Helen Whitaker – författare

The perfect winter romcom for fans of CHALET GIRL and FALLING FOR CHRISTMAS!Jen is turning thirty and has spent her entire life jumping from man to man. So, when her latest relationship ends in disaster, she decides she needs to stop pleasing others and focus on herself. And where better to start afresh than the beautiful Canadian ski resort of Whistler?Okay, she's broke, unemployed, and has never so much as strapped on a pair of skis - but Jen is determined to make it on her own. She just has one rule: to stay single for the entire ski season.When a new job forces Jen into contact with snowboarding instructor Art, the two of them are set on keeping their distance. It shouldn't be hard, since they hate one another on sight - and Art knows better than anyone how to keep other people at arm's length. The problem is, the more time they are forced to spend together, the clearer it seems that Jen's promise to stay single might not be quite so simple . . .*****Readers love SINGLE IN THE SNOW!'What a gem of a book' Reader Review'A crisp and sleek five-star read' Reader Review'I recommend this book for those snuggly winter days' Reader Review

❄️A white Christmas. A delayed flight. And only one bed...❄️When her plane home to London is grounded by a snowstorm on Christmas Eve, Thea is desperate to make it back to her family. The next flight available is first thing the next morning, so she books a night's stay at the closest hotel.But there's a problem: there's only one room, and someone else has beaten her to it.Logan is tall, gorgeous and charming - and determined to get home for Christmas too. The solution? They're going to have to share.When they part the next morning to go their separate ways, will this just be a funny story to tell next Christmas? Or a twist of fate that could change both their lives forever...A charming, hilarious and heartfelt Christmas rom com that is perfect to curl up with an enjoy with a hot chocolate this festive season. Fans of Sarah Morgan, Catherine Walsh and Phillipa Ashley will be hooked from the very first page.❄️ Everyone is falling in love with Flying Home for Christmas ❄️'A delightful love story brimming with heart and sparkling humour' Fiona Gibson'Really enjoyed this festive romp which was really magical and I loved the romance between Thea and Logan... Fulfilled all my desires from a cosy festive book' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A great Christmassy read!... Many classic tropes for us to enjoy - one bed, miscommunication, secret kisses... One of my favourite reads' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Heart-warming... Having to share one bed adds an added twist that is sure to keep readers wanting to keep turning the pages to see how everything turns out!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Funny and frank' DAWN O'PORTER'Truly brilliant' EMMA GANNONTwo mothers. Two daughters. One school place.Imogen and Lily are old friends - they've shared hangovers, unsuitable boyfriends and wild nights out together. But now they're mums, and their partying days are behind them. When a place comes up at one of the best primary schools in the area, both women want it for their daughters. From faking religious beliefs to bogus break-ups, Imogen and Lily will go to any lengths to secure the perfect school for their children - and so will all the other mothers.Will their friendship survive the strain? Will their marriages take the pressure? And when a sexy new vicar arrives on the scene, will the mothers' keep focus for long enough to keep their eyes on the prize?A hilarious, heartwarming read, perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella and Fiona Gibson.

Her husband's moved out - and her dad's moved in...Curl up with the page-turning story full of emotion about family, marriage and second chancesIt's New Year's Eve, and Iris has just found out that her husband, Adam, is cheating on her. Furious, she kicks him out, and enlists her Dad to move in and help with the children whilst she tries to mend her broken heart.But her Dad soon starts to display signs of Alzheimer's, and Iris realises that if she loses her partner, she'll be managing an awful lot on her own. Soon, she realises that Adam wasn't the only one taking their marriage for granted, and for the sake of the children she decides to give him one more chance. But is it braver to stay than to run? And can anyone fall in love with the same person twice? See what your favourite authors are saying about I Give It A Year:'Emotionally smart and thought provoking' Clare Pooley, author of THE AUTHENTICITY PROJECT'So well-observed, with a kind eye and an open heart. It's wonderful.' Laura Jane Williams, author of THE LOVE SQUARE'A keenly observed tale of love gone wrong and the things we do to try and make it right again. Whitaker deftly mines the complexity of long-term relationships, exposing both their fragility but ultimately leaving the reader with a real sense of hope. A triumph!' Mike Gayle, author of ALL THE LONELY PEOPLE'Wise and warm and full of 'aha!' Moments' Helen Russell, author of THE YEAR OF LIVING DANISHLY