Evelyn Forbes is ready for a fresh start. She heads north to the picturesque countryside of Northumberland—though, is it Northumbria, she wonders?—with Daisy, her not-so-loyal dog, by her side. Armed with enough savings to find her dream home, Evelyn is certain her new life is just around the corner. But instead of a charming cottage, she encounters cold and distant Jane. What’s supposed to be a peaceful new beginning quickly becomes more complicated than she expected…
Andi is worried that her relationship with Drew has become dull and boring. They never do anything exciting these days, in or out of the bedroom. So when a swoon-worthy stranger appears she is instantly swept off her feet.
When they unexpectedly meet again, they realise they have more in common than they thought possible so draw up a pact to spice up their lives! The plan they conjure up while working together at The Pumpkin Patch, to make their partners jealous, brings them closer than ever.
Andi plucks up the courage to finish with Drew but there are no signs of Andrew doing the same and she thinks she’s lost him forever.
With meddling exes, misunderstandings and miscommunication getting in the way, can The Pumpkin Pact bring them back together?
When Megan Johnson inherits an old cottage in the Welsh countryside, she seizes the opportunity to cut ties with her past life, after a broken romance. Her nearest neighbour, a horse trainer, is also something of an enigma. Single dad Glyn Phillips does his best to balance his love of horses and hard work, with his devotion to his son. When he meets his new neighbour, he knows he should resist any attraction. A feisty pony mare which mysteriously appears on his land adds to his problems, but another, larger problem lies ahead. Two matchmaking spirits find their carefully laid plans may not go as smoothly as they hope.
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Publication Date: 5th May
Author Bio –
Award-winning author, Hywela Lyn spent most of her life in Wales, whose beautiful landscapes and wealth. of myths and legends inspired her to write. A horse and dog lover, she weaves romantic Science Fiction adventures and fantasy romances set in Wales, past and present. She loves dreaming up characters who overcome the odds, and go on to find deep and enduring love. However difficult the journey, in the end love will always win. She hopes her stories will truly take you ‘out of this world’.
Her penname, Hywela Lyn is a combination of her first two names. (She has always been known by her second name ‘Lyn’ and thought it was time her Welsh first name was used as well!) She is a member of The Romantic Novelists’ Association, and her local writing group, Chiltern Writers. Beloved Enemy, the third book in her Destiny Trilogy, was shortlisted in the Paranormal category of the prestigious Romantic Novelists Association RoNA awards and was a Runner up in the RONE Awards in 2017. When not writing or reading, she can usually be found outdoors with horses or her little dog – or just eating chocolate!
Meet Me at The GrandLindsay HarrelShe’s fighting to save her island’s legacy. He’s here to secure his family’s future. When their worlds collide, will they build something lasting—or tear each other apart?Tourism director Dani Sullivan is on a mission to bring Jonathon Island back to life. Her plan? Reopen the Grand Sullivan Hotel. But there’s one problem—the big-city hotel developer she’s forced to work with has a sleek, modern vision, and it’s everything she’s trying to avoid.Liam Stone has never been one for small towns or rundown hotels, but this project isn’t just any job.
