Reach for the Stars

The BRAND NEW fixer-upper romance from bestselling winner of the RNA Romantic Comedy Award 2024Felicity was never meant to end up with a money-pit farmhouse to renovate and a broken heart to heal…But when Fliss attempts to drown the sorrow of seeing her ex-fiancé and his new wife’s magazine-worthy wedding all over social media, one rash decision loses her a job and gains her a doer-upper in the blink of an eye.The only bright spot of living in the country is the very dishy and very handy loveliest-man-ever Jesse Woods. And when Fliss’s new roof has an ill-advised meeting with a tree in the middle of the night resulting in her literally seeing stars, there’s only one thing for it. She’s going to have to accept Jesse’s help and a place to stay.City girl Fliss is at rock bottom but if anyone can teach her to turn her gaze from the gutter to the stars it’s Jesse Woods. She’s been burnt trusting men before, but Jesse may just be worth breaking her own rules for…A smart, romantic, relatable and laugh-out-loud funny romcom perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Lindsey Kelk and Sophie Ranald. ‘Read yourself happy’ with Maxine Morrey.Readers love Maxine Morrey:‘Maxine Morrey brings characters to life, within a couple of chapters you feel as if you have known them for ever. Lovely story, great for the beach or curled up on the couch.’‘The perfect blend of a gorgeous, lovely man, a very likable main character and a detestable villain, mixed with feelings of love, sorrow and humour. I absolutely loved it and definitely recommend it!’‘I couldn’t put this down, lovely easy read that made me smile and feel there is good out in the world.’‘I really adored this book. It's the epitome of heartwarming. Such lovely characters, and truly romantic.’Praise for Maxine Morrey:'I absolutely love Maxine’s books - it’s so much fun to be in her world.' Portia Macintosh'An uplifting read that stops you in your tracks and makes you wonder "...but what if?" Absorbing, funny and oh-so-romantic, I loved every page!' Rachel Burton'A super sweet read, guaranteed to warm any winter evening' Samantha Tonge'A lovely story that kept me turning the pages' Jules Wake‘A stunning, perfect novel – it literally took my breath away.’ The Writing Garnet ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A warm hug of a book.’ Rachel’s Random Reads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