Maxine Morrey

Lottie Wentworth has never been more pleased to hear Big Ben ring in the New Year and wave goodbye to the year of saying yes! When a long-term relationship ended, her best friend's scheme to get Lottie back in the swing of things seemed like a good idea. She's kept her promise to Jess to see it through but, as a lover of the quiet life, Lottie couldn't be happier to say hello to a brand new year - The Year of Saying No! Unfortunately, the one thing she still seems unable to say no to is the crush she has on her best client and now friend, Army veteran, Seb Marshall. But she's working on it, and with rescue dog Humphrey at her side, she knows that she'll manage just fine. Lottie's decision to stop trying to please everyone has brought a sense of relief beyond what she had expected. Her actions and determination have also begun to send ripples throughout her life and those closest to her, bringing about changes none of them could have expected.

My Year of Saying No

'A delightful wintery tale full to the brim with drama, passion and heartwarming cheer.' - Gem~Bee Could happy ever after be waiting underneath the mistletoe? Professional organiser Kate has had her share of demanding clients. But Michael O'Farrell is the most obnoxious man she's ever met. He may be gorgeous, but if he wasn't her best friend's brother Kate wouldn't have waited on his doorstep for five minutes, let alone an hour! But, underneath Michael's icy exterior, Kate's surprised to find a man who needs to declutter his heart as well as his home. And while she's happier fixing messy desks than broken hearts, Kate can't help making Michael her secret Christmas project. After all, at Christmas, anything can happen! What reviewers are saying about Maxine Morrey 'Absolutely adorable, made me cry, made me laugh and made me want a gorgeous green eyed Irishman!' - Lori (Goodreads) 'A sweet and funny Christmas tale' - For the Love of Books 'Enjoyable and heart-warming. It's just right for a cosy night in, curled up with a vanilla coffee and candle-light.' - Jane (Netgalley) 'This book is pack full of giggles and tears. A fantastic festive winter warmer.' - Natasha (Netgalley)

The Christmas Project

What if what you really need is right there in front of you, if you just take a moment to look up? Milly has been waiting for this moment forever and finally it’s just an hour away – an interview with Vogue magazine and the opportunity to get her Louboutin-clad foot in the door. There’s just one problem – totally engrossed in her mobile phone, Milly doesn’t see the bus that is fast approaching – until it’s too late... When Milly next opens her eyes, the consequences of her accident become clear. Everything she has worked for and dreamed of suddenly feels out of reach. But there is one bright spot on her horizon – the reappearance of her ex Jed, in all of his six-foot-four, broad-shouldered glory, with the most piercing ice blue eyes Milly ever saw. Once used to working in a whirlwind, Milly now has the chance to reconsider how to live. Will she rush back to the treadmill, get her head down and back to business, or is there a whole other life waiting for her, if she’ll just look up to see it? ‘Read yourself happy’ with Maxine Morrey’s latest uplifting, page-turning, heart-warming romance, guaranteed to brighten up your day. 'An uplifting read that stops you in your tracks and makes you wonder "....but what if?" Absorbing, funny and oh-so-romantic, I loved every page!' Rachel Burton Praise for Maxine Morrey: 'A super sweet read, guaranteed to warm any winter evening' Samantha Tonge 'A lovely story that kept me turning the pages' Jules Wake ‘A stunning, perfect novel – it literally took my breath away.’ The Writing Garnet, 5 stars ‘A warm hug of a book.’ Rachel’s Random Reads, 5 stars

An uplifting, heartwarming romance for 2021

Things Are Looking Up

‘Absorbing, funny and oh-so-romantic. I loved every page!' When Lily’s husband dies, she moves to the edge of a tiny village, settling into a solitary life, her only real company her brother and his family. A quiet life becomes her safe space, with no risk of getting hurt. When her brother offers her spare room to his oldest friend, Jack, Lily’s reluctant – but knowing how much she owes her family, can’t say no. A lodger takes some getting used to but to her surprise, Lily begins to enjoy Jack’s company. Slowly but surely, Jack encourages Lily to step outside her comfort zone. But taking risks means facing the consequences, and telling people how she really feels, means Lily might have to face losing them. But as the saying goes - you only live once - and being brave could mean Lily gets a second chance at love... ‘Read yourself happy’ with Maxine Morrey’s latest feel-good, unforgettable and utterly uplifting love story, guaranteed to make you smile. Perfect for fans of Mhaira McFarlane and Sophie Kinsella. Praise for Maxine Morrey: 'An uplifting read that stops you in your tracks and makes you wonder "....but what if?" Absorbing, funny and oh-so-romantic, I loved every page!' Rachel Burton 'A super sweet read, guaranteed to warm any winter evening' Samantha Tonge 'A lovely story that kept me turning the pages' Jules Wake ‘A stunning, perfect novel – it literally took my breath away.’ The Writing Garnet, 5 stars ‘A warm hug of a book.’ Rachel’s Random Reads, 5 stars

The BRAND NEW laugh-out-loud, feel-good romantic comedy from Maxine Morrey for 2022

