Samantha Tonge schreibt fesselnde Frauenromane, die geschickt Elemente der romantischen Komödie mit dunkleren, tiefgründigeren Themen verbinden. Ihre Prosa fließt nahtlos und zieht die Leser tief in das Leben und die emotionalen Reisen ihrer Charaktere hinein. Tonge versteht es meisterhaft, die Nuancen von Beziehungen und die Komplexität menschlicher Erfahrungen einzufangen, was ihre Erzählungen sowohl fesselnd als auch nachhallend macht. Ihre unverwechselbare Stimme erforscht eine Reihe von Erzählstilen und zeigt ein vielseitiges Talent für das Geschichtenerzählen.
A new start can come from the most unexpected places... Lizzie hasn't spoken to her parents in years, but when she receives the earth-shattering news of their passing she decides it's time to unearth some family secrets and find out just who her parents really were.
"Robin hasn’t been home for decades. After running away to London, she never expected to see her cantankerous mother, Faye, again. But when Faye has a fall, the two women are thrown together once more. The years apart have not made their hearts grow fonder and the ground between them is unsteady. Then Robin finds an unopened scroll – the last of the treasure hunts her much-missed father used to take them on every Sunday. A hunt he believed might change everything. Yet, not even this gift from her beloved father can smooth the way until Robin’s daughter, Amber, arrives to meet her grandmother for the first time. Amber is determined that the decades-old mystery be solved. Can a 30-year-old treasure hunt really 'change everything'?" --Amazon
Kimmy Jones has three loves: cupcakes, gossip magazines and dreaming of getting fit just by owning celeb workouts. When Kimmy's Sensible Boyfriend told her he didn't approve of her longing for the high life or her dream of starting a cupcake company Kimmy thought she could compromise - after all, she did return those five-inch Paris Hilton heels! But asking her to trade in cake-making for a job sorting potatoes is a step too far. So, newly single - and newly homeless - Kimmy needs a dusting of Christmas luck. And, masquerading as a professional house sitter, her new temporary home is the stunning Mistletoe Mansion. Soon she's best buds with glamorous next door golf WAG Melissa, and orders are pouring in for her fabulous Merry Berry cupcakes! The only thorn in her side is handsome handyman Luke, a distraction she definitely doesn't need. And talking of distractions, something very odd is going on at night... Kimmy is finally living the life she's always wanted. But will her glimpse into the glittering lifestyle of the rich and famous be as glamorous as she's always imagined...'
"Swapping downstairs for upstairs ... How hard can it be!? Look up the phrase ordinary girl and you'll see a picture of me, Gemma Goodwin - I only look half-decent after applying the entire contents of my make-up bag, and my dating track-record includes a man who treated me to dinner ... at a kebab shop. No joke! The only extraordinary thing about me is that I look EXACTLY like my BFF, Abbey Croxley. Oh, and that for reasons I can't explain, I've agreed to swap identities and pretend be her to star in the TV show about her aristocratic family's country estate, Million Dollar Mansion. So now it's not just my tan I'm faking - it's Kate Middleton style demure hemlines and lady-like manners too. And amongst the hundreds of fusty etiquette rules I'm trying to cram into my head, there are two I really must remember; 1) No-one can ever find out that I'm just Gemma, who'd be more at home in the servants quarters. And 2) There can be absolutely no flirting with Abbey's dishy but buttoned-up cousin, Lord Edward. Aaargh, this is going to be harder than I thought ..."--Provided by publisher
`This was the ultimate summer read and I enjoyed every page and every word. A little slice of paradise.' - Jenny in Neverland A story of icing and flour... and how love doesn't always go to plan!
Set against a festive backdrop, this heartwarming story captures the essence of holiday spirit and the joy of connection. The narrative weaves together themes of love, friendship, and the magic of the season, creating an uplifting experience for readers. With engaging characters and a charming plot, it promises to evoke warmth and nostalgia, making it a perfect read for the holidays.
Brand new from the bestselling author of Under One Roof. One lost suitcase. Two strangers. And a notebook that will change lives. For almost fifty years, sisters Dolly and Greta have lived together - getting each other through the good times and the bad. Except this year, Greta isn't there and Dolly is feeling lost and alone. In memory of her sister, Dolly heads to the lost luggage auction where she and Greta go each Christmas. But her bid reveals a gift she never imagined. Amongst the clothes is the notebook of a reclusive woman who has hardly been outside for an entire year, but who isn't ready to give up on life. The notebook's contents resonate with Dolly. With the support of her neighbours, retired Leroy and eleven year old Flo, Dolly decides to take on the year of firsts Phoebe had planned. But, can you have a year of firsts when you're seventy-two? And is Dolly ready to discover the notebook's secrets, or are some secrets better left lost at the airport?
Four friends embark on an unforgettable journey, bound together by a significant secret that tests their relationships and reveals their true selves. As they navigate challenges and adventures, they confront personal struggles and the dynamics of friendship, ultimately discovering the importance of trust and honesty. This tale explores the complexities of loyalty and the transformative power of shared experiences.
Dreaming of the perfect man? Kate Golightly needs to move forward and what better way to do that then with a trip to the Cornish coast with best friend and boss, Izzy.