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"A BRAND NEW screamingly-funny story from bestselling author of The Old Gals' Bucket List, Karen King Perfect for fans of Dawn French, Maddie Please and Judy Leigh 'Aren't you a bit old to live in a house-share?' When Nancy's husband disappears to 'find himself' on a worldwide tour, just before he's due to retire, she's devastated to find he's left her penniless. She has the house though... and so she does the only thing she can. She finds lodgers. Her sister Val thinks it's a mad idea, but Nancy's sure it'll be fine, as long as she doesn't have anyone young and chaotic, so she selects three lodgers of similar age to her. But she soon realises that life model Jackie, fortune teller Phyllis, and ageing rocker Marvin might be a more crazy group than teenagers would be. What's more... they're determined to help Nancy find her own wild side! Don't miss this hilarious, uplifting story about how it's never too late to find the fun in life Readers love Karen King 'Beautifully uplifting and full of joy... Full of warmth, loads of fun and hugely enjoyable with that all important uplifting ending.' Bestselling author, Kate Galley 'A cosy, inspiring read of new love and fresh opportunities.' Bestselling author, Maddie Please 'So good that I just didn't want it to end.' Reader Review 'Such a good fun read!... A wonderfully written read that showcases the strength, compassion and tenacity of the older generation and that it's never too late to take a chance, try something new and enjoy the life you deserve! A genuinely wholesome empowering read.' Reader Review 'I couldn't turn the pages fast enough!{::}... Such an uplifting and escapist story. There was family drama, love, romance and friendship and I am so glad that I went along for the ride.' Reader Review 'I adored this book! Perfect for anyone looking for a cozy, lighthearted, funny read... It is really never too late to go after what you want, find true happiness, and start living life for you.' Reader Review 'A perfect beach read... light hearted, fast paced, easy to read, and filled with funny moments.' Reader Review 'An absolute joy to read. It completely absorbed me from the very beginning... A perfect summer read... Heartwarming and inspiring.' Reader Review 'Touching, uplifting and totally relatable. Imagine a story where Thelma and Louise had a happy ending, and you're on the right track.' Reader Review"
Karen King (Author), Fiona Clarke (Narrator)
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"An absolutely hilarious, uplifting, escapist story from top 20 BESTSELLER, Karen King"
Karen King (Author), Fiona Clarke (Narrator)
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"We're leaving. And there's nothing either of you can do about it!' When the surprise holiday Dee thinks her husband has booked for her sixtieth birthday weekend turns out to be yet another solo golfing break - it's the last straw. Meanwhile her best friend Babs's other half has decided to move to Spain and is acting like he doesn't need to consult anyone. Not even Babs! Well, if their husbands think they can do what they want, so can their wives. So, with that thought, the two best friends leap into Dee's trusty car and head for the seaside, and an adventure they'll never forget. Back home their furious husbands want them to return immediately. But - as they begin to enjoy their newfound freedom - will either of the runaway wives ever want to come back home again? An absolutely hilarious, uplifting, escapist story, perfect for fans of Maddie Please, Judy Leigh and Dawn French. Readers love Karen King: 'If you're looking for a fun story that will inspire you to embrace change and love life, then this is the story for you. ' Living Life with Joy, 5 stars 'I absolutely, totally and utterly flipping well loved, no make that ADORED this book. ' Ginger Book Geek, 5 stars 'Like a breath of fresh air. [The] character development is spot on, and the characters begin to feel like friends. ' I Eat Books 'This book was wonderful!! I absolutely loved it!. . . I was hooked! This took me less than a day to read I was that enthralled by it. The pages just couldn't turn fast enough! . . . A fabulous heart-warming read full of friendship, love, romance and humour. If I could give it more than 5 stars I would!! Highly recommended. ' Stardust Book Reviews, 5 stars 'Funny, romantic, lovely. . . A story that just makes your heart soar. . . I absolutely loved every moment of this book. ' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Brilliant and refreshing. . . Unputdownable. I highly recommend it. . . You'll have it all, the family drama, the romance and the feel-good. ' Caroline's Bookshelf"
Karen King (Author), Fiona Clarke (Narrator)
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The Retreat: A totally unputdownable and jaw-dropping psychological suspense thriller
