{"title":"Books by Maxine Morrey","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9781837511150","title":"Just Do It","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn uplifting and heartwarming romantic read from RNA Award Winning Maxine Morrey.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLizzie Rose knows what she likes and likes what she knows.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHer role at the London Museum is more than a job, it's her safe place and her passion. So when Lizzie is passed over for a chance in a lifetime opportunity in favour of her ex-boyfriend and fellow Egypt nerd Friedrich Klein, her heartbreak over their relationship pales into insignificance compared to her sadness at losing the project.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBest friend Colette thinks an evening of cocktails is just the medicine for a broken heart, and meeting dashing, charming, but very much 'not her type' Finn Bryson at the bar puts a smile on Lizzie's face too. But Lizzie isn't used to spending time outside of her comfortable world of academia and doesn't believe in mixing business with pleasure. So when Finn's job brings him to the museum, she's determined to put an end to any notion of romance between them.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBut what if Lizzie's comfort zone isn't that comfortable any more? Is it time for Lizzie to take the chance on love that fate keeps bringing her way - even if it means changing the habits of a lifetime?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead yourself happy' with Maxine Morrey's latest feel-good, unforgettable and utterly uplifting love story, guaranteed to make you smile. Perfect for fans of Mhairi McFarlane and Sophie Kinsella.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for Maxine Morrey:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI absolutely love Maxine's books - it's so much fun to be in her world. \u003cem\u003ePortia Macintosh\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn uplifting read that stops you in your tracks and makes you wonder \"....but what if?\" Absorbing, funny and oh-so-romantic, I loved every page!' \u003cem\u003eRachel Burton\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA super sweet read, guaranteed to warm any winter evening' \u003cem\u003eSamantha Tonge\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA lovely story that kept me turning the pages' \u003cem\u003eJules Wake\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA stunning, perfect novel ' it literally took my breath away. \u003cem\u003eThe Writing Garnet\u003c\/em\u003e, 5 stars\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA warm hug of a book. \u003cem\u003eRachel's Random Reads\u003c\/em\u003e, 5 stars\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat readers say about Maxine Morrey:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI loved it from start to finish, favourite book by far this summer\u003c\/strong\u003e  looking forward to reading more from this author.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYet another superb summery, sunshine read from Maxine.\u003c\/strong\u003e A lovely, comfortable read with relatable characters.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA beautiful and heart-warming read. The characters are so incredibly well written, their stories are so real and their emotional journeys of healing past hurt and trauma are so beautifully touching. For me, I think this story is \u003cstrong\u003eone of the best I have read in a really long time, so much so that I re-read the last few chapters over again.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI'm a huge fan of Maxine Morrey's books, so shockingly this won't be an unbiased review, it's going to be completely and unashamedly biased and gushing about her wonderful, poignant, thought provoking stories which make me emotional but always happy by the end when I read them.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnother amazing story from Maxine Morrey. So beautifully written, lovely characters, \u003cstrong\u003ethe whole book feels like a warm hug.\u003c\/strong\u003e I couldn't put it down!'\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLoved this book an easy read and found it hard to put down. 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Or will this be one holiday wish that Izzy lets walk right out of her life…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTropes:❄️Second chances❄️ Forced proximity❄️Seasonal romance❄️Friends to lovers* * * * *\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders love Winter's Fairytale!'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLaugh out loud, lump in the throat and hold your breath moments, with some brilliant one liners… read this, you won't regret it!'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'The will-they-won't-they storyline kept me reading non-stop for 3 hours!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI couldn't put the book down I just needed to know what happened next' 'There were certainly many hilarious moments that had me laughing out loud with a lot of romantic moments thrown in… A truly sparkling and glorious Christmas read!'\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56367717712245,"sku":"9780008808624","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780008808624_302394d2-ee6a-4943-a417-036707626990.jpg?v=1786011166"},{"product_id":"9780008808631","title":"The Best Little Christmas Shop","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the bestselling author of A Winter’s Fairytale and The Christmas Project comes a hilarious rom-com that will warm your heart!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLexi never imagined she’d spend the holidays in her family’s cosy Christmas shop, icing gingerbread men and decorating wreaths to distract herself from a failed engagement. Still healing from heartbreak, she’s convinced that romance is off her Christmas list for good. But that’s until gorgeous single dad Cal Martin walks through the door … Christmas takes on a whole new meaning as Lexi begins to see it through the eyes of Cal’s adorable five-year-old son. And as she finds herself edging close to the mistletoe with Cal, she can’t help but wonder if this magical season could bring her the happiness she thought she’d lost for ever. 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