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'Witty, Warm, and Wonderful. I loved it!' Milly JohnsonSometimes all it takes to make the world a better place is a small act of kindness...'A truly wonderful and heartwarming read' Heidi Swain'I loved it' Clare MackintoshThe perfect feel-good read for fans of Milly Johnson, Lucy Diamond and Jenny ColganWhen Ceri Price arrives in the small seaside village in West Wales, she only means to stay for a couple of nights - long enough to scatter her mother's ashes, and then go back to her life as a successful make-up entrepreneur.But when a case of mistaken identities means she lands a job as the barmaid in the local pub, she unexpectedly finds friendship, and perhaps a chance at love.But when the plans for a new housing estate put the local woodland under threat, she fears the way of life here could disappear.Then mysterious acts of kindness start springing up around the village - a string of bunting adorns the streets, a new village signpost appears out of nowhere and someone provides paint to spruce up the houses on the seafront. Who is behind these acts of kindness and can they help in the race to save the village from the faceless developers...?Welcome to the Village of Love. Where friendship flourishes and love blossoms...*********Readers are loving this gorgeously feel-good uplifting novel:'An absolute joy. Five stars' Isabelle Broom, Heat 'Heartwarming, wise, funny and romantic...this is a delight' Rachael Lucas, bestselling author of Wildflower Bay'A truly wonderful and heartwarming read' Heidi Swain, Sunday Times bestselling author of Sleigh Rides and Silver Bells at the Christmas Fair 'I absolutely loved it!' Cathy Bramley, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Lemon Tree Cafe'A perfect feel-good read that will lift your spirits no end' The Sun'An adorable life-affirming book' Rowan Coleman'This wonderfully warm, funny and inspirational story from Laura Kemp will have you cheering from first page to last. It's the kind of book that rekindles your hope in good things. I loved it!' Miranda Dickinson'I have completely and utterly fallen in love with this book; with the characters, the setting and the wonderfully written story. Beautifully brilliant. I love this book. Five stars'. Anne, Random Things Through My Letterbox'This really is a wonderful book. With fabulous characters and a beautiful setting. This book will make you want to spread your own acts of kindness and make the lives of people that you meet just that little bit better. Absolutely loved it. Five stars.' Karen, Goodreads reviewer'A beautiful book...I loved it...you can't help but feel better about life once you have read it. It puts a smile on your face. It is uplifting, shares the best of human kindness and makes you appreciate that life is so much more than material possessions. It really is a feel-good book, that is perfect for those cold winter evenings. Five stars.' Jo, Goodreads reviewer'A very entertaining, page-turning book, that was just that little bit different character-wise, and with a lovely ending. Very enjoyable.' Claire, Goodreads reviewer'I really enjoyed this book and highly recommend it as a cosy sit by the fire with a cuppa read, and I defy you to try reading it without the sound of the lovely welsh voices in your head.' Lorraine, Goodreads reviewer

''Witty, Warm, and Wonderful. I loved it!'' Milly JohnsonSometimes all it takes to make the world a better place is a small act of kindness...''A truly wonderful and heartwarming read'' Heidi Swain''I loved it'' Clare Mackintosh

The perfect feel-good read for fans of Milly Johnson, Lucy Diamond and Jenny Colgan

