*THE #2 BESTSELLING HOLIDAY ROMANCE*Sparks will fly, even without firewood… ‘The perfect autumnal romance! Sweet, spicy, and full of cosy vibes’ CATHERINE WALSH‘Witty and fun and full of heart’ LEONIE MACKA cosy autumnal retreat in the Scottish Highlands is the perfect escape for city girl, Harper… Until she is stranded in the forest with nowhere to stay.Fraser, a gruff local woodcutter, reluctantly offers her his lumberjack’s cabin on one condition – she mustn’t distract him from his duties.But Fraser is finding his beautiful guest annoyingly hard to ignore. And the way he chops firewood – dogged, powerful and precise – is distracting Harper too. Soon, as the flame-red leaves fall overhead, Harper and Fraser are both forced to wonder: Am I falling faster?This cute, spicy autumnal romance features a HEA ending with BookTok's hottest lumberjack love interest.18+ content.Tropes:- grumpy x sunshine- forced proximity- fish out of water- opposites attract- rural settingREAL READERS GIVE KINDLING 5 STARS!‘How can I possibly put into words how much I utterly adored this book?’ *****‘A gorgeous, autumnal romance that readers are going to be cancelling plans to sit by the fire and enjoy’ *****‘The chemistry between Harper and Fraser just sizzled off the page’ *****‘I couldn’t put this book down and managed to read it in one sitting!’ *****‘Kindling plays out like the perfect Hallmark movie, with less cheese and more spice’ *****‘I smiled and swooned all through Kindling’ *****‘A glorious setting’ *****‘Kindling is cuteness itself’ *****‘Had me biting my lip – the cove and the chopping block, iykyk ;)’ *****‘I loved the diverse characters’ *****‘I was kicking my feet and giggling’ *****‘It was refreshing to read about a plus sized woman who is desired’ *****‘Can’t wait to do a re-read of this!’ *****‘This has all the cosy autumnal and spicy vibes’ *****‘I was so attached to these characters’ *****‘Well it's fair to say that I absolutely adored this’ *****‘Definitely one to warm your heart as the nights start to draw in’ *****‘I loved the setting, the world-building and the chemistry between the main characters’ *****

‘What a gorgeous, gorgeous book! I read it in only a few sittings and I am so happy… Beautiful… What more could a reader want?’ NetGalley Reviewer, ?????Beth stands in the sunshine outside the magnificent wrought-iron gates of Villa Alba holding her suitcase. Only a few short months ago, she dropped her beloved only daughter off at college, clinging to the thought of the new chapter that she and her husband Joel could now begin. But that same day, Joel dropped a bombshell: he wanted a break from their marriage.Searching for an escape, Beth found an ad for an apartment in Rome, available for three months rental only with certain conditions. Veronica, the 75-year-old owner, challenges her guests to rediscover themselves, find joy, and live life to the full – in the most beautiful city in the world.Now, blinking in the morning sunshine over a cup of strong Italian coffee, Ronnie sets Beth a list of challenges. A list that will force her to slow down and find beauty in every corner of the city. But Beth’s final task feels impossible: to go out on a date with an unsuitable man… and where would she even find one?But when she bumps into handsome and adventurous musician Rico, unsuitable in almost every way, she thinks he could fit the bill. And he might just be the most attractive Italian man she has ever seen, but that doesn’t mean she’s falling for him, does it?As they begin to explore Rome together, Beth has to admit that Rico is beginning to make her feel more alive than she can ever remember… and suddenly a whole new future feels as though it might be within her grasp.But with her break from Joel coming to an end, can Beth risk embracing the new life of exciting possibilities that Rome has opened up to her? Or will she lose everything just as she’s beginning to figure out her own happiness?Get swept away to the sunny streets of the most beautiful city in the world with this heartwarming novel about love and second chances. Perfect for fans of Faith Hogan, Elin Hilderbrand and Sheila O’Flanagan.What readers are saying about The Rome Apartment:‘What a lovely feel-good story this is… I just loved it. The ending was perfect, the twist made me gasp… Marvellous!’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘My favourite summertime read of the year… Fantastic… A sweeping engrossing story.’ Cozy Book Reviews, ?????‘Superb… This book will go far, 5 stars. Blindingly excellent… This book should come with a disclaimer as once you start reading you aren’t going to want to walk away.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘What a fantastic book.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘A wonderful book.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘I loved this book.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????