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The Gift of a Lifetime

The Gift of a Lifetime

Melissa Hill

Melissa Hill

From the internationally-bestselling author of A Gift from Tiffany's comes another New York Christmas love story make you fall in love all over again.Hollywood movies are Beth's passion. She hopes her life will always be filled with classic movie moments, where magical things happen every day. Her boyfriend Danny has always been the embodiment of her perfect Hollywood hero—though after seven years together the initial silver-screen romance has settled into something more predictable.Then one morning at work just before Christmas, Beth receives an anonymous gift of a take-out coffee cup with a cryptic message. From there, she is given a series of other gifts and riddles directing her to some of NYC's most popular landmarks—a treasure trail using unique rom-com-related prompts perfect for a movie-lover like Beth to decipher.And she is forced to wonder: has Danny realized their relationship needs a boost—or could it be that...
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The Summer Villa

The Summer Villa

Melissa Hill

Melissa Hill

Praise for Melissa Hill: 'I was completely gripped' Sarah Morgan 'Addictive!' Grazia 'A blissfully escapist romp' Marie Claire ************************************************************* Three women. One summer. A lifetime of adventure... Villa Dolce Vita, a rambling stone house on the Amalfi Coast, sits high above the Gulf of Naples amidst dappled lemon groves and the fragrant, tumbling bougainvillea. Six years ago Kim, Colette and Annie all came to the villa in need of escape and in the process forged an unlikely friendship. Now Kim has transformed the crumbling house into a luxury retreat and has invited her friends back for the summer to celebrate. But as friendships are rekindled under the Italian sun, secrets buried in the past will come to light. Each of these three women will have things to face up to if they are to find true happiness and fully embrace the sweetness of life. An epic summer read about food, friendship and the magic of Italy, perfect for fans of Karen...
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Romance at the Heartbreak Cafe

Romance at the Heartbreak Cafe

Melissa Hill

Melissa Hill

Three heartwarming romance novels from Melissa Hill's bestselling Lakeview Series in one great value bundle. Curl up and escape to the Heartbreak Cafe.... 'Doesn't get much better than this sweet and romantic page-turner' (Closer) 'If you miss Maeve Binchy .... (Melissa Hill) will cheer you up. A jewel of a novel, sparkling with warm yet delightfully flawed characters' (Romantic Times) THE HEARTBREAK CAFE When a baby is found on the doorstep of The Heartbreak Cafe in the charming Irish village of Lakeview, everyone asks, who would abandon a helpless child? Hollywood actress Ruth Seymour is home for the summer. But has an ill-advised fling with a handsome co-star resulted in a seriously unplanned consequence? Jess feels increasingly left out as the only non-mum amongst her friends. Terrified she might lose them altogether, she embarks on becoming a mother too. But is she really ready? Nina has come to Lakeview to live with her estranged father, Patrick after a bad break-up. But will she ever dare tell him about the secret she is concealing? One thing's for sure: someone knows more than they're telling. And the truth won't stay hidden forever... CHRISTMAS AT THE HEARTBREAK CAFE The Heartbreak Cafe, situated in the picturesque Irish tourist village of Lakeview is a local institution, and owner Ella has run a thriving business since it first opened its doors thirty years before. To honour all those happy years, Ella plans to host a huge Christmas party to thank the community for its support, and to bring all her loyal customers and staff together for a major celebration. She has spent weeks preparing; baking the cafe's all time-favourite treats, Christmas favourites like mince pies and mulled wine, and decorating the cafe's interior in the finest festive garb. Everything is set for it to be an amazing celebration of not just the cafe, but of life in Lakeview. But Christmas week, only days before the party, Ella receives a devastating letter. Her landlord won't be renewing her lease in the New Year, and her beloved cafe will have to close. What will she tell her loyal customers? Will she have to start anew? Or is there any way Ella can save the business by harnessing support and convincing her landlord by Christmas that her cafe has a special place in Lakeview hearts and minds. SUMMER AT THE HEARTBREAK CAFE It's summer in Lakeview, and the community is getting ready for its busiest time of the year. The weather is warm, the days sunny and bright, and cafe owner Ella is looking forward to tidying up the patio area, dusting off the outdoor seating and welcoming the first of the summer tourists, whose arrival always manages to create some drama... Author Sam is in Lakeview for the summer to finish his long-awaited novel. But he can't help getting distracted by the town's many charms, and in particular, pretty waitress Nina. Marianne hopes that two weeks spent in the quaint tourist town might help husband Donal forget about the pressures of work. While Grace likes the idea of spending two weeks in a pretty summer cottage in Lakeview, she's not so enamoured of being there with boisterous four-year-old twin boys in tow. Her husband is much better at managing them, but he needs to stay behind for work. Can she cope on her own? A Kindle Unlimited Series - All novels in the Lakeview series are FREE to read via Kindle Unlimited. Stories are standalone and can be read in any order.
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Sleepless in Manhattan

