Welcome to the Beach Reads Book Club. Where love is just a page away…
‘I would run through fire to be part of this kind of bookclub, with books that make us smile and cry and laugh. Never have I seen my view of rom com and beach reads better expressed than in this wonderful book’ Genevieve, reader review
When Lottie Watt is unceremoniously booted out of her uptight book club for not following the rules, she decides to throw the rulebook out the window and start her own club – one where conversation, gin and cake take precedent over actually having read the book!
The Beach Reads Book Club soon finds a home for its meetings at Books by the Bay, a charming bookshop and café owned by gorgeous, brooding Matthew Steele, and as the book club picks heat up, so too does the attraction between Matt and Lottie.
If there’s anything Lottie has learned from the romances she’s been reading, it’s that the greatest loves are the ones hardest earned.
Readers are loving The Beach Reads Book Club:
‘A brilliant book with fabulous characters and a great storyline…I can't believe this is the first Kathryn Freeman book I've read!’ Julie
‘This was just a fabulous book. I devoured and loved every second of it! Looking for a cute, romance read…. Don't miss this amazing book!’ Rubie
‘I so wanted to belong to this book club…These are the people I need in my life right now. A beautiful story and one you should all read this summer whether you are on the beach or curled up in bed’ Sarah
‘I want to join Lottie's book club where gin and cake are the order of the day’ Isabel
‘I love when books make me smile so much that my husband asks what I'm grinning at and this is one of those books’ Reader review
Fun, feel-good and a must read for fans of Strictly Come Dancing!
Saturday nights are strictly for dancing…
As the glitter ball shimmers and sequins flash, forty-year-old Maggie remembers the pull of the dancefloor. But now, as a newly divorced mum of two, Maggie’s certain her dancing days are over. Or are they…?
Encouraged by her friends, Maggie dusts off her silver stilettoes and enrols for dancing classes, all she needs now is the perfect partner.
Enter Seb. Young, carefree and hot as hell, Seb is definitely a perfect 10! Even though everything about him is outrageously inappropriate! But as Seb sweeps her across the dancefloor every week, Maggie begins to see a new side to him; kind, caring, funny, strong.
And Maggie realises that he’s the only one she’d like to foxtrot with…perhaps even forever?
Readers ADORE Strictly Come Dating:
‘A fun read that will leave you with a smile on your face’ Kathleen
‘I loved this so much…wonderful escapism and a fabulous read’ Tara
‘Fun, feel good and an absolute treat’ Karen
‘Has the same cosy factor as watching the show… A gorgeous book’ Caroline
‘My favorite Kathryn Freeman book to date!’ Laura
‘Oh gosh, this was cute!’ Karen
‘What did it for me was the connection between the characters. I can't wait to find the author's previous books and get stuck in right away!’ Lara
‘I loved this book so much, it’s funny, and romantic, and lovely, and a little bit steamy’ Roberta
‘This was a book that had me smiling!’ Sinead
How could anyone resist Michael Tennant, with his hypnotic blue eyes and voice like molten chocolate? Jessie Simmons certainly can't. But Jessie's a single mum who can't sing to save her life – there's no way she'll ever cross paths with the star tenor. At least that's what she thinks until she's unexpectedly invited to take part in a new reality TV show. The premise? Professional singers teach hopeless amateurs how to sing. The surprise? Jessie's partner is none other than Michael Tennant! As she becomes better acquainted with the man behind the voice, will Jessie find out the hard way that you should never meet your idols?
