Gemma Townley

Daydreaming about her flirtatious ex-boyfriend, Mike, in spite of her affection for her current, more dependable boyfriend, David, Georgie impulsively goes on a weekend holiday in Rome with Mike and finds her romantic ideals turned upside-down when David unexpectedly shows up. A first novel. Reprint.

When in Rome...: A Novel of Piazzas and Passion

Opening a letter intended for her glamorous former roommate, Cressida, Natalie, a young woman who has always dreamed of attending the best parties and enjoying the company of celebrities and high-society friends, accepts an invitation to a party and finds herself falling for a handsome man who assumes that she is Cressida. Original. 55,000 first printing.

A Novel

Little White Lies

In order to claim a large inheritance, Jessica Wild needs to get her boss to not only notice her existence, but also fall in love with her and marry her within 50 days.

The Importance of Being Married

A hopeless romantic, Kate, an interior designer on a TV makeover show, is delighted to find a copy of The Hopeless Romantic's Handbook for sale on eBay, certain that the book can help her solve all of her romantic dilemmas, but when she follows its advice, she soon discovers that things are not quite as they seem. Original. 75,000 first printing.

The Hopeless Romantic's Handbook

A hilarious story of secrets, betrayals, love, and wedding planning—from the author of The Importance of Being Married Jessica and Max are finally going to tie the knot, and Jessica is determined to have the biggest, best wedding ever. The only problem is, recently Max has been evasive—and when Jessica follows him and sees him in an apparent tryst with an attractive woman, it’s the last straw. The next thing she knows, she’s drunk at a bar, cozying up to the top rival of Max’s firm, and letting some top-secret work details slip . . . details that could cost Max everything. The next morning Jessica is deeply ashamed of her actions, and when a series of events leads her to discover an important truth about her past, she realizes she shouldn’t have doubted the only man she’s ever loved. But as evidence of her own indiscretion surfaces, she knows that the same can’t be said about her. Is her Big Day, as well as her job and reputation in jeopardy?

A Wild Affair

Caught in the middle of the bitter feud between her divorced parents, who run rival management consultant fitms, Jennifer Bell agrees to go undercover to investigate corruption rumors by joining the Bell Consulting MBA program, only to find herself dealing with realities of the corporate world and falling for guest lecturer Daniel Peterson. Original. 60,000 first printing.

A Novel of Sex, Suits, and Business Affairs

Learning Curves

Érase una vez en Roma

Saat di Roma

Cura miracolosa per un'inguaribile romantica

In a reimagining of Oscar Wild's play An Ideal Husband, Jessica Wild aims to be the perfect wife for her husband, until a former rival shows up and threatens to ruin all of Jessica's hard work. By the author of A Wild Affair. Original.

An Ideal Wife

WHAT’S ONE LITTLE WHITE LIE? Okay, so it isn’t that little. It’s kind of a whopper. It’s just that when Natalie Raglan ups and quits her job at a Bath advertising firm, breaks up with her loser-ish boyfriend, and moves–to London! Things don’t quite turn out the way she planned. Having made the brave move to the Big City, the lifelong country mouse finds that living chic is still a long way off. Even Cressida, the girl who used to rent her tiny flat, still gets more phone calls and mail there than Nat does. Come to think of it, Cressida Langdon’s life looks pretty appealing–especially when an invitation to the posh, exclusive Soho House club arrives, addressed to Cressida. Before she really knows what she’s done, Nat has opened Cressida’s mail . . . and taken up her life. Soon Nat’s dating a gorgeous investment banker named Simon, giving “reiki healing sessions,” wearing wonderful clothes, and partying with the A-list at Soho House. But the best part really is Simon. He’s everything Nat has ever wanted. The problem is he thinks she’s someone else. And as her life and her lies begin to spiral out of control, Nat can’t help but wonder: Will she be exposed as a liar and a fake–or be saved from ruin by simply claiming good intentions. . . .