"'OMG!!! SHUT THE FRONT DOOR!!! WHAT HAVE I JUST READ!?!?... Wow!!!… Mind-blowing… Absolutely stunning… Had me hook, line and sinker from the first page... I could not put it down!!!… Truly unputdownable. I started this yesterday afternoon and finished it at approx. 2am, I read it in one sitting… Addictive!' Bookworm86, :star::star::star::star::star: I watch my best friend and the way she lays a hand on my partner's arm, throwing me a knowing glance. I haven't seen her for so long. She knows my darkest secret. Is she about to blow up the perfect life I've created? My partner José and I have poured everything into opening this rustic farmhouse retreat nestled high in the Spanish mountains. Finally we're ready to welcome our first guests. But a cold chill comes over me when I recognise Saskia. She's part of my old life, the one I made sure to leave behind, and that José knows nothing about. Saskia knows everything about me - even the terrible secret I've carried for so long. She's exposed me once before. Is she here to do it again? She swears all she wants is for us to be friends again and she's being so sweet, helping out whenever she can. Maybe she really is trying to make amends. But when I see that our beautiful water fountain is stained a deep red I'm certain it was her. She's here for revenge. Then I find the body floating in the pool. My stomach drops as I realise it can't have been Saskia - because she was with me. I'm in a nightmare. Someone is determined to destroy everything I love. But who are they, and how far are they willing to go? And will I be able to stop them before it's too late? A totally unputdownable psychological thriller packed with jaw-dropping twists. Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Mark Edwards and K.L. Slater. Readers love Karen King: 'Wow!!!!!… I want to say how shocked and speechless I was by that ending. No way I would've guessed that one. That last chapter really got me… Almost gave me a heart attack… Oh my. I couldn't put this down and raced through all the chapters… Time literally flew… I loved every minute of it.' Bluemoonblogger, :star::star::star::star::star: 'Wowzers… Addicted… Didn't stop until I'd finished… Amazing twists… Blows everything out of the water!... Fast-paced, gripping, and filled with intrigue' @staceywh17, :star::star::star::star::star: 'Fantastic… The twists and turns are HUGE!… There are plenty of fireworks!… OMG!… I was gripped by the story and couldn't put it down!' Goodreads reviewer, :star::star::star::star::star: 'I was just mindblown by the huge plot twist at the end… When I tell you that my jaw dropped, it really did… A cycle of plot twists kept landing and I was on edge! I just can't and never will get over that epilogue; it felt like a bomb dropped!' Goodreads reviewer 'Wow, I absolutely loved this from start to finish! I was gripped from the first page and read it in one night! I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it, and I was completely blown away by that twist at the end!' Goodreads reviewer, :star::star::star::star::star: 'Will have you on your toes from start to finish!… Amazing… If you are ready for a book you absolutely cannot put down, this is the ONE!!!' Goodreads reviewer"
Karen King (Author), Daphne Kouma (Narrator)
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"What if – to find yourself – you had to run away? Last year was meant to be when Holly got her happy-ever-after. But stuck in a job that’s going nowhere, and a relationship that feels more like it’s going backwards... this year Holly has decided it’s time to change her life. She just has to: – End the relationship with the commitment-phobic boyfriend – Go on a proper adventure – Learn to be herself again – Definitely, categorically not fall in love. Cramming her belongings into her little yellow Mini, Holly drives to Spain to stay near a beautiful village in the Andalusian hills. But the day she arrives she nearly crashes her car into the gorgeous Matias on a motorbike. Much to Holly's irritation, their paths keep crossing. As she starts to learn Spanish from the locals, lays plans for her design business, and sips sangria in the sunlit village square, Holly begins to remember who she is and what she wants. So she won’t allow herself be distracted by Matias. Because this year, there are more important things in life than love. And she won’t let yet another bad relationship ruin everything... will she? A moving and uplifting romantic comedy about living each moment and learning to trust yourself again. For fans of Jenny Hale, Debbie Macomber, and Sophie Kinsella. - Karen King was born in Birmingham and has always enjoyed reading and writing. A multi-published author of children’s books and romantic fiction, her rom-com 'The Cornish Hotel by the Sea' became an international bestseller."
Karen King (Author), Rachel Louise Miller (Narrator)
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"‘I don’t exactly know how to tell you this, but you're not the only one who is single again.’ Single together for the first time, 34-year-old Meg and her warm-hearted mother Sally decide to cancel Christmas, and run away to a tiny cottage on the Cornish coast. For Meg, it is the perfect place to heal, while for her mother it has a special, and secret, place in her heart. Meg and Sally find that they’re not only getting to know themselves, but also each other. However, unable to resist getting involved in the village Christmas celebrations, they encounter two handsome local strangers. What neither woman knows is that, by the time the new year rolls around, one woman will have fallen in love with their ex all over again, and one relationship will be over for good... ‘A wonderfully written Christmas feel good story. Full of many ups and downs and misunderstandings... A definite curl up on the sofa over the Christmas period to enjoy its feel-good story line.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars An escapist, romantic and heart-warming novel for fans of One Day in December and No One Cancels Christmas. - Karen King was born in Birmingham and has always enjoyed reading and writing. A multi-published author of children’s books and romantic fiction, her rom-com The Cornish Hotel by the Sea became an international Amazon bestseller. She is delighted to now be part of the Bookouture team. She now lives in Spain and intends to spend her time writing romances while her husband, Dave, grows vegetables and tends to the zillions of fruit trees on their land – when she isn’t sunbathing or swimming in the pool, that is."
