Nancy Barone

Husband Diet

When moving out isn't enough to move on... Interior designer Faith is asked for a second chance by her ex – and he wants her to renovate the Cornish beach house they used to share together. But soon he's back to his old ways and Faith's optimism is tested to its limit.

Escape to Cornwall with this absolutely heartwarming page-turner

Starting Over at the Little Cornish Beach House

Erica Cantelli feels weighed down and it has nothing to do with the extra pounds she's trying to lose. Juggling a successful career with two children and a deadweight husband, most days can feel she's biting off more than she can chew. In fact fantasising about getting rid of her increasingly disinterested husband is just about all that keeps Erica sane. That and daydreaming about the incredibly handsome new school Principal, Julian Foxham... So when her husband jokes about trading her for a size 0 model and the only man who shows her any affection is her gay best friend, Erica knows something has to change. But is counting calories really the answer? Or is getting rid of him the real path to happiness? The Husband Diet is for fans of snarky humour and women who know what it's like to feel under-appreciated. With a simple honesty that is in turns both hilarious and touching, you'll laugh and cry, sometimes both at the same time!

The Husband Diet

A cosy, Cornish second-chances romance about hope and starting over. Perfect for fans of small-town settings, healing romances and stories about female friendship

The Little Cottage by the Cornish Sea: Escape to Cornwall this summer with a brand new second-chances romance

In her huge mansion overlooking Wyllow Cove, you'd be forgiven for thinking that Natalia Amore had everything she could possibly want. But her house is empty and Nat yearns for the cosiness and bustle of seaside living. In particular, the rundown Lavender Cottage that has gone up for sale. But when her family arrives on the doorstep, all in need of her love and care, Nat's dream of a new life crumbles. Lavender Cottage will just have to wait. That is, until Irishman Connor enters Nat's life and makes her realise that it's okay to put herself first, and she's allowed to wish for more.

Dreams of a Little Cornish Cottage

This Christmas escape to Cornwall with a sweet and uplifting romance, perfect for fans of Jo Thomas, Sue Moorcroft and Holly Martin! Emmie Weaver has it all – a handsome fiancé and students who love her. So why does she feel so lost? When Emmie's estranged grandfather dies, leaving her a barge in Starry Cove, it's a welcome chance to hit pause. But as soon as she arrives in the Cornish village, it's clear this won't be the relaxing break she was expecting. Her grandmother wants nothing to do with her and Jago Moon, a handsome yet hostile town bad boy, is inexplicably determined to not let her boat touch water. Christmas is fast approaching and so is her wedding date. Can Emmie stay long enough to see snow fall over Starry Cove? And will finding out about her past help her decide her future? Readers love Snow Falls Over Starry Cove! 'Lovely, uplifting and heartwarming Christmas read... filled with lots of Christmas spirit, heart and charm.' NetGalley Reviewer, **** 'Sweet and cozy, just the way I like it. A highly recommended read if you want to experience the magic of winter and Christmas in a lovely Cornish village full of warmth and joy.' NetGalley Reviewer, **** 'Joy to read. Lovely characters. Great plot. The book was charming. Very well written.' NetGalley Reviewer, **** 'Couldn't put the book down, so much to find out, so much happening & so much you want to happen. Now, I want more.' NetGalley Reviewer, ***** 'Grabs readers from the beginning and won't let them go until they finish the last page... I loved absolutely everything! Fantastic... I was immediately swept up. Dazzling and sweeping tale of love.' NetGalley Reviewer, **** 'Fabulous festive story with a lovely heartwarming story. Really loved the setting and the characters. It's really gotten me in the festive mood!' @pinkpygmypuff_, **** 'Gave perfect winter/Christmas vibes, which is my favorite season of the year!... Super awesome... The romance was super cute.' NetGalley Reviewer, **** 'A must read for fans of Nancy Barone and for those fans of romance set in the U.K. Five amazing stars.' @cyireadbooks, ***** 'Christmassy read that makes you fall in love with Starry Cove and its residents... Starry Cove is full of secrets and mysteries... Brilliant... Amazing setting, makes me wish I lived in Starry Cove as well.' NetGalley Reviewer, ***** 'Another delightful Christmassy book by Nancy.' NetGalley Reviewer, ***** 'Beautifully woven tale that I soon found myself lost in... Twists and turns... A lovely Christmas read with some beautiful descriptions.' NetGalley Reviewer, ****

