Love is in the air! Engaging novels with big heart.
Words — Karen McMillan, bestselling author
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THAT ISLAND FEELING
Karina May
An escape from real life on Pearl Island was what Andie Alcott had in mind when she organised a week away with her girlfriends. But despite the beauty of the island, nothing is going to plan, let alone a possible fling with handsome Jack. A simmering but tender romance with a cast of quirky but loveable characters – the perfect escapist read, with heart.
Pan Macmillan, RRP $37.95
THREE DOGS, TWO MURDERS AND A CAT
Rodney Strong
Nicolette Briggs loves animals and investigates missing pets and animal cruelty cases. Her latest case is a poisoned cat, but then human bodies start showing up and she is caught up in two murder investigations, much to her teenage daughter’s annoyance. The perfect blend of action, mystery, humour, romance, the love of animals, entertaining family dynamics, and an unforgettable heroine.
LoreQuinn Publishing, RRP $35
A TRIP TOWARDS THE SUNSET
Tatiana Goded
Cora has found peace and happiness in Aotearoa after leaving her Spanish birthplace years earlier. But life has
one final blow to deliver, which brings together her friend Irene and her sister Sofia, trapped in a dull professional life in Madrid. Irene and Sofia embark on the trip of a lifetime, rediscovering who they are, and allowing them a second chance at life and love.
CopyPress, RRP $38
VENETIAN LESSONS IN LOVE
Jenna Lo Bianco
Lucia Trevisan has led a guarded life since her parents died tragically. But after a masquerade ball in Venice, she has just had the best kiss of her life. But she doesn’t know who kissed her; she has her parents’ Italian language school to save, and the new next-door neighbour is driving her to distraction. Love is in the air in atmospheric Venice.
Pan Macmillan, RRP $37.95
