An uplifting and laugh-out-loud romantic comedy for fans of Jennifer Weiner, Kristen Bailey and Sophie Kinsella.Forty-three year-old Erica Cantelli has finally got everything she wanted – she's put an ocean between herself and her ex, obtained full custody of the kids, and married her dream man Julian.The only fly in the champagne? Julian wants her to have his baby. Which is not as easy as ...

When life gives you lemons... make Limoncello!Gillian Dobson hates to fly. But when her husband of 20 years goes on a business trip to Sicily, she is determined to rekindle their romance with a surprise trip to the idyllic island of Lipari… big mistake as it turns out he has A.F.C. - Alternative Female Company.Devastated, she narrowly escapes a car accident, only to meet handsome local Mattia Spadaro. A mix between an Adonis and an Italia...

Will Natalia Amore get the new start she truly desires?In her huge mansion overlooking Wyllow Cove, you'd be forgiven for thinking that Natalia Amore had everything she could possibly want. But her house is empty and Nat yearns for the cosiness and bustle of seaside living. In particular, the rundown Lavender Cottage that has gone up for sale.But when her family arrives on the doorstep, all in need of her love and care, Nat's dream of a new life crumbles. Lavender Cottage w...

There's magic in the Cornish air this Christmas...When Rosie Anderson's boss suddenly assigns her to go incognito and save a tiny inn in Cornwall from being shut down, her dreams of a Christmas holiday with her son are shattered. And, for the life of her, Rosie has no idea why she's got to go.It's chaos from the start – after hours in the car, Rosie arrives at the inn to find that there are no rooms left. She isn't there for more than a min...

Erica Cantelli has found her Mr. Right. Hasn't she...?After a long overdue divorce, Erica has finally made it to Italy with her two children and, amazingly, her now dreamy fiancé Julian Foxham.The plan was to start fresh and for Erica to run a country B&B, but two years in and her business is failing miserably, while Julian's career as a novelist is soaring and taking him all over the world with his gorgeous agent.Despite having set a wedding date, with every day th...

Emmie Weaver has it all – a handsome fiancé and students who love her. So why does she feel so lost?When Emmie's estranged grandfather dies, leaving her a barge in Starry Cove, it's a welcome chance to hit pause. But as soon as she arrives in the Cornish village, it's clear this won't be the relaxing break she was expecting. Her grandmother wants nothing to do with her and Jago Moon, a handsome yet hostile town bad boy, is inexplicably determined to not let her boat touch water.

'I thoroughly enjoyed this utterly lovely story. Touching, heartwarming and a joy to read' Holly Martin.Nina Conte has written three novels and lives in a rambling farmhouse on the outskirts of a beautiful Cornish seaside village with her family and German Shepherd Minnie.Nina's life sounds great on paper. Or, more precisely, in her author bio. But, in reality, the farmhouse is crumbling, her gambling ex-husband has run away with all their ...

Bloomsbury presents The Cottage by the Cornish Sea by Nancy Barone by Harrie Dobby.'Heartfelt and hopeful, this coastal tale of new beginnings, friendship, and second chances is a gorgeous, uplifting story... 5 stars from me' - Caroline James, author of The Cruise***'***A thoroughly enjoyable, heartwarming story with relatable and realistic characters, and a setting that makes you want to relocate!' - Lisa Hobman, author o...

Interior designer Faith Hudson knows better than anyone the value of a home. Growing up as an unwanted kid in foster care, she hangs onto every last treasure, always searching for the place where she belongs. Out of the blue, Gabe York, the musician ex-boyfriend who broke her heart, calls to say he wants a second chance... and asks her to renovate the Cornish beach house they used to share together. It's bittersweet for Faith, but she's nothing if not hopeful...But it's not long be...

Erica Cantelli feels weighed down and it has nothing to do with the extra pounds she's trying to lose.Juggling a successful career with two children and a deadweight husband, most days can feel she's biting off more than she can chew.In fact fantasising about getting rid of her increasingly disinterested husband is just about all that keeps Erica sane. That and daydreaming about the incredibly handsome new school Principal, Julian Foxham...So when her husband jokes ...

August 18, 2020, marked the centennial of the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution. In 1920, women wearing yellow roses stood shoulder to shoulder in Tennessee, awaiting the roll call of men who would cast their votes for or against a woman’s right to a voice in government.Though this movement won rights for some women—an achievement to be acknowledged and celebrated—the struggle did not end there. Due to states’ laws and prohibitive policies, ...

Erica Cantelli has found her Mr. Right. Hasn't she...?After a long overdue divorce, Erica has finally made it to Italy with her two children and, amazingly, her dreamy now-fiancé Julian Foxham.The plan was to start fresh and for Erica to run a country B&B, but two years in and her business is failing miserably, while Julian's career as a novelist is soaring and taking him all over the world with his gorgeous agent.D...