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‘LOVED it… Romantic, witty, insightful and engaging.’ Sue Moorcroft, Sunday Times bestselling author of A Home in the Sun ***Shortlisted for the Romantic Novelists’ Association Jane Wenham-Jones Award for Romantic Comedy!*** When Sam’s not working on her fledgling business, she spends her time secretly video-gaming. Her crush is famous gamer Blaze, and she’s thrilled when she’s teamed up with him in a virtual tournament.But what Sam doesn’t know is that Blaze is the alter ego of Luke, her shy colleague – and he has a secret crush too.Luke has a crush on Sam.Sam has a crush on Blaze.How will this game of love play out? A fun, feel-good romance for fans of You’ve Got Mail, Helen Hoang, Jasmine Guillory and Lindsey Kelk! Tropes:• Mistaken identity• Love triangle (or square!)‘Fabulous… A perfect lazy Sunday read… Such a treat!’ Sarah Bennett, bestselling author of the Mermaids Point series‘A sweet, witty story… Delightful.’ Farah Heron, author of Accidentally EngagedReaders LOVE Playing for Love!‘Incredibly difficult to put down… I loved the characters so much. You need to read this book!’ NetGalley reviewer ★★★★★‘An adorable, uplifting romance… Easily one of the best romances I have read in the past year.’ NetGalley reviewer ★★★★★‘I loved this book!!!… I would wholeheartedly recommend.’ NetGalley reviewer ★★★★★‘I devoured this… A light-hearted fun read.’ NetGalley reviewer ★★★★★‘I can't express how much I loved this book… I devoured the story and finished it in a day.’ NetGalley reviewer ★★★★★‘The banter was great. The relationships between the characters were even better. And the romance was fabulous. I couldn't have picked a better book.’ NetGalley reviewer ★★★★★‘Absolutely brilliant! This is the book I never knew I needed to read!’ NetGalley reviewer ★★★★★‘Absolutely loved this book! Stayed up way too late to finish it.’ NetGalley reviewer ★★★★★‘Funny, uplifting, true to life, relatable, and cheerful. If you need cheering up this is the perfect book for you.’ NetGalley reviewer ★★★★★‘Will make you feel warm inside.’ NetGalley reviewer ★★★★★

‘I loved it! I read this book in a (very pleasant) day’ Sue Moorcroft, Sunday Times bestselling author‘Captured perfectly the essence of the fake-dating trope… Really enjoyable and fun.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Niro is a photographer who’s lost the joy of taking photos. Burned by a bad break-up, she’s in desperate need of inspiration.Vimal is determined to win back his ex-girlfriend. When he hears she’s bringing her new boyfriend on a group holiday, he impulsively declares that he’s bringing a plus one too.Their mutual friends have the perfect solution: Niro can pretend to be Vimal’s new girlfriend and join the holiday. Imagine the incredible photographs she could take in the Swiss alps…She’s not thinking about love. He’s thinking about someone else. Can they fake a picture-perfect relationship – or will real feelings get in the way? Don’t miss this funny and uplifting fake-dating romance for fans of The Kiss Quotient and The Love Hypothesis! Readers LOVE Picture Perfect! ‘Quirky, original and charming… I absolutely loved it.’ Kathleen McGurl ‘Amazing!!!! This book was literally the best thing I’ve ever read.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A total binge-worthy, adorable rom-com story… Has it all: life, love, friendship, laughter, and finding happiness amongst it all.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I absolutely loved this story… I raced through this book and loved it, especially the ending. READ IT!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Love how romantic the story is… Really enjoy it.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Totally recommend this book. Really enjoyed it.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I loved it! I read this book in a (very pleasant) day’ Sue Moorcroft, Sunday Times bestselling author‘Captured perfectly the essence of the fake-dating trope… Really enjoyable and fun.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Niro is a photographer who’s lost the joy of taking photos. Burned by a bad break-up, she’s in desperate need of inspiration.Vimal is determined to win back his ex-girlfriend. When he hears she’s bringing her new boyfriend on a group holiday, he impulsively declares that he’s bringing a plus one too.Their mutual friends have the perfect solution: Niro can pretend to be Vimal’s new girlfriend and join the holiday. Imagine the incredible photographs she could take in the Swiss alps…She’s not thinking about love. He’s thinking about someone else. Can they fake a picture-perfect relationship – or will real feelings get in the way? Don’t miss this funny and uplifting fake-dating romance for fans of The Kiss Quotient and The Love Hypothesis! Readers LOVE Picture Perfect! ‘Quirky, original and charming… I absolutely loved it.’ Kathleen McGurl ‘Amazing!!!! This book was literally the best thing I’ve ever read.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A total binge-worthy, adorable rom-com story… Has it all: life, love, friendship, laughter, and finding happiness amongst it all.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I absolutely loved this story… I raced through this book and loved it, especially the ending. READ IT!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Love how romantic the story is… Really enjoy it.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Totally recommend this book. Really enjoyed it.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘LOVED it… Romantic, witty, insightful and engaging.’ Sue Moorcroft, Sunday Times bestselling author of A Home in the Sun***Shortlisted for the Romantic Novelists’ Association Jane Wenham-Jones Award for Romantic Comedy!***When Sam’s not working on her fledgling business, she spends her time secretly video-gaming. Her crush is famous gamer Blaze, and she’s thrilled when she’s teamed up with him in a virtual tournament.But what Sam doesn’t know is that Blaze is the alter ego of Luke, her shy colleague – and he has a secret crush too.Luke has a crush on Sam.Sam has a crush on Blaze.How will this game of love play out?A fun, feel-good romance for fans of You’ve Got Mail, Helen Hoang, Jasmine Guillory and Lindsey Kelk!‘Fabulous… A perfect lazy Sunday read… Such a treat!’ Sarah Bennett, bestselling author of the Mermaids Point series‘A sweet, witty story… Delightful.’ Farah Heron, author of Accidentally EngagedReaders LOVE Playing for Love!‘Incredibly difficult to put down… I loved the characters so much. You need to read this book!’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘An adorable, uplifting romance… Easily one of the best romances I have read in the past year.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I loved this book!!!… I would wholeheartedly recommend.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I devoured this… A light-hearted fun read.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I can''t express how much I loved this book… I devoured the story and finished it in a day.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘The banter was great. The relationships between the characters were even better. And the romance was fabulous. I couldn''t have picked a better book.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Absolutely brilliant! This is the book I never knew I needed to read!’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Absolutely loved this book! Stayed up way too late to finish it.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Funny, uplifting, true to life, relatable, and cheerful. If you need cheering up this is the perfect book for you.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Will make you feel warm inside.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I loved it! I read this book in a (very pleasant) day’ Sue Moorcroft, Sunday Times bestselling author‘Captured perfectly the essence of the fake-dating trope… Really enjoyable and fun.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Niro is a photographer who’s lost the joy of taking photos. Burned by a bad break-up, she’s in desperate need of inspiration.Vimal is determined to win back his ex-girlfriend. When he hears she’s bringing her new boyfriend on a group holiday, he impulsively declares that he’s bringing a plus one too.Their mutual friends have the perfect solution: Niro can pretend to be Vimal’s new girlfriend and join the holiday. Imagine the incredible photographs she could take in the Swiss alps…She’s not thinking about love. He’s thinking about someone else. Can they fake a picture-perfect relationship – or will real feelings get in the way?Don’t miss this funny and uplifting fake-dating romance for fans of The Kiss Quotient and The Love Hypothesis!Readers LOVE Picture Perfect!‘Quirky, original and charming… I absolutely loved it.’ Kathleen McGurl‘Amazing!!!! This book was literally the best thing I’ve ever read.