Snow Falls Over Starry Cove

Erica Cantelli feels weighed down and it has nothing to do with the extra pounds she's trying to lose. Juggling a successful career with two children and a deadweight husband, most days can feel she's biting off more than she can chew. In fact fantasising about getting rid of her increasingly disinterested husband is just about all that keeps Erica sane. That and daydreaming about the incredibly handsome new school Principal, Julian Foxham... So when her husband jokes about trading her for a size 0 model and the only man who shows her any affection is her gay best friend, Erica knows something has to change. But is counting calories really the answer? Or is getting rid of him the real path to happiness? The Husband Diet is for fans of snarky humour and women who know what it's like to feel under-appreciated. With a simple honesty that is in turns both hilarious and touching, you'll laugh and cry, sometimes both at the same time! Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Kirsten Bailey and Lindsey Kelk. Readers absolutely love The Husband Diet! 'Truly stunning read... Nancy never fails to disappoint. Heart-warming and beautifully written' NetGalley Reviewer, ????? 'Enjoyed this book from beginning to end... Gave me all the feels... Very hard to put down!' NetGalley Reviewer, ????? 'Great feel good book... Loved it, def a 5 star book' Goodreads Reviewer, ????? 'Funny, touching story... If you've ever felt like you're not quite enough and/or love a heroine that you will be rooting for from the first page until the last, this is the book for you... A fantastic read. 5 stars' NetGalley Reviewer, ????? 'Delightful read. I devoured it in 2 days!! Couldn't put it down' NetGalley Reviewer, ????? 'Hooked from the first chapter' NetGalley Reviewer, ????? 'Adored this book... A quick read that was cute, easy and funny'NetGalley Reviewer, ????? 'Completely relatable, funny, and interesting' NetGalley Reviewer, ???? 'Loved this mind-blowing, impulsive, crazy book!' NetGalley Reviewer, ????

Erica has finally found her very own Mr. Right. But now... can she keep him?After a failed marriage, Erica Cantelli has finally made it to Italy with her two children- and, amazingly- their delicious school principal Julian Foxham who chose her over all the skinny-assed moms in Chanel suits and pearls.The plan was for him to run the farm and for her to run her the country B&B, A Taste of Tuscany.Two years in, however, her business is failing miserably, while Julian's career as a novelist is soaring, as is he, jetting off with his younger- and gorgeous- publicist.Despite having set a wedding date, with every day that goes by, their personal dreams are heading in opposite directions and her sexy Italian chef Alberto offers her a shoulder to cry on. And the wine that causes her to make a huge mistake...When she discovers that someone is scheming to run her into the ground, Erica, a former hotel manager and butt-kicker extraordinaire who has been a 'dormant' housewife until now, finally unleashes all her cut-throat instincts to fight back and protect her family's livelihood.Yes, The Amazing Erica is back, but will her wedding cake hold together, or are she and Julian skating on thin icing?

Erica Cantelli Has Finally Made It To Her New Life In Tuscany With Her Kids- and A Brand New Man... But Is It Really The Good Life After All?

