Lakeview Series by Melissa Hill

One morning in the small town of Lakeview, Ella Harris finds a cardboard box on the doorstop of her cafe. At first she thinks it's her usual muffin delivery but is shocked to find that the box actually contains a newborn baby... moreOne morning in the small town of Lakeview, Ella Harris finds a cardboard box on the doorstop of her cafe. At first she thinks it's her usual muffin delivery but is shocked to find that the box actually contains a newborn baby. But what kind of mother would abandon a defenseless baby like that, and why? Could it have been newly single Nina who, after being rejected by the father of her unborn child, has no choice but to return to Lakeview to stay with her estranged (and slightly peculiar) dad? Or was it Lakeview-born Hollywood actress Eva Seymour, who on the eve of her triumphant return home from LA, has a completely ill-advised fling with a handsome co-star. A baby is certain to ruin her hard-fought-for career. Or perhaps it's happily married Jess who, as the only non-mum amongst her friends, finds herself increasingly left out. Terrified that she will lose them altogether, she embarks on becoming a mother too. But is she really rushing into something she really knows nothing about? less

Tara Harrington's life seems perfect - a successful career as a life coach, the flashy sports car to match, and a happy home with Glenn. But when her difficult younger sister Emma announces she's pregnant, and refuses to divulge who the father is, suspicions are aroused all round. Tara's best friend Liz's fairytale husband, Eric, suddenly doesn't seem so Prince Charming any more, and their dream move from the city to the country isn't working out as planned... moreTara Harrington's life seems perfect - a successful career as a life coach, the flashy sports car to match, and a happy home with Glenn. But when her difficult younger sister Emma announces she's pregnant, and refuses to divulge who the father is, suspicions are aroused all round. Tara's best friend Liz's fairytale husband, Eric, suddenly doesn't seem so Prince Charming any more, and their dream move from the city to the country isn't working out as planned. But can Tara help her friend through it? Glamorous London PR girl Natalie has everything she ever wanted - except a husband. And when Tara agrees to coach her in landing the latest 'man of her dreams', the two women soon find they have more in common than either had imagined. Can Tara make it on her own? Will Liz secure her family idyll in the country? And will Natalie finally find love with a man who deserves her? less

For fans of Elin Hildebrand and Nicholas Sparks Sometimes hopes and dreams don't go according to plan - sometimes, real life gets in the way. On a mild May evening, a group of friends on the verge of graduating speculate on what the future holds. Will Leah be a chef? Robin an accountant? And Olivia the one who holds it all together? The one thing they know is that they'll always be friends - no matter what - but they make a pact to meet up in five years, just in case fate intervenes... moreFor fans of Elin Hildebrand and Nicholas Sparks Sometimes hopes and dreams don't go according to plan - sometimes, real life gets in the way. On a mild May evening, a group of friends on the verge of graduating speculate on what the future holds. Will Leah be a chef? Robin an accountant? And Olivia the one who holds it all together? The one thing they know is that they'll always be friends - no matter what - but they make a pact to meet up in five years, just in case fate intervenes. Years later it's clear that life has not gone according to plan. Why is Robin in New York determined never to go back to Dublin? Why is Olivia grieving? And why does Leah feel so left out as she heads towards the big three-o? When Robin is forced to return, they all find themselves face to face with the past - suddenly nothing can ever be the same again. And they start to realize that sometimes it's best never to say never ... less

Louise wishes she could be slim, pretty, and popular. So she can’t believe it when it seems her wish is coming true. If only it didn't all cost so much . . . Dara wishes she could go back in time, and change everything. But she's married now, and nothing can change that. Can it? Rosie wishes she knew how to make her children happy. Even though they're both grown up with their own lives, they seem to need her more than ever... moreLouise wishes she could be slim, pretty, and popular. So she can’t believe it when it seems her wish is coming true. If only it didn't all cost so much . . . Dara wishes she could go back in time, and change everything. But she's married now, and nothing can change that. Can it? Rosie wishes she knew how to make her children happy. Even though they're both grown up with their own lives, they seem to need her more than ever. Three very different women, about to make a journey that will change their lives forever. You should be careful what you wish for . . . less

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... moreWhen 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? less

Holiday fiction from the bestselling author of THE HEARTBREAK CAFE , a festive and heartwarming Christmas romance based in the pretty Irish tourist village of Lakeview at Christmas, and part of Melissa Hill's popular contemporary romance series of the same name. A Kindle Unlimited Christmas Romance. All books in this series can be read free with Kindle Unlimited... moreHoliday fiction from the bestselling author of THE HEARTBREAK CAFE , a festive and heartwarming Christmas romance based in the pretty Irish tourist village of Lakeview at Christmas, and part of Melissa Hill's popular contemporary romance series of the same name. A Kindle Unlimited Christmas Romance. All books in this series can be read free with Kindle Unlimited. 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. Lakeview Contemporary Irish Romance Series: THE HEARTBREAK CAFE ALL BECAUSE OF YOU NEVER SAY NEVER WISHFUL THINKING THE GUEST LIST THE WEDDING INVITE CHRISTMAS AT THE HEARTBREAK CAFE LAKEVIEW COLLECTION - First 4 books (save over 50%) Any Lakeview novel can be read standalone and in any order as they are all separate stories/characters, set/partly set in the same Irish village location and featuring some recurring characters. less

A heartwarming escapist summer novella from the bestselling author of A GIFT TO REMEMBER, CHRISTMAS AT THE HEARTBREAK CAFE and more. It's summer in the pretty Irish tourist town of Lakeview, and the community is getting ready for its busiest time of the year... moreA heartwarming escapist summer novella from the bestselling author of A GIFT TO REMEMBER, CHRISTMAS AT THE HEARTBREAK CAFE and more. It's summer in the pretty Irish tourist town of Lakeview, and the community is getting ready for its busiest time of the year. The weather is warm, the days sunny and bright and Ella, owner of The Heartbreak Cafe, 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; pretty waitress Nina in particular. Marianne hopes that two weeks spent in the quaint tourist town might help husband Donal forget about the pressures of work. But when he ends up paying more attention to his laptop than to her, she realises something has to give. While Grace likes the idea of spending two weeks in a pretty summer cottage by the lake, she’s not so enamoured of being there with four-old twin boys in tow. Her husband is much better at managing them, but he needs to stay on in Dublin for work. How on earth will she cope on her own? less