Modern and Contemporary romance

Book SynopsisWillow and Dustin are the perfect couple.Or so he thought, until she disappeared . . . ''Amelia Mandeville is an author to watch'' EMMA COOPER Meet the couple you''ll fall for head over heels, and discover the novel that will break your heart and put it back together again I felt ALL the emotions reading this book ***** The characters were so relatable ***** You never want it to end ***** Putting this book down will be your only challenge ***** The romance was magical ***** ________________________Willow and Dustin. They''re the perfect couple, everyone says so. And since the birth of their baby daughter, Dustin is sure his little family is all he will ever need. So his world is shattered wTrade ReviewAmelia Mandeville has painted a beautiful coming of age story filled with colourful characters . . . she is definitely an author to watch - Emma Cooper, author of The Songs of UsA wonderful story that shows that you never truly know what someone is going through. Amelia writes so vividly . . . remarkable - Michelle Elman, author of Am I Ugly?Every Colour of You is a cleverly built saga between Zoe and Tristan's perspectives that leaves you heavily invested in their lives . . . Amelia writes with a perceptive and soulful hand that keeps you interested until the last page - Magic Radio Book Club

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Book SynopsisCould a holiday romance save Everly''s Christmas? Everly Lancaster has always had big dreams, but her high-flying career has left little time for anything - or anyone - else. When the opportunity arises to take the whole of December off, Everly decides it''s time to go on the holiday she deserves. Little does she know, there''s more than one surprise in store for her this Christmas . . . To escape the massive snowstorm on the way, Everly prepares for a sunny, relaxing cruise - until a mix-up with her booking lands her on a tour of the Amazon rainforest. At first, not even the handsome tour guide Asher can improve her mood, but soon the spectacular sights - and Asher''s charming company - open workaholic Everly''s eyes to all she''s been missing in life. As Christmas approaches and the tour comes to an end, will Everly finally realise there''s more to life than work? And could Asher be the person to help her see it? <Trade ReviewCosy up this Christmas with the ultimate feel-good festive bestseller * Docklands & East London Advertiser *

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Book SynopsisThe heart-warming and life-affirming new novel from the New York Times bestselling authorSometimes the end of the road is just the beginning . . .After the devastating loss of her twin brother, Hope Goodwin packs up her things and moves across the country for a fresh start. Arriving in Oceanside, Hope finds solace walking on the beach and teaching history at the local high school. Until she meets Cade Lincoln and everything changes.Cade, like Hope''s twin brother, is ex-military, and after suffering an injury in the line of duty he is discharged and left to deal with his problems alone. Despite their personal struggles, Hope and Cade grow close, and their friendship blossoms into a love neither could have ever expected.But as Hope and Cade begin to move forward in their new life together, secrets from the past resurface and put their relationship to the test. Will the couple find a way through together?

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Book SynopsisA wildly funny novel for the GIRLS generation, exploring life for young women in the city. From the author of THE CANCER LADIES' RUNNING CLUB

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Book SynopsisCash-strapped Rosie and her boyfriend Mark are city folk longing for a country cottage. Rampantly nouveaux-riches Samantha and Guy are also searching for rustic bliss - a mansion complete with mile-long drive and hot and cold running gardeners. The village of Eight Mile Bottom seems quiet enough, despite a nosy postman, a reclusive rock star, a glamorous Bond Girl and a ghost with a knife in its back. But there are unexpected thrills in the hills. The local siren seduces Guy while mysterious millionaire makes Rosie an offer she can''t refuse. But should she?Trade Review'Holden combines subtle observation on the disparity between romanticised and realrural life with deliciously brash humour' The Times * The Times *Pacy pastiche of city dwellers "gone country"...packed with puns... Holden has produced an entertaining novel, bursting with a large cast of Diblyesque characters, which will no doubt delight fans of her two previous books * Daily Mail *Clever, naughty and basically affectionate and good-natured.... a comic romp engineered with aplomb and dash... will have fans glued * Sunday Times *Pastures Nouveaux was no.6 in the Observer and no.no.10 in the Daily and Sunday Telegraph bestseller lists'Holden combines subtle observation on the disparity between romanticised and real rural life with deliciously brash humour' The TimesA very modern romantic comedy... her cultural references are spot-on... an amusing romp through village life * Mail on Sunday *Wendy Holden was the subject of the My Therapy feature in the Express with a strapline for Pastures Nouveaux 13/8'On days of gloom Wendy Holden's novels should be handed round like aspirin. Her new book, Pastures Nouveaux, is guaranteed to bring a smile even to the baddest of moods... Discover the hills are alive with the sound of high jinks in this laugh-a-minute romp' B magazinePastures Nouveaux was no.4 in the Times fastseller list and no.7 in the Sunday Times and Observer bestseller lists'A pun-packed romp' Eve'Wendy Holden is an expert at writing tongue-in-cheek humour for the modern woman' Good Reading, March 2005 * Good Reading *'Wickedly funny comedy of manners: oddballs, hilarious one-liners, and some very bad puns' Kirkus Reviews * Kirkus Reviews *'Devilish humour, more puns than you can shake a stick at and sharp satirical prose. This riotous romp will not fail to entertain' OK magazine * OK magazine *