My Big Fat Italian Break-up

Besides killing her, what do you do when your husband's old flame returns from the past, offering to give him what you can't? Eight idyllic years (well, sort of) into their new life in Italy, plump and plain Erica Cantelli is now dealing with a middle-aged body while Julian appears to be as young as ever. As a matter of fact, her celebrity husband, bored with the Tuscan countryside and their tranquil life, now wants a new project- a baby. But at her age, and weighing what she weighs, can she pull it off? Does she even want to? Her body just won't work with her. It's not going to happen, period, if you'll pardon the pun. Never mind that Julian's become an international sex symbol on the force of his new career while she's already plucking her gray hairs and packing it on. Never mind that her rival Genie Stacie is always hanging around him and that she wants him back with a vengeance. To make things worse, her two teenagers are smitten with the peroxide flake, wreaking havoc in all of their lives. With her simple, bucolic Italian life, flip-flops, sundresses and ravioli dishes, how can Erica compete with the gorgeous Hollywood diva who's half her age and a third her dress size? And when Genie Stacie shows up on their doorstep with the biggest temptation of all, will it be too much for Julian to resist? Find out in "Romance, Rivals and Ravioli," Book 3 of the best-selling The Husband Diet series following The Husband Diet and My Big Fat Italian Break-up. For fans of Jennifer Weiner, Jen Lancaster and Sue Watson.

Romance, Rivals & Ravioli

Erica Cantelli feels weighed down and it has nothing to do with the extra pounds she's trying to lose.

Juggling a successful career with two children and a deadweight husband, most days can feel she's biting off more than she can chew.

In fact fantasising about getting rid of her increasingly disinterested husband is just about all that keeps Erica sane. That and daydreaming about the incredibly handsome new school Principal, Julian Foxham...

So when her husband jokes about trading her for a size 0 model and the only man who shows her any affection is her gay best friend, Erica knows something has to change. But is counting calories really the answer? Or is getting rid of him the real path to happiness?

The Husband Diet is for fans of snarky humour and women who know what it's like to feel under-appreciated. With a simple honesty that is in turns both hilarious and touching, you'll laugh and cry, sometimes both at the same time!

Will Natalia Amore get the new start she truly desires? Or will fate step in the way? The third cosy romance from Nancy Barone.

An uplifting Cornish romance novel from bestselling author Nancy Barone

Rosie Anderson was hoping to whisk her young son Danny away for a lovely Christmas with family, far from the hustle and bustle of her life in London. But then her boss at the head office – aka Susan the Sacker – suddenly assigns her to go in incognito and save a tiny inn in Cornwall from being closed permanently. Rosie doesn't know why The Old Bell Inn is performing so badly but it's on her to sort it out! Hours in the car later, Rosie arrives at the inn to find she's been double booked – there are no rooms left. And she isn't there for more than a minute before she's butting heads with the manager, Irishman Mitchell Fitzpatrick. He seems to dislike her on sight, so it's confusing that he seems to get on so well with Danny... But if he's as terrible as his reputation, Rosie will have to be the one to fire him. This really isn't the Christmas Rosie was dreaming of. But maybe, just maybe, it could be a whole lot more... A sweet and uplifting Christmas romance, No Room at the Little Cornish Inn is perfect for fans of Philippa Ashley, Holly Martin and Jenny Hale.

a sweet and uplifting Christmas romance

No Room at the Little Cornish Inn

Nina Conte has written three novels and lives in a rambling farmhouse on the outskirts of a beautiful Cornish seaside village with her family and German Shepherd Minnie. Nina's life sounds great on paper. Or, more precisely, in her author bio. But, in reality, the farmhouse is crumbling, her gambling ex-husband has run away with all their money, and Nina is just about keeping their (leaking) roof over her children's heads. The only people she has to count on are her friends, Jack and Emma, the neighbours who live in the houses on either side. But then her agent and best friend Alice gives her some life-changing news: her very first novel, Written in the Stars, has been picked up by a film producer in Hollywood. And before she knows it, she's flying her out to LA – kids in tow – to meet the producers. To Nina's surprise, Luke O'Hara, Hollywood heartthrob and dashing single dad, is head of the project and he insists on having it his way, or the entire deal goes up in smoke. He wants her to co-write the screenplay with him – and he'll move to Cornwall with his daughter to do it. All of Nina's wildest dreams have come true. But is this new life what she really wants? An utterly relatable and charming new romance perfect for fans of Lindsey Kelk and Paige Toon.

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