Julie Caplin écrit des romans d'amour contemporains inspirés par sa passion pour les voyages et la bonne cuisine. Ancienne directrice des relations publiques, sa carrière l'a conduite à travers l'Europe, à la découverte des paysages culinaires de diverses villes. Ces expériences ont profondément marqué son écriture, offrant des décors riches et une atmosphère vibrante à ses histoires.
Full of romance and humour, this is a book about fresh starts, friendship and
the unexpected places we find happiness. 'I love getting lost in a Jules Wake
book!' Debbie Johnson, bestselling author of the Comfort Food Cafe series
'The Amalfi coast setting, the handsome grumpy Italian, this book has it
all!!' Lia Bathurst had always dreamed of escaping to the white sandy beaches
and turquoise blue seas of the Amalfi coast - but that dream hadn't included
meeting her real father. A father she had never even known about until a few
weeks ago! Yet here she was, standing outside the gates of a gorgeous pink
villa being refused entry by the insufferable - and insufferably handsome -
Raphael Knight, her father's business manager. When an old black and white
photo proves Lia's claim to be true, Raph is determined to make sure this
stranger, with her long caramel waves and infectious smile, doesn't have an
ulterior motive. Even if that means not letting her out of his sight. As
temperatures rise, and not just from the heat of the Mediterranean sun, could
Lia and Raph's forced proximity lead to something more like... amore?
A delicious Christmas delight' - Katie Fforde All the best things about
Christmas wrapped into one gorgeous, romantic read' - Phillipa Ashley The
gorgeous, Christmassy feel-good follow up to the Summer best-seller `From
Italy With Love'.
In the war against Hitler every secret counts... 'Shines a light on a part of
the British war effort I'd previously not been aware of...a fascinating,
informative and heartwarming novel, and I loved it' The New York Times and
Sunday Times bestseller Jill Mansell
Talented lawyer Hannah Campbell wants a change in her life - so she books herself a place at the Killorgally Cookery School. But on her first night In Ireland, Hannah can't resist falling for the charms of handsome stranger Conor. It's only when Hannah arrives at her home at Killorgally for the next six weeks that she discovers what happens in Dublin doesn't quite stay in Dublin
Escape to the cosiest little lodge in Iceland for love, log fires and the Northern Lights... With a shattered heart and her career completely in tatters, Lucy needs to get away from her life in the UK. But, when she takes a job as hotel manager of the Northern Lights Lodge, she doesn't quite expect to find herself in a land of bubbling hot springs and snowflake-dusted glaciers - and in the company of gorgeous Scottish barman, Alex. Determined to turn her life around, Lucy sets about making the lodge the number one romantic destination in Iceland - even though romance is the last thing she wants. However, as Alex and Lucy grow closer under the dancing lights of the aurora, Lucy might just learn how to fall in love again... Readers love Julie Caplin! 'The crème de la crème of rom-com confection' Mrs W Reviews 'I have found a little piece of myself in the story...a joy to read' Kate McLaughlin Reviewer 'I loved this book...the slow building romance, the descriptions of the shop as it comes to life. When I finished it, I had an incredible urge to go bake something' Sharon Redfern, Librarian 'Simply brilliant' Nicola, Goodreads 'Another gem in this series' Rachel's Random Reads
'Irresistible' Sunday Times bestseller Katie Fforde Take a trip to New York and the best little bakery in Brooklyn for bagels, bakes, and more than a sprinkle of romance!
Nestled in the Chilterns, the pretty village of Wilsgrave is about to mend
Ella's broken heart . . . with a little help from her new furry best friend.
From the author of No.2 Kindle bestseller Covent Garden in the Snow.
"For travel blogger Fiona, Japan has always been top of her bucket list so when she wins an all-expenses paid trip, it looks like her dreams of the Far East are coming true.Until she arrives in vibrant, neon-drenched Tokyo and comes face-to-face with the man who broke her heart ten years ago, gorgeous photographer Gabe. Fiona can’t help but remember the heartache of their last meeting but it’s not long before the Japanese art of contentment and a special, traditional tea ceremony work their magic...Amidst the temples and clouds of soft pink cherry blossoms, Fiona and Gabe start to see life – and each other – differently."--Publisher description.
