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*Shortlisted for the Katie Fforde Debut Romantic Novel Award 2019!* 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? 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 writes with such warmth and humour and I could feel every word’ ***** ‘Loved it!’ ***** ‘A fantastic chick-lit page turner’ ***** ‘Sweet, heart-warming, and very enjoyable. This book is like a warm chocolate chip cookie, you feel better for eating it, get a bite of exciting chocolate now and again all while just enjoying the experience. Love the book!’ ***** ‘The perfect book to enjoy in a few days of quiet downtime’ ***** ‘Absolutely loved this book. Couldn’t put it down. Wonderful uplifting storyline. Can’t wait to see what’s next from this author!’ ***** ‘The Little Theatre On The Seafront has to be one of my top ten books of 2018. I loved everything about the book … I can’t wait to see what Katie Ginger comes up with next and I know that it will be another cracking read…a very well deserved 5* out of 5*’ ***** ‘Faultlessly enjoyable’ ***** ‘One of my favourite series out there…Love, laughter and nerves a plenty were bursting off the pages’ ***** ‘A perfect summer read’ *****

Curl up with THE heartwarming tale for Christmas… ‘A perfect festive read' Mandy Baggott ‘A scrumptious and heartwarming festive read’ Sandy Barker ‘Christmas plus comfort food! Katie has the perfect recipe for a fabulous festive feast.’ Heidi Swain ‘Could possibly be the best feel good book of the season. ’ Netgalley reviewer ?????????? ‘Make sure you’ve got plenty of time as you won’t want to put it down’ Netgalley reviewer, ?????????? ’Loved it’ Netgalley reviewer, ?????????? 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 home town 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 hare-brained, 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: will she find someone to kiss under the mistletoe this Christmas? Perfect for fans of Lucy Coleman, Karen Swan and Jo Thomas

‘Much more than a romance… I absolutely adored this story’ Reader review ????? 'This book isn’t just a summer read – it’s almost like a summer vacation. Highly recommended' Reader review ????? 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 their pasts and find love again? From the RNA Award-shortlisted author of The Little Theatre on the Seafront comes a gorgeous, feel-good summer romance. Prepare to laugh, cry and fall totally in love with Greenley-on-Sea and its wonderful cast of characters. Readers LOVE Summer Season on the Seafront! ‘Fantastic… I was quickly drawn into this book and was hooked from the first page to the last… A perfect summer read.’ ????? ‘Five stars from me… Very highly recommended!!’ ????? ‘A wonderful story… Had me smirking, laughing, and also wiping the odd stray tear… Highly recommended.’ ????? ‘Much more than a romance… I absolutely adored this story.’ ????? ‘Fun, funny, intelligent, heartwarming and heartfelt… Absolutely five stars from me.’ Belinda Missen ?????

‘OMG Katie Ginger has done it again!’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars 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 Spring Tides at Swallowtail Bay! ‘I LOVED this book so much and am gutted to reach the end!!‘ 5 stars ‘My favourite book of Katie's so far!… I would highly recommend this cute, cosy, light-hearted read and all of Katie's previous books, as she is an author you aren't going to want to miss out on!’ 5 stars ‘Wow! What can I say! This book is amazing!’ ‘What a lovely read this was! … I devoured this book in just a couple of days and felt like I was getting a warm hug each time I began reading it again.’ ‘I would love to go to Swallowtail Bay, it sounds like the picture-perfect escape.’ ‘Cute, cosy, and adorable.’ 5 stars ‘I read this in a day, couldn't put it down.’ 5 stars ‘Amazing characters that you fall in love with.’ 5 stars

'Seaside, strawberries and a sexy hero – what's not to love?' Mandy Baggot, author of My Greek Island Summer Hetty Colman loves her life in the cosy seaside town of Swallowtail Bay, organising children’s birthdays, anniversaries and retirement parties. But after her recent break up from long-term boyfriend Ben, she’s been searching for something new. So, when Hetty overhears locals wondering how to return the old strawberry festival to its former glory, she jumps at the chance to relaunch it. There are just two problems – she only has four weeks to organise it and absolutely nowhere to host it! When Hetty manages to convince the aloof, yet extremely handsome, John Thornhill to use the grounds of his rundown manor, things start to look up. But as Hetty and John grow closer and Ben tries to win back her affections, can Hetty make the festival and her love life run smoothly at the same time? Fans of Rachael Lucas, Cathy Bramley and Jenny Colgan will fall in love with this hilarious summer read from Katie Ginger! ‘Perfect escapism!’ Cressida McLaughlin, author of The Cornish Cream Tea Summer ‘Simply delicious – summer escapes don't come any more tasty!’ Jane Linfoot, author of The Little Cornish Kitchen ‘A hilarious romantic comedy that left me with a big smile on my face’ Holly Martin, author of Sunrise over Sapphire Bay ‘So beautifully written. It made me want to move house right now and set up by the sea!’ Tilly Tennant, author of The Waffle House on the Pier ‘A delightful and delicious read for hopeful romantics everywhere’ Sandy Barker, author of One Summer in Santorini Readers LOVE Summer Strawberries at Swallowtail Bay! ‘I wish I could give this book more than five stars, this is definitely my favourite of Katie's books to date.’ ***** ‘Hetty is a dynamo! I enjoyed having a heroine who knew her goals, set them, and goes after them.’ ***** ‘An absolute pleasure to read, I loved delving into these pages and was smiling as I reached the end.’ *****

