Ellie Browne, landlady of The Dog & Duck, is looking forward to a relaxing Christmas Day before the arrival of her and her partner Max's baby in the New Year. But with a snowstorm brewing outside, it seems that things might not go quite to plan. After the dramatic events of the holiday season, Ellie settles into her new life at Max's huge country mansion Braithwaite Manor, juggling work and family as best she can. When she's asked to help organise a summer wedding for one of her best friends it's only natural that her mind turns to her own, non-existent, wedding plans! But with Max decidedly lukewarm on the subject and other family complications threatening to disrupt life further, Ellie fears there'll never be wedding bells at the Dog & Duck after all.

'Sweet, funny, heartbreaking but uplifting at the same time. I absolutely LOVED this book.'Alice Fletcher doesn't like to take chances and she certainly doesn't believe in fate. Three years after the end of her last long-term relationship, she's in no hurry to risk another heartbreak. But fate has other plans. One day, on her drive home, Alice comes across a man, dazed and lost, by the side of a wrecked car. And with no one else around, Alice goes to help.TV star Jimmy Mack is riding the crest of the career wave one minute, and the next he's staring at his crashed car. But when Alice comes to rescue him, things start to look up. What Alice and Jimmy discover next changes everything. Fate might have marked them out for each other, but somehow their destinies have got tangled. Will they get their happily-ever-after, or might their time together be shorter than either of them would hope...Join Jill Steeples for this truly 'out of this world'...

Winter has arrived in Primrose Woods bringing with it new loves, new adventures and warm hugs on cold days. Abbey Carter, her boyfriend Sam and their trusty canine companion Lady, relish living in the picturesque village of Wishwell at the edge of their beloved Primrose Woods. The woods and the country park are full of activity as the festive season approaches.Lizzie Baker is flat out at the Treetops café, serving all sorts of winter warmers, festive goodies and lashings of hot chocolate. And when her daughter and grandchildren arrive to stay, the run up to Christmas is set to be even more magical than she had expected.Rhianna West has finally found the perfect man to fall in love with – if only Luke wasn't moving away in the New Year. As the snow falls on Primrose Woods, and the village of Wishwell sparkles with Christmas lights, could this be the year that every wish comes true for the three friends?Snowflakes Over Primrose Woods...

'A gorgeous setting and wonderful characters, just the loveliest place to cosy up and escape to.' Beth Moran Pia Temple has always had a soft spot for Jackson Moody following a passionate teenage love affair that burnt out over one long summer, more than ten years ago. First loves can be hard to forget, and the devastatingly gorgeous Jackson, is harder to forget than most.After putting aside her ambitions while she cared for her parents, it is finally time for Pia to think about herself. So, when she's offered the perfect job running the social calendar at Primrose Hall, with a dreamy flat included, how can she refuse? There's only one problem... The new owner of the refurbished seventeenth-century manor house set in the idyllic Primrose Woods, is none other than Jackson, the man she's thought about every day for years. In a whirl of weddings and craft fairs, literary festivals and tea parties, Pia blossoms in her new role. But with the delectable...

Reasons why you should never, ever, read your best friend’s diary (even if it has fallen to the floor, pages open oh-so temptingly…): It’s morally indefensible. She would never trust you again. You probably know it all anyway… So what harm could the tiniest peek do…? Answer: Lots! The best reason for never reading your best friend’s diary: - You might just find out something you really didn’t want to know! Learning her fiancé, Ed – the guy she’s supposed to marry this weekend! – is having an affair with her best friend, is a devastating bombshell for bride-to-be Anna. Confused, hurt and absolutely livid, she hops on the first train to anywhere-but-here in need of some serious soul searching. Can she ever forgive Ed? Who is Anna ‘sans Ed’? And more importantly, should she go through with the wedding or should she just call the whole thing off?Praise for Jill Steeples'Let’s Call The Whole Thing Off by Jill Steeples is a well written and easy to like book.If you are looking for a chick lit with a twist then give this one a read.' - HarlequinJunkie'So gripping, vivid, enjoyable and fascinating!!!' - Sky's Book Corner'It was a thoroughly enjoyable read that kept you wanting more.' - A Book and Tea'I enjoyed reading this a lot. Jill is a great writer, she knows how to tell a story. I can’t wait to read more of Jill Steeples.' - Dreaming with Open Eyes

