**Cover Reveal** Sail down the Nile by Caroline James

 

Sail down The Nile this summer on a voyage of discovery…and just a little bit of mystery!

 

Pre-order the next unforgettable escape from the #1 bestseller – the perfect read for summer 2026!

 

Will an adventure sailing The River Nile turn the tide for Hattie?

 

Hattie Mulberry is exhausted. Worn out from the demands of everyone around her, she’s long overdue a break. So, she decides to take a holiday – the adventure of a lifetime, following in the footsteps of her literary hero, Agatha Christie.

 

Before Hattie knows it, she’s embarking on a glamorous Nile cruise. Not only a voyage steeped in history and world-famous sights, but one where the passengers are almost as fascinating as the views from her luxurious cabin…

 

As the eclectic band of travellers journey between ancient temples and legendary tombs, guided by handsome Egyptologist Sam, secrets surface, desires awaken, and tensions simmer beneath the Egyptian sun.

 

Will the magic of moonlit nights on the Nile bring romance and renewal? Or will the infamous curse of Tutankhamun cast a shadow when least expected?

 

A gloriously escapist read full of sun, secrets and romance, perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan and Judy Leigh.

The French Cookery School by Caroline James

 

The French Cookery School

Mix together a group of mature students:

A culinary Sloane, a take-away cook and a food journalist.

Add in:

A handsome host

Season with:

A celebrity chef

Bring to the boil:

At a luxurious cookery school in France!

 

Waltho Williams has no idea what he’s letting himself in for when he opens the doors of La Maison du Paradis, his beautiful French home. But with dwindling funds, a cookery school seems like the ideal business plan.

Running away from an impending divorce, super-snob Caroline Carrington hopes a luxurious cookery holiday will put her back on her feet. Blackpool fish and chip café owner Fran Cartwright thinks she’s won the lottery when her husband Sid books her on a week working alongside a celebrity chef. Meanwhile, feeling she is fading at fifty, journalist Sally Parker-Brown hopes her press week covering the cookery course will enable her to boost her career.

But will the eclectic group be a recipe for success, or will the mismatched relationships sink like a souffle?

Whip out an apron, grab a wooden spoon and take a culinary trip to La Maison du Paradis, then sit back and enjoy The French Cookery School!

 

What did I think?

I always find Caroline's books highly entertaining and this one was no exception.

I do like banking myself although I don't do much anymore as I now live alone - if I baked then I would end up eating it all!!

A cookery school sounds like a fabulous way to spend a weekend - I quite fancy something like that. I also fancy a holiday to France.....

A cracking cast of characters are brought together at the cookery school (I was pleased to see that there were some more mature characters which I could relate to) 

Another book which I would recommend if you are after some escapism from real life - and I know I am. This book totally transported me to the chateau (and yes I had that TV show in my mind as I was reading) 

There were some laugh out loud moments, a dash of romance and a soupcon of friendship - all mixed together to produce a delicious read.

Purchase Link   https://mybook.to/TFCS

Author Bio & Social Media Links –

Caroline James always wanted to write, but instead of taking a literary route, followed a career in the hospitality industry, which included owning a pub and a beautiful country house hotel. She was also a media agent representing celebrity chefs. When she finally glued her rear to a chair and began to write, the words flowed, and several novels later, she has gained many bestseller badges for her books.

The French Cookery School is Caroline’s tenth novel. Previously, The Cruise, described as: ‘Girl power for the over sixties!’ was an Amazon Top Ten Best Seller. Caroline’s hilarious novels include The Spa Break and The Best Boomerville Hotel, depicted as ‘Britain’s answer to the Best Marigold Hotel’.

She likes to write in Venus, her holiday home on wheels and in her spare time, walks with Fred, her Westie, or swims in a local lake. Caroline is a member of the Romantic Novelists Association, the SOA, ARRA and the Society of Women’s Writers & Journalists. She is also a speaker with many amusing talks heard by a variety of audiences, including cruise ship guests.

Books by Caroline James:

 

The French Cookery School

The Cruise

The Spa Break

Hattie Goes to Hollywood

Boomerville at Ballymegille

The Best Boomerville Hotel

Coffee Tea the Gypsy & Me

Coffee Tea the Chef & Me

Coffee Tea the Caribbean & Me

Jungle Rock

 

Contact:

 

www.carolinejamesauthor.co.uk

Twitter: @CarolineJames12

Facebook: Caroline James Author

Insta: Caroline James Author

The Cruise by Caroline James

 Three friends set sail on a luxury cruise… will they be able to catch a husband on the open seas?

