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       SAMANTHA TONGE

      lives in Cheshire with her lovely family and two cats who think they are dogs. Along with writing, her days are spent cycling, willing cakes to rise and avoiding housework. A love of fiction developed as a child, when she was known for reading Enid Blyton books in the bath. A desire to write bubbled away in the background whilst she pursued other careers, including a fun stint working at Disneyland Paris. Formally trained as a linguist, Samantha now likes nothing more than holing herself up in the spare room, in front of the keyboard. Writing romantic comedy novels is her passion.

       http://samanthatonge.co.uk/

       http://doubtingabbey.blogspot.co.uk/

       http://pinkinkladies.wordpress.com/

       Acknowledgements

      Massive thanks to my great editor Lucy Gilmour and the wonderful HQ Digital team for their excellent input, dedication and super covers. Plus thanks to my agent, Kate Nash, for her continual support.

      Fellow HQ Digital authors, you are the best and keep me sane. And Pink Ink blog gals, I couldn’t manage without our hilarious chats.

      I’m constantly bowled over by the support from chicklit bloggers and reviewers – your effort and time is much appreciated, with a special mention to Robyn Koshel from Elder Park Book Reviews and Tay from Chicks That Read. Plus thank you to those readers who’ve let me know how much my books have made you laugh – because that’s why I’m in this writing business, to raise a smile (and have an excuse to go on Facebook and eat chocolate all day long ).

      Thanks to Jo Hoddes, founder of the fabulously, affordable online clothes shop Bae Boutique, (http://bae.boutique/), for her support in launching Mistletoe Mansion, a story which features the glamorous lifestyle her customers no doubt aspire to.

      Martin, Immy and Jay, I so appreciate your regular injections of perspective and confidence. You three guys make every day seem like Christmas.