Small-town romance Single mum / Single dad Friends-to-lovers Slow burn Cosy bookshop vibes Second chances Found familyShe’s sworn off romance.But this summer, love might rewrite her story . . .Single mum Carrie Worsley doesn’t need another disappointment — she needs a fresh start.So when she’s offered the chance to run her great-aunt’s romance bookshop in the Cornish seaside town of Castle Cove, she packs up her six-year-old daughter and takes the leap.Secret beaches. Golden sunsets. And The Happily Ever After Bookshop — a pastel-pink sanctuary filled with stories of second chances.But it’s only temporary.Until she meets Michael — the quiet, brooding, local bookbinder with kind eyes and an adorably chaotic dog!Michael isn’t looking for forever. Carrie doesn’t believe in it anymore. But stolen glances turn into slow-burn tension. Friendly coffees become lingering touches. And suddenly the chemistry isn’t just fictional — it’s undeniable.Between sea-salted evenings, cinnamon-scented mornings, and long afternoons lost among the shelves, Carrie begins to wonder . . .What if this time, the love story is hers?A heartwarming, small-town romance full of second chances, found family, and cosy bookshop vibes. Perfect for fans of Laurie Gilmore, Harper Graham, Jo Bartlett, Ellie Henderson, Jessica Redland and Mandy BaggotReaders love A New Start at the Happily Ever After Bookshop:????? ‘This was the sweetest cozy romance I've read in a while. . . I highly recommend this book.’????? ‘This is just the most gorgeous read . . . oh and did I not get to the animals in this book. haha well, you've won me over for them alone.’????? ‘This was the sweetest love story . . . I also loved the kids and the animal sidekicks! Monty and Tabitha, oh gosh! Loved it very much.’????? ‘This was such a cute read . . . great cast of characters. I loved Carrie and Michael's chemistry and I wanted them to have their happy ending. I highly recommend it and I look forward to reading more by the author.’????? ‘The sweetest story that I have read and I didn't want it to end I was enjoying it so much.’????? ‘A comforting feel good book.’????? ‘Gorgeous romance with some pretty fun characters.’????? ‘What a lovely, feel-good book. I really enjoyed this . . . Perfect ending . . . and now I want to go to Cornwall!’

He's a Rocker. He's a Biker. He's the wedding planner.Number-crunching Velma Johnson's perfectly planned life is right on course.That's a lie. Sure, she's got the lucrative job. She's got the posh apartment. But her sister nabbed Velma's Mr. Right. There has to be a man out there for Velma. Hopefully, one who's hunky, wears pressed suits, and has a diversified financial portfolio. He'll be exactly like, well... her sister's new fiancé.Badass biker Brek Montgomery blazes a trail across the country, managing Dimefront, one of the biggest rock bands of his generation. With the band on hiatus, Brek rolls into Denver to pay a quick visit to his family and friends. But when Brek's sister suddenly gets put on bed rest, she convinces Brek to take over her wedding planning business for the duration of her pregnancy.Staying in Denver and dealing with bridezillas was not what Brek had in mind when he passed through town, but there is one particular maid-of-honor who might make his stay worthwhile.Velma finds herself strangely attracted to the man planning her sister's wedding. Problem is, he ticks none of the boxes on her well-crafted list. Brek is rough around the edges, he cusses, and doesn't even have a 401(k). But trying something crazy might get her out of the rut of her dating life--so long as she lays down boundaries up front and sticks to her plan... Going Down on One Knee is book one of the Mile High Matched series. If you love a hunky, tattooed wedding planner this book is for you. Buy now for a fun, opposites attract romance!

One Fake boyfriend. One toxic wedding. One Glamma-level scheme to turn pretend into forever.Ellie:I didn't mean to lie to my boss before ever meeting him. But when a hot stranger pulled over to "help" while I was stranded on the side of the road, I panicked and said I had pepper spray (nope), a taser (also nope), and that my boyfriend would be arriving any second.My "boyfriend" being... my boss.Who, surprise, turned out to be the hot stranger.Now I'm fake-dating Drew Kingsley—my very off-limits boss—to survive my sister's wedding. You know, the one where she's marrying my ex, and my entire family is acting like I should just get over it.Drew:I was already half in love with Ellie before she told me I was her imaginary boyfriend.She's brilliant, hilarious, and so beautiful it hurts to look directly at her—but I hired her to be my PA, not my soulmate. I definitely didn't plan on fake-dating her in front of her wildly toxic family, move her into my house, or constantly imagine what it would be like to kiss her for real.But here we are.And the more time I spend with her, the more I know I don't want this to end. Not the charade. Not the late-night talks. Not the way she looks at me like I'm someone worth loving.This small-town romcom features fake dating, found family, a plus-size heroine with a heart of gold, a cinnamon-roll CEO in denial, and one chaos-loving Glamma determined to make their true love happen—even if she has to get them to fake it first.