA and top 30 Amazon UK author. Tilly has sold over 290,000 copiesFrom a young age, Tilly Tennant was convinced that she was destined for the stage. Once she realised she wasn’t actually very good at anything that would put her on the stage, she started to write stories instead. There were lots of terrible ones, like The Pet Rescue Gang (aged eight), which definitely should not see the light of day ever again. Thankfully, her debut novel, Hopelessly Devoted to Holden Finn was not one of those, and since it hit the Amazon best seller lists she hasn’t looked back. Born in Dorset, she currently lives in Staffordshire.

As the cold winter nights draw in, escape to the sleepy town of Wrenwick, where the streets sparkle with snow and a lonely young widow is about to find that true love really can strike twice...As Christmas cheer fills Sparrow Street with excitement, grieving Nina is having a hard time. December is always a difficult month to face without her beloved husband Gray, the days feel long and bleak, and to cap it all, she’s just lost her job.So when Nina hears that Sparrow Street’s Community Garden, one of Gray’s favourite places, is to be put up for sale she knows she must do something. Filled with purpose, she gathers the residents of Sparrow Street around her to turn the neglected patch of land into a Garden of Memories.Working with her neighbours, single mum Kelly and eighty-year-old Ada, Nina soon finds that she’s not the only lonely soul on Sparrow Street. And as the community comes together and the garden flourishes, Nina can’t help but be drawn to Irish gardener Colm with his sparkling blue eyes and kind heart, finding herself confiding in him about all her recent troubles.But just as Colm and Nina grow closer and he opens up to her about his own secret loss, Colm’s estranged wife returns from Scotland, wanting to try again. Nina knows she should let the man she’s falling for go – it’s the right thing to do. But what if fate has other plans in store? Will the beautiful garden on Sparrow Street have brought two people together only for Nina’s cautious heart to push them apart?If you love an uplifting, moving love story, then The Garden on Sparrow Street is the perfect romantic read to curl up with on a winter’s afternoon. Fans of Josie Silver and Carole Matthews will love this book!Readers are falling in love with The Garden On Sparrow Street:‘A lovely, lovely, book. I picked it up cuddled into my chair and started reading, I did not get up for hours. I left my world, entered the town, met the characters, loved every page and was sorry to reach the end of this story, say goodbye to all the characters.’ Netgalley Reviewer‘Another gorgeous novel by Tilly! It's like an old friend giving you a warm hug! Lovely characters and a gorgeous front cover, I really loved this novel and it's perfect for the winter season ahead. I smiled all the way through this one.’ NetGalley Reviewer‘I always love a Tilly Tennant book. They are always like a big warm hug in book form. They are full of joy, romance and happiness. This book was absolutely beautiful.’ Goodreads Reviewer.Top 20 Amazon CA and top 30 Amazon UK author. Tilly has sold over 280,000 copiesFrom a young age, Tilly Tennant was convinced that she was destined for the stage. Once she realised she wasn’t actually very good at anything that would put her on the stage, she started to write stories instead. There were lots of terrible ones, like The Pet Rescue Gang (aged eight), which definitely should not see the light of day ever again. Thankfully, her debut novel, Hopelessly Devoted to Holden Finn was not one of those, and since it hit the Amazon best seller lists she hasn’t looked back. Born in Dorset, she currently lives in Staffordshire.

Daisy Turner has worked at Buchanan’s Family Jewellers since the day she finally escaped her troubled home. With a unique talent for matching the perfect piece of jewellery to any romantic milestone, she painstakingly polishes each stunning creation every morning and safely locks them away each night, longing for the day she’ll have a love story to call her own...But everything changes one day in December when the owner announces she is retiring. She will leave the shop to whichever of her three sons creates the perfect piece of Christmas jewellery for Daisy.In danger of losing the job that once saved her, Daisy is catapulted out of her comfort zone as each of the brothers sweeps her off her feet to find out what her heart truly desires. Between ice-skating, starlight shopping and cosy candle-lit dinners, it’s only handsome and guarded youngest brother Kit who really seems to be listening. Because Daisy has a secret. Every night, when the shop closes, she lays out her tools in neat rows and creates sparkling designs of her own...As Christmas Day approaches, Daisy’s growing feelings for Kit fill her with a confidence she never knew she had. But as the brothers present their elaborate gemstone masterpieces, she’s in for the shock of her life... Was Kit using her to get ahead in the competition all along? Or has he truly worked out the one thing she has always longed for?They say all good things come in small packages, but the best things don’t need wrapping at all...Snuggle up with this absolutely heart-warming Christmas read and find a warm spot by the fire. An unputdownable festive treat for lovers of Jenny Colgan, Lucy Diamond and Debbie Johnson.Readers adore The Little Shop on Silver Linings Street:‘Really wonderful... Full of charm, romance, great characters, and magic settings... will get you in the mood to put your Christmas tree up early.’ Netgalley reviewer‘I fell in love with this book instantly. I absolutely love this author... the most amazing characters... so well written... envelopes you in a massive hug. A brilliant festive book!’ Netgalley reviewer, 5 stars‘Grab a cup of hot chocolate and a throw, curl up in your favourite chair and enjoy this story! It is a winner.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars.Emma once worked for a design studio where she was asked to provide a fun, humorous, and not necessarily true anecdote about herself for their website. She wrote the following: ‘I am a bestselling novelist currently masquerading as a thirty-something mother of three.’ Well the job didn’t work out but she’s now a forty-something mother of three and happy to report the rest of her dream came true. She now lives in rural Shropshire with her husband, three children, and two guinea pigs where she writes full time from a shed in the garden.

