"☀️'A sparkling romance full of wit and warmth' Phillipa Ashley☀️
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Could romance be waiting in the wings…?
Lucie Hart is a fledgling actress, her confidence having been shattered by her manipulative ex. Making ends meet by performing Shakespearean monologues full of romance she doesn’t believe in, she can see her dreams getting further out of reach.
Theo Larkin has already taken Hollywood by storm and his next conquests are Shakespeare’s greatest works – and his incensed leading lady.
Always short of money, Lucie can’t afford to waste the opportunity to bring crowds to her shows. And when a well-publicised bust-up leaves Theo’s reputation hanging by a thread, he is desperate to prove his worth by taking on the most challenging performance of his life.
As they put aside their differences to save their careers, can our star-crossed lovers take their relationship to the next stage, and find themselves along the way?
*****
Readers have fallen in love with Lucie and Theo!
'Funny, romantic, uplifting – in other words, trademark Miranda Dickinson!' Debbie Johnson
'The chemistry between Lucie and Theo was on fire' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A sparkling summer romance' Kate Eberlen
'Chemistry, drama, romance, this novel has them all' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I loved the twists and drama … entertaining and heartwarming romance' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The must-read new novel full of warmth, humour and gorgeous romance! Perfect for fans of Jill Mansell and Beth Moran."
"‘I love Miranda Dickinson! Esther and Archie stole my heart’ Sarah Morgan
‘The very best of romantic fiction – charming, uplifting and warm’ Holly Miller
‘Miranda Dickinson has penned another winner’ Fiona Lucas
‘Full of warmth and love, this is the perfect comforting read to bring some sparkle to a cold winter’s day’ My Weekly
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Sometimes love can be staring you in the face . . . and you don’t even know it
By day, Archie works tirelessly as assistant to the editor of a local newspaper.
By night, Esther works after hours cleaning the rows of office desks with the help of her trusty sidekick, Fred the trolley.
Their paths have never crossed, until one discarded Post-it note unexpectedly brings them together.
Because they share one thing in common . . . they’re both secretly in love with someone else.
And they might just be the two people who can help each other find the courage to confess their feelings and write the perfect love letter.
But what if they’re falling for the wrong person?"
"‘A proper lovely romance, and a fabulous spirit-lifter’ Ruth Jones
‘Heart-warming and believable. This is Miranda Dickinson at her very best’ Sarah Morgan
‘The Start of Something is a wonderfully romantic story about the healing powers of love. Gentle and romantic, a wonderful salve for the soul, it is a charming joy of a read’ Milly Johnson
‘Miranda is such a big-hearted, generous writer, full of warmth and love’ Jenny Colgan
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Two lonely people.
One note in the window.
And what happens when they reach out…
Lachlan Wallace is stuck at home after a car accident stalled his army career. With months of physiotherapy still to endure and only his rescue dog and cat for company, he’s taken to gazing out of the window, watching the world spin on without him. And then he notices a vase of flowers on the windowsill of the apartment opposite his. Drawn to their hope and colour, he decides to reach out and sticks a message in his window…
Bethan Gwynne is a stranger in a new town. Bringing up her son Noah by herself, she is slowly rebuilding her life, but loneliness is one obstacle she has yet to overcome. She’s intrigued by a glimpse of her neighbour in the apartment across from hers – and then, one evening, she sees a message in his window just for her:
WHAT ARE THOSE FLOWERS CALLED?
And so begins a love story of two people reaching out, daring to trust a stranger…
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Authors and reviewers have fallen in love with The Start of Something:
‘Charming, quirky and properly romantic’ Mike Gayle, bestselling author of All the Lonely People
‘A truly heart-warming novel about hope, loneliness and the power of reaching out. Bethan and Lachlan's story will move anyone who's ever taken a chance on love. A magical read’ Holly Miller, bestselling author of The Sight of You
‘A story about love, fear, trust; this is a big warmhearted hug of a book’ Nina Pottell, Prima"
"Pre-order your copy of the brand-new novel from Miranda Dickinson, Things We Do For Love!
