'Laugh-out-loud fun with a real romantic heart' MIRANDA DICKINSON "Try not to wheel any dead bodies across the pavement when the bride's outside, OK?" When Marla Jacobs discovers that the vacant shop next to her Little White Wedding Chapel is to become a funeral parlour, she declares all-out war on the new proprietor Gabriel Ryan. With an army of loyal supporters, she embarks on a campaign to sabotage his reputation and livelihood. But when she finally meets Gabriel, she realises just how much trouble she's in. With his effortless charm and Celtic good looks, Gabriel begins to form alliances with her so called 'loyal' army and, reluctantly, she finds herself falling under his spell. And destroying him becomes the last thing on her mind...

A delightfully romantic, heartwarming read for everyone who's ever looked for The One and found someone better. You: kind, piano-playing sex god Me: hopelessly romantic charity shop manager Honeysuckle Jones has a problem, and her best friends Nell and Tash are on a mission to help her solve it. She needs a man - a caring, intelligent, funny man. But most importantly, a man who's good with his hands... Luckily Honey's new neighbour - moody, antisocial ex-chef Hal - fails on almost every count. Even though the chemistry between them is electric, he's obviously wrong for her in every way. But when Honey discovers the devastating reason for his moods she decides to give him another chance. And discovers that the best songs aren't always in tune... A hilarious, feel-good, sexy romantic comedy for fans of Lucy Diamond, Paige Toon and Giovanna Fletcher.

'Fun and sexy - a perfect beach read' THE SUN Summer has never been so scandalous... When Violet moves to Swallow Beach, she inherits a small Victorian pier with an empty arcade perched on the end of it, and falls in love immediately. She wants nothing more than to rejuvenate it and make it grand again - but how? When she meets hunky Calvin, inspiration strikes. What if she turned the arcade into an adult-themed arcade full of artisan shops? Not everyone in the town is happy with the idea, but Violet loves her arcade and business begins to boom. But as tensions worsen and the heat between her and Calvin begins to grow, life at Swallow Beach becomes tricky. Is it worth staying to ride out the storm? And can Violet find her own happy ending before the swallows fly south for the winter? Sexy, sassy and full of heart, Kat French is back in a new summer sizzler. 'LOVED this sparkly summery story. It's a wonderful slice of escapism to a beautiful seaside town, throw in a bit of mystery, secrets and a gorgeous romance and it's the perfect book to dive into this summer. An absolute joy to read.' HOLLY MARTIN

A SIZZLING ROMP WITH AN UNFORGETTABLE CAST OF CHARACTERS Alice McBride's husband Brad is super famous, totally gorgeous . . . and having an affair with his co-star. And now it's splashed across all the newspapers. After kicking Brad out, Alice decides to rent out her beloved home for the summer. And the last person she expects to arrive at Borne Manor is a sexy cowboy called Robinson. Country music star Robinson has had his own share of heartache, and he's come to Borne Manor to escape from it all. Neither Alice nor Robinson are looking for romance, but the spark between them can't be ignored. Could a holiday romance help heal their broken hearts? And what will happen when their long hot summer together comes to an end?

A gorgeous summer read to escape with this summer! A Greek island solves all life's problems...doesn't it? Winnie, Stella and Frankie have been best friends forever. When their lives unexpectedly unravel, they spontaneously decide to buy a gorgeous B&B on a remote Greek island. Drenched in hot sun, Villa Valentina is the perfect escape from reality. But when Winnie meets Jesse, their brooding neighbour, she finds that Greece is full of its own complications - not least how attractive he is... Meanwhile, Frankie and Stella are discovering that Villa Valentina has its own secrets - starting with the large supply of gin in the cellar and the arrival of a famous rock band. A band with one very good-looking member who just might distract Frankie from thoughts of her husband... Smart, sassy and sexy, this summer sizzler is perfect for fans of Lucy Diamond and Jane Costello. What others are saying about The Bed and Breakfast on the Beach 'Funny and evocative, refreshing as a G and T - this book is as good as a holiday!' JANE LINFOOT, author of The Little Wedding Shop by the Sea "Plenty of laughs out loud moments." Reader review "This is Kat French at her very finest. I loved every minute of this delightful story. I have laughed, swooned, had a few tears, laughed and swooned some more." Make My Day Books "A delightful story... I was so sad when I reached the end of the tale because I really felt like I had checked into Villa Valentina and really didn't want my holiday to end." Turning Pages Opening Doors "Funny, romantic and a really entertaining read... some real laugh out loud moments" Reader review "A lovely. Heartwarming, summery read... I put this book down smiling, a big smile." Fuel the Blog "Fabulous feel good, fun, compelling read! - Loved it!! Escapism at its very best!!... Would I recommend this book.....Most Definitely.....YES!!!"Dash Fan Book Reviews

Coombethwaite, the lakeside town where passions run deep, is the setting for the stories in Blaze, the first anthology from The Minxes of Romance. 8 scorching tales from The Minxes of Romance. Romance is in the air for Coombethwaite's retained firefighters, and none of them will escape its heat unscorched MEMORY'S FLAME by Maya Blake A fiery reunion - when Ellie returns after twelve long years to bury her grandfather, the last person she expects to see is her first love, Jake Spencer. One look, one touch and they know memory's flame is as sizzling as ever THE FIRE INSIDE by Romy Sommer Fire fighter Sam Redfern is used to being seen as just one of the boys. Until TV talent scout and celebrity Ryan Morgan shows up in Coombethwaite and starts to make her feel very much like a woman. A woman with needs. A SMOULDERING ATTRACTION by Suzanna Ross Shelley Fox is finished with all things romantic. So is Harrison Reid - until he meets Shelley and realises he might easily be persuaded otherwise. LOCKED INTO LOVE by Catherine Coles Journalist Cassie Parker returns to Coombethwaite with her dream in tatters-the last thing she needs is to rely on her ex for anything but on her second day back she needs hunky fireman Ben Spencer to release her from handcuffs HOT, BOTHERED AND BEWITCHED by Kat French All alone on her birthday, Wiccan vet Seraphine conjures up more than she bargained for when she casts a Halloween love spell. Five minutes later a knock on the door heralds the arrival of handsome fireman Isaac Quinn, complete with a stray black cat. Is it just coincidence, or has Mother Nature answered Seraphine's request with lightning speed? LIGHTING LOVE'S SPARK by Sally Clements Primary school teacher Annabel Jackson knows flirting with the parents is a no-no, but when single father Daniel Walker arrives at Coombethwaite Primary in full fire fighter garb clutching an axe, how can she resist? WORTH THE RISK by Tara Pammi Baker Annie Bennett has always stood on the sidelines while life passed her by. And it has brought Annie nothing but loneliness. With the New Year coming in, Annie decides it's time to come back home, risk her heart with the man she's always loved. Will her risk pay off or will Marcus never see her as anything but his best friend? A KINDLING ROMANCE by Lorraine Wilson Stressed out lawyer Polly Minton felt trapped in her city job and now she's trapped again, this time in a Lake District chimney; hunky fire fighter and local landowner Drew Reynolds has problems of his own but will he be the one to set her free in more ways than one?