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July 2026
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Welcome to this month's update!
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Now this is an exciting newsletter because I'm secretly revealing the title and gorgeous cover of my next Annabel French book! Shhh! Don't tell my publisher! 🫣 But seeing as it'll soon be all over Amazon I thought I'd make sure you guys see it first. Check it out below and let me know what you think!
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ALSO...today is publication day for The Floating Copenhagen Cafe!! I'm really excited to share this lovely sunshiney story with you and can now tell you it's going to be available in Tesco and Sainsbury’s here in the UK!
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In other writing news I'm just doing edits on the next Annabel French and I have some exciting news to share soon regarding the spicier end of the romance spectrum!
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Let me know what you think of the next Annabel French book! And, as always, let me know your summer reading recommendations!
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Introducing...
The Little Lodge in Lapland!
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Will a snowy escape lead to love?
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Violet is stuck in a rut, longing to pursue her dream of being a painter, but never quite taking the time for herself. When she wins a contest for a luxury stay in a stunning Lapland lodge, she sees it as a chance to find inspiration—if only for the winter.
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Her plans take an unexpected turn when ruggedly handsome Rasmus, the owner of a rival eco-lodge, bursts into her cozy hideaway, mistaking her for the lodge’s owner. Despite his disastrous first impression, Violet is drawn to his fiery passion, and the breathtaking scenery ignites her creativity. She chases him down, convincing him to show her the hidden gems she can paint.
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As they explore the enchanting snowy landscapes together, their chemistry becomes electric and undeniable. But as New Year’s Eve approaches, the reality of Violet’s impending departure looms and soon they must confront the ticking clock on their whirlwind winter romance.
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Will Violet find the courage to follow her heart before the winter winds carry her home?
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The Little Lodge in Lapland will be published in November 2026!
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And today is publication day for The Floating Copenhagen Cafe
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Can summer love last forever?
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Milly is reeling from a recent heartbreak when she’s offered the chance to go to Copenhagen for a gorgeous summer and help revive an idyllic, but struggling, cafe on the canal. She jumps at the chance for fun drama-free, solo summer floating along the Danish canals.
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The only problem with her plan? Theo: the café's beautiful but brooding chef who challenges her at every turn.
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As they work together and their fiery connection grows, Milly wonders if she might have finally found everything she’s been looking for. Their sizzling attraction is undeniable, but Milly and Theo have both been hurt before, and Milly worries that their carefully guarded hearts might be closed to love forever.
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As summer draws to a close, Milly must decide, will she fight for their relationship or retreat to her carefully curated life in England?
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OUT NOW IN TESCO AND SAINSBURY'S!
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'Definitely one for your TBR!'
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'This is the perfect read to get swept away in.'
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📆 Exciting event announcements! 📆
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I don't normally go out in public if I can possibly help it, but I'm so excited to say I'll be at two amazing book signing events next year!
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First up is RARE London and then a week after I'll be at Four Brits Book Fest in Belfast! Hopefully I'll see you there! Tickets are on sale via Eventbrite for Four Brits and RARE tickets will go on sale on 1st August, but get them while you can because they sell out quick!
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My month...
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This month I'd love to know...
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What's been your favourite read of 2026 so far?
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I'm not sure I can pick just one!
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Thanks to Elin Melaas on Unsplash for the photo.
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My favourite read of the month...
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99p bargains from my back catalogue
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(and I don't know how long they'll be on offer for!!)
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The Little Library on Cherry Lane
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Elsie Martin may lead a quiet life, but working in her beloved local library is enough to make her happy. After all, books have always been her armour against the world. So when the library is threatened with closure to make way for a new housing development, Elsie knows it has to be saved – and that, despite being painfully shy, she needs to lead the campaign to save it.
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Jacob Yardley thinks he’s doing the right thing by building a new affordable housing development. Why shouldn’t local people be able to buy a house in the place they grew up? Having to leave his own small hometown broke his heart. Plus, people don’t really use libraries anymore, do they?
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As Elsie and Jacob clash over the future of the library, sparks begin to fly. Jacob is falling back in love with books and libraries – could he possibly be falling for her too? And will Elsie be able to save the library that means so much to her?
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Summer Season on the Seafront
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In the little town of Greenley-on-Sea, summer has arrived. The turquoise waters of the sea sparkle in the sunlight and, along the beach’s promenade, holiday-makers spill from ice-cream parlours and vintage shops.
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For Sarah, summer brings the chance for a fresh start. As well as playing Miranda in the Greenley Players’ production of The Tempest (where she’ll get to spend loads of time with her best friends Lottie and Sid) she finally feels ready to find love again after surviving heartbreak. Could handsome colleague Dr Finn Macdonald be the very man she’s looking for?
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Famous actor Nate finds himself hiding out in Greenley whilst a potentially career-ruining scandal blows over. But when the Greenley Players get wind of his arrival, they draft him in to help out with their performance – and Nate certainly doesn’t bank on his instant connection with the beautiful woman in the lead role…
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As the temperature rises and the Players’ performance draws closer, can Sarah and Nate overcome their pasts and find love again?
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3 Reads on my TBR list...
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Thanks so much for reading! See you all next month!
Katie/Annabel
xxx
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