Golden Sands Bay

Full of emotion, humour and warmth . . . will charm fans of Katie Fforde and Phillipa Ashley' Bookish Jottings Zip up your puffer coat, winter has arrived on the Boardwalk! When Lexi Davies discovers that her father has sold the fishermen's cottages that she lives in and runs as holiday lets, she is furious and heartbroken. Lexi realises that her whole future at her beloved cottages is now over. New owner, handsome, Scottish entrepreneur Oliver Whimsy arrives on the island in a blaze of glory and immediately upsets the locals. When he offers Lexi her old job, she's unsure whether to accept but needing a roof over her head for the winter, she finds herself stuck between a rock and a hard place. Pride does not pay the bills. As they get to know one another, there's far more to Oliver Whimsy than she or anyone else had imagined. What heartache is Oliver trying so desperately to hide from? And why was he so determined to buy the cottages? Lexi is on a mission to find out… What readers say about Winter Whimsy on the Boardwalk: 'It was like chocolate for the soul and melted my heart whilst soothing away the stress' Like Herding Cats Blog 'Oliver is a fantastic hero who I am sure will have readers intrigued from the moment he strides onto the page' Bookish Jottings 'Georgina Troy's writing style carries the reader along and is as light and crisp as the first snowfall of the year' Julie Ryan 'A warm-hearted story that made me feel all wintry and Christmassy' Karen Clarke

Slip on your sunglasses, Spring has sprung on the Boardwalk! When artist Jools Jones', new man Finn Gallichan, leaves the Boardwalk to go travelling for several months she's not too worried. She has her paintings to keep her busy and helps her grandmother run their second hand bookshop, Boardwalk Books. She's happy to wait for Finn's return, to pick up where they left off, as absence makes the heart grow fonder – right? She's soon drawn into helping Alan Hidrio trace a copy of a book he wrote years before and meets glass artist Marius Arnesen, who, fascinated by her paintings, offers her a place in an art exhibition. When she begins to suspect that Finn isn't quite the person she had hoped and Marius steps up to save someone close to her, she wonders if maybe she's made the wrong decision… Can Jools rely on her instincts? Or should she risk the chance of a future with Marius? What readers say about SUNNY DAYS ON THE BOARDWALK: 'A love story that will capture readers attention from the very beginning and keep them hooked throughout' - Bookish Jottings 'A charming finale to an adorable series about love, romance, and the power of female friendship' - Amy's Booket List 'A very uplifting, friendly, romance filled and community coming together story' - Between the Pages Book Club 'Fabulous conclusion to an entertaining series.' - Reading Tonic 'A delight to read and then some… superbly written' - Ginger Book Geek 'A series where I have been fully engrossed in it from start to finish.' - Jolene's Book Corner 'A feel good read that will have you smitten at the first chapter.' - Herding Cats Blog 'That a lot of the action centres around a bookshop is another bonus and the search for a missing book is the icing on the cake.' - All Things Bookie

Dig out your hard hat and gaze up at the snowflake-speckled sky in this uplifting story of friendship and second chances, perfect for fans of Phillipa Ashley and Christie Barlow. Portia Fortescue has traded in the hustle and bustle of London to help renovate a magnificent French manor house on the beautiful island of Jersey with her boyfriend Charlie. But what they hoped would be a blissful escape to the chateau, turns out to be more of a DIY SOS. As the winter snow sets in, the stress of restoring the derelict building begins to take its toll on their relationship. Portia has known heartbreak before, but thought she'd found her happy-ever-after with Charlie… Then, just as all seems lost, Portia and Charlie discover the warmth of the Boardwalk community – the best friends anyone could ever ask for. This new life could be everything they want it to be... if only they can finish the chateau in time for its grand reopening! Readers love Georgina Troy's books: 'A gorgeous beachside setting, divine ice-cream sundaes, and a scorching summer love story - this book has it all!' Christina Jones 'I thoroughly enjoyed spending time in this charming, evocative story. It's a perfect book to enjoy by the pool, in the sunshine, with a glass of Prosecco!' Kirsty Greenwood 'A wonderfully warm and sweet summer read' Karen Clarke