When Ceri Price arrives in the small seaside village in West Wales, she only means to stay for a couple of nights - long enough to scatter her mother''s ashes, and then go back to her life as a successful make-up entrepreneur.But when a case of mistaken identities means she lands a job as the barmaid in the local pub, she unexpectedly finds friendship, and perhaps a chance at love.But when the plans for a new housing estate put the local woodland under threat, she fears the way of life here could disappear.Then mysterious acts of kindness start springing up around the village - a string of bunting adorns the streets, a new village signpost appears out of nowhere and someone provides paint to spruce up the houses on the seafront. Who is behind these acts of kindness and can they help in the race to save the village from the faceless developers...?Welcome to the Village of Love. Where friendship flourishes and love blossoms...*********Readers are loving this gorgeously feel-good uplifting novel:''An absolute joy. Five stars'' Isabelle Broom, Heat ''Heartwarming, wise, funny and romantic...this is a delight'' Rachael Lucas, bestselling author of Wildflower Bay''A truly wonderful and heartwarming read'' Heidi Swain, Sunday Times bestselling author of Sleigh Rides and Silver Bells at the Christmas Fair ''I absolutely loved it!'' Cathy Bramley, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Lemon Tree Cafe''A perfect feel-good read that will lift your spirits no end'' The Sun''An adorable life-affirming book'' Rowan Coleman''This wonderfully warm, funny and inspirational story from Laura Kemp will have you cheering from first page to last. It''s the kind of book that rekindles your hope in good things. I loved it!'' Miranda Dickinson''I have completely and utterly fallen in love with this book; with the characters, the setting and the wonderfully written story. Beautifully brilliant. I love this book. Five stars''. Anne, Random Things Through My Letterbox''This really is a wonderful book. With fabulous characters and a beautiful setting. This book will make you want to spread your own acts of kindness and make the lives of people that you meet just that little bit better. Absolutely loved it. Five stars.'' Karen, Goodreads reviewer''A beautiful book...I loved it...you can''t help but feel better about life once you have read it. It puts a smile on your face. It is uplifting, shares the best of human kindness and makes you appreciate that life is so much more than material possessions. It really is a feel-good book, that is perfect for those cold winter evenings. Five stars.'' Jo, Goodreads reviewer''A very entertaining, page-turning book, that was just that little bit different character-wise, and with a lovely ending. Very enjoyable.'' Claire, Goodreads reviewer''I really enjoyed this book and highly recommend it as a cosy sit by the fire with a cuppa read, and I defy you to try reading it without the sound of the lovely welsh voices in your head.'' Lorraine, Goodreads reviewer

'A delight from the first page to the last' Milly Johnson'Laugh-out-loud funny, as warm as it is witty...If you love Milly Johnson you will love Laura Kemp' Debbie JohnsonCharlotte Bold is nothing like her name - she is shy and timid and just wants a quiet life. When her job doing the traffic news on the radio in London is relocated to Sunshine FM in Mumbles, she jumps at the chance for a new start in Wales. But when she arrives she discovers that she's not there to do the travel news - she's there to front the graveyard evening show. And she's not sure she can do it.Thrust into the limelight, she must find her voice and a way to cope. And soon she realises that she's not the only person who finds life hard - out there her listeners are lonely too. And her show is the one keeping them going.Can Charlotte seize the day and make the most of her new home? And will she be able to breathe new life into the tiny radio station too...?'It will make you giggle, cheer and feel good - basically it's a hug in book form. Hugely recommended' Fabulous Magazine'It's brilliant, so fresh and funny' Katy Regan

'The equivalent of someone pouring Welsh honey into your heart' MILLY JOHNSON'Gorgeous characters, heart-breakingly real, warm and funny pitch-perfect story' MIRANDA DICKINSON'Uplifting and romantic, I couldn't put it down!' DEBBIE JOHNSON'Gorgeous and big-hearted, perfect to escape with this summer!' HOLLY MARTIN'Laura's writing is breathtakingly beautiful and packed with wit and warmth' CATHY BRAMLEY'Relatable, fun, perfect summer escapism!' HELEN ROLFEOne summer to change her life... Wanda Williams has always dreamed of leaving her wellies behind her and travelling the world! Yet every time she comes close to following her heart, life always seems to get in the way.So, when her mother ends up in hospital and her sister finds out she's pregnant with twins, Wanda knows that only she can save the crumbling campsite at the family farm.Together with her friends in the village, she sets about sprucing up the site, mowing the fields, replanting the allotment and baking homemade goodies for the campers.But when a long-lost face from her past turns up, Wanda's world is turned upside-down. And under a starry sky, anything can happen...Praise for Laura Kemp:'Witty, warm and wonderful. I loved it!' MILLY JOHNSON'Warm, funny, sweet...what a fab read' LUCY DIAMOND'A truly wonderful and heart-warming read' HEIDI SWAIN'An absolute joy' ISABELLE BROOM'I loved it' CLARE MACKINTOSH'An adorable life-affirming book' ROWAN COLEMAN

''The equivalent of someone pouring Welsh honey into your heart'' MILLY JOHNSON''Gorgeous characters, heart-breakingly real, warm and funny pitch-perfect story'' MIRANDA DICKINSON''Uplifting and romantic, I couldn''t put it down!'' DEBBIE JOHNSON''Gorgeous and big-hearted, perfect to escape with this summer!'' HOLLY MARTIN''Laura''s writing is breathtakingly beautiful and packed with wit and warmth'' CATHY BRAMLEY''Relatable, fun, perfect summer escapism!'' HELEN ROLFE

One summer to change her life...