‘A book that seeps into your soul, warms your heart and makes your brain sigh’ Milly Johnson, Sunday Times bestseller
‘A total joy’ Sarah Morgan, Sunday Times bestseller
‘Breathtakingly romantic and utterly captivating; I fell in love with Otty and Joe on the very first page’ Cathy Bramley, Sunday Times bestseller
‘A slow-burning, heart-wrenching and witty portrayal of modern love, Our Story is perfect for anyone who's a sucker for a good romance novel’
Heat
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Otty has just landed her dream job. She's about to join the writing team of one of the most respected showrunners in TV. And then the night before her first day, she's evicted from her flat.
Joe has been working with Russell for years. He's the best writer on his team, but lately something has been off. He's trying to get his mojo back, but when his flatmate moves out without warning he has other things to worry about.
Otty moving into Joe's house seems like the perfect solution to both their problems, but neither is prepared for what happens next. Paired together in the writing room, their obvious chemistry sparks from the page and they are the writing duo to beat. But their relationship off the page is an entirely different story, and neither of them can figure out why.
And suddenly the question isn't, will they, or won't they? It's why won't they?
An epic and modern love story for our times, we will all see ourselves reflected in Otty and Joe. We are our own biggest barriers and this novel explores what happens when we get out of our own way. And it is glorious.
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Praise for Our Story:
‘An absolutely gorgeous modern love story’ Rachael Lucas, author of The Telephone Box Library
‘So beautiful and so romantic. I was on tenterhooks the whole time, utterly loving Otty and Joe’ Anna Bell, author of The Man I Didn’t Marry
‘This sparkling love story . . . is sure to bring a smile to your face’ Woman’s Weekly
‘It's a love story that has everything a classic romcom should have’ Woman"
"Their love story started with goodbye…
From the Sunday Times bestseller comes a story of what-ifs and maybes – and how one decision can change your life forever.
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‘We’ll meet again at St Pancras station, a year from today. If we’re meant to be together, we’ll both be there. If we’re not, it was never meant to be . . .’
Phoebe and Sam meet by chance at St Pancras station. Heading in opposite directions, both seeking their own adventures, meeting the love of their lives wasn’t part of the plan. So they make a promise: to meet again in the same place in twelve months' time if they still want to be together.
But is life ever as simple as that?
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Everyone has been swept away by The Day We Meet Again:
‘A spark of true joy. I adored every page’ JOSIE SILVER
‘An engrossing love story, beautifully written’ SARAH MORGAN
‘Exquisitely tender and breathtaking…This is Miranda at her best’ CATHY BRAMLEY
‘Emotional story…full of both heart and soul’ Fabulous
‘A sparkling romance, packed with tenderness’ Woman’s Weekly
‘A book to affirm the belief that love conquers all’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
‘One hell of a love story. I couldn't put it down’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
‘My heart melted, was broken, swelled, burst . . . The Day We Meet Again [is] the contemporary love you don’t know you need’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐"
"Miranda Dickinson's Somewhere Beyond the Sea is a sparkling tale of love, life and finding magic where you least expect it.
Selected as one of Heat magazine's Hot Books - five stars.
Can you fall in love with someone before you’ve even met?
Seren MacArthur is living a life she never intended. Trying to save the Cornish seaside business her late father built – while grieving for his loss – she has put her own dreams on hold and is struggling. Until she discovers a half-finished seaglass star on her favourite beach during an early morning walk. When she completes the star, she sets into motion a chain of events that will steal her heart and challenge everything she believes.
Jack Dixon is trying to secure a better life for daughter Nessie and himself. Left a widower and homeless when his wife died, he’s just about keeping their heads above water. Finding seaglass stars completed on Gwithian beach is a bright spark that slowly rekindles his hope.