Nina Bailey loves Christmas. Except this year she doesn’t. Because it turns out that her husband-to-be has been cheating on her – and her beautiful wedding ceremony in the snow is cancelled.She’s not really in the mood to be jolly, sing carols, or go anywhere near gingerbread men – in fact, what Nina wants is to avoid the whole thing. So she’s come to stay at her Aunt Dolly’s cosy café in the south of France to nurse her broken heart.Nina is determined to get through Christmas with no tinsel, no fuss – and definitely no flirting. So when she arrives and meets infuriatingly handsome Ryan Sadler, with his gorgeous forest-green eyes, she is not best pleased.And when Nina overhears him making fun of her, she is furious. (There might have been an incident with a koala onesie and a spilled bottle of milk, but that really wasn’t her fault!) So despite the spark between them, and the fact that he can whip up a fabulous dinner faster than she can say Michelin star, romance and Christmas are off the menu this year.This heart-warming romantic comedy will have you reaching for eggnog, roasted chestnuts and gingerbread cookies! The perfect festive book to read curled up in front of the fire, for fans of Sue Moorcroft, Holly Martin and Debbie Johnson.Readers are falling in love with "I’ll Be Home for Christmas!"‘From the heartbreak to the emotional moments, to the touching and hilarious ones. This book had everything for me and I would quite happily read it again in an instant.’ The Writing Garnet‘Melted my heart!... Had me cracking up laughing hysterically!... A brilliant storyline!!’ Heidi Lynn’s Book Reviews‘The pages flew... Charming characters, beautiful landscape, snow and hot chocolate, pastry and love, humour and romance. What more could I ever want in a Christmas book?!!’ Goodreads ReviewerPrevious series has sold over 150,000 copies to date. Amazon UK top 100 author. Escape to the Little French Cafe and Summer at the Little French Cafe are also availableFor fans of Debbie Johnson, Zara Stoneley and Debbie MacomberAfter giving up her job as a library assistant, Karen now writes full-time. She’s had over 300 stories published in women’s magazines in the UK and abroad, and has written three paranormal romantic comedies, published by Little, Brown/Corsair. When she’s not writing she reads avidly, walks dogs at her local rescue centre, and is eagerly awaiting the next season of The Walking Dead. She lives in Buckinghamshire with her husband and three grown-up children.

Amidst the twinkling lights and falling snowflakes, Becca has a wish to make this Christmas...Running from heartbreak, twenty-five-year-old Becca has moved to the cosy village of Honeyford. Living with her best friend Zac in a little stone cottage, and serving gingerbread lattes at the Cosy Kettle, is the perfect escape from her past.But starting over isn’t always plain sailing, and Becca’s shyness is holding her back from making her mark on the café. To make matters worse, her crush on blond-haired, blue-eyed local heartthrob Logan gets stronger by the day – but he can barely remember her name. So as Christmas rolls around, Becca has one big wish: to completely reinvent herself.As she gets a makeover, cosies up to Logan over mulled wine and plans the most festive celebration the café has ever seen, Becca wonders why she waited so long to step out of her comfort zone... Zac, on the other hand, thought she was perfect before.When Logan turns out to not be all he seems, Becca is left wondering if he’s really the one for her. With her party plans also going awry, can Becca save her beloved Cosy Kettle in time for Christmas? And has the key to her happiness been in front of her all along?Fans of Milly Johnson, Mhairi McFarlane, and Kiley Dunbar.

Welcome to the gorgeous little Scottish village of Christmas, where snow is falling, presents are being wrapped and the locals are writing their festive wish lists. Will this finally be the year that Belle’s dreams come true?Thirty-year-old Belle Albany is feeling lonely this Christmas. Another whole year has passed and her life is... exactly the same as it was last December. She longs for true love and a little bit of winter magic – but she’s almost given up on finding it in the sleepy Scottish community where she lives...When Belle crashes into elderly Edina on her cherry red bicycle, it’s not the meet-cute she’d been hoping for. But she immediately recognises the lost look in Edina’s watery-blue eyes and resolves to organise a Christmas to remember for them both – brimming with mince pies, mulled wine and lots of sparkle. Although Belle hadn’t counted on Edina’s home being a crumbling Scottish castle and she certainly hadn’t been expecting Edina’s handsome long-lost grandson Jack Hamilton-Kirk to turn up on the doorstep in the middle of a snow storm...Jack is arrogant, rude and bossy and Belle is convinced he’s about to ruin the seasonal cheer she has worked hard to create. He’s basically the Grinch in human form, so why does her heart race every time they’re in the same room? They disagree on almost everything, from menu choices to music, and yet she starts to glimpse a softer side hidden behind Jack’s clipped words and brooding countenance.As they hunt down costumes for the annual nativity show and save a donkey from a snowy disaster, Belle can’t ignore their growing attraction. But will a secret from Jack’s past come between them? Or will this finally be the year Belle falls in love?This gorgeous, festive read is like a warm hug in a book! The perfect cosy romance to snuggle up with this Christmas. Fans of Nicola May, Trisha Ashley and Debbie Macomber will love this wonderfully uplifting novel.Readers love Christmas in the Scottish Highlands:‘An absolutely stunning read!!! A perfectly gorgeous book!!! The vivid descriptions left me feeling the fresh air of Scotland and feeling the warmth of the fire... make yourself a hot chocolate and clear your schedule ready to get lost in this unputdownable heartwarmer.’ Bookworm86‘Such a cute Christmas story!... I was obsessed from beginning to end (read it in every single spare second I had)... I would 100% recommend for those who like a good romance in a Christmassy scenario.’ NetGalley reviewer‘Such a cute book!... made my heart ache in a good way... made me laugh and made me cry... incredible... it made me feel like I was the one living in a Scottish village in Christmas time.’ Goodreads reviewer

