Bøger af Nancy Barone

Besides killing her, what do you do when your husband's old flame returns from the past, offering to give him what you can't? Eight idyllic years (well, sort of) into their new life in Italy, plump and plain Erica Cantelli is now dealing with a middle-aged body while Julian appears to be as young as ever. As a matter of fact, her celebrity husband, bored with the Tuscan countryside and their tranquil life, now wants a new project- a baby. But at her age, and weighing what she weighs, can she pull it off? Does she even want to? Her body just won't work with her. It's not going to happen, period, if you'll pardon the pun. Never mind that Julian's become an international sex symbol on the force of his new career while she's already plucking her gray hairs and packing it on. Never mind that her rival Genie Stacie is always hanging around him and that she wants him back with a vengeance. To make things worse, her two teenagers are smitten with the peroxide flake, wreaking havoc in all of their lives. With her simple, bucolic Italian life, flip-flops, sundresses and ravioli dishes, how can Erica compete with the gorgeous Hollywood diva who's half her age and a third her dress size? And when Genie Stacie shows up on their doorstep with the biggest temptation of all, will it be too much for Julian to resist? Find out in "Romance, Rivals and Ravioli", Book 3 of the best-selling The Husband Diet series following The Husband Diet and My Big Fat Italian Break-up. For fans of Jennifer Weiner, Jen Lancaster and Sue Watson.

Erica has finally found her very own Mr. Right. But now... can she keep him? After a failed marriage, Erica Cantelli has finally made it to Italy with her two children- and, amazingly- their delicious school principal Julian Foxham who chose her over all the skinny-assed moms in Chanel suits and pearls. The plan was for him to run the farm and for her to run her the country B&B, A Taste of Tuscany. Two years in, however, her business is failing miserably, while Julian's career as a novelist is soaring, as is he, jetting off with his younger- and gorgeous- publicist. Despite having set a wedding date, with every day that goes by, their personal dreams are heading in opposite directions and her sexy Italian chef Alberto offers her a shoulder to cry on. And the wine that causes her to make a huge mistake... When she discovers that someone is scheming to run her into the ground, Erica, a former hotel manager and butt-kicker extraordinaire who has been a 'dormant' housewife until now, finally unleashes all her cut-throat instincts to fight back and protect her family's livelihood. Yes, The Amazing Erica is back, but will her wedding cake hold together, or are she and Julian skating on thin icing?

When Gillian is dumped by her husband while on holiday in Sicily, she has two choices: either eat her heart out- or eat all sorts of desserts with the sexy local playboy... In an attempt to resuscitate her twenty-five year-old marriage, GILLIAN DOBSON knocks down a few tranquilizers and takes the dreaded flight to the Sicilian island of Lipari to surprise her husband, away on a business trip. Big mistake- he has Alternative Female Company. To preserve what's left of her dignity, Gillian has no choice but to dash out into the street in her bathrobe, her life practically over. In her drugged, confused state, she is (almost) hit by a car. The driver turns out to be the younger, sex-on-a-stick local playboy, MATTIA SPADARO, a cross between Adonis and Rudolph Valentino. And a flirt extraordinaire. If simply looking at him gives her electric shock, anything more would surely give her a heart attack? What's worse, they share a wild passion for Sicilian desserts. Just what she needs- another man who's bad for her. But between the cannoli and the Sicilian ice cream, when Gillian must make a few life-changing decisions, will Mattia really be there for her or will she once again be... Desserted in Sicily?

In an attempt to resuscitate her twenty-five-year-old marriage, Gillian Dobson flies to the Sicilian Island of Lipari to surprise her husband, away on a business trip. But her troubles are just about to begin...

Erica Cantelli thought her days of having to fight for her relationship were over, but a storm is brewing.Forty-three year-old Erica has finally got everything she wanted - she's put an ocean between herself and her ex, obtained full custody of the kids, and married Julian.The only fly in the champagne? Julian wants her to have his baby. Which is not as easy as he seems to think.So IVF it is, with frustrations galore. And then Julian's old flame, Genie Stacie, turns up offering Julian what Erica can't give him.Storm in a D Cup is the third hilarious and uplifting book in The Husband Diet series.Readers are LOVING Storm in a D Cup:'What a bombshell of a book!... 5 stars for a job well done! I highly recommend!' Netgalley Reviewer, *****'This was fun, made you feel good, happy go lucky, witty and FUNNY!' The Berry Book Report, ****'I had such a good time with this story!... fun and quirky. entertaining and fun and I really enjoyed it!' Netgalley Reviewer, ****'The perfect cure for a rainy day - a cup of sunshine when I needed it the most. unique and relatable.' readwithkirstyn, ****'This fast easy read was just what I needed ! Third book in the series, but you definitely don't have to read the others, can stand alone.' Netgalley Reviewer, ****'Such a funny enjoyable read!... I will definitely be adding more Nancy Barone books to my TBR.' Netgalley Reviewer, ****'A most enjoyable, amusing and well written book. Read it in one day! Well done Nancy Barone.' Netgalley Reviewer, ****'I really loved this book - especially the setting of Castellino in Italy! It made me wish it were real so I could visit. Exactly what I needed to get me out of a cold November evening slump!' Pretty Little Note, ****'This book me hooked from the very first page. The entire time i was reading i was laughing or had a giant smile on my face.' Netgalley Reviewer, *****'So engaging and captivating. your heart will be filled with so much joy by the time you finish reading the book.' Netgalley Reviewer, *****

