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With her library of lost love, Joan thinks her story is over. But what if there is one more chapter...? 'The warmest, most completely charming story to sink into' JENNY COLGAN 'Such a heartwarming story. Perfect for a cosy read with a few surprises. I'd recommend' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Oh, I absolutely loved this! Such a sweet, heart-warming story of lost love and secrets kept' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Truly beautiful...inviting and emotional. I couldn't put it down!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ------ In a quiet Notting Hill street, Joan sits alone with memories of the man she walked away from one New York evening years ago. In need of company, she advertises for a lodger. Jess knows it's time to move on from her best friend's couch, where she's been crashing since her boyfriend emptied out her heart, and all her savings. But when she responds to an advert for a lodger in Notting Hill, Jess has no idea how life's about to change. When Jess meets Joan, she recognises someone needing a way back into the world, and she suggests a switch: if Joan will agree to go on-line, she will go off-line. And when Jess discovers Joan's library of lost love, she decides to follow the trail, little realising that in Joan's story lies her own unexpected new beginning... What readers are saying... 'Love, love, loved this! Gave me all the feels!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'A lovely feel-good story. One you'll fall in love with!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Just so beautiful. Left me wanting more' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Lovely, lovely characters. I couldn't put this down' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'A wonderful tale proving change is always possible' KATIE FFORDE 'One of the sweetest love stories I've ever read' SUE MOORCROFT 'A glorious story of an unlikely friendship that heals heartache' EMMA COWELL

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERHailed as “the reigning queen of women’s fiction” (The Sacramento Bee), Debbie Macomber is renowned for her novels of love, friendship, and the promise of fresh starts. Now Macomber returns to the charming Rose Harbor Inn, where each guest finds a second chance and every room comes with an inspiring new view.Since moving to Cedar Cove, Jo Marie Rose has truly started to feel at home, and her neighbors have become her closest friends. Now it’s springtime, and Jo Marie is eager to finish the most recent addition to her inn. In memory of her late husband, Paul, she has designed a beautiful rose garden for the property and enlisted handyman Mark Taylor to help realize it. She and Mark don’t always see eye-to-eye—and at times he seems far removed—yet deep down, Jo Marie finds great comfort in his company. And while she still seeks a sense of closure, she welcomes her latest guests, who are on their own healing journeys.Annie Newton arrives in town to orchestrate her grandparents’ fiftieth wedding anniversary celebration. While Annie is excited for the festivities, she’s struggling to move on from her broken engagement, and her grandparents themselves seem to be having trouble getting along. Worse, Annie is forced to see Oliver Sutton, with whom she grew up and who has always mercilessly teased her. But the best parties end with a surprise, and Annie is in for the biggest one of all.High-powered businesswoman Mary Smith, another Rose Harbor Inn guest, has achieved incredible success in her field, yet serious illness has led her to face her sole, lingering regret. Almost nineteen years ago, she ended her relationship with her true love, George Hudson, and now she’s returned to Cedar Cove to make amends.Compassion and joy await Jo Marie, Annie, and Mary as they make peace with their pasts and look boldly toward their futures. Rose Harbor in Bloom is Debbie Macomber at her heartwarming best.Praise for Rose Harbor in Bloom“Takes readers on personal journeys of first love, lost love and recaptured love.”—Bookreporter“A wonderful reading experience . . . as [the characters’] stories unfold, you almost feel they have become friends.”—Wichita Falls Times Record News“Readers will find the emotionally impactful storylines and sweet, redemptive character arcs for which the author is famous. Classic Macomber, which will please fans and keep them coming back for more.”—Kirkus Reviews“Macomber’s legions of fans will embrace this cozy, heartwarming read.”—Booklist“Macomber uses warmth, humor and superb storytelling skills to deliver a tale that charms and entertains.”—BookPage“[Macomber] draws in threads of her earlier book in this series, The Inn at Rose Harbor, in what is likely to be just as comfortable a place for Macomber fans as for Jo Marie’s guests at the inn.”—The Seattle Times“Macomber is an institution in women’s fiction. Her principal talent lies in creating characters with a humble, familiar charm. They possess complex personalities, but it is their kinder qualities that are emphasized in the warm world of her novels—a world much like Rose Harbor Inn, in which one wants to curl up and stay.”—Shelf Awareness

