Nina Kaye

'A fun cocktail of love, life and laughs' Mandy Baggot, bestselling author of 'One Christmas Star' and 'One Last Greek Summer' When life gives you lemons... add a splash of gin! A deliciously feel-good romantic comedy for fans of Sophie Ranald When Liv's high-flying career goes off the rails, she finds herself working at a glitzy new gin bar to pay the bills. She's never let romance distract her, but with one very hot colleague, a mysterious online follower who might just be her soulmate, and a lot of cocktails, her dating life is about to be shaken up... But is Liv looking for a sparkling flirtation, or something a little stronger? Sometimes you have to face up to your past, seize your future, and mix your own recipe for happy ever after... *** Readers and reviewers have fallen in love with The Gin Lovers Guide to Dating: 'A refreshing, heartfelt romcom that will leave you guessing to the end' Sandy Barker, author of One Summer in Santorini 'The perfect blend of warmth, intrigue and spirit' Annie Robertson, author of My Mamma Mia Summer 'Funny, fresh and unexpectedly poignant, with a cast of characters you'd love to meet over a cocktail, Nina Kaye's sparkling debut marks her out as one to watch' Chrissie Manby, author of Three Days in Florence 'All the ingredients of a modern romcom that kept me guessing right up until the end' Helen Rolfe, author of The Little Cafe at the End of the Pier 'An entertaining look at life with engaging characters and a dash of intrigue - definitely one to move to the top of your reading pile!' Bella Osborne, author of A Walk in Wildflower Park 'What a fantastic debut - well-drawn characters, full of pace and a heroine to champion!' Christie Barlow, author of Love Heart Lane So many cocktails that had me licking my lips and reaching for the cocktail shaker... a really entertaining read' Kim the Bookworm 'a great escapist romance' 'Be warned - YOU WILL WANT COCKTAILS WHEN READING THIS BOOK!' 'Very well written and insightful.' 'This book made me laugh out loud at many occasions and I throughly enjoyed reading it.' 'an awesomely cute and comical book' 'a great laugh out loud book'

The most sparkling and laugh-out-loud romcom of 2020

The Gin Lover's Guide to Dating

Life is better lived in the moment Meet Alex. She has a wonderful fiancé, a job she thrives in, and a best friend she’s known since childhood. Life’s not perfect, but it’s pretty fantastic. Until a shock diagnosis suddenly throws everything off course. But Alex has never been one to back down from a fight. Now single and unemployed, she packs up and moves from her Glasgow hometown to vibrant Birmingham for a fresh start. In a new job, in a new city, she’s learning all over again what’s important in life. Friendship, fun and even romance lie just around the corner – but can Alex get out of her own way and learn to just take a moment, and live? A stunning, uplifting romance for fans of Mhairi McFarlane and Jo Watson. Praise for Take A Moment ‘Honest, hopeful and beautifully written. A must read.’ Sandy Barker, author of One Summer in Santorini ‘Having loved Nina Kaye’s Gin Lover’s Guide, I’ve been itching to get my hands on Take A Moment. Kaye’s humorous yet heartfelt writing is the perfect tonic for tough times.’ Chrissie Manby, author of Three Days in Florence 'Take A Moment is a really thought-provoking and inspirational book. An uplifting, warm-hearted, wonderful read with really relatable characters, that I thoroughly enjoyed.' Kim Nash, author of Escape to Giddywell Grange 'This is so much more than a delightful romcom. Packed with music, fun, 'chance' meetings, liveliness, positive female characters... Rich, lively, heart-warming.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review 'Funny, charming, honest and the characters were fabulous. A beautiful read, love your work Nina.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review 'Being brave when your whole world tumbles around you is one of the most courageous things and I admired Alex’s strength. This book covered some very deep and hard subjects but it was so well handled. I really enjoyed this book.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review

The most heartwarming romance you'll read this year

Take A Moment

Dumped by Instagram post. Not a whiff of a social life. Can it get any worse? After a string of failed relationships - romantic and platonic - Lea’s had enough of watching life happen without her. When she bumps into Shep, a comedian at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in need of accommodation, it feels like destiny. And voilá – Lea now has a lodger and some company. The two get on like a flat on fire, and Lea can’t resist falling for outgoing Shep. But she knows it’s a mistake that will cost her heart – he’s just another guy passing through, after all. And with Shep’s stand up routine edging him closer to his big break, there’s no way he’ll stick around. Love is no laughing matter as the Fringe draws to a close. Can Lea find the confidence to step up and confess her feelings to Shep? Will he want to stay? A feel-good, heartwarming romance for anyone desperate to break out of their shell and find their true self. Perfect for fans of Beth O’Leary, Laura Jane Williams and Miranda Dickinson.

