Alexis Hall – författare

A lush, sweeping queer historical romance from the bestselling author of Boyfriend Material - perfect for fans of Bridgerton, Evie Dunmore, and Lisa Kleypas!

When Viola Carroll was presumed dead at Waterloo she took the opportunity to live, at last, as herself. But freedom does not come without a price, and Viola paid for hers with the loss of her wealth, her title, and her closest companion, Justin de Vere, the Duke of Gracewood.

Only when their families reconnect, years after the war, does Viola learn how deep that loss truly was. Shattered without her, Gracewood has retreated so far into grief that Viola barely recognises her old friend in the lonely, brooding man he has become.As Viola strives to bring Gracewood back to himself, fresh desires give new names to old feelings. Feelings that would have been impossible once and may be impossible still, but which Viola cannot deny. Even if they cost her everything, all over again.

Praise for Alexis Hall

''Absurdly funny and swoonily romantic, with a sharp edge of wit and observation that keeps the story bounding along'' - KJ Charles, author of A Charm of Magpies series

''Every once in a while you read a book that you want to SCREAM FROM ROOFTOPS about. I''m screaming, people!''- Sonali Dev, USA Today bestselling author, on Boyfriend Material

''Everyone needs to read this. Brilliance on every single page. Hilarious, witty, tender, and stunning. I love this book''- Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author of The Unhoneymooners, on Boyfriend Material

''Hall is a dizzyingly talented writer, one likely to spur envy in anyone who''s ever picked up a pen'' - Entertainment Weekly

''Simply the best writer I''ve come across in years'' - Laura Kinsale, New York Times bestselling author

''The writing is witty, and [the] chemistry is irresistible, but it''s Hall''s insights about trust and self-worth that set the story apart. This is a triumph'' - Publishers Weekly on Boyfriend Material

''It is a beautiful piece of work which also wins at being inclusive and very unique to other Regency stories'' Coffee, Cups & Books on A Lady for a Duke

''A dizzyingly talented writer'' Entertainment Weekly ''Joyfully queer, absurdly funny and swoonily romantic'' K J Charles''Brilliance on every single page'' Christina Lauren LGBTQ Reads: Most Anticipated Adult LGBTQAP Fiction 2021We Are Bookish: Spring Releases to Have on Your Radar_____________A delicious romantic comedy by the bestselling author of Boyfriend Material, perfect for fans of Casey McQuiston, Christina Lauren, and Abby Jimenez.As an expert baker, Rosaline Palmer is a big believer in always following the recipe. She''s lived her life by that rule - well, except for when she dropped out of college to raise her daughter, Amelie. Now, with a paycheck as useful as greaseproof paper and a house crumbling faster than biscuits in tea, she''s teetering on the edge of financial disaster. But where there''s a whisk there''s a way . . . and Rosaline has just landed a spot on the nation''s most beloved baking show. Winning the prize money would give her daughter the life she deserves, but more than collapsing trifles stand between Rosaline and sweet, sweet victory. Suave, well-educated, and parent-approved Alain Pope knows all the right moves to sweep her off her feet, but it''s shy electrician Harry Dobson who makes Rosaline question her long-held beliefs - about herself, her family, and her desires.Rosaline fears falling for Harry is a recipe for disaster. Yet as the competition - and the ovens - heat up, Rosaline starts to realize the best quality bakes come from the heart . . . Find out why readers are raving about Alexis Hall . . . ''The undisputed master of romantic comedy'' Jenny Holiday''Every once in a while you read a book that you want to SCREAM FROM ROOFTOPS about. I''m screaming, people!'' Sonali Dev''The writing is witty, and [the] chemistry is irresistible, but it''s Hall''s insights about trust and self-worth that set the story apart. This is a triumph'' Publishers Weekly ''Hall does it again with this scrumptious, quietly subversive rom-com again . . . Hilarious, heartwarming, and grounded, Rosaline''s story proves that happy endings look different from person to person'' Publishers Weekly ''A tasty tale that most Bake Off fans could get their teeth into...'' Sunday Post

''Powerfully written, tender. . . showcases the talent of this brilliant author'' The CourierParis Daillencourt is a recipe for disaster.Despite his passion for baking, constant self-doubt has left him a curdled, directionless mess. So, when his roommate enters him in Bake Expectations, the nation''s favourite baking show, Paris is sure he''ll be the first one sent home.And yet, not only does he impress the judges and win week one''s challenge - he also catches the eye of fellow contestant, Tariq Hassan. Sure, he''s the competition, but he''s also incredibly cute with more confidence than Paris could ever hope to have. But when the show''s vicious fanbase confirms his worst anxieties, neither his growing romance with Tariq nor his success in the competition can keep Paris''s fear of failure from spoiling his happiness. If Paris can find the strength to face the chorus of hecklers that live in his brain, he''ll realise it''s the sweet things in life that he really deserves.Find out why readers are raving about Alexis Hall . . . ''The undisputed master of romantic comedy'' Jenny Holiday''Every once in a while you read a book that you want to SCREAM FROM ROOFTOPS about. I''m screaming, people!'' Sonali Dev''The writing is witty, and [the] chemistry is irresistible, but it''s Hall''s insights about trust and self-worth that set the story apart. This is a triumph'' Publishers Weekly''Hall does it again with this scrumptious, quietly subversive rom-com again . . . Hilarious, heartwarming, and grounded, Rosaline''s story proves that happy endings look different from person to person'' Publishers Weekly''A tasty tale that most Bake Off fans could get their teeth into...'' Sunday Post