About the Author

'The queen of witty, heart-warming, feel-good love stories' Red; 'One of my favourite writers' Katie FfordeJill Mansell started writing fiction while working in the NHS, after she read a magazine article that inspired her to join a local creative writing class. Since then she has written over twenty-five Sunday Times bestsellers. Her acclaimed novels include The Wedding of the Year, Promise Me, Should I Tell You?, And Now You're Back, It Started with a Secret and You and Me, Always. Jill's books have sold over 14.5 million copies worldwide. Jill lives in Bristol and for many years worked in the field of clinical neurophysiology. You'd think inventing characters and stories would be easier, but she can assure you it isn't. You can follow Jill on X @JillMansell, Facebook /OfficialJillMansell and Instagram @JillMansell

Reviews

I completely adored it. Jill's characters leap off the page from the get go and you can't help liking even the less pleasant ones. Lovely Edgar and Captain Oates. The story was, as Jill's always are, brimming with warmth, heart and jolly good fun
*Cathy Bramley*

Rich with wonderful characters, overflowing with heart-warming romance, this is Jill at her very best
*Milly Johnson*

The absolute definition of "reading for pleasure", it will bring hours of happiness
*Veronica Henry*

Wonderful characters and full of wit and wisdom. I loved this book!
*Katie Fforde*

This heartwarming new read from the queen of the feelgood romcom is the perfect thing to curl up with on a wet afternoon
*Good Housekeeping*

This charming story proves just why Jill Mansell is often hailed as the 'queen of feelgood fiction . . . You'll struggle to leave this enchanting little village in the Cotswolds
*Woman's Weekly*

With an irresistible setting, this delivers all the feels - and then some
*Heat*

Gorgeously drawn characters . . . a perfectly witty, wise and uplifting read
*Platinum*

A real ray of sunshine and - exactly what's needed right now - Jill's books should be on prescription!
*Phillipa Ashley*

Joyous, uplifting and funny. Just the escape I need. Totally life affirming! Jill at her best!
*Jo Thomas*

Promise Me is an absolute treat, packed with Jill Mansell's trademark wonderful characters. Her storytelling drew me in from page 1 and held me to the very end
*Sue Moorcroft*

With this emotional, heartwarming and romantic read, Jill Mansell again proves she deserves her crown as queen of feelgood fiction
*Daily Record*