All the Painted Stars

'Tender and gallant...Beautiful and romantic' Ashley Herring Blake * To win her heart, she'll have to fight... Winner of the RNA's Popular Romantic Novel Award 2025. Oxfordshire 1362 When Lily Barden discovers her best friend Johanna's hand in marriage is being awarded as the main prize at a tournament, she is determined to stop it. Disguised as a knight, she infiltrates the contest, preparing to fight for Jo's hand. But her conduct ruffles feathers, and when a dangerous incident escalates out of Lily's control, Jo must help her escape. Finding safety with a local brewster, Lily and Jo soon settle into their new freedom, and amongst blackberry bushes and lakeside walks an unexpected relationship blossoms. But when Jo's past catches up with her and Lily's reckless behaviour threatens their newfound happiness, both women realise that choices must always come at a cost. The question they need to ask is if the cost is worth the price of love... Perfect for fans of Freya Marske, Alexis Hall and Casey McQuiston. - 'Heartbreakingly tender' Cat Sebastian 'A delightful friends-to-lovers slow burn romance' M.N. Bennet Readers are LOVING All the Painted Stars: 'Amazing' ----- 'I swooned' ----- 'I'd really recommend this book' -----

Emma Denny won the Mills & Boon and RNA Romance Includes Everyone competition in 2021. They submitted their first manuscript to a publisher when they were eight and a half and was astonished when it was rejected. Thankfully, that didn't put them off. After completing a degree in English & Creative Writing, Emma became a professional copywriter and now spends all day - literally - writing. Living on the edge of a forest, Emma enjoys exploring the wilderness while thinking through their latest plot tangle, scouting out exciting craft ales and indulging in historical romances.