The Beach Cafe is Lucy Diamond's classic bestseller, a story of new beginnings, love and adventure.Evie Flynn has always been the black sheep of her family – a dreamer and a drifter, unlike her over-achieving elder sisters. She's tried making a name for herself as an actress, a photographer and a singer, but nothing has ever worked out. Now she's stuck in temp hell, with a sensible, pension-planning boyfriend. Somehow life seems to be passing her by.

With her Cornish Beach Café closed for the winter, Evie Flynn should be looking forward to lazy days and a happy Christmas, with nothing more pressing to think about than when to have her next mince pie.But her sister Ruth is coming to stay, in a cloud of heartbreak and bitterness following her marriage breakdown, along with her three unhappy children, and Evie knows she'll have her work cut out, trying to spread some festive cheer. Then her boyfriend Ed breaks the news that he's g...

Utterly delightful, touching and romantic, Summer at Shell Cottage is the perfect summery read from Lucy Diamond, author of the bestselling The Beach Cafe.'Stuffed with guilty secrets and characters you'll root for from the start' – Sunday ExpressA seaside holiday at Shell Cottage in Devon has always been the perfect escape for the Tarrant family. Beach fun, barbecues and warm summer evenings with a cocktail or tw...

**One Night in Italy is a charming, funny and heartwarming novel from Lucy Diamond, author of Anything Could Happen.'An absolute treat' – Katie Fforde, author of Island in the Sun**Is Italian really the language of love? A new class of students hopes to find out . . .Anna has recently been told the father she’s never met is Italian. Now she’s baking focaccia, whipping up tiramisu and swotting up on her vocabulary, determin...

A Christmas short story from bestselling author Lucy Diamond, revisiting her Beach Cafe characters.After a hectic summer running her beach cafe in Cornwall, Evie Flynn is looking forward to her first Christmas with new boyfriend Ed - she's determined that it's going to be the most perfectly romantic one ever. Cosy nights in front of the fire, spicy mulled wine, mince pies . . . what's not to love?But the peace is shattered when Ed's ex suddenly gets in touc...

From the bestselling author of Summer at Shell Cottage comes The Year of Taking Chances, a novel full of warmth, humour and romance.Because love is always worth the risk . . .It's New Year's Eve, and Gemma and Spencer Bailey are throwing a house party. There's music, dancing, champagne and all their best friends under one roof. It's going to be a night to remember.Also at the party is Caitlin, who has returned to the village to pack up her much-mis...

Hens Reunited is a humorous story of friendship and romance, from the author of The Beach Cafe, Lucy Diamond.Katie, Georgia and Alice were at each other's hen nights but now the chickens have come home to roost; their marriages have fallen apart and their friendships have been tested to the limits.Control-freak Katie has become a commitment-phobe - there's no way she wants to get married again. Is there?Ambitious Georgia always puts her career firs...

A Baby at the Beach Cafe is an engaging short story follow-up to Lucy Diamond's bestselling novel The Beach Cafe.Evie loves running her beach cafe in Cornwall but with a baby on the way, she's been told to put her feet up. Let someone else take over? Not likely.Helen's come to Cornwall to escape the stress of city living. She hopes a seaside life will be the answer to all her dreams. When she sees a job advertised at the cafe it sounds perfect.But ...

‘A new Lucy Diamond book is one of the happiest highlights of my calendar’ – Katie FfordeIt’s a beautiful day in Manchester and four friends are meeting for a birthday lunch. But then they witness a shocking accident just metres away, which acts as a catalyst for each of them.For Laura, it’s a wake-up call to heed the ticking of her biological clock. Sensible Jo finds herself throwing caution to the wind in a new relationship. Eve, who has been trying to ig...

**'A stunning novel that will break your heart into little pieces and then glue it back together again' – Milly Johnson, bestselling author of *Same Time Next WeekThe Promise* is a unforgettable story about finding love, hope and joy in even the darkest moments, by the Sunday Times bestseller Lucy Diamond, author of The Secrets of Happiness.**When faced with the sudden death of his brother, Dan’s mission is clear. He puts together a project to help pick up...

Meet the women in love with three very different brothers . . .Izzy's determined to escape her troubled past with a new start by the sea - but flirtatious Charlie Jones is causing complications.Alicia's been happily married to loyal Hugh for years but secretly craves excitement. Maybe it's time to spice things up?Emma's relationship with David was once fun and romantic but trying for a baby has taken its toll. Then temptation comes along . . .

Lucy Diamond is proud to bring you this amazing collection of wild and passionate sex stories. Are you ready to experience sensual fantasies that will make you horny as hell?This book will literally leave you breathless! These sexy stories will keep you up at night and will leave you more sexually satisfied than you might expect! They include explicit content for women and men who are ready for some horny adventures! You will find exciting stories of:- Horn...