Joanna Bolouri

What if the love of your life was your best friend's girlfriend, and you were the one that set them up? When 30-year-old Nick loses his prestigious job at a city law firm, he is forced to grudgingly accept work as a Santa at a local Christmas grotto. There he meets 5-year-old Alfie, and all Alfie wants for Christmas is for his mum to be happy again. She has been sad ever since his dad died three years ago. Moved by the boy's selfless wish, Nick arranges a date between Alfie's mum, Sarah, and his best friend, Matt. However, as Sarah and Alfie become an integral part of their lives, Nick soon realises that happiness for Sarah and Matt might mean heartbreak for himself. A hilarious and heartwarming Christmas romance for fans of Beth O'Leary's The Flatshare and Marian Keyes' Grown Ups.

All I Want for Christmas

Phoebe - single and fed up - creates the List: a bucket list for between the sheets, one year of pleasure with no strings attached. But things are never simple.

The List

The bestselling laugh-out-loud romantic comedy to warm your heart over the holidays! Emily has a satisfying job, great friends and, most importantly, a wonderful flat, exactly 411 miles away from the judgemental, interfering family she reluctantly sees once a year. In fact, the only minor stress in her life is her twenty-something neighbour Evan and his penchant for flirting, loud music and even louder sex . . . but he's nothing she can't handle. Emily also has a boyfriend called Robert and it's going really well. So well, in fact, that Emily is hoping to take him home to meet her family. Finally no more pitying looks from her younger, married siblings. But when the relationship suddenly falls apart, Emily is heartbroken. How on earth is she going to face her family now? Enlisting the help of party-boy Evan, Emily is determined for Robert to meet the parents no matter what, even if it isn't the real Robert . . .

A Laugh-Out-Loud Story Straight Out Of A Rom Com!

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Rule 1: Never ask him on a first date. Rule 2: Laugh admiringly at all his jokes. Rule 3: Always leave him wanting more ... wtf?! Have you heard of The Rules of Engagement? It's a book that promises to teach you to find the man of your dreams in ten easy steps. Unsurprisingly, I don't own a copy. What is it, 1892? But I'm a journalist, and I've promised to follow it to the letter and write about the results. Nevermind that my friends think I'm insane, I'm stalking men all over town and can't keep my mouth shut at the best of times. My name is Cat Buchanan. I'm thirty-six years old and live with my daughter in Glasgow. I've been single for six years, but that's about to change. After all, I'm on a deadline. I Followed the Rules and this is what happened.

I Followed the Rules

A stunning Scottish castle, a tall dark stranger, and a vow to stay single happily ever after… what could go wrong?

Nora Brown is totally happy single. The men in her life have all been selfish, cheating liars and being alone is far easier than risking a broken heart again – for her and for her daughter. She’s only going to Romance Reboot – a posh ‘singles’ bootcamp’ at a castle in the Scottish Highlands – to keep her sister quiet.

But surrounded by tumbling waterfalls and sweet birdsong, Nora can’t deny she’s starting to relax. Even better, she finds another guest with no intention of finding love. Will Thomson has dark tousled hair, a sly grin, and a shocking sense of humour. Everybody else hears their laughter and thinks they’re falling for one another, but Nora knows she’s safe – he’s just here on a research trip.

Determined to ignore the spark between them, Nora agrees to be Will’s cover, fending off other suitors with private sniggers over wine and quite convincing public displays of affection. Just when she starts to question if she might be missing something important, she starts to suspect Will might be hiding something from her.

Will is just another cheater-in-the-making like all the others, isn’t he? Nora will go home to her daughter happy and single, just like she always intended. Even if she could find out the truth about him, she isn’t interested… is she?

An absolutely hilarious, totally unputdownable romantic comedy from a bestselling author. Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Sorry Not Sorry and Marian Keyes.

Bootcamp for Broken Hearts

A hilarious and heart-racing rom com from the bestselling author of THE LIST and ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS Phoebe and Oliver had their happy ending, but now, with a five year old daughter, they are far from the blissful hedonistic lifestyle of when they first started dating. Not one for giving up, Phoebe creates a sexy wishlist: a jar where they can ask the other for anything they've ever wanted in bed - or out of it. But with distractions aplenty, will they be able to relight the fire in the bedroom? 'Gutsy and hilarious' Sun ******** Readers love RELIGHT MY FIRE 'I love Joanna Bolouri so much' ***** 'Very sexy, funny and romantic' ***** 'Laugh-out-loud hilarity' ***** 'Guaranteed to make you smile from start to finish!' *****

a hilarious rom com perfect for 2021

Relight My Fire

Three Christmases. Two broken hearts. One hell of a journey. Driving home marks the start of the holidays for Kate and Ed, who have made this journey every Christmas of their ten-year long relationship. Normally the seasonal hits blare from the car stereo, and they are guaranteed to be wearing ridiculous jumpers in anticipation, but this year a frosty silence fills the car... A massive argument leads to the immediate collapse of their relationship. But the show must go on, so they decide to brave their families together one last time. With three Christmases to celebrate, an old flame waiting under the mistletoe and a shed load of expectation around their future together, this most wonderful time of year is anything but. There will be turkey, tiffs and tantrums galore, but it's sure to be a Christmas they'll never forget. A hilarious and heartfelt seasonal romance from the author of All I Want for Christmas. Perfect for fans of Sophie Cousens and Lucy Vine.

