Josie Lloyd Books

Sometimes we need our friends to help us find our feet…When Keira first receives her breast cancer diagnosis, she doesn’t want to have to tell her family, or step back from work. She doesn’t want to sit in a hospital, or be part of a group of fellow cancer patients. Cancer is not her club.But as she accepts that her health is no longer something she can rely on, Keira finds herself embracing running. And running in the company of a group of brilliant, funny women each going through treatment unexpectedly gives Keira the hope she needs.Because the C-word is not going to define Keira’s identity. And with the Cancer Ladies’ Running Club cheering her on, she’s going to reclaim her life.One step at a time.Life isn’t always the race we expected to run but this moving and uplifting novel is full of hope and about love, family, friendship and the power of finding your tribe.

The third novel in a dazzling historical trilogy from bestselling author Joanna Rees, following The Runaway Daughter and The Hidden Wife. For fans of Lucinda Riley and Penny Vincenzi.

From the author of A Twist of Fate and The Key to it All comes this glamorous, epic saga.

It's not easy being a twenty-something girl in London, with bad hair days, commitment phobic men, and 'healthy' evenings that end up as late-night sessions at the pub. But although she doesn't realise it, Charlie's got everything going for her. She's bright, funny, on the fast track in her marketing job - and she has just gone blonde. What's more, Daniel the creative director, can't keep his hands off her. But Daniel's a lot smoother than the path of true love, and Charlie finds herself coping with a series of disasters, as backstabbing colleagues and best friend crises threaten to come between them ... You'll adore this wildly funny first novel because, after all, it could be you.

Romy and Thea, two beautiful baby girls, their future’s sealed with the flip of a coin. One will enter a life of privilege, surrounded by only the best money can buy. The other will fight for survival in an orphanage, against an evil regime who seek only to exploit her. Throughout the years their paths will cross, neither knowing who the other one is, their lives overflowing with secrets, blackmail and murder. From the snow covered forests of Eastern Europe to the glistening white beaches of the Caribbean. From the gutters of London’s Soho to the towering skyscrapers of New York, A twist of fate tore them apart, only their strength and determination can reunite them . . .

Together they can turn the tide... When Maddy receives a call on Christmas Day from her estranged son Jamie who has been missing for the past few years on a Brighton phone number, she decides to go there in attempt to track him down and repair their relationship. As she strolls on the beach one morning mulling over her next steps, she meets the Sea-Gals - a group of feisty women who are sea swimmers. Seventy-year-old Helga is determined not to slow down because of her age, while twenty-something Tor is still figuring out who she is. Recently widowed Dominica swims to help deal with her grief, while busy mum of two Claire has started swimming to put herself first for a change. And with the Sea-Gals by her side, Maddy has a group of trusty and supportive friends to help her rebuild her life. After all, it's never too late to turn the tide but sometimes we just need our friends to help us through the stormy waters...

When Keira first receives her breast cancer diagnosis, she never expects to end up joining a running group with three women she's only just met. Totally blind-sided, all she can think about is how she doesn't want to tell her family or step back from work. Nor does she want to be part of a group of fellow cancer patients. Cancer is not her club. And yet it's running - hot, sweaty, lycra-clad running in the company of brilliant, funny women all going through treatment - that unexpectedly gives Keira the hope she so urgently needs. Because Keira will not be defined by the C-word. And now, with the Cancer Ladies' Running Club cheering her on, she is going to reclaim everything: her family, her identity, and her life. One step at a time

A meticulously crafted crime unfolds, challenging the intellect and resourcefulness of those involved. The narrative delves into the intricacies of the investigation, highlighting the importance of strategy and organization in unraveling the mystery. As the plot thickens, characters are tested, revealing their strengths and weaknesses in the face of a cunning adversary. The story promises suspense and intrigue, inviting readers to engage with the puzzle of crime-solving through a lens of clever plotting and psychological depth.

Open the doors to luxury beyond your wildest dreams . . . The Key to It All is perfect for fans of Jackie Collins, Victoria Fox, Lulu Taylor and Revenge.