*Buy this heartwarming and feel good cosy novel for a slice of escapism at the turn of a page!* 'Up there with the best of them...A big, fat five stars from me' Sue Moorcroft 'An irresistible slice of escapism' Phillipa Ashley It's time to pack your bags and head to the breathtaking, snow-covered peaks of the Swiss Alps for velvety hot chocolates, delicious cheeses and a gorgeous love story... Food technician Mina has always believed that chocolate will solve everything - and it's just what she needs when her latest relationship mishap goes viral! So with her bags packed and a new determination to sort her life out, Minna decides to drown her sorrows with the best hot chocolate in the world at her godmother's cosy Swiss chalet. Chocolate: yes. Romance: no. Until she has a run in on an Alpine train with a mysterious but oh-so-gorgeous stranger...
A Notting Hill nativity… what could go wrong? Viola Smith plays the viola in an orchestra (yes really!) but this year she's been asked to stretch her musical talents to organising Notting Hill's local nativity. Nate Williams isn't looking forward to Christmas but as his small daughter, Grace, has the starring role in the show, he's forced to stop being a Grinch and volunteer with Viola. With the sparks between them hotter than the chestnuts roasting in Portobello market, Nate and Viola can't deny their feelings. And as the snow starts to fall over London, they find themselves trapped together in more ways than one…
Your dream holiday is just a page away… You are invited to a summer of sparkling champagne, warm buttery croissants and a little bit of je ne sais quoi With a broken heart and a broken spirit, Hattie is in need of a summer escape. So when an opportunity comes up to work at a beautiful, stately chateau in the Champagne region of France she books her flights quicker than the pop of a cork. Romance is the last thing Hattie is looking for but then she wasn’t expecting gorgeous Luc to stroll into her life. With picnics in the warm French sun and delicious foodie trips to the local market, Hattie starts to wonder if a holiday fling – or maybe even something more – might be just what she needs.
'This epic road-trip is full of glamour, romance and sizzling sexual tension,
but at its heart is a truly heart-warming tale of self discovery - you'll not
want to miss a moment of it.' - Chick Lit Love
'A delightful story that shows the value of kindness, acceptance and humour in
creating bonds that truly matter among unlikely friends! It's a perfect summer
read!' Faith Hogan, #1 bestselling author of The Midnight Ladies Swimming Club
Olivia has been in love with Daniel forever but, despite her best efforts, they've never been able to get it together. Their relationship has always been a series of mixed messages and misunderstandings and the final straw comes when Daniel mysteriously starts dating her flat-mate, Emily. Hurt and confused, Olivia resolves to forget her heartache with a spot of speed-dating. After all, what could possibly go wrong? One crazy stalker later and Olivia's life is becoming increasingly strange and scary. Can she rely on Daniel to step in when events take a terrifying turn or will their communication breakdown ultimately result in tragedy? AUTHOR: After reading English at the University of East Anglia, she found herself in the glamorous and deeply shallow world of PR, which she rather enjoyed, and spent a number of years honing her fiction writing skills on press releases. Upon completing a creative writing course and finding no local writing group, she set up the Tring Writers' Circle. As a result it was incumbent upon her to set a good example and actually write, which was rather fortunate as with a genuine allergy to cleaning, she finds writing offers the perfect displacement activity. 'Talk to Me' is her debut novel.
If you can't stand the heat... Rome is the city of love and seduction, right? Not if you find yourself staying in a beautiful apartment with your childhood-friend-turned-arch-enemy, Will Ryan...no matter how hot he is! Romance is the last thing on Lisa's mind. She's got more important things to focus on, like hunting down her estranged father. Except when her search falls at the first hurdle, Will doesn't just help her get back on track, he also shares the romantic sights – and exquisite tastes – of the Eternal City, and Lisa starts to wonder if it's not just Rome seducing her. Only, as Lisa and Will dig into the past, neither of them is prepared for the long-buried secrets they reveal. Secrets that will turn both their world's upside down ...
It's been years since Anna has seen Leo Knight. And of all the apartments in all the cities in all the world, he just happens to walk in to her cosy new attic home – as her new housemate. As the two walk the cobbled streets of Prague, taking in the sights and sounds from Wenceslas Square, frosted with snow, to the soft glow of candlelit Charles Bridge, the enchantment of the City of a Hundred Spires soon starts to work its magic on them…
Evie Green's Christmas dream turns into a nightmare when a viral video makes her the laughing stock of the internet. But then a 5 star hotel sees a PR opportunity and invites her to New York for a Christmas she'll remember forever.
Enter Noah Sanderson, a disgraced soccer star seeking anonymity. Forced to fake a festive romance for the cameras, sparks fly - but not the twinkling Christmas kind!