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Book SynopsisZadie Roberts, LA high-school teacher, has torturous experiences with the fairy-tale world of California weddings. Dropped at the altar by her soap-star fiance, she''s been just about recovering in LA with her best male friend Grey. Until, that is, Grey proposes to Zadie''s ultra-straight and prissy cousin Helen.Before she knows it, Zadie''s back in wedding festivity hell, culminating in Helen''s dull-as-ditchwater hen night. But as the cocktails go down, secrets are revealed, and the night takes one hell of a turn - this is one bachelorette party no one will ever forget...Trade ReviewA raunchy, raucous joyride of a book * Jennifer Weiner, author of IN HER SHOES and GOOD IN BED *Un-put-downable * Cosmopolitan (USA) *Laugh-out-loud funny with a nasty edge, this is chick lit for mean girls * Publishers Weekly *An adorably hilarious book... You won't put it down until you're done' * Selma Blair *

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Book SynopsisFans of Jill Shalvis, Rachel Gibson, Susan Andersen and Carly Phillips will be bowled over by this fabulously funny and sexy romance from New York Times bestseller Susan Donovan, author of The Girl Most Likely To... and The Kept Woman. Marketing exec Lucy Cunningham is thrilled when her firm wins Miami''s hottest fitness club. The reality TV show was Lucy''s idea: leave a fitness-challenged woman in the hands of top personal trainer, Theo Redmond, with a cash bonus for every pound shed. But Lucy didn''t expect to be the guinea pig...After one meeting, Theo knows Lucy will be his toughest client yet, and a woman he''ll never forget. Smart-mouthed and stubborn, she rises to the challenge like a pro. And before he knows it, his heart''s in jeopardy.As Lucy works her way into a whole new life, things start to heat up. Lucy and Theo are about to discover that appearances can be deceiving - and that true love lies somewhere between pizza

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Book SynopsisWhat happens when you ''do'' but he ''don''t''? When Jersey Girl Penny Bracket is left standing at the altar by fiancé Bram Shiraz she doesn''t quite know how to react. Her mother, Ester, on the other hand knows exactly what to do - track Bram down, knock him unconscious with a bottle of Dom Perignon and imprison him in the attic of her mansion. But Ester''s got some serious questions for the fugitive groom...plus she needs someone to write all the return labels for the wedding gifts. But can she find out why Bram got cold feet before everyone else discovers what she''s done?

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Book SynopsisFrancesca and Amanda are in trouble. When they took over their parents'' coffee bar in Brooklyn Heights, they thought they''d have a business for life. Now, they''ve managed to run it into the ground, and emergency action is required. Clever, thoughtful Francesca thinks that brainpower is the key to starting over, whereas Amanda firmly believes that a sweet smile and great hair get one a lot further in life. Who is right?

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Book Synopsis''You''re almost a virgin again'': When Stacy Hamilton''s best friend points out how long it''s been since Stacy broke up with her last boyfriend she can''t believe it. In college, a dry month had seemed unbearable. So what''s happened? You''d think her job at Thongs.com concocting sexy lingerie would get her in the mood. But the guys she''s been dating recently aren''t exactly enticing. Stacy decides drastic action is required. It''s time to widen her search for the ideal man...