Sleepless in Manhattan

Melissa Hill

Melissa Hill

Hollywood movies are Beth's passion. She hopes her life will always be filled with 'movie moments', where things like serendipity and fate happen every day. Her boyfriend Danny has always been the embodiment of her perfect Hollywood hero - though after seven years together the initial silver-screen romance has settled into something more predictable. And then, one morning at work, Beth receives an anonymous delivery of a take-out coffee cup with a cryptic message suggesting a meeting at Tiffany's. From there, she is given a series of clues directing her to some of NYC's most popular landmarks - a treasure hunt using unique rom-com-related prompts perfect for a movie-lover like Beth to decipher. And Beth is forced to wonder: has Danny realised their relationship needs a boost - or could it be that charming new work colleague Ryan, with his intense gaze, flirtatious smile and almost encyclopaedic movie knowledge, wants to sweep her off her feet? And how would she feel about...
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A Gift to Remember

A Gift to Remember

Melissa Hill

Melissa Hill

Discover the magic of Melissa Hill this Christmas... Darcy Archer works in a small bookstore on Manhattan's Upper West Side. A dreamer who secretly wishes for true love similar to that in her beloved novels, Darcy refuses to settle for anything less than being swept off her feet by the perfect man. One day, when cycling to work, Darcy accidentally crashes into a sharply dressed man walking his dog. He is knocked unconscious and rushed to the hospital, but his dog gets left behind. Wracked with guilt over the accident, Darcy resolves to care for the dog and reunite him with his owner. But the dog is not the only thing that's been left behind and when she finds a small beautifully wrapped package - suspiciously shaped like a book - she becomes curious. She decides to try and figure out all she can about this man, and make the delivery herself. Darcy gradually becomes drawn into his life; one that she soon discovers is filled with books, travel, adventure and all the wonderful things she's ever dreamt about. It doesn't take long before Darcy builds up a picture of this man's lovely life, and feeling an immediate kinship towards him, tries to make things right. It might be a challenge but doesn't she owe it to him to try? But does fantasy match reality? And what happens when he finally wakes up? Praise for Melissa Hill: 'A gulp-in-one-go page-turner' Evening Standard 'Beautifully escapist...with a hint of mystery' Marie Claire
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Keep You Safe

Keep You Safe

Melissa Hill

Melissa Hill

A mother always knows best. Doesn't she? For single mother Kate O'Hara, there was no decision to make. Her daughter, Rosie, is one of a small percentage of children with a disorder that prevents them from being immunized. All Kate can do is hope that herd immunity keeps the disease at bay and her little girl safe. For Madeleine Harrington, vaccinations were a leap of faith she wasn't prepared to take. Which was why, following much soul-searching, she and her husband declined controversial measles shots for their daughter, Clara. All she can do is pray that it was the right decision, and if her little girl becomes sick, she gets through it unscathed. But when both girls wind up in the same elementary school class, telltale red spots appear on Clara Harrington's chest, and on Rosie's a few days after. When one child recovers as the other's health becomes more critical, the two mothers find themselves across a very deep divide—when all they wanted...
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Christmas Romance Collection