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A total binge-worthy, adorable rom-com story… Has it all: life, love, friendship, laughter, and finding happiness amongst it all.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I absolutely loved this story… I raced through this book and loved it, especially the ending. READ IT!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Love how romantic the story is… Really enjoy it.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Totally recommend this book. Really enjoyed it.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Don’t miss this uplifting second-chance romance from the author of RNA award-shortlisted Playing for Love! ❤️'If you want to believe in love again… then Knowing Me Knowing You is the perfect solution. It's sure to tug at your heartstrings!' Chat Five years ago, Alex met the man of her dreams on New Year’s Eve – but he never called. Years later, and after a string of failed relationships, she’s given up on men and accepted that ‘New Year’s Eve Guy’ will always be the one who got away.Until the day he turns up in her office – a management consultant tasked with ‘streamlining’ the company. New Year’s Eve Guy – Gihan – might shut down Alex's team!Gihan is as just as gorgeous as Alex remembers, and she swears there’s still a connection between them. As she gets to know the real Gihan, will sparks continue to fly – or will Alex have to accept that the man she knew as New Year’s Eve Guy was never real to start with? Tropes: ❤️❤️Second chance love💼 Office romance🏡Small town🐶Cute dog friend! Readers LOVE Knowing Me Knowing You!: 'This story was brilliant, the characters flowed from the page and it was so satisfying to read… Superb!' Netgalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'You want to knock the two main characters' heads together, but in the nicest possible way. A thoughtful book that I ended up really enjoying' Netgalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A warm, gentle, hug of a novel. An absolute delight' Netgalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This book snuck up on me. I'm a picky romance reader but I think I loved everything about KMKY. The characters were great and deep, I loved the writing, I loved how I could completely understand both Gihan and Alex… I couldn't be happier that I picked it up, it's a new fave for me.' Netgalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Don’t miss this uplifting second-chance romance from the author of RNA award-shortlisted Playing for Love! ❤️''If you want to believe in love again… then Knowing Me Knowing You is the perfect solution. It''s sure to tug at your heartstrings!'' ChatFive years ago, Alex met the man of her dreams on New Year’s Eve – but he never called. Years later, and after a string of failed relationships, she’s given up on men and accepted that ‘New Year’s Eve Guy’ will always be the one who got away.Until the day he turns up in her office – a management consultant tasked with ‘streamlining’ the company. New Year’s Eve Guy – Gihan – might shut down Alex''s team!Gihan is as just as gorgeous as Alex remembers, and she swears there’s still a connection between them. As she gets to know the real Gihan, will sparks continue to fly – or will Alex have to accept that the man she knew as New Year’s Eve Guy was never real to start with?Tropes:❤️❤️Second chance love💼 Office romance🏡Small town🐶Cute dog friend!Readers LOVE Knowing Me Knowing You!:''This story was brilliant, the characters flowed from the page and it was so satisfying to read… Superb!'' Netgalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''You want to knock the two main characters'' heads together, but in the nicest possible way. A thoughtful book that I ended up really enjoying'' Netgalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''A warm, gentle, hug of a novel. An absolute delight'' Netgalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''This book snuck up on me. I''m a picky romance reader but I think I loved everything about KMKY. The characters were great and deep, I loved the writing, I loved how I could completely understand both Gihan and Alex… I couldn''t be happier that I picked it up, it''s a new fave for me.'' Netgalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Don’t miss this uplifting second-chance romance from the author of RNA award-shortlisted Playing for Love! ❤️'If you want to believe in love again… then