Michele Gorman

Lilly Bartlett

'The perfect way to lose yourself' Debbie Johnson, bestselling author of the Comfort Food Cafe series Meet Phoebe, who's 28, and Laney, Dot and Maggie, who are 68, 78, and none of your business. Together they'll prove that age doesn't matter when it comes to friendship, belonging and an unquenchable zest for life.

The Not So Perfect Plan to Save Friendship House

A feel-good story that's as scrumptious as your favourite slice of cake! Emma's new café will be perfect, with its gorgeous strings of vintage bunting, mouth-wateringly gooey cakes, comforting pots of tea and quirky customers who think of each other as friends. It's a long road to get there, but as her business fills with freelancing hipsters, stroppy teens, new mums and old neighbourhood residents, Emma realises that they're not the only ones getting a second chance. She is too. But when someone commits bloomicide on their window boxes, their milk starts disappearing and their cake orders are mysteriously cancelled, it becomes clear that someone is determined to close them down. Will the café be their second chance after all? A deliciously laugh-out-loud story about friendship, second chances and surviving parenthood, perfect for fans of Carole Matthews, Milly Johnson and Holly Martin. Praise for Lilly Bartlett: 'Fun, flirtatious and fresh' Alex Brown, bestselling author The Secret of Orchard Cottage 'Warm, witty, and wonderful - the perfect rom com' Debbie Johnson, bestselling author of Summer at the Comfort Food Cafe 'I loved the humour, the settings, the quirkiness, and ALL the characters' Jane Linfoot, bestselling author of The Little Wedding Shop by the Sea 'Absolutely wonderful romantic comedy that is guaranteed to lift your spirits' Rachel's Random Reads010

The Second Chance Cafe in Carlton Square

"A deliciously festive novella with the perfect happy ending" Put your feet up and tuck into the mince pies, because you won't have to lift a finger to enjoy this Christmas at the Falling-Down Guesthouse! Too bad the same can't be said for single mother and extremely undomestic goddess, Lottie. When her beloved Aunt Kate ends up in hospital just before Christmas, Lottie and her seven-year-old daughter rush to rural Wales to take over her B&B. A picky hotel reviewer and his mad family are coming to stay, and without the rating only he can give them, Aunt Kate will lose her livelihood. But Lottie can barely run her own life, let alone a hotel. How will she manage to turn the falling-down guesthouse into the luxurious wonderland the reviewer expects? And could the mysterious taxi driver, Danny, who agrees to help her, turn out to be the real gift this season? As the snow sparkles on the trees and hot chocolate steams in your hand, snuggle into the delicious magic of Christmas at the Falling-Down Guesthouse. THIS IS A NOVELLA OF 100 PAGES IN PRINT, AND WAS FIRST PUBLISHED AS THE RELUCTANT ELF BY MICHELE GORMAN If you love the romance, friendship and laugh out loud situations in Debbie Macomber, Elin Hilderbrand and Susan Mallery books, then you're in for a treat with this laugh-out-loud romantic comedy by bestselling romance author Lilly Bartlett! It's packed with feel-good friendship, loads of fun and a gorgeous will they/won't they romance. What everyone's saying about Christmas at the Falling-Down Guesthouse and the author "A precious little gem - packed with laughs, emotions, up and downs and love." 5* Alba in Bookland "So engaging and witty" Sophie Kinsella "Gave me the warm and fuzzies. Definitely, one for you to put by for your Christmas reading." BrizzleLass Books "Well-written and an easy read" Daily Mail "Lottie was an absolute dream of a character." 5* Crooks on Books "Full of fun...I loved it" Cathy Bramley "Completely recommended as a feel-good read." 5* Shaz's Book Boudoir "A funny, feel-good romcom... the perfect read to curl up with" FABULOUS magazine "The storyline instantly pulls you in but the characters and the festive feel make this story a magical CHRISTMAS read that will brighten those gloomy winter days." 5* For Love of a Good Book "Fun, flirtatious and fresh" Alex Brown "From the beginning I loved the story, the setting, and the characters, who made me laugh out loud. It has a wonderful light-hearted charm." 5* Jaffa Reads Too "Fresh, funny and brilliant" Heat Magazine "What a gorgeous, sweet novella. It's put me in a lovely mood and made me feel a little festive." 5* Krafti Reader "Warm, witty, and wonderful - the perfect rom com" Debbie Johnson "This was a lovely novella, the characters are likeable, and once I started reading, I had to keep going to the end, perfect for a Sunday afternoon on the sofa." 5* author Amanda Prowse "An engaging read that makes you smile with each page turned." My Weekly "Wonderfully funny and festive, left me with a huge smile of satisfaction on my face." Jen Med's Book Reviews "A fun, sassy writer who always makes me smile." Carole Matthews "This was such a cute romantic comedy for Christmas! A quick, entertaining and heart-warming read." Chick Lit Chickadees "[An] entertaining read." S Mag, Sunday Express

Christmas at the Falling-Down Guesthouse

The Reluctant Elf

Wriggle your toes in the sand and feel the warm breeze on your face when you check into the hotel that's full of dreams... 'The happy plot is charming... very entertaining' Publisher's Weekly

The Big Dreams Beach Hotel (the Lilly Bartlett Cosy Romance Collection, Book 1)

She needs a groom. He needs a Green Card... When rising social media star, Nelly, is left in the lurch with not just a wedding but also the country's biggest magazine feature on the line, she has no choice but to substitute one groom for another. Luckily, Rafael Moreno Cortes needs a visa, so they make a deal: act the perfect couple for as long as it takes to get them both what they want. The catch? Absolutely nobody can know the truth. With the magazine following their every move, Nelly's ex re-emerges with a change of heart just as her pretend feelings for Rafael start to be anything but pretend. What could possibly go wrong?Perfect for fans of Green Card, Christina Lauren and Jasmine Guillory!"Simply perfect for a quiet evening romcom book sat on the sofa with a tub of ice cream. Nelly is hilarious!" My Yorkshire Litmosphere, Goodreads"A quick, enjoyable read with plenty of warm fuzzies!! The story is engaging right from the start, the characters are charming, the dialogue is witty, and the fun doesn't stop till the very last page." Lisa, Goodreads"Packs so much heart into just a few pages" Jenny, Goodreads"It's like a happy Hallmark movie in book form. If you need something light and funny, this is a great book to pick up!" 5* Bookishbrookeish"This was a super fun read! Just the pick to help boost my mood and make me smile." Marti, goodreads"There were times where I legit LOLed! If you're into Sophia Kinsella, this is a book for you!" Savbeebooks"This book is friggin' adorable" Chandra, goodreads"It's a quick read that left me happy! If you enjoy chick lit and romcoms like Sophie Kinsella or Jane Green then I really think you'd like this book!" Nature.books.and.coffee

The Confetti Pact

‘The perfect way to lose yourself’ Debbie Johnson, bestselling author of the Comfort Food Cafe series A gorgeous cosy read to curl up with, perfect for fans of Juliet Ashton, Jill Mansell and Debbie Johnson!

The Happy Home for Ladies (of a certain age) (The Lilly Bartlett Cosy Romance Collection, Book 2)

Nelly Roberts needs a fiancée – fast! 'Heart-stoppingly hilarious and touching in turn, Michele Gorman's trademark warmth and wit makes this one wedding you won't want to miss!' Zara Stoneley, USA Today bestseller

The Wedding Favour

Wriggle your toes in the sand and feel the warm breeze on your face when you check into the hotel that’s full of dreams... ‘The happy plot is charming... very entertaining’ Publisher's Weekly

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