Natasha West

Gina Nash is a great assistant. Maybe a little too good. Because when her socially awkward boss Olivia Noble meets the woman of her dreams, she turns to Gina to assist her in bedding the target of her affections. Gina isn’t exactly thrilled to find herself sending flowers and coaching her boss through dates with Harper Blake. Gorgeous, confident, charming, Harper’s a little too perfect in the eyes of cynical, snarky Gina. But when Gina finds herself getting pulled deeper into Olivia's and Harper’s fledgling romance, she gets a peek underneath Harper’s flawless exterior. And it doesn’t take very long for Gina to develop a rather inconvenient connection to the woman she’s trying to push into her boss’s arms…

‘They’ve ruined our lives. And now they’re going to find out exactly how that feels. I’m going to take this little fantasy they’ve decided to live in and smash it to dust. And you’re going to help me.’ People-pleasing Ellie and aloof Jordan have practically nothing in common. Except one thing. Their girlfriends, Zoe and Caitlin, are best friends with one another. One day, Ellie is given the completely unexpected boot by Zoe. Across town, Jordan’s getting the same from Caitlin. They’re leaving their girlfriends for each other, after deciding they’ve been hiding from their secret feelings for too long. Ellie and Jordan are left feeling miserable and angry by the abrupt cuckolding they’ve both experienced. There’s only one thing that could make them feel better… Sweet revenge. And despite being polar opposites, they decide that if they’re going to get back at their selfish exes, they might do better if they join together to mess with the lives of the people who have ruined theirs. But as they plot to settle the score, their shared goal unites them in more than just petty retaliation and they find themselves unexpectedly romantically involved. And they have to ask themselves if there’s more to the relationship than just mean spirited scheming. But then again, what if there isn’t?

When Nicole Penrose comes home unexpectedly to find her TV producer husband Ethan with a younger woman, she’s madder than she’s ever been in her life. She leaves, unseen by her betrayers, to stew on the end of her marriage. Who the hell is this hot young blonde who has wrecked her marriage for the hell of it? Nicole decides to confront her, as a warmup for the big showdown with her husband. But when she finds the other woman, it’s not as simple as all that. Her name is Alex Torrence and she’s been lied to as well, having no idea about Ethan’s marital status. And when Alex finds out she’s been made a mistress, she’s as angry as Nicole. The two of them decide that getting mad isn’t enough. Getting even seems a lot more satisfying. And Ethan has no idea he’s been rumbled as a liar and a cheat. He’ll never see them coming. It starts with infiltrating Ethan’s real love - his successful medical drama - to create mayhem behind the scenes and drive the oblivious love-rat to the brink of madness. And damn if it’s not fun. It turns out that Nicole and Alex are a hell of a team. In fact, Nicole is starting to see what her husband might have found so attractive about Alex… Best Served Hot is a fun and witty romantic comedy from the internationally bestselling author of Just Married? and The Missus.

The Whittakers and the Goodwins have been at each throats forever, tearing the small town of Bishop’s Crook right down the centre with their endless fights. But when Lane Whittaker and Casey Goodwin, the eldest daughters of the feuding families, meet for the first time, hate is the last thing on either of their minds. Because Lane and Casey find themselves madly attracted to one another. And even though they know all hell is about to break loose, they’re prepared to risk everything for a love that can’t be stopped; not by small town gossip, not by eccentric relatives, and certainly not by their last names. A hilarious new romantic comedy from the author of ‘The Plus One’ and ‘Waiting for the Punchline’.

Molly Kaminski is a strong willed till girl, working the late shift. Jamie Jenson is an impulsive, hot headed thief in need of money. Their paths are about to cross in a way they could never have anticipated… When Jamie tries to rob the mini-mart where Molly works, she doesn’t expect an argument. Not with a gun in her hand. But that’s exactly what she gets. Molly, at the end of a very long work day, has no patience for a hold-up and instead of giving her aspiring robber the contents of the till, gives her the business end of her temper instead. Both as bull-headed as each other, it becomes a standoff, with neither willing to back down. And then, just when both of them think the night couldn’t possibly get any worse… What do you know? There’s always further to plummet. Because there’s someone else in the shop, Henry O’Donnell, a teenager with a crippling crush on Molly. And when he interferes with the robbery, thinking he’ll save his one true love and be hailed a hero, he accidentally does something quite different. Something he didn’t know he could do. He curses Molly and Jamie to be stuck together, attached by an invisible force. Forever. Unbeknownst to Henry, he carries a magical ‘gift’ passed down the family tree. And now Molly and Jamie, two people who were five minutes from killing each other, are doomed to stay together until defective Harry Potter can figure out how to undo his dodgy hex. Which is harder than it looks. But if Molly and Jamie can just stop arguing for two minutes, maybe they could find a solution. As well as something else. What if all the anger between them translates into another kind of passion altogether? Joined at the Hip is a fun romantic comedy with a dash of magical realism. Or, as the author would prefer to call it ‘magical sarcasm’.