Driving Home for Christmas

The naughtiest rom com you will read this year, from the bestselling author of ebook sensation THE LIST. 'Gutsy and hilarious' Sun ********** When Phoebe and Oliver had their happy ending, they thought the hard part was over. And now, with a five year old daughter, they are far from the blissful hedonistic lifestyle of when they first started dating. Not one for giving up, Phoebe creates a sexy wishlist: a jar where they can ask the other for anything they've ever wanted in bed - or out of it. But with distractions aplenty, will they be able to relight the fire in the bedroom? From mix tapes to 'sex jars', this is the naughtiest rom com you will ever read. From the bestselling author of The List. ******** Readers love RELIGHT MY FIRE, Joanna Bolouri's latest hilarious novel! 'I read this book in less than 24 hours... Uncontrollable laughter at a volume I just couldn't keep down' amazon reviewer 'Loved the sex jar! Real true to life. Good serious parts with a lot of laughs along the way. Highly recommended' amazon reviewer 'Snorted with laughter from the first page! Some hilarious one liners from Phoebe and Lucy. Couldn't put this down and read it in a day. Thoroughly enjoyed this book' amazon reviewer 'A brilliant, sexy and deliciously filthy but also romantic read' netgalley reviewer

The naughtiest rom-com you will read this summer!

Jag kommer hem till jul

Pauline Buscail

« La réponse de l'Écosse au Journal de Bridget Jones ». Daily Record Noël, le cauchemar de tout célibataire ! À trente-huit ans, Emily a un travail satisfaisant, des amis fabuleux, et surtout, un appart merveilleux, situé à 661 kilomètres de sa famille un peu trop intrusive. Sa seule source de stress est Evan, son jeune voisin, qui a tendance à écouter la musique à fond, et fait encore plus de bruit la nuit... Mais qu'importe ! Heureuse en couple avec Robert, Emily espère bien l'inviter chez elle pour Noël et lui présenter ses parents. Finies les questions indiscrètes ! Mais quand Robert rompt avec elle, Emily en est malade. Comment va-t-elle pouvoir affronter sa famille ? Bien déterminée à reconquérir Robert, Emily fait appel au fêtard d'à côté... « Si vous entendez glousser au bord de la piscine cet été, ce sera à cause de ce livre. » Grazia « Une approche effrontée du sexe et de la romance. » List Magazine « Très mignon et à mourir de rire ! » The Sun « Une lecture très coquine mais amusante qui va vous couper le souffle et vous faire éclater de rire l'instant d'après. » Abby Clements « Obscène et hilarant... Vous allez vous tordre de rire sur la plage ! » The Scottish Sun « Incroyablement drôle et très sexy (à en rougir !), lire ce roman fait un bien fou. » No. 1 Magazine « Une héroïne farfelue et des scènes hilarantes à chaque page... C'est sans le moindre doute le meilleur livre que j'ai lu cette année. Il me tarde de voir ce que nous réserve Joanna Bolouri ! » Novelicious « Sexy, malin et scandaleux, je le recommanderais à tous ceux qui ont le goût de l'aventure. » Victoria Fox

Comment ne pas faire pitié à Noël quand on est célibataire (Collector)

Five old friends. Two new partners. One big problem... In Erin's beachfront home in Ireland, I blink at my former best friends and laugh. Is it awkward we haven't seen each other in ten years and nobody really knows why? Yes. So I pull out the champagne with a flourish and start blasting our old playlist. It's a reunion weekend, after all... But it's not long before my determination to have fun starts to fizzle. Perhaps inviting new partners was a mistake. I'm already exhausted by Becky's new girlfriend, and Beth's husband is trying too hard with the compliments. No, I'm not trying out a "cool silver highlights" look. It's a grey hair. Still, at least the others have partners. The most exciting romantic development I can report is a quick flirt with a handsome stranger on the plane over. Even flighty, non-committal Tara is bringing someone. But if that wasn't surprising enough, I could never have anticipated Tara's 'someone' would be the man from my flight. If things weren't already awkward, they certainly are now... The weekend was meant to finally bring us all back together. But will this reunion only push us further apart? A hilarious and uplifting page-turner about the power (and pitfalls) of friendship and romance. Fans of rom-coms by Sophie Kinsella, Marian Keyes and Mhairi McFarlane will devour this laugh-out-loud tale. What readers are saying about Joanna Bolouri: 'The perfect summer read... LOL funny, packed with awkward moments, and romance for a cherry on top. Blissful.' Bobs and Books, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The quintessential summer beach read! I LOVED this book because it gave me all the things I want in a modern-day love story... Prepare to laugh out loud, and to absolutely love this fabulously fresh new read... witty, humorous and fun.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Funny, romantic and surprisingly insightful... I legit laughed out loud.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Unputdownable.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Weekend Trip: A Totally Uplifting and Heart-warming Romantic Comedy

