The Queen of New Beginnings

Product Description If you've ever dreamed of starting over, then this bestselling novel from Erica James is just what you need...Alice Shoemaker habitually goes to great lengths to avoid telling the truth about herself and her past. After agreeing to help out a friend by shopping and cleaning for the unknown man staying at Cuckoo House, she soon becomes suspicious that her strange and obnoxiously rude client has something to hide... Clayton Miller's life is a mess. His career as one of the country's best comedy scriptwriters has stalled and his long-term girlfriend has left him for his ex-best friend and ex-writing partner. Just when he thinks his life couldn't get any worse, he commits a spectacularly public fall from grace and with the press hounding him, his agent banishes him to the middle of nowhere until the dust has settled. And there he meets Alice...When Alice and Clayton discover the truth about each other they form an unlikely friendship - until Alice discovers Clayton has betrayed her in the worst possible way. Review 'Warm, witty and wise storytelling with a lovely, feel-good factor and a charming, intriguing plot.' -- Sarah Broadhurst SUNDAY TIMES 'Escaping from their pasts, two characters are drawn together in one of James's best.' -- Fanny Blake WOMAN & HOME 'A sophisticated and satisfying read.' -- Chloe Rhodes DAILY TELEGRAPH 'Witty and quirky...it's a fast enjoyable read.' BIG ISSUE IN THE NORTH Book Description If you've ever dreamed of starting over, then this bestselling novel from Erica James is just what you need... About the Author Erica James is the number one international bestselling author of twenty-two novels, including the Sunday Times top ten bestsellers Summer at the Lake, The Dandelion Years and Song of the Skylark. She has sold over five million books worldwide and her work has been translated into thirteen languages. Erica won the Romantic Novel of the Year Award for her novel Gardens of Delight, set in beautiful Lake Como, Italy, which has become a second home to her. Her authentic characters are thanks to her fondness for striking up conversation with complete strangers.Chat to Erica online: www.ericajames.co.uk | Twitter: @TheEricaJames | Facebook: @EricaJamesAuthor | Instagram: @the_ericajames