Winner of the RNA Christmas Romance Award One month to pretend... or one month to fall in love? How do I turn down an overly keen colleague I have zero interest in dating? Should I: Stammer and bluster my way through every excuse in the bookAccept and then immediately turn in my resignation letter, change my number and leave the countryAllow my hot, new, doctor neighbour to step in and pretend to be my boyfriendThe answer: there are no right answers. But option 3 is happening and I'm fake dating Lucas just to survive my work Christmas party without any further unwanted advances. A fun and romantic festive romp for fans of Georgia Toffolo and Laura Jane Williams. Praise for Only for Christmas 'Truly magical I devoured it in one day. One of the best Christmas books!' Reader review 'This could be a Hallmark Christmas movie! There's your classic meet-cute, followed by a 'knight in shining armor' moment, and then the fake dating where, naturally, they end up falling in love for real.' Reader review 'A fun, fluffy, happy-ending romance that was a breezy and beautiful read! I absolutely loved it a perfect romcom to get started on the Christmas festivities but also an all-round feel-good read!' Reader review 'Fun, lighthearted, emotional. I love reverse grumpy sunshine and these two characters absolutely fit the bill! I loved the chemistry between them Their banter had me laughing all throughout the story.' Reader review 'I couldn't put it down. There were moments that you can't help but chuckle to yourself and you can't help but fall in love with Lucas Moore. Great read for Christmas.' Reader review

URGENTLY WANTED: a nanny for Christmas. Seeking an adventurous nanny to work for the aristocratic Lord family at their country estate. Must love naughty dogs, mischievous children and Christmas chaos. Room and board provided.Penny Windlesham is stunned when her long-term boyfriend suddenly dumps her, leaving her with a broken heart just in time for Christmas. At a loose end, she accepts a job as a short-term nanny to a family she’s never met. Climbing aboard a train bound for the Dorset countryside, a tear rolls down her cheek. Alone, working and amongst strangers… could her Christmas be any less magical?As she crunches up the family’s frost-covered drive, Penny’s spirits lift when she glimpses her home for the next month: an enormous manor house, its windows glowing with firelight and festooned with twinkling holly. And, as she settles into her role caring for the adorable Lord children, she finds herself surrounded by a quirky cast of characters, including loveably frazzled Spanish chef Pilar and the children’s grouchy uncle, Lando Lord.Despite Penny’s attempts to avoid him, the darkly handsome Lando seems to be everywhere – hanging around like Scrooge amidst the happy present-wrapping and gingerbread baking. Apparently he wasn’t always this way… is there some secret reason he’s so cranky at Christmas?When Lando is commissioned to carve a beautiful new Nativity scene for the local church, Penny blushingly agrees to be his model, and a sudden spark flickers between them. But it’s not long before the past comes knocking, and Penny discovers exactly why Lando left his old life behind…A heartwarming and feel-good holiday story full of Christmas magic! Fans of Beth Moran, Donna Ashcroft and Trisha Ashley will love Christmas with the Lords. What readers are saying about this book "Romantic Christmas perfection! Christmas with the Lords is utterly charming, gentle and funny – the perfect cosy Christmas read." Bestselling author Leonie Mack, ?????“This was freaking funny, the family was batsh*t crazy and I'm obsessed. This really was a heartwarming and feel-good holiday story full of Christmas magic!” Reader review, ?????“This is just a perfect read. A love story, with very cute children, beautiful food descriptions and a rocky path to find true love… Perfect. Read it.” Reader review, ?????“What a perfect Christmas read! I've always loved Hallmark-type Christmassy films, but rarely encountered book versions that were as highly enjoyable as this one… it's the laugh-out-loud kind of romance and perfect to set you into the Christmas spirit…. I was hooked!" Reader review, ?????“A thoroughly beautiful, heartwarming Christmas story. This book is full of hot chocolates, champagne, festive films and romance thrown in for good measure!... Left me feeling all gooey inside!” Reader review, ?????“So utterly Christmassy and cosy, that I’m counting down ‘til December now.” Reader review, ?????“A wonderfully warm and cosy Christmas read... Just what you need to help you get into the Christmas spirit.” Reader review, ?????“This is a warm, lively and very fun read… The setting is brilliant, the family are both mad and wonderful and this is everything you want in an uplifting read.” Reader review, ?????“This was such a wonderful and enjoyable read!!!! I loved this book.” Reader review, ?????“Such a cute holiday romance story… highly recommend.” Reader review, ?????

