Dani Atkins wins the Jackie Collins Romantic Thriller Award at the 2023 Romantic Novel Awards

Dani Atkins has won the Jackie Collins Romantic Thriller Award at the 2023 Romantic Novel Awards for her compelling novel SIX DAYS. Dani was announced as winner at last night’s Romantic Novel Award ceremony at the Leonardo Royal Hotel London City, with actor Peter Davison presenting.

Launched in 2015, the Romantic Novel Awards celebrate excellence in romantic fiction, and the Jackie Collins Romantic Thriller Award is for stories featuring a substantial thriller, suspense, mystery or crime story, alongside or fully entwined with a romantic story. Dani is already a recipient of three Romantic Novel Awards, with THIS LOVE winning the Goldsboro Romantic Book of the Year Award 2018 and the Epic Novel of the Year Award 2018, and A SKY FULL OF STARS winning the Contemporary Romantic Novel Award in 2022.

SIX DAYS was published by Head of Zeus in the UK in hardback in April 2022 and in paperback in January 2023. It follows one love story between two people across six days.

In SIX DAYS, Gemma knows that she and Finn are destined to be together. They are soulmates. But then, on their wedding day, he never arrives at the church. Gemma is convinced Finn wouldn't abandon her like this, even though he has disappeared once before. But back then he had a reason. She feels sure something terrible has happened, but no one else is convinced. Even the police aren't concerned, telling Gemma most people who disappear usually turn up in a week... assuming they want to be found, that is.

For the next six days Gemma frantically searches for Finn, even though every shocking revelation is telling her to give up on him. Before long, even she begins to doubt her own memories of their love. How long can she hold on to her faith in Finn if everyone is telling her to let him go?

Dani is currently writing her next novel for Head of Zeus.

Praise for SIX DAYS

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‘A well-paced, good-natured and emotional novel.’ – Wendy Holden, The Daily Mail

‘A page-turner that packs a real emotional punch.’ – Zoe West, Women’s Weekly

‘Emotional and compelling.’ – Claire Frost, Fabulous Magazine

‘A tender and emotional tale, SIX DAYS will have readers frantically turning the pages to see if Gemma's faith in Finn is justified.’ – Sinead Crowley

‘Guaranteed to keep late night page-turners agog, Dani Atkins gives us a heroine who takes nothing lying down, not even being abandoned at the altar. I loved Gemma’s tenacity. Trusting the power of love is tougher than it looks, as this delicious romantic mystery proves.’ – Fiona Walker

‘This engaging and expressive relationship story examines love, trust, and resolve when a groom goes missing, leaving his bride at the altar. A gorgeous and thoughtful relationship tale with bite and intrigue as well as love and friendship. This novel takes you by the hand and expands through your thoughts as you live alongside Gemma when her fiancé fails to turn up at their wedding… Dani Atkins has the most thought-provoking pen, her words don’t just reach inside and touch my heart, they also shake emotions, hit thoughts, and leave the characters and story a part of me. I always look forward to her novels, she is such a consistent writer, though she certainly knows how to keep your feelings hovering on the edge of free-fall... This is most definitely a story about a love, it also successfully balances tension, particularly as it weaves its way towards the end. SIX DAYS is a page-turning, stimulating absolute beauty of a novel, that I can recommend heart and soul.’ – Liz Robinson, LoveReading

‘I couldn’t put it down… [a] truly captivating romantic read…It’s an emotional character-driven weepie that I absolutely adored.’ – Janet Gordon, Annabel & Grace

‘A heart-tugging romance with lovely characters.’ – The People’s Friend

About Dani Atkins
Dani Atkins was born in London, and grew up in Cockfosters, Hertfordshire. She now lives in a 350-year-old cottage with her husband, one Siamese cat and a very soppy Border Collie.

Dani has been writing for fun all her life but, following the 2013 publication of her novel FRACTURED (Head of Zeus), she has made writing her full-time career. FRACTURED has since been published in sixteen languages and has sold more than half a million copies since first publication in the UK.

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SIX DAYS by Dani Atkins shortlisted for 2023 Romantic Novel Awards

SIX DAYS by Dani Atkins has been shortlisted for the Jackie Collins Award for Romantic Thrillers in the 2023 Romantic Novel Awards.

