A Year of New Adventures

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'A breezy feel-good read that made me laugh out loud!' Phillipa Ashley, bestselling author of the Cornish Cafe series

A Year of New Adventures is like a dose of sunshine in book form. I can't wait to read what Maddie writes next. Chrissie Manby, author of The Worst Case Scenario Cookery Club
Its time for Billie Summers to have an adventure but it might not be exactly what she expected.

Billie Summers has always been quite content in her little cottage in the Cotswolds. Sure, half the house hasnt been renovated, but whats the point when its only her Working part-time at her uncles bookshop and planning writer retreats with her best friend allows her to pay the bills. What more could anyone want

That is until Oliver Forest, the bad boy of the book world, turns up to one of her retreats and points out that Billie hasnt done anything very adventurous. Couple that with her best friend falling head over heels and beginning to drift away from their Friday night wine and dinner plans, Billie is starting to wonder if it isnt time she took control of her life.

So she starts a list: get fitted (properly) for a bra, fix up rest of house, find a career and well, get a tattoo Her life might just get the makeover it needs, too bad irritating and far-too-attractive for his own good, Oliver keeps showing up

Because sometimes you need an adventure!

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'A breezy feel-good read that made me laugh out loud!' Phillipa Ashley, bestselling author of the Cornish Cafe series

A Year of New Adventures is like a dose of sunshine in book form. I can't wait to read what Maddie writes next. Chrissie Manby, author of The Worst Case Scenario Cookery Club

If I could give this book more than 5 stars I would, and not just because it made me laugh, but because it gave me hope that through the rain, the sun is always bound to shine. A beautiful, heartfelt and touching novel I recommend this to everyone and anyone who wishes to have their face aching through smiling. Just fantastic. The Writing Garnet

This was my first book by this author and will not be the last I absolutely loved it from the first page Netgalley Reviewer

'I really enjoyed this, it was funny, clever and like wallowing in a bath of high grade chocolate.' Netgalley Reviewer

great laugh-out-loud moments Netgalley Reviewers

Author Bio

Maddie Please was born in Dorset, brought up in Worcestershire and went to University in Cardiff. After a career as a dentist Maddie now lives in Devon with her exceptionally handsome and supportive husband. They have 4 adult-ish children all of whom have left home and are probably rather surprised by all this. She did warn them. Maddie is a voracious reader, and would enjoy hoovering, defrosting the fridge and cleaning the windows but unfortunately she doesn't really have time. She is very disciplined and sensible about her writing and she likes to write every day because it gets her out of doing the ironing. The Summer of Second Chances is Maddie's debut novel, and it was the result of Chris Manbys brilliant plotting workshop in beautiful Cornwall.. Maddies second book will be published by Avon Maze in February 2018 and she is now working on her third book. * * No cupcakes or bunting were harmed in the writing of any of these books