‘Julie Shackman knows how to bring the feel-good factor to fiction’ Woman’s Weekly ' I was completely drawn into the storyline… It resonates with love, an extra layer of maturity, wisdom and skill and left my heart squeezed, teary and smiling. This magnificent story shines with a hope and brilliance that captivated my heart .’ ????? Get ready to fall in love with the brand new feel-good romance from bestselling author, Julie Shackman. When romance author Rosie Winters ’s own fairytale romance ends with a bang, she’s determined to get away from everything. Packing up her belongings she sets off for the furthest place she can think of: Scotland. Rosie spent her summers at her late grandmother’s coastal cottage in the Highlands and knows it’ll be the perfect place to wallow for a while. Even better that there’s a gorgeous lighthouse and dolphins in the bay. What Rosie didn’t expect was to bump into the new lighthouse keeper, Mitch . Despite her recent heartbreak, Rosie finds herself fascinated by the mysterious Mitch. As they spend more time together, is it possible that he needs Rosie every bit as she needs him… Readers have fallen in love with A Scottish Lighthouse Escape : ????? 'Absolutely stunning book! I absolutely loved the story, it was easy to read and the perfect balance of emotions !’ ????? ‘A real page turner … I loved the description of the cottage itself and the surroundings in the Highlands of Scotland’ ????? ‘A beautiful, heart-warming and uplifting story' ????? 'A fabulous book, takes it's time and gives you all the feels . Fabulous characters and perfect pacing’ ????? ‘You have old love, art, a broken hearted lighthouse keeper and two gorgeous dogs . Also discovering your grandparents lives’ ????? ‘A lovely, gentle read , a love story set in Scotland. It had several twists and kept me interested in the plot. I especially loved the way the two dogs played an integral part in the story; you can tell that the author is a dog lover'

Nine messy breakups, nine jobs lost. When restaurant manager Maddie Hart learns that number ten—a surf instructor based in the Caribbean—is cheating on her, she changes her destination flight (but not the contents of her suitcase) to Ireland. She’ll delay disappointing her family and figure out how to get her life back on track, while also planning her oldest sister’s pre-wedding Irish road trip. Except the groom-to-be’s best friend isn’t replying to her emails. Ex-pro soccer goalkeeper Patrick McNulty has deep roots in the seaside town of Dingle, Ireland. He’s got clear priorities: be there for his aging parents, support his sister and nieces, and take over the family brewery while also managing his pub. None of that includes dating, because after one disastrous engagement, Patrick is done with relationships. When the sunshine-y American tourist who asked him to kiss her in the pub turns out to be the same woman emailing for help planning a road trip, Patrick vows to keep it platonic. Especially after his pub manager quits and Maddie jumps in to help. Their sizzling chemistry leads them to sleep together just once, but it’s not nearly enough for either of them. Maddie knows her future isn’t in Ireland—or with Patrick. And he needs to stay focused before his carefully planned life unravels with the distraction of the American tourist. The Irish road trip is their last chance…Will Patrick be able to convince her (and himself) that fighting for number eleven is worth the journey? Tropes: Grumpy sunshine Irish setting Close proximity He falls first Fish out of water Main characters in their 30s Just once to get it out of our system Pet sheep Open door/ medium spice Since We're Here is a first person, present tense, dual POV romance novel. It’s the third book in the Hart Sisters trilogy of interconnected standalones, which can be read in any order: If We Pretend, Unless It’s You, & Since We’re Here.

By #1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author of The Pumpkin Spice Café ‘Unputdownable, I devoured [it] within days… Dream Harbor is not short of a vibrant and hilarious cast of characters to help breathe life into the already charming town’ ????? Every book in the Dream Harbor series can be read as a standalone. When a secret message turns up hidden in a book in the Cinnamon Bun Bookstore, Hazel can't understand it. As more secret codes appear between the pages, she decides to follow the trail of clues… she just needs someone to help her out. Gorgeous and outgoing fisherman, Noah , is always up for an adventure. And a scavenger hunt sounds like a lot of fun. Even better that the cute bookseller he's been crushing on for months is the one who wants his help! Hazel didn’t go looking for romance, but as the treasure hunt leads her and Noah around Dream Harbor, their undeniable chemistry might be just as hot as the fresh-out-of-the-oven cinnamon buns the bookstore sells… The Cinnamon Bun Book Store is a Sunday Times and USA Today bestselling cozy romantic mystery with a HEA guaranteed! Tropes: opposites attract small town forced proximity he falls first Readers have fallen for Laurie Gilmore ‘I absolutely loved this small town, cosy romantic and very steamy novel just as much as The Pumpkin Spice Cafe ’ ????? ‘ Wonderful story with tears, laughter, mysteries, uncertainty and happiness’ ????? ‘Compelling, cozy and delightful narrative’ ????? ‘A charming small town romance with sizzling chemistry and plenty of spice’ ????? ‘I LOVED THIS SO BAD. The vibes of the small town were immaculate ’ ????? 'This book makes my heart happy! ’ ????? ‘ The perfect kind of romance for me’ ????? ‘ Perfect for reading in the evening with a little fire going’ ????? ‘I enjoyed this so much! Completely heartwarming and unputdownable , the steamy scenes were a bonus’ ????? ‘[This] gave me everything I needed from an easy read and was the perfect addition to the Dream Harbor series’ ????? ‘I read it in one sitting because I couldn’t bear to put it down ’ ????? ‘Just the perfect amount of sugar and spice … a literal dream to read’ ????? Laurie Gilmore's book 'The Pumpkin Spice Café' was a No.1 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2024-09-23.