When uptight British bookshop owner Emily Bartlett goes to Las Vegas to get over a humiliating breakup, she’s expecting to make a few mistakes. But when she meets Ruby Knight, a pessimistic American C-list TV actress with designs on a movie career, she makes a whopper. The pair get so incredibly drunk together that they end up getting accidently married. In the cold light of day, both women are shocked to find themselves wedded to a virtual stranger. But maybe it’s not such a big mistake? Could Ruby’s marriage to Emily help boost her profile and get her the biggest role of her life, earning Emily a big payday in the process? Only if they can make it seem like they’re really in love. And only if they can navigate the treacherous LA movie scene without tripping themselves up and giving the game away. Or worse, getting carried away with their fake relationship… But what if they do let themselves feel something? Could they fall in love? Or are they Just Married? A witty romantic comedy, ‘Just Married?’ is the latest book from Natasha West, the internationally bestselling author of ‘By Any Other Name’ and ‘The Plus One.’

Juliet Sullivan loves her job as a nanny to wealthy families. It isn’t her world, but she’s a wonder with kids and anyone would consider her a gift to their household. Well, almost anyone. Because when she goes to work in the Powell household, there’s one person who’s not so thrilled to see her. And Juliet's not so happy to see that old face either… Riley Powell is in a bind. She’s been given the boot by her landlord, finding herself forced to move in her with rich father and his second family. Oh, and the nanny. Who just happens to be Juliet Sullivan, an old school friend. Friend might be the wrong way to put it, though. It might be more accurate to describe her as the object of a catastrophic crush that went right off the rails, breaking both their hearts. Juliet and Riley haven’t seen each other in ten years. But when fate forces them under the same roof, things are about to get awkward. Because some sparks don’t die so easily, and even a decade hasn’t killed this one… ‘Now and Again’ is a light, funny second-chance romance from the internationally best-selling author of ‘Just Married’, ‘The Plus One,’ and ‘By Any Other Name.’

Hot mess Charlie and perfectionist Amy met in a whirlwind of intense romance and now they’re married and settled. Or are they? Amid the passion of newly married life, they suddenly find themselves face to face with one of the biggest obstacles any couple can face… Children. Do they want to be parents? Can they be? And if not, what next? Amy and Charlie’s love finds itself tested as the world throws challenges at them that include fertility questions, interfering parents and a border terrier with an endless supply of urine. In the long-awaited sequel to her hit novel, The Plus One, Natasha West gives us the next chapter of the story that gave everyone the serious feels. Romance, comedy and drama blend in this tale of what happens after you say, ‘I do.’

Back in their teens, musician Poppy and artist Norah were glued at the hip, their friendship blossoming into a whirlwind romance. But just as quickly as things heated up, something happened that forced Poppy to pull the plug, leaving Norah heartbroken and in the dark about what went wrong. With a secret she couldn't share, Poppy hit the road to pop stardom, reluctantly leaving Norah behind.Fast forward twenty Poppy has retired from her embarrassing career as a cheesy popstar and Norah has given up on her artistic dreams altogether. Both of them are now parents and strangers to one another, their youthful love affair just a painful memory. Until they unexpectedly bump into each other at the school gates and learn their kids aren’t just in the same class but total besties. And while it’s extremely awkward for Norah and Poppy to be around each other, they’ve got no choice but to play nice. Between playdates, bake sales, and kids parties, old sparks start flying, reigniting their long-lost friendship and the attraction they once shared.As they navigate the chaos of parenting, rediscover each other's quirks, and confront the mystery of their sudden separation years ago, Poppy and Norah find themselves laughing, bickering, and maybe even falling in love all over again. But will their history get in the way? Or could everything they ever wanted still be in front of them?Second Verse is a funny and charming tale about the art of giving love (and life) a second shot.

