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I’m a member of the Society of Authors and live near Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK with my husband and two children. I love the Greek island of Corfu, white wine, country music and handbags.
In March 2021 I appeared on BBC1’s Ready Steady Cook with Greek celebrity chef, Akis Petretzikis!
I am so proud to be an Amazon UK Top 100 author and to have my books translated into many languages. I’ve also won a few things…
September 2024
What a summer I had in Greece! Perfect weather, fabulous food and fantastic times! And so to autumn...
My BRAND NEW novel, One Winter at the French Chalet is out in ebook on 16 September with the other editions to follow on 4 October! Are you ready to get cosy and festive in the little village of Saint-Chambéry in the French Alps? I can't wait for you to meet travel-writer Orla, her sister Erin and the reclusive sexy Jacques!
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Gorgeous guys, stunning locations and beautiful stories that will make you laugh out loud and cry into your coffee and cocktails. Always delivering that special happy ever after…
With Christmas fast approaching, her boss is insisting Orla must travel to a rural village in France to interview a man who doesn’t speak. But with trouble at home – her teenage sister Erin is in a ‘situationship’ with a man online – Orla’s only plan is to take Erin with her. Jacques Barbier – gorgeous and brooding, yet a man of few words – makes it clear that Orla is wasting her time here. But what is the mysterious Frenchman hiding exactly?
The temperature is dropping, snow is on its way and Hayley Walker is heading for New York with one wish… to start over. With her daughter Angel, Hayley is ready for adventure. But there’s more to New York than twinkly lights and breathtaking skyscrapers. Angel has her own Christmas wish – to find her real dad.
*previously published as Strings Attached* George Fraser has a mission. Owner of catering firm Finger Food and black sheep of her family, she's determined to succeed in business where she's so far failed in her personal life. Asked to cater for gorgeous rock star Quinn Blake's after-show party, her life suddenly takes a turn for the dramatic.
*previously published as Knowing Me Knowing You* Recently single, Kate is struggling. Clinging on to a career and bringing up her two-year-old daughter leads to nights alone drowning her sorrows in the cheapest white wine she can find. Forced to find a man at the last minute to accompany her to a professionals' dinner, Kate somehow ends up in the middle of a relationship contest, competing for a £100,000 prize alongside someone she barely knows.
When singer Cara is invited to a big, fat Greek wedding in Corfu, she sees it as a mixed blessing: some time to heal on the beautiful Greek island with her aunt will be a tonic, but it’s going to stir up memories – of before Seb ghosted her and disappeared. Akis Diakos, brother of the groom, should be looking forward to planning the bachelor party, but his mind is elsewhere: he has a decision to make – one that could, apparently, ruin his little brother’s life forever.
*previously published as Public Property* Having sold her photography studio in the UK, Freya Johnson is now living the American dream, engaged to Hollywood film star, Nicholas Kaden. Finally, her past is behind her and the only way is up. But with a wedding to plan and a whole heap of charity work to organise, she could do without the reappearance of her childhood sweetheart, Jonny Sanders.
It was supposed to be a holiday of a lifetime. But when Jen’s boyfriend David suddenly cancels their romantic Paris trip, needing to urgently travel to Athens for work, it’s best friend Bonnie who suggests they surprise him. Arriving in Greece and finding David is not there, Jen has a lot of questions. And when she gets her answers she has a choice – should she go home or should she stay a while?
Eve Collins is looking forward to the holidays. Her job as a counsellor has been as taxing as it has been rewarding, and she can’t wait for some downtime on the Greek island of Corfu with best-friend, Gabby. But between Eve’s brother, Ben, unexpectedly joining and Gabby’s job at the animal rescue centre keeping her busy, Eve might have to start mucking in… When Gianni arrives in the village of Episkepsi, it’s like a model has stepped straight off the pages of Vogue Italia but will an initial attraction turn into something more.