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Book SynopsisWithin six months of them breaking up with her, Peg Silver''s ex-lovers always meet and marry the women of their dreams. A major lifestyle change is clearly called for, which is why she says goodbye to Manhattan and hello to a gorgeous farmhouse in tiny, backwater Vermont. Finally, she hopes, she''s bound to meet the ultimate, all-organic country man of her dreams. Instead, Peg finds herself at Inward Bound - a proactive adult-education retreat for the hapless and hopelessly lovelorn. What has she done? However, things could be finally starting to look up in the shape of Linus, Inward Bound''s sexy, scruffy, smart and still-single founder. Is Peg about to find her cure?

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Book SynopsisTheodora is an artist with bright blue eyes and long chaotic hair which is supposed to be brown but gets attacked with colour as frequently as the canvasses she produces. Jonas is half Swedish, tall, with a halo of golden hair and jade green eyes and has channelled his mix of practicality and creativity into his own woodworking business. They are meant for each other. If only they knew each other. Their paths are tantalisingly close at times, but it will take something dramatic in both their lives to lead them in the right direction...

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Book SynopsisLove and loyalties get tested in another gripping LA drama from Lucy Broadbent Pearl Sash lives the dream. Adoring husband, perfect child, and a glamorous Hollywood Hills mansion. Shame how perfect gets boring, isn''t it? Cue the re-entrance of Brett. Dangerous, sexy Brett who she married years ago, and who left her the second his own Hollywood star was rising. Now he''s back, wanting to start over. No man ever made her feel so bad. No man ever made her feel so good! Will Pearl make the right decision to get her own Hollywood ending?

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Book SynopsisFriendship, passion and fidelity - nothing''s ever simple when it comes to loveJacinta Quirke and Maxine O''Malley, a.k.a. Jax and Max, need a plan, fast. They''ve just heard rumours that they are about to lose their jobs at advertising agency ACJ in Dublin. Could they make it in the (supposedly) more lucrative world of TV? Their proposal: a documentary on fidelity. Is long-term monogamy a sham as cynical Max believes? Or will Jax, the hopeless romantic, prove her wrong. Putting a variety of couples into the hot seat, they get the cameras rolling. But when they turn on each other''s love-lives, the trouble really starts... Friendship, passion and fidelity - nothing''s ever simple when it comes to love.

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Book SynopsisThey say that opposites attract... which might explain why sexy, successful Adele Harris is such a loser-magnet! Frankly, she attracts so many weridos and nut-jobs that she''s beginning to think that she''s cursed. And it''s about to get worse.When Adele heads home to Cedar Creek, Texas, she runs into her first-ever bad date - the delicious Zach - and it seems he wants a second chance. Like she''d ever let him (big ol'' drop-dead-gorgeous him) near her heart again. Uh-huh. No way. Ain''t never gonna happen...

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Book SynopsisHow far would you go to find the perfect date? Harriet Peel knows what''s hot and what''s definitely not. As the ''what''s on'' writer for her local magazine, it''s her job. Her own social life, however, is teetering on the verge of non-existence. With the last of her friends tying the knot and the threat of being replaced at work by some annoying London ''it'' girl, it''s time for drastic action. Determined to find the ideal partner to take to the wedding, Harriet decides to register on a dating website. And when the resulting liaisons turn into experiences worth writing about, she suddenly finds herself the unwitting star of a hugely popular new column. Will her newly acquired social status as a minor celebrity help in her quest or is she destined to go to the wedding alone... again?

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Book SynopsisLove is in the air... and on the water in this fabulous new romance from Kate Lace Working as a chef on a luxurious holiday yacht, Poppy''s come a long way from her parents'' pub in Cornwall and enjoys a tranquil existence sailing around the Greek islands. Until the Garvie family show up that is. When their boisterous behaviour forces Poppy to pay a visit to a super-yacht docked nearby, she meets handsome deckhand Charlie and everything gets a lot more exciting. She wouldn''t mind getting cosy in her cabin with him! But why does Jake, the brooding skipper, keep rocking the boat? When it comes to falling in love, Poppy may be in danger of going overboard...

