Bøker av Helga Jensen

Could a one-in-a-lifetime trip to the south of France bring Lucy the fresh start she needs? A relatable escapist romance featuring older characters from RNA Award nominee Helga Jensen.

What if a last wish could mean a new love?When Olivia's beloved Aunt Grace passes, she leaves everything to her niece, with one condition: Travel to Prague and deliver a message to Grace's long-lost true love, Marek. The trouble is, Olivia's world is getting smaller. Since her husband left her one heartbreaking Christmas Eve, she has found even getting into town a challenge, let alone travelling by herself to a different country. But this is one adventure she has to take, if she is to honour Grace. The snowy, magical city of Prague slowly starts to awaken her festive spirit, and as Marek's nephew, Tomas, shows her around the gorgeous Christmas markets, Olivia begins to feel she can truly live again. Grace never had her chance at love, but might Olivia's secret Christmas wish come true and grant her a second chance at romance?A heartwarming, uplifting second-chance romance perfect for fans of Milly Johnson and Julie Caplin. Praise for Helga Jensen:'I simply couldn't put this down. I laughed out loud several times before I'd even finished the first chapter.' Jules Wake'A joyous tale of rediscovering your dreams, love and sense of self. Sheer fun and absolute UpLit!' Pernille Hughes'I love this book so much! All I wanted was for it not to end! It's right there on my top romcoms list now.' Natalie Normann'I would highly recommend this fabulous book which is full of the trials and tribulations of family life, love, drama and intrigue together with lovable characters that you don't want to leave behind when the book ends.' Rosy Gee'I did not want it to end, I fell in love with the characters and this is my favourite rom com of the year!...I am absolutely in love with this book... This story reached into my heart, broke it and put it back together.' ?????Reader Review'I loved the characters...A really sweet book with some twists and turns, and a perfect ending. Highly recommend for curling up on the sofa with a mug of hot chocolate.' ?????Reader Review'Love how this author writes about real people and relatable issues and targets those in their 40s and 50s in their stories. This was so much more than just a romantic read.' ?????Reader Review'A charming, funny story... Ideal sunshine reading.' ?????Reader Review'I loved every page and still think about the characters... lots of laugh-out-loud moments to be enjoyed' ?????Reader Review'A beautiful story ... well worth 5 stars and I recommend this great summer read.' ?????Reader Review'Wow, just wow ... It's funny, cute and romantic and that twist... What more can you ask for?' ?????Reader Review

Venice was where it all began... Libby and Will spent a glorious honeymoon in this magical city. They didn't have much money, but they had a whole lot of love and a bright future ahead of them. And Venice was where it all went wrong... Two kids and twenty-five years later, they are struggling with money problems but somehow Will manages to fulfil his promise to Libby to take her back to Venice for their anniversary. This time, they are doing it in style and a masked ball awaits. But among the beautiful buildings and romantic canals, Libby learns that her husband has a secret that breaks her heart. The trust is broken and the marriage is over. But there are decades of love and two grown sons between them. Can they ever find their way back to each other or have they missed their chance forever? A funny and heartwarming second-chance romance, perfect for fans of Milly Johnson and Julie Caplin. Readers are falling in love with My Heart is in Venice: 'I would highly recommend this fabulous book which is full of the trials and tribulations of family life, love, drama and intrigue together with lovable characters that you don't want to leave behind when the book ends.' Rosy Gee 'I did not want it to end, I fell in love with the characters and this is my favourite rom com of the year!...I am absolutely in love with this book... This story reached into my heart, broke it and put it back together.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader Review 'I loved the characters...A really sweet book with some twists and turns, and a perfect ending. Highly recommend for curling up on the sofa with a mug of hot chocolate.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader Review 'Love how this author writes about real people and relatable issues and targets those in their 40s and 50s in their stories. This was so much more than just a romantic read.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader Review Praise for Helga Jensen: 'I simply couldn't put this down. I laughed out loud several times before I'd even finished the first chapter.' Jules Wake 'A joyous tale of rediscovering your dreams, love and sense of self. Sheer fun and absolute UpLit!' Pernille Hughes 'I love this book so much! All I wanted was for it not to end! It's right there on my top romcoms list now.' Natalie Normann 'A charming, funny story... Ideal sunshine reading.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader Review 'I loved every page and still think about the characters... lots of laugh-out-loud moments to be enjoyed' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader Review 'A beautiful story ... well worth 5 stars and I recommend this great summer read.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader Review 'Wow, just wow ... It's funny, cute and romantic and that twist... What more can you ask for?' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader Review