You Only Live Once

Some days Bee feels invisible. Most days Bee does not feel as if she is ‘living her best life’. Sure she has a loyal group of friends, a job she’s good at, and a small London flat to call home, but a lot of the time, Bee feels as if no one actually ‘sees’ her. Her best friend, the unfeasibly handsome and successful Luca Donato does not have that problem. People are practically falling over themselves whenever they see Luca, but one thing the two friends do have in common, is they haven’t yet found the ‘One’. When their friend Tia challenges them to change all that through online dating, Luca and Bee set about the task with very different levels of enthusiasm. The saying goes that you have to kiss a lot of frogs to find your prince, and it’s not long before Bee is ready to admit defeat. But with Luca inundated with potential love interests, Bee is determined not to give up. Surely her perfect partner is out there somewhere... ‘Read yourself happy’ with Maxine Morrey’s latest heart-warming, feelgood, page-turning romance, guaranteed to make you smile. Perfect for fans of Lauren Weisberger and Sophie Kinsella. Praise for Maxine Morrey: 'An uplifting read that stops you in your tracks and makes you wonder "....but what if?" Absorbing, funny and oh-so-romantic, I loved every page!' Rachel Burton 'A super sweet read, guaranteed to warm any winter evening' Samantha Tonge 'A lovely story that kept me turning the pages' Jules Wake ‘A stunning, perfect novel – it literally took my breath away.’ The Writing Garnet, 5 stars ‘A warm hug of a book.’ Rachel’s Random Reads, 5 stars

The perfect feel-good romance from Maxine Morrey for 2022

Living Your Best Life

'A lovely story that kept me turning the pages' Jules Wake In an Instagram world, can you find love just by being yourself... Popular lifestyle blogger, Libby Cartwright, is being boggled by business when help shows up in the shape of gorgeous but shy, Charlie Richmond. Libby's determined to keep it at 'just good friends' - she's dated someone from 'Corporate Land' before and it didn't end well. As she and Charlie begin spending more time together, Libby is starting to waver - until she discovers something which makes her question if she's ready for love. Still reeling, she suffers another blow as her blog is attacked in a national newspaper, for promoting unachievable perfection. Libby knows it's not true - but the only way to prove that is to strip off the armour she's been wearing for years. Is she brave enough to show the world she's far from perfect? And will Charlie be by her side if she does... A gloriously funny, wise, heart-warming and romantic read for all fans of Lindsey Kelk and Mhairi Macfarlane, from the author of the bestselling Winter's Fairytale.

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Just Say Yes

Lottie Wentworth has never been more pleased to hear Big Ben ring in the new year and wave goodbye to The Year of Saying Yes! When a long-term relationship ended, her best friend's scheme to get Lottie back in the swing of things seemed like a good idea. She's kept her promise to Jess to see it through but, as a lover of the quiet life, Lottie couldn't be happier to say hello to a brand new year - The Year of Saying No! Unfortunately, the one thing she still seems unable to say no to is the crush she has on her best client and now friend, Army veteran, Seb Marshall. But she's working on it, and with rescue dog Humphrey at her side, she knows that she'll manage just fine. Lottie's decision to stop trying to please everyone has brought a sense of relief beyond what she had expected. Her actions and determination have also begun to send ripples throughout her life and those closest to her, bringing about changes none of them could have expected. But will all those changes be for the good?

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The #1 Bestseller! ‘As a festive love story, this book has it all: romance, an engaging heroine you feel you could be friends with, a handsome caring hero...lots of warmth and humour and plenty of snow.’ – PortobelloBookBlog Step into a winter wonderland and fall in love in the snow this Christmas...

Winter's Fairytale

In an Instagram world, can you find love by just being yourself... Popular lifestyle blogger, Libby Cartwright, is being boggled by business when help shows up in the shape of gorgeous but shy, Charlie Richmond. Libby's determined to keep it at 'just good friends' - she's dated someone from 'Corporate Land' before and it didn't end well. As she and Charlie begin spending more time together, Libby is starting to waiver - until she discovers something which makes her question if she's ready for love. Still reeling, she suffers another blow as her blog is attacked in a national newspaper, for promoting unachievable perfection. Libby knows it's not true - but the only way to prove that is to strip off the armour she's been wearing for years. Is she brave enough to show the world she's far from perfect? And will Charlie be by her side if she does... A gloriously funny, wise, heart-warming and romantic read for all fans of Lindsey Kelk and Mhairi Macfarlane, from the author of the bestselling Winter's Fairytale.

From the bestselling author of A Winter’s Fairytale and The Christmas Project Come home for Christmas to the Best Little Christmas Shop – the snowiest, cosiest place you can be! Perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan and Sue Moorcroft

The Best Little Christmas Shop

‘One of my favourite Christmas reads. Maxine Morrey writes the most gorgeous heroes. – Jules Wake, author of Covent Garden in the Snow ’A delightful wintery tale full to the brim with drama, passion and heartwarming cheer.’ – Gem~Bee Could happy ever after be waiting underneath the mistletoe?

