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Veronica Henry

(b.1963)

Veronica Henry is a highly successful scriptwriter who has written for The Archers, Family Affairs and Heartbeat. Her first novel, Honeycote, was published in July 2002. She lives in Worcestershire with her husband and two sons.

Genres: Romance, General Fiction, Literary Fiction

New and upcoming books

February 2024

The Secret Beach

Series

Honeycote
   1. Honeycote (2002)
     aka A Country Christmas
   2. A Country Life (2003)
   3. A Country Wedding (2008)

Beach Hut
   1. The Beach Hut (2010)
   2. The Beach Hut Next Door (2014)
   3. Christmas at the Beach Hut (2018)
   4. A Wedding at the Beach Hut (2020)
   A Day at the Beach Hut (2021)

Novels

   Wild Oats (2004)
   An Eligible Bachelor (2005)
   Love on the Rocks (2006)
   Marriage And Other Games (2009)
   The Birthday Party (2010)
   The Long Weekend (2012)
   A Night on the Orient Express (2013)
   High Tide (2015)
   How to Find Love in a Bookshop (2016)
   The Forever House (2017)
   A Family Recipe (2018)
   A Home From Home (2019)
   The Impulse Purchase (2022)
   Thirty Days in Paris (2023)
   The Secret Beach (2024)

Novellas and Short Stories

Christmas at the Crescent (2013)
The Apple Orchard (2017)

Anthologies edited

The Anniversary (2016)

Series contributed to

Quick Reads 2013
A Sea Change (2013)

Non fiction show

Omnibus editions show

Veronica Henry recommends

The Midnight Hour (2024)
Eve Chase
"The Midnight Hour is an intricate family drama with Eve's trademark lyricism, dishevelled, dysfunctional glamour and beguiling characters. I was completely drawn in and held my breath through twist after twist, clinging on to the emotional rollercoaster right to the very last page when I collapsed with a satisfied sigh. Emotionally astute and beautifully descriptive with a plot as tightly sprung as a Swiss watch, this will put Notting Hill back on the map. Absolutely wonderful."

The Honeymoon Affair (2024)
Sheila O'Flanagan
"A glitzy, glamorous rollercoaster of a romance - hugely entertaining escapism and so satisfying . . . Sheila O'Flanagan at her sparkling best."

The Potting Shed Murder (2024)
(Hill House Vintage Murder Mystery, book 1)
Paula Sutton
"Blooming fabulous! The perfect book to get lost in . . . The cosiest of cosy crime."

The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers (2024)
Samuel Burr
"Fiendishly clever, intricately plotted and beautifully written, The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers is a classic in the making."

Sylvia's Second Act (2024)
Hillary Yablon
"This sexagenarian-in-the-city tale is brimming with warmth, energy and humour. Its irrepressible heroine implores you to never give up on friendship, never give up on love but most importantly never give up on yourself. Will put a twinkle in your eye and a spring in your step. Fabulous fun!"

Meet Me When My Heart Stops (2024)
Becky Hunter
"Becky Hunter writes the impossible and makes it believable, playing with your heart from page one right to the very end. Absolutely exquisite and so, so clever, this unforgettable romance is set to be the talk of 2024."

The Island Swimmer (2024)
Lorraine Kelly
"Warm and wise... a Scottish Maeve Binchy."

The Stargazers (2023)
Harriet Evans
"A book to get truly lost in. A book that will capture your heart. Magical and transporting - I didn't want it to end."

The Shell House Detectives (2023)
(Shell House Detectives Mystery, book 1)
Emylia Hall
"Emylia was born to write detective fiction."

Ever After (2023)
Kate Eberlen
"Warm and funny and truly uplifting."

The Villa (2023)
Ruth Kelly
"A scorching, smouldering, turbo-charged cocktail of sun, sex and secrets."

The Collected Regrets of Clover (2023)
Mikki Brammer
"Charming, delightful and quietly powerful . . . this will warm your heart and change your life."

Summer at the Ice Cream Cafe (2023)
Jo Thomas
"Delicious and delightful - Jo sweeps you away to a better place with every book, which are always filled with warmth, love and a big spoonful of happiness."

Cuckoo in the Nest (2023)
Fran Hill
"Vivid, funny, nostalgic and utterly charming."

The Pink House (2023)
Catherine Alliott
"An absolute joy. How I longed to live in the Pink House! Wise, funny, glamorously chaotic and achingly romantic."

The Vintage Shop (2023)
Libby Page
"A literary burst of sunshine . . . Utterly delightful."

This Could be Everything (2023)
Eva Rice
"Exquisite. Enchanting. Quite possibly perfect. The next One Day/Me Before You."