A single mum. A superstar athlete. A Christmas like no other. Anna Heath is divorced, a single mum and trying desperately to keep her life in order. Despite her friends' best efforts, Anna has stopped looking for love and is determined to give her daughter, Ruthie, a Christmas to remember. When Anna and Ruthie literally bump into Sam on the snow-speckled streets, he finds himself being welcomed into their lives. But what begins as a night on the sofa turns into the start of something special...
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.
What would you give for a second chance with the one that got away? After a terrible heartbreak, Harriet Cookson worked hard to build her life back up. Now she has a dependable boyfriend, a great job and a decent flatshare. But when her beloved grandmother passes away, Harriet drops everything to fly out to the Hamptons to comfort her grieving grandpa.
For Lucie Burrows, it's time to embrace Greek life and put the past behind her! Having spent the summer of 2020 battling a global health crisis, Lucie Burrows is looking forward to a summer out of lockdown. When best friend, Gavin, finds them the perfect Greek escape Lucie finally starts to think this summer might just go without a hitch. But after a landslide puts the village into a local lockdown, Lucie is thrown together with Michalis Andino, the super sexy village doctor.
Keeley Andrews knows more than anyone that you only live once. So when she receives an invitation to spend two weeks in Paris, all expenses paid, she jumps at the chance. Ethan Bouchard has had the worst eighteen months of his life. He's ready to give up on everything, including his hotel chain. So when he meets Keeley, it simply isn't the right time... or is it?
*previously published as 'Security'* Autumn Raine is an international superstar. She's living the dream, at least that's what she's showing the world. After her safety is threatened Autumn's life begins to unravel and with her world crashing down around her, can she learn to trust anyone again?
*Previously published as 'Do You Remember?'* Emma Barron has had a traumatic past. She's tried to let go of the scars and move on with her doting boyfriend and young son. But when Guy Duval walks back into her life, Emma might just risk it all for another chance with the man who broke her heart.
*previously published as 'Taking Charge'* With her dad in hospital, Robyn Matthers needs to go home and take charge. But does she have the strength to do it? Cole Ryan is on a personal mission. Tall, dark and handsome, Robyn has certainly noticed the brooding hockey player around town. But can she trust her feelings – or his?
*Previous published as 'Made in Nashville* An on-stage attack left Honor Blackwood with more scars than just the one on her face. It's been ten years since she left her spot as Nashville's brightest country music star. Is now the time to return? And is she brave enough to do it?
*Previously published as Breaking the Ice* Two very different people. One magical city. A chance to fall in love. When routine-driven box office assistant, Samantha Smith, meets the stars of Skating on Broadway her life is turned upside down. Immediately attracted to lead skater, Jimmy Lloyd, Samantha does her best to deny her feelings. But why? Find out if Samantha can save her job, save the Civic Hall and stop her panic attacks just long enough to give away her heart?
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. As they learn to work together they may just open their hearts to more than a second chance...
Beth Martin is 31, newly divorced and wondering just what life holds for her... Best-friend, Heidi, is adamant that all the answers lie in Corfu – the island where the girls partied away their youth. So cue a trip to a sun-drenched Greek island, ouzo cocktails, a trip down memory lane... and Alex Hallas, the man Beth has never quite forgotten.
Lara Weeks is heading to New York with best friend Susie for the Christmas trip of a lifetime. A festive break in the snowy Big Apple, seems like the perfect way for Lara to get over her ex-boyfriend. Or maybe make him so jealous he begs for a second chance. Enlisting the help of gorgeous actor, Seth Hunt, doesn't quite go to plan, but there's something about him that has Lara wishing for a different kind of happy ever after...
*NOW A HALLMARK ORIGINAL MOVIE - A GREEK RECIPE FOR ROMANCE* In twenty-four hours, Abby Dolan has lost her job and her boyfriend. Single and with nothing left to lose, she's headed for a Corfu escape to heal her broken heart. But instead of the relaxing, sunshine holiday she'd hoped for, Abby finds herself spending her break helping get her family's business, Desperately Seeking, back on its feet. And she has absolutely no time for a sexy gardener called Theo...
