Then there is the wonderful band of book bloggers and readers who have supported me since the start of my career. In no particular order: Shona, Noemie, Debbie, Anniek, Suze, Nikki, Nicky, Charlotte, Jo, Susan, AJ, Heidi, Kate, Shaz, Tracey, Kaisha, Barbara, Michele, Katie, Beverley, Rachel, Jane, Georgina, Ali, Susan, Cathy … to name a few. But to each and every one I send my heart-felt gratitude for every review or recommendation, whether written, or by word of mouth.
Finally, my husband, Lawrence, who puts up with my irregular hours which means I can often be found in my PJs late in the afternoon, because I’m on a writing binge. Or jumping out of bed in the early hours of the morning and disturbing him, because an idea wakes me from my sleep. He understands that writing is my guilty pleasure and indulges me, because that what love is all about!
And, last but not least, to all the readers whose names I will never know. Thank you for choosing my book and stepping into the lives of the characters who made Bay Tree Cottage seem very real to me. I hope you enjoyed your visit and that it left you with that little feel-good glow.
Also by Linn B. Halton
The Secrets of Villa Rosso
A Cottage in the Country
About the Author
Bristol-born Linn B. Halton lives in the Forest of Dean, in the UK with her lovely husband and Bengal cat, Ziggy.
‘I’m a hopeless romantic, self-confessed chocaholic and lover of strong coffee. For me, life is all about family, friends and writing.
At the weekend, I can be found either in the garden weeding, or with a paint brush in my hand - house renovation and upcycling furniture is another passion of mine! Oh, and I do enjoy the occasional glass of White Grenache …’
Linn’s novels have been short-listed in the UK’s Festival of Romance and the eFestival of Words Book Awards. Linn won the 2013 UK Festival of Romance: Innovation in Romantic Fiction award.
Linn writes chick lit, cosy mystery/romances, romcoms and women’s contemporary fiction– written from the heart, for the heart!
Twitter @LinnBHalton
@LinnBHaltonAuthor
Website: www.linnbhalton.co.uk/
About HarperImpulse
HarperImpulse is an innovative, award-winning digital imprint. In the four years since launch, we have continually hit digital bestseller lists, hosted the UK’s first online romance festival, published into over ten countries and grown an exciting stable of commercial women’s fiction authors.
Readers, come and say hi to the team and your next read…
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Writers, our vision is to publish the very best in digital-first commercial women’s fiction and we are simply looking for good stories! So, what are you waiting for? To submit, e-mail us at [email protected].
About the Publisher
Australia
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