A perfect, feel-good romantic novel to curl up with this Christmas. A story of new beginnings, love and friendship. Perfect for the fans of Jenny Colgan and Lucy Diamond. Ellie Browne has left behind her high-flying job in London to return to the charming Buckinghamshire village of Little Leyton. Working shifts at The Dog and Duck and running her own doggy-day-care business, Ellie's looking for a much simpler way of life and a good old fashioned Christmas. But Little Leyton's landscape is changing; Johnny Tay, Ellie's ex, wants to pick up where they left off; sultry property developer Max Golding, has moved into the village and is ruffling feathers; and rumour has it that the pub, which holds a special place in Ellie's heart, might be sold. Suddenly, life's looking a whole lot more complicated... Can Ellie juggle her emotions and commitments in time to celebrate Christmas?

Matchmaker extraordinaire Molly Matthews is an expert in love, but her skills are put to the ultimate test when international heartthrob, Rory Campbell, waltzes into her office. Molly Matthews knows everything there is to know about love. She should do, she runs the most exclusive marriage bureau in town. So why then is her own love life a complete disaster area? When Rory Campbell, the international film star and hell-raising playboy, turns up at Molly's office, she can't believe he's looking for a wife. Despite her better judgement Molly agrees to help Rory in his quest, but all her attempts at finding him the perfect woman are met with disdain from her trickiest customer to date. Molly is furious that her professional integrity has been compromised and she's allowed her personal feelings to get in the way of a business relationship. When photos of Rory appear in the press with Emma D'Santi, a beautiful pin-up and the only woman...

'For Jen Faraday - Not to be opened, in any circumstances, until April 2016' When smooth-talking Alex Fellows tells Jen Faraday he can predict her future – and leaves a note with the bartender for her to collect in one year's time – she thinks it's just a line. After all, how can a man she's known for only one night see what her future holds? Or maybe it's not too hard. Recently her life has been a series of things she hasn't done. She didn't go to college – family trouble. She didn't get married – dumped. And she hasn't yet handed in her notice at work – too scared! If she had to predict her own future, would it be 'More of the same'? Or maybe not. After all, she's just had a passionate one-night stand with a man who is rich and ridiculously good looking and totally not her type. That was unexpected. And she is going to resign from her job... Things are already changing. Whatever that prediction says – and how Jen wishes she knew - perhaps this year is the year she takes control...

Love always comes when you least expect it, at least that's what PA Alice Fletcher tells herself as she looks forward to another Friday night of trash telly and wine-for-one. But what happens when the unexpected is daytime TV crush Jimmy Mack, and he's sitting on your couch watching the news...of the accident that claimed his life? Soon, Alice finds her ordered life turned upside down by helping Jimmy right the wrongs of his life so he can cross over to the Ôother side.' But most unexpected of all is Alice's growing realisation that her gorgeous ghost has taken up residence in her heart as well as in her home. Praise for JILL STEEPLES 'I Absolutely LOVED this book and it has become one of my favorites. A fun, sweet, heartwarming and heartbreaking romance with a different plot that you don't often see.' - Harlequin Junkie, 'It was basically the most wonderful romcom . It was just so cute! I really love Jill Steeples's writing, she's got the same kind of writing style as Kinsella, Paige Toon, etc, all my favourite authors, and it works so, so well. A truly magical novel.' - Chick Lit Reviews and News, 'Jill Steeples takes us through the journey of one simple P.A and her celebrity ghost, bringing us tears, smiles and warmth on the way. The storyline is perfect. I recommend this title to anyone who wants chick-lit that makes you feel all tingly on the inside.' - ChickLit Pad, 'A very cute book! It was fun, funny, and endearing and also heart-wrenching at times.' Ð Book Binge