Nashville Connections Series by Angela Britnell

‘What happens in Nashville, stays in Nashville!’ Claire Buchan is hardly over the moon about the prospect of her sister’s hen party; travelling from the UK to Nashville, Tennessee, for a week of honky-tonks, karaoke and cowboys. Certainly not straight-laced Claire’s idea of a good time, what with her lawyer job and sensible boyfriend, Philip. But then she doesn’t bank on meeting Rafe Castello... more‘What happens in Nashville, stays in Nashville!’ Claire Buchan is hardly over the moon about the prospect of her sister’s hen party; travelling from the UK to Nashville, Tennessee, for a week of honky-tonks, karaoke and cowboys. Certainly not straight-laced Claire’s idea of a good time, what with her lawyer job and sensible boyfriend, Philip. But then she doesn’t bank on meeting Rafe Castello. On the surface, Rafe fits the cowboy stereotype with his handsome looks and roguish charm but as he and Claire get to know each other, she realises there is far more to him than meets the eye. Can Claire keep to the holiday mantra of ‘what happens in Nashville, stays in Nashville’ or will she find that some things are far too difficult to simply leave behind? A novella of approximately 35,000 words less

What happens when you have a chance at everything you ever wanted . . . and then you go and do something stupid like fall in love?   Lily Redman will do anything to be a success. She also loves creating sinfully delicious food. Now, she has a shot to get everything she wants with her new American cooking show, Celebrity Chef Swap. All she has to do is survive in the pastoral wilds of southwest England... moreWhat happens when you have a chance at everything you ever wanted . . . and then you go and do something stupid like fall in love?   Lily Redman will do anything to be a success. She also loves creating sinfully delicious food. Now, she has a shot to get everything she wants with her new American cooking show, Celebrity Chef Swap. All she has to do is survive in the pastoral wilds of southwest England.   After a stint in the army—and an absolute train wreck of a divorce—Kenan Rowse thought the quiet of Cornwall would be a perfect respite from life’s complications. Then he gets a temp job driving a beautiful chef around . . . and before he knows it, things are more complicated than ever.   Unfortunately, their rabid mutual attraction is equaled by their astounding lack of common ground. Because while Lily wants to live in the limelight, Kenan would rather be staid in the shade. And both will have to decide whether they’re willing to compromise if they want to keep it together . . . less

Once on the reject table, always on the reject table? When Maggie Taylor, a cake decorator, and Chad Robertson, a lawyer from Nashville Tennessee, meet at a wedding in Cornwall it’s not under the best circumstances. They have both been assigned to ‘the reject table’, alongside a toxic collection of grumpy great aunts, bitter divorcees and stuffy organists... moreOnce on the reject table, always on the reject table? When Maggie Taylor, a cake decorator, and Chad Robertson, a lawyer from Nashville Tennessee, meet at a wedding in Cornwall it’s not under the best circumstances. They have both been assigned to ‘the reject table’, alongside a toxic collection of grumpy great aunts, bitter divorcees and stuffy organists. Maggie has grown used to being the reject, although when Chad helps her out of a wedding cake disaster she begins to wonder whether the future could hold more for her. But will Chad be strong enough to deal with the other problems in Maggie’s life? Because a ruined cake isn’t the only issue she has – not by a long shot. 2nd novella in the Nashville Connections series. First: What Happens in Nashville. less

Escape to the world of cowboys and line dancing in this uplifting second-chance romance.Claire Buchan has her entire life planned out. It didn’t include flying halfway around the world for her sister’s hen party in the USA.But soon she finds herself in Nashville for a week of karaoke and cowboys. What could go wrong?Enter Rafe Cavanna — their rugged hotel manager with irresistible Southern charm and smouldering good looks. Sparks immediately fly, but not the good kind... moreEscape to the world of cowboys and line dancing in this uplifting second-chance romance.Claire Buchan has her entire life planned out. It didn’t include flying halfway around the world for her sister’s hen party in the USA.But soon she finds herself in Nashville for a week of karaoke and cowboys. What could go wrong?Enter Rafe Cavanna — their rugged hotel manager with irresistible Southern charm and smouldering good looks. Sparks immediately fly, but not the good kind. Rafe easily pushes Claire’s buttons.Despite the tension between them, the chemistry with Rafe is undeniable. Even his smirk sets her heart racing. But Claire will not settle for anything less than true love . . . even if he does look gorgeous in cowboy boots!Will Claire keep to the holiday mantra of ‘what happens in Nashville, stays in Nashville’ or will she finally follow her heart? less

In a remote English village, a romantic lark leads to love for a woman of high education and a man of low reputation.   Lanyon Tremayne doesn’t have the greatest reputation in the small Cornish village of St. Agnes. Harboring a shadowy past and known for his fierce temper, he could be described as a bit of an ogre. But nobody knows the secrets or pain he carries inside.   A professor of Celtic mythology, Olivia Harding knows a thing or two about ogres... moreIn a remote English village, a romantic lark leads to love for a woman of high education and a man of low reputation.   Lanyon Tremayne doesn’t have the greatest reputation in the small Cornish village of St. Agnes. Harboring a shadowy past and known for his fierce temper, he could be described as a bit of an ogre. But nobody knows the secrets or pain he carries inside.   A professor of Celtic mythology, Olivia Harding knows a thing or two about ogres. She’s travelled all the way from Tennessee to St. Agnes to research the legend of a Cornish giant—and to finally bury some painful secrets of her own.   When Olivia meets the ruggedly handsome Lanyon, her trip to Cornwall looks set to become even more interesting. But can she get through to the man beneath the rough-hewn exterior, or is Lanyon fated to be the outcast of St. Agnes forever? less

