Laura Starkey

'An absolutely gorgeous story - I now have a massive book hangover. I loved it' Jules Wake, author of The Spark 'I mean it when I say: Laura Starkey has written the most perfect romcom. The Spare Room was not a happily ever after, it was a happily all the way through. I loved it' Suzy Krause, author of Sorry I Missed You Two unexpected flatmates. One shared space. Will they cross the line into love? Rosie had the perfect evening lined up: she'd come home early, slip into a sexy dress and surprise her boyfriend with date night. What she was not expecting was to find his bags packed and herself unceremoniously dumped. But she can't even think about her heartbreak when she faces the more pressing matter of making rent this month. And in desperate times, she agrees to let out her spare room to her elusive upstairs neighbour. Aled needs somewhere to stay while his place is being renovated, and she gets to keep her home. It's a win-win situation... At least in theory. For Rosie has sworn off men indefinitely, and never saw herself living with one so soon after her breakup. But being in Aled's company day in, day out has this annoying habit of playing havoc with her heart... On paper they're just flatmates, but could there be room for more between them? The ultimate forced proximity, slow-burn romcom to get your hands on, for fans of Beth O'Leary, Portia MacIntosh and Mhairi McFarlane. Readers are loving The Spare Room: 'If this book isn't on your MUST READ WHEN IT COMES OUT then it needs to be. Like, right now... Seriously, you won't be disappointed. It gave me all the feels.' 5 stars 'I LOVED THIS BOOK! I struggled to put it down. Absolutely addictive and just an enjoyable read. Loved the characters and everything about it' 5 stars

the absolute must-have forced proximity, friends to lovers romantic comedy to read this year!

The Spare Room

RACHEL THOUGHT THIS WAS HER YEAR. LIFE HAD OTHER PLANS... 'A sparkling debut' - Zoë Folbigg, bestselling author of The Note 'Hilarious and heartwarming' - Matt Dunn, bestselling author of Home When Rachel does her resolutions she's sure it's going to be a good year. Time to get a promotion, improve her love life, save money, and remember potatoes don't count towards your 5-a-day... By February things are not going to plan. Her career is in chaos, as the handsome new guy at work turns out to be Jack Harper - the man who broke her heart at university. Meanwhile her ex won't leave her alone, and her best friend has big news that will change everything. As life starts to fall apart around her, will Rachel be able to move on from the past and make some very different resolutions? Maybe then she'll see what's right in front of her. Don't miss this hilarious debut for fans of Beth O'Leary and Mhairi McFarlane. What Readers are saying about Rachel Ryan's Resolutions: 'Funny, sweet and heartwarming. It was the perfect romcom' - Mrsandmother 'This has been my favourite romantic comedy of the year!' - Karla_Bookishlife 'A breath of fresh air in the rom-com genre' - Nic_TheBookworm 'I absolutely loved this novel. Rachel Ryan was a fun, fiery protagonist and her cast of friends were multi-faceted and well-developed' - AfterEliza

Rachel Ryan's Resolutions: A heartwarming, laugh out loud romantic comedy for 2021