As Fifth Avenue sparkles in all its holiday glory, can The City that Never Sleeps show these two frosted hearts that, maybe, the best love stories are the ones you never see coming.
Irány Brooklyn legjobb péksége, ahol egy szelet torta mellett ábrándozva mindenki azonnal otthon érzi magát! Sophie Bennings éppen túl van egy fájdalmas szakításon, amikor egy menő New York-i magazin felkéri, hogy legyen a lap gasztro rovatának szerkesztője. Sophie elszántan veti bele magát a munkába, és a szerelem az utolsó dolog, ami foglalkoztatja. Még akkor is így van ez, ha a rovatvezető Todd McLennan, akivel egy irodában dolgozik, jóképű és vonzó. Az Egy csésze kávé Koppenhágában című kötetből ismerős, józan Sophie-t nem könnyű elcsábítani, még akkor sem, ha kísértés akad bőven. Ott van például a lány brooklyni lakása alatt található pékség, telis-tele ínycsiklandó finomságokkal. Ahogy azonban Sophie és Todd egyre jobban megismeri egymást, kiderül, hogy a finom ételek iránti rajongás nem az egyetlen közös szenvedélyük… Julie Caplin imád utazni és jókat enni. Utazási során rengeteg ötletet és tapasztalatot gyűjt, amelyeket aztán örömmel sző bele lebilincselő romantikus regényeibe.
Vítejte v kouzelně zasněženém New Yorku, kde vánoční světla září na každém rohu a za jedním z?nich se skrývá láska. Evie Greenová měla svůj vánoční sen na dosah – ovšem jen do chvíle, než se její video stalo virální katastrofou. Slavný hotel se ale její nevítané popularity rozhodl využít a pozval ji do New Yorku na Vánoce, na které Evie nikdy nezapomene. Ve stejném hotelu se pokouší ukrýt i zkompromitovaná fotbalová hvězda Noah Sanderson. Bohužel neúspěšně, a tak nakonec musí spolu s Evie před kamerami předstírat vášnivě zamilovaný pár. Sice to mezi nimi jiskří, ale roztají nakonec i jejich zamrzlá srdce? První kniha nové série Vánoční útěky.
Vo voľnom pokračovaní o romantickom úteku na vidiek sa tentoraz stretávame s Bets, veterinárnou sestričkou a Ellinou kamarátkou z Úteku na vidiek, a jej úžasnou psou kamarátkou Tiggy. Bets žije svoj pokojný a spokojný život na vidieku, kde čaká na návrat svojho dlhoročného priateľa Jacka, ktorý odišiel pracovať do Bristolu. Počíta s tým, že sa jedného dňa zoberú a usadia. Lenže Jack má trochu iné plány. V Bristole zakúsil slobodu a možnosti, ktoré veľké mesto ponúka. Teraz už vie, že chce od života viac, hoci to znamená, že bude musieť Bets zlomiť srdce aj sny. Lenže Bets nie je ochotná plakať v kúte. Prihlási sa do kurzu stand-upu a je odhodlaná premeniť svoj život na niečo viac. Prekvapený Jack ju odrazu začína vnímať v úplne inom svetle. Podarí sa mu Bets získať späť a poraziť nového soka v láske? Alebo je ich vzťah už nadobro minulosťou?
Letět z Londýna přes půl Evropy na první rande se může zdát jako šílený nápad, ale Alice se rozhodla to risknout. Vždyť co může být romantičtějšího než procházka po Pražském hradě s hrnkem svařeného vína v ruce?
Setkejte se znovu s oblíbenou hrdinkou z Kavárny v Kodani – Avril. Ta na vlastní kůži zjistí, že záměna zavazadel je sice nepříjemná záležitost, ale spolu se ztraceným kufrem může najít i lásku.
Co skrývají zdi sídla na anglickém venkově? Evelyn by dala přednost společenským sešlostem, Betty by potřebovala na farmě dohlédnout na matku se sestrou a Judith by nejraději vůbec neopustila Německo. Třem ženám však plány naruší druhá světová válka, která je svede na místo, kde mohou přispět k míru. V Latimeru jde o budoucnost celé Evropy a soukromé strasti musí jít stranou. I v době plné strachu je ovšem možné prožít lásku. A tu je potřeba střežit stejně jako válečné tajemství. Ke vzájemnému okouzlení totiž může dojít i na tom nejméně pravděpodobném místě.
Oblíbená autorka Jules Wake (známá také jako Julie Caplinová) přichází po knihách plných romantiky s neméně emotivním románem z druhé světové války.