#Coverreveal: Girl in Red Velvet by Margaret James @majanovelist @ChocLituk

Oh my goodness, it’s been far too long since we had the pleasure of a new book from Margaret James! From the moment I heard this one being whispered about, my excitement level has steadily risen – and today it’s such a pleasure to be revealing the simply perfect (and rather gorgeous) cover for Girl in Red Velvet. Published by Choc Lit, it’s available on exclusive pre-order from Apple iBooks at 99p/¢, but if that’s not your favourite platform, there’s not too long to wait – it will be released on all other ebook platforms on Tuesday 25th April.

Let’s take a closer look…

Will loving two men tear your heart apart?

It’s the 1960s and Lily Denham is about to begin her studies at Oxford University.

On her first day she meets Harry Gale and Max Farley, two fellow undergraduates who are both full of mischievous charm. The three of them become firm great friends and enjoy exploring everything Oxford has to offer, from riotous parties to punting up the river on sunny afternoons.

However, something threatens to disrupt the fun, because Lily soon realises she’s falling for both of her new-found friends, men who might offer her two very different futures  – but who will she pick? Harry is generous and kind, reliable and trustworthy. Max embodies the spirit of the sixties; adventurous and rebellious, but possibly a little bit dangerous as well.

As university ends and Lily struggles to make her mark on the vibrant fashion scene, she must make a decision. But she soon becomes aware that the wrong decision could have devastating consequences for her own future and for Max’s and Harry’s futures, too…

Girl in Red Velvet is book 6 in the Charton Minster Series (The Silver Locket, The Golden Chain, The Penny Bangle, The Wedding Diary & Magic Sometimes Happens).

I’m sure I won’t be the only reader looking forward to this one – Margaret, it’s so lovely to have you back!

About the author

Margaret James was born and brought up in Hereford and now lives in Devon. She studied English at London University, and has written many short stories, articles and serials for magazines. She is the author of sixteen published novels.

Her debut novel for Choc Lit, The Silver Locket, received a glowing review from the Daily Mail and reached the Top 20 Small Publishers Fiction List in November 2010 and in the same year a Reviewers’ Choice Award from Single Titles. The Golden Chain also hit the Top 20 Small Publishers Fiction List in May 2011.

Margaret is a long standing contributor to Writing Magazine for which she writes the Fiction Focus column and an author interview for each issue. She’s also a creative writing tutor for the London School of Journalism.

Margaret loves hearing from her readers, and can be found on both Facebook and Twitter – and you’ll find her blog here.