Launched in 1960, the Romantic Novel Awards celebrate excellence in romantic fiction in all its forms, while the Jackie Collins Award specifically rewards stories that intertwine romance with thriller or suspense elements. The other shortlisted titles for the Jackie Collins Award are: COLD SILENCE by Toni Anderson, MY OTHER HUSBAND by Dorothy Koomson, THE SERIAL KILLER’S GIRL by L.H. Stacey and A MURDER OF CROWS by Sarah Yarwood-Lovett.

Dani is already a recipient of two Romantic Novel Awards, with THIS LOVE winning the Romantic Novel of the Year Award in 2018 and A SKY FULL OF STARS winning the Contemporary Award for Romantic Fiction in 2021.

The winners of the 2023 awards will be announced on the Monday 6th March 2023.

SIX DAYS was published in paperback by Head of Zeus earlier this month, and in hardback in April 2022. It follows Gemma in the aftermath of her disastrous wedding where her beloved fiancé didn’t show. She is sure that Finn would never jilt her – so where is he? She has six days to find him before it's too late…

Dani is currently working on her next novel, which will be published by Head of Zeus in 2024.

About Dani Atkins

Dani Atkins was born in London, and grew up in Cockfosters, Hertfordshire. She now lives in a 350-year-old cottage with her husband, one Siamese cat and a very soppy Border Collie.

Dani has been writing for fun all her life but, following the 2013 publication of her novel FRACTURED, made writing her full-time career. FRACTURED has since been published in sixteen languages and has sold more than half a million copies since first publication in the UK.

Dani is the author of many other bestselling novels (THE WEDDING DRESS, A SKY FULL OF STARS, A MILLION DREAMS, THE STORY OF US, OUR SONG, THIS LOVE and WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING) and PERFECT STRANGERS, a standalone eBook novella.

Praise for SIX DAYS

‘SIX DAYS starts where most romantic fiction ends, at the altar, but this is neither a straightforward wedding day, nor a straightforward love story. Gemma and Finn have hit several speed-bumps during their lives but she is convinced that he genuinely loves her and when he disappears on their wedding day, may be the only one who still believes in him. A tender and emotional tale, SIX DAYS will have readers frantically turning the pages to see if Gemma's faith in Finn is justified.’ – Sinead Crowley

‘Guaranteed to keep late night page-turners agog, Dani Atkins gives us a heroine who takes nothing lying down, not even being abandoned at the altar. I loved Gemma’s tenacity. Trusting to the power of love is tougher than it looks, as this delicious romantic mystery proves.’ – Fiona Walker

‘A well-paced, good-natured and emotional novel.’ – Wendy Holden, The Daily Mail

‘A page-turner that packs a real emotional punch.’ – Zoe West, Women’s Weekly

‘Emotional and compelling.’ – Claire Frost, Fabulous Magazine

 

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DANI ATKINS WINS RNA CONTEMPORARY ROMANTIC NOVEL AWARD

The biggest of congratulations to Dani Atkins who has won the Contemporary Romantic Novel Award in the 2022 Romantic Novel Awards for her captivating novel A SKY FULL OF STARS.

Launched in 2015, the Romantic Novel Awards celebrate excellence in romantic fiction and this year’s winners were announced during an awards ceremony at the Leonardo Royal Hotel London City, 8-14 Cooper’s Row, London EC3N 2BQ, on Monday 7th March 2022. Best-selling novelist Jo Thomas led the ceremony, whilst BAFTA-longlisted film producer Lizzie Gillett presented the Jackie Collins Award for Romantic Thrillers, and Eastenders actor Larry Lamb presented the remainder of the awards.

Dani is already a recipient of a Romantic Novel Award, with THIS LOVE winning the Romantic Novel of the Year Award in 2018.

A SKY FULL OF STARS was published by Head of Zeus in the UK in February 2021 and follows the heart-breaking story of a family shattered by tragedy.

Alex, overwhelmed by his responsibilities as a single father, doesn’t know how he’ll carry on without his beloved wife Lisa. However, when he meets four strangers whose lives were profoundly changed by her, he begins to realise the world may not be as cruel and senseless as it seems. Perhaps, after all, the future is written in the stars...

And, in further Dani Atkins news, Dani’s latest novel SIX DAYS will be published by Head of Zeus in hardback on the 14th of April. You can pre-order it here.

