A witty, perceptive social comedy, perfect for lovers of Anita Shreve and Elizabeth Buchan.The Byng family, theatrical down to the youngest, 12 year-old Cordelia, are stunned out of even their normal self-involvement by the news that their father, the celebrated Shakespearean actor, has apparently killed his rival on stage during the last rehearsals for the new production of King Lear. Waldo Byng is arrested for murder and held in police custody ...
Give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world…When Amy Marsh's boyfriend mistakenly believes she's two-timing him, he plots the ultimate revenge on a shoe-addict… and sells her prized collection on eBay.Amy embarks on a modern-day Cinderella quest to reclaim her pride and joy, travelling to New York, Ireland and Miami and meeting a whole host of unlikely characters – including some real-life ugly sisters and a very sexy Prince Charmi ...
Three heart-warming romantic comedies from Sunday Times bestselling author Claudia Carroll.A Very Accidental Love Story is the story of Eloise, successful high-flier and mother of Lily, following a trip to the sperm bank …But juggling a high-powered job with single motherhood does not prove to be easy. And what happens when Lily becomes determined to track down her Daddy?In Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow we meet Annie and Dan, the perfect coupl ...
Christmas Letters is “a fine companion to a glass of eggnog.” —Publishers WeeklyKatherine O’Connor (known as K.O.) adores her five-year-old twin nieces—and objects to her sister’s plans to dispense with Christmas. Zelda is following the theories of child psychologist Wynn Jeffries, author of The Free Child (and, as it happens, K.O.’s neighbor).K.O. is particularly horrified by his edict to “bury Santa under the sleigh,” and she’s out to prove th ...
’Scandals and secrets in the Scillies – sheer joy!’ Katie FfordeChristmas has arrived on the Cornish Isles of Scilly, bringing mistletoe, surprises and more than a sprinkle of romance . . . Fans of Poldark and Carole Matthews will love this brand-new festive read from the author of the bestselling Cornish Cafe series.For Maisie Samson, this Christmas is going to be different. After years working in a busy Cornish pub, she’s moved back to quiet G ...
'Sheila Roberts makes me laugh. I read her books & come away hopeful and happy.' Debbie MacomberEscape to Icicle Falls this Christmas!When Muriel Sterling released her new book, A Guide to Happy Holidays, she felt like the queen of Christmas. So she’s thrilled when her new tree arrives – until she realises it’s not quite what she ordered…Rather than letting the ugly tree ruin Christmas, Muriel decides to shower it in festive decora ...
‘If you only treat yourself to one festive read this year, it has to be this one’ Goodreads ReviewerWhen Juliet Hill unwittingly discovers a most-definitely-not-hers-rhinestone-studded lace thong in her high-flying lawyer boyfriend’s apartment, this usually feisty chef is suddenly single and facing a very blue Christmas – with only a ready meal for one to keep her company!So when she’s personally requested to cater for the family at Thornton Hal ...
‘I absolutely loved this fun festive read, packed full of Christmas cocktails’ Heidi Swain‘Olive is back and better than ever, putting the gingle into Christmas!’ – Rachel DoveGingle bells, gingle bells, gingle all the way…Olive Turner might have lived through eighty-four Christmases, but she’ll never get bored of her favourite time of year. And this one’s set to be extra-special. It’s the Gin Shack’s first Christmas – and there’s a gin-themed w ...
A wonderfully festive romantic read to curl up with this Christmas.The most wonderful time of the year!Ever since tragedy struck a few years ago, television presenter Kirstie Harrison has hated Christmas – but she didn’t intend to tell the whole country live on air! She needs to lie low for a few weeks, so she’s finally coming home for the holidays, determined that this Christmas will be different…Staying at the family pub, The Dancing Duck, mea ...