A quiet night at a border petrol station goes sideways when lone worker Tamzin Clough steps out from behind the window to pull her truant brother away from trouble. A stranger in black leathers ends a scuffle in one breath... and a single photo turns him into a tabloid fantasy. When the press mistake Luca for his famous twin and Tamzin for a mystery girlfriend, he makes an offer she can't refuse: play along, and her brothers get a real shot at safety, school, and much needed support. She's practical, not starstruck. He's methodical, not the star. But paparazzi don't care, and neither do his brother's fans and family. If she says yes, everything changes - home, work, school, and the story people tell about a girl from Darnley. By Christmas, the Cloughs may be sitting down to their first real family holiday with the Holyoakes, the local 'royals' - if they can weather the storm that comes with it. A contemporary small‑town romance about competence, care, and second chances - with oil under the nails, cold breath on the glass, and a slow, steady heat that knows what it's doing. Series note: Book 1 of the Italian Holyoakes Series. The Holyoake family sit at the heart of most stories in this universe; you'll see their threads here and in later books. Universe note: Set in Fleckney, my shared in-narrative universe. You'll spot crossovers - and many familiar faces; or example, Eric Dair from "A Villain for Christmas" and a whole bunch of the locals, which you have met if you read my other books.

After solving a double murder - twice - Imogen Fox, the personal assistant of the John Oakby, the Mayor of a tiny own of Fleckney Woulds, has sworn to never again give into the temptation of amateur sleuthing. She'd rather work on her artistic career and enjoy her happy little life with her adopted children and the man she loves. Except, the man's father asks her for a favour: to help to clear the name of his former paramour, accused of stabbing her ex. Meanwhile, their small town is plagued by a series of daring burglaries. ~ Fox & Oakby Murder Mysteries ~ Book III ~ Cosy Mystery, Romance & Humour ~ {Sequel to OFFICIAL TOWN BUSINESS (Fox & Oakby Book I) & PAINT THE TOWN RED (Fox & Oakby Book II) available on this page}

{ON HIATUS} Lauren Harris has always been a background character in the colourful story of Fleckney, an idyllic county historically populated by several families of unnaturally attractive and accomplished people, who tend to find themselves partners of equal merit. Lauren has three brothers and a sister who comply with the pattern. Lauren does not. Her occupation is of the most boring kind: she's an accountant for most businesses in the county; she works from the tiny bedroom of her rented cottage, and has no hobbies. As for the looks, the genetic lottery winnings that made her siblings look like Norse demigods - blonde locks, impressive height, wide shoulders, strong long limbs - didn't quite work out in her favour. On the other hand, even if she were a charming dainty thing, her chances for any sort of romance are nil. She's either a childhood friend, or a human equivalent of a piece of furniture for the local males - and no one new ever stays in Fleckney long enough. Except, one day, she accidentally incapacitates a leather-clad, bovver-boot wearing, late-deafened biker travelling through the county; and now he's stuck with her taking care of him while he recovers. What is she going to do when her guilt quickly develops into sincere affection, mixed with a generous dose of lust?

Emilia Arundel is a romance writer. She has zero romantic or sexual history, except for a few awkward semi-dates she's gone to with a man who turned out to be married, broke her heart, and solidified Emilia's negative body image and her many insecurities. When another romance writer puts Emilia in touch with a dominatrix; as apprehensive as she feels, Emilia dares to visit The Top, an elite kink and sex club, where, to her own shock, she's approached by Daniel Oates, a famous restaurateur. As 'safe, sane, and consensual' as his offer is, what can he - a proverbially rich and powerful, mind-bogglingly attractive, worldly, and sexually experienced alpha-male - possibly want from Emilia? **Disclaimer** This book is now part of The Ladies of Letters & Lust series. The first book -"Blind Carnival" - is complete and can be found below on my page. **Disclaimed #2** This book is a part of the multiverse of my stories, and can be read independently... or you can entertain yourself by finding the connections between my other stories. The protagonist of this story is the Emily R. Green, the author of the Oakerton book series, which was adopted into the telly series starring our darling Roy Amaratunga from "The On-Screen Marquess & I." And yes, an Olivia in the prologue IS the Olivia Dane, whose books many of my other protagonists read. Her books play a prominent role in the fate of Imogen Fox, the protagonist of "Official Town Business" posted here, and are enjoyed by Fiona and Dr. Viola Holyoake from the Fleckney series.

Collection of my short stories, old and new. Genres vary. Accepting requests and prompts.

After solving a double murder and saving her home town from a financial catastrophe, Imogen Fox, the personal assistant of John Oakby, the Mayor of a tiny town of Fleckney Woulds, was hoping to enjoy peace and her new romantic status, but two bodies are discovered in the debris of the town dam. To make matters worse, Imogen's sudden artistic success is threatening her fresh and fragile happiness. ~ Fox & Oakby Murder Mysteries ~ Book II ~ Cosy Mystery, Romance & Humour ~ COMPLETE {Sequel to "Fox & Oakby Book I: Official Town Business." COMPLETE. The story continues in "Fox & Oakby Book III: The Toast of the Town"}

Imogen 'Mops' Fox is the personal assistant of the Mayor of the small rural town of Fleckney Woulds. According to all clichés, she's madly in love with her unaware workaholic of a boss - but that won't stop her from building her own little family, solving a murder, and saving the town from a financial scheme devised by a mysterious overseas corporation. ~ Fox & Oakby Murder Mysteries ~ Book I ~ Cosy Mystery, Romance & Humour ~ COMPLETE {The story continues in 'Fox & Oakby Book II: Paint the Town Red'}

{PART 1 COMPLETE; PART 2 COMING SOON} It's hard to be a royal. It's not terrible, though, if you're a female middle child in a small liberal Nordic country with an agnatic seniority monarchy. Kajsa Larsson, a.k.a. Princess Catherine Ulrika Isabella Sophia Gunilla of Ensammaberg, Duchess of Dvärgstad, leads a peaceful and rewarding life, working as an illustrator in a large publishing house in London. Her hobbies include hanging out with her five close friends, half-heartedly hiding her true identity, yoga, tennis - and pining over her oblivious coworker Danny Carter, the Head of the publishing house's IT Department. If he doesn't seem to notice her interest, and she's too respectful and well-mannered to push harder, will they ever get together? Also, if they do, it's not like she's going to inherit the throne, and he has to face the question of possibly becoming a Prince Consort, right?