Wish You Were Here
Published by Headline Little Black Dress
ISBN: 0755334620
Hardback: June 14th 2007
Paperback: September 2007
Can a whirlwind romance ever go the distance?
When Jack proposes to Beth at the end of a holiday romance, she doesn’t think twice she just knows he’s The One. It’s back to reality at home with a big thud though when Jack walks out soon after their return – no explanation, no nothing.
Eight years on and a twist of fate finds Beth a fantastic new job – working for Jack. She could definitely do without having to face the man who broke her heart every day but then she can’t do without this job. She’s just going to have to grin and bear it.
As Beth and Jack are forced to spend time together, Beth begins to unravel the mystery of Jack’s disappearance. But are they both carrying too much baggage to try again – or could they finally be in the right place at the right time?
Reviews
““This book is gorgeous, simply gorgeous. The holiday-romance settings are fabulous, so real you can sniff them in the breeze, and the central romance is utterly compelling. The hero, Jack, is all man but vulnerable undreneath, just the way you love ‘em, and the heroine, Beth, is feisty and fresh and has real emotional depth.The ultimate holiday romance. You won’t be able to put it down.”
- Reader review on Amazon UK
“ “I really liked Beth and her family and the descriptions of Corsica are lovely… why are all the sexiest heroes named Jack?”
- www.Trashionista.com
“ “Wish You Were Here is fantastic fun! Rising star Phillipa Ashley has written a captivating tale which will draw you in from the very first page and keep you engrossed until the final page. Sexy, funny and wonderfully romantic, Wish You Were Here is the sort of book you just cannot stop reading and readers will fall for charismatic Jack, sassy Beth and the other wonderfully eccentric but immensely lovable characters which people this book.”
- www.singletitles.com
““A holiday romance, a job interview, and a will they / won’t they get back together again feel good novel.”
- www.hotbrandscoolplaces.co.uk
“ If you are dreaming of getting away to an exotic destination, or a summer romance, pick up a copy of “Wish You Were Here”.
This is a book about a woman who met her perfect match while she was on holiday; only to be left without any explanation. Their lives cross years later, and what follows is a rocky work relationship.
They both have a love of travel and the outdoors, so the book includes details of their trips to various countries. This is a good one for summer, and is definitely a romance novel!”
- www.beautyandlace.com
Decent Exposure
Published by Headline Little Black Dress
ISBN: 0755334612
October 2nd 2006
When a nice girl asks twelve men to get naked, is it decent exposure or indecent exploitation?
Emma Tremayne has left her high-powered PR job and moved to the Lake District. She was expecting to find some much-needed peace and quiet, not to end up cavorting on a hillside with a naked guy…
Emma thinks she’s being community-minded when she agrees to help the local mountain rescue team put together a ‘tasteful’ nude calendar in order to fundraise for their new headquarters. Unfortunately quite a lot of the community seems to mind what she’s up to. Including the extremely handsome Mr July, Will, who appears to have got completely the wrong impression about Emma’s intentions. So how does she convince him that he’s more than just Flavour of the Month…?
Sassy, funny and smart, Decent Exposure is a gorgeous read from a sparkling new voice in romantic fiction.
Award
Winner of the 2007 Romantic Novelists Association Joan Hessayon New Writers Award.
The judges had this to say about Decent Exposure:
“This book had really great characters right from the start, especially the fish-out-of-water heroine and the hero who is ‘always happiest when he’s got something to be angry about’. We believed in this couple and their bumpy path to love. There is a real sense of lives lived, the close-knit team, the local rivalries, the small village, as well as the practical and psychological obstacles in the way of pulling the calendar together. We liked the humour nicely balanced with humanity and a bright, contemporary voice. Oh, and it has a cracker of a first sentence!”
Reviews
“A gripping read with misunderstandings all the way as the plot ducks and dives through agony and ecstasy.”
- Birmingham Post
“This lovely, warm story is Phillipa Ashley’s debut novel. Emma is a likeable heroine and Ashley’s writing is deft, sexy and full of humour. The plot - city girl meets rugged and handsome outdoor guy - is sprinkled with twists and misunderstandings which keep you turning the pages.
Decent Exposure is a light romantic read for a rainy afternoon, with fabulous descriptions of life in a tight-knit Lake District community and a very sexy male lead.”
- Trashionista
“I really loved this. I highly recommend it. It was funny, sexy and engaging and refreshingly it was set in Britain. Great fun!!”
- Amazon.co.uk reviewer
“A witty and engaging read with just the right mix of raunch and romance. A great way to while away a few hours on the beach or the sofa.”
- Amazon.co.uk reviewer
“If you need a great little book that is a light read and a lot of fun, tuck this into your weekend bag! The characters are believable and funny, the settings realistic and fantastical, drawing you into the story and leaving you at the end of the book with a very satisfied sigh of warmth.”
Amazon.com reviewer
Just Say Yes
Published by Headline Little Black Dress
ISBN: 978-0755343317
Paperback: August 7th 2008
The new gorgeous, romantic read from the author of DECENT EXPOSURE, winner of the 2007 RNA New Writers’ Award.
Lucy Gibson needs to get away. When her good-looking, popular boyfriend Nick Laurentis, winner of reality TV show Hot Shot, proposes to her on air she’s stunned — into silence. Every girl loves a romantic gesture, but she’s just not ready for that kind of commitment. With the press hounding her as the one who callously broke Nick’s heart, Lucy escapes her London flat to seek refuge in an isolated Cornwall cottage. But little does she realise that life down there will be far from uncomplicated!
Where to buy my books…
Asda, Tesco, major bookshops in the UK, Australia and online sites worldwide.