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Lucy Diamond

A pseudonym used by Sue Mongredien

Lucy Diamond is an English author of chick lit novels. She was born in 1970 and grew up in Nottingham. Her novels are Any Way You Want Me, Over You, Hens Reunited, Sweet Temptations, and The Beach Café.

In 2011 "Sweet Temptations" was shortlisted for the Melissa Nathan Award for Comedy Romance.

Her real name is Sue Mongredien, under which name she has authored several children's books, including books in The Sleepover Club series.

Genres: Romance, General Fiction

New and upcoming books

February 2027

The Storyteller's Secret

Novels

   Any Way You Want Me (2007)
   Over You (2008)
   Hens Reunited (2009)
   Sweet Temptation (2010)
   The Beach Cafe (2011)
   Summer With My Sister (2012)
   Me and Mr Jones (2013)
   One Night in Italy (2014)
   The Year of Taking Chances (2014)
   Summer at Shell Cottage (2015)
   The Secrets of Happiness (2016)
   The House of New Beginnings (2017)
   On a Beautiful Day (2018)
   Something to Tell You (2018)
   An Almost Perfect Holiday (2019)
   The Promise (2020)
   Anything Could Happen (2021)
   The Best Days of our Lives (2023)
   I Remember Paris (2023)
   The Island Getaway (2025)
   The Storyteller's Secret (2027)

Novellas and Short Stories

Christmas at the Beach Cafe (2013)
Christmas Gifts at the Beach Cafe (2014)

Series contributed to

Quick Reads 2016
A Baby at the Beach Cafe (2016)

Omnibus editions show

Lucy Diamond recommends

Sisters of the Midnight Sun (2026)
Fiona Valpy
"Atmospheric and intriguing - a deftly woven tale of grief, sisterhood and hope."

Secrets Between Friends (2026)
Sheila O'Flanagan
"A warm, sensitive story about the power of female friendship . . . and the joy of second chances."

A Cottage in the Country (2026)
Katie Fforde
"An escapist, romantic story of love, friendship and gorgeous houses... Warm, wise and wonderful."

The Sunshine Man (2025)
Emma Stonex
"This dark, compelling novel of trauma, revenge and damaged lives really got under my skin ... The prose shines with beauty, the characters are vividly drawn and the plot hurtles headlong towards its unforgettable ending."

The Fisherman's Gift (2025)
Julia R Kelly
"A beautiful story of grief, hope and love; of dark snowy nights, the mysteries of the sea and, above all, redemption."

Statistically Speaking (2024)
Debbie Johnson
"Uplifting, poignant and very funny."

The Unforgettable Loretta, Darling (2024)
Katherine Blake
"Great fun - Loretta is glorious!"

From Now Until Forever (2023)
Rowan Coleman
"Gloriously romantic and deeply moving, this is a centuries-spanning story of love and hope that dazzles with its ambition and originality."

The Shell House Detectives (2023)
(Shell House Detectives Mystery, book 1)
Emylia Hall
"A big-hearted page-turner with twists you won't see coming and the best pair of amateur sleuths I've read in a long time. I loved it!"

The Other Side of Mrs. Wood (2023)
Lucy Barker
"A joy to read, completely fresh and original with a wonderful cast of characters. An exhilarating gallop through Victorian London, featuring rival mediums, dark secrets and some truly delicious double-crossing. Witty, evocative writing and wonderfully drawn characters add up to a huge treat of a novel."

The Collected Regrets of Clover (2023)
Mikki Brammer
"A beautiful, uplifting novel about unexpected friendship, a decades-old love story, and finding the courage to live your best life."

Tell Me Everything (2022)
Laura Kay
"Truly joyful and uplifting, with a great cast of characters, this is a big-hearted story about what really matters in life: friends, family and love."

The Silent Treatment (2020)
Abbie Greaves
"A tender, heartfelt portrayal of a long marriage with all its secrets. Cleverly structured and beautifully written, this novel celebrates love, hope - and the importance of finding the right words."

The 24-Hour Cafe (2020)
Libby Page
"Feel-good and uplifting, this charming novel is full of heart."

If I Never Met You (2019)
Mhairi McFarlane
"A funny, smart and wonderfully romantic book about faking it… and making it. I loved every page."

My Lemon Grove Summer (2019)
Jo Thomas
"What a gorgeous book! Reading it felt like the best kind of holiday!"

The Flatshare (2019)
Beth O'Leary
"Deliciously funny and truly uplifting, this is a heartwarming story of friendship, love and starting over. I adored Tiffy and Leon, and you will too."

How Do You Like Me Now? (2018)
Holly Bourne
"Smart, witty and perceptive."

A Family Recipe (2018)
Veronica Henry
"Truly blissful escapism."

We Own the Sky (2018)
Luke Allnutt
"Deeply affecting. A beautiful, remarkable book."

The Man Who Didn't Call (2017)
Rosie Walsh
"A gorgeous love story with a dark secret at its heart. Beautifully written, this is full of tenderness, humour and warmth ? I adored it."

The Kicking the Bucket List (2017)
Cathy Hopkins
"Warm, wise and full of heart."

The Assistants (2016)
Camille Perri
"The Assistants is fresh, smart and very funny - I absolutely loved it."

The Butterfly Summer (2016)
Harriet Evans
"Great characters, gorge house, intriguing mystery, what's not to love?"

The Accident (2014)
C L Taylor
"Twisty, dark and utterly compelling."

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