Knowing Me Knowing You is the perfect solution. It's sure to tug at your heartstrings!' Chat Five years ago, Alex met the man of her dreams on New Year’s Eve – but he never called. Years later, and after a string of failed relationships, she’s given up on men and accepted that ‘New Year’s Eve Guy’ will always be the one who got away.Until the day he turns up in her office – a management consultant tasked with ‘streamlining’ the company. New Year’s Eve Guy – Gihan – might shut down Alex's team!Gihan is as just as gorgeous as Alex remembers, and she swears there’s still a connection between them. As she gets to know the real Gihan, will sparks continue to fly – or will Alex have to accept that the man she knew as New Year’s Eve Guy was never real to start with? Tropes: ❤️❤️Second chance love💼 Office romance🏡Small town🐶Cute dog friend! Readers LOVE Knowing Me Knowing You!: 'This story was brilliant, the characters flowed from the page and it was so satisfying to read… Superb!' Netgalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'You want to knock the two main characters' heads together, but in the nicest possible way. A thoughtful book that I ended up really enjoying' Netgalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A warm, gentle, hug of a novel. An absolute delight' Netgalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This book snuck up on me. I'm a picky romance reader but I think I loved everything about KMKY. The characters were great and deep, I loved the writing, I loved how I could completely understand both Gihan and Alex… I couldn't be happier that I picked it up, it's a new fave for me.' Netgalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Shortlisted for the RNA Romantic Comedy Award in 2025 'Cosy, fun and delicious – a book to devour in one sitting' Emily Stone, author of Always, In December 'A base of rivals to lovers, gooey baking-related centre, topped off with a cinnamon roll hero and a sprinkle of grumpy x sunshine! Gorgeous' Zoe Allison, author of The Ex-Mas Holidays* It's love at first fight Elodie has big dreams for her little cake shop, so when a perfect bigger unit becomes vacant, she’s excited to finally expand. Except it turns out the space has already been snatched up – and by a fitness-obsessed gym bro who hates carbs and sugar!But when a local influencer offers her the opportunity to bake for a big celebrity wedding, Elodie can’t believe her luck. Until she finds out that her new carb-hating nemesis, Mal, has been hired to cater the same event.The two rivals have to put their personal feelings aside to work together to pull off the wedding of the year – and they only have two months to do it! But will they be able to resist trying to kill each other, or will sparks – and cupcakes – fly in the heat of the moment? Tropes: 🎂 Baking!☀️ Grumpy x sunshine🥐 Cinnamon roll love interest🏠 Small town⚔️ Enemies to lovers💞 Forced proximity🐾 Black cat x golden retrieverReaders love The Winner Bakes It All:'SO good! Cute, funny, romantic… and full of drool-worthy cakes! I absolutely loved Mal, he was a total sweetheart!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Another wonderful romance by Jeevani Charika, which has a dash of culture, a sprinkle of health knowledge and a pinch of hate-to-love!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Two very loveable leads get off on the wrong foot… There's a great cast of supporting characters… Charika is a really skillful writer, who always makes me laugh and cry and pray its all going to turn out all right.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Shortlisted for the RNA Romantic Comedy Award in 2025 'Cosy, fun and delicious – a book to devour in one sitting' Emily Stone, author of Always, In December 'A base of rivals to lovers, gooey baking-related centre, topped off with a cinnamon roll hero and a sprinkle of grumpy x sunshine! Gorgeous' Zoe Allison, author of The Ex-Mas Holidays🧁 It's love at first fight Elodie has big dreams for her little cake shop, so when a perfect bigger unit becomes vacant, she’s excited to finally expand. Except it turns out the space has already been snatched up – and by a fitness-obsessed gym bro who hates carbs and sugar!But when a local influencer offers her the opportunity to bake for a big celebrity wedding, Elodie can’t believe her luck. Until she finds out that her new carb-hating nemesis, Mal, has been hired to cater the same event.The two rivals have to put their personal feelings aside to work together to pull off the wedding of the year – and they only have two months to do it! But will they be able to resist trying to kill each other, or will sparks – and cupcakes – fly in the heat of the moment? Tropes: 🎂 Baking!