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Love, friendship and secrets revealed as the sun beats down on dazzling blue Cornish seas . . . It's set to be a perfect day - until the chauffeur is asked to keep driving the bride around the church. This wedding definitely isn't going as planned. Lottie is a guest at the wedding when she sees Max. No kiss has ever matched the last one they shared fifteen years ago. They were on the brink of a beautiful love story, until a shocking event tore them apart. Now here he is, still ridiculously good-looking, teasing Lottie in the old way - and that overwhelming electric attraction is back. But Max is way out of bounds. Freya owes Cameron everything. But she doesn't love him. Which is a shame, because they're about to be married. Ruby has been the perfect wife. When she discovers the truth about her husband, her response is reckless and delicious. But after that, nothing will ever be the same again.
One minute Lou is happily employed, with a perfect flat. The next, her home and job have gone. Suddenly she has to start over. The last thing Lou wants is to move to a tiny Cotswolds village. She certainly doesn't intend to work for curmudgeonly eighty-year-old Edgar Allsopp. But Edgar is about to make her the kind of promise nobody could ignore. In return, she secretly vows to help him fall in love with life again. Foxwell is also home to Remy, whose charm and charisma are proving hard to ignore. But Lou hasn't recovered from the last time she fell for a charmer. She needs a distraction - and luckily one's about to turn up. Secrets never stay hidden for long in Foxwell, nor are promises always kept. And no one could guess what lies ahead...
From the queen of feelgood fiction, an uplifting new novel of friendship, families and finding love... Amber, Lachlan and Raffaele met as teenagers in the seaside home of kind-hearted foster parents. Arriving in glorious Cornwall was the best thing that ever happened to them - and now, as adults, their bond is stronger than ever. But Amber has a secret. She's in love with Lachlan. She can't confess her feelings because that would never work. Restless Lachlan dates a lot and definitely isn't the settling-down type. Surely it's better to keep him as a friend than to risk losing him for good? Raffaele has his own dilemma. He had the dream girlfriend in Vee, until it all went horribly wrong and he still can't understand why. Is Vee hiding something from him? Now their widowed foster dad Teddy thinks he's found love again. Younger, charming and strikingly beautiful, is Olga as perfect as she seems? Or will she end up breaking Teddy's heart? Against a backdrop of sparkling seas and sunny skies, the unexpected is always just around the corner. Welcome to Lanrock! Gloriously romantic and completely life-affirming, Jill Mansell's wonderful new novel set in sunny Cornwall will make you believe in love again.
PRE-ORDER the unputdownable new novel from the queen of the feelgood romcom! Love, friendship and secrets revealed as the sun beats down on dazzling blue Cornish seas . . . It's set to be the perfect wedding - till the chauffeur is asked to keep driving the bride round the church. This wedding is not going as planned. Lottie is a guest at the wedding when she sees Max for the first time in fifteen years. No kiss since has matched their last kiss together. They were on the brink of a beautiful love story. Then something shocking happened that tore them apart. Now here he is, handsome as ever, teasing Lottie in the old way - and that tingling electric attraction is back. But Max is out of bounds. Ruby has been the perfect vicar's wife. But when she finds out the truth about her husband Peter, outrage and disbelief drive her to act impulsively, without a thought for the consequences. And nothing will ever be the same again. There will be a wedding of the year - but maybe not yet. When love is in the air, anything can happen . . . The gorgeous new romance from the beloved and bestselling Jill Mansell! Praise for Jill's novels 'A real ray of sunshine and - exactly what's needed right now - Jill's books should be on prescription!' Phillipa Ashley 'The absolute definition of "reading for pleasure", it will bring hours of happiness' Veronica Henry 'Jill Mansell's brilliance shouts from every page' Milly Johnson
A witty, heartwarming story of love, life and second chances set in the idyllic Cotswolds, from the glorious Jill Mansell. 'I completely adored it . . . Brimming with warmth, heart and jolly good fun' Cathy Bramley 'An absolute joy from start to finish' Veronica Henry 'Jill knocks it right out of the park with this fabulous story of love and friendship' Milly Johnson One minute Lou is happily employed, with a perfect flat. The next, her home and job have gone. Suddenly she has to start over. The last thing Lou wants is to move to a tiny Cotswolds village. She certainly doesn't intend to work for curmudgeonly eighty-year-old Edgar Allsopp. But Edgar is about to make her the kind of promise nobody could ignore. In return, she secretly vows to help him fall in love with life again. Foxwell is also home to Remy, whose charm and charisma are proving hard to ignore. But Lou hasn't recovered from the last time she fell for a charmer. She needs a distraction - and luckily one's about to turn up. Secrets