'Clever, romantic, and pure rom-com joy. Love Off Script is a delightful story of unexpected love, behind-the-scenes chaos, and finding your own happy ending. Laura Starkey's witty writing and charming characters make this impossible to put down. I loved the Hollywood setting, the sparkling chemistry, and the feel-good energy. Perfect for fans of romantic comedies with heart' Reader Review, 5* Tropes: Rivals-to-lovers Grumpy x Sunshine He falls first Workplace romance Forced proximity A hint of spice All's fair in love and screenplays... She's just a script consultant, standing in front of a director, asking him to step back and let her do her job... Jess should have known better than to fall for the English department's silver fox. Now she's left picking up the pieces after catching him cheating with a student and stealing the credit for her research paper. Desperate for a fresh start, she accepts a job as a script consultant on a new TV adaptation of the Regency novel, Anne of Arden - no one knows Georgiana Scott's work better than she does. Swapping the world of academia for the glamour of TV is supposed to be her big comeback. But standing in her way is Nathan Lambert, a famous director on a mission to sabotage his unfaithful ex-wife's latest work project. As the two knock heads over every detail of the script, sparks fly, tempers flare, and their unexpected chemistry is anything but scripted. In a world where the lines between reality and fiction blur, can Jess and Nathan rewrite their own happy ending? ___ Discover for yourself why readers are OBSESSED with Love Off Script! 'A delightful, heartwarming rom-com that perfectly blends humor, romance, and just the right amount of drama . . . If you love a feel-good romance with strong character development and a satisfying happily-ever-after, Love Off Script is a must-read!' Reader Review, 5 stars 'Absolutely looooved this!!! I couldn't put it down until like 3am. Obsessed!' Reader Review, 5 stars 'Laugh-out-loud funny and so much heart' Reader Review, 5 stars 'My favourite Laura Starkey book so far . . . had me hooked from the first chapter' Reader Review, 5 stars 'It completely captured my heart . . . I would re-read immediately!' Reader Review, 5 stars 'I read it in a day because I just kept wanting to find out what had happened next! Jess was a FABULOUS character . . . a super read!' Reader Review, 5 stars 'I felt like I was behind the scenes of a Bridgerton-esque filming . . . Absolutely loved it!' Reader Review, 5 stars

The perfect cozy enemies to lovers romance from the bestselling author of THE SPARE ROOM

Love Off Script

She's just a script consultant, standing in front of a director, asking him to step back and let her do her job. Jess should have known better than to fall for the English department's silver fox. Now she's left picking up the pieces after catching him cheating with a student and stealing the credit for her research paper. Desperate for a fresh start, she accepts a job as a script consultant on a new TV adaptation of the Regency novel, Anne of Arden no one knows Georgiana Scott's work better than she does. Swapping the world of academia for the glamour of TV is supposed to be her big comeback. But standing in her way is Nathan Lambert, a famous director on a mission to sabotage his unfaithful ex-wife's latest work project. As the two knock heads over every detail of the script, sparks fly, tempers flare, and their unexpected chemistry is anything but scripted. In a world where the lines between reality and fiction blur, can Jess and Nathan rewrite their own happy ending?

Love Off Script: The Brand New Must-Read Enemies to Lovers, Workplace Romantic Comedy for Summer 2025 by the Bestselling Author of the Spare Room!

'I absolutely loved this book. It hooked me and kept me turning the pages until I was done' Reader review, 5* ASSUMPTION 1: Every woman dreams of an epically grand, romantic proposal. Amy Perry doesn't believe in fairy-tale romances. Smart, savvy and a little bit cynical, she's much happier keeping things casual. She thought her good-looking, wealthy boyfriend felt the same way. But here she is, 1,000 feet up in the air, watching him get down on one knee... ASSUMPTION 2: Sexy lords only exist in Bridgerton. As if things couldn't get worse, after a messy break-up Amy is forced to relocate to her hometown to take up a new job opportunity - and runs into the last person she ever wanted to see again. Sam Ainsworth. Son of the local lord. The bane of her existence. Her first love. ASSUMPTION 3: Always trust your head, not your heart. Everything Amy believed about Sam turned out to be right when he broke her heart all those years ago. She's not looking to revisit the past. But everywhere she turns, Sam's there - with his irresistible molten brown eyes, wry smile and easy charm. Soon, Amy finds herself wondering: what if, after all this time, she's been wrong all along...? A simmering, small town enemies-to-lovers romance with big feels and lots of laughs from the bestselling author of Rachel Ryan's Resolutions. Perfect for fans of Beth O'Leary, Sophie Ranald and Portia MacIntosh. Readers are falling head over heels for Amy Perry's Assumptions: 'An entertaining, endearing book that will leave you wishing for a weekend in Rowton and a real-life RomFest' Reader review, 5* 'Full of sparkly banter and sexual tension' Reader review, 5* 'Excellent... Wow it was absolutely brilliant' Reader review, 5*

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