Snowy rooftops, mulled wine, and a hot single dad. Not the Christmas Saffy wished for... but maybe the one she needs?Twenty-nine year old Saffron Baxter knew her holiday plans didn’t stand a chance the moment her sister called to say she was stuck abroad with no hope of being home before Christmas. Saffy would just have to abandon thoughts of wild festive parties in the city and head down to remote Cornwall.Because every year her sister hosts a huge Christmas meal for all the single parents in her village. And Saffy knows it’d break her heart to let them down.Arriving as snow starts to fall over the thatched cottages of the little harbour town of Port Breok, she meets Logan – the tall, fair-haired, blue-eyed, devoted single dad who lives next door, with his adorable daughter Chloe. At first she thinks he might help her make Christmas Day extra-memorable, but he just seems convinced she’ll never manage – that she’s just a party girl who doesn’t care about Christmas, or anyone’s feelings.Maybe he’s right. After all – she doesn’t want to settle down, she’s only there for a few days... But she’s still determined to do her sister proud with gorgeous decorations, the most beautiful real tree – complete with extra twinkly lights, and delicious mince pies. To make it a Christmas everyone will remember, especially little Chloe. Even if, when the mistletoe comes down, she knows she’ll probably never see Logan again...The perfect festive romance novel, ideal for fans of Nora Roberts, Jenny Hale and Debbie Macomber.Readers love Snowy Nights at the Lonely Hearts Hotel:‘Oh my, what a fabulous romantic and festive read!...There really is so much to love about this story... a truly fabulous feel good read that will definitely have you feeling all loved up and romantic by the end. The perfect festive read.’ By the Letter Book Reviews, 5 stars‘A pure pleasure to devour this book, I just didn't want it to end, I was enjoying it so much... A wonderful Christmas book.’ Rachel’s Random Reads, 5 stars‘The perfect heartwarming and feel good Christmas novel. I loved everything: the plot, the description of Cornwall, the characters. It's a page turner I couldn't put down. Highly recommended!’ Scrapping and Playing, 5 stars‘A beautifully festive and heartwarming story. Absolutely fantastic! Will leave you feeling all warm and fuzzy inside.’ The Cosiest Corner, 5 stars

Two single thirty-year-olds. One marriage pact. And a night in Vegas that’s about to change everything...On Christmas Eve eight years ago Evie and Dan made a pact: if they weren’t married by thirty, they were going to marry each other. Of course, neither of them took it seriously, even if Dan has always been mesmerised by Evie’s beautiful smile, and Evie has always fancied Dan, her best-friend’s brother.But then "it" happens. They wake up on Christmas Eve, the night before Evie’s thirtieth birthday in Vegas... married. In a honeymoon suite filled with hundreds of heart-shaped pillows, they realise too late what they’ve done.Surely if they just get a quickie divorce, they can go back to the way things used to be, right? Except moving on is easier said than done when you've secretly loved each other forever... but if one of them doesn’t admit that, what happens to their friendship? If they don’t get together this time, what happens to the pact? Are they really ready to let it go for good?Fall in love this Christmas with this feel-good story about love and second chances. Fans of ´One Day in December´, ´This Time Next Year´, and Beth O’Leary will adore The Mistletoe Pact.Jo Lovett lives in London with her family. She was the runner-up in the Good Housekeeping/ Orion First Novel Competition 2018 and shortlisted for the Comedy Women in Print Award 2019.

