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'Mandy Baggot is the queen of summer romance.' - NetGalley Reviewer'Absolutely delightful, my favourite book this year!' NetGalley ReviewerThis summer, on the Greek island of Corfu, sparks will fly as dreams come true...Lydia Broom is living her second-best life. With her dreams of being a chef left in the dust she instead finds solace writing about the dishes she wished she created. When Lydia's sent to Corfu on an assignment, she's excited to see what culinary delights the island has to offer, but nothing seems to tickle her fancy - until she tastes the creations of local cook, Thanos Nicolaidis.After one sizzling afternoon in the kitchen together, Lydia and Thanos both allow themselves to dream of the futures they desperately want. And as they grow closer, sharing secret ingredients and family recipes, Thanos begins to realise he has to show Lydia the parts of him he's done so well to hide... Get ready for the hottest Greek meze on the menu as Lydia and Thanos discover that amid the sirtaki dancing and the smashing plates, they might just be cooking up their very own love story.Praise for A Taste of Greek Summer:'What a bountiful banquet this book is!' NetGalley Reviewer'Beautifully written, this lovely story made me smile, laugh, and left me with a lovely, warm glow.' NetGalley Reviewer'A delightful read from start to end; one that left me smiling long after I finished the last chapter.' NetGalley Reviewer'This book is heart-warming and hilarious. I would give it six stars if I could!' NetGalley Reviewer'Tempting, tantalising and tasty. This book was a one-sitting read for me.' - NetGalley Reviewer

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A fun, feel-good romantic comedy to read on the beach this summer, from Queen of Greek romance Mandy Baggot.Tess Parks has made up her mind: love isn’t for her.When it comes to dating she has one rule: after six weeks with a guy, she ends it. So when her heartbroken best friend invites her for a girly getaway in Corfu, Tess is sure she can stick to their pact to stay single for the summer. But then she meets the gorgeous restaurateur Andras... To keep his overbearing mother off his back, Tess agrees to pretend to date him. But as the two spend time together, Tess begins to realise that this fake relationship is starting to feel like the best one she’s ever had…A feel-good escapist beach read set against a beautiful Greek island backdrop, perfect for fans of Jo Thomas's My Lemon Grove Summer.

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Escape to the snowy coast this Christmas with a warm festive read to melt your heart. 'Like a big festive hug – warm, funny and oh so romantic' – Holly Martin It has taken Harriet years to get over the love of her life, but finally she has a dependable boyfriend, a secure job and a decent flat. As long as her thoughts never stray to Mack – the one who got away – she knows that life is good. But when her beloved grandmother dies just before Christmas, Harriet drops everything to fly back to her childhood home: a white clapboard house nestled among the snow-covered beaches of the Hamptons, Long Island, USA. Even in her grief, Harriet is determined to give her Grandpa and his neighbours a Christmas to remember. But her world is turned upside down when she sees Mack for the first time, and he begs her to give him a second chance... Can Harriet forgive Mack and let him mend her broken heart? Or should she return to the safe life she came from? Everyone LOVES Christmas by the Coast! 'Fun, Festive and Fabulous – I flipping loved it' – Milly Johnson, author of My One True North 'This isn't just a love story for the hero and heroine, it's a love story for the entire romance genre. I absolutely adored it and savoured every page' – Sarah Bennett, author of Summer Kisses at Mermaid Point 'Mandy Baggot has done it again. She truly knows how to pull on the heartstrings and had me sobbing to no end. Bravo!' – Nancy Barone, author of Dreams of a Little Cornish Cottage 'Heartfelt and romantic, a truly special book' – Sandy Barker, author of A Sunset in Sydney 'There's a lot of humour in this story, but a lot of depth, tenderness and nostalgia too. This is such a heart-warming Christmas read and well deserves five stars' – Karen King, author of The Stranger in My Bed 'A Christmas romance with a difference – funny, poignant and oh-so-romantic' – Rachel Burton, author of The Summer Island Festival 'Yet another Christmas Cracker from Mandy Baggot! Passion, palm trees and a talking parrot. I loved it!' – Nicola May, author of Welcome to Ferry Lane Market 'Delightful from beginning to end. Sweet on the surface, the layers below held heartache, loss, grief, misunderstandings, and hope for forgiveness' – Katie Mettner, author of Butterflies and Hazel Eyes 'A real gem of a Christmas read from the amazing Mandy Baggot! A heart-warming page turner' – Lucy Coleman, author of Summer in Andalucía 'Mandy Baggot sprinkles her magic over the Hamptons this Christmas. Spoiler alert: you're not going to be able to put this down until the very last page' – Faith Hogan, author of The Ladies' Midnight Swimming Club 'A delightfully festive story rich with Mandy Baggot's signature charm, warmth and humour. I loved it!' – Darcie Boleyn, author of The House at Greenacres