☀️ Grumpy x sunshine🥐 Cinnamon roll love interest🏠 Small town⚔️ Enemies to lovers💞 Forced proximity🐾 Black cat x golden retrieverReaders love The Winner Bakes It All:'SO good! Cute, funny, romantic… and full of drool-worthy cakes! I absolutely loved Mal, he was a total sweetheart!' Reader review ★★★★★'Another wonderful romance by Jeevani Charika, which has a dash of culture, a sprinkle of health knowledge and a pinch of hate-to-love!' Reader review ★★★★★'Two very loveable leads get off on the wrong foot… There's a great cast of supporting characters… Charika is a really skillful writer, who always makes me laugh and cry and pray its all going to turn out all right.' Reader review ★★★★★

Shortlisted for the RNA Romantic Comedy Award in 2025''Cosy, fun and delicious – a book to devour in one sitting'' Emily Stone, author of Always, In December''A base of rivals to lovers, gooey baking-related centre, topped off with a cinnamon roll hero and a sprinkle of grumpy x sunshine! Gorgeous'' Zoe Allison, author of The Ex-Mas Holidays🧁It''s love at first fightElodie has big dreams for her little cake shop, so when a perfect bigger unit becomes vacant, she’s excited to finally expand. Except it turns out the space has already been snatched up – and by a fitness-obsessed gym bro who hates carbs and sugar!But when a local influencer offers her the opportunity to bake for a big celebrity wedding, Elodie can’t believe her luck. Until she finds out that her new carb-hating nemesis, Mal, has been hired to cater the same event.The two rivals have to put their personal feelings aside to work together to pull off the wedding of the year – and they only have two months to do it! But will they be able to resist trying to kill each other, or will sparks – and cupcakes – fly in the heat of the moment?Tropes:🎂 Baking!☀️ Grumpy x sunshine🥐 Cinnamon roll love interest🏠 Small town⚔️ Enemies to lovers💞 Forced proximity🐾 Black cat x golden retrieverReaders love The Winner Bakes It All:''SO good! Cute, funny, romantic… and full of drool-worthy cakes! I absolutely loved Mal, he was a total sweetheart!'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Another wonderful romance by Jeevani Charika, which has a dash of culture, a sprinkle of health knowledge and a pinch of hate-to-love!'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Two very loveable leads get off on the wrong foot… There''s a great cast of supporting characters… Charika is a really skillful writer, who always makes me laugh and cry and pray its all going to turn out all right.'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The perfect new love-triangle romance for fans of Elena Armas and Chloe Liese.'I laughed, I cried. This book has it all: humour, romance, and a cracking story to boot' Reader review ★★★★★ Rule one of being a wedding planner, don’t fall for the bride. Romance novelist Kalpana is about to marry the man of her dreams – or is she? The chaos of wedding planning is taking its toll on her relationship with the charming but self-absorbed Marcus, a prize-winning literary star.Enter Sampath, the wedding planner skilled in uncovering what the soon-to-be-wed couple want out of their big day. Marcus wants a traditional wedding in Sri Lanka, but being the third generation of her family to be born in the UK, Kalpana doesn’t feel like those traditions are her own.Forbidden feelings start to blossom, secrets are unravelled and identities are questioned. Living a love story that feels like it was written for someone else, Kalpana must take charge of her heart and rewrite her happily ever after before it’s written for her. Perfect for fans of: 💗 Love triangles💗 Second chances💗 Unrequited love💗 Diverse romanceReaders ADORE The Wedding Planner's Guide to Stealing the Bride:‘Full of colour, originality and insight. A joy. It went straight to my heart’ Sue Moorcroft‘Written with the deftness of someone who knows what it's like to straddle two cultures but feels like they properly belong to neither’ Sally Jenkins'I'd recommend if you want something feel-good to curl up with!' Reader review'I was hooked immediately!' Reader review, ★★★★★'Swoon-worthy, heart-warming, and a perfect slow burn.' Camilla Isley

