On the Verge

On the Verge

Ariella Papa

Womens Fiction / Chick Lit / Fiction

Twenty-three-year-old Jersey girl Eve Vitali is on the verge of something...whether it be a relationship, the fabulous life that she reads about in the Styles section of the New York Times or a nervous breakdown. Despite her Jackie O. suit, Eve works as an unappreciated assistant for—of all things—a bicycle magazine. Everyone keeps telling her that she's got her foot in the door, but the rest of her is surfing the Net and schlepping around with Tabitha, an Amazonian sex goddess. Between glam parties, obligatory visits home and myriad men, Eve is realizing that it takes a lot of work to get beyond the verge and on to the next big thing....It seems everyone has advice on how to get there:Eve (on keeping her "foot in the door"): "Develop artificial cheeriness. Answer all requests with 'great.'Hypothetical: Person of dubious authority: 'Eve, why don't you count all of the paper clips in the entire department and then divide them into seven equal piles?' Me:...
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Hired by the Brooding Billionaire

Hired by the Brooding Billionaire

Kandy Shepherd

Romance / Fiction / Womens Fiction

Beauty and the reclusive billionaire When billionaire Declan Grant decides his estate's enormous garden needs taming, he hires idealistic horticulturalist Shelley Fairhill to take on the challenge. Since losing his wife, Declan has adjusted to a life of self-imposed isolationhe wants Shelley to tackle the weeds, then leave. But as Shelley gradually restores order and unexpected beauty to his garden, her caring nature also begins to thaw the ice encasing Declan's heart. Can he let Shelley's light in and finally let his second chance at love blossom?
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The Love Resort

The Love Resort

Faith Bleasdale

Womens Fiction / Chick Lit / Fiction

Famous novelist Anne-Marie Langdale thought that living at the couples-only Caribbean resort she created would inspire her. But instead the Queen of Romance appears to have writer’s block. Convinced that attracting gorgeous young guests like the heroes and heroines in her books will get her creative juices flowing again, Anne-Marie runs a competition: three head-over-heels couples will win an all-inclusive fortnight at The Love Resort. As the beautiful competitions winners arrive, so too do Hollywood’s hottest newly-weds, looking for a honeymoon hideaway from the world’s press. With such romance in the air, and all this publicity, Anne-Marie’s next novel looks set to be a huge bestseller. Except that none of the guests are quite what they seem. There’s going to be trouble in paradise as the sun heats up, the cocktails are poured and the truth starts to emerge… Sun, sea, secrets and scandal are the recipe for this irresistible novel from the wickedly funny Faith Bleasdale. ‘Very, very funny’ - Heat ‘A sharp , funny read that will make you fight for the cause of true love’ - Cosmopolitan Faith Bleasdale lives in London and writes full time. Her novels include ‘Deranged Marriage’, ‘Pinstripes’, ‘Peep Show’ and ‘Agent Provocateur’. To find out more about Faith and her other novels visit www.faithbleasdale.com. Endeavour Press is the UK's leading independent publisher of digital books.
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A Year of New Adventures

A Year of New Adventures

Maddie Please

Womens Fiction / Chick Lit / Romance

It's time for Billie Summers to have an adventure ... but it might not be exactly what she expected Billie Summers has always been quite content in her little cottage in the Cotswolds, sure half the house hasn't been renovated, but what's the point when it's only her! Working part-time at her uncle's bookshop and planning 3-4 writer retreats with her best friend allows her to pay the bills. What more could anyone want? That is until Oliver Forest, the bad boy of the book world, turns up to one of her retreats and points out that Billie hasn't done anything very adventurous. Couple that with her best friend falling head over heels and beginning to drift away from their Friday night wine and dinner plans, Billie is starting to wonder if it isn't time she take control of her life. So she starts a list: get fitted (properly) for a bra, fix up rest of house, find a 'career' and well, get a tattoo ... Her life might just get the makeover it needs, too bad irritating and...
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The Cotswolds Cookery Club: A Taste of Spain

The Cotswolds Cookery Club: A Taste of Spain

Alice Ross

Womens Fiction / Chick Lit / Romance

'One of the best stories I've read in a long time...I can't wait to read the other two!' Stacey Rebecca (NetGalley reviewer) Life begins at forty... Trish Ford always dreamed of living in a little chocolate box village like Cornfield – but she never expected to be starting over at forty! Joining the Cotswolds Cookery Club seems like the perfect recipe for finding happiness again, along with her new friends Connie, Melody and Kate. From mouth-watering paella to sweet, honey-drenched pestinos, Trish finds a delicious distraction in the Spanish cuisine whilst doing her best to deal with her stroppy teenage daughter and her cheating ex-husband and his pregnant girlfriend. But it will take all of Trish's new-found confidence – and maybe a helping of her irresistible leche frita – to risk her heart on hunk single dad Steve... Fans of Milly Johnson, Caroline Roberts and Jill Mansell will love this heartwarming read! The Cotswolds Cookery Club is a story told in three parts. A Taste of...
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A Winter's Wish

