New York, Actually: A sparkling romantic comedy from the bestselling Queen of Romance

New York, Actually: A sparkling romantic comedy from the bestselling Queen of Romance
Sarah Morgan

'Everything a romantic novel should be - an absolute delight.’ - Veronica HenryMeet MollyNew York’s most famous agony aunt, she considers herself an expert at relationships…as long as they’re other people’s. The only love of her life is her Dalmatian, Valentine.Meet DanielA cynical divorce lawyer, he’s hardwired to think relationships are a bad idea. If you don’t get involved, no-one can get hurt. But then he finds himself borrowing a dog to meet the gorgeous woman he sees running in Central Park every morning…Molly and Daniel think they know everything there is to know about relationships…until they meet each other that is…'Wonderfully romantic and sumptuously atmospheric.’-Alex Brown, author of The Secret Orchard Cottage

Praise for Sarah Morgan (#ulink_6ff6733c-80a0-5fd7-a4a7-094a028adedb)

‘The perfect book to curl up with’

– Heat

‘Lovers of romance will relish this tale of friendship, fun and flirting set in beautiful New York.’

– My Weekly

‘Morgan excels in balancing the sweet and sexy to create the perfect blend.’

– Booklist

‘A gorgeously sparkly romance about letting go and learning to love again.’

– Julia Williams, bestselling author of Coming Home for Christmas

‘Full of romance and sparkle’

– Lovereading

‘Morgan is a magician with words’

– RT Book Reviews

‘Definitely looking forward to more from Sarah Morgan’

– Smexy Books

‘Morgan’s novel delivers the classic sweep-you-off-your-feet romantic experience.’

– Publisher’s Weekly

‘Perfect chick-lit’

– BEST magazine

‘Her dynamic prose like narrative is eloquent, the laugh-out-loud humor lightens the load and both her big-city and small-town settings are perfect’

– RT Book Reviews

‘Another winner from Sarah’

– Annie Cooper’s Book Corner

‘I am fairly certain there will never be a Sarah Morgan book that I won’t love. This was no exception. My very favourite book of hers to date!’

– Erin’s Book Choice

‘A fun loving story with the sprinkling of magic I love in Sarah Morgan’s books.’

– Sarah Mackins

‘Simply gold! A spectacular storyline.’

– A Page of Fictional Love

‘Fresh, romantic, complexity and heart! Sleepless in Manhattan is everything you want in romance!’

– Chicks that Read

‘Sleepless in Manhattan is Sarah Morgan at her best.’

– Rachel’s Random Reads

Dear Reader (#ulink_94d5b407-d516-5643-939d-bc8d6844eb3d),

As a child I was a voracious reader and one of my favourite books was Dodie Smith’s The Hundred and One Dalmatians. As well as the warmth and originality of the storyline, I loved the fact that each dog had a distinct personality.

I’ve often included dogs in my books (the first was Maple, from Sleigh Bells in the Snow), but the dogs have always played a small background role until one day last winter when I came across a photo of a Dalmatian with a heart shaped nose. I knew I had to give him a central role in a book, and I knew he had to be called Valentine.

Some people find dogs easier to love than humans, and that is the case for Molly the heroine of this story. When it comes to giving advice on other people’s relationships she’s an expert, but she’s not so good when it comes to her own. She can’t imagine loving anyone more than she loves her dog Valentine, but then she meets sexy lawyer Daniel. Daniel knows more about depositions than dogs, but he’ll do whatever it takes to get Molly’s attention, even if that means borrowing a dog.

At first Molly and Daniel appear to have everything in common, but as the truth gradually reveals itself both are forced to re-examine everything they believe about themselves.

This is a story about letting go of the past, but it’s also a story of friendship and love (both human and canine!), family and community, and it takes place against the glamorous backdrop of New York City. From the leafy paths of Central Park to the glittering skyscrapers, there’s something for everyone in New York and, as Molly discovers, sometimes the city that never sleeps can be the perfect place to find love.

I hope you enjoy the book, and thank you for reading!

Love Sarah

xxx

SARAH MORGAN writes warm contemporary women’s fiction with her trademark humour which has gained her fans across the globe. Sarah lives near London with her husband and children, and when she isn’t reading or writing she loves being outdoors, preferably on holiday so she can forget the house needs tidying. You can visit Sarah online at www.sarahmorgan.com (http://www.sarahmorgan.com), on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AuthorSarahMorgan (http://www.facebook.com/AuthorSarahMorgan) and on Twitter @SarahMorgan_

To the Washington Romance Writers,

a fun, fabulous group of people.

Thank you for inviting me to your retreat. xxx

“Some of my best leading men have been dogs and horses.”

Elizabeth Taylor