Erica Cantelli has found her Mr. Right. Hasn't she...? After a long overdue divorce, Erica has finally made it to Italy with her two children and, amazingly, her dreamy now-fiancé Julian Foxham.The plan was to start fresh and for Erica to run a country B&B, but two years in and her business is failing miserably, while Julian's career as a novelist is soaring and taking him all over the world with his gorgeous agent.Despite having set a wedding date, with every day that goes by, their dreams are heading in opposite directions. And when her sexy Italian chef Alberto offers her a shoulder to cry on - as the saying goes, When in Rome...Now Erica needs to decide what she wants her future to look like. Will their wedding cake hold together or are she and Julian skating on thin icing?Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Kirsten Bailey and Lindsey Kelk.Praise for Nancy Barone: 'I thoroughly enjoyed this utterly lovely story. Touching, heartwarming and a joy to read' Holly Martin, on New Hope for the Little Cornish Farmhouse 'A big hearted, warm novel full of fun and surprises' Amazon reviewReaders love My Big Fat Italian Break-Up! 'Humor, love, and happy ever afters all rolled into one big fat italian romance! I so enjoyed this book by Nancy Barone!' NetGalley Reviewer, 5* Review'Whirlwind of a story... Will have you laughing and crying... Funny and uplifting... I enjoyed it so much.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5* Review'Lovely read... You can never go wrong with a book written by Nancy... Well worth 5 stars.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5* Review'Wonderful romantic comedy set in the gorgeous region of Tuscany, Italy... Full of smiles and giggles... A must read for fans of rom-coms.' CYI Reads Books, 5* Review'Absolutely adored this book!! Such a cute & fun summer read and the pacing made it easy to finish in a day.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5* Review'Perfect beach read. This was a one-sitting read and kept me on the hook the whole time.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5* Review'Perfect fresh start love story!' NetGalley Reviewer, 5* Review'Cute and funny! It hooked me from the beginning and kept my attention the entire time. I laughed out loud at so many points and just loved it so much!' NetGalley Reviewer, 4* Review'Absolutely loved this book! Kept me hooked the entire time.' NetGalley Reviewer, 4* Review'Loved all the family dynamics (and dramas!)... This book has all the feels.' NetGalley Reviewer, 4* Review

Erica Cantelli feels weighed down and it has nothing to do with the extra pounds she's trying to lose.Juggling a successful career with two children and a deadweight husband, most days can feel she's biting off more than she can chew.In fact fantasising about getting rid of her increasingly disinterested husband is just about all that keeps Erica sane. That and daydreaming about the incredibly handsome new school Principal, Julian Foxham...So when her husband jokes about trading her for a size 0 model and the only man who shows her any affection is her gay best friend, Erica knows something has to change. But is counting calories really the answer? Or is getting rid of him the real path to happiness?The Husband Diet is for fans of snarky humour and women who know what it's like to feel under-appreciated. With a simple honesty that is in turns both hilarious and touching, you'll laugh and cry, sometimes both at the same time!Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Kirsten Bailey and Lindsey Kelk.Readers absolutely love The Husband Diet! 'Truly stunning read... Nancy never fails to disappoint. Heart-warming and beautifully written' NetGalley Reviewer, 5* Review'Enjoyed this book from beginning to end... Gave me all the feels... Very hard to put down!' NetGalley Reviewer, 5* Review'Great feel good book... Loved it, def a 5 star book' Goodreads Reviewer, 5* Review'Funny, touching story... If you've ever felt like you're not quite enough and/or love a heroine that you will be rooting for from the first page until the last, this is the book for you... A fantastic read. 5 stars' NetGalley Reviewer, 5* Review'Delightful read. I devoured it in 2 days!! Couldn't put it down' NetGalley Reviewer, 5* Review'Hooked from the first chapter' NetGalley Reviewer, 5* Review'Adored this book... A quick read that was cute, easy and funny'NetGalley Reviewer, 5* Review'Completely relatable, funny, and interesting' NetGalley Reviewer, 4* Review'Loved this mind-blowing, impulsive, crazy book!' NetGalley Reviewer, 4* Review

