Victoria Connelly – författare

Thirty-year-old Celeste Hamilton’s life is at a crossroads: she has just left a disastrous marriage, and her estranged mother has recently died, leaving the family’s rose business in jeopardy. Reluctantly, Celeste returns to the family home, a moated manor house in Suffolk, to help her two younger sisters sort out the estate and revive the business.Having endured the fallout from her mother’s Narcissistic Personality Disorder when she was younger, Celeste is filled with self-doubt and crippling insecurities. But she must find the strength and courage to take charge and make some tough decisions to keep the old house from falling down around them.The Rose Girls is an uplifting, tender and romantic story of courage, perseverance and the healing power of family.

United by tragedy, can two broken souls make each other whole?After the tragic loss of his wife, Helen, Luke Hansard is desperate to keep her memory alive. In an effort to stay close to her, he reaches out to an online friend Helen often mentioned: a reclusive photographer with a curious interest in beautiful but broken objects. But first he must find her—and she doesn’t want to be found.Orla Kendrick lives alone in the ruins of a remote Suffolk castle, hiding from the haunting past that has left her physically and emotionally scarred. In her fortress, she can keep a safe distance from prying eyes, surrounded by her broken treasures and insulated from the world outside.When Luke tracks Orla down, he is determined to help her in the way Helen wanted to: by encouraging her out of her isolation and back into the world. But Orla has never seen her refuge as a prison and, when painful secrets and dangerous threats begin to resurface, Luke’s good deed is turned on its head.As they work through their grief for Helen in very different ways, will these two broken souls be able to heal?

They have the whole summer ahead of them. Is it enough to rekindle the friendship they once shared?Harriet Greenleaf dreams of spending the summer in a beautiful ancient priory on the Somerset coast with her two best friends—but her dream is bittersweet. On the one hand, it’s a chance to reconnect three lives that have drifted apart; on the other, she has a devastating secret to share that will change everything between them forever.First to arrive is Audrey—the workaholic who’s heading for a heart attack unless she slows down and makes time for herself. Then Lisa, the happy-go-lucky flirt who’s always struggled to commit to anyone—or anything. Ever the optimist, can Harriet remind them of the joy in their lives and the importance of celebrating good friendship before it’s gone?Through the highs and lows of a long, glorious summer, these three women will rediscover what it means to be there for each other—before they face the hardest of goodbyes.

‘What a story!!! I loved it all …. The characters, the settings, I felt like I was just there seeing it all take place. Wonderful!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Katherine Roberts is fed up with men. As a lecturer specialising in the works of Jane Austen, she knows that the ideal man only exists within the pages of Pride & Prejudice and that in real life there is no such thing. Determined to go it alone, she finds all the comfort she needs reading her guilty pleasure – regency romances from the pen of Lorna Warwick – with whom she has now struck up an intimate correspondence.Austen fanatic, Robyn Love, is blessed with a name full of romance, but her love life is far from perfect. Stuck in a rut with a bonehead boyfriend, Jace, and a job she can do with her eyes shut – her life has hit a dead end. Robyn would love to escape from it all but wouldn't know where to start.They both decide to attend the annual Jane Austen Conference at sumptuous Purley Hall, overseen by the actress and national treasure, Dame Pamela Harcourt. Robyn is hoping to escape from Jace for the weekend and indulge in her passion for all things Austen. Katherine is hoping that Lorna Warwick will be in attendance and is desperate to meet her new best friend in the flesh.But nothing goes according to plan and Robyn is aghast when Jace insists on accompanying her, whilst Katherine is disappointed to learn that Lorna won't be coming.However, an Austen weekend wouldn't be the same without a little intrigue, and Robyn and Katherine are about to get much more than they bargained for. Because where Jane Austen is concerned, romance is never very far away… A romance-filled page-turner for any Austen fanatic who’s ever dreamt of spending a weekend with Mr Darcy… Readers are swept swept away by A Weekend with Mr Darcy:‘What an amazing book. I could not put it down, I even found myself reading on the move.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I loved this book so much I've now bought the rest of the series. A brilliant holiday read, even if you're not a Jane Austin fan you'll love these books.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I was going through a very stressful time and needed a bit of escapism. This book fit the bill! Romantic, funny and plenty of stuff about Jane Austen. It is the perfect stress buster!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘The story captivated me from the start and I couldn't put it down.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Excellent for those of us that like all things Darcy – yum!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Have not been able to put this novel down! A lovely story brought to life with characters you want to meet. Loved every page.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The sparkling follow-up to A Weekend with Mr Darcy from Victoria Connelly – set to become the Richard Curtis of the chick-lit world! Die-hard romantic, Kay Ashton, uses her inheritance to open a B&B in the seaside town of Lyme Regis and is dumbstruck when the cast and crew of a new production of Persuasion descend, needing a place to stay. Kay can't believe her luck – especially when she realises that heart throb actor Oli Wade Owen will be sleeping under her very own roof!Meanwhile, co-star Gemma Reilly is worried that her acting isn't up to scratch, despite landing a plum role. She finds a sympathetic ear in shy producer, Adam Craig, who is as baffled by the film world as she is. Kay thinks the two are meant for each other and can't resist a spot of matchmaking.Then, when Oli turns his trademark charm on Kay, it seems that she has found her real-life hero. But do heroes really exist? Featuring a cast of characters that could have stepped out of a Jane Austen novel, this is the perfect read for fans of Katie Fforde and Alexandra Potter. Readers are in love with The Perfect Hero:‘Another fantastic read by Victoria. Curl up on the sofa and enjoy. Get lost in the scenery, the romance! Just read it.’ Reader review, 5 stars‘I loved this. Buy it. It's worth it and then some.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Love… Easy read, but oh so engrossing.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Excellent… I could just imagine the scene of each page I turned… I couldn't put the book down, I just had to find out what happened next ! Definitely a 5 star rating.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Great storyline especially if you are a Jane Austen fan. The Austen connection is brill but it would still be a good read for non Austen fans. A lovely easy to read romance novel.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