Snow is falling, fires are crackling merrily, and Lockton tradition has everyone hanging a promise they’re determined to keep this Christmas on the tree in the village square...Meg Scott has promised to make a success of her first solo Christmas. She runs a year-round Christmas shop in the little Scottish village, and is a fan of all things mulled, sparkly and festive. So when her warring family shows up on her doorstep, ready to spread discord and tension, Meg is determined not to let them ruin her favourite time of the year.Meanwhile, Christmas-hating Tom Riley-Clark has been called to the Highlands to help his old friend at The Apple Cross Inn. He’s ready to work hard and has no time for mince pies, tinsel or hanging a promise on the tree: the thought of every day being Christmas is his worst nightmare, and you wouldn’t catch him dead buying a bauble. So everyone is surprised when Christmas-loving Meg and grinch Tom start to get cozy under the mistletoe.But Tom has a big secret about his past, and in a small town like Lockton it’s hard to keep anything hidden for long. Will everything fall apart when Meg discovers who he really is? The pair are about to learn the hard way that some promises are impossible to keep...It’s time to curl up for an enchanting festive romance about learning to trust yourself, taking chances and not being afraid to fall in love.Perfect for fans of Nicola May, Debbie Macomber and Milly Johnson.Donna Ashcroft was born in London and grew up in Buckinghamshire. Her first book was shortlisted for the RNA Debut Romantic Novel of the Year in 2019, Donna loves a happy ending and is never happier than when she's escaping into a romance novel or movie.

An irresistible festive treat from million-copy bestseller Amanda Prowse.While her free-spirited daughter travels the world, Vivienne prepares for a lonely Christmas in Bristol, with her best friend Ellen and her ancient dog Bob. Then a letter arrives that changes everything. Vivienne's daughter is getting married in New Zealand, and she wants her mum and Ellen by her side. Out on the rugged coast of Tutukaka, the sea sparkles, romance beckons – and Vivienne falls under the spell of another life. Will she leave everything she holds dear for a chance at happiness? Or will her daughter be the only one to fall in love this Christmas?Reviews for Amanda Prowse:'If you love JoJo Moyes and Freya North, you'll love this. There's no shortage of books with Christmas in the title, but this family-focused story stands out from the rest''A heartwarming novel to read in the run-up to Christmas – hot, balmy beaches herald the festive season on one side of the world, and light dustings of snow on the other side'Tripfiction'A sweet, humorous snapshot of a romance... Will elicit a sigh and a smile'New York Journal of Books

The scent of pine fills the crisp air as local villagers select their perfect tree. Picking the tree is the easy bit, creating a perfect Christmas is a bit trickier..Nina has the most magical job in the world, matching customers with their perfect Christmas tree. Working at Christmas Tree Farm is always fun and full of laughter but the weight of past tragedy bears down on her. Her admirer is a great distraction, but is he the right man for her?Holly is just trying to be a normal teenager, having to deal with the mean girls in her class. But then the most handsome boy at school takes an interest in her. Have all her Christmases come at once?Angie is trying to bring her family together and save her broken marriage. It's not something she can force, but it's the only gift she craves. Will her Christmas wish come true?It's the season of goodwill, and at Christmas Tree Farm anything could happen...Praise for 'The Magic of Christmas Tree Farm':'A beautifully written story that at times will really tug on your heartstrings' -Jackie Wright.'Not just a sweet, festive read. Underlying issues and tensions abound' -Erin Lewis.'This book reminded me of one of the b great /b Hallmark Christmas movies'-Kory Bull.Perfect for fans of Trisha Ashley, Katie Fforde, Carole Matthews and Milly Johnson.

Wrap yourself in the taste of Christmas with this fantastic festive romance!Christa Playfoot is looking for a fresh start after her divorce. Having lost her Michelin-starred restaurant, she hadn't expected to be job hunting and single just before Christmas.When her best friend says she's recommended Christa for a gig as a private chef over the Christmas period, Christa can't think of a reason to say no.Christa has no idea what to expect but it's certainly not grumpy billionaire divorcee Marc Ferrier and his rambunctious twin sons, or the beautiful but cheerless country estate, Pudding Hall, that they inhabit.With her knack for pouring love into her cooking, Christa is determined to make this Christmas sparkle for the Ferrier family and maybe get her life back on track in the process...

Snow is falling and there’s romance in the air. Curl up for a cosy Christmas by the fire at Seaview Cottage...When thirty-year-old Lily Ambrose’s latest relationship ends in disaster, she remembers happy childhood holidays in the seaside town of Shipley and decides it’s the perfect place for a fresh start.But when Lily arrives, the town’s spirits are as low as her own: the local celebrity due to turn on the Christmas lights has gone on a cruise instead. Keen to prove herself, she calls in a favour and secures gorgeous reality star Ollie.Lily’s neighbours are initially thrilled, but Ollie is as uncontrollable as he is good-looking. He can’t remember the town’s name, calls the Christmas decorations tacky, and manages to offend everyone. And whilst handsome but stubborn cameraman Craig tries to help, even he can’t stop Ollie’s madcap plans to stage a romance with Lily...Will Lily be able to keep Ollie under control and bring the Christmas cheer back to Shipley – and find herself a real kiss under the mistletoe?Perfect for fans of Phillipa Ashley, Cathy Bramley and Debbie Johnson.‘Had me properly laughing... A light hearted, fun, easy to read story that will have you giggling, while also wishing your own house has far more Christmas lights!’ Rachel’s Random Reads, 5 stars‘Karen Clarke has such a knack for writing hilariously funny one-liners. I have lost track whilst reading this how many times I’ve laughed out loud... This is a fabulous book!!' Stardust Book Reviews, 5 stars‘Perfect to get you in the Christmas spirit!’ Read.Sleep.KnitAfter giving up her job as a library assistant, Karen now writes full-time. She’s had over 300 stories published in women’s magazines in the UK and abroad, and has written three paranormal romantic comedies, published by Little, Brown/Corsair.

