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And Now You're BackA poignant, laught-out-loud, feel good story about second chances, star crossed lovers, and finding your way home.
They thought they’d never see him again… Didi Laing met her first love, Shay Mason, on a magical winter visit to Venice. For six months after that they were rapturously happy together and Shay came to work at Didi’s parents’ hotel in the Cotswolds. One event changed everything, shocking the town, and leading to Shay’s disappearance. In the thirteen years after Shay walked out, no one expects ever to hear from him again. Then one day, out of the blue, Shay returns to Elliscombe to fulfill his father’s dying wish and unintentionally upends Didi’s life. Moving into the best suite in her hotel sparks all kinds of rumors and sets off a chain of events that affects the whole town. The residents of Elliscombe all have their own stories and secrets, more intertwined than anyone could have guessed...
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About the author:With over 11 million copies sold, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author JILL MANSELL writes irresistible and funny, poignant and romantic tales for women in the tradition of Marian Keyes, Sophie Kinsella and Jojo Moyes. She lives with her partner and their children in Bristol, England.
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Two's CompanyWhat happens when a relationship is too good to be true...?
Life’s a dream for celebrity couple Jack and Cass Mandeville. With killer style, A-list day jobs, and an envious marriage, the Mandevilles have captured the hearts of the people and the affections of the press. Their lives couldn’t be more picture perfect—that is, until Jack turns forty and his world turns upside down when a stunning, and strikingly intelligent, redhead named Imogen interviews the couple for a high-profile magazine. Like a bolt of lightning, Jack is hit with a midlife crisis of epic proportions, bursting Jack and Cass’ proverbial bubble. This drastic turn of events sends their entire family, friends, local community, and fans around the country, into a tailspin. Cass can only hope Jack will snap out of it soon, but it’s too late already—nothing will ever be the same again...
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It Started With a SecretTheir happy-ever-after is within reach…but only if they’re willing to tell the truth.
Lainey and Kit arrive at their new jobs in blissful, summery Cornwall only to find themselves in the midst of a lovable but chaotic family—where every member is having an identity crisis at the same time. Widowed mom Majella has done her best for years, but can’t quite grasp why things are falling apart. It’s what she doesn’t know that’s causing the chaos, because everyone is keeping secrets. In classic Jill Mansell style, our heroine and her friends are drawn through a hilarious multi-generational soap opera in which, by the end, happily-ever-afters are available to anyone willing to tell the truth about their heart’s desire.
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Mixed DoublesNew Year’s resolutions never go according to plan…
Liza wants to get married, Dulcie wants a divorce, and Pru wants things in her relationship to stay exactly the same. Those are the New Year’s resolutions these three best friends have vowed to keep this year. But if you want to change your mind about your resolutions—and who doesn’t?—you probably shouldn’t have told your closest pals. Regardless of good intentions and best-laid plans, every effort to help each other only gets things more mixed up. Fortunately for all concerned, Fate has got a few tricks of her own in store…
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Maybe This TimeWhen Mimi Huish visits her dad at his new home in the Cotswolds, she immediately falls in love with the eccentric and charming inhabitants of his new community. And when she meets the seriously gorgeous, charismatic Cal Mathieson, Mimi begins to daydream about trading in her city life for country living.
But even though Mimi and Cal feel like they might be soul mates, fate (and bad timing) keeps pulling them apart. But is there ever a perfect time for love? It’s up to Mimi, Cal, and their raucous cadre of friends to turn their happily never after into a happily ever after!
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Miranda's Big MistakeWhen Miranda meets Greg at a cocktail party, she couldn’t be happier. He’s gorgeous, funny, and practically perfect. Greg thinks Miranda is great, but he hasn’t told her everything about himself. After all, even the sweetest girl is likely to be put off by a man who’s left his newly pregnant wife. But there’s no way she’ll ever find out…is there?
When Greg inevitably breaks Miranda’s heart, her friend Danny is there to cheer her up, and they quickly wreak unforgettable revenge. Now Miranda’s now ready to move on—but will she ever see Danny for the marvelous man he is, or is he going to be relegated to the friend zone for the rest of his life?
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This Could Change EverythingAll it took was one email to end her relationship, get her kicked out of her apartment, and just about ruin her life. Essie Phillips never meant for her private rant about her boss to be sent to everyone in her address book, but as soon as it goes viral, her life as she knows it is over.
Things only get worse when she gets a new job and her boss is Lucas Brook—the one who caused all the trouble in the first place! But when secrets are revealed and new friends are made, Essie might not have such a hard time adjusting to this new life after all…
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KissWhen aspiring musician Izzy is knocked off her motorbike, she doesn’t just lose her dignity—she loses both long-term boyfriends, her job, and her beautiful apartment. Gina, who caused the accident, has more important things to worry about: Her husband’s mistress is pregnant and she’s suddenly on her own. Why should she care about Izzy? Yet somehow, Gina finds herself opening her home to Izzy and her spirited teenage daughter. And it’s there that Izzy meets heart-stoppingly handsome Sam, whose lingering kiss is all it takes for her to find the true love that has always eluded her—though there are just a few obstacles between that first kiss and her happily ever after…
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Fast FriendsWhen bored housewife and mother Camilla Stewart impulsively invites her old schoolfriends for dinner, she hardly imagines that the evening will shatter her comfortable existence. But Roz Vallender and Loulou Marks are no ordinary guests. Roz is stunning and self-assured TV presenter, whilst the reckless Loulou owns Vampires, the trendiest wine bar in town.
When they reveal that Camilla’s husband Jack has been playing around, Camilla determines to make some changes. With a little help from her friends, she soon finds out that life in the fast lane is a lot more fun--and the future still holds plenty of surprises.
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Sheer MischiefWaking up at seven a.m. to find her sister waiting at the door wearing a borrowed wedding dress and with a police escort wasn’t how Janey planned to start her Sunday.
Still, life’s never dull when Maxine’s around, and Janey, who’s rebuilding her life, is delighted that her sister’s back in town. So when Maxine sets her sights on glamorous fashion photographer Guy Cassidy, Janey knows there’s no limit to the mischief her sister will make in order to dispatch the competition. Little do they know that the competition is a lot closer to home than they think…
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