Friday 23 February 2024

Willi Willy Harry Stee...


I was so excited to join Charlie Higson to discuss the reign of George I; from the South Sea Bubble to locking your wife up for thirty years, it's all here!

Listen to "Willy Willy Harry Stee" at the link below, or find it on your favourite podcast platform!

https://shows.acast.com/willy-willy-harry-stee


Saturday 6 January 2024

The Spitfire Girl - 99p Deal!

 

The Spitfire Girl

The Spitfire Girl: published 27th September 2023 by Bookouture, is just 99p for a limited time. Available in ebook, paperback and on Audible. Buy it here.

England, 1941. ‘I’m sorry. Freddy’s plane went down.’ Her knees buckle. ‘No,’ she whispers. But the next words break through her despair. ‘There is a chance we can rescue him. And you are the only one who can.’ She didn’t wait to answer. She would do anything to get Freddy home.

Sally has always been happiest flying her stunt plane, thrilling audiences across the world, with her oldest friend and dearest love Freddy. Until the war tears everything apart.

When she is approached by the Ministry of Defence, Sally jumps at the chance to be part of a classified project. Seeing the new, improved Spitfire plane, her jaw drops. She’s been chosen to run test flights and get it battle ready. This could turn the tide of war. But she can’t tell a soul, not even Freddy.

Even though she’s making sure the plane is safe for Royal Air Force pilots like her darling Freddy, her heart breaks as the secret weighs on their relationship. And as she tries to close the distance between them, disaster strikes. Freddy has been lost over Nazi-occupied France. And he was in the top-secret Spitfire.

Stunned, Sally can’t believe he took the plane on its first mission. But with Nazis on the hunt, time is running out. Sally must risk everything to stop the plane from falling into enemy hands and rescue her beloved Freddy. Will she find Freddy and bring him safely back to Bramble Heath, or will they be parted forever?

A totally unputdownable and emotional historical novel, perfect for fans of Diney Costeloe, Nadine Dorries and Rosie Clarke.

What readers are saying about Ellie Curzon

Must-read… Wow and wow… The twists and turns in the story will come as a surprise and keep you hooked… Loved it.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘Writing at its absolute best. A thoroughly enjoyable read… Beautiful… A lovely romance and an amazing ending – what’s not to love… It was so good and I wanted it to go on forever. 5 stars? Worth so many more.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘A rip-roaringly good read… I thoroughly enjoyed it… I’d love to see this as a film or TV drama… Absolutely spiffing. Highly recommended.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘“Awwww” moments that hit me with the “feels”… I would hugely recommend this.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

Brilliant read… Marvellous… Couldn’t put the book down!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘I read this in two sittings. A great insight into what life was like during those dark days of the war… Warmed my heart.’ Goodreads reviewer

‘A page-turner. I found it hard to put down… Was sorry it had to end.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘I was hooked from page one… A can’t-put-down book… I’d highly recommend.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

Brilliant… A lovely heart-warming saga.’ Goodreads reviewer

Monday 13 November 2023

The Wartime Vet

 

We’re so excited to share the cover of our next WW2 saga with you – meet Laura, The Wartime Vet! You can pre-order her story now on Amazon. The Wartime Vet is published on 4th April 2024!

England, 1941. Dedicated local vet Laura cares for the farm animals of the little village of Bramble Heath. But falling bombs aren’t the only danger as the war hits close to home…

Despite everyone telling her it’s not a suitable career for a woman, Laura has worked hard to become a successful livestock vet. And she’s not afraid to serve her country in the village of Bramble Heath, where she and the land girls care for animals and protect the crops everyone relies on during the darkest days of the war. But, just when the country is most in need of food, the farms of the village come under attack…

Desperate to figure out who among the villagers could be doing such terrible things even while German bombs rain down, Laura is relieved when the Ministry respond to her requests for help. But the man they send isn’t what she expects. Commander Alastair Seaton is quiet, with a soft, kind smile. And she can’t help but be drawn to his shining brown eyes.

