Originally published: United States: Amazon Publishing, 2013.

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

An irresistible festive treat from million-copy bestseller Amanda Prowse. Amanda Prowse is the author of The Light in the Hallway and the no.1 bestsellers Perfect Daughter, My Husband's Wife and What Have I Done? Can you ever find love twice? Bea doesn't believe in second chances. As a widow, she feels like she will be alone forever. She buries her grief in hard work, and soon the deli she runs in Sydney, Australia, has a reputation for the best carrot cake in town. But then an email from a cafe-owner in Edinburgh leads her to take a trip to Scotland in the depths of winter. There, transported by the twinkling lights and falling snow of a traditional Christmas, Bea is drawn back to a secret past – and a secret love – that she has long ago tried to forget... Reviews for Amanda Prowse: 'If you love JoJo Moyes and Freya North, you'll love this. There's no shortage of books with Christmas in the title, but this family-focused story stands out from the rest' Closer 'Magical' Now Magazine 'A lively romance with emotional depth' My Weekly 'A heartwarming novel to read in the run-up to Christmas – hot, balmy beaches herald the festive season on one side of the world, and light dustings of snow on the other side' Tripfiction 'A sweet, humorous snapshot of a romance... Will elicit a sigh and a smile' New York Journal of Books

ISABELLA ROMANO HAS GIVEN UP ON LOVE Between her demanding work as a nurse and her father's poor health, Isabella has no time for distractions. So when a handsome firefighter practically falls at her feet, she keeps him at arm's length. But Ethan Carter is determined to win her over. Orphaned at a young age, Ethan longs for a family of his own--and he's sure Isabella is his match. But when he opens a café near his firehouse, Isabella is less than thrilled. She knows firsthand the strain of being a restaurant owner, and she wants no part of that life. Can Ethan convince the busy nurse they can overcome any obstacle and have their happily ever after together?

From New York Times bestselling author Linda Lael Miller—and “the finest in western romance” (RT Book Reviews)—comes a moving and passionate tale of one single mother’s journey to protect her daughters—and her heart. While fleeing from her ex-husband with her two young daughters, Hallie finds herself trapped in a sudden and violent blizzard with a broken-down truck. With nowhere else to turn, she and her daughters seek shelter in a roadside diner. She has no idea that this will set off a chain of events that will change her life forever or that the handsome rancher she meets there will shake the very foundation of everything she believes about hope, love, and second chances. It’s clear that there’s more than just desire between the two but is Hallie ready to open up her heart again? After all, she’s still running from her past so does she even have a chance for the life she’s always dreamed of?

Margot detests shopping malls. Any distraction is welcome, and the woman who has chained herself to the escalator, shouting about the perils of consumerism, is certainly that. She recognises Dot immediately - from their time campaigning for women's rights, and further back still, to the heyday of the Sydney Push when Margot married Laurence. Dot...

** Buy CHRISTMAS AT THE BOARD GAME CAFE, the new festive, cosy romance in the Board Game Cafe series, now! ** *** In the cosy Yorkshire village of Hebbleswick, single mum Taylor dreams of a fashion design career, but she spends her days fixing zips, hemming skirts and worrying about her son, Max. At the local board game cafe, railway enthusiast Harry, still recovering from a painful breakup, dreams of fatherhood. When Taylor and Harry cross paths, sparks fly, but Harry's confidence issues and Taylor's concerns for Max threaten their budding romance. Can they find a second chance at love where they least expect it? Readers of Holly Martin and Christie Barlow will LOVE Jennifer Page *** Perfect for fans of: Cosy romance Small-town settings Characters that are made for each other *** Praise for Jennifer Page: 'An absolute delight from the very first page to the delicious end!' Faith Hogan 'Word perfect! I loved it!' Heidi Swain 'Another cracker from Jennifer Page! This is a hug of a book.' Caroline James 'A heart-warming romance perfect for curling up with. I absolutely loved it.' Kitty Wilson

From the million-copy bestseller Amanda Prowse, the queen of heartbreak fiction. Amanda Prowse is the author of The Coordinates Of Loss and the no.1 bestsellers Perfect Daughter, My Husband's Wife and What Have I Done? In the early years, she was happy. Romilly loved her stunning house, her kind husband and gorgeous daughter. Sure, life was sometimes exhausting – but nothing that a large glass of wine at the end of the day couldn't fix. But then a glass of wine became a bottle; one bottle became two. Once, Romilly's family were everything to her. Now, after years of hiding the drinking, she must finally admit that she has found another love... Reviews for Amanda Prowse: 'Prowse handles her explosive subject with delicate skill... Deeply moving and inspiring' DAILY MAIL. 'Powerful and emotional family drama that packs a real punch' HEAT. 'A gut wrenching and absolutely brilliant read' IRISH SUN. 'Captivating, heartbreaking, superbly written' CLOSER. 'Very uplifting and positive, but you may still need a box (or two) of tissues' HELLO. 'An emotional, unputdownable read' RED. 'Prowse writes gritty, contemporary stories but always with an uplifting message of hope' SUNDAY INDEPENDENT.

From the million-copy bestseller Amanda Prowse, the queen of heartbreak fiction. Amanda Prowse is the author of The Coordinates Of Loss and the no.1 bestsellers Perfect Daughter, My Husband's Wife and What Have I Done? Everybody needs a little love in their lives... Pru Plum is the celebrated owner of a famous Mayfair bakery. She wears Chanel and her hair is expensively cut. Few would believe that this elegant woman turned sixty-six last year. But Pru is not the confident, successful businesswoman she appears. She has done shameful things to get to where she is today. And she will do anything to protect the secrets of her past – especially when, for the first time in her life, she has finally fallen in love... From bestselling author Amanda Prowse, this is a story about love, loss and lies – and finding happiness before it's too late. Reviews for Amanda Prowse: 'Prowse handles her explosive subject with delicate skill... Deeply moving and inspiring' DAILY MAIL. 'Powerful and emotional family drama that packs a real punch' HEAT. 'A gut wrenching and absolutely brilliant read' IRISH SUN. 'Captivating, heartbreaking, superbly written' CLOSER. 'Very uplifting and positive, but you may still need a box (or two) of tissues' HELLO. 'An emotional, unputdownable read' RED. 'Prowse writes gritty, contemporary stories but always with an uplifting message of hope' SUNDAY INDEPENDENT.

An unforgettable short story, from the million-copy bestseller Amanda Prowse. Amanda Prowse is the author of The Coordinates Of Loss and the no.1 bestsellers Perfect Daughter, My Husband's Wife and What Have I Done? Can Imogen overcome life's challengesand have the baby she longs for? It's hard enough having a baby on your own. But for Imogen, 24 years old and blind since birth, it will be harder than most. Her journey will take her from heartache to hope and back again. But Imogen has never let blindness rule her life, and she isn't going to start now... This is a moving and gripping read inspired by a real-life story. Reviews for Amanda Prowse: 'Prowse handles her explosive subject with delicate skill... Deeply moving and inspiring' DAILY MAIL. 'Powerful and emotional family drama that packs a real punch' HEAT. 'A gut wrenching and absolutely brilliant read' IRISH SUN. 'Captivating, heartbreaking, superbly written' CLOSER. 'Very uplifting and positive, but you may still need a box (or two) of tissues' HELLO. 'An emotional, unputdownable read' RED. 'Prowse writes gritty, contemporary stories but always with an uplifting message of hope' SUNDAY INDEPENDENT.