Wanda Williams has always dreamed of leaving her wellies behind her and travelling the world! Yet every time she comes close to following her heart, life always seems to get in the way.So, when her mother ends up in hospital and her sister finds out she''s pregnant with twins, Wanda knows that only she can save the crumbling campsite at the family farm.Together with her friends in the village, she sets about sprucing up the site, mowing the fields, replanting the allotment and baking homemade goodies for the campers.But when a long-lost face from her past turns up, Wanda''s world is turned upside-down. And under a starry sky, anything can happen...Praise for Laura Kemp:''Witty, warm and wonderful. I loved it!'' MILLY JOHNSON''Warm, funny, sweet...what a fab read'' LUCY DIAMOND''A truly wonderful and heart-warming read'' HEIDI SWAIN''An absolute joy'' ISABELLE BROOM''I loved it'' CLARE MACKINTOSH''An adorable life-affirming book'' ROWAN COLEMAN

'Playful and joyous and packed with Laura's gentle warmth and wicked humour. Loved it!' MILLY JOHNSON'A lovely, uplifting story' DEBBIE JOHNSON'Laura Kemp's signature warmth shines through to create a book that is like a big, warm cwtch' DARCIE BOLEYN'Warmed my heart, flipped my tummy and dampened my eyes. Lovely!' JO CLEGGOne chance encounter might just change everything...On the day that Betty meets Guy, her life is changed forever. She never thought she'd see him again, but a few months later, realizes she has something of his that needs returning...So, she writes him a letter. It's the perfect solution for Betty - it means she doesn't need to tell Guy about what really happened that day, and the secret she's been hiding.For Guy, Betty's letter arrives at his repair shop at the perfect time. His whole world has come crashing down around him and for the first time in a long time, he starts to feel hopeful.But can you really begin to fall in love with someone you've only met once...?

''Playful and joyous and packed with Laura''s gentle warmth and wicked humour. Loved it!'' MILLY JOHNSON''A lovely, uplifting story'' DEBBIE JOHNSON''Laura Kemp''s signature warmth shines through to create a book that is like a big, warm cwtch'' DARCIE BOLEYN''Warmed my heart, flipped my tummy and dampened my eyes. Lovely!'' JO CLEGG

One chance encounter might just change everything...

On the day that Betty meets Guy, her life is changed forever. She never thought she''d see him again, but a few months later, realizes she has something of his that needs returning... So, she writes him a letter. It''s the perfect solution for Betty - it means she doesn''t need to tell Guy about what really happened that day, and the secret she''s been hiding. For Guy, Betty''s letter arrives at his repair shop at the perfect time. His whole world has come crashing down around him and for the first time in a long time, he starts to feel hopeful. But can you really begin to fall in love with someone you''ve only met once...?

It’s Mums Like Us vs Mother Superiors. Which side are you on? A fun, witty novel about what it's like to be an ordinary mum...Attention, all lardies!Are you sick to death of mum-upmanship at the school gates?Have you had your fill of Mother Superiors who lose their baby weight in six weeks while you’re still carrying yours years later?Do you crave the company of like-minded mums who will admit motherhood smells not of roses but of dirty nappies?Well, look no further than Mums Like Us, a weekly group where knackered mums can let rip about kids, husbands and work. So join our rejection of perfection, and fight for ‘good enough’ parenting. And drink. And lots of cake.Stella Smith Mums Like Us Chairwoman

From the author of Mums Like Us comes a fun, witty novel about what it's like when an ordinary mum has had enough. Perfect for fans of Pedigree Mum and The Mummyfesto.It was just a squashed grape on the kitchen floor. Hardly a reason to get upset, right? But six years of motherhood has left Lisa Stratton feeling like a skivvy. Every morning before she’s opened her eyes, she starts her mental inventory of jobs to do. And just like yesterday, the day before and every day since she became a mum, she’s woken up knackered. So when her husband deliberately steps over the grape because it’s ‘her responsibility’ to run the house, it tips her over the edge. He wasn’t always like this – they used to share everything. Then the kids came along and he saw it as an excuse to sit back. But this time things are going to change. Lisa has made a decision. She’s going on strike…

