Books by Lucy Dillon

But with her boyfriend AWOL, her family fragmented, and only a cat for company, Tara's own life is crumbling. Then the storm... On top of everything, Tara's father - last seen as he walked out on her when she was ten years old - is suddenly back, with a surprising offer that could change everything.

Sunday Times bestselling author Lucy Dillon grew up in Cumbria and read English at Cambridge, then read a lot of magazines as a press assistant in London, then read other people's manuscripts as a junior fiction editor. She now lives in a village outside Hereford with a Border terrier, an otterhound and her husband. Lucy won the Romantic Novelists' Association Contemporary Romantic Novel prize in 2015 for A HUNDRED PIECES OF ME, and the Romantic Novel of the Year Award in 2010 for LOST DOGS AND LONELY HEARTS. You can find out more at www.lucydillon.co.uk, follow her on Twitter @lucy_dillon, on Instagram @lucydillonbooks or find her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/LucyDillonBooks.

Lorna har lært, at mod er noget, man vælger at tage på – som rød læbestift. Som nu, hvor hun står med nøglerne til Longhamptons kunstgalleri i hånden og føler sig omtrent lige så modig som sin nervøse gravhund, der ryster af skræk ved hendes fødder.Og Longhampton er ikke ligefrem en ny begyndelse. Det var her, hendes familie gik i opløsning, her hendes usikkerhed slog rod, og her hendes komplicerede kærlighedshistorie begyndte. I forsøget på at få det skrantende galleri på fode opsøger Lorna den notorisk tilbagetrukne kunstner Joyce Rothery, en ældre kvinde, hvis smukke og dragende oliemalerier tidligere har været et stort tilløbsstykke på egnen. Gradvist spirer et venskab frem mellem de to umage kvinder, og det giver Lorna modet til at finde inspiration, hvor hun mindst venter det, se hårde sandheder i øjnene og søge nye veje. Galleriet bliver et samlingssted, hvor nye bånd bliver knyttet, og gammel kærlighed får en chance til, og på en måde, som Lorna aldrig havde forestillet sig, slipper lyset ind i hendes verden.

When story-lover Anna takes over Longhampton's bookshop, it's her dream come true.And not just because it gets her away from her three rowdy stepchildren and their hyperactive Dalmatian...Unpacking boxes filled with childhood classics, Anna can't shake the feeling that maybe her own fairytaleending isn't all that she'd hoped for. But, as the stories of love, adventure, secret gardens, lost dogs, wicked witches and giant peaches breathe new life into the neglected shop, Anna and her customers get swept up in the magic too. Even Anna's best friend Michelle - who categorically doesn't believe in true love and handsome princes - isn't immune.But when secrets from Michelle's own childhood come back to haunt her, and disaster threatens Anna's home, will the wisdom and charm of the stories in the bookshop help the two friends - and those they love - find their own happy ever afters?'Lucy Dillon's voice is gentle and kind throughout...perceptive and well handled. A heart-warming piece of escapism for long winter nights.' - RedA perfect escapism for fans of Jojo Moyes and Katie Fforde.

Award winning author Lucy Dillon's charming tale of friendships and relationships. Is Juliet ready to fall in love again? Juliet's been in hiding. From her family, from her life, but most of all from the fact that Ben's not around anymore.Her mother Diane has run out of advice. But then she insists Juliet look after her elderly Labrador and it becomes apparent that Coco the dog might actually be the one who can rescue her daughter.Especially when it leads to her walking dogs for a few other locals too, including a spaniel, Damson, who belongs to a very attractive man...Before she knows it, Juliet realises she has somehow become the town's unofficial pet-sitter. A job which makes her privy to the lives and secrets of everyone whose animals she's caring for.But as her first winter alone approaches, she finally begins to wonder if it's time to face up to her own secrets? To start rebuilding her own life? And maybe - just maybe - to fall in love again?'...witty, heart-warming and a very real tale of loss and redemption' - StylistA perfect read for fans of Jojo Moyes and Katie Fforde.

Hvad sker der, når et "Ja" bliver til et "Måske"?Jeannie har altid drømt om at blive rigtig forelsket, og langt om længe befinder hun sig midt i en hvirvelvind af kærlighed og romance. Hun har mødt Dan, som er en flot, charmerende og succesrig dyrlæge, som friede på den mest romantiske weekend, Jeannie nogensinde havde forestillet sig. Hun sagde ja, og de næste par måneder var en endeløs planlægning af brylluppet, og pludselig sidder Jeannie i bilen med sin far på vej til sit bryllup på Longhamptons rådhus. På vej til at ændre sit navn og begynde på et helt nyt liv ... ... men med en frygtelig følelse af, at det, der burde føles helt rigtigt, faktisk føles helt forkert. Samtidig, i den anden ende af byen, kommer Dan ud for en frygtelig ulykke. Jeannie tilbringer, stadig iført sin brudekjole, det, der skulle have været hendes bryllupsnat, på en intensivafdeling, hvor neurologer overvåger hendes forlovede, der er i dyb koma. Fremtiden ser usikker og dyster ud, og Jeannie plages af en voldsom skyldfølelse: er alt dette hendes skyld?

