Bøger af Samantha Tonge

Meet Tilda Wright...Tilda has done everything she can to make her life neat, protected, tidy. No longer the girl who was scared of everything, whose family pushed her away, who hit rock bottom. Now she runs her life - as she does her successful business - with the utmost organization. As long as she keeps everyone at arm's length, she will be fine. She will be safe.But then a chance encounter with a man who's fallen on hard times changes everything. Milo needs a break, and self-contained Tilda surprises herself by deciding she should help him. Just for a while. A few days at the most.Maybe all he needs is someone to organize him, to help him clean up his act? She is sure she knows how to kick-start Milo into turning his life around.What Tilda doesn't know is that - with this single act of kindness - it might actually be her own life that's about to change forever...A totally gorgeous, heartbreaking and uplifting story, about friendship, trust, and finding love in unexpected places, perfect for fans of Beth Moran, Sarah Morgan and Faith Hogan.Readers love Samantha Tonge: 'A joy to read. Sparkling with witty dialogue and full of wise words... a masterpiece of storytelling.' Celia Anderson, author'I love Samantha's books. There is so much more to them that "just" a story. It's about life and taking chances. Of perhaps not being so quick to judge and to step into someone's shoes for a while to truly try and understand them... A truly stunning read.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This book just pulled me in. The story pulled at my heart as I read on and on and on. I couldn't stop reading as I had to know what the ending was going to be!... I'm still thinking about this story... A beautiful story about friendship that I highly recommend.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'WOW this is one book that will keep readers flicking page after page. I loved the story... The author once again captures real life dramas... Takes you on a journey... Fabulous!' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Honest, raw, poignant and heart-breaking. It is also warm-hearted, positive, uplifting, funny and full of love and hope... Clearly written straight from the heart... A book that will stay with you, long after the last page has been read.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wow I couldn't get enough of this, from the incredibly intriguing opening chapter, to the fact that there seemed to be some many secrets to be revealed - including some that truly shocked me... I absolutely loved it.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The reader is led on an emotional trip as they navigate their past and present lives, highlighting the strength of friendship and the intricacies of life.. fascinating narrative; the writing was excellent... A story that will stay with you long after you've finished reading it.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Beautiful, uplifting, emotional, thought-provoking and thoroughly disarming.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Poignant and beautifully written. it speaks from the heart - to the heart... I absolutely adored it.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

How far would you go to make amends? When Emma returns home after a battle with addiction, she will have to figure that out.When Emma left her home at Foxglove Farm, she’d let down and hurt those who cared for her most. Now, two years later, she’s ready to face up to her past. But her return causes more problems than she could have foreseen. The people she knew and loved aren’t ready to forget, let alone forgive. And the one person she wants to reconnect with the most—her mother—can’t remember who she is. Just as Emma starts to rebuild trust, a family secret is revealed and a shocking past crime threaten her newly forged future.  This extraordinary novel is perfect for readers of Ruth Hogan and Amanda Prowse.

A new start can come from the most unexpected places... Lizzie hasn't spoken to her parents in years, but when she receives the earth-shattering news of their passing she decides it's time to unearth some family secrets and find out just who her parents really were.

Will a chance encounter on an aeroplane bring love to Jess's life or is this Christmas miracle too good to be true?