''Witty, warm and wise with the funniest one-liners - totally loved every page. Laura Kemp delivers another winner'' MILLY JOHNSON. ''Warm, funny, sweet *and* spicy, what a fab read'' LUCY DIAMOND. ''A warm-hearted, laugh-out-loud story of the things we do (or don''t do) in pursuit of love. Sexy, witty and wise, with moments that will steal your heart, prepare to fall for Frankie Green!'' MIRANDA DICKINSON. A laugh-out-loud, feel good, romantic comedy, which will take you on an enlightening emotional rollercoaster. Perfect for the fans of Sophie Kinsella and Jane Costello. Frankie Green''s happy ever after is put on hold when her childhood sweetheart husband complains things are boring in bed. When he asks for some space, she sets out to win him back by getting herself a sex education. Little does she know that her hilarious, tender and embarrassing journey of enlightenment is going to change everything... A story full of humour, heartache and happiness, of friendship, coming of age and overcoming insecurity. What readers are saying about The Late Blossoming of Frankie Green: ''One of the most funniest books I have ever read'' ''An easy, light-hearted, perfect summer read that you won''t want to put down'' ''Grabbed my attention from the start'' ''Chick lit at its best... definitely worth reading'' Laura Kemp''s latest novel, WHATEVER HAPPENED TO VICKY HOPE''S BACK UP MAN? is out now! Search: 9781784977009.

''Read this book while on holiday – and loved it! I would highly recommend!'' RACHEL ABBOTT. A funny, feel-good coming-of-age novel which asks if the past can ever be part of your future. Twenty-one and insecure, Vicky Hope comes up with a plan on the eve of travelling the world with her high-flying friend, Kat Lloyd: if she isn''t married by the time she''s thirty, she''ll marry her geeky best mate Mikey Murphy. Fast-forward eight-and-a-bit years, Vicky, now Vee wakes up on her thirtieth birthday in Brighton, expecting a proposal of marriage from her arty boyfriend Jez. Instead he tells her their relationship is over and she has no choice but to return to her parents'' home. Devastated and alone in her childhood bedroom, she decides she has nothing to lose and tracks down her two old mates. With shock, she discovers Mikey, now Murphy, is a successful app designer driven by his tragic upbringing. Kat, or Kate, never made it – but she hides a devastating secret, which threatens the happiness of all three. What people are saying about WHAT HAPPENED TO VICKY HOPE''S BACK UP MAN? ''Gorgeous! Funny, clever, romantic and real, it''s brilliant'' RACHAEL LUCAS ''A delightful story of lasting friendship & first love'' ''I enjoyed every page'' ''A read full of love, laughter and tears. The kind of book that lingers in the mind'' ''Get a cuppa, get on the sofa, and settle down to a good old entertaining story!''

She came west to start a new life... But what is she running from?Married to a man she barely knows, nineteen- year- old Emily Ives has hopes of starting a new life in her small, Michigan town. Soon she is pregnant, and shocked to discover her husband's charm masks a violent nature. When a fire claims the lives of her loved ones, she has one choice, escape on the Oregon Trail to the Black Hills, where her uncle and his wife are waiting.But there's one hitch...Caleb Merritt has lived his life in shadow since the death of his wife. When he finds Emily about to give birth in the back of a wagon, he offers to help, only to find himself drawn to her when he should be running the other way. She has secrets, that's for certain, and the last thing Caleb needs is more heartbreak.When tragedy splits the wagon party in two, Emily discovers the husband she thought was dead is not only alive, but hunting her. With her life and a long-lost treasure hanging in the balance, Emily must confront the past if she ever hopes to see the future."e;A stunning tour de force set against the backdrop of the American West."e; –Rob Samborn, award winning author of The Painted Souls series

Abandoned by an eccentric father on the eve of her twelfth birthday, Justine Cook has lived with her fair share of unanswered questions. Now, ten years later she leaves her life in southern Michigan and heads north to the mysterious town of Lantern Creek after seeing his picture in a local newspaper. Once there, she discovers her father had been leading a double life and meets the autistic brother she never knew--a young man who is mute but able to read her mind.When a local girl who looks like Justine is mysteriously murdered, she joins forces with sheriff's deputy Dylan Locke to capture the killer. But the more they dig for clues to the past, the closer they come to discovering a secret someone will kill to protect. Justine begins to show signs of supernatural power and faces her greatest challenge when she combats an immortal enemy that has hunted her family for generations.