Books by Dee MacDonald

‘I ended up reading until the wee small hours of the morning... Certainly took me on an emotional rollercoaster ride with all the ups and downs, the happiness and sadness, the laughs and the sobs.’Tess and Simon Sparrow may have a few more grey hairs than they used to, but that doesn’t stop them from being swept up in a whirlwind romance and starting over.Swapping their city lives for an escape to the Cornish countryside, they fall in love with a crumbling hotel and impulsively buy it to renovate as their forever home.But soon the newlyweds have had their first fight (and their second and third...) and building costs are spiralling out of control. Their families think they’re mad and Tess is starting to agree – she just wants to escape back to civilisation.Doing up the glorious, wisteria-clad property was meant to be a delightful retirement project. But the electrics are faulty, there’s no central heating, and the kitchen ceiling’s fallen in: the dream has become reality and things only get more chaotic when the first guests arrive...Mysterious Celia, hapless romantic Dominic and tarnished, lovelorn actress Titania are all looking for a fresh start. Everyone in this eclectic group has their own reasons for being in Cornwall, but the summer is full of secrets and surprises. As plans go awry and truths are revealed, Tess and Simon realise that they’ve taken on a bigger challenge than they intended to: can their happily-ever-after survive the chaos or will this end up being the biggest mistake of their lives?From the bestselling author of The Runaway Wife and The Silver Ladies of Penny Lane, this is a completely uplifting page-turner about embracing new friendships, finding love and making each day count. Perfect for fans of The Kicking the Bucket List and The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry.Why readers are loving The Golden Oldies Guesthouse:‘Five golden stars for Dee McDonald’s latest... charming... The Golden Oldies Guesthouse features humour with a deft touch, charm, fun, love and romance.’ Jena Books‘Utterly charming!... It’s gentle, humorous, heart-warming and packed full of characters that you will remember long after the book is finished. I adored every word and my only complaint is that the story ended!’ NetGalley Reviewer‘A hilarious romp... larger than life characters...Told as only Dee Macdonald can tell these stories of ‘older folk’ having another swipe at life and all that follows this book is funny, heart-warming, makes you feel good... a joy to read... 10/10.’ Goodreads Reviewer.Top 50 Amazon UK authorAged 18, Dee arrived in London from Scotland and typed her way round the West End for a couple of years before joining BOAC (forerunner of British Airways) in Passenger Services for 2 years and then as a stewardess for 8 years. She has worked in Market Research, Sales and at the Thames TV Studios when they had the franchise. Dee has since relocated to Cornwall, where she spent 10 years running B&Bs, and only began writing when she was over 70! Married twice, she has one son and two grandsons.

Kate Palmer is more than ready for the quiet life in Lower Tinworthy, Cornwall. But within weeks of her arrival, a woman is found dead in the village hall, stabbed to death with her own kitchen knife The victim is Fenella Barker Jones: chairwoman of the Women's Institute, doyenne of the amateur dramatic society, and reigning champion of the WI cake-baking contest. But whilst she may have been at the centre of village life, there were plenty who had reason to dislike her as Kate is about to find out. As a practice nurse and one of the first on the scene, Kate can't help but get drawn into the investigation. Her patients are only too eager to tell her about the victim's extra-curricular activities and, the more Kate hears about Fenella, the more the list of suspects grows: it seems half the village wanted her dead. Kate's sister Angie tells her to leave it alone, but Kate can't resist piecing together the clues. Especially not if brings her closer to the handsome Detective Inspector ';Woody' Forrest, who is near to retiring himself and determined to crack his last case. But when someone breaks into Kate's home and leaves a warning note on her pillow, it becomes clear the murderer is prepared to do anything to keep their identity hidden Will Kate and Woody work out who's responsible, before she becomes the next victim? If you love murder mysteries by Agatha Christie, Faith Martin or Joy Ellis, then this page-turning novel will have you reading late into the night! Readers are loving A Body in the Village Hall:';I found myself racing through this one, eager to find out who did what and to who! A terrific read a full house of sparkling stars.' Grace J Reviewer Lady, ';Charming, well written, with excellent characters and an intriguing plot, I adored my visit to this charming Cornish village! What a perfect read with some tea I gobbled it up in a day and evening!!' Goodreads Reviewer, ';Kept me involved till the end, turning pages as fast as I could a great cast of characters and a lovely setting The mystery is solid, full of twists and turns, and kept me guessing an excellent and fun read that I strongly recommend.' Scrapping and Playing, ';Full of superb village characters LOL humour and a good storyline, this book had me ';there and part of it' right from page 1 and I loved every word, just the right book for unsettled times when you can relax and be drawn into pure escapism.' Goodreads Reviewer, ';I loved the characters Kate was a standout and makes for a perfect lead I was so caught up and entranced in the story that I was disappointed when it came to the end. Dee definitely had me under her spell and glued to the pages

';I ended up reading until the wee small hours of the morning Certainly took me on an emotional rollercoaster ride with all the ups and downs, the happiness and sadness, the laughs and the sobs.' Ginger Book Geek Tess and Simon Sparrow may have a few more grey hairs than they used to, but that doesn't stop them being swept up in a whirlwind romance and starting over. Swapping their city lives for an escape to the Cornish countryside, they fall in love with a crumbling hotel and impulsively buy it to renovate as their forever home. But soon the newlyweds have had their first fight (and their second and third) and building costs are spiralling out of control. Their families think they're mad and Tess is starting to agree she just wants to escape back to civilisation. Doing up the glorious, wisteria-clad property was meant to be a delightful retirement project. But the electrics are faulty, there's no central heating, and the kitchen ceiling's fallen in: the dream has become reality and things only get more chaotic when the first guests arrive Mysterious Celia, hapless romantic Dominic and tarnished, lovelorn actress Titania are all looking for a fresh start. Everyone in this eclectic group has their own reasons for being in Cornwall, but the summer is full of secrets and surprises. As plans go awry and truths are revealed, Tess and Simon realise that they've taken on a bigger challenge than they intended to: can their happily-ever-after survive the chaos or will this end up being the biggest mistake of their lives? From the bestselling author of The Runaway Wife and The Silver Ladies of Penny Lane, this is a completely uplifting page-turner about embracing new friendships, finding love and making each day count. Perfect for fans of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and The Single Ladies of Jacaranda Retirement Village. Why readers are loving The Golden Oldies Guesthouse: ';Five golden stars for Dee McDonald's latest charming The Golden Oldies Guesthouse features humour with a deft touch, charm, fun, love and romance.' Jena Books ';Utterly charming!... It's gentle, humorous, heart-warming and packed full of characters that you will remember long after the book is finished. I adored every word and my only complaint is that the story ended!' NetGalley Reviewer ';Absolutely loved everything about this book. It was charming and fun. I loved the characters and settings. Will be recommending.' Goodreads Reviewer ';Loved this book, the characters, the setting. A really special read one I didn't want to end. I will be recommending this

The Getaway Girls is a delightful novel penned by the talented Dee MacDonald. Published in 2018 by Bookouture, this book is a perfect blend of humor, friendship, and adventure. The story revolves around a group of women who decide to break free from their mundane routine and embark on a journey of self-discovery. As the title suggests, 'The Getaway Girls' is all about the escapades of these women who dare to defy societal norms and follow their hearts. MacDonald, known for her knack for creating relatable characters and engaging plots, does not disappoint with this book. The Getaway Girls is a heartwarming story that will make you laugh, cry, and most importantly, it will make you believe in the power of friendship. So, if you are a fan of contemporary fiction, this book is a must-read. Published by Bookouture, The Getaway Girls is a testament to Dee MacDonald's storytelling prowess.