The perfect new love-triangle romance for fans of Elena Armas and Chloe Liese.'I laughed, I cried. This book has it all: humour, romance, and a cracking story to boot' Reader review ★★★★★ Rule one of being a wedding planner, don’t fall for the bride. Romance novelist Kalpana is about to marry the man of her dreams – or is she? The chaos of wedding planning is taking its toll on her relationship with the charming but self-absorbed Marcus, a prize-winning literary star.Enter Sampath, the wedding planner skilled in uncovering what the soon-to-be-wed couple want out of their big day. Marcus wants a traditional wedding in Sri Lanka, but being the third generation of her family to be born in the UK, Kalpana doesn’t feel like those traditions are her own.Forbidden feelings start to blossom, secrets are unravelled and identities are questioned. Living a love story that feels like it was written for someone else, Kalpana must take charge of her heart and rewrite her happily ever after before it’s written for her. Perfect for fans of: 💗 Love triangles💗 Second chances💗 Unrequited love💗 Diverse romanceReaders ADORE The Wedding Planner's Guide to Stealing the Bride:‘Full of colour, originality and insight. A joy. It went straight to my heart’ Sue Moorcroft‘Written with the deftness of someone who knows what it's like to straddle two cultures but feels like they properly belong to neither’ Sally Jenkins'I'd recommend if you want something feel-good to curl up with!' Reader review'I was hooked immediately!' Reader review, ★★★★★'Swoon-worthy, heart-warming, and a perfect slow burn.' Camilla Isley

Don't miss this hilarious workplace romance for fans of Elena Armas and Emily Henry! 'A story that keeps you hoping and guessing until the very end.' Sally Jenkins, author of Out of Control Vidya isn’t in Waterloo Bay for a holiday. Officially, she’s visiting the beautiful, quirky seaside town for work – but unofficially, she’s on a mission. One of her colleagues hooked up with her sister at a party, and now her sister is pregnant. As the sensible one in the family, it’s Vidya's job to find out who he is.But there’s a catch: all she has to go on is a vague description of a chest tattoo. Vidya has just two weeks to glimpse her colleagues shirtless without getting fired, but crazy hotel guests, malicious seagulls and her pesky day job keep getting in the way.And then there’s Leo, the most frustrating, patronising, handsome man she’s ever met… Perfect for fans of: 💗 Forced proximity💗 Office romance💗 Small townReaders LOVE Jeevani Charika!'I adored every sharp, tender and gloriously awkward beat.' Camilla Isley, author of The Roommate Experiment'Warm, charming, with an utterly adorkable hero – this really was irresistible!' Kate Johnson, author of Hex Appeal'Highly addictive, with those quirky twists that keep you guessing! I loved it.' Anita Faulkner author of You Had Me at Pumpkin Patch'SO good! Cute, funny, romantic…' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Charika is a really skillful writer, who always makes me laugh and cry and pray its all going to turn out all right' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I laughed, I cried. This book has it all: humour, romance, and a cracking story to boot' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Don't miss this hilarious workplace romance for fans of Elena Armas and Emily Henry! 'A story that keeps you hoping and guessing until the very end.' Sally Jenkins, author of Out of Control Vidya isn’t in Waterloo Bay for a holiday. Officially, she’s visiting the beautiful, quirky seaside town for work – but unofficially, she’s on a mission. One of her colleagues hooked up with her sister at a party, and now her sister is pregnant. As the sensible one in the family, it’s Vidya's job to find out who he is.But there’s a catch: all she has to go on is a vague description of a chest tattoo. Vidya has just two weeks to glimpse her colleagues shirtless without getting fired, but crazy hotel guests, malicious seagulls and her pesky day job keep getting in the way.And then there’s Leo, the most frustrating, patronising, handsome man she’s ever met… Perfect for fans of: 💗 Forced proximity💗 Office romance💗 Small townReaders LOVE Jeevani Charika!'I adored every sharp, tender and gloriously awkward beat.' Camilla Isley, author of The Roommate Experiment'Warm, charming, with an utterly adorkable hero – this really was irresistible!' Kate Johnson, author of Hex Appeal'Highly addictive, with those quirky twists that keep you guessing! I