My Novels

If You Can't Stand the Heat

a romantic contemporary novel

by Jill Steeples

When Beth Fletcher, a high-flying PA, leaves the comfort zone of the city, after being dumped by her long-standing boyfriend, she finds herself in the depths of the English countryside working for celebrity chef, Rocco di Castri. Not only has she to deal with his legendary moods, but she has to contend with his prickly girlfriend, the international supermodel, Pandora and his best friend, the rock guitarist, Zak Stranger.

Struggling with her feelings of rejection and loss, Beth finds a new sense of contentment in the country and despite herself develops a fanciful crush on her boss, Rocco.

 When her ex turns up unexpectedly, Beth’s certain he must want a reconciliation, but Martin has unsettling news which causes Beth to question her own needs and desires.

There’s more upsetting news for Beth when she learns that Pandora and Rocco are to be engaged. Heartbroken, Beth flees the country to go back to her old life. But will she ever find true love of her own and how will she ever get over the man who has stolen her heart?

Watch this space for news on the publication of my novel.

(I hope you're crossing fingers, thumbs and toes!)

When I'm not chewing on my nails, eating cake or checking my inbox at five minute intervals for news from editors, then I'm working on my second novel, a supernatural comedy romance. 

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