Isla loves Christmas – especially the parties! Prosecco-infused everything is her ideal start to the busy festive season, but everything changes when she’s given a new remit: right-hand girl to the head of the New York branch of Breekers Construction. And Chase is hot…
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.
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Per una serie di circostanze sfortunate, Lydia Broom ha da tempo rinunciato al sogno di diventare una chef, ma è ben felice di poter fare la critica gastronomica e assaggiare i piatti più prelibati dei migliori ristoranti di Londra. Quando viene inviata a Corfù a recensire i locali dell’isola per un numero speciale della rivista in cui lavora, è impaziente ed entusiasta di scoprire quali delizie tipiche assaggerà e quali sorprese la aspetteranno.
Lucie Burrows ha proprio bisogno di una bella vacanza. Dopotutto se l’è meritata: lavora tutto l’anno come infermiera, con turni massacranti e un incrollabile senso del dovere. Ma adesso è arrivata l’estate e ad attenderla c’è la magnifica isola di Corfù. Lo stress diventa presto un lontano ricordo. Ma gli imprevisti sono in agguato: un giorno, mentre sta facendo una passeggiata, una frana improvvisa le impedisce di tornare al villaggio, che è rimasto isolato dal resto dell’isola. Per fortuna non è sola: anche Michalis, è rimasto tagliato fuori.
Becky Rowe ha appena ottenuto il lavoro dei suoi sogni: gestire una villa di lusso sull’isola di Corfù. Sembra proprio quello che ci vuole per prendersi cura del suo cuore spezzato. Il viaggio pare iniziare sotto i migliori auspici: sull’aereo Becky si ritrova seduta accanto all’affascinante Elias, che sta tornando a Corfù per sistemare alcuni affari di famiglia. E il destino ci mette lo zampino, perché, a causa di un ritardo del volo, Becky ed Elias si vedono costretti a passare una notte insieme ad Atene prima di poter ripartire per la loro destinazione. Ma i contrattempi non sono finiti. Quando una turbolenza li costringe a un atterraggio d’emergenza a Cefalonia, Becky si rende conto di essere davanti a una scelta: imparare a godersi gli imprevisti o lasciarsi prendere dal panico
Felice, fidanzata e all’apice della sua carriera, Ellen aveva una vita perfetta. Almeno fino al momento in cui tutto è crollato e si è ritrovata ferita e con il cuore spezzato. Proprio quando Ellen sembra sul punto di lasciarsi andare alla tristezza, quel tornado di sua sorella Lacey la convoca inaspettatamente in Grecia, nella splendida isola di Corfù, perché la aiuti nei preparativi di un grosso, grasso matrimonio. Che sia l’occasione giusta per schiarirsi le idee e rimettersi in piedi?
Lara Weeksová míří do New Yorku se svou nejlepší kamarádkou Susie, aby si užily báječnou vánoční atmosféru. Dovolená v zasněženém Velkém jablku s jeho nádhernými pamětihodnostmi, nemluvě o luxusních obchodech, vypadá jako dokonalý způsob, aby Lara pustila z hlavy svého bývalého přítele. Nebo ho přiměla, aby tak žárlil, že by škemral o druhou šanci. Průvodce v podobě sexy herce Setha Hunta sice nebyl tak úplně v plánu, ale je na něm něco, že Lara začne uvažovat o šťastně až navěky...
Tess Parksová se rozhodla: láska není nic pro ni. Při randění vyznává jedno pravidlo: po šesti týdnech každý vztah ukončí. Když ji tedy její nejlepší kamarádka se zlomeným srdcem pozve na holčičí výlet na Korfu, Tess je přesvědčená, že dokáže svou zásadu dodržet a zůstat v létě single.
