Rhoda Baxter

Trapped together in the snow, can two grinches melt the walls they've built around themselves? Tracey is a tech millionaire. Burned out and fed up of people needing her all the time, she retreats to a rural English village. All she wants for Christmas is a bit of space. Dumped by the woman he was about to propose to, Vinnie is spending Christmas alone in a cosy cottage for two. All he wants is to hide away and lick his wounds. Alone. When Tracey gets caught in a blizzard, the only place she can take shelter is Vinnie's cottage. Can two snowbound people stop being grumpy for long enough to feel their attraction to each other? Ideal for fans of The Holiday. Snowed In is a standalone Christmas novella in a series of contemporary romantic comedies set in the rural English village of Trewton Royd.

Snowed In: A Heartwarming and Cosy Christmas Romance

Can you ever forgive your first love? Jack broke Sue's heart when she was eighteent. Twenty five years later, Sue is busy running her bakery and fighting off competition from the new bistro in the village and has no time for romance. After more than two decades away, Jack returns to the village he grew up in. Seeing Sue rekindles all the feelings he thought were long buried. But will Sue forgive him for leaving... especially when she finds out that his daughter runs the enemy bistro? If you like small town romances, character driven plots and sparkling dialogue, you'll love this standalone short story by award nominated author Rhoda Baxter. Pick up Pat's Pantry to discover this heartwarming new series today!

Pat's Pantry

You can’t write a scientific formula for attraction—but when the right elements come together, it can create something wonderful . . . Six months after a painful breakup from her pushy ex, Gordon, PhD hopeful Beth is finally getting her life back on track. She’s hard at work trying to prove her scientific theories are correct, no matter how unusual they may be. And she’s even beginning to see her loyal lab partner, Hibs, as more than just a lothario in a lab coat. Hibs always held a candle for Beth, but never thought she felt anything for him until they decided to get a few drinks to unwind—and ended up examining each other in a very un-scientific manner. It seems they might just complement each other outside of the lab as well. But when Gordon storms back into town, will Beth be able to see beyond his shallow charms and realize that her true love is the man who stands by her side every day?

Doctor January

What if you could only watch as your bright future slipped away from you?Sally Cummings has had it tougher than most but, if nothing else, it's taught her to grab opportunity with both hands. And, when she stands looking into the eyes of her new husband Peter on her perfect wedding day, it seems her life is finally on the up.That is until the car crash that puts her in a coma and throws her entire future into question.In the following months, a small part of Sally's consciousness begins to return, allowing her to listen in on the world around her - although she has no way to communicate.But Sally was never going to let a little thing like a coma get in the way of her happily ever after ...REVIEWS "This story has twist and turns, lies and truth, reality and possibility all messed up in a delightful tale at moments sad and others laugh until you cry. There are no limits on emotions in this one. And by the ending you will have experienced a unique love story that will stay with you long after the final page."Keeper Bookshelf"This is a story that deals with emotional and tough issues, and manages to do so with smatterings of humour which doesn t detract from the sensitivity with which they are dealt with. There is the underlying question throughout the novel which weighs on all the characters, which is; When is it right to let go of a loved one? I adored this romance with a twist and am excited to read more from Rhoda Baxter!"Sorcha O'Dowd, Old Victorian Quill"

Please Release Me

In this British romantic comedy, an aspiring party planner’s first charity ball is an occasion for love . . . Leaving her dead-end job to pursue a career in event management, Stevie Winfield is determined to prove that she can make it on her own. Life is going to be a ball—and Stevie’s going to organize it. On her first assignment, a charity soirée at a manor in Oxford, she has plenty to think about without Tom Blackwood showing up. The client’s son also happens to be Stevie’s old teenage crush. These days, Tom is pushing himself to become the success his mother wants. When he learns that a friend’s sister, “poor needy little Stevie,” is in charge of his mother’s event, he dashes home to ward off disaster. But Stevie isn’t so needy anymore. She’s grown into a sexy, self-assured young woman. And while she isn’t about to let anyone get in the way of her dream, she just might have time to plan a party for two . . . Shortlisted for the 2017 Romantic Comedy Award from the Romantic Novelists’ Association, Girl Having a Ball is the second in Rhoda Baxter’s Smart Girls series.

Girl Having a Ball

At Christmas time, the last thing you need is more commitments. Lara is so busy trying to get her fledgling software company off the ground that she's up in Yorkshire, pitching for business, just before Christmas. When bad weather sees the trains cancelled, the only place she can find shelter is a small pub called the Trewton Arms. Thilini ('Tilly') loves that her art helps feed her travel addiction. She's back in England for Christmas after two years away and can't wait to be on the move again. When they meet their attraction is hard to deny. But what happens when the trains are running again and they have to go their separate ways? Christmas for Commitmentphobes is a standalone novella in the Trewton Royd small town romance series. If you like closed door romances, with feisty heroines and realistic dialogue, you'll love Christmas for Commitmentphobes. Ideal for fans of Lucy Parker or Jackie Lau.

