Anywhere: FIRE CAFE (Keywords)

1940. As firebombs fall on Dover, Edie Castle's life is thrown into turmoil when the garage where she lives and works as a mechanic is damaged, and her beloved boss Mr Pearson is arrested. With no job and nowhere else to go, Edie returns to Castle's Cafe and her formidable mother Nellie. Living with her parent is never easy, but tensions reach boiling point when an old friend of Nellie's arrives looking for a place to stay. Desperate to clear her boss's name, but struggling with demons of her own, Edie turns to Mr Pearson's nephew Bill for help. But a shocking tragedy brings long-buried memories to the surface, and as the cafe is engulfed in scandal, Edie realises that she can't trust anyone - even her own mother.

There's nothing so magical as Christmas in New York. A gorgeous Christmas romance to snuggle up by the fire with!

From the author of the viral TikTok phenomenon, The Pumpkin Spice Cafe, comes a brand new spicy romance! 'Unputdownable, I devoured [it] within days... Dream Harbor is not short of a vibrant and hilarious cast of characters to help breathe life into the already charming town' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Every book in the Dream Harbor series can be read as a standalone. 🍂🍁🍂🍂🍁🍂🍂🍁🍂 'A charming break from reality' Publishers Weekly When a secret message turns up hidden in a book in the Cinnamon Bun Bookstore, Hazel can't understand it. As more secret codes appear between the pages, she decides to follow the trail of clues... she just needs someone to help her out. Gorgeous and outgoing fisherman, Noah, is always up for an adventure. And a scavenger hunt sounds like a lot of fun. Even better that the cute bookseller he's been crushing on for months is the one who wants his help! Hazel didn't go looking for romance, but as the treasure hunt leads her and Noah around Dream Harbor, their undeniable chemistry might be just as hot as the fresh-out-of-the-oven cinnamon buns the bookstore sells... The Cinnamon Bun Book Store is a Sunday Times and USA Today bestselling cozy romantic mystery with a HEA guaranteed! Tropes: opposites attract small town forced proximity he falls first Readers have fallen for Laurie Gilmore 'I absolutely loved this small town, cosy romantic and very steamy novel just as much as The Pumpkin Spice Cafe' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wonderful story with tears, laughter, mysteries, uncertainty and happiness' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Compelling, cozy and delightful narrative' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A charming small town romance with sizzling chemistry and plenty of spice' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I LOVED THIS SO BAD. The vibes of the small town were immaculate' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book makes my heart happy!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The perfect kind of romance for me' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Perfect for reading in the evening with a little fire going' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I enjoyed this so much! Completely heartwarming and unputdownable, the steamy scenes were a bonus' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ '[This] gave me everything I needed from an easy read and was the perfect addition to the Dream Harbor series' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I read it in one sitting because I couldn't bear to put it down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Just the perfect amount of sugar and spice... a literal dream to read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A gloriously festive, warm and cosy hug of a book. If this doesn't get you in the mood for mince pies, eggnog and pine tree scents, nothing will!' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Tis the season for mulled wine, mince pies, and magic under the mistletoe... Flora loves Christmas more than anything else in the world, so she's gutted when her Scrooge-alike boss fires her from Deck the Halls Christmas emporium. But now she finally has a chance to follow her dreams – and what better place to start than the home of Christmas? Before she can say 'sleigh bells', Flora's on her way to Lapland in a campervan-cum-Christmas-shop. She can't wait to spend her days drinking hot chocolate and taking reindeer-drawn carriage rides, but something Flora didn't expect was meeting Connor, a Norse god of a man who makes her heart flutter and snowflakes swirl in her stomach. There's just one problem: Connor hates Christmas. Can Flora convince Connor of the joys of Christmas – and will she find a festive romance along the way? The perfect Christmas romance for fans of Debbie Johnson, Holly Martin and Jenny Colgan. Readers LOVE Flora's Travelling Christmas Shop! 'An absolutely delightful festive feel good book! Perfect for snuggling up with... a steaming mug of hot chocolate in front of a roaring fire! Fabulous.' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This was such a sparkling fabulous read and I devoured every word!... Rebecca Raisin is a force to be reckoned with.' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A quirky heroine, a lovely story and filled with festive vibes – just fabulous!' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I love Rebecca's books but this one is definitely one of my favourites to date.' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Rebecca Raisin has done it again... I've loved all of [her] books and this is no different, it just has a little Christmas sparkle on top!' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Well written, cosy and comforting. Great escapism.' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Such a great read. Rebecca Raisin is a fab author!' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Rachel has done it again!!! This book has given me all the feels. I absolutely loved it!' 5 stars, Netgalley reviewer Escape to Fir Tree Lodge, where new beginnings come with a fresh blanket of snow... Rebecca Atkins has everything she could hope for – the perfect fiancé, fabulous friends and a career as a professional skier. But when an accident on the slopes brings her crashing down in the snow with a catastrophic thud, everything changes. Her career is over, and her fiancé turns out to be, well, not so perfect. With the chance to start afresh, Rebecca does what anyone else in her position would do... She turns to baking and manages the Alpine Bites café, nestled in the French Alps. But when handsome stranger Luke Sommersby becomes Rebecca's unexpected lodger, her plan to completely forget about love is thrown into jeopardy. Guarding her heart since the accident, Fir Tree Lodge is strictly a man-free-zone. Luke is kind, caring and gorgeous, but the emotional scars from her fall still run deep, and she fights to keep the sparks catching her heart at bay. Will Rebecca be able to find a second chance in the snow and step into a bright new future with Luke by her side? Fans of Jenny Colgan, Emma Davies and Debbie Johnson will love Rachel Dove! Readers LOVE Meet Me at Fir Tree Lodge! 'The snowy setting, the gorgeous roaring fires and the sparkling romance made this a book I was keen to get back to, 5/5 festive stars!' – NetGalley Reviewer, 5 Stars 'A wonderful read that made me laugh and cry at the same time, totally brilliant!' – NetGalley Reviewer, 5 Stars 'Perfect sat wrapped in a blanket with a hot chocolate. A cosy read. Just loved it.' – NetGalley Reviewer, 5 Stars 'A really enjoyable read, with a little added sparkle perfect for the season.' – NetGalley Reviewer, 5 Stars 'Romantic, funny and warmer than a roaring fire apres ski.' – Amazon Reviewer, 5 Stars 'Rachel pulled me in from very early on, and kept my attention and the book has been completely impossible to put down.' – Amazon Reviewer, 5 Stars