The most delightful read to curl up with and enjoy with a cup of tea and slice of cake! Fans of The Pumpkin Spice Café, Elsie Silver and Ali Hazelwood will adore this charming, romantic (and delicious!) story. Whisks at the ready! This summer, two local cafes will go head-to-head in a baking competition where more is at stake than just the trophy... Will true love be the icing on the cake?Clem is the baker in charge of creating delicious cat-themed treats for the loyal customers of the Catpurrcino cat café. From iced kitten doughnuts to macarons with ears and whiskers, Clem's creations always bring a smile to the face of anyone lucky enough to taste them. But outside of the café's kitchen, Clem struggles with feelings of anxiety and where she fits in. Until Sylvie, the owner of the café, decides to push her out of her comfort zone. The Whisked Away baking competition is a chance for Clem to shine and find her inner confidence. Also competing this year is Lucas, the owner of Muddy Paws café, accompanied by his faithful Golden Retriever Reina.The stage is set for an epic cake-off between cats and dogs. But as Clem stumbles in the first challenge, Lucas always seems to be there with an encouraging word and a smile. The chemistry between them is soon undeniable. Is this just the heat in the kitchen? Or something real? And can their feelings survive a showdown in the final round... Tropes Rivals Slow burn Opposites attract Small town Readers are falling in love with Cake Off at the Cat Café:'This book is like the perfect pastry; warm, sweet, and filled with layers of charm and slow-burning romance... A warm hug of a book, best enjoyed with tea, cake, and a cat curled up by your side' Reader review ?????'A book set in a cat cafe mixed with baking in the style of The Great British Bake Off? Hell yes, sign me up!... I was absolutely hooked and could scarcely put the book down!... a stunning book that I absolutely adored' Reader review ?????'A purrfect cosy cat themed read, very enjoyable and heartwarming!' Reader review ????? 'Beautiful story... A baking competition, a slow burn love story... Magical and moving. The cat café is lovely' Reader review ?????'Fun and gorgeous... I really loved Clem and saw a lot of myself in her, she was a very relatable character... A satisfying ending' Reader review ????? 'A cosy read... with just enough intrigue to make page turning essential - it's been a just one more chapter/page book' Reader review ????? 'Escape into a world of cats, dogs, delicious treats and romance with this warm, cozy, book. It's got characters you will take to your heart both human and animal, all set in the beautiful Lake District' Reader review ????? Everyone adore the Cat Café series 'Will leave you with a smile on your face' Reader review ?????'Purrfectly cozy and adorable... I devoured this book' Reader review?????'As cosy and heartwarming as a lap full of kittens!' M.A. Kuzniar 'I absolutely loved it!' Donna Ashcroft

Welcome to the Love Hotel ? Check in for a hilarious and spicy opposites attract summer romance set in a matchmaking hotel in Italy NEW FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR OLIVIA SPRINGPerfect for fans of Abby Jimenez, Meghan Quinn and Sarah Adams!Tropes: ? Opposites attract ? Forbidden romance (staff and hotel guest) ? Banter to b*nging ? Forced proximity ? Grumpy sunshine ? Matchmaking ? Spicy !!!!Sparks Fly…but with the wrong guy?Sammie Gordon knows of The Love Hotel’s infamous reputation for making happy ever afters a reality. So when she gets her coveted invite to the hotel’s exclusive resort in Italy she’s packed her bags before she’s signed on the dotted line. What could be more perfect than sun, sea, culture and… her perfect match?Except Sammie doesn’t get the immediate flutters of excitement when she meets her date. He may be perfect on paper, but their connection is more lukewarm than red hot passion! And when he leaves abruptly, Sammie is left alone in paradise. This is a disaster!But The Love Hotel always goes above and beyond for their guests. And so Love Alchemist Romeo steps into the breach to keep her company on all the planned dates and intimate dinners. In a professional capacity… obviously! When sparks fly instantly, Romeo knows he’s in trouble. With a strict no-dating guests rule, Romeo has to try and keep things professional. But like magnets, Sammie and Romeo are drawn to each other. Their chemistry is forbidden and so they must, at all costs resist the temptation to cross the line…Praise for Olivia Spring:?????????? 'ADORE Olivia’s pitch perfect romances - one of the few who can have me swooning over her male characters.' Bestselling author Kristen Bailey?????????? 'I was hooked from the first chapter. An absolute delight!' Bestselling author Laura Carter?????????? 'Through Olivia’s wonderful writing style, I honestly felt as though I was there' Reader Review?????????? 'Well what can I say apart from this book is a rare gem. It has everything book lovers will adore' Reader Review?????????? 'Once you get hooked into the story you won’t want to put it down.' Reader Review