never stay hidden for long in Foxwell, nor are promises always kept. And no one could guess what lies ahead . . . Readers love Promise Me: 'Pure escapism . . . A simply gorgeous read that I would highly recommend' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'My book of the year! I really, really loved it' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Another Jill Mansell belter which had me laughing out loud from the first few pages' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'I loved every second I spent reading this book. It is warm, realistic and life affirming' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'A wonderfully uplifting story, with a superb cast of characters who'll stay in your heart after you've turned the final page' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
From the queen of feelgood fiction, an uplifting new novel of friendship, families and finding love . . . 'What a gorgeous book! Jill has a great gift for characterisation - nuanced, interesting, believable people but created with a charming lightness of touch. Thanks to Jill's warmth, wisdom and emotional intelligence, this book was a huge pleasure to read' Marian Keyes 'A sparkling, joyful read! Jill's books always keep you guessing to the very end' Phillipa Ashley 'A good story like this needs a quiet afternoon, a sofa and a warm blanket. Moving and heartfelt! Enjoy' Fern Britton Amber, Lachlan and Raffaele met as teenagers in the Cornish seaside home of kind-hearted foster parents. Years on, the bond between them is unbreakable But Amber has a secret. She's in love with Lachlan. She can't tell him, because that would never work - he's definitely not the settling-down type. Surely it's better to keep him as a friend than to risk losing him for good? Raffaele has his own dilemma. He had the dream girlfriend in Vee, until it all went horribly wrong . . . and he still can't understand why. Is Vee hiding something from him? Now their widowed foster dad Teddy has found new love. Younger, charming and beautiful, Olga seems perfect. But is she? Or will she break Teddy's fragile heart? Against a backdrop of sparkling seas and sunny skies, the unexpected is always just around the corner. Welcome to Lanrock! 'With wonderful characters, this will warm you on a January day' Prima Gloriously romantic and completely life-affirming, Jill Mansell's wonderful new novel set in sunny Cornwall will make you believe in love again
THE NO. 1 EBOOK BESTSELLER! 'A fabulous, gorgeous read, with characters you'll take to your heart' MILLY JOHNSON 'I loved the characters and relationships and found myself rooting for everyone. It left me with a lovely warm glow' LIBBY PAGE 'Such a joyful read and hugely entertaining . . . Readers are in for a real treat' RUTH HOGAN One magical night in Venice, Didi fell in love. But it ended - and he left without even saying goodbye. Now, thirteen years on, Shay Mason is back. The old spark is still there, but Didi's determined to ignore it. As manager of a stunning Cotswolds hotel, she's happy at last, and soon to be married. Anyway, Shay isn't staying. He's made a promise to his father. He's going to keep it. And then he'll be gone. But Shay's return stirs up long-forgotten emotions, and the scandal that led him to leave raises its head once again. It's time for buried secrets to come to light. And it seems that this was someone's intention all along . . . A fabulous novel about love, friendship and finding the way to your best life. * Jill Mansell's new novel, SHOULD I TELL YOU?, is available for pre-order now* YOUR FAVOURITE WRITERS LOVE JILL MANSELL 'Reading Jill is always such a joy' VERONICA HENRY 'Gripping and incredibly comforting' MARIAN KEYES 'One of my favourite writers' KATIE FFORDE 'Like a little blast of sunshine - uplifting, heartwarming and supremely feelgood' SOPHIE KINSELLA 'Jill Mansell is the queen of witty, heart-warming, feel-good love stories' RED
Jill Mansell's bestseller PERFECT TIMING is a sweet and funny tale of a romantic encounter with unexpected consequences. Not to be missed by readers of Lucy Diamond, Cecelia Ahern and Cathy Kelly. Reviewers love Jill's books: 'Glorious, romantic, heartwarming' Woman & Home Poppy Dunbar is out on her hen night when she meets Tom Kennedy. With his dark eyes and quirky smile, he could lure any girl off the straight and narrow, but what really draws Poppy to him is the feeling that she's known him all her life. She can't go through with the meeting they arrange - but she can't go through with the wedding either. Suddenly notorious as 'The Girl Who Jilted Rob McBride', Poppy moves to London. Soon Poppy's installed in the bohemian household of Caspar French, a ravishingly good-looking young artist with a reputation for breaking hearts. But even in her colourful new home, Poppy can't get Tom off her mind. Until she's tracked him down, she'll never know if their meeting was destiny - or if the future holds something entirely different for her... What readers are saying about Perfect Timing: 'Funny, light, compelling, captivating and the definition of a page-turner' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars 'Glued to my hands! Jill Mansell is my absolute favourite author. She weaves this amazing tale that is funny, serious and loveable!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Jill Mansell has written her best romance. The life and loves of Poppy Dunbar leaves you laughing and crying on the same page. The twists and turns of the story leave you bewildered and exasperated at her tangled rollercoaster of a life' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars
From the queen of feelgood fiction, an uplifting new novel of friendship, families and finding love . . . 'What a gorgeous book! Jill has a great gift for characterisation - nuanced, interesting, believable people but created with a charming lightness of touch. Thanks to Jill's warmth, wisdom and emotional intelligence, this book was a huge pleasure to read' Marian Keyes 'A sparkling, joyful read! Jill's books always keep you guessing to the very end' Phillipa Ashley 'A good story like this needs a quiet afternoon, a sofa and a warm blanket. Moving and heartfelt! Enjoy' Fern Britton Amber, Lachlan and Raffaele met as teenagers in the Cornish seaside home of kind-hearted foster parents. Years on, the bond between them is unbreakable But Amber has a secret. She's in love with Lachlan. She can't tell him, because that would never work - he's not the settling-down type. Surely it's better to keep him as a friend than to risk losing him? Raffaele has his own dilemma. Vee was the dream girlfriend, until it all went horribly wrong . . . and he can't understand why. Is Vee hiding something from him? Now their widowed foster dad Teddy has found new love. Charming and beautiful, Olga seems perfect. But is she? Or will she break Teddy's fragile heart? Against a backdrop of sparkling seas and sunny skies, the unexpected is always just around the corner. Welcome to Lanrock! Gloriously romantic and completely life-affirming, Jill Mansell's wonderful new novel set in sunny Cornwall will make you believe in love again
The one you really want could be closer than you think... THE ONE YOU REALLY WANT is a sweet, funny, romantic novel from bestselling author Jill Mansell. Not to be missed by readers of Marian Keyes and Cathy Kelly. It all starts with a shiny, red, sit-on lawn-mower. When Nancy spies her Christmas present from her husband sitting on the lawn, she realises the jewellery she thought was for her must be on someone else. Her best friend Carmen isn't surprised (she never liked Jonathan) and persuades Nancy to leave Edinburgh and come and stay in her luxury London flat - far too vast for Carmen since her husband, millionaire rock star Spike Todd, died. Soon Nancy's met gorgeous Connor O'Shea, who lives next door, and his daughter Mia is matchmaking - not least because she'd like to see the back of Connor's current pushy girlfriend. Meanwhile Carmen, who's always been certain she doesn't want another man in her life, feels a spark when a handsome charity worker called Joe calls round. But Joe's not quite all he seems... What readers are saying about The One You Really Want: 'Clever and delightful tale - I was totally enchanted throughout. The writing was humorous, involving, heart squeezing, emotive, and full of witty banter' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'A gentle meander through the spark of romantic chemistry' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Jill Mansell is the master of taking a simple story and enriching it with an intricate cast of characters. She's witty and the dialogue is crisp and believable, things move along with the right mix of humour and thoughtfulness' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars
'A fabulous, gorgeous read, with characters you'll take to your heart' MILLY JOHNSON 'I loved the characters and relationships and found myself rooting for everyone. It left me with a lovely warm glow' LIBBY PAGE 'Such a joyful read and hugely entertaining . . . Readers are in for a real treat' RUTH HOGAN One magical night in Venice, Didi fell in love. But it ended - and he left without even saying goodbye. Now, thirteen years on, Shay Mason is back. The old spark is still there, but Didi's determined to ignore it. As manager of a stunning Cotswolds hotel, she's happy at last, and soon to be married. Anyway, Shay isn't staying. He's made a promise to his father. He's going to keep it. And then he'll be gone. But Shay's return stirs up long-forgotten emotions, and the scandal that led him to leave raises its head once again. It's time for buried secrets to come to light. And it seems that this was someone's intention all along . . . From the beloved author of IT STARTED WITH A SECRET comes a fabulous new novel about love, friendship and finding the way to your best life. YOUR FAVOURITE WRITERS LOVE JILL MANSELL 'Reading Jill is always such a joy' VERONICA HENRY 'Gripping and incredibly comforting' MARIAN KEYES 'One of my favourite writers' KATIE FFORDE 'Like a little blast of sunshine - uplifting, heartwarming and supremely feelgood' SOPHIE KINSELLA 'Jill Mansell is the queen of witty, heart-warming, feel-good love stories' RED