His father’s health is declining, and if Liam can prove himself by turning the hotel around, he’ll finally earn the chance to take over the business so his dad can retire.But Dani’s dedication to preserving its history clashes with everything Liam stands for. A lot rides on the success of this project, but when emotions run high, will Dani and Liam find a way to work together—or will their differences tear them apart?Sunrise Shop Release Date: March 25, 2025Non-Amazon Retailers Release Date: April 8, 2025Amazon & Print Release Date: April 22, 2025
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Enter Cody Hart—Troy’s best friend, haunted by his own grief and survivor’s guilt.As they work side by side to breathe new life into the island’s Main Street, old feelings resurface, and the chemistry between them ignites. But will their shared past and the weight of their losses keep them apart?Sunrise Shop Release Date: April 29, 2025Non-Amazon Retailers Release Date: May 13, 2025Amazon & Print Release Date: May 27, 2025
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The Harts and Kelleys have been bitter rivals for nearly fifty years. Declan Kelley’s return isn’t just about family pride, though. He’s here to save his grandmother’s house from foreclosure, and reopening the fudge shop is the only way to do it.With the lease in dispute, Lily and Declan strike a deal: whoever sells the most fudge in one month gets the shop. But they didn’t count on old attraction rearing its head. Forced to share the space, sparks—and old feelings—begin to fly.Sunrise Shop Release Date: May 20, 2025Non-Amazon Retailers Release Date: June 3, 2025Amazon & Print Release Date: June 17, 2025
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forcing Sadie to accept help from the gruff yet intriguing neighbor, Asher Quinn. Though he seems kind, Sadie can’t shake the feeling that he’s hiding something. After her last relationship ended in betrayal, she’s determined to guard her heart.Asher has his own demons, seeking solitude on the island to escape a past that haunts him—especially when he discovers he’s responsible for Sadie’s sister’s death.As they navigate their shared pain, can these two wounded souls find the courage to be honest and embrace love, or will their pasts keep them apart? In this sweet romance, Sadie and Asher must confront their fears to unlock the happiness they both deserve.Sunrise Shop Release Date: June 10, 2025Non-Amazon Retailers Release Date: June 24, 2025Amazon & Print Release Date: July 8, 2025
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Step two, film herself giving it a total “Decker” remodel to restart her YouTube channel.Step three, crush her ex in ratings until the network comes crawling back. The only problem? The only house she can afford belongs to the guy who got away.Local contractor Hunter Barrett won’t sell his family’s legacy—especially not to the woman who broke his heart. But when the family trust threatens to force the sale on his thirty-first birthday, he’s out of options… unless he can find a fiancée overnight. Maybe there is a way for them both to get what they want by helping each other?With time running out and walls coming down, Daisy and Hunter discover that sometimes the strongest foundations are built on second chances.Sunrise Shop Release Date: July 8, 2025Non-Amazon Retailers Release Date: July 22, 2025Amazon & Print Release Date: August 5, 2025
Meet Me at Sunset CoveSarah May WarrenWhen a cynical novelist and a charming Army surgeon become accidental roommates over Christmas, sparks fly!Bronte Parker, a successful yet disillusioned author, retreats to a cozy cottage on Jonathon Island, seeking peace and inspiration to conquer her looming deadline. But her plans are upended when Jonah White, the cottage owner’s brother, unexpectedly shows up just as a blizzard traps them inside.
Home for the holidays after two years away, Army surgeon Jonah White discovers his family is on a tropical cruise without him…and just when he needs them most. But he’s determined to make the most of it. As they share eggnog and holiday movies, Jonah is determined to help Bronte rediscover the magic of Christmas she’s never known.Amidst festive chaos and unexpected chemistry, Bronte and Jonah start to envision a future filled with love and family—something both thought was out of reach. But with Bronte’s looming deadline and their time running out, can they find the courage to embrace a happily-ever-after, or will their pasts keep them apart?Sunrise Shop Release Date: August 12, 2025Non-Amazon Retailers Release Date: August 26, 2025Amazon & Print Release Date: September 9, 2025
Today I am delighted to share a cover that I think is so pretty for a new book releasing soon.
ABOUT THE BOOK
A Nightingale in Parkleigh Square
The sparkling NEW Christmas Romance from the author of A Wedding in Cornwall!
Quirky, creative, and dedicated to their work, window dressers Nina and Molly can’t believe the news from the upscale staging and design company which occasionally hires them as extras during the Christmas season: their tiny New York company has just been tapped to create a magical Christmas window and showroom display for London’s newest designer fashion boutique!
With their trusty assistant in tow, they catch a plane across the Pond, making their way to the historic former department store with a unique past in Parkleigh Square—and their once-in-a-lifetime chance to impress the ultimate client, legendary fashion designer Simone Van Stewart.
But a humiliating encounter with the London branch’s new frosty director reveals a tragic truth — the duo was hired by mistake. With time running out before the store’s unveiling, and the best window stagers already booked, however, Nina and Molly have been given a tentative trial period to prove they can do the job – and they’ll need a miracle to survive it. Battling deadlines, a delivery disaster, and their own personal doubts, it seems their dream assignment could soon spiral into their worst nightmare.
