*Laughter and Happy Ever After in Seabury is a standalone story in the popular Seabury series* Welcome to Seabury - where everyone knows everyone, the average tourist hasn't got a clue it even exists, and that's just how the locals like it! Being left for a nineteen-year-old with a nose ring is a very long way down Lou Walter’s list of “fun things to do after forty” - no matter how much she might laugh it off in public. Still, Seabury has wrapped its loving arms around her, and Lou’s two jobs, new friends and mad cold-water-swimming escapades are keeping her from dwelling on the treacherous little… Deep. Breath. Moving on. Lou’s got her new house to focus on. She always thought buying a house was meant to be the “grown-up thing to do”… but when it comes to this one, she’s not so sure. There was quite a bit of creative licence going on when the estate agent described it as “charmingly rustic”. But – it looks like the cure to Lou's broken heart can be found amongst the tubes of filler and tins of paint. Now, if only she could find the time and energy to tame the garden… When the rampant brambles finally get the better of her, Lou goes in search of a pair of helping hands… and finds more than she’d ever bargained for deep in the undergrowth! A cosy read full of friendship and community spirit, for fans of Holly Martin, Polly Babbington and Heidi Swain. Laughter and Happy Ever After in Seabury is the ninth novella in the Seabury series.

This is Seabury - where everyone knows everyone, the average tourist hasn't got a clue it even exists, and that's just how the locals like it! Hattie Barclay is on her third train of the day and she’s exhausted. She can’t believe that after all her hard work, she’s on her way back to her childhood haunt with her tail between her legs! Working as a chef alongside Marco Brooks – the darling of the London foodie scene - was meant to get her closer to her dreams. But that was before Marco’s ego kicked in. Hattie needs to get out of London. Now. The good news is, Hattie’s great uncle Lionel has bought The Pebble Street Hotel in Seabury and is looking for a head chef. It’s hardly the bright lights of the big city, but she’s just happy to have somewhere to lick her wounds. But with a trip down memory lane waiting for her around every corner – and a familiar, freckled face making her heart turn summersaults - Hattie’s not sure how long she’s going to stay... What’s on the menu for Hattie in Seabury? Will she find life's missing ingredients? Or is her time in the town simply a recipe for disaster? A new adventure full of friendship, fun and laughter! For fans of Holly Martin, Polly Babbington and Heidi Swain. Sandwiches in Seabury is the fourth novella in the Seabury series - and part one of Hattie's story.

*Please note: this is part two of Hattie’s story. Her adventure starts in Sandwiches in Seabury - and will conclude in Surprises in Seabury.* This is Seabury - where everyone knows everyone, the average tourist hasn't got a clue it even exists, and that's just how the locals like it! The opening night of the new restaurant at The Pebble Street Hotel is just around the corner, and head chef Hattie Barclay’s head is spinning with everything there is left for her to do. Even with Ben and Lou on hand to keep her feet on the ground and steer her true, she can’t help but worry that she’s not living up to her old boss Marco Brook's standards… even if the man was a first-class idiot and his new restaurant is a total flop. Still, Hattie can’t help but feel that she’s missing the key ingredient to make sure the launch goes off with a bang - and she’s starting to get a little bit desperate! But when a DIY disaster in the breakfast room uncovers some forgotten memories that had been in danger of being lost forever, it’s not just the hotel’s long-held secrets that are about to be revealed… Can Hattie win the town’s tastebuds over? Will she realise that the answers to her dreams could be right here in Seabury? Or will her appetite and ambition make sure that disaster is firmly on the menu? A small town, seaside adventure full of friendship, fun and laughter! For fans of Holly Martin, Polly Babbington and Heidi Swain. Secrets in Seabury is the fifth novella in the Seabury series - and part two of Hattie's story.

*Please note: this is part three of Kate’s story. The series is best read in order. Kate’s adventure starts in part one - Welcome to Seabury.* This is Seabury - where everyone knows everyone, the average tourist hasn't got a clue it even exists, and that's just how the locals like it! Kate Hardy’s world seems to be making some kind of sense at last. The Sardine’s finally safe from her idiotic ex, things seem to be going well with Mike (though she’s pretty sure she’s going to mess that up at any moment), and she’s looking forward to celebrating Christmas with the important people in her life. People she… loves? As much as she’s looking forward to the big day, Kate can’t help the niggling worries that keep giving her a nudge in the ribs… Mike’s buying her beloved lighthouse and is due to get the keys any day now. Kate just wishes she could muster the courage to ask him what his plans are for the old place – instead of changing the subject every time he brings it up. And then there’s Bernard – who’s come all the way from Canada. He’s loitering very close to Seabury and is promising to wreak yuletide havoc. The Met office are pretty sure he’s due to make landfall on Christmas day – and according to them, this storm’s going to be a doozy. As everyone in town starts to batten down the hatches, Kate does her best to save Christmas . . . with a little bit of help from her friends! A cosy, Christmas read full of community, romance and friendship! For fans of Holly Martin, Polly Babbington and Heidi Swain. Christmas in Seabury is the third novella in the Seabury series - and the final part of Kate's story.

