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‘I loved Archie and Esther . . . Such a gorgeous feel good romance’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Absolutely brilliant story . . . Highly recommend’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Once again Miranda Dickinson has written an enchanting love story’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘All My Love is such a well written, warm and funny tale, with a love story at its heart that will quite simply melt you. Just gorgeous!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ * * * Sometimes love can be staring you in the face . . . and you don’t even know it By day, Archie works tirelessly as assistant to the editor of a local newspaper. By night, Esther works after hours cleaning the rows of office desks with the help of her trusty sidekick, Fred the trolley. Their paths have never crossed, until one discarded Post-it note unexpectedly brings them together. Because they share one thing in common . . . they’re both secretly in love with someone else. And they might just be the two people who can help each other find the courage to confess their feelings and write the perfect love letter. But what if they’re falling for the wrong person? * * * ‘I love Miranda Dickinson! Esther and Archie stole my heart’ Sarah Morgan ‘The very best of romantic fiction – charming, uplifting and warm’ Holly Miller ‘Miranda Dickinson has penned another winner’ Fiona Lucas ‘Full of warmth and love, this is the perfect comforting read to bring some sparkle to a cold winter’s day’ My Weekly

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Miranda Dickinson's Somewhere Beyond the Sea is a sparkling tale of love, life and finding magic where you least expect it.Selected as one of Heat magazine's Hot Books - five stars.Can you fall in love with someone before you’ve even met?Seren MacArthur is living a life she never intended. Trying to save the Cornish seaside business her late father built – while grieving for his loss – she has put her own dreams on hold and is struggling. Until she discovers a half-finished seaglass star on her favourite beach during an early morning walk. When she completes the star, she sets into motion a chain of events that will steal her heart and challenge everything she believes.Jack Dixon is trying to secure a better life for daughter Nessie and himself. Left a widower and homeless when his wife died, he’s just about keeping their heads above water. Finding seaglass stars completed on Gwithian beach is a bright spark that slowly rekindles his hope.Seren and Jack are searching for their missing pieces. But when they meet in real life, it’s on the opposing sides of a battle. Jack is managing the redevelopment of a local landmark, and Seren is leading the community campaign to save it.Both have reason to fight – Seren for the cause her father believed in, Jack for his livelihood. But only one can win. With so much at stake, will they ever find what they are really looking for?

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‘A spark of true joy. I adored every page’ Josie Silver, author of One Day in December ‘An engrossing love story, beautifully written’ Sarah Morgan, Sunday Times bestselling author ‘Exquisitely tender and breathtaking…This is Miranda at her best’ Cathy Bramley, Sunday Times bestselling author ‘Emotional story…full of both heart and soul’ Fabulous ‘This story will have you championing the pair all the way’ The Sun ‘A sparkling romance, packed with tenderness’ Woman’s Weekly ‘Tenderly written novel [that] is full of hope and the joy of taking a second chance’ Daily Express * * * * * Their love story started with goodbye… ‘We’ll meet again at St Pancras station, a year from today. If we’re meant to be together, we’ll both be there. If we’re not, it was never meant to be . . .’ Phoebe and Sam meet by chance at St Pancras station. Heading in opposite directions, both seeking their own adventures, meeting the love of their lives wasn’t part of the plan. So they make a promise: to meet again in the same place in twelve months' time if they still want to be together. But is life ever as simple as that? This is a story of what-ifs and maybes – and how one decision can change your life forever… * * * * * Readers have fallen in love with Phoebe and Sam’s story: ‘A book to affirm the belief that love conquers all’ ‘One hell of a love story. I couldn't put it down’ ‘A must read you won’t regret’ ‘My heart melted, was broken, swelled, burst… my favourite love story. The Day We Meet Again [is] the contemporary love you don’t know you need’