Robyn Vincent bakes. It’s the only thing in her life that feels good, feels like control. Until almost by accident, she ends up as a contestant on one of the biggest cookery shows in the world, ‘Bake It!’ Now she’s wildly out of her comfort zone, baking under the watchful eye of mean judges as well as a national audience. If that wasn't bad enough, there’s also her main competitor, Jodie Jacobs. She’s seriously skilled, cold as ice, and worst of all, sex on a stick. However, when the competition heats up, so do things between Robyn and Jodie. And not just on the set… But are they a recipe for disaster? Or is the attraction between them the icing on the cake? Another witty and warm romantic comedy from the author of 'Just Married?' and 'The Matchmaker.'

Treat yourself to the Natasha West Rom-Com collection. Three hilarious and heart-warming stories in one book! A special present for Christmas, the Rom-Com collection is almost half the price of buying these three Natasha West favourites individually. Available on limited release until the end of January 2017. THE PLUS ONE Charlie Black has found the one. And this time it’s for real. Not like the last time. Or the time before that. Or the time before that… And now she’s going to parade the one in front of everyone at her sister’s upcoming wedding. She wants to prove that her new girlfriend Lucy is special. She’s going to show everyone she can make it work. Especially her judgmental sister Maddie, Bride-Zilla herself. But a few weeks before the wedding, Charlie gets dumped. Again. And she can’t face the humiliation of going to Maddie’s wedding stag. Not after loudly and repeatedly telling her family that this one is different. She needs a date to the wedding and fast. Maybe she could get someone to go with her, but how the hell is she supposed to convince anyone to pretend to be Lucy, her very serious girlfriend of four months? It’s too humiliating. But the wedding creeps closer and closer, with no obvious solution in sight. Then Charlie happens across a website. ‘Rent-a-Date. It's just the thing Charlie needs to save her from the embarrassment of admitting that her sister was right again. That’s one wedding gift Charlie refuses to give her. So after booking herself a date from the company, she’s guaranteed that a hot woman will show up to the wedding with enough knowledge to pretend to be the real Lucy, at least for the length of the big day. But when Charlie turns up at the church, her date has a surprise in store… SOMETHING FOR THE WEEKEND A teachers' conference doesn’t sound like a sexy place. And that’s because it’s not. But shy literature teacher Chloe Price and brash PE teacher Jess Cooper are about to be thrown together at this particular conference at a time of crisis in each of their young-ish lives. And it will lead them to what they both believe will be a simple one-night stand... But each year, back they come to the conference, always finding themselves intertwined. And as the years pass, their relationship grows in all sorts of unexpected ways. Even as their lives take them in opposite directions, the annual weekend keeps pulling them back together. Whether they like it or not. A book reminiscent of One Day (‘One Gay’ if you will) taking place on the same annual weekend over the course of a decade. It’s a tale of what happens when no matter what you do and how far you go, life just keeps bouncing you back to the same spot, to the same person and the same pull to them that you just can’t seem to shake. A MARRIAGE OF CONNIVANCE People-pleasing Ellie and aloof Jordan have practically nothing in common. Except one thing. Their girlfriends, Zoe and Caitlin, are best friends with one another. One day, Ellie is given the completely unexpected boot by Zoe. Across town, Jordan’s getting the same from Caitlin. They’re leaving their girlfriends for each other, after deciding they’ve been hiding from their secret feelings for too long. Ellie and Jordan are left feeling miserable and angry by the abrupt cuckolding they’ve both experienced. There’s only one thing that could make them feel better… Sweet revenge.

Looking for love in the modern age shouldn’t be so hard. But for many, swiping right has gotten them nowhere. Some people need the human touch. That’s where Cleo Hicks comes in. She’s an expert matchmaker, a woman who can find love for just about anyone. Except herself. As amazing as Cleo is at arranging love for others, somehow, she never gets the girl. But she has her work and she does it extremely well. Enter Scarlett Smith. Her love life is one disaster after another, and Cleo’s help is exactly what she needs. Someone to guide her in the direction of her perfect match. The only problem is, the more time Scarlett spends with her matchmaker, the more she finds that the only direction her heart is taking her is right towards Cleo. However, despite Cleo’s attraction to her gorgeous client, she makes it clear she can never cross the line with Scarlett. But why IS the chronically single Cleo so damn unavailable? Scarlett’s about to find out the crazy truth about her intriguing matchmaker... ‘The Matchmaker’ is another hilarious romantic comedy from the writer of ‘Just Married?’ and ‘The Plus One.’