Seren and Jack are searching for their missing pieces. But when they meet in real life, it’s on the opposing sides of a battle. Jack is managing the redevelopment of a local landmark, and Seren is leading the community campaign to save it.
Both have reason to fight – Seren for the cause her father believed in, Jack for his livelihood. But only one can win. With so much at stake, will they ever find what they are really looking for?"
"Both heartbreaking and affirming, Miranda Dickinson's Searching for a Silver Lining is perfect for fans of Cecilia Ahern and JoJo Moyes.
Matilda Bell is left heartbroken when she falls out with her beloved grandfather just before he dies. Haunted by regret, she makes a promise that will soon change everything . . .
When spirited former singing star Reenie Silver enters her life, Mattie seizes the opportunity to make amends. Together, Mattie and Reenie embark on an incredible journey that will find lost friends, uncover secrets from the glamorous 1950s and put right a sixty-year wrong.
Touchingly funny, warm and life-affirming, this is a sparkling story of second chances. Perfect for fans of Cecelia Ahern, Searching for a Silver Lining by Miranda Dickinson will take you on a trip you'll never forget."
"The gift of a lifetime?
Anna Browne is an ordinary woman living an ordinary life. Her day job as a receptionist in bustling London isn't exactly her dream, yet she has everything she wants. But someone thinks Anna Browne deserves more . . .
When a parcel addressed to Anna Browne arrives, she has no idea who has sent it. Inside she finds a beautiful gift - one that is designed to be seen. And so begins a series of incredible deliveries, each one bringing Anna further out of the shadows and encouraging her to become the woman she was destined to be. As Anna grows in confidence, others begin to notice her - and her life starts to change.
But who is sending the mysterious gifts, and why?
A Parcel For Anna Browne is an utterly captivating novel by Sunday Times bestselling author Miranda Dickinson, read aloud by actress Clare Corbett."
"A tale of love, misunderstandings and second chances in the city that never sleeps…
The path of true love never did run smooth…
When Brooklyn bookstore owner Bea James is let down once too often by unreliable boyfriend Otis, she swears off relationships for good, determined instead to focus on her successful business and otherwise happy life in New York.
Meanwhile, on the other side of Manhattan, Jake Steinmann is nursing a broken heart after his beautiful wife Jessica files for divorce. Relocating his life back to New York from San Francisco, he throws himself into setting up his psychiatry practice and supporting older brother Ed who is preparing to wed love of his life, Rosie.
Unexpectedly thrown together at Rosie and Ed’s engagement party where they are the only two singles, Bea and Jake bond over their dislike of relationships – a conversation that ends with a promise to never get involved with anyone ever again.
But as their friendship grows both Bea and Jake begin to wish they’d never made their pact. Can they find a way to follow their hearts before it’s too late?"
"Emotional, romantic and uplifting – your perfect pick-me-up!
How far would you go to make a new start?
How far would you go to make a new start?
When Nell’s on-off boyfriend Aidan calls her into his office, losing her job is the last thing she expects.
Heartbroken and unemployed to boot, she makes a radical decision to blow her redundancy cheque and escape to the untested waters of San Francisco.
But is the glamour of the city too good to be true? And can Nell leave her past behind?"
"The brand new release from the Sunday Times bestselling author that bought you Fairytale of New York and It Started With A Kiss.
What happens when your happy ever after is suddenly and painfully taken away from you?
Elsie Maynard has a whole new life she never expected to have.
From inadvertently founding a choir like no other with former 80s rock star Woody Jensen, to daring to date again, Elsie steps out into an unknown future – a future that could include gorgeous designer Olly Hogarth, a man who seems intent on winning her heart. Overcoming problems, challenges and the occasional frustration – namely overconfident Torin Stewart who seems to be everywhere – Elsie believes she is making the most of her life.
But then a heartfelt request brings her to Paris – and the last item on a very important List.
Can Elsie take the final step and lay her past to rest? Join Elsie as she battles to start again, with the help of a disastrous, newly-formed singing group and her father and sister armed with dating hopefuls."
