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A Summer to Remember
Victoria Connelly
Escape deep into the English countryside in this perfect summer's day read. Fans of Alexandra Potter and Katie Fforde won't be able to resist. Nina Elliot is tired of her life. She's not sure how it happened but, somewhere along the way, she lost track of where it was all going. So one fateful day, she makes a brave decision: she's going to leave it all behind. Taking a job deep in the English countryside, Nina does just that. Ensconced at the Old Mill, she settles into daily life with the Milton family, where she works as a researcher for author Dudley. With endless summer days stretching out ahead of her, Nina couldn't be happier. But her quiet life is soon interrupted when the handsome Milton boys return home - for they plan to make sure this really is a summer to remember...Relax and enjoy a breath of warm summer air with every turn of the page in the delightful new novel from Victoria Connelly - bestselling author of 'Wish You Were Here'. Perfect for fans of Katie Fforde and Alexandra Potter.**ReviewPraise for 'A Summer to Remember': 'A perfect holiday read.' Hello! Praise for Victoria Connelly: 'Sunshine on a rainy day.' Lisa Jewell 'Witty and original.' The Romantic Novelists' Association 'Victoria writes with a deliciously light touch and joyous enthusiasm.' Fiona Walker About the AuthorVictoria Connelly was brought up in Norfolk and studied English literature at Worcester University before becoming a teacher in North Yorkshire. After getting married in a medieval castle and living in London for eleven years, she moved to rural Suffolk with her artist husband and ever-increasing family of animals. She has had three novels published in Germany - the first of which was made into a film. To find out more about Victoria Connelly please visit www.victoriaconnelly.com.

Flights of Angels
Victoria Connelly
Heaven can't always wait...What would you do if you lost the love of your life and then started seeing tiny angels on your desk at work? What would you do if your girlfriend left with your life savings, leaving only a broken heart and a goldfish behind? Claudie and Simon: two people battered and bruised by life. But can they learn to love again?By the bestselling author of romantic comedies A Weekend with Mr Darcy and The Runaway Actress, Flights of Angels was published in Germany in 2006 after a bidding war between five publishers. It was later made into a film by award-winning Ziegler Film. This is the first time it’s been published in the English language.Praise for Victoria Connelly:‘Great fun. A real page-turner.’ Andrew Davies, screenwriter of Pride and Prejudice‘Sunshine on a rainy day. A charmingly written slice of warm-hearted escapism.’Lisa Jewell‘A lovely feel-good story.’ Katie Fforde‘Victoria writes with a deliciously light touch and joyous enthusiasm.’ Fiona Walker‘Fun, amusing and heart-warming.’ Trashionista‘Unashamedly romantic.’ Deborah Wright‘Warm-hearted, very sweet and it will charm your socks off.’ Novelicious‘Victoria Connelly is an exceptional new voice in romantic fiction whose stories shine with warmth, humour and heart. The Perfect Hero is romantic comedy gold from a fast-rising star!’ Single Titles ‘Fun, flirty fantasy from the gifted pen of Victoria Connelly. A magical story with a gorgeous setting and more than enough handsome men to go around!”Carole Matthews

A Weekend with Mr. Darcy
Victoria Connelly
Full of characters obsessed with Jane Austen and set in Jane Austen locations in England, this lively modern Jane Austen romantic comedy trilogy features two pairs of lonely hearts who find each other and themselves at a Jane Austen Addicts weekend.Dr. Katherine Roberts is a Jane Austen lecturer at St Bridget's College, Oxford, who secretly loves the racy Regency novels of Lorna Warwick. But Lorna is really a man who's slowly been falling in love with Katherine. He's hoping that the Jane Austen Addicts weekend will be the perfect opportunity to declare his feelings...

Dreaming of Mr. Darcy
Victoria Connelly
A romance worthy of Jane Austen herselfPraise for A Weekend with Mr. Darcy:"Sunshine on a rainy day. A charmingly written slice of warmhearted escapism."- Lisa Jewell, bestselling author of Roommates Wanted"Lively, funny characters ... the romances of this novel brilliantly reveal one thing that Miss Austen always knew: true love is often a complicated, but beautiful, mess."- Luxury Reading Fledging illustrator and Darcy fanatic Kay Ashton settles in the seaside town of Lyme to finish her book, The Illustrated Darcy, when a film company arrives to make a new adaptation of Jane Austen's Persuasion. Kay is soon falling for the handsome bad boy actor playing Captain Wentworth, but it's the quiet screenwriter Adam Craig who has more in common with her beloved Mr. Darcy. Though still healing from a broken heart, Adam finds himself unexpectedly in love with Kay. But it will take more than good intentions to convince her that her real happy ending is with him.