'Tis the season for finding love... and the perfect book!With just two weeks until Christmas, everything in Clove Lore should be perfect. But the latest holidaymaker to the Borrow a Bookshop is feeling far from festive...Icelandic ex-bookseller Magnús Sturluson might be surrounded by love stories in the Bookshop, but he’s nursing a sadness that not even fiction can fix.When Alexandra Robinson winds up stranded in Clove Lore, she finds a safe place to hide from heartbreak. After all, all that’s waiting for her at home is a cheater boyfriend and the memories of her parents.As Alex is slowly embraced by the quirky village community, she finds her tough exterior thawing – and as she grows closer to Magnús, she discovers an equally soft heart under his gruff shell.However, when a great flood on Christmas Eve brings devastation in its wake, it’s up to Magnús and Alex to batten down the hatches, help bring the village back together again, and introduce the locals to the Icelandic tradition of the jólabókaflóð – Yule book flood.Can Magnús and Alex rescue the ruins of the village and salvage their Christmas spirit? Or is there another problem lurking even closer than they thought?A totally uplifting read that will lighten the winter gloom, for fans of Jenny Colgan and Trisha Ashley. Booklovers will adore this seasonal treat!Kiley Dunbar is a writer of romantic fiction and teaches creative writing and English literature at a university in the North of England. She's a proud member of the Romantic Novelists' Association and a graduate of their New Writers' Scheme.She met her very own leading man, working as a Shakespeare tour guide in Stratford-Upon-Avon - much like her heroine in One Summer's Night. They got engaged four days after they met, telling you that one, she's not exactly risk-averse and two, she's a true romantic.

Daisy is preparing to spend her first Christmas in the only place she’s ever really felt at home: beautiful Fox Farm. But when tragedy strikes, she will need all her festive cheer, and all the mulled wine, to keep Christmas from being cancelled...Living at Fox Farm, with its cosy café and charming pottery workshop, is a dream come true for thirty-one-year-old Daisy. The kindly owner, Jean, and the close-knit village feel like the family Daisy has never had. She’s been looking forward to finally having people to buy gifts for and to share cookies with in front of the fire after too much Christmas dinner.When Jean suddenly falls ill, Daisy is the first to lend a hand in organising the holiday celebrations. She ropes in Alex – Jean’s handsome Scrooge of a nephew – to help her. From the get-go Daisy and Alex cannot agree on anything, butting heads through decorating disasters and tripping over each other at the holiday barn dance. Alex hates Christmas, and Daisy is feeling so festive she might as well be the fairy on top of the ten-foot tree. Can Daisy melt Alex’s icy exterior and prove to him just how magical Christmas can be?But then Alex discovers Fox Farm is almost bankrupt, and suddenly its whole future is in jeopardy. They need a plan, and quickly, if Jean is to have a place to come back to this Christmas. Will Daisy be able to save the only real home she’s ever had? And might this Christmas be the beginning of something special?Grab a mug of hot chocolate and a mince pie (or two!) and lose yourself in this utterly charming and romantic holiday tale that proves home is where the heart is. Perfect for fans of RaeAnne Thayne, Sarah Morgan and Heidi Swain, this is the book that will make your Christmas!Readers adore Helen Pollard:‘I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough... Uplifting, witty, moving and romantic... sure to make you giggle, sigh and keep you hooked.’ Bookish Jottings‘I just couldn’t put it down. It could warm you even on the coldest day of the year.’ Books By My Bedside‘I loved every single page of this book and didn't want the story to end... Had me hooked from start to finish, had me giggling on the bus... One of those warm, cosy books.’ The Reading Shed‘A heartwarming and funny rom-com... kept me hooked... I loved the twists and turns.’ Scrapping and Playing,‘A bewitching, fun read... a delightful setting and an added mystery, too.’ Splashes Into Books,Her La Cour des Roses series has sold over 200,000 copiesFor fans of Sarah Morgan, Nicola May, Phillipa Ashley and Cathy Bramley