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Emily Parker is set to have the worst Christmas ever! Her flatmate's moved out, she's closed her heart to love and she's been put in charge of the school original Christmas show – with zero musical ability. Disgraced superstar Ray Stone is in desperate need of a quick PR turnaround. Waking up from a drunken stupor to a class of ten-year-olds snapping pics and Emily looking at him was not what he had in mind. Ray needs Emily's help to delete the photos, and she needs his with the show. As they learn to work together they may just open their hearts to more than a second chance...

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A feel-good festive romance to curl up with this Christmas'Magical, heart-melting fiction at its best!' Samantha Tonge*****Imagine the perfect Christmas Kiss…His strong arms around her waist, her hands on his face, the snow slowly starts to fall…It’s enough to make Isla Winters cringe! While her sister can’t get enough of this – increasingly common – sight on the streets of London, Isla’s too busy trying to stop Hannah’s wheelchair from slipping on the ice, and making sure she’s not too late to her dream job at Breekers International. But everything changes with the arrival of Chase Bryan, fresh from the New York office. He’s eager to learn everything about Isla’s beloved Notting Hill, but as the nights get colder, will cosying up to him come at a price?A fun, festive feel-good read perfect for fans of Heidi Swain's Sleigh Rides and Silver Bells at the Christmas Fair and Erin Green's A Christmas Wish*****Readers LOVE One Christmas Kiss in Notting Hill'I absolutely loved this book. The storyline and characters were wonderful. Chic lit at its finest' Emma'A really really enjoyable Christmassy tale with lots of festive cheer' Stacey'Mandy Baggot is the queen of the festive story' Steph'Notting Hill at Christmas time is the perfect setting' Noemi'A fabulous page turner' Avid Reader'Christmas romance at its very best' Annie

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'Sultry fun in the sun!' Heidi Swain. 'Clever, romantic and unputdownable' Julie Houston. 'Leave a piece of your heart in Greece with this beautifully told story' Sandy Barker. Two weeks. One unforgettable trip to Corfu. A chance to change her life. Becky Rose has just landed her dream job house-sitting at a top-end villa on the island of Corfu. What could be better than two weeks laying by an infinity pool overlooking the gorgeous Ionian waters while mending her broken heart. Elias Mardas is travelling back to Corfu on business whilst dealing with his own personal demons. Late arriving in Athens, Becky and Elias have to spend a night in the Greek capital. When they have to emergency land in Kefalonia, Becky's got to decide whether to suck up the adventure and this gorgeous companion she seems to have been thrown together with or panic about when she's going to arrive at Corfu... Finally reaching the beautiful island, Becky is happy to put Elias behind her and get on with her adventure. Until he turns up at the villa...

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'A magical meze of sun, fun and heartfelt emotion. A must-read! Yet another side-splitting, sun-soaked Greek adventure from Mandy Baggot' – Nicola May, bestselling author of the Cockleberry Bay series For nurse Lucie Burrows, it's time to put the last year behind her and embrace Greek life. Finally free from her demanding, stressful job, Lucie is excited for a restriction-free summer. When her best friend Gavin finds the perfect Greek island getaway, Lucie is sure that this holiday to Corfu is going to be one to remember. But when a landslide cuts the village off from the rest of the island, Lucie is thrown together with Michalis Andino, the super sexy village doctor. It's not quite the escape she had planned, but things could certainly be worse. As Lucie relaxes into the Greek way of life, she begins to wonder whether her much-needed break might just end in a new beginning – and a new love... Readers are LOVING Staying Out for the Summer: 'Deeply thought-provoking and hilarious' 5* Review 'A wonderful, feel-good read' 5* Review 'Funny and romantic! What more could you ask for?' 5* Review 'A brilliant read, perfect for a relaxing weekend' 5* Review 'Takes you to your Happy Place' 5* Review

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Emily Parker is set to have the worst Christmas ever! Her flatmate's moved out, she's closed her heart to love and she's been put in charge of the school original Christmas show – with zero musical ability. Disgraced superstar Ray Stone is in desperate need of a quick PR turnaround. Waking up from a drunken stupor to a class of ten-year-olds snapping pics and Emily looking at him was not what he had in mind. Ray needs Emily's help to delete the photos, and she needs his with the show. As they learn to work together they may just open their hearts to more than a second chance...

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