Coming Up Roses
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And don’t forget to take a trip to Paddington Street Gardens in London (where Daisy and Miranda played as children). If you’re in town, it’s the perfect place to go – just round the corner from Marylebone High Street, it’s a breath of fresh, green air in the middle of the capital. Grab some lunch, hire a stripy deck chair and sit back. It’s one of my favourite people-watching spots. Have fun!
Sealed With A Kiss
By Rachael Lucas
Being dumped by the world’s most boring boyfriend wasn’t exactly on Kate’s To Do list, but at least it’s a wake-up call. Jobless and now homeless and boyfriendless too, she needs a new start. Or just anything to avoid moving back in with her mother.
And taking a job as a Girl Friday on a remote Scottish island is definitely something new. Auchenmor is the perfect place to escape to: friendly locals, gorgeous scenery – and an even more gorgeous bagpipe player called Finn. Her new boss Roddy (the Laird, no less) might be as chatty as one of Auchenmor’s native seals, but Kate can see there’s a softer side beneath his prickly demeanour.
When Roddy’s demanding ex suddenly reappears, she’ll do anything to keep Kate and her boss apart. Just what is Fiona up to? Island life has no room for secrets . . .
This funny, big-hearted novel is the perfect read for fans of Carole Matthews and Trisha Ashley.
‘Wonderful escapism with a gloriously romantic setting’
– Katie Fforde
‘A wonderfully feel-good read’
– Julia Williams
Coming Up Roses
Rachael juggles working as an author, coach and freelance writer – with the aid of quite a lot of tea. She and her partner (also a writer) live by the seaside in the North West of England with their six children.
For more from Rachael, visit her websites at rachaellucas.com and writeforjoy.net
You can find her on Twitter @Karamina and on Facebook at facebook.com/RachaelLucasWriter
First published 2015 by Pan Books
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