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One morning, Connie McColl wakes up and decides to swap her ordinary life, for an extraordinary adventure... Connie McColl is finally free to make her own decisions for the first time in decades. And when she meets glamorous Gill and downtrodden Maggie, at a rather dull flower arranging class, it seems that she's not the only one dreaming of adventure. The three very different women all agree it's about time they had a holiday to remember. So they make a pact for this summer to be their best yet - and drive off into the sunset together... As they meander their way along the beautiful beaches of France and onto the glorious delights of Italy in their luxury campervan, the new friends have plenty of fun and frolics in the sunshine. But the vacation isn't quite what they expected... Gill will do anything to have one last holiday romance, Connie has a surprise inheritance awaiting her in Italy, and Maggie has a secret that is going to catch up with them all... In the end, all three women discover that the journey they thought would be their last really is just the beginning... From the bestselling author of The Runaway Wife, The Getaway Girls is a laugh-out-loud, life-affirming journey of friendship, romance and living life to the full. If you loved The Kicking the Bucket List and The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry this book is for you. What readers are saying about Dee MacDonald: 'Hilarious I loved every page... ' Dawn at Crooks on Books 'OMG ... It made me howl with laughter and it made me sob my heart out... I absolutely adored every single step... had my jaw dropping ... one of my favourite books of the year.' My Chestnut Reading Tree, 5 stars 'Wonderful... my heart at times felt like it was going to burst... one of the loveliest books I have read this year... A heartfelt and engaging read that I never wanted to end. Highly recommended.' By the Letter Book Reviews, 5 stars 'Wonderful... made me laugh and cry and laugh again... genius ... It was a joy... I absolutely loved the ending.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'What a wonderful inspirational and fun story this has been to get lost in... I literally giggled and tittered... Highly recommended, a light and lovely read with some punch in the air moments.' Books from Dusk Til Dawn, 5 stars 'Had me laughing out loud, getting emotional and taking the main character to heart... this book is really wonderful... if I could give this book more than five stars, I would.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'A warm, funny, brilliant read I love the warmth and humour that jumps from the page. Connie is proof that you're never too old to have an adventure I LOVED the ending ' Sue Watson

'Dee MacDonald's books are so heart-warming. They make you laugh-out-loud one minute, and then have you crying the next... they're really emotional and tug at the heart strings but are fun, life-affirming reads ' Stardust Book Reviews Tess and Simon Sparrow may have a few more grey hairs and wrinkles than they used to, but that doesn't stop them being swept up in a whirlwind romance and starting over again. Swapping their city lives for an escape to the countryside, they fall in love with a crumbling hotel and impulsively buy it as their forever home to grow old in together... Renovating the glorious, wisteria-clad property on the gorgeous cliff-tops of Cornwall was meant to be a delightful retirement project. But the dream soon turns into reality and practical Tess and optimist Simon are faced with leaky bathrooms, creaky stairs and a roof that's just about holding up. Running out of money fast, the couple decide to rent out a few rooms to save their new home. Along come mysterious Celia, hapless romantic Benedict and tarnished, lovelorn actress Titania - all looking for a fresh start. Everyone in this eclectic group has their own reasons for being in Cornwall and across the summer they each go on a journey of self-discovery at The Golden Oldies Guesthouse as they realise there is still plenty of time for love, life, friendship... and a few unexpected surprises. From the bestselling author of The Runaway Wife and The Silver Ladies of Penny Lane, this is a completely uplifting page-turner about embracing new friendships, finding love and making each day count. Perfect for fans of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and The Single Ladies of Jacaranda Retirement Village. What readers are loving The Golden Oldies Guesthouse: 'Five golden starsfor Dee McDonald's latest... charming...The Golden Oldies Guesthousefeatures humor with a deft touch, charm, fun, love and romance...' Jena Books, 5 stars 'Utterly charming ... It's gentle, humorous, heart-warmingand packed full of characters that you will remember long after the book is finished. I adored every word and my only complaint is that the story ended ' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars 'Laugh out loud funny Such a light and charmingbook If you need a feel good, keeps your attention book then pick this one up ' Goodreads Reviewer 'Absolutely loved everything about this book. It was charming and fun. I loved the characters and settings. Will be recommending.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars'Loved this book, the characters, the setting. A really special read one I didn't want to end. I will be recommendingthis special read.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars 'I loved every word of this delightful book I fell in lovewith the story, the setting and the characters - what a fun placethis be for a get-away 'Meanderings and Muses

