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London Lights #3
Cast Aside in Como
Can love grow from deception and lies?
Anna James can’t believe her luck when she spots a reclusive rock star while on holiday in Italy. Dreaming about how her candid photos will boost her standing at the celebrity gossip magazine where she works, she falls and breaks her leg.
Tom Smith, an up and coming musician, is nursing a broken heart when he witnesses Anna’s accident. Before either knows what has happened, his heart is healing and he is playing nurse to Anna.
It would be a storybook romance, but each believes the other is someone they’re not. When the truths about their identities are revealed, it tests the limits of their growing attraction. Can they overcome their prejudices and see each other as they really are? And can love grow from deception and lies?
Cast Aside in Como is the third book in the London Lights series of contemporary British romances that feature lies, loss, loyalty, and love. If you like Jill Mansell, Sophie Kinsella, or Marian Keyes, then you’ll love Di Jones’s entertaining and heartwarming romance.
Cast Aside in Como is a full-length novel with a guaranteed happily ever after, no cliffhanger, no cheating, and an exotic location.
Grab your copy now and enjoy this Italian romance.
Anna James can’t believe her luck when she spots a reclusive rock star while on holiday in Italy. Dreaming about how her candid photos will boost her standing at the celebrity gossip magazine where she works, she falls and breaks her leg.
Tom Smith, an up and coming musician, is nursing a broken heart when he witnesses Anna’s accident. Before either knows what has happened, his heart is healing and he is playing nurse to Anna.
It would be a storybook romance, but each believes the other is someone they’re not. When the truths about their identities are revealed, it tests the limits of their growing attraction. Can they overcome their prejudices and see each other as they really are? And can love grow from deception and lies?
Cast Aside in Como is the third book in the London Lights series of contemporary British romances that feature lies, loss, loyalty, and love. If you like Jill Mansell, Sophie Kinsella, or Marian Keyes, then you’ll love Di Jones’s entertaining and heartwarming romance.
Cast Aside in Como is a full-length novel with a guaranteed happily ever after, no cliffhanger, no cheating, and an exotic location.
Grab your copy now and enjoy this Italian romance.
197 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 1, 2018
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About the author
Di Jones
47 books36 followersBorn in Liverpool, I started my working life as a librarian and have worked in a variety of jobs since, but none was as much fun as the one that allowed me to write and get paid for it. That was a few years ago, and each year it’s become more and more apparent to me that what I want to do is write full time, a dream that first occurred to me at seventeen.
Like my characters, I love my family and friends, beautiful shoes, anything sparkly, the “occasional” drink, parties, and a good belly laugh. I’m addicted to shopping, chocolate, bubble baths and anything else that smells nice, and the sort of TV programs you’d never publicly admit to watching. Did I mention that, like my characters, I also love dogs?
I’ve lived in England, Canada, and the United States but now call New Zealand home. I live in a lovingly renovated house overlooking Auckland’s beautiful Waitemata Harbour with my trusted Great Danes, Dolce and Gabbana, and their two cats, Charlie and Jamie. The dogs keep me fit and exercised, scare the burglars away, sit loyally by my side throughout my late-night writing sessions, and hang on to my every word when I read my final drafts aloud. They truly are my biggest fans, and I theirs! The cats, on the other hand, hang out by themselves and ignore the dogs and me.
I love my life but not so much that there’s not room to live a load of other lives, through the hearts and minds of my characters, all of whom I adore, and some of whom I’m fortunate enough to call friends.
I love to hear from my readers, and your emails and messages motivate me to keep writing, so keep them coming! I answer every one personally. Here’s how to touch base:
My website www.dijoneswrites.com
On Twitter: http://twitter.com/dijoneswrites
On Facebook: http://facebook.com/dijoneswrites
Pinterest: http://nz.pinterest.com/dijoneswrites/
Like my characters, I love my family and friends, beautiful shoes, anything sparkly, the “occasional” drink, parties, and a good belly laugh. I’m addicted to shopping, chocolate, bubble baths and anything else that smells nice, and the sort of TV programs you’d never publicly admit to watching. Did I mention that, like my characters, I also love dogs?
I’ve lived in England, Canada, and the United States but now call New Zealand home. I live in a lovingly renovated house overlooking Auckland’s beautiful Waitemata Harbour with my trusted Great Danes, Dolce and Gabbana, and their two cats, Charlie and Jamie. The dogs keep me fit and exercised, scare the burglars away, sit loyally by my side throughout my late-night writing sessions, and hang on to my every word when I read my final drafts aloud. They truly are my biggest fans, and I theirs! The cats, on the other hand, hang out by themselves and ignore the dogs and me.
I love my life but not so much that there’s not room to live a load of other lives, through the hearts and minds of my characters, all of whom I adore, and some of whom I’m fortunate enough to call friends.