A heart-warming story about how a letter with surprising news changes everything - from the author of the beloved Found in a Bookshop 'Compelling, eye-opening and heart-stirring, this book is unputdownable' Katie Fforde 'A warm and moving read with the healing power of books at its heart' Kate Storey 'A beautiful writer . . . such attentive compassion and warmth' Carys Bray September was adopted when she was fifteen months old. She knows nothing about her early life, but she grew up safe and loved. Now, though, it's just September and her feckless boyfriend Shaun. And she's at her wits' end. There's never enough money, and she has nothing to look forward to. Then a letter comes. September has inherited a house - and Shaun can see endless opportunities if she sells it. But, almost as soon as she sets foot in the garden, September knows she cannot let this home go. And she longs to find out more about the mysterious Lucia who left it to her. When the members of Lucia's book club arrive, for the first time September hears stories of her mother, of the aunt who adored her, and of the secrets that broke the family apart. And she begins to make new friends. September feels safe here. But money alone can't bring contentment. September is at the start of a journey full of surprises, shocks - and opportunities, if she's brave enough . . . Readers LOVE The Second Chance Book Club 'The story was so moving and genuine throughout. I felt seen in a way that doesn't happen often with books' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A really uplifting and beautiful story' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Amazing from start to finish. I will certainly be looking this author up for more of her books' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Oh, how I loved this book! It's so well written, the story is engaging and beautiful' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A lovely read - deeply moving, life affirming' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'It was like a hug in book form, exactly when I needed one most' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'As soon as I began to read this book I knew I already loved it!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A heartwarming and uplifting story that explores family, love, friendship and most of all, kindness' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A book I'd recommend to anyone looking for something they'd not be able to put down when they started reading' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Discover the secrets and surprises that the scenic Scottish town of Briar Glen has to offer... ‘A warm beautiful read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐NetGalley Reviewer ‘A great story . . . a happy feel good read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐NetGalley Reviewer The feel-good Scottish romance from the bestselling author of A Secret Scottish Escape When wedding planner Sophie Harkness refuses to move a friend’s wedding to accommodate a spoilt bridezilla, she finds herself out of a job. That is until she discovers her late grandma has purchased a local shop for her in the pretty Scottish town of Briar Glen. Surprised and delighted, Sophie opens her own porcelain shop in honour of her grandmother. But when an unusual tea set is left with Sophie, along with a mysterious letter, she can’t help but be intrigued by the story behind the antique. And when the handsome but aloof art critic Xander North comes knocking on her door, Sophie is about to find out the true colourful past of her latest treasure. The perfect feel-good romance for fans of Jo Thomas, Katie Fforde and Trisha Ashley. NetGalley readers are falling for A Scottish Highland Surprise ‘[I] adored this feel good, fun, emotional and life affirming book’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A great read... highly recommend’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A great holiday read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Charming characters, mystery and romance’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An easy and lovely read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Uplifting’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Well written with a cute and funny storyline and well developed characters’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Uplifting and enjoyable’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This author is amazing, she knows how to get you hooked straight away’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A great story and a perfect ending’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Beautifully devastating' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Astonishingly warm, funny, reassuring, and soul-satisfying' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Oh my heartstrings!' How do you find yourself after you lose the one you loved the most? Lenny has been a bit of a mess since her best friend, Lou, passed away. She's avoiding her concerned parents, her apartment and the list of things she's supposed to do to enjoy life again. The only thing she can handle right now is babysitting a precocious seven-year-old, Ainsley. And if Lenny acts like she's fine, maybe no one will notice she's falling apart. The only issue: Ainsley's uncle, Miles, is always there and is kind of . . . a huge jerk. But Miles sees right through her. He knows a lot about grief and offers her a deal: he'll help her complete her "live again" list if she'll help him re-connect with Ainsley and his sister. Lenny doubts anything can help, but as she begins to spend more time with Miles, she begins to see that, sometimes, losing everything can be the first step to finding yourself again. _______________ 💖 Your favourite authors have fallen in love with Cara Bastone's slowburn romances and emotional tales 💖 'Bastone delivers on this truly heartwarming, funny, and real story' Abby Jimenez 'The perfect slow burn, friends-to-lovers romance. Cara Bastone's voice is wholly unique and sparkles with effervescence and joy' KJ Dell'Antonia 'One of the most emotionally satisfying romances I've read in years' Joanna Lowell 'A delightfully romantic story that celebrates modern love and the excitement of the unexpected' Amy Poeppel 'Cara Bastone is one of the most talented writers in the romance genre today. With her signature blend of heart, humor, and honesty, Cara's books remind you that the best stories begin and end with hope' Lysssa Kay Adams _______________ 💖 Readers can't get enough of Promise me Sunshine 💖 'I want my own Miles. Why are fictional men always the best?' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'What a delightfully sad / funny / tender / warm / romantic / charming book this is!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'I always devours everything Cara writes' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'This story and these characters showed up right when I needed them most. They are stamped on my heart, mind, and soul-forever' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'This story. These characters. Perfection.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