Christmas Romance Collection

Melissa Hill

Melissa Hill

Treat yourself to the perfect Christmas gift this year ... A collection of festive heartwarming contemporary holiday romance novels and Christmas stories from the USA Today bestselling author of A GIFT OF A CHARM & THE HEARTBREAK CAFE. A NEW YORK CHRISTMAS - When Maddie decides to visit Manhattan in December, hoping that a classic New York Christmas experience might help heal her broken heart, she wonders if an encounter with a handsome stranger might turn out to be the perfect Christmas gift. A DIAMOND FROM TIFFANY'S It's been two years since Ethan Greene and Gary Knowles collided one fateful Christmas Eve outside Tiffany & Co on Fifth Avenue. A mix-up with their shopping bags sent each man's life on an unexpected trajectory, and while Gary and his fiancee are heading for happily ever after, Ethan's love life is not so assured. All Rachel's dreams are coming true; her restaurant is going from strength to strength, and she and Gary are set to be married amongst family and friends at an idyllic New York location. But when they arrive in the city only days before the ceremony, Gary seems distracted and restless. Is he having second thoughts? Terri is dreading the Big Day, mostly because she thinks her best friend is making a huge mistake in marrying Gary. But also because the wedding means that she will need to see Ethan, and face the hurt in his eyes and disappointment on little daughter Daisy's face. Ethan is anxious to see Terri again; he truly felt they had something special, and plans to use the time in New York to prove to her that their relationship deserves another chance. Will Rachel and Gary's big day go ahead as planned? Can Ethan and Daisy convince Terri that they belong together? Or will the romance of New York and Tiffany's work its magic on the couples once more.... FAIRYTALE ON FIFTH AVENUE - Every day, Charlotte visits Tiffany & Co on Fifth Avenue to study a piece of jewelery that holds special significance for her. But the very same item is also of particular interest to someone else... WINTER WONDERLAND - Carol-singing Dakota loves driving her taxi-cab around the Manhattan streets at Christmastime. But when she picks up one particular passenger on a snowy evening in New York, she gets a lot more than she bargained for... LOVELORN IN MANHATTAN - Walking through Central Park, Alice is entranced when she happens upon an intriguing love letter hidden in a tree. But who is it meant for? And why does she feel obliged to find out the story behind it? CHRISTMAS AT THE HEARTBREAK CAFE The Heartbreak Cafe, situated in the picturesque Irish tourist village of Lakeview is a local institution, and owner Ella has run a thriving business since it first opened its doors thirty years before. To honour all those happy years, Ella plans to host a huge Christmas party to thank the community for its support, and to bring all her loyal customers and staff together for a major celebration. She has spent weeks preparing; baking the cafe’s all time-favourite treats, Christmas favourites like mince pies and mulled wine, and decorating the cafe’s interior in the finest festive garb. Everything is set for it to be an amazing celebration of not just the cafe, but of life in Lakeview. But Christmas week, only days before the party, Ella receives a devastating letter. Her landlord won’t be renewing her lease in the New Year, and her beloved cafe will have to close. What will she tell her loyal customers? Will she have to start anew? Or is there any way Ella can save the business by harnessing support and convincing her landlord by Christmas that her cafe has a special place in Lakeview hearts and minds. **
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Not What You Think

Not What You Think

Melissa Hill

Melissa Hill

When the going gets tough, you find out who your friends really are...Laura Fanning has talent to burn, a brand-new jewellery design company and a wonderful husband. Nicola Peters has independence, a job she loves and her own home. Helen Jackson has a killer wardrobe, a thriving career and a lively and engaging daughter.But all is not as it seems. Laura's struggling to live up to her parents' impossible expectations, Nicola is coping with a life-changing event, Helen's worried that her maternal instinct has gone AWOL - and trying to cope with their problems alone is driving the three friends apart just when they need each other most.Then into the mix comes Chloe Fallon. She's marrying gorgeous Dan Hunt and planning the wedding of the year, but little does she realise how much chaos her wedding preparations are about to cause...
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The Guest List

