a feel-good romance that will sweep you off your feet

The Perfect Dress

This is a warm, relatable debut romance novel that will appeal to readers of Debbie Johnson, Trisha Ashley and Sue Watson.

A wistful and inspiring read to sweep you off your feet

I thoroughly enjoyed this... it's an utterly charming and sigh-worthy romance.

Josie Silver, author of One Day in December and The Two Lives of Lydia Bird

Louisa Leaman was born, raised and now lives near Epping Forest. She studied Art History at Leeds University before becoming a teacher working with children with special needs. After winning the Times Education Supplement’s New Writer’s Award, she turned her hand to writing books for children. Louisa currently writes content for the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, but has also been published in the Guardian, the Observer, the Independent and The Times Educational Supplement. Her interest in the arts is often inspiration for her plots and her first book, The Perfect Dress, was inspired by the V&amp;As large wedding dress collection and fulfils her dream of writing romantic fiction. When she isn’t busy writing or rearing her three lively children, she paints portraits, takes long walks and spends far too long browsing vintage clothing shops.

'I thoroughly enjoyed this... it's an utterly charming and sigh-worthy romance.' Josie Silver, author of One Day in December and The Two Lives of Lydia Bird 
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Fran’s wedding dress shop is utterly unique. A treasure trove of vintage lace, silk and satin, every single one of Fran’s gowns is destined to be the perfect match for a different bride. But not as you might expect… 
 
Something bold for the shy and retiring. 
Something simple for the woman who is unafraid to stand out. 
And something dazzling for the bride who wouldn’t normally dare to be different. 
 
Your own perfect dress could be a complete surprise! But not to Fran … wisdom is whispered from bride to bride through their wedding dresses and Fran knows exactly who needs to hear each dress’s secrets! 
 
When Fran finds her very own perfect dress she can’t wait to unravel its history. But first, she has to get to know the mysterious son of the previous owner… 
 
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Readers love The Perfect Dress 
 
***** ‘A wonderful read that let me escape into a world of love and wedding dresses. What more could I want!’ 
***** ‘Loved this book . . . could not put it down, such a wonderful feel good story.’ 
***** ‘What an absolutely lovely book this is.’

Louisa Leaman

A heart-warming romance about finding love in unexpected places

Love can happen when you least expect it . . . 
 
After a spate of terrible boyfriends, Jess is sure she's found her perfect man in dependable - but occasionally dull - Tim. But when her grandmother, tasks her with retrieving a family heirloom from a local auction she finds herself face to face with a charming stranger, Guy. 
 
Guy has already bought her grandmother's precious necklace and whilst Jess desperately tries to buy it back from him, he somehow convinces her to go out on a date instead. 
 
Ridiculous. But Guy has the necklace and Jess's grandmother's health is declining rapidly. Jess has no choice but to indulge Guy and go on a date with - if only to get the necklace back. 
 
Will saving the necklace risk disrupting Jess's happily-ever-after? And will she care if it does? 
 
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Readers are loving Meant to Be: 
 
'Charming, romantic and written with a depth that made it a joy to read.' 
'I adored this. Was not able to put it down, read it in one sitting.' 
'I honestly didn't want it to end. Perfect reading for a cozy night in.' 
'I loved the descriptions of all the jewellery, you could almost see them as you were reading.'

Louisa Leaman

Books by Louisa Leaman

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