But as they start to open up to each other about past heartbreak, disaster strikes. A farm has been set alight. While Laura hurriedly gathers water to fight the flames, Alistair rushes into the burning barn to make sure no one is trapped inside. Will Alistair make it out alive? And can Laura figure out who is behind these attacks before they threaten the outcome of the war?

An utterly unputdownable and emotional historical wartime novel, perfect for fans of Martha Hall Kelly, Diney Costeloe, and Before We Were Yours.

What readers are saying about Ellie Curzon

‘Wow wow wow!!!! I read this book in less than 24 hours. So gripping, it had me hooked and unable to put it down until I finished the last page!!!… Love love loved everything about this.’ @DianeLikesToRead

‘Wonderful… I took this one completely to my heart from the very beginning… You won’t want to put down… Brought a tear to my eyes.’ @leona.omahony

‘WOW… Needs more than 5 stars… Incredible story of love, courage, survival and bravery… Unforgettable… Loved it.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Wow! I loved it… This book will make your heart pound and your palms sweat.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Wonderful… Kept me on the edge of my seat, heart drumming… Left me breathless.’ I’m Hooked on Books, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I flew through this… One of the best World War 2 saga books I’ve ever read.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Kept me on the edge of my seat! I loved it… I was sad to have it end!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Tuesday 25 July 2023

The Ration Book Baby

 

Available in ebook and on Audible. Buy it now at Amazon – published 25th July 2023 by Bookouture!

England, 1940. Opening the box with trembling hands, she couldn’t believe it – a tiny baby lay inside. She gently lifted the newborn as it started to cry. Cradling the little one to her chest, she searched the darkness for any sign of whoever left it here. And as she rocked the child, something fluttered to the ground… a ration book.

Nurse Annie Russell anxiously listens to the terrifying sounds of planes and gunfire overhead, worried about what the morning will bring for the patients in her care. The boys from the local airfield fly up in the skies each night, risking their lives to protect the people of Bramble Heath village, but they can’t stop every bombshell. Until a knock at the door makes her jump.

Awaiting Annie on the doorstep is a hatbox. Peeking under the lid, she gasps – inside is a whimpering newborn, round cheeks glistening with tears. The poor little thing may be all alone, but someone must truly love the baby… Tucked into a hand-knitted blanket, there’s a precious ration book, vital for food supplies in these darkest of days.

Her heart breaking, Anniedoes everything she can to care for her tiny charge. But, without a ration book, she knows that the frightened young mother could also be in dire need of help too. Then social services bring devastating news. If Annie can’t find the helpless child’s family soon, the authorities will have to take the little one away.

As the Nazi threat grows, more and more of the brave pilots at the local airbase don’t come home. Is one of the fallen the child’s father? And with her only clue leading nowhere, can Annie find the answers she needs, and reunite the innocent baby with its parents before it is too late?

A totally unputdownable and emotional historical novel that will have you reading late into the night. Perfect for fans of Diney Costeloe, Martha Hall Kelly and Before We Were Yours.

What readers are saying about Ellie Curzon

Must-read… Wow and wow… The twist and turns in the story will come as a surprise and keep you hooked… Loved it.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘Writing at its absolute best. A thoroughly enjoyable read… Beautiful… A lovely romance and an amazing ending – what’s not to love… It was so good and I wanted it to go on forever. 5 stars? Worth so many more.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘A rip-roaringly good read… I thoroughly enjoyed it… I’d love to see this as a film or TV drama… Absolutely spiffing. Highly recommended. Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘“Awwww” moments that hit me with the “feels”… I would hugely recommend this.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

Brilliant read… Marvellous… Couldn’t put the book down!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘I read this in two sittings. A great insight into what life was like during those dark days of the war… Warmed my heart.’ Goodreads reviewer

‘A page-turner. I found it hard to put down… Was sorry it had to end.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘I was hooked from page one… A can’t-put-down book… I’d highly recommend.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

Brilliant… A lovely heart-warming saga.’ Goodreads reviewer