Three D.C. wives become friends as they weather the storms in their tumultuous lives in this dramatic novel.Married to some of Washington, D.C.’s most influential men, Bethany, Deanna and Marisol are on the guest list at every high-profile political and social event. And when they meet at a fundraiser, they forge a deep, unexpected friendship.Beneath the glamour, all three are struggling to hide the void in their marriages. Bethany’s teenage stepdaughter is wreaking chaos at home, and to escape, Bethany begins writing an anonymous, dirt-dishing gossip column. Deanna is a successful event planner, longing for a baby and unaware of her husband’s double life. Marisol, too, is desperate to start a family, and starting to question her husband’s commitment, and her own.As their friendship deepens, Bethany, Marisol and Deanna help each other decide how far they’ll go to fulfill their desires. Because in passion—as in politics—one mistake can change everything . . .

In her effortlessly winning novels Tulip Fever and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Deborah Moggach charmed readers and critics alike with her generous prose and hilarious dialogue. With Heartbreak Hotel, Moggach has triumphed once again. When retired actor Buffy decides to leave London and move to rural Wales, he has no idea what he is letting himself in for.  In possession of a run-down bed and breakfast that leans more toward the shabby than the chic and is, quite literally, miles from nowhere, Buffy realizes that he needs to fill the beds—and fast. Otherwise, his vision of the pastoral countryside will go up in smoke. Enter a motley collection of guests: Harold, whose wife has run off with a younger woman; Amy, who’s been unexpectedly dumped by her (not-so) nebbishy boyfriend and Andy, the hypochondriac postman whose girlfriend is much too much for him to handle. But under Buffy’s watchful eye, this disparate group of strangers finds that they have more in common than perhaps they first thought. A charming romantic comedy that will captivate even the most determined urbanite, Heartbreak Hotel is a supreme entertainment.

A wonderful, escapist read from Jan Baynham!Previously published as Her Mother's Secret: The Summer of '69 by Jan Baynham.A secret diary. Love lost. And love found . . .Greece, 1969. Reeling from a devastating loss, free-spirited Elin Morgan escapes to a sun-drenched Greek island. She seeks shelter among the blue painted shutters, bobbing fishing boats and lanes lined with olive trees.Up the hill from the taverna where she’s staying, Elin rekindles her love of painting at a tiny art studio and, with the help of handsome wood-carver Stelios, unlocks hidden passions.But their carefree summer isn’t to last. Elin leaves, taking with her a shocking secret that will span decades.Wales, 1991. Art student Alexandra is unmoored by the death of her beloved mother Elin. She doesn’t know what to do when she learns she’s been left a beautiful old diary.Elin’s journal tells of the summer she spent on a Greek island in 1969 and gives Alexandra her blessing to find out the truth about her past.With just an old diary to guide her, she seeks the answers to long-buried secrets. And as Alexandra begins to see the world through her young mother’s eyes, she realizes that some love stories have no ending . . .This captivating and unforgettable story about the bonds between mother and daughter, set on a Greek island decades apart, is perfect for fans of Fiona Valpy, Louise Douglas, Kate Frost, T.A. Williams, Mandy Baggot, Francesca Catlow or Chris Penhall.________________________________________________‘Pure escapism.’ Mel‘It stayed with me long after I finished.’‘I was immediately swept away into the Greek sun and didn’t want to return!’‘The story holds you to the end.’ Carol‘I was totally engrossed. This is one hell of a debut novel.’ Lucy‘A heartwarming, immersive read that provides a welcome escape.’ JulieALSO BY JAN BAYNHAMTHE SECRET SISTERTHE GREEK ISLAND SECRET

Anna Goodrich has decisions to make.A young artist who now lives in New York City, Anna must return home to mid-coast Maine for her uncle's funeral.Can she face all that she left behind when she left seven years earlier?The pain of her own mother’s death, the fractured relationships with her father, and her first love. The life she had built for herself in New York - the art world, her boyfriend - allowed her to forget the grief and hurt she had left behind in Maine.But when her uncle leaves her a surprising inheritance, it forces her to face her past, and the parts of her self she’s buried.As she searches for answers about herself, and where she belongs, she discovers how people and places shape us, and how understanding, forgiveness and grace have the power to transform us and the people we love.

Five sweet women’s fiction romances set in Applemore Bay - in one easy to read collection.Perfect for fans of Rachel Hanna and Debbie Macomber.Over 15,000 five star reviews across this complete series!Escape to the little seaside village of Applemore in the Scottish Highlands, where friendship, family and love are waiting for you. Fall in love with sweet feel-good stories about second chances, friends-to-lovers, new starts, enemies-to-lovers, and single dads - all with a beautiful setting and a cast of characters you'll wish were your best friends.Take advantage of this great value collection and settle down for a cosy, heartwarming escape that will leave you feeling like you've had a vacation in Scotland!In THE WINTER COTTAGE Lachlan Fraser has inherited the dilapidated family castle and the title of Laird, and he’s all set to sell until old flame Rilla walks back into his lifeHis sister Beth is a divorced mum of twins, working hard to run THE FLOWER FARM with no time for love, even when a handsome new neighbour from Glasgow arrives in an unexpected manner…Workaholic eldest sister Charlotte has a one night stand on a work trip, never in a million years thinking the rich businessman will turn up thinking he’s got more right to live in MIDSUMMER HOUSE than she does, and the battle lines are drawn.Polly is the baby of the family and determined to make her mark. When she discovers that a media star is dreaming of a last minute festive wedding, she promises her best friend Harry that his hotel is the perfect venue. Will CHRISTMAS AT APPLEMORE turn friends into lovers?Newcomer Sophie Jones arrives at THE COTTAGE BY THE SHORE as an empty nester trying to find her place now her daughter has left to study in the USA. The last thing she expects is a less than warm welcome from grouchy artist Ben who lives up the lane… but circumstances throw them together and the attraction is undeniable. Is it ever too late for a happy ending?“I wish I could live in Applemore!” ?????????? Amazon Review“Characters that feel like your best friends” ?????????? Amazon Review“I devoured them all in one week!” ?????????? Amazon Review