A Winter's Wish

Alice Ross

Womens Fiction / Chick Lit / Romance

A perfect, feel-good festive read about love, life and family. Tis the season to be jolly...isn't it? Amelia is at breaking point. She's just lost her job and Doug, the love of her life, still hasn't broken up with his girlfriend. Surely a trip to the quiet countryside is just what she needs? Phil is about to leave beautiful Buttersley for the other side of the world! The sunny shores of Australia will mean a new life with his girlfriend, but something is holding him back... Ella has never felt this way before – Jake O'Donnell is the most gorgeous man she's ever seen. And the more time she spends babysitting his kids, the more her feelings grow! Stan should be happy. He loves his wife and their adorable baby girl more than anything! So why, when everything's finally going right, are they arguing more than ever? One thing's for sure, even when Buttersley's first snowflakes begin to fall, it's never too cold for love to blossom... Perfect for fans of Trisha Ashley, Cathy Bramley and...
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Remember My Name

Remember My Name

Abbey Clancy

Womens Fiction / Chick Lit / Fiction

Model and TV presenter Abbey Clancy's debut novel is a romantic comedy about a girl from Liverpool who dreams of hitting the big time.... JFrom the moment Liverpool teenager Jess stars in the school musical, she knows that she's GOT to be a star. Fast forward a few years and the closest the now 22 year old Jessica has got to stardom is as a children's entertainer – which is where she meets Jack , uncle to the spoiled 5 year old birthday princess who spots Jessica's talent and offers her a job with a record label. But that means that she'll have to leave her family and her home and move to London – where she quickly finds that the streets aren't quite paved with gold. And as she spends her days making tea for bitchy PR girls and her night in a mouldy studio flat, Jessica wonders if leaving Liverpool for London has been a terrible mistake. Attending an industry party – unfortunately only to serve canapes – Jessica's fortunes suddenly change when Vogue, the singer due to perform at...
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Secrets at Meadowbrook Manor

Secrets at Meadowbrook Manor

Faith Bleasdale

Womens Fiction / Chick Lit / Fiction

Visit Meadowbrook this summer for sunshine, secrets and plenty of romance. When Gemma Matthews gets her dream job, working to turn Meadowbrook Manor into a boutique hotel, she jumps at the chance. This should be her happily-ever-after, but only so long as no-one discovers her secret, especially not the dangerously attractive Freddie... FULL BLURB COMING SOON! Release date: 20th August (paperback to publish October 2018). Book 2 in the Meadowbrook Manor romance series! This book can be read as a standalone, but will be enjoyed more as part of the series, especially after meeting the hilarious and loveable Singer family. A funny, romantic read with a heroine who is looking for a second chance at her perfect life in a grand house, set within a small village full of colourful characters you won't easily forget. Prepare to be swept off your feet at Meadowbrook, the only place to be this summer holidays. Books in the series:1. A Year at Meadowbrook Manor2. Secrets at Meadowbrook Manor3....
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A Mile High Christmas

A Mile High Christmas

Cassidy Coal

Womens Fiction / Chick Lit

Flying from New York to Paris the day before Christmas on a private jet with her entitled billionaire boss is the last place Sarah Baxter wants to be even if he is absolutely gorgeous and determined to win her over. NOTE: This is a steamy romance short story with a happy for now ending.
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The Holiday Home

The Holiday Home

Fern Britton

Womens Fiction / Chick Lit / Fiction

The latest wonderfully witty novel from Britain's favourite TV presenter, Fern Britton. Two sisters, one house, a lifetime of secrets. Set on a Cornish cliff, Atlantic House has been the jewel in the Carew family crown for centuries. Each year, the Carew sisters embark on the yearly trip down to Cornwall for the summer holidays, but they are as different as vinegar and honey. Prudence, hard-nosed businesswoman and married to the meek and mild Francis, is about to get a shock reminder that you should never take anything for granted. Constance, homemaker and loving wife to philandering husband Greg, has always been out-manoeuvred by her manipulative sibling. But now that Pru wants to get her hands on Atlantic House, Connie is not about to take things lying down. When an old face reappears on the scene, years of simmering resentments reach boiling point. But little do the women know that a long-buried secret is about to bite them all on the bottom. Can Constance and Pru put their feuding aside for the sake of everyone else, or will this family holiday push them all over the edge?
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Don't Tell the Groom

Don't Tell the Groom

Anna Bell

Womens Fiction / Chick Lit / Romance

Penny wants an unforgettable wedding, perfect down to the last detail, so when her fiancé Mark finally pops the question, it's the best moment of her life. Until Penny checks her wedding fund and is horrified to discover that she's lost $10,000 of wedding savings playing online gambling--Operation "Don't Tell the Groom" rolls into action. This hilarious and uplifting read is the perfect feel-good read, whether you're single, a bride-to-be, or happily married!
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