I love to hear from my readers, and your emails and messages motivate me to keep writing, so keep them coming! I answer every one personally. Here’s how to touch base:
My website www.dijoneswrites.com
On Twitter: http://twitter.com/dijoneswrites
On Facebook: http://facebook.com/dijoneswrites
Pinterest: http://nz.pinterest.com/dijoneswrites/
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Blurb:
Can love grow from deception and lies?
Anna James can’t believe her luck when she spots a reclusive rock star while on holiday in Italy. Dreaming about how her candid photos will boost her standing at the celebrity gossip magazine where she works, she falls and breaks her leg.
Tom Smith, an up and coming musician, is nursing a broken heart when he witnesses Anna’s accident. Before either knows what has happened, his heart is healing and he is playing nurse to Anna.
It would be a storybook romance, but each believes the other is someone they’re not. When the truths about their identities are revealed, it tests the limits of their growing attraction. Can they overcome their prejudices and see each other as they really are? And can love grow from deception and lies?
Cast Aside in Como is the third book in the London Lights series of contemporary British romances that feature lies, loss, loyalty, and love. If you like Jill Mansell, Sophie Kinsella, or Marian Keyes, then you’ll love Di Jones’s entertaining and heartwarming romance.
Blurb:
Can love grow from deception and lies?
Anna James can’t believe her luck when she spots a reclusive rock star while on holiday in Italy. Dreaming about how her candid photos will boost her standing at the celebrity gossip magazine where she works, she falls and breaks her leg.
Tom Smith, an up and coming musician, is nursing a broken heart when he witnesses Anna’s accident. Before either knows what has happened, his heart is healing and he is playing nurse to Anna.
It would be a storybook romance, but each believes the other is someone they’re not. When the truths about their identities are revealed, it tests the limits of their growing attraction. Can they overcome their prejudices and see each other as they really are? And can love grow from deception and lies?
Cast Aside in Como is the third book in the London Lights series of contemporary British romances that feature lies, loss, loyalty, and love. If you like Jill Mansell, Sophie Kinsella, or Marian Keyes, then you’ll love Di Jones’s entertaining and heartwarming romance.
September 4, 2018
Don't judge this book by it's cover - it's way better!
Despite the sleezy guy on the cover, this is a wonderful book!
I don't like people who climb walls to secretly take pictures of famous people, but Anna James grew on me.
It took some time for me to realize that Tom is Maddie's brother (Maddie is the main character of the 2nd part of this series). But when I did, I enjoyed the book even more.
A well written love story set in a beautiful part of Italy, what more do you want?
I received a copy and chose to review it.
Despite the sleezy guy on the cover, this is a wonderful book!
I don't like people who climb walls to secretly take pictures of famous people, but Anna James grew on me.
It took some time for me to realize that Tom is Maddie's brother (Maddie is the main character of the 2nd part of this series). But when I did, I enjoyed the book even more.
A well written love story set in a beautiful part of Italy, what more do you want?
I received a copy and chose to review it.
September 4, 2018
London Lights series:
Meeting Miss Mollie #1 - A well written, heartwarming, funny romance story with wonderful and not-so-wonderful characters. Full of intrigue, suspense, betrayal and a dog makes it difficult to put the book down. This is a standalone in the London Lights series. 5*
Liverpool Kiss - Well written, believable characters; I didn't stop reading until I finished the book. I own Meeting Miss Mollie, which I will be reading soon. I read The Audition, also own, another fun read, which got me started on Ms. Jones. Both books were read in one sitting, they were so good. Luckily, I contacted the author to review her books and received a copy of Liverpool Kiss. * 5*
Cast Aside in Como #3 - Another well written, heartwarming and funny romance by one of my favorite ChicLit ladies. I didn't stop reading until the last page. I love that the story is Italy; didn't care about climbing fences, but the story needed a place to start and this worked out perfectly for the story line. I contacted the author to review her books. 5*
London Lights series end.
LA Lights series:
The Audition - #1 - A quick, fast read. Not a fan of Hollywood, but I found The Audition to be funny and engaging and well written. 5*
Taking the Lead - #2 - Funny and intriguing. A well written story full of humor, a lovable group of characters, some scary, and a twisting plot. I've read these books out of series and they are all good books. While each book is complete, the characters' stories continue through thick and thin, and suspense and intrigue. There's a preview of the book, which I appreciate knowing what the book is about before I read it. 5*
Acting up - #3 - Another fun, intriguing tale of love and dogs. A well written story with our favorite characters, lots more dogs and a couple of cats. The constantly developing plot holds the reader's attention until the book is finished. I've read all six books of this series and enjoyed all of them. 5*
Transplanting Holly Oakwood - #4 - A quick, funny novel filled with intrigue and mishaps that keep you laughing throughout and too soon the story ends. This author always tells a good story, even the sad short stories from her Grief novel. I personally didn't care for the few sex scenes, not seen in the other books I've read. There's infrequent cursing in anger. This book must be read before Barking Bad, (#5). 5*
Barking Bad - #5 - A well written suspense that starts a touch slow but slams into gear and doesn't slow down until the end. Having read The Audition and nothing else from this series, I was surprised at the intrigue and intensity of this book. The plot is well thought out, with unexpected turns, and some horror, along with our favorite characters. The romance between Tessa and Ryan goes where I think is the right direction. I have read several of this author's books and she's always delivered a good read. For those who care, there's no sex and infrequent cursing. 5*
Stealing the Show - #6 - A well written, humorous story full of romance and intrigue. A twisting plot with some surprises has our favorite characters fighting the bad guys and loving the good guys. For those who care, there's no sex and infrequent mild cursing in anger. Another fun way to spend an evening after a hard day. 5*
LA Lights series end.