Mr. Darcy Forever
Victoria Connelly
Sisters are forever...Sarah and Mia Castle are closer than best friends and share just about everything, including a deep and abiding love for all things relating to Jane Austen. Their annual trip to the Jane Austen Festival in Bath is a highlight of their lives—until the year they discover that no matter how close two sisters may be, it's impossible to share one man between them. Even ifhe does seem like their own perfect Mr. Darcy, if one wins him, won' t both of them lose?Praise for A Weekend with Mr. Darcy:"Connelly has created a magical world for Janeites...a must—read for Austen fans." —Diary of an Eccentric"A great romp in the English countryside with some gal pals and hot men that will make you giggle, squirm, and sit on the edge of your seat." —Savvy Verse & Wit"You don 't have to be an Austen addict to enjoy this one. It's full of humor and wit. " —Debbie's Book Bag"Victoria Connelly is an engaging and skilled storyteller... I felt I was able to see, feel , and hear all the wondrous things about Jane Austen's Hampshire firsthand." —Austenesque ReviewsReview"I do not think I will ever get tired of books like this one. They are in my blood and they just make me happy." - Book Girl of Mur-y-Castell"I'm only sad that the series has come to a close. I can't wait to see what Connelly comes up with next." - Luxury Reading"Mr. Darcy Forever by Victoria Connelly is about love and forgiveness between sisters who are swept up in Austen's fairy tale-like world of happy endings, only to find that the happiness they thought they would have was fleeting." - Savvy Verse & Wit" The poignant story of two sisters ripped apart and their three-year journey back to reconciliation is compelling enough in its own right. Then kick it up another notch with the two loveable heroes... Will author Victoria Connelly confirm to us that the right man can indeed become Mr. Darcy Forever? I hope you understand my meaning when I say the 330 pages just evaporated in my hands as I sought the answer. 4.5 out of 5 Regency Stars" - Austenprose"Mr. Darcy Forever is a sweet and charming tale about growing up and realizing that real life isn't like what you read in a novel, but there's nothing wrong about hoping for a happy ending." - Diary of an Eccentric"This book is not to be missed by any lover of Jane Austen or by anyone looking for a great character story about two sisters and the ups and downs of their relationship." - Laura's Reviews"Jane Austen fans will love this book and new readers to Jane Austen fiction will be enthralled and captivated by Connelly's characters and majestic setting. Connelly continues to surprise Chick Lit fans and Austen enthusiasts alike with book after book featuring one of the most beloved leading men out there." - Debbie's Book Bag"I adore Victoria Connelly's trilogy about Jane Austen addicts and consider them to be treasures in the oeuvre of Austenesque literature!" - Austenesque Reviews"Forever Mr. Darcy... a delightful novel that any Janeite can enjoy. Like a summer holiday in Bath can be, it's full of fun, romance and drama. Victoria has once again woven a tale that I enjoyed from beginning to end. Pick up her Jane Austen Addict Trilogy today!" - The Calico Critic"What I especially like in Victoria Connelly's Austen-inspired trilogy is her humor. Her prose is witty and her narration characterized by a very light touch which makes you want to turn the page quickly and never put the book down. Bravo, Ms Connelly! These three modern day romances are really sunshine on a rainy day. I've loved them all." - My Jane Austen Book Club"There wasn't a time, when reading, that I was bored. I would recommend this book to any Janeites or romance fans alike." - NetGalley.com"It reads quickly and I was hooked." - NetGalley"This book is required reading for Austen fans and the perfect book to accompany your cup of tea, curled up in your favorite chair . You will not be disappointed." - NetGalleyAbout the AuthorVICTORIA CONNELLY'S first novel was promoted in Germany to celebrate World Book Day and was adapted into a TV movie. Her second was published as a lead title in the UK and chosen as a Closer magazine "hot pick". Her new trilogy features Jane Austen addicts. Connelly lives in London.