The Guest List

Melissa Hill

Melissa Hill

When funny, kind and gorgeous Shane proposes, Cara is over the moon, and can't wait to share the news of their engagement with all their friends and family.Excitement, however, quickly turns to apprehension when it seems that everyone has a fixed idea of the perfect wedding and offers to 'help' with the planning. With tussles over the ceremony and the size of the guest list, sibling rivalry and insistent in-laws-to-be, Cara can see the vision she has of her big day being ripped to shreds.So she and Shane determine to make a stand and do things their way. But when they announce their plans for a beach wedding on a beautiful Caribbean island, there is uproar. Threats are made, family secrets are revealed, and things turn decidedly stormy. Will Cara and Shane manage to overcome all obstacles? Or will their dream wedding turn into a nightmare?ReviewBrilliantly written and full of twists, rows and tears, this is good prep reading for all those summer nuptials. (Closer)There's plenty of family drama . . . a good gift for the bridezilla in your life. (Heat)If you need to turn off from all the worries and stresses of the week and get away from it all, THE GUEST LIST is the perfect light read. You'll quickly get sucked into Cara and Shane's soap-opera-style story and author Melissa Hill cleverly keeps throwing another twist in here and a turn in there to keep you hooked. It's so easy to read, even when I was sardined on the tube with a random man's elbow in my back I was still able to lose myself in the world of bridesmaids dresses and bouquets! (Fabulous)THE GUEST LIST is extremely readable . . . I always read Melissa Hill's books very quickly as I always want to know how everything turns out in the end. As with all her books, there is also an unexpected twist but she writes in such a clever way that you don't suspect for one moment what it will be. (Curious Book Fans)Praise for THE CHARM BRACELET:'A fab read '(Star magazine)'Stylish and uplifting... Perfect froth for whiling away a few hours on the sun lounger.' (Irish Independent)'A charming and entertaining novel, and I couldn't put it down. And the ending is fantastic.' (www.internationalchicklitmonth.com) About the AuthorMelissa Hill lives with her husband Kevin, daughter Carrie, and dog Homer in Co. Dublin. Previous titles, including THE CHARM BRACELET, SOMETHING FROM TIFFANY'S, THE LAST TO KNOW, WISHFUL THINKING, BEFORE I FORGET and PLEASE FORGIVE ME have all been bestsellers, and her books have been translated into twenty-three different languages. For more information, visit her website at www.melissahill.info, like her Facebook page at www.facebook.com/melissahillbooks or follow her on Twitter at www.twitter.com/melissahillbks.
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The Heartbreak Cafe

The Heartbreak Cafe

Melissa Hill

Melissa Hill

When a baby is found on the doorstep of The Hearbreak Café in the pretty Irish tourist town of Lakeview, everyone asks - what sort of parent would abandon their child? Hollywood actress Ruth Seymour is home in Lakeview for the summer. But has an ill-advised fling with a handsome co-star resulted in a seriously unplanned consequence? Jess feels increasingly left out as the only non-mum amongst her friends. Terrified she might lose them altogether, she embarks on becoming a mother too. But is she really ready? Nina has come to live with her estranged father, Patrick, after a bad break-up. But will she ever dare tell him about the secret she is concealing? One thing's for sure: someone knows more than they're telling.And the truth won't stay hidden forever...
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The Gift of a Charm

The Gift of a Charm

Melissa Hill

Melissa Hill

From Melissa Hill, author of A Gift from Tiffany's, comes The Gift of a Charm-another New York Christmas love story to restore your faith in miraclesHolly O'Neill knows that every charm bracelet tells a story. Many years ago she was sent one with just a single charm attached. The charms have been appearing ever since, often at challenging times, as if her mysterious benefactor knows exactly when she needs a little magic in her life.As a result, Holly's bracelet is her most prized possession. So when she finds someone else's charm bracelet, she feels she has to try to reunite it with its owner-even if the only clues she has to follow are the charms themselves.
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