Grief Is a Hungry Business And Other Short Stories - Interesting, some sad, short stories easily read in a few minutes. Yes, there's a happy ending. 5*
Meeting Miss Mollie #1 - A well written, heartwarming, funny romance story with wonderful and not-so-wonderful characters. Full of intrigue, suspense, betrayal and a dog makes it difficult to put the book down. This is a standalone in the London Lights series. 5*
Liverpool Kiss - Well written, believable characters; I didn't stop reading until I finished the book. I own Meeting Miss Mollie, which I will be reading soon. I read The Audition, also own, another fun read, which got me started on Ms. Jones. Both books were read in one sitting, they were so good. Luckily, I contacted the author to review her books and received a copy of Liverpool Kiss. * 5*
Cast Aside in Como #3 - Another well written, heartwarming and funny romance by one of my favorite ChicLit ladies. I didn't stop reading until the last page. I love that the story is Italy; didn't care about climbing fences, but the story needed a place to start and this worked out perfectly for the story line. I contacted the author to review her books. 5*
London Lights series end.
LA Lights series:
The Audition - #1 - A quick, fast read. Not a fan of Hollywood, but I found The Audition to be funny and engaging and well written. 5*
Taking the Lead - #2 - Funny and intriguing. A well written story full of humor, a lovable group of characters, some scary, and a twisting plot. I've read these books out of series and they are all good books. While each book is complete, the characters' stories continue through thick and thin, and suspense and intrigue. There's a preview of the book, which I appreciate knowing what the book is about before I read it. 5*
Acting up - #3 - Another fun, intriguing tale of love and dogs. A well written story with our favorite characters, lots more dogs and a couple of cats. The constantly developing plot holds the reader's attention until the book is finished. I've read all six books of this series and enjoyed all of them. 5*
Transplanting Holly Oakwood - #4 - A quick, funny novel filled with intrigue and mishaps that keep you laughing throughout and too soon the story ends. This author always tells a good story, even the sad short stories from her Grief novel. I personally didn't care for the few sex scenes, not seen in the other books I've read. There's infrequent cursing in anger. This book must be read before Barking Bad, (#5). 5*
Barking Bad - #5 - A well written suspense that starts a touch slow but slams into gear and doesn't slow down until the end. Having read The Audition and nothing else from this series, I was surprised at the intrigue and intensity of this book. The plot is well thought out, with unexpected turns, and some horror, along with our favorite characters. The romance between Tessa and Ryan goes where I think is the right direction. I have read several of this author's books and she's always delivered a good read. For those who care, there's no sex and infrequent cursing. 5*
Stealing the Show - #6 - A well written, humorous story full of romance and intrigue. A twisting plot with some surprises has our favorite characters fighting the bad guys and loving the good guys. For those who care, there's no sex and infrequent mild cursing in anger. Another fun way to spend an evening after a hard day. 5*
LA Lights series end.
Grief Is a Hungry Business And Other Short Stories - Interesting, some sad, short stories easily read in a few minutes. Yes, there's a happy ending. 5*
September 7, 2018
A fun, light, fast and easy romantic story full of deceit, secrets, misdirections which takes place in Italy. Anna works for a Celebrity gossip magazine looking for the one big break that would give her credibility with her boss. On vacation in Italy with her obnoxious boyfriend, Anna sees a rock star celebrity, Tom behind a walled home gardening and trying to hide away. Anna gets seriously hurt and Tom helps her while hiding his broken heart he was trying to heal. This story will make you laugh and cry and drive you crazy when you see what the two of them are doing to keep secrets from each other while falling for each other and not trying to give in to their feelings. Will they be able to put it together, you have to read this incredible fun book 3 in the series to find out! I received an ARC from the author but the opinions expressed here are strictly my own.
September 6, 2018
“Cast Aside in Como” is a fun mix of a slightly-crazed paparazzi wannabe and a up-and-coming rock star pretending to be a gardener. Add an arrogant jerk of a boyfriend, surround them all with a gorgeous Italian setting and Di Jones’ masterful, romantic prose and you have a winning tale that will bring you to tears.
September 5, 2018
It's so nice when everything pans out in the end!
I think Anna is endearing by being so real, a good person despite her failings, and Tom is endearing, period.
A nice read, some surprises and a good time along the way - try it!
I think Anna is endearing by being so real, a good person despite her failings, and Tom is endearing, period.
A nice read, some surprises and a good time along the way - try it!
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