Not everybody at the exclusive store for Van Stewart is against them, however. Rugged, handsome fashion designer Vincent is supportive of their chances, and makes Nina’s heart race whenever their paths cross. Can she risk romance with an ocean between their two worlds, and with all her future plans and dreams at stake? Her friend Molly worries she’s getting in over her head—but Molly has her own complications to worry about, both personal and professional, as the dream team from Queens searches for the key to make Parkleigh Square’s newest business come alive with Christmas magic, which may just lie in histories both beloved and forgotten.
Filled with flurries of romance, friendship, humor, and heartwarming revelations, A Nightingale in Parkleigh Square is the must-read new release of the Christmas season.
Author Bio – Laura Briggs is the author of several feel-good romance reads, including the Top 100 Amazon UK seller ‘A Wedding in Cornwall’. She has a fondness for vintage style dresses (especially ones with polka dots), and reads everything from Jane Austen to modern day mysteries. When she’s not writing, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, caring for her pets, gardening, and seeing the occasional movie or play.
I am sure you will be delighted with this cover reveal I am about to unveil today. It’s just lovely.
Candlelight Dreams in Cosy Cove
Welcome to Cosy Cove, where love burns brighter than any candle!
Beth Williams thought her dreams had melted away after a devastating breakup, but she finds a flicker of hope at Harbour Lights, her artisan candle shop nestled in the heart of Cosy Cove. But just when Beth thinks she’s content with her quiet life, a ruggedly handsome stranger threatens to reignite her carefully guarded heart.
Enter Jacob Lawson, a charming journalist whose assignment in the quaint seaside town quickly becomes more than just another story. As Beth introduces him to the town’s hidden gems—from the bustling summer fair to sunset walks on the beach—Jacob finds himself captivated by more than the scenery.
But as their attraction simmers, both Beth and Jacob must confront their deepest fears. Can Beth trust her heart to love again? And will Jacob choose the comfort of Cosy Cove over the call of his career?
Join Beth and Jacob on a journey of second chances, sweet moments, and the kind of love that makes every day feel like a summer holiday. Will they find the courage to embrace a future together, or will their fears extinguish the flame before it truly ignites?
Get ready to fall head over heels for Cosy Cove, where every page promises a warm hug for your heart. Perfect for fans of seaside romances, charming small towns, and love stories that sparkle brighter than the sea at sunset!
Abbey Hicks writes sweet, feel-good romance filled with dashing heroes, quirky heroines, and those heart-melting happily ever afters. Whether it’s contemporary romance or paranormal love stories, she brings her signature charm and a sprinkle of magic to every page.
Writing as Abbey MacMunn, her debut paranormal romance was shortlisted for the prestigious Joan Hessayon Award for new writers. Since then, Abbey has written eleven more books, including the bestselling steamy paranormal romcom series, Love Bites: A Dating Agency for Paranormals.
When she’s not dreaming up her next romantic hero, you’ll find her on walks with her mischievous but lovable labradoodle, Brody, or binge-watching anything from romcoms to fantasy/sci-fi. If it has romance, adventure, and a dash of humour, she’s there!
This is a new to me author and when I saw there was a cover reveal for this book, I knew I had to participate. Looking forward to reading this and I hope you’ll enjoy the cover too.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Bella’s Countryside Christmas
An uplifting festive romance perfect for fans of Hallmark Christmas movies and authors such as Phillipa Ashley, Trisha Ashley, Sue Moorcroft, Rebecca Raisin and Donna Ashcroft.
Fleeing her heartache and horrendous job, Bella stumbles upon a December wedding in the beautiful village of Haileybrook and the spirit of the season moves her to act as a fake date to handsome stranger Jack.
Jack and Bella hit it off, but Bella has to leave in a hurry and their magical evening soon becomes nothing more than a blissful memory.
A year later, Bella is returning to Haileybrook, seeking a fresh start and a quieter life. With a new job close to her cosy cottage home, a peaceful Christmas is surely only days away.
But it’s not long before family surprises, small-town feuds and romantic drama disrupt Bella’s plans, and she has to wonder if being alone is what she really wants for Christmas …
Just look at this beautiful cover. Isn’t this eye-catching?
Claire Huston lives in Warwickshire, UK with her husband and two children. She writes uplifting modern love stories about characters who are meant for each other but sometimes need a little help to realise it.
