In the little town of Greenley-on-Sea, summer has arrived. The turquoise waters of the sea sparkle in the sunlight and along the beach's promenade, holiday-makers spill from ice-cream parlours and vintage shops. For Sarah, summer brings the chance for a fresh start. As well as playing Miranda in the Greenley Players' production of The Tempest (where she'll get to spend loads of time with her best friends Lottie and Sid) she finally feels ready to find love again after surviving heartbreak. Could handsome colleague Dr Finn Macdonald be the very man she's looking for? Famous actor Nate finds himself hiding out in Greenley whilst a potentially career-ruining scandal blows over. But when the Greenley Players get wind of his arrival, they draft him in to help out with their performance – and Nate certainly doesn't bank on his instant connection with the beautiful woman in the lead role... As the temperature rises and the Players' performance draws closer, can Sarah and Nate overcome...

'An enchanting Christmas treat' Heidi Swain, Sunday Times bestselling author Can neighbours become more than just good friends this Christmas? Bella Moore is excitedly counting down the days to Christmas. That is until she arrives home one evening to find her boyfriend leaving her for another woman. Completely heartbroken, Bella is left wondering if Christmas can still be the same this year. Next door, Bella's neighbour Nick is facing his first Christmas as a single dad and doubting whether he can make it the magical time his son Freddie deserves. Determined to fix both Christmas and their broken hearts, Bella comes up with an idea: a Christmas giving tree for the whole village, where the community can unite and secretly give each other the Christmas presents they truly need. As Bella becomes chief elf, taking donations and delivering gifts with much-needed help from Nick and Freddie, the two neighbours grow closer and start seeing each other in a whole new light. But when Nick's...

In Swallowtail bay the birds are singing, the sun is shining and the locals are welcoming – but Stella's new beginning might be over before it's begun... Licking her wounds from her divorce, Stella impulsively buys a gift shop and two holiday lets in glorious Swallowtail Bay, hoping for a fresh start with her King Charles Spaniel Frank. When the neighbours meet her with a warm welcome, Stella knows she's found the new home she was looking for. Even gorgeous but grumpy local Miles can't take the shine off things. But then her ex-husband announces he's getting married again, and someone in the village starts gossiping about Stella... Is Stella's dream over already? Or, with her new friends behind her, can Stella fight back and save her new life – and find the happy ever after she's been waiting for? Fans of Cathy Bramley, Debbie Johnson and Jenny Colgan will fall in love with Swallowtail Bay! Readers LOVE Katie Ginger! 'This book is every sort of wonderful, with gorgeous characters,...

Grab your strawberries and cream and get ready to return to the beautiful Swallowtail Bay! Summer is in full swing and the locals are getting excited for the launch of the Swallowtail Bay strawberry food festival. But will all run smoothly when festival organiser Hetty's heart is torn between lord of the manor John Thornhill and successful bakery owner Ben? A brand-new joyous summer read from Katie Ginger, author of the Katie Fforde Debut Romantic Novel Award 2019 nominee The Little Theatre on the Seafront! Fans of Cathy Bramley, Debbie Johnson and Jenny Colgan will fall in love with Swallowtail Bay! Book 1: Spring Tides at Swallowtail Bay Book 2: Summer Strawberries at Swallowtail Bay Readers LOVE Katie Ginger 'This book is every sort of wonderful, with gorgeous characters, a stunning town and a friendship that turns in to a romance you're not going to want to miss out on' ***** 'Does jumping up and down, cuddling my Kindle and grinning from ear to ear count as a review?!...Katie...

Grab your cosiest jumper and escape to the beautiful Swallowtail Bay! Christmas and romance are in the air and Nell is obsessed! She can't stop watching her favourite Christmas romcoms and dreaming of the day when she meets her own romantic hero, especially as she is hosting the first ever wedding at her small hotel, Holly Lodge. Nell's best friend, Tom, has been in love with her ever since they met. But Nell has never seen him that way, and he's always kept his feelings a secret in case it ruins their friendship. After the opening of the glamorous Langdon Mansion Hotel in the bay, Nell's hotel is struggling for survival and she must fight, with Tom's help, to keep Holly Lodge open. Can the magic of Christmas help two old friends save Holly Lodge and open Nell's eyes to a love that was always there the whole time? Winter Wishes at Swallowtail Bay is the hilarious new romantic comedy from Katie Ginger, perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley, Veronica Henry and Holly Martin! Everyone...

The heart-warming new novel from Katie Ginger, the author of the Swallowtail Bay series and Snowflakes at Mistletoe Cottage. When Amelia hit eighteen, she couldn't get away from the small English village of Meadowbank fast enough, stifled by the small community and her cold great-aunt who had taken her in as an orphan. But that also meant leaving behind childhood sweetheart Adam. Ten years later Amelia is loving her new life in Paris and had tried to put the past, and Adam, behind her. But with the surprise inheritance of her childhood home, Meadow Farmhouse, Amelia has no choice but to return to Meadowbank to restore the farmhouse so she can sell it as fast as possible. With the discovery of a locket, containing the picture of a mysterious WW2 soldier, she is drawn further into village life as she starts to uncover the secrets of her great-aunt's past. Shocked by the warm welcome from the villagers and her own surprising feelings for first love Adam, Amelia is suddenly confused...

The brand new novel from Katie Ginger, author of The Little Theatre on the Seafront. On a grey, London day, Esme's world crumbles around her when she loses her glitzy job on a top TV programme, her gorgeous, city-slicker boyfriend and her stunning apartment, all in one fell swoop just before Christmas. Esme is forced suddenly to move back to her sleepy hometown of Sandchester, and despite the snow blanketing the roof and the fairy lights that twinkle in her rustic little cottage, everything is looking bleak. That is until she reconnects with an old crush and finds herself unexpectedly getting swept away. But Joe, handsome and charming as he is, is not all he seems. Esme soon realises that he has a tragic past which he just might not be able to overcome... Surrounded by her loving, if harebrained, family and with the support of her hilarious friends, Esme is determined to have a go at forging her own path, even if it all comes to nothing. But one question still lingers in her mind:...

The heart-warming new novel from the author of The Secrets of Meadow Farmhouse and The Perfect Christmas Gift. The ideal next read for fans of Cathy Bramley, Rachael Lucas and Heidi Swain! Elsie Martin may lead a quiet life, but working in her beloved local library is enough to make her happy. After all, books have always been her armour against the world. So when the library is threatened with closure to make way for a new housing development, Elsie knows it has to be saved – and that, despite being painfully shy, she needs to lead the campaign to save it. Jacob Yardley thinks he's doing the right thing by building a new affordable housing development. Why shouldn't local people be able to buy a house in the place they grew up? Having to leave his own small hometown broke his heart. Plus, people don't really use libraries anymore, do they? As Elsie and Jacob clash over the future of the library, sparks begin to fly. Jacob is falling back in love with books and libraries – could...

When Lottie's Gran dies she leaves one last request; save Greenley Theatre. Faced with a decaying building, a mayor who most definitely isn't on board with the project and a group of actors who just can't get along, Lottie has her hands full, but with best friend Sid by her side she knows she can do it somehow. But the arrival of Jeremy, a hotshot London developer who sweeps Lottie off her feet, complicates things. Suddenly Sid gets a new girlfriend, the Greenley Players fall apart, and that crumbling building? Well it crumbles a whole lot more. With no one to turn to, Lottie has to find the courage to save the day. Will Lottie be able to save the theatre and also follow her heart?