Penny is not living her best life. Her job is far from thrilling and her long-term boyfriend shows no sign of wanting to commit. She has just turned fifty and is going nowhere. Wanting a new start, Penny applies for a job as cabin crew, to find out if she can push herself out of her comfort zone. Her new job brings the adventure she craves, even if she does keep bumping into impossibly handsome but deeply annoying pilot, Matt Garcia. Stuck in Paris on an unscheduled stopover, the chemistry between them grows. But the path of love never did fly smooth, as Matt's past threatens to come between them. Beside which, Penny is not looking for love. But what if love finds her?A romantic, uplifting and inspirational read all about taking chances later in life - fans of Milly Johnson and Sandy Barker will love this!Readers are falling in love with Fly Me to Paris:'Romantic, hilarious, beautifully written...I did not want it to finish...My happy book!...I loved it.' Reader Review'Delightful...relatable characters and issues. I loved the descriptions of Paris...made me feel like I was there. This was a brilliant, uplifting, light-hearted read' Reader Review'What a wonderful book this is. Helga writes from the heart and this book is set in Paris, the city of romance. A lovely, light summery read.' Reader Review'It was a very engaging book to read, and this author did something different with romance. I would pick up another book by Helga in a heartbeat.' Reader Review'What a lovely story about love, loss and finding yourself and never being too old to change anything. I loved how this story was about an older person ... This is a special story and would love to see these characters again, I love them.' Reader Review'Loved this book' Reader Review'This was a real feel-good read... I loved it.' Reader Review'It had a beautiful setting and the characters were relatable...The story made you think that it's not too late to make a fresh start, regardless of your age...I highly recommend' Reader ReviewPraise for Helga Jensen:'I simply couldn't put this down. I laughed out loud several times before I'd even finished the first chapter.' Jules Wake'A joyous tale of rediscovering your dreams, love and sense of self. Sheer fun and absolute UpLit!' Pernille Hughes'I love this book so much! All I wanted was for it not to end! It's right there on my top romcoms list now.' Natalie Normann'A charming, funny story... Ideal sunshine reading.' Reader Review'I loved every page and still think about the characters... lots of laugh-out-loud moments to be enjoyed' Reader Review'A beautiful story...well worth 5 stars and I recommend this great summer read.' Reader Review'Wow, just wow...It's funny, cute and romantic and that twist...What more can you ask for?' Reader Review'Such a cute read I read it in one sitting. This book had me smiling.' Reader Review'Whilst I'm feeling a bit lost now I've finished it, I'm left with a lovely warm feeling... I can't recommend it highly enough' Reader Review'What a beautiful story...An absolute gem, I couldn't put it down.' Reader Review

'A charming, funny story... Ideal sunshine reading.' Reader ReviewIt's the right time for love, but is it the right place?After the tragic, premature death of her husband Anthony, Martha has spent all her time focused on her teenage daughter Rosie in their small Welsh village. But with Rosie leaving the nest, and Martha's own job on the line, it feels that life is passing her by. Inspired by her love for Scandi-noir dramas, Martha impulsively books a trip to Denmark, determined to push herself out of her comfort zone - even if the thought terrifies her... Her trip to the tiny island of Fano becomes something much more: in the form of handsome stranger, Lars. Can Martha find love under the Scandinavian skies... but more importantly, can she find herself?A romantic, warm and uplifting read, guaranteed to leave you smiling. Fans of Jenny Colgan and Kathryn Freeman will adore this feelgood read!Readers are loving A Scandinavian Summer:'I loved every page and still think about the characters... lots of laugh-out-loud moments to be enjoyed' Reader Review'A beautiful story...well worth 5 stars and I recommend this great summer read.' Reader Review'What a beautiful story...An absolute gem, I couldn't put it down.' Reader Review'Whilst I'm feeling a bit lost now I've finished it, I'm left with a lovely warm feeling... I can't recommend it highly enough' Reader Review'Quirky, delightful and will whisk you away to a beautiful island in Denmark. The only problem is you'll never want to leave!' Reader Review'A lovely story of a cautious woman learning to embrace life once again...An enjoyable, heartwarming read.' Reader Review'This was a delightful read... Martha's story was heart-warming' Reader ReviewPraise for Helga Jensen:'I simply couldn't put this down. I laughed out loud several times before I'd even finished the first chapter.' Jules Wake, author of The Spark and The Saturday Morning Park Run'A joyous tale of rediscovering your dreams, love and sense of self. Sheer fun and absolute UpLit!' Pernille Hughes, author of Probably the Best Kiss in the World'I love this book so much! All I wanted was for it not to end! It's right there on my top romcoms list now.' Natalie Normann, author of Summer Island

'I simply couldn't put this down. I laughed out loud several times before I'd even finished the first chapter.' Jules Wake, author of The Spark and The Saturday Morning Park RunAmelia might have met The One. But is she twenty years too late?After her husband left her out of the blue, the only relationship 48-year-old Amelia Simpson has enjoyed recently is with Nutella and Pinot Grigio. While her 8-year-old twin boys, Jasper and Rupert, keep her busy, Amelia dreams of a life more than washing muddy rugby kits and weekly chats with best friends Sian and Jamie. Amelia needs some magic back in her life - but magic seems in short supply in her small Welsh town. So when she finds the phone number that was given to her twenty years ago by a handsome stranger in New York, Amelia wonders whether he might be The One That Got Away. But when Sian takes matters into her own hands, launching a worldwide hunt to find the handsome stranger Amelia met outside Tiffany's two decades ago, Amelia finds herself on a flight to the Big Apple to reconnect with her 'Perfect Patrick'. But as the two explore the sights of NYC, has Amelia reconnected with The One? Or will she discover that the sparkle she was missing is actually closer to home?A gorgeously funny and heart-warming debut romcom for fans of Sophie Ranald, Jo Watson and Beth O'Leary. Readers are falling in love with Twice in a Lifetime:'A joyous tale of rediscovering your dreams, love and sense of self. Sheer fun and absolute UpLit!' Pernille Hughes, Author, Probably the Best Kiss in the World'I love this book so much! All I wanted was for it not to end! It's right there on my top romcoms list now.' Natalie Normann, author of Summer Island'Wow, just wow...Right from chapter one I was hooked...It's funny, cute and romantic and that twist...What more can you ask for?' Reader Review'Such a cute read I read it in one sitting. This book had me smiling.' Reader Review'What a fantastic read! I enjoyed the characters in the book and the story line! This was a fun, fast read' Reader Review'This book is a GEM! It's painfully funny, totally real and the twists and turns, oh my goodness gracious!...such a feel good book.' Reader Review'What an enchanting novel...I certainly laughed out loud numerous times!' Reader Review