Libby og hendes mand Jason er flyttet tilbage til hans hjemby at forvandle familiens Bed and Breakfast til et moderne og trendy hotel. De har lagt London bag sig – og med det alle minder på godt og ondt.En dag, hvor Libby er ude at gå tur, finder hun en bevidstløs og såret kvinde. Det viser sig, at kvinden har mistet sin hukommelse; hun ved ikke, hvorfra hun kommer, hvor hun var på vej hen, og værst af alt synes ingen at savne hende ... Da Libby tilbyder at tage sig af hende, sætter denne lille handling af venlighed en kæde af begivenheder i gang, der kommer til at ændre mange menneskers liv.

39-årige Rachel gennemlever sit livs værste år. Efter at være blevet fyret fra sit karrierejob og have slået op med sin kæreste gennem ti år, arver Rachel et kæmpe hus efter sin moster, dennes elskede border collie samt en overfyldt kennel med hjemløse hunde.Trods det, at hun stort set intet ved om hunde. Og i hvert fald slet ikke bryder sig specielt meget om hunde. Trods sine begrænsede evner – og lyst – tager Rachel udfordringen op og forsøger at køre kennelen videre i sin salige mosters ånd. Efterhånden som Rachel lykkes med at finde nye hjem til de herreløse hunde, viser det sig, at det måske ikke kun er hundene, der har brug for hjælp… Udover Rachel møder vi en stor og broget skare af mere eller mindre selvvalgte singler og fraskilte, enlige mødre, ungkarle, barnløse, frisører, karrierekvinder, frivillige hundeluftere, knap-så-villige børn og direkte umulige eksmænd, der alle hver især har deres problemer og bekymringer at se til, men som har én stor fælles interesse: HUNDE.

Michelle tror ikke på eventyr. Hun er en målrettet forretningskvinde, der starter på en frisk i en helt ny by. Og da hun beslutter at overtage en forsømt boghandel, ved hun lige, hvem hun skal ansætte som den perfekte leder.For bogelskende Anna er det en drøm, der går i opfyldelse – og ikke kun, fordi den giver hende en pause fra hendes tre krævende stedbørn og deres uimodståelige, men hyperaktive dalmatiner. Selvom hun synes, at hendes eget eventyr ikke har fået den slutning, hun håbede på, ændrer Annas lidenskab for klassikerne butikken. Kunderne og endda Michelle falder for de magiske historier om romantik, eventyr og herreløse hunde.Men hemmeligheder fra Michelles fortid truer hendes nye tilværelse, og store problemer vælter ind over Anna og hendes nye familie. Spørgsmålet er, om den visdom og klogskab, man kan hente i bøger, kan hjælpe de to venner – og dem, de elsker – med at finde den store lykke?

But as Lorna - and the little dog - tentatively open their cracked hearts to old friends and new ones, facing hard truths and fresh promises, something surprisingly beautiful begins to grow around the gallery, something so inspirational even Lorna couldn't have predicted the light it lets into her world .

For the millions addicted to Strictly Come Dancing - a debut tapping into the world's latest craze.When three couples join a new ballroom class, they're all looking for some magic in their lives.Lauren and Chris are getting married, and Lauren's dreaming of a fairytale wedding with a first dance to make Cinderella proud. Not wanting to be shown up on the dancefloor, her parents Bridget and Frank have come along too. They normally never put a foot wrong, but Bridget's got a secret that could trip them up unexpectedly. Meanwhile Katie and Ross are looking for a quick-fix solution to their failing marriage even though neither is quite sure who's leading who anymore.As friendships form over the foxtrot, the rumba rocks relationships, and the tango leads to true love, all the students in the Ballroom Class are about to face the music and dance...