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Are happy-ever-afters made in Manhattan? Find out in this gorgeous novel, perfect for cold winter nights… Once upon a time an English girl went to New York to live out her very own fairytale… Florist Rosie Duncan's life couldn't be better, she has a flourishing business on New York's Upper West Side and fantastic friends. Moving to Manhattan to escape her heartbreak was the best decision she ever made. For the past six years Rosie has kept her heart under lock and key – despite the protests of her inner circle. But then, a blossoming friendship with publishing hot-shot Nate thaws her resolve, sparking a blizzard of emotions. Meanwhile, her brother arrives in the Big Apple, hiding a secret – and she is forced to confront questions she has long been trying to ignore… Can Rosie write her own happily ever after? Or is she destined to be unlucky in love…? A sparkling romantic comedy, perfect for fans of Lindsey Kelk, Josie Silver and Sophie Kinsella. Previously published in 2009 Readers ADORE Fairytale of New York: ‘This book SPARKLES! Unlike anything I’ve ever read. I loved it.’ Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘If you want a story that is uplifting and engaging, you MUST read this!!!!’ Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fabulously written romance that makes you believe fairy tales really do come true.’ Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A delightful romantic tale that will put a smile on your face.’ Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is definitely one for all the hopeless romantics out there!!’ Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Curl up with a cuppa and some chocolate and totally indulge yourself in this romance. Totally super!’ Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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??''A sparkling romance full of wit and warmth'' Phillipa Ashley??***Could romance be waiting in the wings?Lucie Hart is a fledgling actress, her confidence having been shattered by her manipulative ex. Making ends meet by performing Shakespearean monologues full of romance she doesn't believe in, she can see her dreams getting further out of reach.Theo Larkin has already taken Hollywood by storm and his next conquests are Shakespeare's greatest works and his incensed leading lady.Always short of money, Lucie can't afford to waste the opportunity to bring crowds to her shows. And when a well-publicised bust-up leaves Theo's reputation hanging by a thread, he is desperate to prove his worth by taking on the most challenging performance of his life.As they put aside their differences to save their careers, can our star-crossed lovers take their relationship to the next stage, and find themselves along the way?*****Readers have fallen in love with Lucie and Theo!''Funny, romantic, uplift

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‘A proper lovely romance, and a fabulous spirit-lifter’ Ruth Jones ‘Heart-warming and believable. This is Miranda Dickinson at her very best’ Sarah Morgan ‘The Start of Something is a wonderfully romantic story about the healing powers of love. Gentle and romantic, a wonderful salve for the soul, it is a charming joy of a read’ Milly Johnson ‘Miranda is such a big-hearted, generous writer, full of warmth and love’ Jenny Colgan * * * Two lonely people. One note in the window. And what happens when they reach out… Lachlan Wallace is stuck at home after a car accident stalled his army career. With months of physiotherapy still to endure and only his rescue dog and cat for company, he’s taken to gazing out of the window, watching the world spin on without him. And then he notices a vase of flowers on the windowsill of the apartment opposite his. Drawn to their hope and colour, he decides to reach out and sticks a message in his window… Bethan Gwynne is a stranger in a new town. Bringing up her son Noah by herself, she is slowly rebuilding her life, but loneliness is one obstacle she has yet to overcome. She’s intrigued by a glimpse of her neighbour in the apartment across from hers – and then, one evening, she sees a message in his window just for her: WHAT ARE THOSE FLOWERS CALLED? And so begins a love story of two people reaching out, daring to trust a stranger… * * * Authors and reviewers have fallen in love with The Start of Something: ‘Charming, quirky and properly romantic’ Mike Gayle, bestselling author of All the Lonely People ‘A truly heart-warming novel about hope, loneliness and the power of reaching out. Bethan and Lachlan's story will move anyone who's ever taken a chance on love. A magical read’ Holly Miller, bestselling author of The Sight of You ‘A story about love, fear, trust; this is a big warmhearted hug of a book’ Nina Pottell, Prima