Keira Evans likes an easy existence. That goes double for her love life. She’s happy to remain single and wants every woman she takes to bed to know exactly what the deal is. Trouble is, some of them don’t heed the warning and fall in love with her anyway. Keira doesn’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings, nor does she want to have to take out restraining orders every week. It’s a pickle. But when Keira is trying to pry yet another lovesick woman out the door, her next-door neighbour, Alanna Hall, decides to come to her rescue - pretending to be Keira’s serious girlfriend who is furious at catching her in the act of cheating. The one-night stand, shocked at Keira's seeming deceit, decides to ditch the drama and never bothers her again. Keira’s amazed by the effectiveness of the charade and becomes convinced that a fake girlfriend could be the solution to all her woes. But how the hell can she convince Alanna to take on the position of phony girlfriend full time? With spectacular timing, Alanna finds herself abruptly homeless when her relationship implodes. And look who happens to have a bed going spare in exchange for a little quid pro quo? Alanna’s uncertain about repeating her spontaneous performance for her philandering neighbour. But she’s a hell of a lot more uncertain about where’s she’s gonna sleep. And Alanna is nothing if not a practical woman. Keira thinks she’s got it made now that Alanna’s ready to chase off every casual sex partner who doesn’t know when it’s time to leave. But living with Alanna creates more chaos in Keira’s perfect little world than she’s expecting. Particularly when the sham starts to feel real… The Missus is the latest fresh and fun romantic comedy from the author of international lesfic bestsellers Spark to a Flame, The Plus One, and Just Married?

Dress? £200. Shoes? £60. The perfect date? Priceless... Charlie Black has found the one. And this time it’s for real. Not like the last time. Or the time before that. Or the time before that… And now she’s going to parade the one in front of everyone at her sister’s upcoming wedding. She wants to prove that her new girlfriend Lucy is special. She’s going to show everyone she can make it work. Especially her judgmental sister Maddie, Bride-Zilla herself. But a few weeks before the wedding, Charlie gets dumped. Again. And she can’t face the humiliation of going to Maddie’s wedding stag. Not after loudly and repeatedly telling her family that this one is different. She needs a date to the wedding and fast. Maybe she could get someone to go with her, but how the hell is she supposed to convince anyone to pretend to be Lucy, her very serious girlfriend of four months? It’s too humiliating. But the wedding creeps closer and closer, with no obvious solution in sight. Then Charlie happens across a website. ‘Rent-a-Date. It's just the thing Charlie needs to save her from the embarrassment of admitting that her sister was right again. That’s one wedding gift Charlie refuses to give her. So after booking herself a date from the company, she’s guaranteed that a hot woman will show up to the wedding with enough knowledge to pretend to be the real Lucy, at least for the length of the big day. But when Charlie turns up at the church, her date has a surprise in store…

As a happily married presenter of a top-rated morning news show, Olivia Ross has it all. Only none of it’s real. The show’s ratings are flailing, her boss is out to get her, and her marriage has become a hollow sham. And things are about to get worse. Because after her co-anchor falls ill, the show needs a temporary stand-in. And Olivia needs only one look at her youthful, sexy new co-host to know that she’s there to replace her. Young and hungry, Holly Reynolds is thrilled to get a temporary gig on the biggest show on the network. She’s even more thrilled to work with Olivia, her idol. Only icy Olivia doesn’t seem to like her very much. Nevertheless, Holly is determined to get close to the woman she admires more than anyone. Olivia tries desperately to resist the charms of her rival. But as their working relationship develops, it becomes difficult for Olivia to keep seeing Holly as the enemy. Against all odds, they find themselves falling for each other… As the network schemes and the bosses connive, can Olivia and Holly find a way to be together and take on the world at the same time? And can they report the news without becoming the top story? ‘Through the Roof’ is a witty romantic comedy from the internationally best-selling author of, ‘The Plus One’, ‘Just Married?’ and ‘Now and Again.’