Why I Wrote What I Wrote…

by Anstey Harris

My main character, Grace, first appeared in a very different novel about ten years ago. Even in that very first incarnation – when Grace was very different to how she is now – she had Nadia by her side (and Nadia was always fierce, loyal, and furious – just as …

5 of the Best Books to Read on Honeymoon

by By Jade Beer, editor in chief of Conde Nast Brides and author of What I Didn't Say

By Jade Beer, editor in chief of Conde Nast Brides and author of What I Didn’t Say It’s engagement season! And if there’s a rock under the tree for you on the 25th, then you’ll soon be planning a honeymoon. Here are five love stories to make room for in …

Grace’s Christmas Playlist

by Anstey Harris

To help get your Christmas groove on, we asked debut author, Anstey Harris, to compile a Grace Atherton (the leading lady in her novel, The Truths and Triumphs of Grace Atherton) playlist… An overture is a piece of music for the orchestra to play at the beginning of an opera, musical, or …

BLACK SNAKES AND RUSSIAN LULLABIES

by Kate Furnivall

My skin is tingling. My nose is glowing brighter than Rudolph’s. It’s Publication Day for The Survivors in paperback this week and I am in a whirl of excitement. PR pieces, blog tour and radio interviews have got my brain buzzing. But before it all takes off, there is someone …

by SJV

We are delighted to announce that we are sponsoring the RNA’s Romantic Comedy Award 2019! The RNA’s awards are the only national literary prizes that recognise excellence in the genre of romantic fiction and in 2019 they will comprise the Goldsboro Books Contemporary Romantic Novel of the Year, the Goldsboro Books Historical Romantic Novel …

Notes From The Cotswolds – If you’re going to pinch yourself, wear long sleeves…

by Penny Parkes

Once in a while, there is a book event that completely blows your socks off, and this year that honour has to go to the stunning launch for the Honeymoon Book Club. The brain-child of inspirational Jade Beer, editor at Condé Nast Brides Magazine, this new book club is raising …

#bookclub Feature – The Mother of all Christmases

by SJV

This week on #bookclub we have some great #TheMotherOfAllChristmases (by Milly Johnson) reviews to share! THE MOST PERFECT CHRISTMAS FEEL-GOOD READ! ‘Every time you discover a new Milly book, it’s like finding a pot of gold’ Heat Eve Glace - co-owner of the theme park Winterworld – is having a baby and her due date is a …

#bookclub Feature – Snowflakes and Cinnamon Swirls at the Winter Wonderland

by SJV

This week on #bookclub we have some lovely #SnowflakesAndCinnamon Swirls at the Winter Wonderland (by Heidi Swain) reviews to share, first up is one of our favourites, from Mary Lewis: “What can I say? I loved this! Heidi’s books are always like a hug and I always look forward to …

Winter Warmers!

by SJV

I could say that this post is to celebrate publication of Part 1 of the brand new #StarAndSixpence series of novellas by Holly Hepburn – New Beginnings – but, let’s be honest, I’d take any excuse to talk cocktails, especially winter warmers! So, here goes, my pick of the four …

The Mingle

by SJV

For many of us, The Mingle is an integral part of our lives. It starts young. From even before the first day at nursery or school. The urgency to ‘go play’, make friends, find your tribe. Anxious parents pray for a full turn-out for that first, crucial, birthday tea. Validation …