Isla Wintersová přesně na takové věci vůbec nemá čas! Zatímco její sestra se nemůže nabažit – stále víc a víc – pohledu na zamilované páry v ulicích Londýna, Isla má plné ruce práce, aby zabránila uklouznutí Hannina invalidního vozíku na ledu a aby nepřišla pozdě do své vysněné práce ve stavební firmě Breekers London. Všechno se však změní příjezdem Chase Bryana z newyorské kanceláře...
Beth Martinové je třicet jedna let, právě se rozvedla a čeká, co jí život přinese… Její nejlepší kamarádka Heidi je přesvědčená, že všechny odpovědi leží na Korfu – ostrově, kde byly před deseti lety na nezapomenutelné dovolené. A tak se opět vydají na sluncem zalitý řecký ostrov, na cestu do minulosti za skvělým jídlem, koktejly… a Alexem Hallasem, na kterého Beth nikdy nezapomněla.
Slunce, moře a sexy cizinec – co víc si lze na dovolené přát? Žhavá připomínka řeckých prázdnin v románu Mandy Baggot přináší romantiku, humor i napětí v příběhu dvou sester. Starší a rozumná Ellen ještě před nedávnem měla skvělou práci, peníze a přítele, ale najednou o všechno přišla.
Als ihr Freund kurz vor Weihnachten geschäftlich nach Athen fliegen muss, beschließt Jen, ihn dort zu überraschen. Bei ihrer Ankunft in der griechischen Hauptstadt muss sie allerdings feststellen, dass David sie belogen hat. Hilfe findet sie bei dem liebenswerten Astro, Mitarbeiter einer kleinen Bar. Und dabei kommen Jen und Astro sich immer näher …
Die alleinerziehende Londonerin Anna hat nach ihrer Scheidung den Glauben an die Liebe verloren. Ablenkung findet sie in den Weihnachtsvorbereitungen, denn sie möchte ihrer Tochter Ruthie ein unvergessliches Fest schenken. Dann begegnet sie dem charmanten Footballstar Sam, der nach einer bestürzenden Nachricht nach London geflohen ist.
Als kurz vor Weihnachten ihre geliebte Großmutter stirbt, lässt Harriet in London alles stehen und liegen.Dabei trifft sie auf Mack, in den sie einst verliebt war und der ohne eine Erklärung aus ihrem Leben verschwand. Nun ist der schweigsame Bootsbesitzer fest entschlossen, Harriets Herz zurückzuerobern …
Kurz vor Weihnachten erhält Keeley eine unerwartete Einladung nach Paris. Winterspaziergänge an der Seine, köstliche Schokoladensoufflés und der glitzernde Eiffelturm bei Nacht – Keeley, die einen tragischen Unfall noch nicht überwunden hat, ist froh über die Ablenkung und reist in die französische Hauptstadt. Dort stößt sie vor dem Hotel zufällig mit Ethan Bouchard zusammen.
Ihr steht das schlimmste Weihnachten aller Zeiten bevor, davon ist die junge Lehrerin Emily Parker überzeugt. Von der Liebe enttäuscht, hängt nun auch ihr geliebter Job am seidenen Faden. Denn ihre Chefin brummt ihr das Weihnachtsmusical der Schule auf – und das, obwohl Emily völlig unmusikalisch ist. Doch dann gabeln ihre Schüler den skandalumwitterten Popstar Ray Stone nach einer durchzechten Nacht verkatert im Schulschuppen auf. Könnte er Emilys Rettung sein? Vielleicht wird dieses Weihnachtsfest ja doch das schönste, das Emily je hatte ...
Weihnachten steht vor der Tür, und Lara beschließt, ihr kleines englisches Heimatdorf Appleshaw zu verlassen und mit ihrer besten Freundin Sue zu verreisen. Und zwar nach New York! Nachdem ihr Freund Dan sie verlassen hat, soll der Zauber der Stadt, die niemals schläft, Laras gebrochenes Herz heilen.