One missing woman, two hopeful hearts, and a trail of sticky notes no one can decipher.When seventy-five-year-old retired botany professor Betty Wilding vanishes—again—her family assumes she’s wandered into another greenhouse or accidentally joined a silent retreat. But Betty isn’t lost. She’s chasing down a long-lost love, a decades-old betrayal, and the truth behind the letters that never reached her.Meanwhile, Daniel Wren, gentle hardware-store philosopher and wearer of tweed in inappropriate seasons, is trying to find Betty, armed with nothing but old memories, unsent letters, and a romantic’s refusal to give up—even when everyone else thinks it’s too late.But nothing is simple in the small town of Willowend, especially with:One fiercely loyal sister with a planner and a temper,A meddling society woman with suspiciously fresh lipstick and a plan of her own,And a pair of middle-aged kids who may just be falling in love while tracking down their runaway parents.Mildly Forgetful, Madly in Love is a charming, heartfelt romantic dramedy for fans of The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. It’s about second chances, the beautiful mess of memory, and what happens when love refuses to be forgotten—even if you sometimes forget where you put your keys.If you like your love stories witty, wistful, and just a little wild, this is the one to add to your cart right now.Because love might grow old—but it never grows up.Updated and re-edited version.

What if the one that got away came back . . . ??? Spicy romance ?? Second-chance romance?? Cinnamon roll hero?? Found family?? Friends-to-lovers?? Grumpy/Sunshine?? Workplace romanceAbby never thought she’d see Dax Harper again — let alone bump into him in a Manhattan coffee shop.Dax was her law school fling. The one that got away. The almost-relationship she couldn’t forget.Now he’s older. Hotter. And in town for just one night.Dax wants dinner. Abby wants one night of rekindled heat.It won’t change anything. He’s in L.A. She’s in New York. No strings. No regrets.Until Abby’s firm is called to L.A. in a deal that will make, or break, her career. She’s ready for anything — except finding Dax on the other side of the boardroom table. All confidence, charm, and those damn hazel eyes still looking at her like she’s the only one in the room.For the sake of their careers, they must stay professional.But when the tension sizzles hotter than their last night together, it’s clear some rules are made to be broken . . .This sizzling, second-chance workplace romance, full of sharp banter, heart-melting heat and the kind of chemistry that doesn’t fade with time, is perfect for fans of Hannah Grace, Susie Tate, Carrie Elks, Emma Lucy, Laurie Gilmore, Emily Henry and Bal Khabra.**Readers have already fallen in love with Abby and Dax!**‘Dax is a cinnamon roll in a suit.’‘Lots of spice, workplace drama, a cinnamon roll in a suit, a feisty FMC and more.’‘I absolutely loved Abby and Dax . . . Their chemistry was ’‘The workplace tension? Delicious. The rivals-to-lovers edge? Even better. And let’s just say Dax is peak cinnamon roll in all the best ways.’‘Dax is a sweetheart . . . Abby is all fire and sass . . . Love their chemistry.’‘If you love clever heroines, buttoned-up heroes who unravel in the best way, and rom-coms that actually feel romantic, you’ll adore this one.’‘The chemistry was undeniable, and the banter? Top-tier.’‘The timeline structure was super unique . . . Also . . . the spice? Yeah. It delivers!’‘Perfect for a holiday or summer.’‘The Best Worst Mistake delivers everything you want from a second-chance romance: sharp banter, high heat, and the aching tension of unfinished business.’‘This isn’t just a spicy read — it’s an emotional one . . . Fans of Emily Henry or Bal Khabra will find themselves swooning and rooting for Abby and Dax long after the final page.’‘[The Best Worst Mistake] is like watching a romcom drama.’‘I was so obsessed with it!!’‘A wonderful read! . . . [It] drew me in from the very first page and kept me hooked until the end.’‘This story truly gives you all the feels . . . Parker’s writing is addictive!’‘A compelling second-chance romance . . . If you're a fan of workplace romances with depth, sizzling tension, and characters you can't help but root for, The Best Worst Mistake is a must-read.’

I'm glad I found you this Christmas - an uplifting sweet romance set against the magical backdrop of Christmas.Maggie Coates is frustrated. Her longterm boyfriend, Dirk, recently moved to London to take a job she fears puts him out of her league. Despite the assurances of her best friend Renee, Maggie is convinced Dirk is slowly drifting away. All Maggie wants is to get married and settle down, but maybe Dirk has other ideas.Convinced by Renee to make one last throw of the dice, Maggie books a romantic holiday for two in the quaint Scottish village of Hollydell. But will Dirk show up? And if he doesn't, what if there is a perfect man waiting for her among the Christmas magic of Hollydell's snow-laden streets?What if Henry, the humble reindeer farmer with the kind smile, turns out to be the man of Maggie's dreams?I'm glad I found you this Christmas is a glowing sweet romance which will leave you feeling warm inside and buzzing with Christmas spirit, from the author of Christmas at the Marshmallow Cafe and A Train is Late this Christmas.