A Heartwarming and Cosy Christmas Romance

Christmas For Commitmentphobes

"A gentle, cosy romance." Milly Johnson, Sunday Times bestselling author Tracey is a tech entrepreneur, or at least she was, until she sold her company. Now she’s not sure what she is. Uncomfortable with people and burned out from overwork, she retreats to the rural village of Trewton Royd to find peace and quiet over Christmas.Dumped by the woman he was going to propose to, Vinnie is stuck alone in a romantic cottage for two. When Tracey gets caught out in a blizzard, the only place she can take shelter is Vinnie’s cottage. She’d love to get to know him better, but how does a socially awkward tech girl persuade a man who is still in pain that she’s anything more than a nuisance?Snowed In is the first story in a series of contemporary romantic comedies set in the rural Yorkshire village of Trewton Royd. If you like small town romances, character driven plots and sparkling dialogue, you’ll love this latest book by award nominated author Rhoda Baxter. Pick up Snowed In to discover this heartwarming new series today!

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Snowed In

A woman hides from the spotlight—and her own broken heart—in a smart, sassy novel that’s a "heady mix of love, loss, law and celebs” (Allie Spencer). For Jane Porter, being a pop star’s girlfriend was a dream come true—until her big-time boyfriend started playing around and the paparazzi turned on her like a pack of hyenas. Now in a new city with a new look, Jane has retreated to work a quietly anonymous job in a patent law firm—at least until the furor dies down. Besides, some good old-fashioned hard work will help repair her shattered confidence. Then she meets patent lawyer Marshall Winfield—sweet, clever and dealing with the aftermath of his own romantic disaster—who might just be the cure for Jane’s broken heart. But with the press still hot on Jane’s heels and an office troublemaker hell-bent on making things difficult, do Jane and Marsh stand any chance of finding happiness together? "Fresh and fun, Rhoda Baxter's debut novel is an entertaining read about learning to trust—and love—again.”—Talli Roland, author of The Hating Game

Girl on the Run

At Christmas time, the last thing you need is more commitments. Lara is so busy trying to get her fledgling software company off the ground that she’s up in Yorkshire, pitching for business, just before Christmas. When bad weather sees the trains cancelled, the only place she can find shelter is a small pub called the Trewton Arms. Thilini (‘Tilly’) loves that her art helps feed her travel addiction. She’s back in England for Christmas after two years away and can’t wait to be on the move again. When they meet their attraction is hard to deny. But what happens when the trains are running again and they have to go their separate ways? Christmas for Commitmentphobes is a standalone novella in the Trewton Royd small town romance series. If you like closed door romances, with feisty heroines and realistic dialogue, you’ll love Christmas for Commitmentphobes. Ideal for fans of Lucy Parker or Jackie Lau.

A heartwarming Christmas comfort read

Christmas for Commitmentphobes

A Cosy village pub. A secret millionaire. A snowstorm that will change everything. Introvert geek Tracey sold her beloved app for millions and now everyone wants to know what she’s going to do next. Burned out and exhausted, she retreats to her Aunt’s pub in Yorkshire for a much needed dose of anonymity. The village is cosy and adorable, and better yet, there’s barely any phone signal. Vinnie was dumped just as he was about to propose. He plans to nurse his broken heart, hiding from everyone until the new year. Being snowbound at the old-fashioned pub for Christmas throws them together. But will Tracy’s true identity tear them apart? Rural village Christmas vibes Cinnamon rolls (the hero AND the food) British Asian hero Falling over in the snow Secret millionaire HEA Snowed In is a stand-alone Christmas novella in a series of contemporary romantic comedies set in the rural English village of Trewton Royd. If you like realistic characters, cosy festive stories and warm and fuzzy feelings, hit buy now.

A heartwarming and cosy Christmas romance

Sometimes event planning can be a load of balls. Twenty two year old Stevie needs to prove to everyone that she's a grown up. So she throws herself into her dream of becoming an event planner by agreeing to organise a fundraising ball in Oxford. Add a rambling house, a committee that can't agree and budget that's far too small: Stevie thinks things can't get worse. Until her childhood crush, her big brother's old housemate, turns up. Tom is working hard to be the success his mother wants him to be. When he realises that the ball his mum and her friends are organising will be run by his friend's baby sister 'poor, needy Stevie', he steps in to avoid disaster. But Stevie is no longer a teenager, she's a disturbingly attractive young woman … and she's not about to let anyone get in her way. Shortlisted for the 2017 Romantic Comedy Award from the Romantic Novelists' Association, Girl Having a Ball is the second standalone novel in Rhoda Baxter's Smart Girls series. Ideal for fans of Mhairi McFarlane or Sue Moorcroft.

