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Mandy Baggot

Mandy Baggot is an award-winning, bestseller of romantic fiction. In 2016 her novel, One Wish in Manhattan, was shortlisted for the Romantic Novelists’ Association Romantic Comedy of the Year award. Her other titles include A Taste of Greek Summer and Wishing On A Star.

Mandy splits her time between Salisbury, UK and Corfu, Greece and when she isn't writing about gorgeous heroes, Greek summers and cosy Christmases, she enjoys drinking wine, shopping for handbags, and watching her racehorses compete!

Website: http://www.mandybaggot.com
Twitter: @mandybaggot 
Facebook: @mandybaggotauthor 
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Truly Madly Greekly

Sun, sea and a sexy stranger – a whole lot of fun just got a lot more complicated

Capable, confident and career-driven, Ellen had her dream job and a marriage proposal from boyfriend Ross. Life was good, her future set. Until it wasn’t and everything fell apart…

Whisked off to the beautiful island of Corfu to plan her sister Lacey’s big, fat, Greek wedding, Ellen is hoping some time out will help clear her head and heal her heart. But letting go of her past is not going to be easy.

With Lacey in full-on Bridezilla mode, Ellen is soon distracted from her own problems. And when the all-inclusive treats on offer at hotel Blue Vue include one gorgeous, brooding Adonis – Yan – Ellen finds him difficult to resist.

But Ellen isn’t looking for love or lust, or anything involving too much ouzo…or is she?

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Under a Greek Sun

Eve Collins is looking forward to the holidays.

Her job as a counsellor has been as taxing as it has been rewarding, and she can’t wait for some downtime on the Greek island of Corfu with best-friend, Gabby. But between Eve’s brother, Ben, unexpectedly joining and Gabby’s job at the animal rescue centre keeping her busy, Eve might have to start mucking in…

When Gianni arrives in the village of Episkepsi, it’s like a model has stepped straight off the pages of Vogue Italia… with an uptight personality to match. He may be super-sexy but there are obvious chips on those broad shoulders.

As Eve and Gianni get to know each other and both start to lean into the Greek customs and avrio mentality, an initial attraction starts to turn into something more. But with so much family drama in both their lives, neither of them were looking for a holiday romance...

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Wishing On A Star

A single mum. A superstar athlete. A Christmas like no other.

Anna Heath is divorced, a single mum and trying desperately to keep her life in order. Despite her friends' best efforts, Anna has stopped looking for love and is determined to give her daughter, Ruthie, a Christmas to remember.

Sam Jackman has just been dealt with life-altering news, and all he could think to do was run. He's left his American football team back in the US, stuck a pin in a map, and landed in Richmond, London.

When Anna and Ruthie literally bump into Sam on the snow-speckled streets, he finds himself being welcomed into their lives. But what begins as a night on the sofa turns into the start of something special...

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A Taste of Greek Summer

Next summer, on the Greek island of Corfu, sparks will fly as dreams come true...

Lydia Broom is living her second-best life. With her dreams of being a chef left in the dust she instead finds solace writing about the dishes she wished she created. When Lydia's sent to Corfu on an assignment, she's excited to see what culinary delights the island has to offer, but nothing seems to tickle her fancy - until she tastes the creations of local cook, Thanos Nicolaidis.

After one sizzling afternoon in the kitchen together, Lydia and Thanos both allow themselves to dream of the futures they desperately want. And as they grow closer, sharing secret ingredients and family recipes, Thanos begins to realise he has to show Lydia the parts of him he's done so well to hide...

Get ready for the hottest Greek meze on the menu as Lydia and Thanos discover that amid the sirtaki dancing and the smashing plates, they might just be cooking up their very own love story!

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Christmas by the Coast

What would you give for a second chance with the one that got away?

After a terrible heartbreak, Harriet Cookson worked hard to build her life back up. Now she has a dependable boyfriend, a great job and a decent flatshare. But when her beloved grandmother passes away, Harriet drops everything to fly out to the Hamptons to comfort her grieving grandpa.