Karen King (Author), Lucy Paterson (Narrator)
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Snowy Nights at the Lonely Hearts Hotel
"Snowy rooftops, mulled wine, and a hot single dad. Not the Christmas Saffy wished for... but maybe the one she needs? Twenty-nine year old Saffron Baxter knew her holiday plans didn’t stand a chance the moment her sister called to say she was stuck abroad with no hope of being home before Christmas. Saffy would just have to abandon thoughts of wild festive parties in the city and head down to remote Cornwall. Because every year her sister hosts a huge Christmas meal for all the single parents in her village. And Saffy knows it’d break her heart to let them down. Arriving as snow starts to fall over the thatched cottages of the little harbour town of Port Breok, she meets Logan – the tall, fair-haired, blue-eyed, devoted single dad who lives next door, with his adorable daughter Chloe. At first she thinks he might help her make Christmas Day extra-memorable, but he just seems convinced she’ll never manage – that she’s just a party girl who doesn’t care about Christmas, or anyone’s feelings. Maybe he’s right. After all – she doesn’t want to settle down, she’s only there for a few days... But she’s still determined to do her sister proud with gorgeous decorations, the most beautiful real tree – complete with extra twinkly lights, and delicious mince pies. To make it a Christmas everyone will remember, especially little Chloe. Even if, when the mistletoe comes down, she knows she’ll probably never see Logan again... The perfect festive romance novel, ideal for fans of Nora Roberts, Jenny Hale and Debbie Macomber. Readers love Snowy Nights at the Lonely Hearts Hotel: ‘Oh my, what a fabulous romantic and festive read!...There really is so much to love about this story... a truly fabulous feel good read that will definitely have you feeling all loved up and romantic by the end. The perfect festive read.’ By the Letter Book Reviews, 5 stars ‘A pure pleasure to devour this book, I just didn't want it to end, I was enjoying it so much... A wonderful Christmas book.’ Rachel’s Random Reads, 5 stars ‘The perfect heartwarming and feel good Christmas novel. I loved everything: the plot, the description of Cornwall, the characters. It's a page turner I couldn't put down. Highly recommended!’ Scrapping and Playing, 5 stars ‘A beautifully festive and heartwarming story. Absolutely fantastic! Will leave you feeling all warm and fuzzy inside.’ The Cosiest Corner, 5 stars - Karen King was born in Birmingham and has always enjoyed reading and writing. A multi-published author of children’s books and romantic fiction, her rom-com The Cornish Hotel by the Sea became an international Amazon bestseller. She is delighted to now be part of the Bookouture team. She now lives in Spain and intends to spend her time writing romances while her husband, Dave, grows vegetables and tends to the zillions of fruit trees on their land – when she isn’t sunbathing or swimming in the pool, that is."
Karen King (Author), Susie Riddell (Narrator)
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"Ellie Truman's widowed mum is struggling to keep Gwel Teg, the family hotel in Cornwall, afloat. Ellie is determined to do everything in her power to help her, even if that means moving back to the sleepy Cornish village she fled from broken-hearted a few years ago. Things go wrong from the start and she's grateful for the help from hunky guest, Reece Mitchell. But does Reece have ulterior motives? Will Ellie's efforts be for nothing?"
Karen King (Author), Katy Sobey (Narrator)
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"Once Amber Wynters would have said she’d only ever marry for love, but then her scheming, no good two-timing ex-fiancé, Rod breaks her heart, AND bankrupts her parents. There is no way she’s going to stand by and watch her parents have to sell their family home, a beautiful Tudor house that has been in the family for generations. So, armed with a self-help book and a ten-point plan, she sets off to hook herself a rich husband and pay her parent’s debts. Then, on a millionaire's yacht, she meets the drop-dead gorgeous Jed Curtess. The attraction between them is sizzling but Jed is only a hired hand. Can Amber ignore her heart and follow her millionaire plan?"
Karen King (Author), Joanna Lightstone (Narrator)
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"Kendall McKenzie has vowed never to get married. She’s seen too many people give up their dreams for love, and is determined that’s never going to happen to her. Travelling the world teaching English, Kendall dreams of turning her jewellery-making hobby into a proper business one day. ‘No commitment’ is high-flying businessman, Jake Newman’s motto. He’s never met anyone he wants to settle down with, and that’s the way he likes it. But when Kendall and Jake meet sparks fly. It's obvious to everyone except themselves that they're meant to be together. Will their fear of commitment prevent them from admitting their love for each other? And if they do, will Kendall have to give up her dream?"
Karen King (Author), Victoria Riley (Narrator)
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