If you were penniless and lonely, and you’d lost all hope, would you let Santa, the Billionaire grant you a wish?

I fell in love with Nick Prince the day I started work as his PA, but I knew it would never work for two reasons: a) He was married, and b) his wife was my best friend. Boy, do I know how to pick ’em. So I ignored my feelings, and I got on with my life as best as I could.

Then Olivia died, leaving us both devastated. Two years later, he’s still grieving. I don’t think he’s ever going to get over losing her. He doesn’t feel the same way I do, and he’s never going to be mine.

I don’t want to spend the rest of my life waiting for him, and anyway, I have to leave. My sister is in trouble and needs my help – not that I have any money left to give her. I’m broke, and I can’t afford to keep flying up to see her. I need to move closer to her, and keep her safe from her abusive husband.

I go into Nick’s office to hand in my resignation, and I discover him in a Santa suit. He’s off to the local children’s hospital to hand out teddies from his toy store. And then he points to the mistletoe hanging from his office door…

I’m ready to move on with my life. It’s too little, too late. I’m over him, and my priorities have changed. The last thing I want is a Christmas kiss from Saint Nick, even if the look in his eyes is anything but saintly.

Oh… who am I kidding? Maybe just one before I go…
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Gorgeous, small-town women's fiction and swoon-worthy escapist romance set in a beautiful British seaside town. If you're looking for a happy ever after with divine characters, settle in and say hello to LOVELY BAY.

Cally de Pfeffer has spent a long, long, long time caring for just about everyone in her life. Unfortunately, though, no one has ever done quite the same for her. As she makes it through the other side of a sad situation, all she really wants is one nice day. Not a lot to ask for, actually, is it?

That doesn’t happen, though, and when she finds herself more or less homeless, she can’t quite believe where she’s ended up. At a dead end everywhere she looks, she takes on a job at a huge old manor house in the third smallest town in the country, Lovely Bay… and that’s when she finds herself on the ride of her life.

Packed full of Polly’s oh-so-unique trademarks, get ready to lose yourself in Lovely Bay; the most gorgeous setting, a plethora of strong female characters and just about the very best escapism you can get from a book.

Oh, and of course, you're going to fall head over heels and hard for our girl Cally as we go on a journey with her and are transported to a whole other utterly fabulous world. Settle in Babbettes, this one is going to rock.

One sweet love story. One town by the sea. One Nice Day.

Not just a romance book, a Polly Babbington romance book.

Contemporary romance readers and women's fiction author reviews on Polly:

'Polly is a fabulous author who transports you to the places where she writes so you are usually near the sea. Personally I need her books to be double the size because I read them so quickly. Another excellent read!' Elizabeth B

'Engaging banter, vividly drawn characters & amazing setting descriptions... this romantic comedy, set on the breathtaking coast, couldn't be put down. A great read for me.' Reviewer, 5*

'If you are looking for laugh-out-loud moments, romcom and escapism, this read is for you.' Reviewer, 5*

'Picturesque, beautiful setting and clean and wholesome stories that make you want to keep reading!' Reviewer 5*

'A divine British setting, lots of friendship and small-town vibes. I read through the night!' Reviewer, 5*

? small town
? meet cute
? slow burn
? one bed
? closed door
? comfort reading
? grumpy sunshine
? opposites attract
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Stand-alone Steamy Weekends romance, complete with HEA--and plenty of heat and heart along the way!

Cooper Briggs

The minute I saw her in that heart-stopping red dress, I knew I’d do whatever it took to make her mine - even if it meant anonymously bidding on myself in the bachelor auction and then pulling strings to make sure that “she” won me.

Unfortunately, she didn’t seem to want anything to do with me after the auction, winning bid or not. Still, I’m looking at that as a minor setback. I didn’t settle for defeat when I was in the NFL, and I don’t plan on starting now. Not when the stakes are this high.

Dr. Vanessa Cupid

I’ve built a life and career by helping other people drop the walls they’ve built around their hearts and create true intimacy. The one thing I’ve never tried, though, is taking my own advice. I can’t risk letting anyone get too close.

That’s never been a problem until now. But the minute Cooper Briggs kissed the back of my hand, I knew I was in trouble. He’s the first person I’ve ever met that might be able to threaten my carefully-guarded heart.

For Coop and Vanessa, will one Steamy Weekend be enough to change everything?
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