What if you didn’t want to fake it any more? When Sarah, a teacher from Cornwall, and Matt, a businessman from Nashville, meet on a European coach tour, they soon find themselves in a relationship … Except it’s a fake relationship... moreWhat if you didn’t want to fake it any more? When Sarah, a teacher from Cornwall, and Matt, a businessman from Nashville, meet on a European coach tour, they soon find themselves in a relationship … Except it’s a fake relationship. Because Matt is too busy for romance, and Sarah is only trying to make her cheating ex-husband jealous … isn’t she? As Matt and Sarah complete their tour of Europe, they do all the things real couples are supposed to do – from visiting fairy-tale castles in Germany to recreating the scene from Romeo and Juliet in Verona. And, of course, for every picturesque destination there’s a loved-up selfie and Facebook post to match. But as their holiday comes to an end, Sarah and Matt realise that they’re not happy with their pretend relationship. They want the real thing. less

Two strangers an ocean apart find love in the unlikeliest of places in this “sweet and frothy” contemporary romance in the Nashville Connections series (Dear Author).   When British cake decorator Maggie Taylor meets Nashville lawyer Chad Robertson at her best friend’s wedding in Cornwall, England, the circumstances are less than ideal... moreTwo strangers an ocean apart find love in the unlikeliest of places in this “sweet and frothy” contemporary romance in the Nashville Connections series (Dear Author).   When British cake decorator Maggie Taylor meets Nashville lawyer Chad Robertson at her best friend’s wedding in Cornwall, England, the circumstances are less than ideal. Maggie has her hands full catering the event, and they’ve both been assigned to the “reject table” alongside a toxic collection of grumpy great aunts, bitter divorcees, and stuffy organists.   Maggie has grown used to being overlooked. But when Chad and his southern charm help her out of a wedding cake disaster, she begins to wonder if the future could hold more for her. Chad wants to get to know the sweet British baker better, but as the day takes a turn for the dramatic, he’d better be strong enough to handle it—because nothing in Maggie’s life is a piece of cake. less

Lyndsey Carne likes her job. What she definitely doesn’t like is relaxing or entertaining silly things like romance.So when her mother begs Lyndsey to travel to Tennessee to help her sister Becca, who’s just given birth and whose music star husband is about to go on tour, she finds the idea absurd.But Lyndsey agrees to fly over for a couple of weeks. That should be plenty of time to help out her sister . . .She’s met in Paradise Valley by her brother-in-law’s grizzly friend Griffin... moreLyndsey Carne likes her job. What she definitely doesn’t like is relaxing or entertaining silly things like romance.So when her mother begs Lyndsey to travel to Tennessee to help her sister Becca, who’s just given birth and whose music star husband is about to go on tour, she finds the idea absurd.But Lyndsey agrees to fly over for a couple of weeks. That should be plenty of time to help out her sister . . .She’s met in Paradise Valley by her brother-in-law’s grizzly friend Griffin. Her immediate attraction to him turns her world upside down. He’s the polar opposite of her Type A personality . . .But Lyndsey has her work cut out for her when she arrives at her sister’s chaotic home. And Becca is too proud to accept Lyndsey’s help.Lyndsey struggles to stay away from the irresistible Griff. But it’s just a fling and that’s all it can ever be. Or so she tells herself . . .Can she help her sister and perhaps herself, or will her trip to Paradise Valley end with a packed bag and a flight home? less

Seven countries. Ten days. Two strangers. And one perfectly unexpected love story.   When Cornwall schoolteacher Sarah Agnoli wins an all-expense paid coach tour, it isn’t just an opportunity to see Europe. It’s a chance for the divorcée to show her cheating ex-husband that she’s fine without him. Convincing an American stranger to play the role of “boyfriend” and posting their selfies won’t hurt... moreSeven countries. Ten days. Two strangers. And one perfectly unexpected love story.   When Cornwall schoolteacher Sarah Agnoli wins an all-expense paid coach tour, it isn’t just an opportunity to see Europe. It’s a chance for the divorcée to show her cheating ex-husband that she’s fine without him. Convincing an American stranger to play the role of “boyfriend” and posting their selfies won’t hurt.  How can Tennessee businessman Matt Anderson say no to the charade? Sarah’s sweet, charming, and let’s face it—feeling a little burned. Besides, he can use the company. But somewhere between the fairytale castles of Germany and Via Cappello in Verona, something clicks.  Yesterday it was a game of let’s pretend. Today, Max and Sarah want to play for keeps. Tomorrow? Impossible. They’ll both be heading their separate ways. Fate brought them together. Now it’s up to fate to make sure they’ll never be apart. less