A Novel of Love and Good Intentions

Manchmal beginnt der Rest deines Lebens mit einer Lüge ... Ein humorvoller London-Chick-Lit-Roman für Fans von Lauren Landish Jennifer Bell ist nach einer Reise um die halbe Welt zurück in London. Nach dem Ende ihrer privaten und beruflichen Beziehung zum egoistischen Umweltaktivisten Gavin braucht sie dringend Ablenkung. Aber so wie ihre Mutter Harriet hat sie sich die nicht vorgestellt. Jen soll undercover in den Geschäften ihres Vater herumschnüffeln, den sie schon fünfzehn Jahre nicht mehr gesehen hat. Harriet ist der festen Überzeugung, dass ihr Exmann, der ein konkurrierendes Unternehmen leitet, in illegale Machenschaften verwickelt ist. Widerwillig lässt Jen sich auf die Sache ein und muss feststellen, dass sie sich in dieser neuen Welt des Großkapitals, der Designeranzüge und Business-Lunches gar nicht so unwohl fühlt. Ein Umstand, der nicht zuletzt dem attraktiven BWL-Dozenten Daniel Peterson zu verdanken ist ... Dies ist eine Neuauflage des Romans Love in teh City. Erste Leserstimmen „Locker-leichte Romantic Comedy aus England, genau mein Geschmack!“ „Fans von Sophie Kinsella werden hier voll auf ihre Kosten kommen“ „Macht euch auf turbulente und unterhaltsame Lesestunden gefasst!“ „Der Liebesroman hat mich vor allem durch seinen flüssigen und stets witzigen Schreibstil überzeugt.“ „romantische Komödie zum Lachen, Mitfühlen und Abschalten“

Lügen haben schlanke Beine

Undercover Küsse

Jessica Wild isn’t big on commitment. But after inheriting millions from Grace, a sweet old lady she met in her grandmother’s nursing home, the situation seems to have changed. To put an end to the many questions about her nonexistent love life, Jess had led Grace to believe she had a boyfriend-turned-fiancé-turned-husband: her glamorous boss, Anthony Milton. But Jess’s fantasy to keep Grace happy has backfired–Grace has passed away and left her fortune not to Jessica Wild but to Mrs. Jessica Milton. Having weighed all legal options, Jess comes to the realization that there’s only one thing she can do: get Anthony to fall in love with her and pop the question for real. With help from her feisty best friend, Helen, Jess reluctantly learns the art of flirting, seduction, and playing hard to get. But just when it appears that Anthony is about to ask the (literal) million-dollar question, Jess finds herself wondering if it’s right to say “I do” for all the wrong reasons. The first novel in Gemma Townley’s exciting new Wild trilogy, The Importance of Being Married introduces an irresistible heroine caught up in a scheme that could change her life forever. “Gemma Townley writes with such charm and humor that it’s impossible not to get swept up in The Importance of Being Married. This sweet, funny novel takes on love and marriage from a whole new angle.” –Holly Peterson, author of The Manny “Is it really ‘Just as easy to marry for money’? Gemma Townley provides a how-to–as well as a hilarious and heartfelt answer. A fast-paced, fun read.” –Lynn Schnurnberger, co-author of The Men I Didn’t Marry “Warm, witty, and always entertaining, Gemma Townley leads us on a fun romp that pays homage to Mr. Wilde himself.” –Alexandra Potter, author of Me and Mr. Darcy

Eine Lüge mit ungeahnten Folgen – vom Mauerblümchen zur Heiratsschwindlerin Eine romantisch-turbulente Komödie für Fans von Sophie Kinsella Seit Jahren ist die schüchterne Jessica in ihren Chef Anthony Milton verliebt. Doch als Mauerblümchen traut sie sich nicht, ihm ihre Gefühle zu gestehen. Vor ihrer ältesten Freundin Grace will sie das aber auf gar keinen Fall zugeben. Deswegen erfindet sie kurzerhand ein romantisches Date mit Anthony, den ersten Kuss und ihre Verlobung gleich dazu. Schnell entspinnt sich ein Geflecht aus Lügen, aus dem Jess nicht mehr rauskommt – mit der Folge, dass sie sich schließlich sogar selbst einen Ehering kaufen muss. Als Grace überraschend verstirbt und „Mrs. Jessica Milton“ in ihrem Testament als Erbin erwähnt, steht Jess vor einem schier unlösbaren Problem: Wie kriegt sie nun ihren Chef vor den Altar, um das Geld zu erben? Dies ist die Neuauflage des Romans Wie angle ich mir meinen Chef?. Erste Leserstimmen „Die Geschichte ist komisch, spannend und romantisch zugleich.“ „Das Buch hat mir super gefallen. Man merkt, dass die Autorin die Schwester von Sophie Kinsella ist.“ „Locker-leichter Schreibstil trifft auf sympathische Protagonistin und jede Menge Wortwitz.“ „Ein Roman, der dem Leser ein Lächeln ins Gesicht zaubern wird!“ „Witzig, turbulent, aber auch mit tiefgründigen Anteilen.“

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