From the bestselling author of PS I Love You comes a story of finding yourself – and finding your way home. Pip’s world is small. But it’s about to become a whole lot bigger. For years she’s tucked away her dreams, shrinking herself into the space left behind – like the delicate origami she creates alone in her room. Then hope comes from an unlikely place: an astronomer from the local observatory. He teaches her to look up at the stars, and to see a world far bigger and more beautiful than she ever imagined. And perhaps in that big, beautiful universe there’s someone waiting for her. If she can find the courage to open her heart. Pip never stopped dreaming, but now it’s time for her to live – and maybe even to fall in love. 'A lovely, transportive, deeply felt story. My heart grows a bit bigger each time I read a Cecelia Ahern book' Karin Slaughter 'An immersive, sometimes heartbreaking, yet ultimately uplifting rollercoaster read. Her best yet' Patricia Scanlan ‘A tender, moving story about second chances and the quiet courage it takes to hope again’ Louise O’Neill Cecelia Ahern's book 'In a Thousand Different Ways' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2023-04-10

An ambitious single woman. A lifelong goal within reach. Will Manhattan's unexpected challenges turn her fantasy into a disaster? After ten lackluster years in a dead-end job, Jane Desmond can't wait to pursue her enduring ambition of a career in the glittering NYC literary scene. But the city starts throwing her curveballs the moment she arrives and what's worse, her nervous mother, petrified for Jane's safety, won't stop texting her. Determined to reclaim her sanity, Jane posts a selfie challenge to prove to her mom she's living the dream. As she struggles to find an apartment and blows critical interviews, her online pics tell a very different tale. Caught up in a web of social lies, Jane digs herself deeper with every update. Worried that she doesn't have what it takes to make it in the city and on the verge of calling it quits, she races the clock to get her life together before her parents and friends learn the sad truth. Can Jane get comfortable in her own skin before the deception comes crashing down around her? Witty and endearing, Terms and Conditions follows Jane as she discovers the thrill, the challenge, and ultimately the joy of living truly for herself.

Escape to the beautiful Wishington Bay in this heart-warming rom-com! Holly doesn’t have time for a holiday this year. But when her job threatens to send her over the brink, her boss insists she take a sabbatical. So she packs her bags and escapes to her beloved grandmother Gigi’s house on Wishington Bay, which has sat empty since Gigi passed away. But Holly’s dreams of a coastal escape take an unexpected turn. Holly didn’t expect to spend time with any man this summer – let alone an Aussie Adonis...but when she meets her next door neighbour Gabe and his little dog Bryan, it’s clear her quiet summer of strolling along the sand and wandering through the seaside village’s tiny streets on her own will come with a hefty dose of distraction. With a summer to fill and Gigi’s wonderful and surprising house to sort through, Holly knew it would be a summer packed with old memories. She just didn’t expect to make so many new ones... Coming Home to Wishington Bay is the new gorgeous uplifting rom-com from Maxine Morrey, perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan! Readers love Coming Home to Wishington Bay! 'If you're looking for a romantic, swoon-worthy, make your heart happy kind of read, then I highly recommend you pick up a copy of this wonderful book today!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I love Maxine's books and once again she has written a gem of a book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Coming Home to Wishington Bay had me laughing my head off... and made my heart soar' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Falling into the pages of this book really did feel like coming home. There was just such a comforting, cosy feel to this story, and even when I wasn't reading, my heart was with Holly in Wishington Bay' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