When the stresses of being an A-list actress get too much for her, Connie Gordon decides to escape to a tiny Scottish village. But little does she realise that whilst Lochnabrae might be quiet, it’s far from sleepy…Beautiful, rich, famous – and seriously stressed, actress Connie Gordon is ready for a change. Deciding to accept an invitation from her fan club in Scotland, Connie kisses goodbye to her ex-boyfriends, stalkers and double-crossing agents, and prepares herself for complete relaxation.But swapping the Hollywood Hills for the Highlands of Scotland doesn’t make for the easiest of transitions and, when she meets local playwright, Alastair McInnes, who’s sworn he’ll never become involved with another actress again, sparks fly, and the sleepy village of Lochnabrae will never be the same again.Get your running shoes on to catch the latest hilarious, charming and utterly engaging novel from Victoria Connelly, chick-lit’s answer to Richard Curtis!

‘Such a brilliant book, Victoria has done it again. So unputdownable!!!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sun, sea and secrets… A week on the sunny Greek island of Kethos is just what Alice Archer needs, even if she has to put up with her difficult sister. Stella’s tantrums and diva-like demands are a fair price to pay for crystal-clear waters, blue skies and white clifftop villas.When Alice meets Milo, a handsome gardener at the Villa Argenti, for the first time she suddenly feels beautiful, alluring and confident. But is it just holiday magic or will the irresistible pull between Alice and Milo survive against all odds? For fans of Katie Fforde and Alexandra Potter, this heartwarming, romantic novel is the perfect escapist read. Readers are loving Wish You Were Here:‘I absolutely adored this… it’s light and romantic and it makes you feel good reading it… Every time I opened my kindle I was back on the Greek Islands with a smile on my face. Fabulous :)’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘What a fantastic book… I thoroughly loved this… in fact putting it down was the issue - sheer brilliance.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Like a holiday from real life. If well written, absorbing holiday reading is your thing – this, ladies and gentlemen, is how it’s done.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A lovely easy-to-read story that paints a great picture… I read the book over several just-before-bed sittings, only putting it down because I was too tired to go on. Given a lazy day at the beach, I could easily have devoured it in one long go.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Such a great story… you find yourself almost believing that maybe just maybe it all could happen? Beautifully done!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I absolutely adored this… You could almost feel the warmth of the sun, smell the roses and hear the birdsong… I was sorry when I came to the end!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Nina Elliot is tired of her life. She’s not sure how it happened but, somewhere along the way, she lost track of where it was all going.So one fateful day, she makes a brave decision: she’s going to leave it all behind. Taking a job deep in the English countryside, Nina does just that. Ensconced at the Old Mill, she settles into daily life with the Milton family, where she works as a researcher for author Dudley.With endless summer days stretching out ahead of her, Nina couldn’t be happier. But her quiet life is soon interrupted when the handsome Milton boys return home – for they plan to make sure this really is a summer to remember… Relax and enjoy a breath of warm summer air with every turn of the page in the delightful new novel from Victoria Connelly – bestselling author of Wish You Were Here. Fans of Alexandra Potter and Katie Fforde won’t be able to resist. What readers are saying about One Summer to Remember:‘Had me gripped from the start… easy reading for summer abroad or sat in a garden in Devon!!! :-)’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Such a sweet book about the romance of summer months spent in the beautiful Norfolk coastline, makes me wish to be there now… The story unfolds thick and fast and made me want more… wonderful.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Brilliant, from the first page to the last. Well written and have devoured it in two days as couldn't wait to see what happens next. Highly recommend as a great romantic read to get lost in.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I just loved reading this book. It was so light hearted and in fact I didn't want to put it down until I'd finished it!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