Jill Mansell's bestseller DON'T WANT TO MISS A THING is 'bursting with humour, brimming with intrigue and full of characters you'll adore' Heat. Not to be missed by readers of Jojo Moyes and Veronica Henry. Dexter Yates loves his fun, care-free London life; he has money, looks and girlfriends galore. But everything changes overnight when his sister dies, leaving him in charge of her eight-month-old daughter Delphi. How is he ever going to cope? Comic-strip artist Molly Hayes lives in the beautiful Cotswold village of Briarwood. When it comes to relationships, she has a history of choosing all the wrong men. Leaving the city behind, Dex moves to Briarwood - a much better place to work on his parenting skills - and he and Molly become neighbours. There's an undeniable connection between them. But if Dexter's going to adapt, he first has a lot to learn about Molly, about other people's secrets...and about himself. What readers are saying about Don't Want To Miss A Thing: 'A really perfect read with plot twists and turns, misunderstandings, humour and sadness, with the most delectable baby at its centre and punctuating every scene' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars 'An engrossing and entertaining book full of romance, laughter, and moving moments too. Jill Mansell has again written a beautiful novel that loyal fans will love and new readers will delight in discovering!' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars 'Mansell is a master at hitting all the right notes that hook a reader and tug at the heartstrings' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
Jill Mansell's bestseller THE UNPREDICTABLE CONSEQUENCES OF LOVE is an unforgettable tale of sunny days on the beach, Cornwall in the summer and secrets about to be revealed. Perfect for readers of Lucy Diamond and Veronica Henry. In the idyllic seaside town of St Carys, Sophie is putting the past firmly behind her. When Josh arrives in St Carys to run the family hotel, he can't understand why Sophie has zero interest in letting any man into her life. He also can't understand how he's been duped into employing Sophie's impulsive friend Tula, whose crush on him is decidedly unrequited. St Carys has more than its fair share of characters, including the charming but utterly feckless surfer Riley Bryant, who has a massive crush on Tula. Riley's aunt is superstar author Marguerite Marshall. And Marguerite has designs on Josh's grandfather...who in turn still adores his glamorous ex-wife, Dot... Just how many secrets can one seaside town keep? What readers are saying about The Unpredictable Consequences of Love: 'The way in which the various stories played out - with all their twists and turns, laughs and real sadness - against the vividly drawn Cornish setting made for quite engrossing reading' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Wonderfully witty, highly compelling and absolutely impossible to resist' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'So much love is flowing in this little seaside town and each of the characters are loveable and entertaining. The perfect read with no flaws and had me hooked from start to finish' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars
STAYING AT DAISY'S from Sunday Times bestselling author Jill Mansell is essential reading if you love the novels of Cathy Kelly and Milly Johnson. Daisy MacLean runs the country house hotel owned by her flamboyant father, Hector. When she hears who's about to get married there, she isn't worried at all - her friend Tara absolutely promises there won't be any trouble between her and ex-boyfriend Dominic, whom she hasn't seen for years. But Dominic has other ideas... Meanwhile, Hector's getting up to all sorts with...well, that's the village's best kept secret. And then Barney turns up, with a little something belonging to the husband Daisy's been doing her best to forget. That's the thing about hotels, you never know who you're going to meet. Or whether they're going to stay... What readers are saying about Staying at Daisy's: 'Once again Jill Mansell manages to capture the hearts of her audience with loveable, true to life characters' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars 'A light, fun read that will keep you hooked for hours' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Hilarious, romantic and addictive. I loved all of the characters and all of the storylines. I cannot fault anything about it' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
FAST FRIENDS is a warm and funny romantic novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Jill Mansell. For fans of Lucy Diamond, Cathy Kelly and Marian Keyes. When the chips are down, who better to turn to then your oldest friends? When bored housewife and mother Camilla Stewart impulsively invites her old schoolchums for dinner she hardly imagines that the evening will shatter her comfortable existence. But Roz Vallender and Loulou Marks are no ordinary guests. Roz, stunning and self-assured, is notorious as a TV presenter and superbitch, whilst the reckless Loulou owns Vampires, the trendiest wine bar in town. Horrified to discover that husband Jack has been playing around, Camilla determines to make some changes. With a little help from her friends she soon finds out that life in the fast lane is a lot more fun and the future still holds plenty of surprises. What readers are saying about Fast Friends: 'I am a huge lover of Jill Mansell books but this has to be her best to date. I enjoyed savouring every moment of it' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars 'The tangled web of relationships within the book are so much fun to read about, that the book becomes just impossible to put down!' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars 'Loved this book from start to finish... funny, sad, agonising, teasing and touching' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars
Jill Mansell's bestseller TAKE A CHANCE ON ME takes readers on an entirely unpredictable romantic journey... For readers of Carole Matthews and Lucy Diamond. Cleo Quinn doesn't have a great track record when it comes to men, but now Will's come along she's optimistic. Handsome, attentive and an absolute gentleman when it comes to her questionable cooking skills, he could be her Mr Right. Things are definitely looking up for Cleo . . . apart from one small problem with a rather large ego. Johnny LaVenture, world-famous sculptor and her childhood adversary, is back in Channing's Hill and tormenting Cleo as if he'd never been away. But life never goes to plan, does it? Johnny isn't the only one stirring up trouble and, for Cleo's family and friends, all kinds of sparks are starting to fly. If you think you can put the past behind you, think again . . . What readers are saying about Take a Chance on Me: 'The characters are incredible and the story is so sweet' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars 'I really enjoyed this light-hearted story, told with Jill Mansell's usual eye for detail and quirky sense of humour. This story drew me in from the first page' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'This book is a delight - the characters are diverse and wonderfully flawed, and Mansell's writing is witty and refreshing' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
'I completely adored it . . . Brimming with warmth, heart and jolly good fun' Cathy Bramley 'An absolute joy from start to finish' Veronica Henry 'Jill knocks it right out of the park with this fabulous story of love and friendship' Milly Johnson One minute Lou is happily employed, with a perfect flat. The next, her home and job have gone. Suddenly she has to start over. The last thing Lou wants is to move to a tiny Cotswolds village. She certainly doesn't intend to work for curmudgeonly eighty-year-old Edgar Allsopp. But Edgar is about to make her the kind of promise nobody could ignore. In return, she secretly vows to help him fall in love with life again. Foxwell is also home to Remy, whose charm and charisma are proving hard to ignore. But Lou hasn't recovered from the last time she fell for a charmer. She needs a distraction - and luckily one's about to turn up. Secrets never stay hidden for long in Foxwell, nor are promises always kept. And no one could guess what lies ahead...
In RUMOUR HAS IT by bestselling author Jill Mansell, Tilly's not looking for love, but love certainly has its eye on her! Perfect for readers of Milly Johnson and Lucy Diamond. When newly single Tilly Cole impulsively quits her London job for a fresh start in the small town of Roxborough she finds she's arrived in a hotbed of gossip, intrigue and rampant rivalry for the most desirable men. Tilly has no intention of joining in - she's just happy with her new Girl Friday job. Then she meets Jack Lucas. Jack is irresistible... and he's got his eye on Tilly. But there are shocking rumours about his wicked reputation. Tilly doesn't want to be just another notch on anyone's bedpost. But is she being mature and sensible - or is she running away from the love of her life? What readers are saying about Rumour Has It: 'From the first page, the characterisation was outstanding and the writing strong - so warm and funny and easy to read. Definitely five star fiction' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars 'Once again [Jill Mansell] had me enthralled with her wit and humour, so much so I couldn't put it down! A brilliant author' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars 'The characters are beautifully written to add flavour and interest to this lovely story. This is real curl up in front of the fire reading' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
Jill Mansell's hugely entertaining bestseller GOOD AT GAMES is perfect for you if you love reading Cathy Kelly, Milly Johnson and Lucy Diamond. Reviewers love Jill Mansell: 'A lovely uplifting read' Good Housekeeping Suzy fell for Harry the moment she showed him her husband's sperm sample. It didn't really belong to her husband, though, because she wasn't married. It wasn't a sperm sample either, it was a drinks carton containing the dregs of her milkshake. But when you're trying to get off a speeding charge you just have to improvise, don't you? And it wasn't actually love at first sight. Still, it was undeniably a healthy attack of lust. And it might just be the beginning of something special... What readers are saying about Good at Games: 'This book is hilariously funny, addictive and you just can't stop once you've started. It's my favourite romantic comedy book of all time' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars 'A really fun read in Jill's usual style. Plenty of ups and downs and truly enviable characters' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars 'Another great book by Jill Mansell. It's amazing how she has so many interweaving storylines going on and yet she juggles them perfectly' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars |
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