From the globally bestselling author of the Chronicles of St Mary's series, a not-so-ladylike aristocrat meets the world's most unlikely butler, and together they bring a whole new meaning to partners-in-crime... 'Clever, funny and made my heart hurt in the best way' Stephanie Butland, bestselling author of Found in a Bookshop Meet Lady Amelia Smallhope, for whom there is no problem that can't be solved by a drink and a think. And Pennyroyal, for whom there is no problem. Ever. Everyone's favourite time-travelling bounty hunters. Sorry - 'recovery agents'. No bad guy they can't handle. No expense account too flexible. No rule they cannot break. As long as they're together, the world is their oyster. And they'll always have each other's backs, right? Fasten your seatbelts. The timeline doesn't know what's hit it. Readers can't get enough of Smallhope and Pennyroyal... 'I love this book! Love, love, love it' ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐ 'Absolutely brilliant. Could not put it down. It literally ticks every box' ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐ 'I laughed, I cried and sighed in pure contentment' ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐ 'Funny and gut-wrenching at times... the ending had me on the edge of my seat' ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐ 'Teasers that are just waiting to be unravelled, wicked villains, and an unexpected hookup' ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐ 'A must read - especially if you want to learn to make a great margarita' ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐ 'Amazing characters, fantastic plot' ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐ 'Jodi Taylor had given me so much joy, tears, drama and adventure in my life when I read her work that sometimes it's a disappointment to be in the real world' ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐

"With quick wit, pages of adventures, dialogue that sucked me into the scenes, and descriptions that created the most hilarious visuals, Absolute Zero is an every woman's tale of rediscovery." USA Today Bestselling author Pamela CraneLa Dolce Vita or Bust - The Val Fremden Origin Story!We've all dreamed of ditching everything and running off to another country -- but almost no one actually ever does. Well, Val feels like she's almost no one. Invisible to her husband and dissatisfied with her life, deep in her soul Val yearns to be someone else. Someone sexy. Someone happy. So she buys a ticket and takes off to Italy. With only her favorite romance novel to guide her, Val's got her heart set on relaxation, romance and reinvention. But she soon finds out that handsome men, like life, have plans of their own. In the race to rediscover herself, what awaits Val at the finish line may be a completely unexpected type of victory.... Will Val score a home run? Or will she just want to run home? If you've ever dreamed of ditching your life and running off to Europe, now's your chance! Join Val on a roller-coaster ride through Europe that will leave you gasping! From gut-busting hilarity to gut-wrenching gaffs, finding yourself again is always worth the price of admission. Get your ticket now! Absolute Zero is a full-length, stand-alone novel. It's also the funny, yet heart-wrenching prequel to the hilarious Val Fremden Midlife Mystery Series.While Absolute Zero contains a light mystery, this novel is a satirical look at starting over after forty. Just like life, it's full of ups and downs - especially as told through the eyes of a sharp-witted, reluctantly redneck woman who's always played it safe - until now. Freedom comes at a great price for Val. Will it be worth it? Well, that's up to you.... Pick up a copy and come along for a tour of Italy, Germany, and the human heart.What Readers are Saying about Absolute Zero: "This character makes you proud to be a woman.""With quick wit, pages of adventures, dialogue that sucked me into the scenes, and descriptions that created the most hilarious visuals, Absolute Zero is an every woman's tale of rediscovery." USA Today Bestselling author Pamela Crane"I have long been a Janet Evanovich fan and she is my go to author when someone asks for a book recommendation. Now, I can add Margaret Lashley to that very short list.""Loved it. Couldn't stop, had to see what happened next.""Want a good laugh and a new friend? Grab this.""Her characters are lovable and believable and you cheer, and cry, along with them.""Wonderful book. Had me at the first paragraph.""What a ride! I laughed, I cried. What an enjoyable way to leave your own troubles behind."