A winter tale of love rekindled in a cherished York bookstore.Megan Taylor, a young widow, finds comfort in organising book clubs and author events in her family bookstore nestled within the snow-dusted cobbled streets of York.When prize-winning author Xander Stone literally bumps into her and trashes her taste in books, Megan can sense that her self-imposed hibernation from romance might be at an end. Their view on literature clash, leading to animated debates that breathe a new passion into her life, but will it be enough to thaw their frozen hearts? Furthermore, the bookshop is in financial trouble and Megan finds herself precariously poised, juggling the shop's survival with the flickering sparks of new love.Amidst snow flurries and seasonal magic, "A Bookshop Christmas" promises to delight the hearts of bookworms and romantics alike.A Grumpy x Sunshine, Slow Burn Romance perfect for fans of Kiley Dunbar, Kate Forster and Donna Ashcroft.Readers LOVE Rachel Burton:Terri H, Reviewer - 5 starsA lovely book to lose yourself in. Great characters and just the right amount of romance, a perfect read any time of year.Jesse C, Reviewer - 4 starsA sweet, wholesome Christmas book with a literary twist. Lots of fun references to famous and even contemporary romances and the narrator was so soothing. A perfect audiobook to get lost inKristen G, Bookseller - 5 starsChristmas bookishness alights in this snowy romance as the main characters work through their own issues and begin to move on... with each other. The poignant plight of independent bookstores and the shared death of loved ones is balanced with the hilarious and historical Regency Christmas party and the romance book club to end all book clubs.Rachel Burton has been making up stories for as long as she can remember and always dreamed of being a writer until life somehow got in the way. After reading for a degree in Classics and another in English Literature she accidentally fell into a career in law. Eventually, she managed to write her first book during her lunch breaks. Now she writes from a small bedroom looking out over hydrangeas, lavender bushes and rambling roses, in a little house in Yorkshire.

Eine bezaubernde Liebesgeschichte über die alles entscheidende Frage: Willst du diesen Mann heiraten? Oder lieber deine Brautjungfer?Abby Porter hat einen tollen Job und mit Marcus Montgomery den perfekten Verlobten. Als er merkt, dass Abby bei den Hochzeitsvorbereitungen unter Stress gerät, engagiert er eine professionelle Brautjungfer zu ihrer Unterstützung – nicht ahnend, was er damit anrichtet. Denn als Abby Jordan Cohen zum ersten Mal sieht, bleibt ihr schier die Luft weg. Und auch Jordan fühlt sich von der zukünftigen Braut sofort angezogen, und es fällt ihr zunehmend schwerer, ihre professionelle Distanz zu bewahren. Bis zur Hochzeit sind es noch Wochen, aber je näher der große Tag rückt, desto nervöser wird Abby. Ist Marcus der Mensch, mit dem sie ihr Leben verbringen will? Soll sie mit Jordan weiter an den Vorbereitungen arbeiten oder lieber ganz andere Pläne machen? Wird Abby es bis zum Altar schaffen?Ihren ersten Roman schrieb Clare Lydon bereits in der Grundschule und bekam dafür 9.5 von 10 Punkten. Bis heute weiß sie nicht, aus welchem Grund ihr dieser halbe Punkt abgezogen wurde. Zu wenige Lesben vielleicht? Das kann man ihr heutzutage natürlich nicht mehr vorwerfen. Clares ist ein großer Fußballfan, gilt als Königin des Karaoke und liebt Curly Wurlys über alles. Derzeit lebt sie mit ihrer Frau in London.

Curtis Hunt hat sich mit seinen Schnitzereien landesweit einen Namen gemacht und kann damit ein kleines Unternehmen in Rainbow Cove, Oregon, unterhalten. Während der ruhigen Wintermonate versucht er einfach nur, die touristenarme Jahreszeit zu überstehen, ohne sich in der Trauer um seinen vor zwei Jahren verstorbenen Partner zu verlieren. Logan Rosner, der im örtlichen Grillrestaurant als Koch arbeitet, erkennt Curtis' Bedürfnisse und lässt sich auf ein Stelldichein mit dem ortsansässigen Griesgram ein. Für beide Männer ist dieses heiße Treffen mehr, als sie eigentlich erwartet hatten, und als Logan vorschlägt, einander regelmäßig "auszuhelfen", kann Curtis ihm nicht widerstehen. Doch je besser er Logan kennenlernt, desto mehr wächst ihm der junge Koch ans Herz und er muss sich entscheiden, ob er es noch einmal riskieren kann, sich in jemanden zu verlieben...Schriftstellerin Annabeth Albert kommt aus dem Pazifischen Nordwesten und ist bekannt für ihre Gay-Romance-Romane. Sie liebt es, emotional komplexe, sexy und humorvolle Geschichten zu lesen und zu schreiben.

Paxton liebt den Thrill, das Abenteuer. Mit dem Rooftop Club erklimmt er illegal die Hochhäuser von Chicago. Nur dort oben, weit über der Stadt, fühlt er sich frei. Doch beim Besteigen des Chicago Med ertappt ihn der Sicherheitsdienst. Paxton muss flüchten. Er versteckt sich in einem der Krankenhauszimmer und sieht sich unverhofft Laila gegenüber, deren Mut ihn ebenso fasziniert wie ihre großen grünen Augen. Laila wartet auf die rettende Knochenmarkspende. Als plötzlich der mysteriöse Paxton in ihrem Zimmer auftaucht, verspürt sie, was sie nicht mehr für möglich gehalten hätte: Aufregung, Anziehung und Abenteuerlust. Aber sie muss sich aufs Gesundwerden konzentrieren. Für jemanden wie Paxton ist in ihrem Leben kein Platz – oder? H.C. Hope wurde früh von der Schreibleidenschaft gepackt. Ihren ersten Roman verfasste sie schon in der 7. Klasse. Seit 2019 sind mehrere veröffentliche Romane hinzugekommen – zur Freude ihrer stetig wachsenden Leserschaft.

