{"title":"Karina May","description":"\u003cp\u003eKarina May crafts heartfelt stories that blend romance with nuanced general fiction, offering readers charming explorations of love and life's unexpected turns. Her novels, such as \u003cem\u003eDuck à l'Orange for Breakfast\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eNever Ever Forever\u003c\/em\u003e, invite a warm yet honest reflection on relationships and personal growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a gentle narrative style and well-drawn characters, May’s work is perfect for those who appreciate emotional depth and lighthearted moments woven seamlessly together. Expect engaging plots that celebrate connection, hope, and the complexity of human feelings.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"duck-a-lorange-for-breakfast-by-karina-may-9781761263798","title":"Duck à l'Orange for Breakfast","description":"Maxine 'Max' Mayberry, an ad executive with writing ambitions, is holed up in a friend's apartment after discovering her long-term boyfriend in bed with another woman. If that wasn't bad enough, Max has recently been diagnosed with a brain tumour.\n \nEnter Johnny: a cheeky yet charming Tinder pen pal and the perfect distraction. Together, Max and Johnny flirt and cook their way through The Laurent Family Cookbook (a recipe book from Max's ex-boyfriend's pretentious French family) without ever meeting in person. \n \nThe 'Fork Him' project starts as a joke, but soon transforms into something more meaningful as Max undergoes brain surgery, travels to Paris for a fresh start, and decides whether she believes in herself enough to chase the life - and the man - she really wants.\n\n\nLONGLISTED FOR THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS DEBUT FICTION 2024\n\n\nPRAISE FOR DUCK À L'ORANGE FOR BREAKFAST\n \n 'Everything I want in a romance novel' Rachael Johns\n \n 'A wholly satisfying, perfectly seasoned love story' Jessica Dettmann\n \n 'Sweet, sexy and slyly funny ... 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If she has to swipe on one more bloke posing with a sedated tiger, she'll scream.\n\nAn impulse move to the idyllic country town of Mudgee is the fresh start Rosie needs, as she trades in her high-pressure marketing career for a laidback gig in local radio. Hell, she may even meet one of those dreamy farmers she's seen on TV.\n\nBut the universe isn't done messing with Rosie just yet. Her new job comes with a handsome but infuriating co-host, Dr Markus Abrahams, while a school reunion brings Wes back into her orbit.\n\nWhen Rosie's work whisks her to vibrant, chaotic India - well and truly out of her comfort zone - a world of possibility opens up.  \n\nDoes 'never ever' really have to be forever? Or is Rosie finally ready to risk everything for a second shot at love?\n\n\nPraise for Never Ever Forever\n\n'Chatty, charming and totally unique ... Never Ever Forever will leave you hungry for travel, adventure and BIG romance.' Clare Fletcher\n\n'Never Ever Forever is utterly delicious. 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Except instead of sipping pina coladas by the beach, she's busy throwing her freshly divorced bestie, Taylor, a girls' trip to remember, dealing with a double-booking fiasco and worrying about her ailing father on the mainland. But it's cool - she has it covered. After all, everyone would be lost without her, right?\n \nThe last thing habitually barefoot local Jack Cooper wants is the headache of managing tourist bookings. But since he's to blame for the island's dwindling supply of holidaymakers, he'll do whatever it takes to keep them happy - in particular, a beautiful visitor named Andie . . .\n \nWith sun-kissed sands, sapphire waters, oysters and wine, Pearl Island promises the perfect getaway - and maybe even a hot holiday fling. But what happens when the emotional baggage comes in excess, and island life suddenly feels all too real?\n\n\nPraise for That Island Feeling\n\n'With characters that'll make you fall head over heels, Karina May transports us to a warm-hearted, sun-kissed world so beautifully crafted you can practically taste the mai tais. You won't want to leave that island feeling behind.'\nAmy Hutton, Love from Scratch\n\n'A joyful, sexy, warm read. That Island Feeling will make you want to pack your bags and go in search of your own sexy oyster farmer.'\nMelanie Saward, Love Unleashed  \n\n'Like a favourite holiday spot, sweet with technicolour nostalgia and quirky locals, you'll want to keep returning to this beautiful book. That Island Feeling is everything we love about Karina May's writing - a lush escape, a sparkling voice, belly laughs and a hot hero - with a newfound depth of craft and theme. A refreshing romance to sink into.'\nClare Fletcher, Love Match\n\n'Deeply romantic, richly relatable. I simply adored it!' \nEmma Grey, Pictures of You \u0026amp; bestselling author of The Last Love Note\n\n'Sun, sand, and simmering romance - That Island Feeling is the ultimate beach read! Prepare to be swept away by this tender love story that's warm, sexy and full of heart.'\nNatalie Murray, Love, Just In \n\n'Sign me up for that Karina May feeling! Island life, romance, wit with heart: I'm there.'\nAmy T. Matthews, Someone Else's Bucket List","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48244456620268,"sku":"9781761561788","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781761561788-that-island-feeling-1.jpg?v=1787997035"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/karina-may.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}