Christmas is coming and as she arrives on the sandy beaches of her childhood in Montauk, Long Island, Harriet spots someone she never expected to see again – her 'one that got away', ex-soldier Mack Wyatt. Now, Mack is determined to win Harriet back and show her that the life she's been living might be the wrong happily-ever-after.

This Christmas, find out if love letters from the past can pave the way to a brand-new future...

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Staying Out for the Summer

This is one summer that won't end in tiers!

For NHS nurse, Lucie Burrows, it's time to put the past behind her and embrace Greek life.

Finally free from the UK restrictions, Lucie is excited for the summer of 2021. When her best friend, Gavin, finds the perfect Greek island getaway, Lucie is sure that this holiday to Corfu is going to be one to remember.

But when a landslide puts the village into a local lockdown, Lucie is thrown together with Michalis Andino, the super sexy village doctor. It's not quite the escape she had planned, but things could certainly be worse.

As Lucie relaxes into the Greek way of life, she begins to wonder whether this lockdown might just end in a new beginning – and a new love...

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Safe for Summer

A pop superstar. A bodyguard. Two people whose hearts need mending.

Autumn Raine is an international superstar. She's living the dream, at least that's what she's showing the world. After her safety is threatened Autumn's life begins to unravel and with her world crashing down around her, can she learn to trust anyone again?

When Nathan Regan, an ex-elite soldier is assigned to protect her, Autumn might just have to let someone past the barriers she's put up around herself. But with Nathan fighting against his own demons, will they begin to find solace in each other?

Two people, from very different backgrounds will have to come together to face their future.

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A Perfect Paris Christmas

United in grief. Pushed apart by tragedy.

Keeley Andrews knows more than anyone that you only live once. So when she receives an invitation to spend two weeks in Paris, all expenses paid, she jumps at the chance. 

Ethan Bouchard has had the worst eighteen months of his life. He's ready to give up on everything, including his hotel chain. So when he meets Keeley, it simply isn't the right time. 

As Keeley and Ethan continue to bump into each other on the romantic Parisian streets, they can't help but wonder whether this is fate telling them to let go of the past and leap into the future...

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That First French Summer

First Love. First Loss. Last chance?

Emma Barron has had a traumatic past. She's tried to let go of the scars and move on with her doting boyfriend and young son. 

But when Guy Duval walks back into her life, Emma might just risk it all for another chance with the man who broke her heart. 

Both are connected through unimaginable events, yet neither know the truth about what happened on September 5th. Witll it bring them together or push them apart?

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Summer by the Lake

Going home has never been easy...

With her dad in hospital, Robyn Matthers needs to go home and take charge. But does she have the strength to do it?

Cole Ryan is on a personal mission. Tall, dark and handsome, Robyn has certainly noticed the brooding hockey player around town. But can she trust her feelings – or his? But she can't risk the past she's kept buried for so long coming out and he hasn't opened his heart for a long time.

Will the two of them be able to finally open up, and let themselves, just maybe, fall in love...

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One Night on Ice

Two very different people. One magical city. A chance to fall in love.

When routine-driven box office assistant, Samantha Smith, meets the stars of Skating on Broadway her life is turned upside down.


Immediately attracted to lead skater, Jimmy Lloyd, Samantha does her best to deny her feelings. But when all you can do is burst out laughing and hyperventilate every time you're under pressure, keeping things under wraps is a hard task.


When the future of her beloved Civic Hall is threatened, Samantha must rise to the challenge to ensure its survival. Constantly scrutinised and criticised by her zany sister Cleo and her brogue-wearing boyfriend Jeremy, can Samantha save her job, save the Civic Hall and stop her panic attacks just long enough to give away her heart?

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One Summer in Nashville

Welcome to Nashville, where the music is everything...

