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You’re warmly invited to the Wedding of the Century with all your favourite friends. It’s the most gorgeous vintage fun you’ll have this year! When Emma’s boyfriend Daniel pops the question with a ring the size of a small country, she realises just how different their worlds are. Her family can only afford a low-key wedding while Daniel’s mother is expecting a society party that their high-brow guests won’t forget! How will Emma put together a sophisticated champagne-sodden celebration fit for Lords and Ladies when her dad won’t accept any help from Daniel’s family, her best friend Kelly has become a world-class Bridesmaidzilla and her cross-dressing Uncle Barbara is dying to strut his stuff up the aisle? The big day is three months away. Just don’t look too closely, because nothing is as it seems! A heartwarming, cosy romance from Sunday Times bestselling author Michele Gorman, now writing as Lilly Bartlett Praise for Lilly Bartlett: ‘Full of fun…I loved it’ Cathy Bramley ‘A funny, feel-good romcom… the perfect read to curl up with’ FABULOUS magazine ‘Fun, flirtatious and fresh’ Alex Brown, bestselling author The Secret of Orchard Cottage ‘Warm, witty, and wonderful – the perfect rom com’ Debbie Johnson, bestselling author of Summer at the Comfort Food Cafe ‘I loved the humour, the settings, the quirkiness, and ALL the characters’ Jane Linfoot, bestselling author of The Little Wedding Shop by the Sea ‘Well worth the read for the lovely characters and London East End setting and sense of humour’ Scandalicious ‘A really fun, heartwarming rom-com’ Sally Akins ‘This book was just awesome’ 5* Chick Lit Plus ‘Great fun and a feel-good read’ Linda’s Bookbag ‘Absolutely wonderful romantic comedy that is guaranteed to lift your spirits’ Rachel’s Random Reads Praise for Michele Gorman: ‘I love Michele's books. A fun, sassy writer who always makes me smile’ Carole Matthews ‘So engaging and witty’ Sophie Kinsella ‘Well-written and an easy read’ Daily Mail

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Two families. One cancelled flight. And a last minute house swap...Things get desperate for strangers Harriet and Sophie when they become stranded with their families in Heathrow's Terminal 5. Each woman has her own reason for really really really needing the family holiday they've anticipated for months. But Iceland's volcano has other plans for them. When their flights are cancelled, the families swap houses and discover that sometimes the best things in life happen close to home.This ash cloud has a silver lining, even if no one can quite see it yet.For fans of Sarah Morgan and Sue Moorcroft.'A lighthearted funny read about two very different families who meet at Heathrow airport when their holidays abroad are cancelled due to the ash cloud!' netgalley reviewer'This is a great book because it has allowed me to switch off from everything that's going on and be lost in the pages.' netgalley reviewer

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Wriggle your toes in the sand and feel the warm breeze on your face when you check into the hotel that’s full of dreams… ‘The happy plot is charming… very entertaining’ Publisher's Weekly Three years after ditching her career in New York City, Rosie never thought she’d still be managing the quaint faded Victorian hotel in her seaside hometown. What’s worse, the hotel’s new owners are turning it into a copy of their Florida properties. Flamingos and all. Cultures are clashing and the hotel’s residents stand in the way of the developers’ plans. The hotel is both their home and their family. That’s going to make Rory’s job difficult when he arrives to enforce the changes. And Rosie isn’t exactly on his side, even though it’s the chance to finally restart her career. Rory might be charming, but he’s still there to evict her friends. How can she follow her dreams if it means ending everyone else’s? Praise for Lilly Bartlett: “Absolutely gorgeous!” Debbie Johnson “Full of enjoyment, humour and utter brilliance” 5* Ali the Dragon Slayer “Funny, charming and irresistibly sweet. I loved every minute of this and raced through from first page to last” Jen Med’s Book Reviews “Wowzer, it’s phenomenal! Rosie is one of the best characters I’ve read this year” 10 out of 10 Paige Turner Reviews “Utterly fabulous, completely hilarious, a pure escapist read” 5* Rachel’s Random Reads “I was buzzing through the pages – a story I HIGHLY recommend!” Mrs Mommy Booknerd “Enchanting, huggable, gigglefest – the perfect antidote for when antics in the real world are severely tragic” The Writing Garnet “A brilliant cast of eccentric and very memorable characters” Cheryl’s M-M Reviews “A fun, fondant-sweet, dream of a plot but with a melancholic edge to tug at your heartstrings” My Chestnut Reading Tree “Witty dialogue, engaging and relatable characters – I flew through this story in record time” Books of All Kinds “A beautiful story – a perfect pick-me-up – such a lot of laugh-out-loud moments” BrizzleLass Books “Delightful friendships, witty writing and a sweet romance that is guaranteed to entertain” Rae Reads

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Nelly Roberts needs a fiancé – fast! 'Heart-stoppingly hilarious and touching in turn, Michele Gorman's trademark warmth and wit makes this one wedding you won't want to miss!' Zara Stoneley, USA Today bestseller When Nelly Roberts is left in the lurch with not just a wedding but also a bridal magazine feature on the line, she has no choice but to substitute one groom for another. The fates align when she’s introduced to the gorgeous Rafael. He’s looking for a way to stay in the UK where he’s built the life he loves. So they make a pact: act the perfect couple for as long as it takes for Nelly to get her wedding and Rafael to get his visa. The catch? Absolutely nobody can know the truth. From the charming streets of London to beautiful Cornwall, The Wedding Favour is a fun, feel-good romantic comedy perfect for fans of The Wedding Date and Four Weddings and a Funeral!

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A feel-good story that’s as scrumptious as your favourite slice of cake! Emma’s new café will be perfect, with its gorgeous strings of vintage bunting, mouth-wateringly gooey cakes, comforting pots of tea and quirky customers who think of each other as friends. It’s a long road to get there, but as her business fills with freelancing hipsters, stroppy teens, new mums and old neighbourhood residents, Emma realises that they’re not the only ones getting a second chance. She is too. But when someone commits bloomicide on their window boxes, their milk starts disappearing and their cake orders are mysteriously cancelled, it becomes clear that someone is determined to close them down. Will the café be their second chance after all? A deliciously laugh-out-loud story about friendship, second chances and surviving parenthood, perfect for fans of Carole Matthews, Milly Johnson and Holly Martin. Praise for Lilly Bartlett: ‘Fun, flirtatious and fresh’ Alex Brown, bestselling author The Secret of Orchard Cottage ‘Warm, witty, and wonderful – the perfect rom com’ Debbie Johnson, bestselling author of Summer at the Comfort Food Cafe ‘I loved the humour, the settings, the quirkiness, and ALL the characters’ Jane Linfoot, bestselling author of The Little Wedding Shop by the Sea ‘Absolutely wonderful romantic comedy that is guaranteed to lift your spirits’ Rachel’s Random Reads

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