Author:Belinda Jones
Readers of Jo Thomas, Lindsey Kelk, Sophie Kinsella and Paige Toon will love this deliciously funny and uplifting romantic comedy set amongst the glitz and glamour of Venice.
'This is definitely worth cramming in your suitcase' -- Cosmopolitan
'Great characters... hilariously written... buy it!' -- New Woman
'A sparkling read' -- OK!
'I haven't read a bad book yet by this author' -- ***** Reader review
'All in all, a lovely romantic dance through Venice - schmaltzy yes, but truly fabulous too!' -- ***** Reader review
'The most perfect romantic love story' -- ***** Reader review
'A wonderful, fun, addictive read' -- ***** Reader review
'This is chick-lit at its best' -- ***** Reader review
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DO YOU HAVE ENOUGH LOVE IN YOUR LIFE?
Journalist Kirsty Bailey would have to answer no. She has the essential starter kit - a boyfriend - but somehow Joe seems to have skipped the vows of for better/for worse and gone straight to for granted.
But then just as she's on the verge of settling for a swoon-free existence, Kirsty's magazine sends her to a majestic Venetian palazzo to attend the much gossiped-about Love Academy... Her undercover mission? To prove her editor's theory that this 'school for singles' is nothing more than an escort agency with a sexy accent and fancy glass chandeliers.
But what if her editor is wrong and their promise of true amore is for real? Will Kirsty be able to resist the kind of moonlit temptations she's been dreaming of for years, or is her relationship with Joe going, going, gondola?
If you think Casanova was a bad boy, just wait until you see what Cupid has in store for Kirsty...
The Love Academy has a cracking support cast in Tiffany the American gold-digger and Melvin the vertically challenged letch, and Kirsty is a loveable heroine who deserves to have romance back in her life. Fans of Belinda Jones will recognise her warm, funny style and newcomers will find themselves drawn to her great characterisation. Bellini's and blind-dating: hold the plane, we'll be right over
—— heatThis is a perfect feel-good holiday read which I devoured in one weekend
—— SunDelightful debut novel ... an intriguing love story based on real life mysteries
—— Publishing NewsAnybody interested in the Mutiny or just enjoying a good story will find plenty to please them here. This is a haunting story that lingers in the mind long after reading; the sure sign of a satisfying book
—— Historical Novels ReviewPicture Mel Gibson on the streets of Workington and Cockermouth, starring in a new romantic blockbuster to rival Titanic
—— Cumberland NewsFull of mystery, suspense, chilling legends, shifting mists, sombre bell peals and shadowy rowing boats, Fiona Mountain's novel is hard to put down and a fascinating read
—— Westmorland GazetteNobody can beat Miss Tey at characterisation or elegance of style: this novel's a beauty
—— San Francisco ChronicleFirst-rate mystery, ably plotted and beautifully written
—— Los Angeles TimesSuspense is achieved by unexpected twists and extremely competent storytelling . . . credible and convincing
—— SpectatorTey's style and her knack for creating bizarre characters are among the best in the field
—— New YorkerHonest, compassionate, and clear-eyed, Ducks is a stunning achievement in storytelling that I will be thinking about for a long time.
—— Jung Yun, author of O BeautifulEngrossing.
—— Irish ExaminerDucks moves into dark territory - including sexual assault - but Beaton... balances light and shade. No place or person is wholly good or bad, not even the oil sands with their dark satanic drills.
—— Telegraph
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