The Carlton Square
2 primary works
Book 1
When Emma’s boyfriend Daniel pops the question with a ring the size of a small country, she realises just how different their worlds are. Her family can only afford a low-key wedding while Daniel’s mother is expecting a society party that their high-brow guests won’t forget!
How will Emma put together a sophisticated champagne-sodden celebration fit for Lords and Ladies when her dad won’t accept any help from Daniel’s family, her best friend Kelly has become a world-class Bridesmaidzilla and her cross-dressing Uncle Barbara is dying to strut his stuff up the aisle?
The big day is three months away. Just don’t look too closely, because nothing is as it seems!
A heartwarming, cosy romance from Sunday Times bestselling author Michele Gorman, now writing as Lilly Bartlett
Praise for Lilly Bartlett:
‘Full of fun…I loved it’ Cathy Bramley
‘A funny, feel-good romcom… the perfect read to curl up with’ FABULOUS magazine
‘Fun, flirtatious and fresh’ Alex Brown, bestselling author The Secret of Orchard Cottage
‘Warm, witty, and wonderful – the perfect rom com’ Debbie Johnson, bestselling author of Summer at the Comfort Food Cafe
‘I loved the humour, the settings, the quirkiness, and ALL the characters’ Jane Linfoot, bestselling author of The Little Wedding Shop by the Sea
‘Well worth the read for the lovely characters and London East End setting and sense of humour’ Scandalicious
‘A really fun, heartwarming rom-com’ Sally Akins
‘This book was just awesome’ 5* Chick Lit Plus
‘Great fun and a feel-good read’ Linda’s Bookbag
‘Absolutely wonderful romantic comedy that is guaranteed to lift your spirits’ Rachel’s Random Reads
Praise for Michele Gorman:
‘I love Michele's books. A fun, sassy writer who always makes me smile’ Carole Matthews
‘So engaging and witty’ Sophie Kinsella
‘Well-written and an easy read’ Daily Mail
Book 2
Emma’s new café will be perfect, with its gorgeous strings of vintage bunting, mouth-wateringly gooey cakes, comforting pots of tea and quirky customers who think of each other as friends.
It’s a long road to get there, but as her business fills with freelancing hipsters, stroppy teens, new mums and old neighbourhood residents, Emma realises that they’re not the only ones getting a second chance. She is too.
But when someone commits bloomicide on their window boxes, their milk starts disappearing and their cake orders are mysteriously cancelled, it becomes clear that someone is determined to close them down.
Will the café be their second chance after all?
A deliciously laugh-out-loud story about friendship, second chances and surviving parenthood, perfect for fans of Carole Matthews, Milly Johnson and Holly Martin.
Praise for Lilly Bartlett:
‘Fun, flirtatious and fresh’ Alex Brown, bestselling author The Secret of Orchard Cottage
‘Warm, witty, and wonderful – the perfect rom com’ Debbie Johnson, bestselling author of Summer at the Comfort Food Cafe
‘I loved the humour, the settings, the quirkiness, and ALL the characters’ Jane Linfoot, bestselling author of The Little Wedding Shop by the Sea
‘Absolutely wonderful romantic comedy that is guaranteed to lift your spirits’ Rachel’s Random Reads