Debut Novel Out Now
The Valentine Retreat
Book 1: Valentine’s Vendetta
Pour yourself a G&T
(or grab a cuppa - whatever floats your boat)
and settle back with a copy of my debut contemporary women’s novel,
The Valentine Retreat.
When a weekend getaway offers Megan a glimpse of a new life, little does she realise one false move could end it entirely…
The Valentine Retreat should be the perfect place for Megan to take a mini break from her broken life. She’s determined to hide her imperfections and secrets, to allow herself to soak up the opulence and glamour of the hotel for a few days. But she’s not the only one at The Valentine Retreat with something to hide.
Jim is struggling with his new job. Working at The Valentine Retreat wasn’t even close to what he had in mind as his next career move, but he didn’t have much choice in the matter. He needs to keep his head down and make this a success. No one can find out the truth about his life.
Anthony Valentine believes he had everything under control. The Valentine Retreat is running smoothly and he’s sure the authorities think his illicit activities are hidden in plain sight at his hotel. They are dead wrong about that.
Megan’s arrival at the hotel reveals Valentine’s hidden agenda. And the flames of attraction that flicker between Megan and Jim ignite more than their mutual passion as the velvet curtain of deceit that hides Valentine’s deepest secrets catches a spark. As it begins to burn, their innermost fears are laid bare and the fire threatens to destroy them all.’
The Valentine Retreat is available from all eBook providers and Amazon
The Valentine Retreat is the first in a trilogy of books centred on main characters Megan, Jim, and Anthony Valentine.
If you enjoy The Valentine Retreat, keep an eye out for the sequels - Valentine’s Revenge and A Valentine Retribution - coming soon from www.champagnebooks.com
What People Are Saying
“I couldn’t put it down, I had to know how it ends.”
— Tanya G.
“I have so enjoyed reading - rather devouring - this book, full of exquisite description and written with an assured style.”
— Anne W.
“This is a fantastic read, the characters are awesome - human and flawed - and the plot had me hooked. Loved it!”
— Hanne B.
About Laura
Laura lives in the UK, a stone's throw from Salisbury Cathedral and the ancient site of Stonehenge, surrounded by the rolling green hills of Wiltshire. And chickens. Lots of them - including a one-legged hen called Hoppy.
Whilst writing might be described as a passion, her ever expanding chicken collection could be better labelled as an obsession.
Laura enjoys slotting her characters into challenging relationships and tricky circumstances, mostly to see what happens.
She particularly likes seeing if she can blow more than the bl##dy doors off.