A keen amateur baker, she enjoys making cakes, biscuits and brownies almost as much as eating them. You can find recipes for over a hundred sweet treats at clairehuston.co.uk. This is also where she talks about and reviews books.
She’s here to help my daughter. She wants to steal my life.
I have a gorgeous husband, Scott, two lovely children, a successful career and a stylish townhouse. Anyone would think my life is perfect. But it’s all a lie.
My twelve-year-old Katie has been in trouble at school and won’t talk to me. Desperate, we hire young, willowy brunette Deanna – an expert tutor – to help my daughter. I’ve been so worried and my husband blames me. Have I failed as a mother?
Deanna is our last hope, the only person who seems able to help my precious child. But I’m starting to wonder about her intentions…
She’s in my kitchen, touching Scott’s arm. She and Katie seem to be keeping secrets, laughing as they glance at me. And I see her in my bedroom, watching from the window as I leave for work.
Then I find Deanna in Scott’s study, examining an old, framed photograph. And she begins to ask questions about Scott’s beautiful ex-wife.
I know her game; she’s looking for something that will destroy my life. The life she wants for herself.
But Deanna has underestimated me. I won’t give up my perfect family without a fight, and she has no idea how far I’ll go to stop her…
A totally addictive and pulse-pounding psychological thriller from multi-million copy bestseller J M Dalgliesh. Prepared to be gripped until the final, jaw-dropping revelation! Perfect for anyone who loves The Housemaid, The Woman in the Window, Gone Girl and The Girl on the Train.
Author bio
Jason Dalgliesh is a bestselling British crime novelist. His first book, Divided House, was published in 2018 and was a runaway success topping the Amazon charts in both the UK, USA and Australia. To date, he has sold in excess of two million books across his Hidden Norfolk and Dark Yorkshire series with each book becoming bestsellers in their own right at the top of the Amazon chart.
Rapidly establishing himself as one of Amazon’s most read authors, the fifth book in the Hidden Norfolk series, Hear No Evil, was shortlisted for Amazon’s prestigious Kindle Storyteller Award in 2020. His books have been translated and are available across the world selling copies in sixty-eight countries to date. Work is underway to bring both series to the silver screen by a National Film Awards winning production team.
Born on the south coast of England, growing up in Hampshire, Jason has lived and worked abroad as well as in various parts of the country and in the Scottish Highlands. He currently lives in Norfolk with his wife and two young children.
Troubled ex-journalist Luke Seymour discovers an untapped talent for time travel after being recruited to rescue the stricken leader of The Nostalgia Club, an eccentric band of time travellers who meet in the back room of an Edinburgh pub. As he hones his skills and learns the stories of the Club’s members, Luke delves deeper and deeper into his own past – where the terrible mistake which scarred his life is waiting…
Author Bio: Paul Carnahan is a former national newspaper journalist-turned-writer who lives and works in Central Scotland. ‘How Soon Is Now?’ is his first novel – a second, ‘End of a Century’ will follow later this year.
I am delighted to share this cover reveal with you today and I hope you think the book sounds great too. This is a go to author for me.
ABOUT THE BOOK
A Scottish Highland Hideaway
A brand new autumnal story of love, believing in yourself and starting over set in the Scottish Highlands
For Bailey McArthur, her family and job mean everything. She runs her own floristry shop and loves spending time in nature in the pretty town of Heather Moore, whilst desperately trying to forget about being jilted on her wedding day.
When journalist Zach Stern arrives in town asking questions about a famous actor, Bailey decides to throw him off the trail of the superstar hiding out in the Scottish Highlands.
But despite Bailey’s efforts to thwart Zach’s investigation, she finds herself falling for him. It’s just a shame she can’t be honest with him. But then, Bailey might not be the only one with a secret to hide…
Publication Dates – 23 August (E-Book) & 29 August (Paperback)
AUTHOR BIO
Author Bio – Julie Shackman is a former journalist from Scotland, who has always wanted to write feel-good romance.
As well as being an author, Julie also writes verses and captions for greetings card companies. Julie admits to having an obsession with stationery and handbags.
She is married, has two sons and adopted a Romanian rescue puppy, Cooper.
A Scottish Highland Hideaway is Julie’s eleventh novel.
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