loved it.' Anita Faulkner author of You Had Me at Pumpkin Patch'SO good! Cute, funny, romantic…' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Charika is a really skillful writer, who always makes me laugh and cry and pray its all going to turn out all right' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I laughed, I cried. This book has it all: humour, romance, and a cracking story to boot' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Don't miss this hilarious workplace romance for fans of Elena Armas and Emily Henry!'A story that keeps you hoping and guessing until the very end.' Sally Jenkins, author of Out of ControlVidya isn t in Waterloo Bay for a holiday. Officially, she s visiting the beautiful, quirky seaside town for work but unofficially, she s on a mission. One of her colleagues hooked up with her sister at a party, and now her sister is pregnant. As the sensible one in the family, it s Vidya's job to find out who he is.But there s a catch: all she has to go on is a vague description of a chest tattoo. Vidya has just two weeks to glimpse her colleagues shirtless without getting fired, but crazy hotel guests, malicious seagulls and her pesky day job keep getting in the way.And then there s Leo, the most frustrating, patronising, handsome man she s ever met Perfect for fans of:?? Forced proximity?? Office romance?? Small townReaders LOVE Jeevani Charika!'I adored every sharp, tender and gloriously awkward beat.' Camilla Isley, author of The Roommate Experiment'Warm, charming, with an utterly adorkable hero this really was irresistible!' Kate Johnson, author of Hex Appeal'Highly addictive, with those quirky twists that keep you guessing! I loved it.' Anita Faulkner author of You Had Me at Pumpkin Patch'SO good! Cute, funny, romantic ' Reader review ?????'Charika is a really skillful writer, who always makes me laugh and cry and pray its all going to turn out all right' Reader review ?????'I laughed, I cried. This book has it all: humour, romance, and a cracking story to boot' Reader review ?????

''Huge fun'' Katie Fforde''I love Jeevani''s writing! Her characters leap from the page'' Sue Moorcroft''A fantastic and fascinating read'' Phillipa AshleyFall in love with the perfect romance, as one ordinary girl learns what it means to love a prince. Perfect for fans of Heidi Swain. Not even in her wildest imaginings did Kumari ever think she''d become a princess. But having fallen for Ben - or rather Prince Benedict, sixth in line to the throne - it looks like nothing will ever go as planned again. And as Christmas rapidly approaches the distinction between family festivities and Royalty becomes ever more apparent.With the paparazzi hounding her, her job on the line and some rather frustrating royal training, Kumari feels panic set in.Does loving Prince Charming mean she''ll get her fairy tale ending - and on her own terms?What readers are saying:''Two very enthusiastic thumbs up on this excellent royal romance!''''A lovely, feel good story''''I could not put this book down once I had started''''I adored this book, it is feisty, romantic, and clearly a lot of love and research has gone into the story''''A beautiful, feel good, romantic book''''A hug in a book! Sparkly, delightful and so romantic.''

'Huge fun' Katie Fforde'I love Jeevani's writing! Her characters leap from the page' Sue Moorcroft'A fantastic and fascinating read' Phillipa AshleySnuggle up and fall in love with the perfect holiday romance, as one ordinary girl learns what it means to love a prince. Perfect for fans of Heidi Swain. Not even in her wildest imaginings did Kumari ever think she'd become a princess. But having fallen for Ben - or rather Prince Benedict, sixth in line to the throne - it looks like nothing will ever go as planned again. And as Christmas rapidly approaches the distinction between family festivities and Royalty becomes ever more apparent.With the paparazzi hounding her, her job on the line and some rather frustrating royal training, Kumari feels panic set in.Does loving Prince Charming mean she'll get her fairy tale ending - and on her own terms?What readers are saying:'Two very enthusiastic thumbs up on this excellent royal romance!''A lovely, feel good story''I could not put this book down once I had started''I adored this book, it is feisty, romantic, and clearly a lot of love and research has gone into the story''A beautiful, feel good, romantic book''A hug in a book! Sparkly, delightful and so romantic.'