Super sleuth Kate Palmer is Cornwall's answer to Miss Marple, but when the semi-retired nurse finds herself in the wrong place at the wrong time can she prove her innocence and solve her most puzzling case yet? Kate Palmer thought spending the day at Tinworthy's annual summer party would involve sea air, sunshine and Cornish cream cake - how very wrong she was After a showdown with her new nemesis Sienna Stone, Kate goes for a cliff-top walk to cool off. But she is horrified to spot Sienna's body on the sandy beach below. Rumours swirl around the close-knit Cornish community and all eyes are on Kate. Half the village witnessed her argument with Sienna. When Kate finds herself cast as a suspect and is accused of murder, can she solve the crime and clear her name? Kate knows that plenty of people disliked Sienna but would any of them go so far as to kill her and frame Kate? Could it be Sienna's long-suffering husband Irving? Her jealous younger sister Sally? Or Timmy Thomson, the local loner who was infatuated with her? Just as Kate thinks she's getting closer to an answer, Timmy is found dead in his own home. Does his untimely demise mean the other suspects, including Kate, are next on the killer's list...? With time running out, Kate needs to find out the truth. Can she solve the case and save herself? Or have her days of sleuthing come to an end? If you love cosy crime stories complete with quirky characters, twisty plots and plenty of suspects, A Body on the Beach will have you absolutely hooked until the very last page Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Faith Martin and Clare Chase. Readers love the Kate Palmer Mysteries: 'Addictive... fabulous Cornish-set cosy mystery series... brilliantly plotted... full of clever twists and turns and surprises that keep readers guessing... a terrific British cosy mystery I read in a single sitting... top-notch British mystery ' Bookish Jottings, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Nurse Kate Palmer is Cornwall's answer to Miss Marple But when a body turns up in her own garden can Kate solve the crime? Or is the murder a bit too close to home? Kate Palmer is stunned when she wakes up one morning to discover the body of a man in the beautiful garden of Lavender Cottage. She's spent the last few years renovating her cozy, clifftop cottage with its gorgeous views of the sparkling Cornish sea. And a death right under her nose is more than a little unsettling...When Woody Forrest, Kate's new husband and the village's retired detective inspector, takes a closer look he realises the victim is none other than Frank Ford - Woody's old nemesis. Now, Frank is lying dead amongst the daisies... strangled with Woody's blue police tie.Kate is certain the man she loves is not a murderer and is determined to prove his innocence. But who would want to kill Frank and frame Woody? As Kate investigates, Frank's family seem to be the obvious suspects. Could it be Jason Ford, the youngest son, who has an odd obsession with birdwatching? Sid Kinsella, the angry father-in-law? Or Sharon Mason, the troublesome daughter?When another member of the Ford family bites the dust while Woody is tending his allotment, it's clear the killer is determined to bury Woody's reputation. But when a chance conversation on Bluebell Road provides Kate with a clue, she must find a woman named Rose, who could hold the answers Kate needsKate needs to dig up the truth - and fast - before poor Woody is thrown behind bars. Can she solve the case and save her husband before it's too late?If you love murder mysteries with a brilliant cast of characters, twisty plots and plenty of cake, A Body at the Tea Rooms will have you hooked until the very last page Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Faith Martin and Joy Ellis.What readers are saying about the Kate Palmer mysteries: 'Addictive... fabulous Cornish-set cosy mystery series... brilliantly plotted... full of clever twists and turns and surprises that keep readers guessing... a terrific British cosy mystery I read in a single sitting... top-notch British mystery ' Bookish Jottings, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Majestic mountain views, whisky by the fire and... a murder to solve? Join Ally McKinley at her cosy little guesthouse in the Scottish Highlands as she tackles her first puzzling case For recently retired Ally McKinley, the tiny village of Locharran is the perfect place to open the guesthouse of her dreams in a lovingly restored old Scottish malthouse. Before long she is making friends with the locals, including Hamish Sinclair, the earl who owns the nearby castle. But things take an unexpected turn when her first paying guest, American tourist Wilbur Carrington, is found sprawled across her cobblestoned courtyard with a dagger in his back... With the police baffled, Ally's instincts get the better of her, and she can't resist launching her own investigation. In no time at all she and her Labrador puppy Flora are on the case, making enquiries over tea and excellent shortbread. She finds that Wilbur, a keen amateur genealogist, was convinced that he was the rightful Earl of Locharran... Even worse, he had plans that would put many people out of their jobs and even their homes. But which of the locals resorted to murder? The hotel owner furiously trying to save his business? Locharran Castle's fiercely loyal housekeeper who'd do anything for the earl? Or the earl himself, whose entire way of life was threatened by what Wilbur knew? Looking for clues, Ally finds a faded photograph in a hidden drawer in Wilbur's room. Could this be the key to solving the mystery? But when one of her suspects dies in a suspicious accident, Ally realises that things are getting a wee bit too close for comfort... Can she uncover the truth or will a killer get off scot-free? An utterly unputdownable new Scottish cosy mystery series from bestselling author Dee MacDonald. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Faith Martin and Clare Chase. What readers are saying about Dee MacDonald: 'OMG ... Absolutely brilliant... I just HAD to know what happened next and before I knew it I had devoured the whole book in one sitting in a few hours ... Heart-racing... Absolutely spine-tingling, heart-racing page-turner ... A fantastic, addictive and gorgeous series ... I LOVED it.' Bookworm86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An absolute delight and a must-read... This rapid page-turner is one that will keep you up reading, unable to stop until the very end. I absolutely loved it ' Page Turners, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Superb... The perfect novel to curl up with... delightful.' Brianne's Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'What a brilliant mystery... I found myself racing through this one, eager to find out who did what - and to who A terrific read.' Grace J Reviewer Lady, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I loved it... Enjoyable, humorous, relaxing read from a fabulous author.' Book Mark , ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A fantastic murder mystery, a charming whodunit... with lots of red herrings to keep you guessing until the last page ... I'm hooked.' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Meet Ally McKinley: dog lover, guesthouse owner and accidental detective, as she tackles her next case in the beautiful Scottish Highlands Recent retiree Ally McKinley has stepped out with her puppy Flora for a walk by the loch in the tiny village of Locharran, taking a break from running the cosiest little guesthouse in the Highlands. But Ally's peace and quiet is sunk when she and Flora find the body of a mysterious woman floating in the water... Before she knows it, Ally finds herself wading into the middle of a new investigation. Who was the mystery woman and why was she killed? Her enquiries take her all over the village: from the corner shop and the nearby hotel to the turreted castle, home of local earl Hamish Sinclair where preparations are underway for his upcoming - and much gossiped about - wedding. The body in the loch soon has the rumour mills buzzing. But then Elena, the earl's new bride, is also found poisoned to death the morning after her marriage With two deaths to investigate, the police appear to suspect almost everyone in Locharran, even Ally herself... Determined to uncover the truth and clear her name, Ally finds poison at the home of one of her suspects and thinks she might be on the right path to solving both murders. But with a killer on the loose in the Scottish Highlands, can Ally unravel the clues before the next person in a watery grave is her? A completely addictive Scottish cosy mystery from bestselling author Dee MacDonald. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Faith Martin and Clare Chase. Readers are loving Murder at the Loch: 'Amazing... Had me gripped from the very beginning.' NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The most mic-dropping ending... OMG... Wow, I really love this.' NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'All of the world's best female detectives rolled into one... Made my cozy-crime-loving heart dance... I loved every second of it ' NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What readers are saying about Dee MacDonald: 'Brilliant mystery... I found myself racing through this one, eager to find out who did what - and to who A terrific read.' Grace J Reviewer Lady, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'OMG ... Absolutely brilliant... I just HAD to know what happened next and before I knew it I had devoured the whole book in one sitting in a few hours ... Heart-racing... Absolutely spine-tingling, heart-racing page-turner ... A fantastic, addictive and gorgeous series ... I LOVED it.' Bookworm86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An absolute delight and a must-read... This rapid page-turner is one that will keep you up reading, unable to stop until the very end. I absolutely loved it ' Page Turners, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Superb... The perfect novel to curl up with... delightful.' Brianne's Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

You're never too old for an adventure... Eve, Nessa and Molly are all in their seventies. Over the years, they've laughed and cried and they've been by each others' sides as colleagues, flatmates and mothers. And they've grown old disgracefully together in their golden years...But all good things must come to an end. As one of their trio takes her final journey, a very large glass is raised to fun, frolics and - most importantly - friendships.Throwing their walking sticks to the wind, the glamorous grannies take a trip down memory lane and reminisce about the highlights of their shared decades - their lovely old London flat, that fateful trip to Italy and the many holidays they had together, brimming with sun, sea and romances And as an old secret unravels, they learn that love, forgiveness and second chances are possible whatever age you are. And that laughter really is the best medicine...A laugh-out-loud, inspiring and joyously