Three Graces
Victoria Connelly
Carys Miller doesn’t believe in the aristocracy nor does she believe in the supernatural. So, when she finds herself married to Richard Bretton, 12th Duke of Cuthland, and living in his haunted house, she wonders if she’s going mad.As the new mistress of Amberley Court, Carys discovers she’s now in charge of a house the size of a small village. And, as if that isn’t enough to be getting on with, she finds herself in the most unpopular of roles: a stepmother to young Cecily and Evie. Carys desperately needs help but she doesn’t expect it to come from an eighteenth-century duchess who simply refuses to leave Amberley.Three Graces is a romantic fantasy about mothers, daughters, lovers and ghosts, and how the past always manages to find its way into the present.By the bestselling author of romantic comedies A Weekend with Mr Darcy and Molly's Millions, Three Graces was published in Germany in 2009. This is the first time it’s been published in the English language.Praise for Victoria Connelly:‘Great fun. A real page-turner.’ Andrew Davies, screenwriter of Pride and Prejudice‘Sunshine on a rainy day. A charmingly written slice of warm-hearted escapism.’Lisa Jewell‘A lovely feel-good story.’ Katie Fforde‘Victoria writes with a deliciously light touch and joyous enthusiasm.’ Fiona Walker‘Fun, amusing and heart-warming.’ Trashionista‘Unashamedly romantic.’ Deborah Wright‘Warm-hearted, very sweet and it will charm your socks off.’ Novelicious‘Victoria Connelly is an exceptional new voice in romantic fiction whose stories shine with warmth, humour and heart. The Perfect Hero is romantic comedy gold from a fast-rising star!’ Single Titles ‘Fun, flirty fantasy from the gifted pen of Victoria Connelly. A magical story with a gorgeous setting and more than enough handsome men to go around!”Carole Matthews

Molly's Millions
Victoria Connelly
Hard-up florist Molly Bailey has just won a fortune in the National Lottery. And she wants to get rid of it – fast!Tom Mackenzie is on the verge of losing his job. He needs one hell of a story if he hopes to secure his future in journalism. And his luck may have just come in...With a strong belief that sharing her good fortune is the only way forward, Molly unwittingly becomes the most sought-after person in the country as she distributes her wealth to the masses. With only her terrier pup, Fizz, and her trusty Beetle for company, Molly embarks on the journey of her life. But with Tom hot on her heels, will she succeed before her family and the media catch up with her? And, with Tom leading the pack, would that really be such a bad thing...?

Happy Birthday, Mr Darcy
Part #5 of "Austen Addicts" series by Victoria Connelly
Book five in Victoria Connelly's Austen Addicts series.You are cordially invited to a wedding at Purley Hall...It’s the 200th anniversary of the publication of Jane Austen’s 'Pride and Prejudice' but it’s also a special year for Katherine Roberts and Warwick Lawton because they’re getting married.But can Katherine put aside her fear about the future and can Warwick put his pen down long enough to actually make it up the aisle?'Happy Birthday, Mr Darcy' is the fifth book in the Austen Addicts series - a light-hearted novella which follows 'A Weekend with Mr Darcy', 'The Perfect Hero' ('Dreaming of Mr Darcy'), 'Mr Darcy Forever' and 'Christmas with Mr Darcy'.Praise for Victoria Connelly’s Austen Addicts series:“Great fun … a real page turner.” Andrew Davies, screenwriter of Pride and Prejudice“A lovely comic romance.” Dan Zeff, director of Lost in Austen**

Wish You Were Here
Victoria Connelly
Sun, sea and secrets...A week on the sunny Greek island of Kethos is just what Alice Archer needs, even if she has to put up with her difficult sister. Stella's tantrums and diva-like demands are a fair price to pay for crystal-clear waters, blue skies and white clifftop villas. When Alice meets Milo, a handsome gardener at the Villa Argenti, for the first time she suddenly feels beautiful, alluring and confident. But is it just holiday magic or will the irresistible pull between Alice and Milo survive against all odds? For fans of Katie Fforde and Alexandra Potter, this heartwarming, romantic novel is the perfect escapist read.ReviewPraise for Victoria Connelly: 'Sunshine on a rainy day.' Lisa Jewell 'Victoria writes with a deliciously light touch and joyous enthusiasm.' Fiona Walker About the AuthorVictoria Connelly was brought up in Norfolk and studied English literature at Worcester University before becoming a teacher in North Yorkshire. After getting married in a medieval castle and living in London for eleven years, she moved to rural Suffolk with her artist husband and ever-increasing family of animals. She has had three novels published in Germany - the first of which was made into a film. To find out more about Victoria Connelly please visit www.victoriaconnelly.com.