The most uplifting romance you'll read this year

Stand Up Guy

One Night in Edinburgh

Take a Moment

Is fur-ever on the cards for these enemies-at-first-sight? Jess is smashing her Edinburgh events management job right now. Her boss is talking about a promotion, her clients love her and other companies want her. But all of that comes to an abrupt halt when her brother has a sudden stroke. Jess doesn’t think twice about stepping in as his carer, but her boss is not so understanding. Demoted to managing low-end events, Jess is less than thrilled to be assigned to a small animal park in need of raising funds. She’s even less happy when she clashes with arrogant head keeper, Nick. He's frustrated with her squeamishness; she thinks he’s a lech. Nick wants a baggage-free life; Jess has so much drama going on, even the Kardashians can’t keep up. But maybe saving the animals of East Lothian Wildlife Park will help these op-paw-sites find some common ground… A stunning romance, filled with humour and heart, perfect for fans of Mhairi McFarlane, Miranda Dickinson and Laura Jane Williams. Praise for Just Like That ‘Left me with all the feels. Beautifully flawed characters and a heartfelt story at its core, this is a book to love!’ USA Today bestseller Andie Newton ‘The perfect, warmest hug of a read’ Mandy Baggot ‘A page-turny romance with humour and heart. Books like this are what I love about romance.’ Sandy Barker ‘I adored this book! It made me giddy.’ ***** Reader review ‘Nina Kaye has done it again with this captivating read! Tensions simmer and are built up fantastically through Kaye’s writing. A fantastic read that I would recommend.’ ***** Reader review ‘Will easily puts a smile on the reader’s face. Kaye has created a book full of strength, optimism, trust & determination.’ ***** Reader review ‘I’ve loved all of Nina’s previous books, and this one was no exception! She manages to combine very serious subjects – in this case, disability and suddenly having caring responsibilities thrust upon you – with sweet romance.’ ***** Reader review ‘It made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside and it was just perfect and what I needed in a romance. I was captivated until the end.’ ***** Reader review ‘Absolutely fantastic plot! Could not put the book down once I began reading it.’ ***** Reader review ‘I absolutely loved this book. I found the writing strong, the characters had depth and warmth … the story flowed nicely. This spoke to me.’ ***** Reader review ‘A heartwarming tale that explores the complexities of family, career, and unexpected connections. It's a story of resilience… with a touch of humour and romance that will leave readers captivated until the very end.’ ***** Reader review

The perfect feel-good romance to make you smile

Just Like That

The Modern Party Book

All about Parties

Is fur-ever on the cards for these enemies-at-first-sight? Jess is smashing her Edinburgh events management job right now. Her boss is talking about a promotion, her clients love her and other companies want her. But all of that comes to an abrupt halt when her brother has a sudden stroke. Jess doesn’t think twice about stepping in as his carer, but her boss is not so understanding. Demoted to managing low-end events, Jess is less than thrilled to be assigned to a small animal park in need of raising funds. She’s even less happy when she clashes with arrogant head keeper, Nick. He's frustrated with her squeamishness; she thinks he’s a lech. Nick wants a baggage-free life; Jess has so much drama going on, even the Kardashians can’t keep up. But maybe saving the animals of East Lothian Wildlife Park will help these op-paw-sites find some common ground... A stunning romance, filled with humour and heart, perfect for fans of Mhairi McFarlane, Miranda Dickinson and Laura Jane Williams.

One night. But how many second chances? Heartbroken on Hogmanay, Steph wanders through the Edinburgh street party until she bumps into Jamie. He’s funny, attractive and clearly interested. In a word, he’s perfect – but she didn’t get his number. All she remembers is his lime and mango beer. Determined to be reunited, Steph tracks him by a milk carton style campaign, sticking a message to his favourite beer across local pubs. Although eventually reunited, Jamie is frequently uncontactable and evasive, and Steph worries she’s on the path to heartbreak once more. There’s a fine line between being patient and being gullible, and Steph’s reaching her limit. When a chance encounter with Jamie reveals his secret, she faces an even tougher decision. Should Steph give love another chance, or was one night in Edinburgh all she and Jamie were meant to have? A funny and emotional romance for fans of Mhairi McFarlane, Beth O'Leary and Rosie Walsh. Praise for One Night in Edinburgh ‘A beautiful, funny, romantic read - a must for all romance readers.’ Sandy Barker ‘Both whimsical and emotional, this is a gorgeously uplifting romance with real heart.’ Holly Martin ‘A thoughtful approach to important issues, with an intriguing story (what an original idea!) and - of course - (lovely, lovely) romance. A total page turner and highly recommended for romance lovers AND lovers of contemporary women's fiction.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘What a fabulous book this is! I love Nina Kaye's work. I like that she tackles serious social issues by weaving a gorgeous love story around them. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys a lovely romance with a strong plot and realistic characters.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘This delightful book grabbed me from the start. I adored Steph, felt her pain when an out-of-the-blue revelation blows a hole in her world, and grinned with delight when a Hogmanay encounter promises serious romantic sparks.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review

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