She was shortlisted for Best Romantic Read, Best eBook and Innovation in Romantic Fiction at the Festival of Romance. She won the Carina Valentine’s competition at the Festival of Romance with her novel The Guestbook. Her short story won the Sunlounger competition and was published in the Sunlounger anthology. She was shortlisted for the New Talent Award at the Festival of Romance. But the long journeys around the UK and many hours sat on the M25 gave her a lot of time to plan out her stories and she now writes full time, doing what she loves. She taught for four years and then escaped the classroom to teach history workshops, dressing up as a Viking one day and an Egyptian High Priestess the next. Three years later, she emerged wide eyed and terrified that she now had responsibility for the development of thirty young minds. She quit her job and returned to university to train to be a teacher. The moment that one of her colleagues received the much coveted carriage clock for fifteen years’ service was the moment when she knew she had to escape. She studied media at university which led to a very glitzy career as a hotel receptionist followed by a even more glamorous two years working in a bank. Swoonsome, flirty and downright gorgeous.' Escapades of a Bookworm 'This is probably the best Holly Martin book I've read so far! Fantastic, fantastic, fantastic.' Stardust Book Reviews 'Like getting a huge hug from your best friend, after you haven't seen them for a while.a fabulously sweet and cosy romance.' Rachel's Random Reads 'With a romantic story, gorgeous settings and plenty of humour.Holly Martin never fails to capture the reader, I was utterly sucked in to the book right from the opening page.' Lozza's Book Corner 'A lovely relaxing book full of wit and romance, this a book which will leave you feeling uplifted and with a smile on your face.Holly lives in a little white cottage by the sea. a beautifully written tale, that was funny and well thought out. Adored it and highly recommend to everyone.' Renita D'Silva 'Every page of this book was delicious and impossible to put down. A wonderful story that I have no doubt will leave you with a smile!' Rae Reads 'An absolutely FAB story! Holly Martin does it again! I LOVE Holly's books and this one is brilliant! A beautifully written, feel good, fun, charming tale that grabs you from the first page. I loved every minute of it.' Fiona's Book Reviews 'I absolutely flew through this book. I read it in one sitting and honestly could not put it down once I started. ' Book in Wonderland 'To say I loved this story is a huge understatement. Read what everyone is saying about Holly Martin: 'I am in love. For fans of Miranda Dickinson, Sarah Morgan and Jane Costello. Are they both brave enough to take that chance? Fall in love on Hope Island with the perfect romantic story to escape into this summer. Can she risk it happening again? Rome and Freya have a friendship that could blossom into something more. Freya has already had her heart broken by a man who couldn't let go of a past love. After losing his fiancE in a tragic accident, he's not allowed himself to fall in love. Yet Freya knows Rome has a damaged heart. Lately they've shared affectionate touches and words heavy with meaning. But Rome has never shown any sign of returning those feelings. It's not been easy - they work together in his glasswork business, she lives above his workshop and, he's completely gorgeous. For two years Freya Greene has hidden the fact that she's totally and utterly in love with her best friend Rome Lancaster. The sand is warm, the sea is sparkling blue and romance is sizzling in the air. Pull up a deck chair and bask in the beautiful sunshine on Buttercup Beach.
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