Lake Rules: Soak up the sun. Sit under the stars. Don’t fall back in love. Miles and Avery seemed like the perfect couple when they met a decade ago while working at a lakeside resort in Maine. For one magical summer, they were like blueberry pancakes and maple syrup. But at summer’s end, things turned sticky when Miles abruptly ended things. They haven’t spoken since. When the resort’s owner suffers a family emergency, both Avery and Miles return to the lake to help open the resort for summer. After selling her stationery business and leaving a cheating fiancé, Avery is all about playing it safe and she isn’t interested in giving Miles and his big dock energy another chance. As long as she keeps him at a canoe paddle’s distance, they won’t have to dredge up their past before she starts her MBA in the fall. Miles is now a tech entrepreneur and semi-famous serial dater living in New York. Avery’s the only woman who ever understood him and he’s determined to make up for past hurts. If he can remind her of everything they had that summer and prove his commitment, he might get another chance. Despite a decade of silence that still stings, Avery can’t deny Miles remains the same intelligent, kindhearted soul who once showed her the stars. It’ll take another summer to figure out if they’re friends, lovers, enemies, or ghosted exes. Can they put aside their heartbreak and help the people they love without their history floating to the surface? ANOTHER SUMMER is a summer nostalgia read, with rom-com elements, mild spice before closing the door, and a mental health representation. For content guidance, see below. Tropes: Second chance romance Adversaries-to-lovers Lake romance Only one A-frame Workplace romance, forced proximity Slow burn College sweethearts He’s never stopped thinking about her Self-Made millionaires, both of them Golden retrievers, one literal and one figurative Pining - after all, Maine is the Pine Tree State Mental health rep Content guidance: This book contains on page, detailed descriptions of panic attacks, drawn from the author's personal experiences. Also on page, on page, a dog is lost and then found (yay). Another Summer explores grief, resulting from the off page loss of a main character’s parent from a prolonged, unspecified illness. There’s off-page mention of a main character’s cheating fiancé, past (managed) depression, one character saving a child from drowning ten years ago, and heart surgery of a side character’s parent.

Once upon a time, Trevor and I shared one magical night—until he destroyed my biggest career dream. I swore off him…and the fantasy of happily ever after. Fast-forward to Valentine’s Day, when I catch my boyfriend kissing someone else—and Trevor sees it happen. Instead of gloating, Trevor whisks me away to Cozy Creek to scout a new office. Problem? Cozy Creek is my hometown—the one I swore I’d never return to. Now I’m stuck with the Scottish man who broke my heart…only to discover he’s been in love with me all along. Between the quirky small-town shenanigans and Trevor's irresistible charm, I might finally be falling madly... If I can find a way to forgive him and face my own checkered past. ___ Falling Madly is a spicy, laugh-out-loud small-town romcom. Expect a swoony Scottish hero who falls first, a fiery second-chance romance, and plenty of cozy chaos in Cozy Creek.

Painfully shy plant mom Violet Parker is about to experience the thrill of a lifetime when her ultimate TV crush lands on her doorstep. Desperate to rehab his public image after a PR disaster, British heartthrob/actor Jack Grant needs a wholesome fake girlfriend for the summer to keep his job as a historical romance hero. Violet, meanwhile, needs help stepping out of her comfort zone so her fledgling flower and plant shop, Bloom, will thrive. They'll fake date as they promote Bloom as the resident ‘Plant Parents’ and restore Jack's reputation. But things start to blur when Jack learns about Violet's very secret, not-so-wholesome 'want to try list' and they agree to no-strings pleasure for the summer. A fake summer fling will just scratch their itch and let Violet live out her wildest fantasies, right? Can they keep their hearts to themselves, or will this 'no strings' relationship tie them permanently together in love? Featuring : Sexy bucket list Forced Proximity (Cozy cottage roommates) Fake Dating Shy curvy FMC British celeb MMC Hurt / Comfort Plants, plants, plants! Confidence journey (no weight loss)