The perfect read for fans of Sex and the City, Emily in Paris and/or Eat, Pray, Love!Austen Keller was living her dream. She landed a career-defining job which moved her and her husband to Paris. Swoon! Shortly thereafter, she was divorced. Thud. This wasn’t the plan. Yet there she was—pushing 40 and starting over.A decade after she’d last been single, Austen enters the dating scene playing by a new set of rules in a different language, culture, and lingerie standards. She experiences every type of miserable first date imaginable and lives to tell the tales of Pierre the Mansplainer, Simon the Snoozer, Emile the Over-Sharer, Guillaume of the Gym Shorts, and many more. On most dates, she struggles to get past one glass of Bordeaux without wanting to bolt. Even worse, no one chases after her when she runs. It doesn’t take long for her to realize that whoever said French men were romantic deserves a swift kick in the pants.A rewarding and high-powered career. Check!Fabulous female friendships. Nailed it!True love. Umm?Austen continues to ask herself: Is “having it all” too much to ask?A genuine and tragically hilarious novel about an ex-pat woman's journey of self-discovery through a string of disastrous dates, relationships forged in a deep cultural divide, world travels, and wine. A lot of wine.Buy now for a virtual escape to Paris - The (alleged) City of Love!

Ruby Hutchinson is on her way home to Crumbleton. It has been several long years since she set foot in her quirky hometown on the hill… and if she had any choice in the matter, she wouldn’t be going back at all. Sadly, Ruby doesn’t have a choice in the matter. Her publisher has decided that Crumbleton will make the perfect final stop on her worldwide book-tour. With her new novel hitting every bestseller list going – Ruby knows she should be thrilled. She’s finally reached celebrity status… There’s only one problem – she can’t stand it! Still, there’s just this last signing to face and then she’ll be free… to write another book? The question is, will she be able to get in and out of Crumbleton before her past manages to catch up with her? A standalone second chance romance, Coming Home to Crumbleton is the first book in a brand new series by Beth Rain. Perfect for fans of Polly Babbington, Holly Martin and Heidi Swain.

Pack your bags for the adventure of a lifetime… From the #1 bestselling author of The Cruise , embark on an unforgettable journey and sail through Norway’s winter wonderland to see the spectacular Northern Lights. 'A wonderful, emotional and heartwarming story of lost love and second chances in an out of this world setting.' LISA HOBMAN ________ Will the Arctic wonderland work its magic this winter? Joy never imagined stepping aboard a cruise ship without her husband, Tom. Now widowed, Joy wonders what her voyage on the Emerald Dream will hold – and as it glides through breathtaking Norwegian fjords, she longs to believe in happiness again. However, she carries a secret that could unravel her fragile hopes if it ever came to light… Elsewhere on deck, as the sun dips below the horizon and the polar night sets in, Henry , a lifelong bachelor, is living his dream of seeing the Northern Lights. Having long since given up on love, he now dedicates himself to his passion for photography. But when he meets Joy, is it more than the aurora borealis that catches his eye? As they embark on a snow-dusted adventure which takes them from bustling ports to reindeer-drawn sleigh rides, will Joy and Henry find the courage to embrace love again? Or will hidden truths sink the possibility of a new beginning? A heartwarming, feel-good voyage of self-discovery, romance and second chances, perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan and Judy Leigh.

‘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.