Christmas and romance are in the air...It's December 23rd and while everyone else is rushing home for the holidays, workaholic Leesa Oliver is dreading switching on her out-of-office for the festive season. And it seems her equally driven boss, Cary Anderson, isn't relishing spending Christmas at his family's country estate either.Together, they draft an unexpected Christmas contract: They'll spend half of the holidays with each other's families, pretending to be a couple. Leesa knows the insufferably good-looking Cary will make her Christmas more bearable, but what happens after the last of the mince pies have been eaten...? Leesa signed off on a sensible business agreement, but somewhere, amongst the fairy lights and carols something seems to have changed... It seems there might just be some magic under the mistletoe this Christmas!Praise for Lucy Coleman: 'A deliciously heart-warming romance that will make you swoon and will sweep you off your feet' Dash Fan.'I soon became addicted to reading this book' Amanda Oughton. 'This is the first book of Lucy Coleman's that I've read, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I now, most definitely, have to read all her work' Gia T.Lucy lives in the Forest of Dean in the UK with her lovely husband and Bengal cat, Ziggy. Her novels have been short-listed in the UK's Festival of Romance and the eFestival of Words Book Awards. Lucy won the 2013 UK Festival of Romance: Innovation in Romantic Fiction award.

In the little village of Whistling, with its butterscotch cottages and rolling green hills, snow is beginning to fall. Christmas is coming, and Emma Halloway is on her way home.When twenty-eight-year-old food writer Emma Halloway gets dumped then knocked off her bike, she’s broken in more ways than one, and returns to her family’s cosy cottage in the Yorkshire Dales. Emma hasn’t been back in some time, running from her crazy relatives and her childhood sweetheart, Jack Allen.Emma’s grandmother is determined to bake her back to health and happiness, as the Halloways have done for generations. Surrounded by old friends and warm cinnamon buns, Emma starts to believe in her family’s special talents for healing again. But then in walks Jack with his sparkling hazel eyes, stirring up the family feud between them.As the twinkly lights are strung between the streetlamps, Emma remembers just why she fell for Jack in the first place... and why a Halloway should never date an Allen.The infuriating new lodger, Sandro, doesn’t believe anyone should have to choose between love and family. With a little bit of Christmas magic, can Emma and Jack find a way to be together, or will Emma find herself heartbroken once more?An utterly gorgeous Christmas romance about the importance of family, freshly baked biscuits, and learning to trust your heart. Perfect for fans of Phillipa Ashley, Debbie Johnson and Debbie Macomber.What readers are saying about Christmas at Hope Cottage:‘For me, Lily Graham equals Christmas.’ Chells and Books, 5 stars‘This is far more than a feel-good book, this is a never-give-up-believing-because-dreams-can-come-true sort of book ... I could close my eyes and smell the cooking and baking and I could wish along for the outcomes I wanted so much for the brilliant characters ... simply wonderful ... I am still glowing inside. It is one of those books that you wish you could touch just a part of it for real because it has that special essence that we hope to experience sometime in our life.’ Books from Dusk till Dawn, 5 stars‘A terrific mesmerizing story that has plenty of charm, sparkles and romantic feelings. I absolutely loved this amazing book.’ With Love for Books, 5 stars‘Had me entranced ... I found myself falling in love ... beautiful ... a clever, heart-warming and emotional read which will make you see life in a completely different way ... I thoroughly enjoyed every inch of this book.’ The Writing Garnet, 5 stars‘I loved every page.’ Bookworms and Shutterbugs, 5 starsOver 30,000 copies sold. Amazon US and UK Top 20 bestselling author.

"My darling girls. You were once so happy in this house. Now I’m gone, all I ask is that you spend one last summer here together on Dune Island. And please forgive me, your Nana, for the secret I’m about to tell you..."Arriving at the honeysuckle-covered beach house inherited from her beloved grandmother, recently heartbroken Jill hopes to convince her two feuding sisters not to sell a place so full of happy childhood memories. But the envelope waiting on the driftwood table changes everything. In her elegant handwriting, Nana Rose promises a new letter will arrive each day of the summer revealing a family secret she took to her grave.Shaken, Jill anxiously awaits each letter filled with Nana’s bittersweet memories of her own sister who she loved more than anyone—and lost far too young. But why did Nana never speak of this tragic loss to her grandchildren?Watching the sunset each night and wondering how well they really knew Nana Rose, Jill feels her family is closer than they’ve been in years. And after a chance encounter with blue-eyed tree surgeon Alex, she wonders if Nana believed being back on Dune Island would help Jill find love, too?But when Nana’s final letter arrives, the revelation about how her sister died is more shocking than Jill ever imagined. Suddenly, despite the chance of happiness with Alex, selling the house seems the only way forward. Will Jill find a way to forge new bonds of sisterhood and save their inheritance, or will Nana Rose’s secret tear them all apart?An absolutely gorgeous, gripping and heartbreaking read about the importance of family, and how even our loved ones can keep shattering secrets. Perfect for fans of Carolyn Brown, Debbie Macomber and Mary Alice Munroe.Read what everyone’s saying about A Letter from Nana Rose:"WOW! Double up that WOW! This book was AMAZING!... perfect... I fell in love with the main character... Run, don't walk to pick up this book... An unforgettable story." Goodreads reviewer"Wow... the secrets were BIG ONES! I loved this book and found myself glued to the pages." Goodreads reviewer"As I flipped over the last page, I felt as though I’d been sitting on the Adirondack chairs on the deck... a deeply evocative and emotional read... absolutely love." Goodreads reviewer.Previous title Aunt Ivy's Cottage reached the Top 100 on the Kindle UK chartFor fans of Elin Hilderbrand, Debbie Macomber and Mary Alice MonroeEver since she was a young girl, there were few things Kristin liked more than creative writing and spending time on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, with her family. Eventually (after a succession of jobs that bored her to tears), she found a way to combine those two passions by becoming a women’s fiction author whose stories occur in oceanside settings. While Kristin doesn’t live on the Cape year-round, she escapes to the beach whenever she can.