Reese Clark has one goal—save her family’s Oregon vineyard.Step one: build a new tasting room . . . uh, yesterday.Step two: dodge PR disasters while wrangling her eccentric family.Too bad her contractor turns out to be Clay Henderson.Her ex’s best friend. The most forbidden guy in her orbit.The old Clay was a wild blend of bad decisions and bar fights.But new Clay is sober, serious, and sexier than a cellar-aged cabernet.Too bad he’s still off-limits.And Reese has her hands full already.Between her pot-growing grandpa, her parents behaving like smitten teens, and an alpaca with a groin-butting vendetta,Reese needs more drama like she needs bonus holes in her wine barrels.But Clay’s steady presence—paired with a bad-boy-gone-good vibe— has Reese spiraling faster than a busted corkscrew.One taste proves forbidden fruit only gets better with age.But the past—just like love—can’t stay bottled up forever.And everything Clay and Reese have built could come crashing down around them.One-click this hilarious and heartfelt small-town romance featuring forbidden love, chaotic family vibes, and a slow-burn second chance worth savoring.

A BRAND NEW feel-good read from MILLION COPY BESTSELLER Judy Leigh, perfect for fans of Dawn French and Caroline James! ?You’re never too old to fall in love…again!Cecily Hamilton is months away from her ninety-second birthday. She’s lived life to the full, choosing work over romance, friendship over love. And now she has a host of silver-haired friends living nearby, ready to fill her time with picnic lunches, prosecco and cheer!Cecily thought she was content. She thought her cup was full…But when the granddaughter of Cecily’s first and only love arrives on her doorstep, claiming that her grandfather, Eddie, is still in love with Cecily after all these years, Cecily wonders if there might be room for a little romance after all. Especially since, one by one, her friends keep falling head over heels for old flames and new.Can the oldest silver lady of the bunch really hope for her own second chance at love? Is it finally time for Cecily to seize the day?Celebrate life with Judy Leigh's Silver Ladies! Don't miss this uplifting, joyous and funny tale of friendships and new beginnings. This is the perfect feel-good story for all fans of Maddie Please, Dawn French and Caroline James.Praise for Judy Leigh:'I loved this book. It's funny, emotional and a book that fills you with determination not to let life pass you by as you get older.' Jennifer Bohnet‘Brilliantly funny, emotional and uplifting’ Miranda Dickinson'Lovely . . . a book that assures that life is far from over at seventy' Cathy Hopkins'Brimming with warmth, humour and a love of life… a wonderful escapade’ Fiona Gibson‘Judy Leigh’s great strength is her wonderful, full-of-life characters. I especially love how so many of her starring roles in her novels go to strong women, and particularly older women… Highly recommended.’‘You can only love the beautiful writing style of Judy Leigh. It's light, fresh and breezy, She gives aging a sparkle, that doesn't make it seem scary but something to embrace and enjoy to the maximum.’‘Judy Leigh has become one of my favourite authors. Her writing is amazing. I have read most of her novels and look forward to the next one.’‘I hope you too pick up this heart warming, fun filled frolicking story of friendship and love. It is well worth a read.’‘As usual, Judy Leigh excelled at imagining her characters, and it was a treat to follow their adventures. Of course, I don’t include spoilers, but I can certainly promise a story filled with the very best kind of people, love, and a reminder that age is just a state of mind.’