uplifting novel about love, friendship and making the most of second chances The perfect feel-good novel for fans of Cathy Hopkins, Dawn French and Judy Leigh.What readers are saying about Dee MacDonald: 'OMG ... It made me howl with laughter and it made me sob my heart out... I absolutely adored every single step... had my jaw dropping ... one of my favourite books of the year.' My Chestnut Reading Tree, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Utterly charming ... It's gentle, humorous, heart-warming and packed full of characters that you will remember long after the book is finished. I adored every word and my only complaint is that the story ended ' NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Kate Palmer has relocated to Cornwall for a quiet life. Moving into picturesque Lavender Cottage with her sister Angie, the little village of Lower Tinworthy should be the perfect place for their fresh new start. But within weeks of their arrival, there's a death in the close-knit community... A woman is found dead in the village hall, with her own kitchen knife next to the body, covered in blood. Kate, a practice nurse at the local medical centre, begins to piece together the clues. Fenella was at the centre of village activity, and there seem to be plenty of people who had reason to dislike her. But did any of them hate her enough to kill her? As Kate gets drawn into life in Lower Tinworthy, she begins a close friendship with Detective Inspector 'Woody' Forrest, who is near to retiring - and determined to crack his last case. Together, they set about solving the mysterious crime. But when someone breaks into Kate's home and leaves a warning note on her pillow, it becomes clear the murderer is prepared to do anything to keep their identity hidden... Will Kate work out who's responsible, before she becomes the next victim? If you love murder mysteries by Agatha Christie, Faith Martin or Joy Ellis, then this page-turning novel will have you reading late into the night Readers are loving A Body in the Village Hall 'With a likeable protagonist in Kate, a colourful cast of supporting characters, a potential love interest and a delightful setting this was thoroughly enjoyable, fully entertaining and exactly what I was craving... I am so looking forward to more in what I hope is a new series for this author.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars 'My first Dee MacDonald, but definitely not my last Charming, well written, with excellent character and an intriguing plot, I adored my visit to this charming Cornish village What a perfect read with some tea/coffee biscuits/cookies... I look forward to more books in this series and can't recommend it enough I gobbled it up in a day and evening ' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars 'Brilliant book like Midsomer Murders... Can't wait to read the next in the series.' Netgalley Reviewer, 5 stars 'Lots of sleuthing, suspects, great characters, misdirections, red herrings, and more. LOVED it ' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars 'A very enjoyable read to lose yourself in with many threads to unravel before the murderer is revealed.' Netgalley, 5 stars 'This book was just what the doctor ordered ... it was a real treat to read this sweet, charming and cosy book... It reminded me a bit of all the Agatha Christie books I read as a kid.' Goodreads Reviewer

Practice nurse Kate Palmer is ready for some peace and quiet in her little Cornish village, but there's soon to be a murder on her doorstep...Kate's retirement in Cornwall hasn't quite gone as planned - Lavender Cottage is in need of substantial repairs and her sister Angie's fondness for gin does rather stretch the purse-strings.So when Kate is asked to do some nursing at the luxury retirement flats in Seaview Grange, she jumps at the chance. The old Victorian house has stunning views of the sea and the retirees are a peaceful bunch. That is, until Edina Martinelli, a glamorous ex-opera singer, is found poisoned in her home.Edina's death is ruled an overdose by Digoxin, the same medication she had been on for years. But Kate is sure the woman she met was not suicidal, and with the reputation of her practice on the line, she decides to do some digging. Luckily she's got the newly retired Detective Inspector Woody Forrest to help her...It's not long before Kate discovers evidence of foul play, and there's no shortage of suspects. Was it the besotted vicar? The ill-tempered stepson? Or perhaps Edina's neighbour finally had enough of her constant warbling. It seems everyone had a motive, but who amongst them had the stomach for murder? And will they kill again?If you love murder mysteries by Agatha Christie, Faith Martin or Joy Ellis, then this page-turning novel will have you reading late into the night What readers are saying about the Kate Palmer series: 'Looking for a cozy, British mystery novel? You've got to read A Body in Seaview Grange by Dee MacDonald... You'll immediately be drawn to the relatable and superb cast of close-knit seaside village characters... It's a fantastic murder mystery, a charming whodunit, really, with lots of red-herrings to keep you guessing until the last page ' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Some surprising suspects, red herrings, and some really colourful characters. Loved it ' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Thoroughly enjoyable, fully entertaining and satisfied a craving for some gentle escapism. Looking forward to more in what is a new series for this author...' NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