AustLit

'Inspired by the life of Coco Chanel, this is the story of the scandalous life of the fictional beauty maven, Daphné le Marche. Set between 1950's Paris and present day London, it's a lovely-get-away-from-it-all read' - Red Paris, 1956. Eighteen year old Daphné may be from a tiny French village, but she knows she's destined for more. Stepping off a bus into bustling Paris with a suitcase full of her home-made beauty products, she's ready to do whatever it takes to claim her stake in the world. London, 2016. Scandalous love affairs and an iconic cosmetics brand have kept Daphné le Marche in spotlight - but her darkest secrets have never come to light. Now, in her London penthouse, enveloped in her rich signature scent, the Grande Dame of glamour has died. But not even those closest to her could have been prepared for what came next. The Last Will and Testament of Daphné le Marche is a sweeping story of heartbreak, scandal and the importance of keeping it in all the family...' (Publication summary)

'It's been a bad year for Andie Powers. But things are looking up now she has a one-way ticket to the glamorous world of Hollywood, movie starts, palm trees and endless summer.

'Suddenly Andie has a dream mansion, a new best friend, unlimited credit cards and a brand-new BMW. But she can't shake the feeling that this place is fake. It's only after an encounter with bad-boy movie start James Hawthorn that she discovers something real.

'Andie knows a guy like James Hawthorn couldn't possible feel the same way about her. But when everything around her is one big act, it's hard not to get caught up in the story ...' (Publication summary)

'Mia knows what she wants in life - she was born to perform, and she doesn't need anyone's help to succeed. So when she is paired with the obnoxious new guy for her final music assessment, she is beyond frustrated. Rob is into hip-hop in a big way and they have absolutely zero in common. But as they spend more time together, Mia starts to realise that there's more to hip-hop than she'd thought. And that Rob could just be the guy she never knew she was looking for.' (Publisher's blurb)

'Ludo introduces Cinda to the heady world of the super-rich, taking her to parties on yachts and villas all over Europe. Sparks start to fly as Ludo and Cinda spend more and more time together, and even cautious Cinda wonders if there might be something real between them. Then Gus, Ludo's twin brother and heir to the Sardinian throne, arrives to ruin everyone's fun. Gus is obsessed with duty, and having a commoner like Cinda around just isn't part of his plan. But when fate throws Cinda and Gus together, he's astounded to discover that he and Cinda get along well. So well, in fact, that he might be prepared to throw away everything to be with her...' (Publisher's blurb)

'Lola is set for the adventure of a lifetime. Much as she loves living above her dad's bustling cafe, she's got some serious baggage to deal with, and she can only do that in London. But when her dad is in a car accident the morning she's due to leave, Lola has to abandon her plans and stay. She has to grow up, take responsibility, act like an adult. That means running the café, and hiring a new chef. Enter Sam, a hot backpacker and cook extraordinaire – with an adorable accent and a secret of his own.

'Before too long, Lola and Sam have created something special at the cafe. Their business chemistry just works. And maybe there's some other chemistry at work too...' (Publisher's blurb

'FAME * MOVIES * MEN * SECRETS * GLAMOUR

'Rose Nightingale is an Australian actress still recovering from a bad marriage. Sapphira De Mont is the world's most beautiful movie star, but hides a secret addiction and a broken heart. Calypso Gable is a young star on the rise trying to escape her mum-manager's clutches.

'When the three women meet in Perugia, Italy, on the set of their new tearjerker, The Italian Dream, they find out more about one another - and about themselves - than they ever thought possible. (From the publisher's website.)