The second novel in the sweeping historical trilogy, A Stitch in Time, by bestselling author Joanna Rees, following The Runaway Daughter. Paris, 1928. Having fled London and been on the run around Europe, Vita Casey has established a new life for herself, keeping a low profile as a dresser at a cabaret hall where Nancy is part of the risqué dance troupe. It's a vibrant world of wild parties, drugs and jazz music.But despite the fun, hedonistic lifestyle they lead, Vita longs for a proper career and to re-kindle her dream of designing lingerie. When an opportunity to work for famous couturier Jenny Sacerdote presents itself, Vita grabs it with both hands and is soon exposed to an altogether different side of Paris society. Before long, romance blossoms in the unlikeliest of places.However, left to her own devices, Nancy spirals into danger and drug abuse and Vita has to save her friend. But can Vita really trust the people who want to help her? When there are those back in England who wish to see her ruined and forced to pay for the past she ran away from.

The first novel in the dazzling historical trilogy from bestselling author Joanna Rees. For fans of Lucinda Riley and Penny Vincenzi.

From Las Vegas to Dubai, from Shanghai to London, the fatal pull of the gambling world stretches... Savannah , pleasure-loving It Girl, wants to prove herself to her powerful, ruthless father Michael Hudson - until a terrible tragedy forces her to re-think her life Lois , an ex-cop from the wrong side of the tracks, , is now running the gambling business of Michael's greatest rival, Roberto Enzo - and torn between the glamour and wealth of the casinos and the needs of her vulnerable young daughter. Both women have to confront their pasts, discover new loves, and find out the really important things in life before the greed and corruption of their worlds consume them.

In affairs of the heart, how far can family loyalties be stretched before they snap? 1953, and although the coastal village of Stepmouth appears as idyllic as ever, a passionate feud threatens to shatter the small, tight community. Divided between this small village and the searing heat of a present day Mallorcan summer, We Are Family is a modern day family saga which explores the conflicting relationships of two very different generations. From the Paperback edition.

No phone. No electricity. Welcome to one hell of a Christmas. When the Thorne family gather for the festivities–the arguments, jealousies and enmities that make every family Christmas so special – they think they’ll only have to endure each other for three days. But then the snows come, cutting the Thornes off, with only each other for support. From the Trade Paperback edition.

You can't live with them - and you can't live without them. H has no life outside her brilliant career - and all her best friend Amy wants to talk about his her wedding. The last thing he needs is to fall for one of the bride's friends, Susie, particularly because she's sworn off men while she sorts out her life ... schovat popis

Focussed and determined - and bruised by a past relationship - he's not looking for distractions. But as pieces of the past start to fall into place, the restoration also brings together Jimmy and Verity, two local teenagers: one falling in love for the first time, the other an incurable romantic, determined to find her fairy-tale hero.

Meet JackJack Rossiter. I'm twenty-seven years old, single, and live with my best mate Matt. And single is good, single is fun. Meet AmySometimes in my darker moments I've thought about applying to go on Blind Date. 'She's gorgeous, she's from London, come in Amy Crosbie!' (Wolf whistling and applause.) Actually it's a bit of a worry.

MEET JACK Dadness . Women have a sixth sense for it. To them, you're like an old bull in a field at the side of the motorway, harmlessly chewing the cud, watching the world race by, nothing like the wild buffalo stock from which you came. And that's how it should be, of course, after seven years of marriage to the woman you love. But, lately, as I've looked around, all I've seen is temptation. From random women in the pub, to my foxy new boss...they've left me doubting whether I've really been put out to pasture at all... MEET AMY Motherhood, I've discovered, is the great leveller. I could be a celebrated fashion designer (instead of the finding, cleaning, bum-wiping domestic robot I've become), but having kids automatically makes me the same as all the other mums in 'The Coven' up the park. And being 'the same' makes me want to do something terribly rash - like rediscover the impulsive person I used to be. Don't get me wrong, I love Jack and our son, but everyone else seems to be having so much more fun than me - and so much more sex... The pressure's on. Can they resist The Seven Year Itch? Can you? And if one of them cracks? Will it be Amy or Jack? It's time to find out...

In the 1980s Fred and Mickey were next-door neighbours and best friends. They shared everything and were convinced they would always be together. Fifteen years later, their lives are very different. A chance meeting leads them to relive their pasts.

Sie sind Mitglied der Londoner High Society und benötigen qualifiziertes Hauspersonal? Dann sind Sie bei Alice Beeton genau an der richtigen Adresse. Das weiß auch ihre langjährige Kundin, Camille Messent, die dringend eine neue Haushälterin benötigt, denn sie erwartet eine große Festgesellschaft. Miss Beeton schickt ihr die etwas forsche Enya, die gerade erst aus der Schweiz gekommen ist. Sie hat erstklassige Referenzen und spricht auch noch fließend Französisch. Einige Tage später wird Enya in den frühen Morgenstunden tot aufgefunden. Während der noch zuständige Detective Rigby darum kämpft, eine Untersuchung auf die Beine zu stellen, übernimmt Miss Beeton die Ermittlungen … Ein spannender Cosy Crime – für Fans von Agatha Christie, Nita Prose und Richard Osman und Mord ist ihr Hobby.