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Prepare to fall head over heels. The perfect book for fans of Josie Silver, Richard Curtis, and anyone who ever fell in love with the wrong person… ‘Gorgeously festive and romantic’ Rosie Walsh, bestselling author of The Man Who Didn’t Call What if you couldn’t get away from the one who got away? This December, unlucky-in-love Jess is following her dream and moving to Notting Hill. On the first night in her new house-share she meets Alex, the guy in the room next door. They don’t kiss under the mistletoe, but there’s still a spark that leaves Jess imagining how they might spend the year together – never mind the house rule against dating… But when Jess returns from her Christmas holiday, she finds Alex has started seeing Emma, who lives on the floor above them. Now Jess faces a year of bumping into the man of her dreams – and, apparently, the woman of his. Jess is determined to move on and spend the year falling in love with London, not Alex – but what if her heart has other ideas? Everyone is falling for We Met in December… ‘Bridget Jones meets Love Actually – the PERFECT Christmas story and I loved, loved, loved it’ Cathy Bramley ‘Like putting on your favourite Christmas jumper: cosy, heartwarming and gorgeously romantic’ Holly Martin ‘Effortlessly capturing the magic of Christmas, this brilliantly characterised and light-hearted read is the perfect choice to add a little romance into those dark winter days’ Woman’s Weekly ‘A perfect festive hug of a book. It’s packed with brilliant characters, beautiful settings, warm humour and a love story guaranteed to steal your heart. I absolutely adored this clever, wonderful story. Get ready to meet your new favourite author!’ Miranda Dickinson ‘Just what everyone needs right now – a gorgeously warm and uplifting story full of romance’ Alex Brown

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'BLOODY BRILLIANT. If you like your crime dark and twisty...The Secret Voices is all this and more.' Joanna Cannon, author of A Tidy EndingThey said they’d keep me safe. They said, ‘It’s okay, Hannah. You know you can trust me.’ They lied.When eight-year-old Hannah Perry goes missing in the small Suffolk village of St Just, the community is rocked. Heading up the investigation is Acting DS Rob Minshull, but he’s out of his depth in an investigation full of dead ends. As the kidnapper taunts the police with deliveries of Hannah’s belongings and cryptic notes, her life hangs perilously in danger.Until Dr Cora Lael enters the picture. A psychologist with a unique ability, Cora’s rare gift allows her to sense emotions attached to discarded objects. When she is shown the first of Hannah’s belongings, she hears the child’s piercing scream.With few leads on the case, could Cora prove Hannah’s only hope? And as time runs out, can they find Hannah before an unimaginable tragedy occurs…?A twisty, original and utterly gripping detective thriller. Don’t miss the crime thriller debut from the bestselling women’s fiction author, Miranda Dickinson.Praise for The Secret Voices:‘A superb crime debut from a massive talent. Cora is a character you won’t forget.’ Steve Cavanagh, author of Fifty-Fifty‘Had me gripped from the moment I started reading it! One of the best thrillers of 2022.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘A corker of a debut with a brilliantly drawn main character.’ Simon Toyne, author of Solomon Creed‘An unusual premise and an engaging cast of characters. What more could you want from a crime debut? I flew through it.’ Mari Hannah, author of Her Last Request and Without a Trace‘Gripping, full of twists and unpredictability that had me guessing until the end. I couldn’t put it down.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘I was well and truly hooked…The writing was well researched, the storyline gripping, and the characters were spot on!…This was fantastic! Would definitely recommend!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘This was excellent… There were many twists and I loved the plot development…I will pick up anything by this author in the future!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘Wow! What a fantastic story…I read it in a day, just couldn’t put it down.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘Suspense, intrigue, great police work and a great storyline! It definitely had my heart pumping!’ Reader Review‘Truly could not put this down… so many twists and turns… Great characters which are also believable’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘Touchingly compassionate, desperately exciting and achingly well-written…a superlative crime novel’ Rob Parker, author of Far From The Tree‘I love a good police procedural and this one is an impossible-to-put-down one! With a cast of really interesting characters…it moves at a perfect pace.’ Fionnuala Kearney, author of You, Me and Other People and The Book of Love

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