Girl Having A Ball

“A great heroine, a swoonworthy hero and a properly nasty villain.” Jenni Fletcher After a humiliating split from her celebrity ex, Jane is hiding from the spotlight. She’s moved city, moved jobs and changed her hair. She wants to disappear and finish her training as a patent attorney. Marshall has worked hard for years and nomination to the partnership is tantalisingly close. He must avoid scandal at any cost. When they meet, their attraction is impossible to ignore. Neither wants a fuss, but with the paparazzi following Jane and an office trouble maker determined to sabotage their relationship, they can’t escape unscathed. Girl on the Run is the first in a series of standalone contemporary romances. Ideal for fans of Mhairi McFarlane or Sue Moorcroft.

A laugh out loud romantic comedy

Girl On The Run

In a tiny Yorkshire village, Harriet is lost in grief for Richard, her lover who died a year ago. His family blames her for the breakup of his marriage, but the truth is more complicated. Harriet has had no contact with them since Richard's death - until his daughter Niamh turns up on her doorstep one day, needing a sympathetic ear, followed by her uncle Tim. Tim is loyal to his sister, Richard's ex, but finds himself attracted to Harriet. Can the two of them overcome their differences and give in to love?

Belonging

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That Holiday In France

"If the song "Miss Independent" was a book, it would be Girl In Trouble" Olivia doesn't believe in happy families. She can't trust men to be reliable, so she’d rather manage without one. Marine biologist Walter thinks Olivia is amazing. With his daughter moving to the USA with her mother, he feels like he's failing at being a father. When Olivia discovers she's pregnant by her douchebag ex, Walter finally sees a way to be more than just a friend-with-benefits to her. It might also give him the second chance to be a good dad. But how can he persuade the most independent woman he's ever met to accept his help, let alone his heart? Girl In Trouble is a standalone novel in the award nominated Smart Girls series. If you like warm, witty, closed door romance, you'll love this contemporary romantic comedy. Ideal for fans of Meg Cabot, Jenny Holiday or Jennifer Crusie. Buy Girl In Trouble and have a laugh today. What readers are saying: “Heartwarming. Funny. Sad. Just perfect.” Texas, Amazon review “Bought this yesterday and practically inhaled it because I really really had to know how it ended before I went to sleep!” Madhuka, Amazon review “I absolutely loved every second of Girl In Trouble, it’s witty in places and utterly emotional at other times, and it deals with some deeper issues too.” Rachel’s Random Reads “Rhoda Baxter's characters are the real deal. She writes heroes and heroines who jump from the pages to carry me along to their happy endings." - Sue Moorcroft (Bestselling Author) "If the song "Miss Independent" was a book, it would be Girl In Trouble" Jocelyn on Twitter “Sets up the sentimental situation only to send it spinning in entirely unexpected directions.” Romance Novels for Feminists “I liked how Walter and Olivia complete each other. She can sometimes be a little too hard and he can be a bit too soft, so they complement one another beautifully. For me that was the biggest strength of the story, something I absolutely loved.” With Love For Books “If you’re going on holiday, or a long train journey, you will devour this.” Sandra Danby (author and book blogger) “The characters are what makes it - they keep you turning the pages as you're so invested in what might happen to them.” Jo on Amazon “There was a real punch of emotional depth - one minute I'd be grinning at what the characters were saying or doing and the next I was fighting tears. Highly recommended.” KT on Amazon "The pages fly by" - Goodreads review

A slow burn romance

Girl in Trouble

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After her popstar boyfriend publicly humiliates her, Jane wants to start a new life away from media scrutiny. Maybe even find a new man. Marshall wants a partnership in his patent law firm. He just has to prove he's totally focussed on his work. No distractions. No office romance. Unless, of course, no one knows about it. The last thing Jane needs is to have her picture splashed on the front page of a gossip magazine. To makes matters worse, the only person who could have told the paparazzi where Jane was... is Marshall.

Patently in Love

Jeevani Charika

25 year old Aasha has spent her life lying to her parents and pretending she's the good Sri Lankan girl they expect her to be. She's about to come clean when her mother announces she's found her a 'suitable' man... which is not going to end well, because her mother doesn't really know Aasha at all. Or does she? The Truth About The Other Guy was first published as part of a Mills and Boon anthology showcasing the best in UK romantic fiction (Truly, Madly, Deeply). This story was the only one in the anthology that contained diverse characters. If you like romantic comedy with sparkling dialogue, you'll love this short story by award nominated author Rhoda Baxter. Pick up The Truth About The Other Guy to discover a new author today.

The Truth About The Other Guy

"It's perfect reading for a cozy holiday night." Amazon review Tammy is normally at her happiest at Christmas, but she's been dumped by her long term partner, with no real explanation... and her Christmas looks pretty bleak. Lawrence has just been told he has an inherited heart condition... and he's not allowed to eat too many mince pies. Not exactly a recipe for a great holiday. With time running out for Lawrence, will he tell Tammy how he feels before it's too late? Girl At Christmas is a standalone novella in the award nominated Smart Girls series. If you like heartwarming, sweet romance and an unusual chubby hero, it's the perfect book for you. Buy Girl At Christmas and reclaim the holiday spirit today!

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