Feel-Good and Uplifting Romance for 2024

The deliciously captivating new standalone novel from the bestselling author of The Staycation and The Cornish Cream Tea series presents the question: Can they fall in love, sixty minutes at a time? Jess is content working in Greenwich market, selling trinkets to well-heeled locals and excitable tourists. However, her life takes an unexpected turn one Sunday when she is thrown together with the handsome and funny Ash as they chase a pickpocket through the market. Before long, they find themselves making a habit of running into each other at the same time each week.

As Jess starts to realize that their hour together is the brightest part of her life, she can't help but wonder if Ash is hiding something. 'Cressida's characters are wonderful,' says Sarah Morgan, while Kirsty Greenwood describes the novel as 'Bursting with warmth.' BELLA magazine raves, 'We couldn't put this down!' and Woman's Weekly promises, 'You'll devour this.'

Readers have fallen in love with The Happy Hour, leaving glowing reviews. One reader said, 'I fell hard for this book… A summer must-read,' while another described it as 'A gorgeous romance.' Others praised it as 'Absolutely beautiful … heartwarming and romantic,' 'This is an amazing book!' and 'I couldn't put it down…' One reader summed it up, saying, 'This has everything I want in a good read.'

As Jess navigates the budding relationship with Ash, she must discover the truth about him before it's too late. With its charming characters, warm-hearted narrative, and captivating romance, The Happy Hour promises to delight readers and leave them yearning for more.

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