Honor Blackwood was once the crowning glory of Nashville. Tipped as the next big thing, her future was paved in gold. Until a terrible accident changed everything and now all she has are the platinum discs and the memories.

Jared Marshall is the new guy hitting all the right notes in the country music charts. Everyone wants a piece of him; he's sexy, he's wild, and he looks like trouble. But there's one girl who might just be able to tame him, if she'll open her heart. 

As a new opportunity arises, Honor has a serious decision to make; does she try for a second chance at her old life? Or will the scars of her past continue to haunt her? There are secrets aplenty in Nashville, and they may well cause havoc on the heart.

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My Greek Island Summer

Two weeks. One unforgettable trip to Corfu. A chance to change her life.

Becky Rose has just landed her dream job house-sitting at a top-end villa on the island of Corfu. What could be better than two weeks laying by an infinity pool overlooking the gorgeous Ionian waters while mending her broken heart.

Elias Mardas is travelling back to Corfu on business whilst dealing with his own personal demons. Late arriving in Athens, Becky and Elias have to spend a night in the Greek capital. When they have to emergency land in Kefalonia, Becky's got to decide whether to suck up the adventure and this gorgeous companion she seems to have been thrown together with or panic about when she's going to arrive at Corfu...


Finally reaching the beautiful island, Becky is happy to put Elias behind her and get on with her adventure.

Until he turns up at the villa...

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One Christmas Star

Emily Parker is set to have the worst Christmas ever!

Her flatmate's moved out, she's closed her heart to love and she's been put in charge of the school original Christmas show – with zero musical ability.

Disgraced superstar, Ray Stone is in desperate need of a quick PR turnaround. Waking up from a drunken stupor to a class of ten-year-olds snapping pics and Emily looking at him was not what he had in mind.

Ray needs Emily's help to delete the photos, and she needs his with the show. As they learn to work together they may just open their hearts to more than a second chance...
 

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One Last Greek Summer

Beth Martin is 31, newly divorced and wondering just what life holds for her...

Best-friend, Heidi, is adamant that all the answers lie in Corfu – the island where the girls partied away their youth. So cue a trip to a sun-drenched Greek island, ouzo cocktails, a trip down memory lane... and Alex Hallas, the man Beth has never quite forgotten.

As they dance under the stars, the sand beneath their toes, old feelings begin to resurface and Beth might just have a chance to take back her life. If they can learn to love the people they've become...
 

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One New York Christmas

Will this Christmas romance be just for the holidays?

Lara Weeks is heading to New York with best friend Susie for the Christmas trip of a lifetime.

A festive break in the snowy Big Apple visiting the tourist hotspots, not to mention the shopping, seems like the perfect way for Lara to get over her ex-boyfriend. Or maybe make him so jealous he begs for a second chance.

Enlisting the help of gorgeous actor, Seth Hunt, doesn't quite go to plan, but there's something about him that has Lara wishing for a different kind of happy ever after...

A fun, festive romantic comedy to curl up with this winter. If you love Josie Silver's One Day in December, you'll love Mandy Baggot's heart-warming festive romance.

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Desperately Seeking Summer

One very bad day. One large bottle of brandy. One-way ticket to Greece…

In 24 hours, 24 year-old Abby Dolan has lost her job, her boyfriend and her cat. Always Miss Self-Sufficient, this overdose of bad luck has really got her reeling, until sister, Melody suggests joining her and their mum, Jackie, in sun-drenched Corfu.

Ready for relaxation and an extra-large cocktail of sun, sea and sizzling Greek sustenance, Abby doesn’t expect to wind up in the middle of a meltdown of the family business. Jackie’s estate agency, Desperately Seeking, is desperately in need of a cash injection, but with clients few and far between and a rival business determined to see them fail, times are tough. Can Abby help revamp the firm enough to keep their heads above the Ionian water?

Join Abby and Theo in San Stefanos this summer for a gorgeous sunshine escape you won’t forget!
 

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