The Christmas Project: A laugh-out-loud romance from bestselling author Maxine Morrey

To find true love, first you have to truly love yourself... Fleur French does not have the best of luck when it comes to life and love, and her current boyfriend Jasper is yet another person who only seems to like Fleur when she moulds herself into his idea of the perfect partner. So, when she finds herself single, jobless and homeless, Fleur has to decide if she’s ready to finally be herself – if only she knew who that was. Matt Morgan saw things he’ll never forget when he was deployed in the military, but now back home in Wales, the recuperative powers of the stunning countryside are working their magic. And when Fleur takes a job at his mother’s hotel, Matt senses she could benefit from that same magic – if only Fleur realised it too. It’s hard to be yourself, when you’ve never felt you quite fitted in. But with new days come new opportunities, and as Fleur begins to flourish and find out who she really is, her luck in love might be about to change too. ‘Read yourself happy’ with Maxine Morrey’s latest feel-good, unforgettable and utterly uplifting love story, guaranteed to make you smile. Perfect for fans of Mhairi McFarlane and Sophie Kinsella. Praise for Maxine Morrey: 'I absolutely love Maxine’s books - it’s so much fun to be in her world.' Portia Macintosh 'An uplifting read that stops you in your tracks and makes you wonder "....but what if?" Absorbing, funny and oh-so-romantic, I loved every page!' Rachel Burton 'A super sweet read, guaranteed to warm any winter evening' Samantha Tonge 'A lovely story that kept me turning the pages' Jules Wake ‘A stunning, perfect novel – it literally took my breath away.’ The Writing Garnet, 5 stars ‘A warm hug of a book.’ Rachel’s Random Reads, 5 stars What readers say about Maxine Morrey: ‘So beautifully written. I couldn’t put this one down! It made me smile and cry and laugh! Just wonderful. 5 stars!’ ‘Maxine Morrey always writes her stories with empathy, she has a way of drawing the reader into the storyline and making us feel as if the characters are our own friends. Once again a great story, delivered by a great author about hope, family and second chances.’ ‘Well written, great read, laughed, cried & enjoyed escaping my real life...’ ‘There is always a lovely charm to Maxine Morrey’s stories and You Only Live Once was another wonderful example of this. Within the pages of this book you get to experience a fabulous combination of friendships, family and romance. You Only Live Once is the perfect escape from everyday life!’

A heartwarming, feel-good romantic comedy from Maxine Morrey

You've Got This

What if what you really need is right there in front of you, if you just take a moment to look up? Milly has been waiting for this moment forever and finally it's just an hour away - an interview with Vogue magazine and the opportunity to get her Louboutin-clad foot in the door. There's just one problem - totally engrossed in her mobile phone, Milly doesn't see the bus that is fast approaching - until it's too late... When Milly next opens her eyes, the consequences of her accident become clear. Everything she has worked for and dreamed of suddenly feels out of reach. But there is one bright spot on her horizon - the reappearance of her ex Jed, in all of his six-foot-four, broad-shouldered glory, with the most piercing ice blue eyes Milly ever saw. Once used to working in a whirlwind, Milly now has the chance to reconsider how to live. Will she rush back to the treadmill, get her head down and back to business, or is there a whole other life waiting for her, if she'll just look up to see it? 'Read yourself happy' with Maxine Morrey's latest uplifting, page-turning, heart-warming romance, guaranteed to brighten up your day. 'An uplifting read that stops you in your tracks and makes you wonder "....but what if?" Absorbing, funny and oh-so-romantic, I loved every page!' Rachel Burton Praise for Maxine Morrey: 'A super sweet read, guaranteed to warm any winter evening' Samantha Tonge 'A lovely story that kept me turning the pages' Jules Wake 'A stunning, perfect novel - it literally took my breath away.' The Writing Garnet, 5 stars 'A warm hug of a book.' Rachel's Random Reads, 5 stars

‘A stunning, perfect novel – it literally took my breath away.’ The Writing Garnet, 5 stars Home is where the heart is...

Coming Home to Wishington Bay

Eighteen months ago, Sophia Jones finally walked out on her unhappy life. With a tricky divorce ongoing, money is tight and so when friends offer her a housekeeping job while they’re away travelling, she accepts. Nate McKinley is hesitant when his brother, Gabe, offers him the use of their home in the picturesque village of Wishington Bay. But he has a book to a write and an imploded marriage to recover from, so maybe a change of scene is exactly what he needs. As Wishington Bay works its magic, friendship blossoms between Sophia and Nate. For Nate, finally feeling able to be himself with someone who is honest and down to earth is a revelation. But Sophia has a secret and a jealous colleague is determined to blow her cover. Can she really keep her old life in the past or is it destined to destroy this new, happy one too? Take a trip back to Wishington Bay this winter and find out... A deliciously heart-warming and romantic read, perfect for a cosy winter’s evening, from the author of the bestselling Winter’s Fairytale. Praise for Maxine Morrey:'A lovely story that kept me turning the pages' Jules Wake ‘A stunning, perfect novel – it literally took my breath away.’ The Writing Garnet, 5 stars ‘A warm hug of a book.’ Rachel’s Random Reads, 5 stars

A heartwarming, uplifting romance for winter 2020

Winter at Wishington Bay

It’s never too late for a second chance at love in this uplifting and warm-hearted romance.

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