‘A perfect Christmas package filled with friends, fun and festive sparkle! It wrapped me up and warmed my heart’ Jane Linfoot, author of Love at the Little Wedding Shop by the Sea 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 LOVES Winter Wishes at Swallowtail Bay ‘A perfect Christmas package filled with friends, fun and festive sparkle! It wrapped me up and warmed my heart’ Jane Linfoot ‘Katie Ginger at her best!’ Sandy Barker ‘I was GLUED to this book’ Lucy Mitchell, book blogger ‘Absolutely gorgeous… has given me all the feels’ NetGalley reviewer ***** ‘An absolute festive treat… a 5 star heartwarming story oozing with Christmas and romance’ NetGalley reviewer ***** ‘I devoured every page’ NetGalley reviewer ***** ‘This book was full of warmth and charm. I could almost feel the warmth from the log fires and smell the Christmas spices’ NetGalley reviewer ***** And everyone LOVES Katie Ginger too! 'Seaside, strawberries and a sexy hero – what's not to love?' Mandy Baggot ‘Perfect escapism!’ Cressida McLaughlin ‘A hilarious romantic comedy that left me with a big smile on my face’ Holly Martin ‘So beautifully written. It made me want to move house right now and set up by the sea!’ Tilly Tennant

‘A gorgeous, romantic book, that will whisk you away to sunnier happier times… pop a smile on your face as you sink into a lovely romance’ NetGalley reviewer Amelia loves her life in Paris. But with the surprise inheritance of her childhood home, she has no choice but to return to the small village of Meadowbank to restore her great-aunt’s old farmhouse. However returning to Meadowbank means she has to confront her past, including old flame Adam – the one person she regrets leaving behind. When Amelia discovers a locket hidden in the farmhouse, containing the picture of a mysterious World War Two soldier, she starts to uncover the secrets of her great-aunt’s past. With Adam on hand to help restore the farmhouse, she’s shocked by his generosity after so many years apart. As her feelings for her first love reignite, Amelia is suddenly confused as to where she truly belongs. Can Amelia finally find where her heart truly calls home? Escape to the countryside with a heart-warming new novel from the author of Snowflakes at Mistletoe Cottage. Fans of Rachael Lucas and Cathy Bramley will fall in love with Katie Ginger! Everyone LOVES The Secrets of Meadow Farmhouse ‘So warm hearted and beautifully written with such a perfect ending. A really heart-warming summer read.’ Phillipa Ashley ‘A perfect escape into the country… Beautiful, warm and a smile didn’t leave my lips… Would definitely recommend’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars ‘A story of secrets, forgiveness, community and love, it had me gripped from the beginning’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars ‘A really lovely book to lose yourself in, perfect for a winter's evening or a beach read… Loved it!!’ Julie Houston ’A warm, uplifting story of discovering where you truly belong…’ Jessica Redland ‘A perfect country escape… and an ending that made my heart sing – this one is extra special’ Jane Linfoot

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 he possibly be falling for her too? And will Elsie be able to save the library that means so much to her? Readers LOVE The Little Library on Cherry Lane! ‘One of the loveliest books I’ve read for ages!… Talk about unputdownable! Every time I put it down, I wanted to pick it back up again and read just a little bit more!’ Jaimie Admans, author of The Post Box at the North Pole ‘A delight from start to finish… Wraps you in the cosy arms of a community full of friendship.’ Sarah Bennett, author of the Mermaids Point series ‘Absolutely loved this book!… I read it in a day, I couldn’t put it down!’ NetGalley Reviewer, ????? ‘I spent a glorious afternoon devouring this… I just know everyone will love a trip to Meadowbank.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ????? ‘Exactly the book I needed to read.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ????? ‘An absolutely gorgeous read. Pour a cuppa, open the biscuits, curl up in your favourite armchair and enjoy!’ NetGalley Reviewer, ????? ‘A delightful, sweet tale of village life, personalities and a slow burning romance… A lovely read.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ?????