Rhoda Baxter – författare

Cinderella's mistletoe kiss!Hotel tycoon Tristan needs to lay low after a media scandal…so why not go undercover as a guest at one of his own country hotels? His mind isn’t on work for long, though. When he meets captivating local Maddie, he’s soon swept up in finding someone who cares about him, not his wealth. But Maddie is reeling after being betrayed by her conman ex and Tristan knows trusting him doesn’t come easy… When his true identity comes out, will he lose her forever? Perfect for fans of: 🎄 Festive romance🎭 Hidden identity

Snowed in and loved up?In this How to Inherit a Fortune story, Arlowe needs a fairy tale. Since an accident shattered her family, her sunny outlook has faded. So an out-of-the-blue chance to inherit millions from her long-lost grandmother feels like fate. The only catch: she must find a husband! Enter Hart Sinclair. As Arlowe’s best friend, the brooding millionaire won’t let her do anything rash. He arrives in Austria just in time…for them to become snowbound! And for Arlowe to realise there is more between them than she’s allowed herself to admit…Cinderella's mistletoe kiss!Hotel tycoon Tristan needs to lay low after a media scandal…so why not go undercover as a guest at one of his own country hotels? His mind isn’t on work for long, though. When he meets captivating local Maddie, he’s soon swept up in finding someone who cares about him, not his wealth. But Maddie is reeling after being betrayed by her conman ex and Tristan knows trusting him doesn’t come easy… When his true identity comes out, will he lose her forever? Includes 2 titles! Perfect for fans of: 💓 Forced proximity🎄 Festive romance👫 Friends to lovers

Confessions of a Snowbound Prince Après-ski by royal decree! In this Royally Ever After story, disguised as a ski instructor, Prince Nick arrives in the Canadian Rockies for one last taste of freedom—no crown, just the rush of snow beneath his skis. Then he meets guarded resort manager Samantha. Nick doesn’t intend to get close, yet in a shared snowbound moment, he discovers the cracks in her grief-forged defences…and his plans unravel. Now, Nick must decide: return to duty, or confess his identity and fight for the unexpected love he’s found on the slopes? RSVP to a Royal Charade Throne together…for for ever? When a fire breaks out at an exclusive event Clarissa is running, she is rescued by a stranger. And as the smoke clears, she and the paparazzi are shocked to see her hand in hand with palace heartthrob Prince Max! With rumours of a royal romance already flying, Max makes her a proposal—to be his fake date! Max can rewrite his playboy reputation, and being on his arm opens doors Clarissa never dreamed of… Swept into their fairy-tale fauxmance, will four weeks with Prince Charming be enough?Perfect for fans of:👑 Royal🤭 Fake dating💓 Forced proximity

Can you ever forgive your first love? Jack broke Sue's heart when she was eighteen. Twenty five years later, Sue is busy running her bakery and fighting off competition from the new bistro in the village and has no time for romance. After more than two decades away, Jack returns to the village he grew up in. Seeing Sue rekindles all the feelings he thought were long buried.But will Sue forgive him for leaving…  especially when she finds out that his daughter runs the enemy bistro? If you like small town romances, character driven plots and sparkling dialogue, you'll love this standalone short story by award nominated author Rhoda Baxter. Pick up Pat's Pantry to discover this heartwarming new series today!

Oxford Ball: One Event Planner, One Childhood Crush, and a Whole Lot of Hilarious Chaos!Stevie's determined to prove she's a grown-up, even if it means tackling the fundraising ball from hell. A crumbling mansion, a committee that's a comedy of errors, and a budget that's basically a wish list? Check. But then, her childhood crush, Tom, strides back into her life, all grown up and distractingly handsome. Suddenly, "e;adulting"e; gets a whole lot more complicated.Tom, haunted by his mother's expectations, just wants to prevent a social disaster. But he didn't count on Stevie. She's no longer the kid sister he remembers, and her fiery determination is as captivating as her smile. Can they survive the ball, their families, and the undeniable spark between them?Shortlisted for the 2017 Romantic Comedy Award from the Romantic Novelists' Association, Girl Having a Ball by Rhoda Baxter delivers laugh-out-loud moments and heartwarming romance. Perfect for fans of Mhairi McFarlane and Sue Moorcroft.

Can one springtime in a sleepy village change the tracks of your entire life?Poppy put her career on hold when she returned home to care for her mother. Now that her mum is better, Poppy can finally leave her job at the steam railway cafe and reclaim her old life.Scott is grieving his lost wife and needs to get away from London and all that reminds him of her. When he volunteers at the local steam railway, the last thing he expects is to meet someone like Poppy. As they prepare the Valentine's Day dining train to puff through the Yorkshire countryside, an unlikely friendship blossoms. Scott encourages Poppy to dream big again, while Poppy helps Scott find his footing in a world that feels far too fragile.But the big city is calling Poppy back. Can Scott overcome the ghosts of his past to follow her there, or will their paths diverge just as they've finally found each other?An uplifting, emotional, low spice British romance perfect for fans of Milly Johnson, Cathy Bramley, and Jessica Redland. This book was written by a human. The author and characters are all from England, so the spelling is in UK English.

Steam, soot, and a second chance at safety ... Can Dora find her way home this Christmas?Engineer Dora is more comfortable with a wrench than a camera. A former teen model, she traded the runway for fixing steam trains on a Heritage Railway and now she's built a life protected by iron-clad boundaries. She finally feels safe - until the Christmas Express brings the threat of bankruptcy and a donor who doesn't understand the word "e;no."e;Adam swapped his city suit for farm overalls to save his family's struggling estate, now he's drowning in debt and his father's disapproval. He's admired Dora from afar for years, but she's made it clear she's not interested.When a winter storm crashes a tree through Dora's roof, she's forced to move into Adam's farmhouse. Under the same roof, the ice between them begins to thaw. Adam realizes the "e;cold"e; engineer is actually a woman healing from a fractured past and Dora dares to hope that Adam is a man who will truly respect her space.But when a festive celebration turns into a nightmare, Dora assumes history will repeat itself and retreats into her shell. With the farm facing ruin and the railway on the brink of closure, Dora and Adam must decide: will they retreat to their separate bunkers, or can they move beyond their past hurts to stand together?This closed-door (low spice) cosy romance is a standalone novel and is ideal for fans of Milly Johnson or Jessica Redland.