Von München nach Klein Wöhrde!Nur noch ein Geschäftstermin trennt Silvia von der obersten Stufe der Karriereleiter. Doch statt die Geschäftsführung mit ihrer Präsentation zu überzeugen, bleibt sie einfach im Bett liegen und beobachtet Vögel. Erst eine Postkarte mit einem Schaf reißt sie aus ihrer Lethargie. Das Tier strahlt die Zufriedenheit aus, die ihr fehlt. Endlich hat sie ein neues Ziel – dorthin fahren, wo das Foto aufgenommen wurde: nach Klein Wöhrde, direkt an die Nordsee. Dort will und muss sie ihr Leben neu ordnen.Kaum angekommen trifft sie Tjark, einen undurchsichtigen und wortkargen Mann, der in der gleichen Pension wohnt. Etwas an ihm fasziniert sie, doch die Vernunft rät ihr, ihm aus dem Weg zu gehen. Aber als sie am Strand das Gefühl hat, verfolgt zu werden, ist er es, der sie vor der vermeintlichen Gefahr rettet. Nachdem auch noch in ihrem Zimmer eingebrochen wird, weicht Tjark ihr nicht mehr von der Seite. Auf der Suche nach dem Grund für die Angriffe auf Silvia kommen sie sich näher und näher. Plötzlich ist nicht nur ihr Leben, sondern auch ihr Herz in Gefahr.Wenn Tjark doch nur nicht mit seinen eigenen Dämonen aus der Vergangenheit kämpfen würde.s Not Exist"],"errors":{Stefanie Ross und Kristina Günak schreiben zusammen unter dem Label Liebe & Meer. Das steht für: Romantik, Liebe, spannende Charaktere und dunkle Geheimnisse!

Heart-warming and hilarious, a story that will make you laugh, cry and bring a smile to your face.  Get ready for another deliciously amazing Christmas treat from Sue Watson...As the Prosecco chills and Bing Crosby croons, Jen Barker just knows that her long-term boyfriend is about to propose.  But instead of a diamond ring nestled in her champagne flute, Jen finds cold flat rejection.  Her once perfect life and dreams of a husband and family seem even further from reach. A working holiday to the Swiss Alps with her younger sister Jody might not be the Christmas Jen had it mind, but it offers her the chance to recharge her batteries and recover from heartbreak.When Jen meets handsome ski instructor Jon Zutter, her hopes for a happy-ever-after seem within her grasp again. Jon is kind and gorgeous and as they bond over Sachetorte at the picturesque Cake Café, Jen thinks he might just be her perfect man. But a relationship with him comes with a catch – and there are some things even cake can’t fix.As the snow falls and Christmas approaches, could this be the place that restores Jen Barker’s faith in love?What people are saying about The Christmas Cake Café:‘Hands down this is one of the best Christmas novels I have ever read! The story is literally crammed full of all things festive. It made me laugh, smile, cry and eat cake! Yet another fabulous novel by a very wonderful and talented author.’ By the Letter Book Reviews‘Yet another of Sue’s books which I absolutely adored. It had me choking on my hot chocolate on more than one occasion with laughter. It also had me reaching for the tissues too...an all-round feel good cosy heartwarming book which I was sad to see come to an end.’ The Reading Shed‘What a deliciously delightful Christmas book that will make you laugh and cry with happiness...a light-hearted wintery story, that won't fail to lift your spirits.’ Rachel’s Random Reads‘Sue's books make me laugh, they make me choke with emotion...Sue Watson is a writer who amazes me with her depth, the way she invites us readers to take a look at our own lives through her engaging stories, her wholesome, believable, lovable characters. I just loved this book like I have loved every one of her books so far. Each word is a treat - this book is a gem. Funny, heart warming and oozing Christmas spirit and cheer. Loved it! Highly recommended!’ Renita D’SilvaOver 26,000 copies soldSue Watson was a journalist on women’s magazines and national newspapers before leaving it all behind for a career in TV. As a producer with the BBC she worked on garden makeovers, kitchen takeovers and daytime sofas – all the time making copious notes so that one day she might escape to the country and turn it all into a book. After much deliberation and copious consumption of cake, Sue eventually left her life in TV to write. After a very successful debut novel, Fat Girls and Fairy Cakes Sue signed a deal with Bookouture.