by Simon Appleby | Aug 21, 2026
Lucy Mitchell started out writing contemporary romance, but these days she can’t resist adding a magical twist. Her stories celebrate hope, connection, and the magic of finding love. She’s based in Wales with her husband, her two daughters, three unruly cats and one...
by Simon Appleby | Aug 21, 2026
Cissy Mecca is the author of the American small-town romance series such as ‘The Bachelor Pact’ and ‘The Boys of Bridgewater’. She also writes spicy romantasy under the pen name C. L. Mecca. She lives in Northeast Pennsylvania with her family....
by Simon Appleby | Aug 21, 2026
Rachel Dove lives in leafy West Yorkshire with her family, and rescue animals Tilly the cat and Darcy the dog (named after Mr Darcy, of course!). A former teacher specialising in Autism, ADHD and SpLDs, she is passionate about changing the system and raising...
by Simon Appleby | Aug 21, 2026
Mary Grand writes gripping cosy mystery novels, including the number one bestseller A Christmas Murder. She grew up in Wales, was for many years a teacher of deaf children and now lives on the Isle of Wight.
by Simon Appleby | Aug 21, 2026
Sian O’Gorman was born in Galway and now lives just along the coast from Dublin. She works as a radio producer alongside writing contemporary women’s fiction inspired by friend and family relationships.