Isla und Hannah Winters leben schon immer in Notting Hill. Seit ihre Eltern bei einem Autounfall starben, kümmert sich Isla um ihre an den Rollstuhl gefesselte Schwester. Umso schockierter sind alle über die zerstörerischen Pläne der Immobilienfirma, bei der Isla arbeitet. Und ausgerechnet Isla soll dem neuen CEO bei seinem Londonbesuch jeden Wunsch von den Lippen ablesen ...
Ava und ihre beste Freundin landen genau zur richtigen Zeit in Paris: Der erste Schnee fällt, der Eiffelturm erstrahlt in goldenem Licht, und der Duft von Zimt liegt in der Luft. Die beiden Freundinnen sind nicht ohne Grund in der Stadt der Liebe. Ava braucht nach einer hässlichen Trennung Ablenkung.
Die Engländerin Hayley und ihre Tochter Angel sitzen im Flieger Richtung New York, um im Big Apple Weihnachten zu feiern. Begeistert stürzen sie sich ins Abenteuer: Kutschfahrten im Central Park, Schlittschuhrunden am Rockefeller Centre und Bummel auf der 5th Avenue. Angel hat einen Herzenswunsch: ihren Vater kennenzulernen.
A munkamániás Tess, miután kikosarazta aktuális hódolóját, otthagy csapot-papot, hogy elkísérje legjobb barátnőjét Korfu szigetére, akit viszont a barátja hagyott cserben. A két lány elhatározza, hogy ezúttal szigorúan férfitársaság nélkül töltik a szabadságukat. Tengerparti napozással és tavernalátogatással töltik az időt, amikor megjelenik a színen Andrasz és családja. Az elvált férfi ráveszi Tesst, játssza el a barátnője szerepét, hogy kivédje anyja kerítőnői próbálkozásait.
Ava, a fiatal exmodell titkos küldetésre kíséri barátnőjét Párizsba, aki a mostohaapja szeretője után nyomoz. A kivilágított Eiffel-torony látványa és az utcákat betöltő forraltbor illata se tudja enyhíteni Ava bánatát, pedig azért kísérte el a barátnőjét, hogy kiverje a fejéből hűtlen kedvesét és a szakítás fájdalmát.
A lány Görögországba, Korfu szigetére utazik, hogy elűzze szívéből a fájdalmat és segítsen a húga esküvője megszervezésében. Miközben a munkája következményeitől és egykori udvarlójától retteg, Ellen egyre bensőségesebb kapcsolatba kerül a szálloda egyik animátorával, aki olyan titkot őriz, amelyet eddig soha senki előtt nem fedett fel.
Mindenki szereti a karácsonyt. Így van vele Isla Winters is. Húgával, aki egy tragikus kimenetelű baleset után tolószékbe kényszerült, Notting Hillben élnek, London izgalmas, ezerarcú városrészében, ahol a nagy sikerű film, a Sztárom a párom is játszódik. A városrész ünnepi fényekbe öltözik, és pazar partik helyszíne lesz. Csakhogy Isla ezúttal nem tudja igazán élvezni kedvenc ünnepét, annyi gond, teher és intéznivaló nehezedik a vállára.
Две седмици. Едно незабравимо пътуване до Корфу. Уникален шанс за нея да промени живота си. Двадесет и пет годишната Беки Роуз току-що е получила мечтаната работа – да се грижи за луксозна вила на остров Корфу. Какъв по-добър начин да излекува разбитото си сърце от това да се излежава до огромен басейн и да се радва на гръцкото слънце в продължение на две седмици?
Кийли Андрюз е млада лондончанка, чийто живот се преобръща заради ужасна автомобилна катастрофа. Ето защо, когато неочаквано получава покана да прекара две седмици в Париж преди Коледа, тя решава да приеме. Етан Бушар е преживял най-кошмарната година от живота си и е готов да се откаже от всичко, което има, преди на прага на един от хотелите си да се сблъска с Кийли. Двамата герои непрекъснато се натъкват един на друг сред празнично украсените френски улици, като че ли в запознанството им има пръст съдбата. А може би ги свързва и нещо още по-дълбоко?
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