Annabelle is a hard-nosed writer with a sound marriage, a stylish flat, a thriving career at Adorn magazine and a busy social life. She has only one ambition—to be the best-known advice columnist in the UK. When her world is turned upside down by her husband’s infidelity she strikes out on her own and answers an ad to flat with a jet-setting businessman. As Annabelle begins to settle she sees … things in her new house aren’t quite what they seem and her problems mount.
Christian is an attractive and wealthy property developer whose life is on track. He owns a luxurious house in an exclusive part of town, travels extensively, and is engaged to his beautiful model girlfriend. But despite this, he knows something is missing from his life.
As they get closer, Annabelle and Christian discover much about themselves. Annabelle forges a relationship with the strangest of friends—Mollie, Christian’s dog—who teaches her new habits and values. At the same time Christian realises his girlfriend may not be the woman he really wants. Can Annabelle and Christian overcome the odds and forge a new love?
Meeting Miss Mollie is the first book in the London Lights series of contemporary British romance novels that feature lies, loss, loyalty and love. If you like Jill Mansell, Sophie Kinsella, or Marian Keyes, then you’ll love Di Jones’s entertaining and heartwarming romance.
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London Lights series:
Meeting Miss Mollie #1 – A well written, heartwarming, funny romance story with wonderful and not-so-wonderful characters. Full of intrigue, suspense, betrayal and a dog makes it difficult to put the book down. This is a standalone in the London Lights series. 5*
Liverpool Kiss – Well written, believable characters; I didn’t stop reading until I finished the book. I own Meeting Miss Mollie, which I will be reading soon. I read The Audition, also own, another fun read, which got me started on Ms. Jones. Both books were read in one sitting, they were so good. Luckily, I contacted the author to review her books and received a copy of Liverpool Kiss. * 5*
Cast Aside in Como #3 – Another well written, heartwarming and funny romance by one of my favorite ChicLit ladies. I didn’t stop reading until the last page. I love that the story is Italy; didn’t care about climbing fences, but the story needed a place to start and this worked out perfectly for the story line. I contacted the author to review her books. 5*
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LA Lights series:
The Audition – #1 – A quick, fast read. Not a fan of Hollywood, but I found The Audition to be funny and engaging and well written. 5*
Taking the Lead – #2 – Funny and intriguing. A well written story full of humor, a lovable group of characters, some scary, and a twisting plot. I’ve read these books out of series and they are all good books. While each book is complete, the characters’ stories continue through thick and thin, and suspense and intrigue. There’s a preview of the book, which I appreciate knowing what the book is about before I read it. 5*
Acting up – #3 – Another fun, intriguing tale of love and dogs. A well written story with our favorite characters, lots more dogs and a couple of cats. The constantly developing plot holds the reader’s attention until the book is finished. I’ve read all six books of this series and enjoyed all of them. 5*
Transplanting Holly Oakwood – #4 – A quick, funny novel filled with intrigue and mishaps that keep you laughing throughout and too soon the story ends. This author always tells a good story, even the sad short stories from her Grief novel. I personally didn’t care for the few sex scenes, not seen in the other books I’ve read. There’s infrequent cursing in anger. This book must be read before Barking Bad, (#5). 5*
Barking Bad – #5 – A well written suspense that starts a touch slow but slams into gear and doesn’t slow down until the end. Having read The Audition and nothing else from this series, I was surprised at the intrigue and intensity of this book. The plot is well thought out, with unexpected turns, and some horror, along with our favorite characters. The romance between Tessa and Ryan goes where I think is the right direction. I have read several of this author’s books and she’s always delivered a good read. For those who care, there’s no sex and infrequent cursing. 5*
Stealing the Show – #6 – A well written, humorous story full of romance and intrigue. A twisting plot with some surprises has our favorite characters fighting the bad guys and loving the good guys. For those who care, there’s no sex and infrequent mild cursing in anger. Another fun way to spend an evening after a hard day. 5*
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Grief Is a Hungry Business And Other Short Stories – Interesting, some sad, short stories easily read in a few minutes. Yes, there’s a happy ending. 5*