Hilarious and heartwarming, spend your holiday season with Gemma and AbbeySwapping downstairs for upstairs... How hard can it be!?Look up the phrase ordinary girl and you'll see a picture of me, Gemma Goodwin - I only look half-decent after applying the entire contents of my make-up bag, and my dating track-record includes a man who treated me to dinner...at a kebab shop. No joke!The only extraordinary thing about me is that I look EXACTLY like my BFF, Abbey Croxley. Oh, and that for reasons I can't explain, I've agreed to swap identities and pretend be her to star in the TV show about her aristocratic family's country estate, Million Dollar Mansion.So now it's not just my tan I'm faking - it's Kate Middleton style demure hemlines and lady-like manners too. And amongst the hundreds of fusty etiquette rules I'm trying to cram into my head, there are two I really must remember; 1) No-one can ever find out that I'm just Gemma, who'd be more at home in the servants quarters. And 2) There can be absolutely no flirting with Abbey's dishy but buttoned-up cousin, Lord Edward.Aaargh, this is going to be harder than I thought...Praise for Samantha Tonge'I was hooked from the start, by this impressive debut novel' - Chicklit Club'This really was a humorous read, Gemma is such a witty character who always seems to get herself into mischief, I never expected this book to be a witty read but it was the humour that kept me hooked.' - Rea Book Reviews' Samantha Tonge has taken an every-day girl and stuck her in this crumbling manor where she has to pretend to be her best friend and help win a reality TV program. She takes all our guilty pleasures and wraps them in one good read.' - Novel Escapes

Dreaming of the perfect man?Kate Golightly needs to move forward and what better way to do that then with a trip to the Cornish coast with best friend and boss, Izzy.The sea wind is just what Kate needs to finally relax and begin to let go of her past. Except she's suddenly got one big reason to panic! She RSVP'd 'yes' to the Queen Bee of her high school's wedding saying she's bringing her boyfriend (she doesn't have one) who looks just like Ross Poldark!With only two weeks to find the Poldark look-alike of her dreams Kate is under a lot of pressure for the Cornish coast to deliver...A hilarious and moving romantic novel from bestselling author, Samantha Tonge. A must-read this summer!What reviewers are saying about Samantha Tonge'The perfect book to kick start your summer reading... A gloriously fun read which does not disappoint.' - Book Addict Shaun on Game of Scones'It's heart-warming, funny and romantic- filled with great friendships, more complex relationships and topped off with Mikey's wonderful diner that I'd quite like to visit please, as it sounds delicious!' - Little Northern Soul on How to Get Hitched in Ten Days'I loved Game of Scones... and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a HEA steeped in friendship, tradition, location, and yummy desserts.' - Harlequin Junkie'Samantha Tonge has created another witty story with romance, friendships and community spirit right at its heart' - Shaz's Book Boudoir on My Big Fat Christmas Wedding'I was hooked from the start, by this impressive debut novel' - Chicklit Club on Doubting Abbey

'This was the ultimate summer read and I enjoyed every page and every word. A little slice of paradise.' - Jenny in NeverlandA story of icing and flour... and how love doesn't always go to plan!Growing up, Pippa Pattinson's summers were spent in the idyllic Greek island fishing village of Taxos. There she spent many long hazy days determinedly ignoring thoughts of the life her parents had mapped out for her (a dreary-but-secure accounting job and obligatory sensible husband!) Instead she daydreamed of running her own tea shop - serving the perfect scones - with mocha-eyed childhood friend Niklaus by her side...Arriving back in Taxos for the first time in years, with suave boyfriend Henrik, Pippa barely recognises the tired little town - but is relieved to catch glimpses of the quaint, charming village she's always loved. Together Niklaus and Pippa put together a proposal to save Taxos from tourist-tastic ruin, and at the heart of their plan is Pippa's dream project: The Tastiest Little Tea Shop in Taxos. It's time for Pippa to leave her London life behind and dust off her scone recipe that's guaranteed to win over both locals and visitors. And amidst the rolling pins and raisins, it seems romance is blossoming where she's least expecting it...Loved Game of Scones then don't miss Breakfast Under a Cornish Sun - out soon!This sizzling summer read is perfect for fans of Lindsey Kelk and Debbie JohnsonWhat reviewers are saying about Game of Scones'The perfect book to kick start your summer reading... A gloriously fun read which does not disappoint.' - Book Addict Shaun'a great escapist read that is still well written and character lead.' - The Price is Usually Right'an enjoyable light read with a good story and characters. The baking element of the story is also an enjoyable aspect... An enjoyable read for summer.' - Chick Lit Central'I loved Game of Scones... and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a HEA steeped in friendship, tradition, location, and yummy desserts.' - Harlequin Junkie