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Book SynopsisA passionate tale of love, luxury and falling for the first time.Tilly de Liege may be Lady of the Manor, but it''s not quite as fabulous as it sounds - the de Lieges may be high society but they''re also flat broke. When boarding school-bound Tilly meets skater boy Ashley from the local comprehensive, it feels like the start of something special. Bur fate - and Tilly''s father - are soon conspiring against them. Then moneyed older man Marcus appears on the scene... Are Tilly and Ashley star-crossed lovers or simply poles apart?

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Book SynopsisA surprising, funny and heartfelt novel that shows how home and family can be found in the most unusual of placesWhen lost soul Emily Tomlin a.k.a. Andes Lane moves into a tranquil houseboat on Seattle lake, she hopes to put an end to nine years of tireless travelling. But it''s not long before her life is being turned upside down again, this time by her landlord, Jay, and his extraordinarily gifted but equally infuriating ten-year-old son, Chase. When Jay is sent down and Andes reluctantly agrees to accompany Chase on his quest to Sunnyside, Queens for the summer, she''s forced to square up to the secrets and lies buried deep in her own past. With romance blossoming and a newly emerging peace of mind, has Andes found her true home at last?

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Book SynopsisPlug yourself in to this hilarious, high-voltage romance from Niamh ShawUnlucky-in-love Lara sure knows how to pick ''em - losers, that is. But who can blame her when she''s never gotten over having her heart (and self-esteem) smashed to pieces by her one and only true love, the super-intelligent, super-geeky, and super-emotionally-inept Conn? Six years later, working alongside her ex on an energy-generating project in Dubai is the last thing Lara expected. It''s not long before sparks are flying, but can Lara trust Conn with her heart again?

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Book SynopsisFate, hope and charity influence Charlotte''s romantic destiny as the third prophecy in the addictive HEN NIGHT PROPHECIES series is revealed: ''Love will come through hope alone.''Communications officer Charlotte loves her job at the Arts Council - it''s just a shame she has to share the office with her ex-husband, who also happens to be dating her boss. If there''s one thing that Charlotte doesn''t possess in her current romantic predicament, it''s hope. So when she finds herself in the beautiful Yorkshire moors visiting the Council''s current funded projects, including the aptly-named Hope Foundation, she can''t resist a wry smile. But it''s not long before Charlotte has three potential suitors to choose from: her repentant ex Richard, devoted single-parent Paul, and the notoriously dashing but ever-so-moody Heath. Perhaps Charlotte has reason to hope after all...

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Book SynopsisThe fourth novel in this addictive series, THE HEN NIGHT PROPHECIES, following the fortunes of five different girls, each given their own puzzling prophecy at a friend''s hen night, focuses on Libby,''A danger to men...'' Risk-taker Libby Foster wishes she thought things through more - maybe then she''d avoid being humiliated at work over her reckless romantic attachments. So it''s just as well that she''s swearing herself off men and escaping to a Thai island to work on location casting for a romance-slash-action film. But is she really such a danger to the opposite sex? A series of bizarre events in the serene beach surroundings have Libby fretting, but could it be she''s met her match in Craig, the daredevil martial arts instructor training her cast?

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Book SynopsisAn edgy, glitzy, addictive romance - be careful what you wish forYoung, naïve and stunning, Katrina is trying to make it as a model in Paris, sharing a tiny, run-down dorm and only just scraping a living. She''s about to cut her losses and head back to London when she''s spotted one night and asked out by THE ultimate movie heart-throb, actor Dominic Cayley. She knows not to get too excited though - his girlfriends never last longer than a few dates. But when he keeps turning up on her doorstep, whisking her off for super-glam party weekends in Monaco, showering her in expensive jewels and designer clothes, she''s more than happy to be swept off her feet . . .