 

Leaving behind the heartache, guilt and disappointment of their real lives, three friends decide that now they’re in their sixties, it’s time they finally did something for themselves!

Swapping Christmas turkeys and BBC reruns for crystal waters, white sandy beaches and smooth golden rum, Anne, Jane and Kath throw caution (and tradition) to the wind as they set sail on a luxury two-week Christmas cruise around the Caribbean.

Will the three friends find the comfort and joy they seek aboard the Diamond Star?

 

What did I think?

This was such a fun read - but I wouldn't expect anything less from Caroline.

These 3 fabulous ladies are off on a fabulous journey. One widowed, one unmarried and one almost divorced - and all three are 63. Nice to have a book where the main characters are slightly older than the norm. Lots of new experiences and it was great to see their characters develop as the cruise gets going.

Jane, Kath and Ann are all dealing with their own grief and all feeling their age. But the cruise opens them up to new experiences.

I have never really fancied a cruise but after reading this book I think I could be tempted.

A fabulous light and funny read.

Purchase Link - https://mybook.to/CruiseK

Author Bio –

Best-selling author of women’s fiction, Caroline James, has owned and run businesses encompassing all aspects of the hospitality industry, a subject that often features in her novels. She is based in the UK but escapes whenever lockdown allows. A public speaker, which has included talks and lectures on cruise ships worldwide, Caroline is also a consultant and food writer. Caroline writes articles and runs writing workshops, is a member of the Romantic Novelist’s Association, the Society of Women’s Writer & Journalists and the Society of Authors. In her spare time, Caroline can be found walking with Fred, her Westie and in summer, wild water swimming. In winter, when not working, she relaxes with her head in a book and hand in a box of chocolates.

 

Social Media Links –

www.carolinejamesauthor.co.uk

Twitter: @CarolineJames12

Facebook: Caroline James Author

Amazon Author Page

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinejamesauthor/

The Spa Break by Caroline James

 

The Spa Break - The laugh-out-loud romantic comedy of the year for fans of The Book Club 

with Jane Fonda & Judy Leigh!

 

A weekend at the spa will leave four old friends with a whole lot more than they’d bargained for…

The glossy brochure promised a serene experience of total tranquillity and rejuvenation, but what best friends Bridgette, Emily, Serena and Marjory get is a weekend that upends their lives!

There for a girls’ weekend to celebrate Bridgette’s impending seventieth birthday, the spa soon has these spicy sexagenarians realising that there are unexpected benefits to age and experience, and that over the hill certainly doesn’t mean out of the game…in any respect…

 

What did I think?

Firstly I have to say what a fun cover this book has - it made me want to start reading straight away.

Thoroughly enjoyed this book - what starts as a seemingly routine spa break for a group of good friends turns into a life changing - and life affirming experience.

This was a coming of age story - for a slightly older age group. Such an entertaining read - I could have sat and read it in one sitting.

If you enjoyed Boomerville then you are going to love this one.

Purchase Links

AMAZON:    http://mybook.to/SBK

KOBO:          https://www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/the-spa-break

GOOGLE PLAY:  https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Caroline_James_The_Spa_Break?id=gGpREAAAQBAJ

BARNES & NOBLE:   https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-spa-break-caroline-james/1140564421;jsessionid=BAFD794A4CE72CD6972B738B60F9EC73.prodny_store01-atgap04?ean=9780008519681&st=AFF&2sid=HarperCollins%20Publishers%20LLC_7310909_NA&sourceId=AFFHarperCollins%20Publishers%20LLC

Author Bio –

Best-selling author of women’s fiction, Caroline James, has owned and run businesses encompassing all aspects of the hospitality industry, a subject that often features in her novels. She is based in the UK but escapes whenever lockdown allows. A public speaker, which has included talks and lectures on cruise ships worldwide, Caroline is also a consultant and food writer. Caroline writes articles and runs writing workshops, is a member of the Romantic Novelist’s Association, the Society of Women’s Writer & Journalists and the Society of Authors. In her spare time, Caroline can be found walking with Fred, her Westie and in summer, wild water swimming. In winter, when not working, she relaxes with her head in a book and hand in a box of chocolates.

 

Social Media Links –

www.carolinejamesauthor.co.uk

Twitter: @CarolineJames12

Facebook: Caroline James Author

Amazon Author Page