Nancy er fire, næsten fem. Hun plejede at snakke hele tiden. Lige indtil hendes far forlod familien, og med ham forsvandt alle hendes ord. Eva er 44, næsten 45. Hun var ikke klar over, hvor meget hun havde ofret, da hun giftede sig med en meget ældre mand. Ikke før det, måske, var for sent. En lille pige med en hjerteskærende hemmelighed. En kvinde, der skal tage en stor beslutning. Caitlins liv er noget rod. Hendes ægteskab med en mand, som alle tror er perfekt, er brudt sammen, og med det hendes selvtillid. At bryde ud synes som den eneste mulighed. Nancy, hendes fireårige datter, plejede at tale hele tiden; i bilen, i børnehaven, med sin bror Joel. Nu er hendes forældre skilt. Hendes far er flyttet. Og Nancy er holdt op med at tale. Nancys tante Eva, nylig enke, føler sig trist, forladt af alle bortset fra sine to mopper, og ser en fremtid uden sin mand og de drømme, hun opgav for hans skyld. Men da Eva indvilger i at passe sin niece og nevø hver 14. dag, må Caitlin og Eva se de forskellige sandheder i øjnene – om deres ægteskaber, og hvad de begge i virkeligheden vil.

From the bestselling author of A Hundred Pieces of Me and One Small Act of Kindness comes a heartwarming, bittersweet and uplifting story of missed chances and unexpected opportunities. 'Lucy Dillon's books make the world a better place' - HeatCaitlin's life is a mess. Her marriage to a man everyone else thinks is perfect has collapsed, along with her self-esteem, and breaking free seems the only option.Nancy, her four-year-old daughter, used to talk all the time; in the car, at nursery, to her brother Joel. Then her parents split up. Her daddy moves out. And Nancy stops speaking.Nancy's Auntie Eva, recently widowed and feeling alone, apart from the companionship of two bewildered pugs, is facing a future without her husband or the dreams she gave up for him.But when Eva agrees to host her niece and nephew once a fortnight, Caitlin and Eva are made to face the different truths about their marriages - and about what they both really want . . .'Bittersweet, lovely and ultimately redemptitive; the kind of book that makes you want to live your own life better' - Jojo Moyes'So satisfying and clever and deeply moving' - Sophie Kinsella

WINNER OF THE ROMANTIC NOVELISTS' ASSOCIATION CONTEMPORARY ROMANTIC NOVEL AWARD, 2015.As heart wrenching and life-affirming as One Day or Me Before You, A HUNDRED PIECES OF ME is a story about what it means to finally live life to the full.Letters from the only man she's ever truly loved.A keepsake of the father she never really knew.A blue glass vase that catches the light on a grey day.Gina Bellamy is starting again, after a few years she'd rather forget. But the belongings she's treasured for so long don't seem to fit who she is now.So Gina makes a resolution. She'll keep just a hundred special items - the rest can go.But that means coming to terms with her past and learning to embrace the future, whatever it might bring . . .'Bittersweet, lovely and ultimately redemptive; the kind of book that makes you want to live your own life better.' Jojo Moyes'Such a brilliant book. So satisfying and clever and deeply moving. I'll be passing it on to all my friends.' Sophie Kinsella'This vibrant and uplifting novel has not only entertained me hugely, but made me change the way I look at life.' Katie Fforde

Bestselling author Lucy Dillon's heartwarming tale of unconditional love. Perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes and Katie Fforde. ROMANTIC NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2010.'Heart-warming, fun and romantic. Marley and Me fans will love it.' - CloserWhen the abandoned strays from a local dogs' home are matched with brand new owners, it turns out it might not just be the dogs who need rescuing.Rachel's aunt has left her a house, a Border Collie and, despite knowing nothing about dogs, a crowded kennel. But since her life has collapsed she's not sure she can deal with any more lost souls.Zoe's ex-husband has given their children a puppy. The kids are in love, but she's the one stuck training Toffee the impossible Labrador. She's nearly at the end of her tether - until Toffee leads her to a handsome doctor . . .Meanwhile Natalie and Johnny's marriage hasn't been easy since they started trying for a baby. But is a fridge-raiding, sofa-stealing Basset hound like Bertie really the child substitute they're looking for? As the new owners' paths cross on the town's dog-walking circuits, their lives become interwoven. And they - and their dogs - learn some important lessons about loyalty, companionship and unconditional love . . .

What can you do to make the world a better place?Libby and her husband Jason have moved back to his hometown to turn the family B&B into a boutique hotel. They have left London behind and all the memories - good and bad - that went with it.The injured woman Libby finds lying in the remote country road has lost her memory. She doesn't know why she came to be there, and no one seems to be looking for her. When Libby offers to take her in, this one small act of kindness sets in motion a chain of events that will change many people's lives . . .'A beautifully written story about friendship, trust and love. I adored it.' - Milly Johnson A perfect summer read for fans of Jojo Moyes and Katie Fforde.