This Christmas escape to Cornwall with a sweet and uplifting romance, perfect for fans of Jo Thomas, Sue Moorcroft and Holly Martin!Emmie Weaver has it all - a handsome fiancé and students who love her. So why does she feel so lost?When Emmie's estranged grandfather dies, leaving her a barge in Starry Cove, it's a welcome chance to hit pause. But as soon as she arrives in the Cornish village, it's clear this won't be the relaxing break she was expecting. Her grandmother wants nothing to do with her and Jago Moon, a handsome yet hostile town bad boy, is inexplicably determined to not let her boat touch water.Christmas is fast approaching and so is her wedding date. Can Emmie stay long enough to see snow fall over Starry Cove? And will finding out about her past help her decide her future?Readers love Snow Falls Over Starry Cove!'Lovely, uplifting and heartwarming Christmas read... filled with lots of Christmas spirit, heart and charm.' NetGalley 5* Review'Sweet and cozy, just the way I like it. A highly recommended read if you want to experience the magic of winter and Christmas in a lovely Cornish village full of warmth and joy.' NetGalley 5* Review'Joy to read. Lovely characters. Great plot. The book was charming. Very well written.' NetGalley 5* Review'Couldn't put the book down, so much to find out, so much happening & so much you want to happen. Now, I want more.' NetGalley 5* Review'Grabs readers from the beginning and won't let them go until they finish the last page... I loved absolutely everything! Fantastic... I was immediately swept up. Dazzling and sweeping tale of love.' NetGalley 5* Review'Fabulous festive story with a lovely heartwarming story. Really loved the setting and the characters. It's really gotten me in the festive mood!' @pinkpygmypuff_, 4* Review'Gave perfect winter/Christmas vibes, which is my favorite season of the year!... Super awesome... The romance was super cute.' NetGalley 4* Review'A must read for fans of Nancy Barone and for those fans of romance set in the U.K. Five amazing stars.' @cyireadbooks, 5* Review'Christmassy read that makes you fall in love with Starry Cove and its residents... Starry Cove is full of secrets and mysteries... Brilliant... Amazing setting, makes me wish I lived in Starry Cove as well.' NetGalley 5* Review'Another delightful Christmassy book by Nancy.' NetGalley 5* Review'Beautifully woven tale that I soon found myself lost in... Twists and turns... A lovely Christmas read with some beautiful descriptions.' NetGalley 4* Review

Will Natalia Amore get the new start she truly desires? In her huge mansion overlooking Wyllow Cove, you'd be forgiven for thinking that Natalia Amore had everything she could possibly want. But her house is empty and Nat yearns for the cosiness and bustle of seaside living. In particular, the rundown Lavender Cottage that has gone up for sale.But when her family arrives on the doorstep, all in need of her love and care, Nat's dream of a new life crumbles. Lavender Cottage will just have to wait.That is, until Irishman Connor enters Nat's life and makes her realise that it's okay to put herself first, and she's allowed to wish for more...A heartwarming and uplifting cosy romance novel, perfect for fans of Holly Martin and Tilly Tennant.What readers are saying about Dreams of a Little Cornish Cottage:'A lovely lovely story and such a twist I really did not see coming... The cottage sounded fab and the book had a perfect ending' 5 stars'This book has so much going for it, I don't even t hink it needs to be reviewed. Read the first page and you will be hooked' 5 stars'I loved this fun, uplifting feel-good book. It really made me smile and at the moment is something that we all desperately need' 5 stars'What a feel-good beach read! Absolutely loved this book! The story and the characters were fantastic, as was the book!' 5 stars

There's magic in the Cornish air this Christmas... When Rosie Anderson's boss suddenly assigns her to go incognito and save a tiny inn in Cornwall from being shut down, her dreams of a Christmas holiday with her son are shattered. And, for the life of her, Rosie has no idea why she's got to go.It's chaos from the start - after hours in the car, Rosie arrives at the inn to find that there are no rooms left. She isn't there for more than a minute before she's butting heads with the manager, Irishman Mitchell Fitzpatrick. He seems to dislike her on sight, so it's confusing that he seems to get on so well with Danny... But if he's as terrible as his reputation, Rosie will have to be the one to fire him.This really isn't the Christmas Rosie was dreaming of. But maybe, just maybe, it could be a whole lot more...A sweet and uplifting Christmas romance, No Room at the Little Cornish Inn is perfect for fans of Philippa Ashley, Holly Martin and Jenny Hale.Praise for Nancy Barone: 'I thoroughly enjoyed this utterly lovely story. Touching, heartwarming and a joy to read' Holly Martin on New Hope for the Little Cornish Farmhouse'Nothing like the magic of Cornwall!' NetGalley reviewer 'A sweet and delightful Christmas tale' NetGalley reviewer'All the makings of a classic Hallmark Christmas movie!' NetGalley reviewer