The Garnett Girls (2023)
Georgina Moore
"I fell head over heels in love with The Garnett Girls. Sublime writing, deep deep emotion, and characters you won't want to let go. It's as delicious and classy and intoxicating as a cool glass of Sancerre. Heavenly!"

Anything Could Happen (2021)
Lucy Diamond
"Tender, bittersweet and funny, Lucy Diamond is brilliant about love in all its guises and the mistakes we make. A truly touching love story for our times."

Midnight in Everwood (2021)
M A Kuzniar
"Delicious as a sugar plum, this is the perfect Christmas tea, with every word a jewel. You will fall under its spell from the first page to the last. Enchanting."

Home (2021)
Penny Parkes
"Clever, warm and funny, Penny writes with a big heart, a light touch and supreme confidence. Home will be on all the best bookshelves! The ultimate comfort read."

Together by Christmas (2020)
Karen Swan
"An absolute feast of a Christmas read - I devoured it more quickly than a plate of smoked salmon canapés. A wild and windswept location, three feisty sisters and enough family drama to keep you quiet for hours. A real treat to get absolutely lost in. Go on - spoil yourself!"

The Illustrated Child (2020)
Polly Crosby
"Evocative and enchanting – a future classic and a star in the making."

The Beginner's Guide to Loneliness (2020)
Laura Bambrey
"Sweet, funny, engaging - and underneath the sparkle really rather wise. The perfect tonic for our times."

The Family Holiday (2020)
Elizabeth Noble
"Wisdom, warmth and wit in a sumptuous setting - you won't be able to tear yourself away. Elizabeth's understanding of how families tick is second to none. A summer delight - strawberries and cream in book form. Wonderful!"

Just My Luck (2020)
Adele Parks
"A modern-day tale of (dis)loyalty and toxic friendships as a dream come true turns into a nightmare. Utterly gripping and fiendishly twisty. You'll never do the lottery again."

The Christmas Wish List (2019)
(Wynbridge, book 7)
Heidi Swain
"The most delicious slice of festive fiction."

After the End (2019)
Clare Mackintosh
"So delicately balanced and never indulgent. So perfect."

The Matchmaker's List (2019)
Sonya Lalli
"Bright and vivid, and fresh and funny—I was utterly charmed by this insight into Raina's struggle to be the perfect Indian daughter."

A Store At War (2019)
(Shop Girls, book 1)
Joanna Toye
"Jo writes with a sure hand and a light touch… It's a real page-turner with a spirited heroine who will worm her way into readers' hearts. A sparkling new voice in fiction."

The Red Address Book (2019)
Sofia Lundberg
"With an ingenious hook and a glorious heroine, this book is a delicate balance of heartwarming and heartbreaking and a timely reminder to hold on to those you love in case they get away. Enchanting."

The Two Lives of Louis & Louise (2019)
Julie Cohen
"A cobweb of a book: beautifully intricate and delicate."

Miss Marley (2018)
Vanessa Lafaye
"Exquisite."

The Single Mum's Wish List (2018)
Charlene Allcott
"Fresh and funny and REAL ... Martha really spoke to me. She will steal everyone's heart!"

The Optimist's Guide to Letting Go (2018)
Amy E Reichert
"A delightful treat—Amy's writing gets under the skin of family: how they drive you crazy, but you love them just the same. An absolute joy I am sure readers will take to their hearts."

Our House (2018)
Louise Candlish
"Heart-stopping, toe-curling, breath-taking! Half can’t bear to read/half can’t bear to put it down. It’s marvellous - so tautly plotted and don’t see the twists coming! Will be a smash hit!"

Ivy & Abe (2018)
Elizabeth Enfield
"A beautiful story that explores what it is to have a soul mate. It made me cry a lot - in a good way! - but it also made me think, as all the best books do."

If I Fall (2018)
Ella Harper
"Warm, perceptive and razor sharp. It’s everything you want from a novel."

Anatomy of a Scandal (2018)
Sarah Vaughan
"Anatomy of a Scandal has bestseller written all over it."

Dangerous Crossing (2017)
Rachel Rhys
"An utter treat . . . a glorious mix of proper old-school glamour and a labyrinthine plot full of class war, politics and sexual tension . . . A masterful storyteller."

The Saffron Trail (2015)
Rosanna Ley
"Elegant storytelling at its very best."

The Secrets We Left Behind (2014)
Susan Elliot Wright
"If you love Maggie O'Farrell you will love this."

Sisters-in-Law (2009)
Nina Bell
"Rich, warmly written and deeply satisfying. Nina Bell is a real find."

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Books containing stories by Veronica Henry

Love Stories (2022)
edited by
Tasmina Perry

Stories to Make You Smile (2021)
The Reading Agency
edited by
Fanny Blake

The Anniversary (2016)
edited by
Veronica Henry

Awards

Romantic Novel of the Year Award Best Novel winner (2014) : A Night on the Orient Express

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