Is love lovelier, the second time around?

One of the special pleasures in a writer's life is that moment when, having reclaimed the rights to a book that has been out of print for a while, she has the opportunity to give it a new life.

Last autumn, the rights of A Point of Pride, my second book, were turned to me and since it was always a favourite - reunited lovers, a marriage of convenience - I relished the opportunity to give it a makeover. Freshen it up. Put on a new cover.

It wasn't a light wasn and brush up, however. A flick over with the spray polish and duster.

As soon as I started reading this book that I hadn't picked up in years, I realised that it was going to be a lot more than that. There was stuff about mobile phones (then new and the size of house bricks) that would make no sense to the modern reader. And while it had a sexy edge it seemed to lack the emotional impact of my later work.

I got stuck in and had a really good time getting to know Casey and Gil again, smoothing out some new writer snags,, giving them both a lot more heart.

A Point of Pride is now on sale (for a limited time only) at the bargain price of 99c. HURRY!

Freebie Friday!

Summer has taken a long time to reach us in the UK. We’ve had the coldest May for 50 years. But the sun has been shining for four days in a row and the dh – catching up in the garden — has “caught” the sun. 

In the spirit of the season — and aware that everyone needs something fun and flirty to read when they’re lying in a shady spot, something long and cool within easy reach — I’ve set Eloping With Emmy free this weekend.

It’s yours for a click of the mouse to download from Amazon (wherever you are in the world!) right now and until Tuesday 11^th June.

Emmy and Brodie each have a clear cut goal in mind — she has a stated objective; he’s determined to thwart it. She’s smart, but he’s smarter – and having made the mistake of aiding her getaway, he’s not about to repeat his error. There is the added problem that Emmy is deeply attracted to Brodie. This is particularly awkward as she’s supposed to eloping with someone else. A someone else she has to convince Brodie she’s determined to marry.

Eloping With Emmy is a classic road trip romcom and as I was writing it, the chase across England and France played out like a movie in my head. Actually, if tbere's anyone out there who would like to turn it into a movie I own all the rights so do get in touch! Any ideas who should play the lead parts (and links to gorgeous blokes and lively women) gratefully received. J

There’s a taster on my website

Meanwhile, here are the links – just one click and the book will be on your reading device before you can say Jack Robinson. Don’t keep the news to yourself. Emmy is counting on you tweeting about her, sharing the news on Facebook, or just about anywhere to be honest.

Also available in English here - 

 Canada
 Germany
 France
 Italy

What people are saying about Eloping With Emmy ...

"I caught myself thinking half way through the book this is like a madcap comedy with Cary Grant in the lead... only to have the hero think the exact same thing within the next 2 pages. One for the keeper shelf."   5 stars, Amazon Review

"Wow!  The story was so well written, the characters came alive and everyone knows an "Emmy". The twists were well planned and the dialogue vibrant and cleverly written.  Highly recommended, it's one of the best books I've read in a long time."  Smashwords, janebaylis1979

"...non-stop action with dynamic scenes and vivid characterization."  Romantic Times

I've been a Liz Fielding fan for years now and she never disappoints. Eloping with Emmy has all her trademark wit and original plotlines and it fizzes along like a vintage 50s rom com yet - has an undercurrent of heartfelt emotion.  5 stars, Amazon Review