Welcome to Seabury - where everyone knows everyone, the average tourist hasn't got a clue it even exists, and that's just how the locals like it! Kate Hardy really doesn't like change. Why would she when life's pretty much perfect as it is? She's lived in the gorgeous coastal town of Seabury all her life - well, apart from that three-month blip in London - but she doesn't like to think about that. Now she's back where she belongs - running her tiny seafront cafe, The Sardine, with her rescue dog Stanley at her side, and the occasional romantic (though decidedly brief) visit from a certain gorgeous French fisherman. But when the local gossip-vine starts buzzing with the news that New York Froth is coming to town, it's not just the super-snazzy coffee chain that's got Kate on the hop - Mike Pendle, its rude, grumpy owner, seems hell-bent on demolishing her life - one nightmare encounter at a time. Is The Sardine safe? Will Kate manage to weather this summer storm? Or will the waves of change washing over Seabury prove too strong for her to swim against? A summery read full of friendship, fun and laughter! For fans of Holly Martin, Polly Babbington and Heidi Swain. Welcome to Seabury is the first novella in the Seabury series - and part one of Kate's story.

*Please note: this is part three of Hattie’s story. The series is best read in order. Her adventure starts in Sandwiches in Seabury.* This is Seabury - where everyone knows everyone, the average tourist hasn't got a clue it even exists, and that's just how the locals like it! Another day, another full house of bookings at the new Pebble Street Hotel restaurant. Head chef Hattie Barclay is thrilled – and completely exhausted. Things are going well. Maybe a little too well… She hasn’t really had the chance to explore her new home much… or her new boyfriend, come to that. In fact, she’s not even sure she can call Ben her boyfriend when they haven’t had the chance to do much more than escape for an occasional walk on the beach. Hattie’s quickly discovering that living in a hotel room doesn’t lend itself to… well… you know! And Ben doesn’t seem too keen on inviting her to his place for some reason. When Lionel lets slip about a potential rival for Ben’s affections, Hattie realises that she might have bigger problems on her plate than her ridiculously busy schedule. Just to complicate matters further, there are rumours of another chef in town. One with a ridiculous orange top-knot and a notoriously short fuse... it seems that Marco Brooks is in Seabury and determined to stir the pot! Can Ben survive the roasting that’s coming his way? Will things between him and Hattie finally start to sizzle? Or is Hattie’s newfound happiness destined to boil over? A small town, seaside adventure full of friendship, fun and laughter! For fans of Holly Martin, Polly Babbington and Heidi Swain. Surprises in Seabury is the sixth novella in the Seabury series - and the final part of Hattie's story.

*Please note: this is part two of Kate’s story. Her adventure starts in part one - Welcome to Seabury - and will conclude in part three - Christmas in Seabury. The series is best read in order.* This is Seabury - where everyone knows everyone, the average tourist hasn't got a clue it even exists, and that's just how the locals like it! Kate Hardy’s back from London after reaching a stalemate in the battle to save her little seafront café, The Sardine. Her ex is busy playing the pantomime villain – and he’s holding her whole future hostage while he’s at it. The perfect distraction arrives when a disaster befalls the not-so-happy couple about to celebrate their wedding at The Pebble Street Hotel. Kate joins forces with Mike Pendle and the rest of Seabury’s stalwarts in a bid to save the day. But when the eager nudging of her excitable staff members combined with the good-natured matchmaking of the rest of Seabury mean that Kate and Mike’s growing friendship becomes the talk of the town, she wonders if working quite so closely with him is such a great idea after all. Facing a whole heap of heartbreak, it takes some wise words from a friend (and lots of cuddles from Stanley) to make sure that Kate isn’t cast adrift. Is Kate really going to have to sell The Sardine? Will she manage to take a step towards her future with the man who makes her toes tingle? Or is their chance of a happy ever after going to be swept away by the tides of trouble creeping up on Seabury? A crisp, autumn read full of romance and friendship that will bring a lump to your throat! For fans of Holly Martin, Polly Babbington and Heidi Swain. Trouble in Seabury is the second novella in the Seabury series - and part two of Kate's story.