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Book SynopsisRomance, revelations and fun in the Mediterranean sunIsabelle needs to get away from it all. With a boss from hell and a boyfriend so elusive he''s almost non-existent, life''s looking pretty drab. Then a humiliating cock-up costs Izzy her job and things seem so grim not even a shopping spree can lift her spirits. What''s a girl to do? Six months as a wedding planner in Mallorca could be Izzy''s answer. If she can''t make it work with a man, at least she can help make other women happy with theirs. But when love is in the air, things don''t always go the way you plan...

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Book SynopsisDiscover Laurie Brown''s latest gripping tale of bodies, burial grounds and romantic suspense!Ever since Caroline Tucker moved back home from Hollywood to the bright lights of Haven, New Mexico, she''s been trying (and failing) to avoid her ex-husband, Town Sherriff Travis Beaumont. Then, when her niece stumbles across the perfectly preserved body of a cowboy at Girl Scout camp, Caroline has no choice but to give Travis a call. But is this actually a crime scene? Or just a potential tourist attraction? As the mystery of the mummy unravels, Travis digs up some sinister evidence. And the more Caroline tries to keep away from trouble - and Travis - the more they come knocking at her door...

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Book SynopsisFall in love with this sparkling story of crystals, chaos and re-kindled romance!For years Zee has tried to ignore her real name (who calls their kid Azure Dawn?) and her mother Marla''s alternative lifestyle. A million miles away from all that new-age nonsense, she''s got a reliable teaching job, a perfect life plan and sensible accountant Simon for a fiancé. But when Marla gets sick, the foundations of Zee''s rock-steady world are seriously shaken. Soon she''s back home, in touch with the boy who broke her heart and even being sucked into one of her mum''s hare-brained schemes. What about Zee''s plans for the future? Could they ever include a free-spirit from her past?Trade ReviewA brilliantly fun read that will have you hooked!***** * OK! magazine *

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Book SynopsisTia''s top beauty tip: apply heavy make-up carefully to prevent any cracks from showing... Life is fabulous for Tia Carpenter. She has it all, money, looks, a great job as the beauty expert at stylish Platinum magazine and, at last, the attention of her unrequited high school love, Josh Banks. But Tia has a secret - back at school she was Barbara Baker, overweight, crooked teeth, frizzy hair and no fashion sense. Cosmetic dentistry, losing seven stones in weight and a complete makeover later, Tia has successfully erased her past life as Big Barb, tub of lard, until the day Juliet Gold, the bane of her teenage existence, arrives to work at the magazine. Juliet always got everything she ever wanted, and now she wants both Tia''s job and Josh. Tia will have to use every makeover trick she''s ever learned to stop Juliet from uncovering her past and stealing her man.

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Book SynopsisLove, lingerie and family loyalties collide in this sexy, sassy tale of chasing success - but at what cost?When ambitious City analyst Yasmin Yusuf''s hope for a traditional ''happy ever after'' in the romance stakes is shattered she decides there''s only one course of action: get smart, sexy and successful. And what better way to achieve it than by turning around a failing lingerie company? Swept head-first into her glamorous new job by suave private banker Zachary Khan, Yasmin is soon clashing with snobby fashionistas, pedantic accountants, her culturally conservative Bengali family and, worst of all, Hannah Gibbs-Smythson, Zach''s indomitable senior advisor. With the odds stacked against her and her attraction to Zach complicating matters even further, the stakes for Yasmin have never been higher... Is she prepared to risk everything for the success she craves?

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Book SynopsisLies: we all tell them.To protect those we love, to disguise failure, to hide disappointment. To mask betrayal, or deceit. But what happens when those lies start to catch up with us? When our lives begin to be shaped by the lies of others?The late ''noughties''. A global recession looms. A group of old friends, all leading outwardly successful, interesting lives. All in apparently loving, secure relationships. Yet all, in some way, lying to those closest to them, concealing secret worries, jealousies, desires. This group of friends is about to discover that the truth won''t stay buried for ever... Welcome to the darker side of love.