Comment ne pas faire pitié à Noël quand on est célibataire

Another year of adventures in bed! When Phoebe and Oliver find themselves stuck in a rut after the birth of their daughter Molly, a visit to therapist Pam Potter inspires them to reconnect with each other through the creation of a second list. The aim? To relight the fire in the bedroom/whatever. From mix tapes to 'sex jars' we follow Phoebe through twelve months of mayhem, motherhood and falling in love all over again.

La lista

Et si l'amour de votre vie était la petite amie de votre meilleur ami ? Quelques jours avant les fêtes de fin d'année, Nick perd son prestigieux emploi dans un cabinet d'avocats et se voit contraint d'accepter un travail de Père Noël. Il rencontre alors Alfie, un adorable petit garçon de cinq ans, qui souhaite pour Noël que sa mère, Sarah, soit de nouveau heureuse et cesse de pleurer son mari disparu trois ans auparavant.Attendri, Nick décide d'organiser un rendez-vous entre Sarah et son meilleur ami qui est célibataire, Matt. Mais alors que Sarah et Alfie prennent une place de plus en plus importante dans la vie de Nick, celui-ci se rend vite compte que le bonheur naissant de Sarah et de Matt pourrait bien lui briser le coeur... Une comédie romantique hilarante et réconfortante pour les fans de Marian Keyes.

Christmas actually

One year. One Single Woman. Ten Very Naughty Challenges "I would give this book 6 stars if I could!" --5-Star reviewer Phoebe Henderson may be single but she sure doesn't feel fabulous. It's been a year since she found her boyfriend Alex in bed with another woman, and multiple cases of wine and extensive relationship analysis with best friend Lucy have done nothing to help. Faced with a new year but no new love, Phoebe concocts a different kind of resolution. The List: ten things she's always wanted to do in bed but has never had the chance (or the courage!) to try. A bucket list for between the sheets. One year of pleasure, no strings attached. Simple, right?Factor in meddlesome colleagues, friends with benefits, getting frisky al fresco and maybe, possibly, true love and Phoebe's got her work cut out for her.

Seit Phoebe ihren Freund mit einer anderen im Bett erwischt hat, suhlt sie sich in Selbstmitleid. Am Neujahrstag beschließt sie, ihrem Leben endlich wieder Schwung zu geben. Dabei helfen soll ihr eine Liste - mit zehn aufregenden Sex-Spielchen, die sie im neuen Jahr ausprobieren will ... Doch wie soll man diese Spiele spielen, wenn einem der Partner dafür fehlt? Am Ende bleibt Phoebe nur, Oliver zu fragen - aber ist es wirklich eine gute Idee, ausgerechnet mit dem besten Freund in die Kiste zu steigen?

Ein Jahr. Eine Frau. Zehn unanständige Vorsätze.. Roman

Die goldene Liste

En morsom og hjertevarm romantisk komedie at varme sig på i julen. 38-årige Emily har et godt job, fantastiske venner og som det vigtigste en vidunderlig lejlighed. Den er præcis 611 km væk fra hendes skøre og fordømmende familie, der blander sig i alt. Faktisk er det eneste, der kan sættes en ﬁnger på i Emilys liv, hendes nogle og 20-årige nabo Evan og hans hang til at ﬂirte, høre høj musik og dyrke endnu mere højlydt sex … men han er ikke til mere besvær, end hun kan klare. Emilys kæreste Robert går det også rigtig godt med. Faktisk så godt, at Emily håber, at han vil tage med hjem til jul for at møde familien. Endelig slipper hun for at være centrum for fem dages ydmygende og nysgerrig udspørgen fra sine forældre og to yngre (gifte) søskende. Men da det går galt med Robert ugen før jul, er Emily til rotterne. Hvordan i alverden skal hun nu klare at tage hjem til jul? Hun allierer sig med festaben Evan (i bytte får han en måneds husleje og brugsret til hendes lejede BMW), for Emily har sat sig for, at Robert skal med hjem til jul ligegyldigt hvad, også selvom han ikke er den rigtige Robert …

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