It was the perfect marriage until they fell in love.Chaya is a young woman torn between her duty to family and her life in the UK. While her traditional Sri Lankan parents want her to settle down into marriage, what they don't know is that Chaya has turned away the one true love of her life, Noah, terrified of their disapproval.Gimhana is hiding his sexuality from his family. It's easy enough to pretend he's straight when he lives half a world away in the UK. But it's getting harder and harder to turn down the potential brides his parents keep finding for him.When Chaya and Gimhana meet, a marriage of convenience seems like the perfect solution to their problems. Together they have everything - friendship, stability and their parents' approval. But when both Chaya and Gimhana find themselves falling in love outside of their marriage, they're left with an impossible decision risk everything they've built together, or finally follow their heart?Will they choose love, or carry on living a lie?An emotional, page turning read about love, family and the secrets we keep, for fans of Amanda Prowse, Ayisha Malik and Susan Lewis.Praise for Jeevani Charika:'A compelling, passionate and captivating must read!...I thoroughly enjoyed reading this beautiful book' Dash Fan Book ReviewsThis Stolen Life is a journey that is not to be missedthis story moved me beyond measureI just know it will be one book that will stay with me in the coming months.' Stacy is Reading'I loved this book... Jeevani Charika has created such soulful characters that they make reading this book an absolute pleasure This is a heart-warming 5 star read.' (5 stars) Jan's Book Buzz'truly engaging characters that are believable and a story that is applicable the world over. I found myself not wanting to put the book down.' Jen Med's Book Reviews'filled with emotional turmoil and love, this is a story that took me completely by surprise. A gorgeous and memorable gem of a book with well written and likeable characters who will stay with me for some time to come.' Cal Turner Reviews'The story is gripping, emotional and really unique I loved it and I heartily recommend it.' Goodreads reviewer'From the very first few pages I was hooked This was just beautiful in many ways.' (5 stars) Goodreads reviewer

'A compelling, passionate and captivating must read!... I thoroughly enjoyed reading this beautiful book' Dash Fan Book ReviewsWould you tell the truth, if it meant losing your one true love?Soma is a shy young woman adrift in a strange new country. After moving from Sri Lanka to Yorkshire to become a nanny to baby Louis, Soma tries to settle into life in the U.K., even if every day presents her with a new challenge, from trying new food or getting to grips with the language.But the one thing Soma never counted on was falling in love. When she meets Sahan, a Sri Lankan student at the local university, the two feel an instant attraction. Meeting in secret so that Sahan can teach Soma English, their friendship quickly blooms into something more. But their differing backgrounds Soma is from poverty, while Sahan is the son of a wealthy family and cousin to Soma's employer means they have to hide their love from the world.While they bare their souls to each other, Sahan has no idea that Soma is hiding a huge secret from him but as her lies come crashing down, Soma is faced with an impossible choice. Should she tell the truth even if means losing Sahan?A moving, unique and utterly engrossing love story, previously published as This Stolen Life, about how well we really know the person we fall in love with readers of Amanda Prowse, Jojo Moyes and Diane Chamberlain will be captivated.Readers are loving When Soma Met Sahan:'When Soma Met Sahan is a journey that is not to be missed...this story moved me beyond measureI just know it will be one book that will stay with me in the coming months.' Stacy is Reading'I loved this book... Jeevani Charika has created such soulful characters that they make reading this book an absolute pleasure This is a heart-warming 5 star read.' (5 stars) Jan's Book Buzz'truly engaging characters that are believable and a story that is applicable the world over. I found myself not wanting to put the book down.' Jen Med's Book Reviews'filled with emotional turmoil and love, this is a story that took me completely by surprise. A gorgeous and memorable gem of a book with well written and likeable characters who will stay with me for some time to come.' Cal Turner Reviews'The story is gripping, emotional and really unique I loved it and I heartily recommend it.' Goodreads reviewer'From the very first few pages I was hooked This was just beautiful in many ways. Perfect for a holiday read.' (5 stars) Goodreads reviewer'It was a simple story with plenty of twists to keep a reader hooked, and the added dash of culture that may be unfamiliar to some, but gives it the spice to make you savour it.' (5 stars) Goodreads reviewerI really enjoyed reading about these two women, Soma and YamunaThe opening was tense and exciting, and there was a definite pageturner aspect to the story as I waited for Soma's past to catch up with her.' Goodreads reviewer'What a captivating storyit pulled me instantly with its heart wrenching emotion' Netgalley reviewer'The story was not complex, it was not simple, it was just perfect. The characters were relatable and real.' A Soccer Mom's Book Blog