Picnics in Hyde Park

Picnics in Hyde Park
Nikki Moore

‘Whoever said romance was dead has clearly never read a Nikki Moore book’ – Rachel’s Random ReadsThe last story in the fun & flirty #LoveLondon series from exciting new chick lit author Nikki Moore! The perfect novel for reading in the sunshine … and falling in love with London.Hot summer romance…or cold revenge?Super nanny, Zoe Harper is mad! It was bad enough discovering her ex-fiancé Greg cheating on her just weeks before their wedding. But now she’s returned home to London to find her younger sister Melody has been left jobless, homeless, broke and dumped.Zoe is determined to get revenge on the infamous Reilly brothers for her sister’s heartbreak. So when an unexpected opportunity gives Zoe a way in to uncaring—and dizzyingly gorgeous!—successful music producer Matt Reilly’s world, she jumps at the chance to make him pay.But living with Matt as nanny to his two adorable, but complicated children, Zoe soon begins to suspect that not everything is as it seems… Matt insists on pushing everyone away including his children, but why? And if his delicious summer kisses are anything to go by, he can’t be that bad surely?Can Zoe convince Matt to open up a little and help fix this family before she leaves…or worse, before Matt learns who she really is?

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Ebook Edition © July 2015 ISBN: 9780007583249

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Praise for Nikki Moore’s #LoveLondon Series (#ulink_b962b61c-4d04-57eb-a2be-2afbd5eeb57e)

’I know that Nikki Moore is an author that I can trust to deliver the feel good factor in whatever she writes…definitely one of my top author finds of the past year!’

Lisa Talks About

’I loved every single minute of this fun, flirty romance … the perfect read for your boring commute to work.’

Bookaholic Confessions

’Uplifting and at the same time thought provoking too. I guarantee you’ll be hitting that button on Amazon to order the fourth book in the #LoveLondon series as soon as you’ve finished this one.’

Dawn, Crooks on Books

’Game, Set and Match to a lovely romantic story full of sensuality, poignancy and humour … This short story flowed like a novel and the ending was believable. A lovely summer read.’

Jane Hunt Reviews

’A sweet and flirty short story, I really enjoyed it. I can’t wait to see what Nikki comes up with for the next book in the series.’

Sky’s Book Corner

Dedication (#ud4dc24ac-9031-5016-a363-63b12dae5864)

To my sister Natasha, who may be younger than me, but who is infinitely wiser some (but not all) of the time! Thanks for everything, love you Sis x

To my big little brother Ryan, we may not have a lot in common but when it matters, we’re there for each other. Lots of love, x

To Mark, my family and friends; thank you so much for the support during the last nine months of #LoveLondon madness! x

To Charlotte Ledger, for being so fantastic. Look what we did! x

Contents

Cover (#u686b0c59-a791-5c64-a4b9-ab7b7d84c822)

Title Page (#u108f13b3-e7be-5133-bfb6-ae960eeddab4)

Copyright

Praise for Nikki Moore’s #LoveLondon Series (#u4f538904-b447-5e29-967c-a3bcdbd67f60)

Dedication

#LoveLondon Series (#u8f269727-de48-5db2-95e6-22fde44c9fa9)

Chapter 1 (#ub4419fb6-aa6f-55b6-8b44-ea8ad9bcbf28)

Chapter 2 (#uf08fb250-a489-52d6-9cf4-dbfd375d2c2d)

Chapter 3 (#u06e5632b-93df-51a1-b8bb-df257840bfe3)

Chapter 4 (#u218a6551-3e6b-52cf-a795-100c2631439a)

Chapter 5 (#u1adcfdb1-2f2f-5b59-8b97-5f25e9ae98ac)

Chapter 6 (#u363b4533-6973-5ac2-800a-e06f872e3ffa)