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Book SynopsisKarin Tabke, author of The Chronicles of Katrina, concludes her exciting, passion-filled Blood Moon Rising trilogy with Blood Vow, a sizzling paranormal romance, perfect for fans of Sylvia Day''s Renegade Angels, Laurell K. Hamilton''s Anita Blake and J. R. Ward''s Black Dagger Brotherhood.The coming of the Blood Moon will lead two Lycan packs into war, spur two rival brothers into conflict, and spark an act of vengeance so evil that its effects will be felt for generations. And one woman stands at the centre of it all... A volatile mix of both Lycan and Slayer, half-breed Falon is Alpha female of her pack, marked by both Lucien and Rafael - rival Alpha brothers that share equal hold on her heart. But when Falon''s mysterious past completely unravels, it is revealed she is the daughter of the Master Slayer who murdered Lucien and Rafael''s parents, throwing her relationship with both brothers into chaos. If they accept her as their mate then the Blood Law of anTrade Review'Sumptuous, sexy, superb!' * Monica McCarty, New York Times bestselling author *'Intensely emotional and action filled, Tabke's novel will pull you in from the beginning. The characters are passionate and multifaceted and complement the sizzling story' * Romantic Times *

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Book SynopsisThis modern summer romance set on Cape Cod features two young adult poets divided by centuries. Michaela Dunn, living on present day Cape Cod, dreams of getting into an art school, something her family just doesn't understand. When her stepfather refuses to fund a trip for a poetry workshop, Michaela finds the answer in a local contest searching for a poet to write the dedication plaque for a statue honoring Captain Benjamin Churchill, a whaler who died at sea 100 years ago.She struggles to understand why her town venerates Churchill, an almost mythical figure whose name adorns the school team and various tourist traps. When she discovers the 1862 diary of Leta Townsend, however, she gets a glimpse of Churchill that she didn't quite anticipate. In 1862, Leta Townsend writes poetry under the name Benjamin Churchill, a boy who left for sea to hunt whales. Leta is astonished when Captain Churchill returns after his rumored death. She quickly falls for him. But is she falling for the actual captain or the boy she constructed in her imagination?

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Book SynopsisA romantic comedy about finding the love of your life in the most unexpected of places.Trade Review'very enjoyable, funny and intriguing storylines that will leave you wanting more' Bookbag. * Bookbag *'It's quirky, heart-warming and the characters come alive. A great debut novel' Chick Lit Club. * Chick Lit Club *'perfect for fans of chick lit ... a good, easy read' New Books Magazine. * New Books Magazine *'a wonderful and charming tale of the perils of dating ... funny and intriguing. It had me hoping for certain outcomes, surprised by others, but most importantly the story had me racing through the book' Notes on Life. * Notes on Life *'the way in which each character had his or her narration style and language was exceptional' One More Page. * One More Page *'Colourful characters and intriguing storylines abound' Star. * Star *'A great read for lovers of literary rom-coms' Stellar. * Stellar *'Believable characters and an original story make this a great debut' The Sun. * Sun *'Simply delightful, warm, witty, engaging and full of happiness. What's not to love?' Random Jottings. * Random Jottings *

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Book SynopsisFrom Nick Alexander, named by Amazon as the UK''s 3rd bestselling indy author comes his #1 ebook hit The French House -- The final book in The Missing Boyfriend Series.Everyone dreams of escaping the rat-race of the city to sunny bliss in foreign climes - but what happens when you make the dream a reality? Praise for Nick Alexander''s WritingEndearingly funny, bang up to date and spot on the truth -- Red.Honest, moving, witty and really rather wise -- Time Out.Wonderfully compelling with a high standard of writing -- Liz Loves BooksA truly riveting read -- Crooks on BooksCC is trapped by a job she no longer loves in an unfriendly city. So when her new boyfriend decides it''s time to sell up and move to the South of France, she decides in seconds to change her life. After all, who wouldn''t pick an azure sea, aperitifs and sunshine over a dreary commute and a rainy climate?STrade ReviewAlexander has written a hugely loveable book, endearingly funny, bang up to date and spot on the truth. * Red on The Case of the Missing Boyfriend *CC is a compulsively likeable Everywoman, part Doris Day, part Bridget Jones, her life laid bare with Nick Alexander's trademark mix of forensic detail and warm-hearted comedy * Rupert Smith *

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