For Melissa, Christmas has always been overrated. From her cold, distant parents to her manipulative ex-husband, she's never experienced the contentment of the festive season with a happy family sitting around the table. And Melissa has learned to live with it, but it breaks her heart that her seven-year-old son, William, has had to live with it too. Whilst most little boys wait with excitement for the big day, William finds it difficult to believe that Father Christmas even exists. But then Daniel McCormick comes into their lives. And with his help, Melissa and William might just be able to find their festive spirit…
When Kelly Bridge's parents insist on employing a bodyguard for her protection, she's not happy. Okay, so maybe not every woman is on the cusp of developing a vaccine against a potential biological terrorist attack – but crikey, it's not like she's a celebrity! Ben Jacobs flunked spectacularly out of school, so he knows his new client Dr Kelly Bridge spells trouble for him. But on a conference trip to Rome he finds things are worse than he thought. Not only is he falling for the brilliant scientist, he's also become horribly aware she's in grave danger. As they go on the run, dodging bullets and kidnappers, can he resist his feelings and keep her safe?
Melanie Hunt's job working for the Delta racing team means she is constantly rubbing shoulders with Formula One superstars. But she has already learned that keeping a professional distance is crucial if she doesn't want to get hurt. New Delta team driver Aiden Foster lives his life like he drives his cars – fast and hard. But, no matter how successful he is, it seems he always falls short of his championship-winning father's legacy. Resolve begins to slip as Melanie and Aiden find themselves drawn to each other – with nowhere to hide as racing season begins. But when a troubled young boy goes missing, everything is thrown into turmoil, including Aiden's championship dream.
Abby Spencer knows she can come across as an airhead - she talks too much and is a bit of a klutz. Though she sacrificed her career to help raise her sisters, a job interview at biscuit company Crumbs could finally be her chance to shine. Managing director Douglas Faulkner isn't sure what to make of Abby with her Bambi eyes, tousled hair and ability to say more in the half-hour interview than he manages in a day. All he knows is she's a breath of fresh air and could bring a new lease of life to the corporate world of Crumbs. To his life too, if he'd let her...
Gabby Sanderson is used to being let down - even at Christmas. Which is why she's happy to skip the festive season completely in favour of a plane ticket and sunnier climes. But this Christmas could be different, because this time she might not be spending it alone. Can Owen Cooper charm Gabby into loving Christmas in the same way he's charmed his way into her life, or is he just another person who'll end up disappointing her?
For fans of Bridget Jones, Katie Fforde & Carole Matthews. Sit back and escape with this fabulous beach read.Do nice guys stand a chance? Lizzie Donavue went from being the sister of his best friend to the girl Nick Templeton most wants to kiss. On her birthday, he finally summons up the courage to make his move. But it looks like Nick's missed his chance when he discovers that Lizzie has been offered a modelling contract, which will take her away to the glamorous fashion scenes of New York and Los Angeles. Nick is forced to watch as the gawky teenager he knew is transformed into Elizabeth Donavue: top model and ultimate English rose pin-up, forever caught in a whirlwind of celebrity parties with the next up-and-coming Hollywood bad boy by her side. But then Lizzie's star-studded life comes crashing down around her, and a guy like Nick could be just what she needs. Will she take a chance on him? Or is he just too damn nice?
Faith Watkins loves Christmas, which is why she's thrilled that her new hotel in the Lake District will be open in time for the festive season. But what she didn't bank on was her first paying customer being someone like Adam Hunter. Rugged, powerfully built and with a deep sadness in his eyes, Adam is a man that Faith is immediately drawn to - but unfortunately he also has an intense hatred of all things Christmassy. As the countdown to the big day begins, Faith can't seem to keep away from her mysterious guest: just what happened to Adam Hunter? And why does he hate Christmas?
Detective Sergeant Megan Taylor once lost her heart to a man who was too charming and she isn't about to make the same mistake again - especially not with sexy defence lawyer, Scott Armstrong. But when Scott wants something he goes for it. And he wants Megan. One day she'll see him not as a lawyer, but as a man... and that's when she'll fall for him. Isn't a man innocent until proven guilty?
Brianna Worthington has beauty, privilege and a very healthy trust fund. Yet when she's invited to visit her mother's charity, Medic SOS, in South America, even Brianna is surprised when she accepts. Mitch McBride, Chief Medical Officer, doesn't need the patron's daughter disrupting his work and he's not about to risk losing his job for a pretty face. Poles apart, can Brianna and Mitch ever bridge the gap separating them?