De gespannen verhoudingen binnen een Brits gezin krijgen tragische gevolgen wanneer hun dorp wordt getroffen door een overstroming.

Platina bevat de actie van een James Bond, de glamour en romantiek van een Jackie Collins, het vilein van The First Wives Club en de tragiek van een Danielle Steel. Het is het verhaal van drie gekwetste vrouwen die samenspannen om de rijkste man van de wereld, Joeri Chordinski, een meedogenloze Rus met een schimmig verleden, te gronde te richten. Onze drie heldinnen zijn de blonde Zuid-Afrikaanse stewardess Frankie Willis, de bloedmooie brunette Peaches Gold, L.A.'s meest invloedrijke hoerenmadam, en de chique Engelse societydame Lady Emma Harvey, tegen de vijftig en in de bloei van haar leven. Ze hebben alle reden om elkaar te verachten, maar hun haat voor één man bindt hen voor altijd. Een eigentijds verhaal over seks, macht, geld en wraak voor de liefhebbers van de romantische glamourfictie.

Het is een moderne love story. Josie Lloyd en Emlyn Rees schreven samen een bruisend boy-meets-girl-verhaal. Lloyd schreef de hoofdstukken vanuit het perspectief van het meisje. Rees die vanuit de jongen. Pikant detail is dat de auteurs zelf een beginnende relatie hadden die groeide naarmate het boek vorderde, hoofdstuk na hoofdstuk, date na date. Hun affaire leidde tot een huwelijk. Het boek gaat over Jack en Amy. Jack is 27. Hij vindt het heerlijk om single te zijn. Eerdere verliefdheden liepen allemaal op niets uit. Hij houdt lekker hardnekkig vast aan het ideaalbeeld dat hij van kinds af aan van meisjes heeft. Amy is 25, single en wanhopig. Ze is al in geen eeuwen meer een echt leuke man tegengekomen. Dan, op een feestje in hartje Londen, lopen Jack en Amy elkaar tegen het lijf. Hun cynische harten vullen zich met hoop. Het onvermijdelijke aantrekken en afstoten begint. Heb mij lief beschrijft hoe Jack en Amy ieder op hun eigen wijze reageren op steeds dezelfde gebeurtenissen. Het resultaat is een hippe, sexy, licht ironiserende liefdesgeschiedenis die zo gruwelijk herkenbaar is dat je tenen er van krullen.

Een jonge vrouw die in Londen in de reclame werkt, raakt verliefd op een collega.

Amy Als ich mit Ben schwanger wurde, dauerte es etwas mit meinen mütterlichen Gefühlen. Doch mittlerweile bin ich Teil einer richtigen Spielplatz-Clique. Wir tauschen uns aus über Windeln, Buggys und die Verdauung unserer Kinder. Sehr fesselnd. Ehrlich. Dabei könnte ich längst Staranwältin sein oder Modedesignerin oder so. Und auch mal wieder Spaß haben im Leben. Aber vielleicht ist es dafür ja noch nicht zu spät … Jack Seit der Geburt von Ben hat sich mein Leben um 180° gewendet. Ich liebe den Kleinen, und ich liebe meine Frau – und das nach sieben Jahren Ehe. Ehrlich. Auch wenn sich jetzt alles nur noch um Windeln, Buggys und die Verdauung unseres Sohnes dreht. Und es vorbei ist mit ungestörtem morgendlichen Sex. Dabei muss ich ständig an Sex denken. Nur nicht an Sex mit meiner Frau …

De vier beste vrienden van een aanstaand echtpaar organiseren een vrijgezellenweekend: de dames apart en de heren apart.

Frankie odhalila něco, co neměla, a když najde spolubydlící zavražděnou, ví, že musí zmizet. Gold se dozví jméno svého otce, ba i to, že oslepil její matku a ji dal k adopci. Emma přišla o milovaného manžela, který údajně spáchal sebevraždu... Tyto tři ženy spojuje jediný cíl: pomstít se bezohlednému muži, který je připravil o vše.