Praise for A SKY FULL OF STARS

‘The subject matter is sensitively handled though have tissues on standby.’ — Belfast Telegraph

 ‘A powerful story addressing issues of love and loss - and just a hint that perhaps fate has brought them all together for a reason.’ — My Weekly   

 ‘The queen of emotional love stories returns with another gorgeous read . . . Don’t forget the tissues!’ — The Sun

 ‘A beautiful story.’ — Bella

 ‘Dani Atkins' captivating story is a rollercoaster of a read, infused with heart-breaking tragedy and an uplifting sense of hope.’ — Woman’s Own

 ‘It is impossible to get through a Dani Atkins novel without shedding a tear – or 20 –and this rule very much applies to this, her latest heart-wrenching romance… A book about grief and loss that also has a strong feel-good element to it too.’ — Isabelle Broom, Woman & Home, ‘24 of the best romance books to read whether you're after love or lust

About Dani Atkins

Dani Atkins was born in London, and grew up in Cockfosters, Hertfordshire. She now lives in a 350-year-old cottage with her husband, one Siamese cat and a very soppy Border Collie.

Dani has been writing for fun all her life but, following the 2013 publication of her novel FRACTURED (Head of Zeus), she has made writing her full-time career. FRACTURED has since been published in sixteen languages and has sold more than half a million copies since first publication in the UK. In 2018, THIS LOVE won the Romantic Novel of the Year Award at the RNA awards in London.

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Buy A SKY FULL OF STARS here.

A RATION BOOK CHRISTMAS BROADCAST MAKES RNA SHORTLIST

We’re so pleased that Jean Fullerton’s Christmas novella, A RATION BOOK CHRISTMAS BROADCAST, has been shortlisted for the Shorter Romantic Novel in the 2022 Romantic Novel Awards.

Launched in 2015, the Romantic Novel Awards celebrate excellence in romantic fiction and this year’s winners will be announced at an awards ceremony on the 7th of March at the Leonardo Royal Hotel London City.

A RATION BOOK CHRISTMAS BROADCAST was published in the UK in November 2021 and features the large, rambunctious Brogan family from Jean’s ‘East End Ration Book’ series.  

Grace Meredith, the BBC Outside Broadcasting unit’s assistant, is thrust into the Brogan’s warm and bustling world when they are chosen to be interviewed on the ‘Just Ordinary Folk’ Christmas programme. Things don’t quite go to plan, however, when she meets Giovanni Fabrino of the Royal Engineers. With the Christmas Eve deadline fast approaching she doesn’t have time for distractions, but Gio keeps appearing, and they start to fall in love…

The last book in the ‘East End Ration Book’ series, A RATION BOOK VICTORY, will be published by Corvus in May this year.

Praise for Jean’s ‘East End Ration Book’ series:

‘A real page-turner with larger-than-life characters and convincing period detail’ ― Daily Express

‘Richly-textured and engrossing...  Jean Fullerton's meticulous research and background knowledge enable her to create a wholly convincing and engaging wartime novel... Completely immersive. With humour to lighten the mood as well it can be laugh-out-loud funny as well as deeply poignant, but it is the emotional richness and heart to the book that draws the story together and makes this such a rewarding read.’ ― Nicola Cornick

‘Lovely... The author's writing captures the atmosphere and emotions and difficulties of life during wartime. It is a great piece of historical fiction which centres on World War II... The book was an emotional read with a few tears along the way.’ ― New Books Magazine

‘Charming and full of detail... You will ride emotional highs and lows... Beautifully written.’ ― The Lady

About Jean Fullerton

Jean was born and bred in the overcrowded streets surrounding London Docks where her family have lived since 1825. Being born within the sound of Bow Bells, she’s a true cockney who grew up in what was then the working-class dockland community in Wapping and Stepney, East London. All her published books are set in the streets and alleyways she roamed as a child.

Jean worked for 30 years as a community nurse in East London, starting as a staff nurse and finishing as a university lecturer in Health Studies at London South Bank University.

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A SKY FULL OF STARS SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2022 ROMANTIC NOVEL AWARDS

We’re delighted that A SKY FULL OF STARS by bestselling author Dani Atkins has been shortlisted for the Contemporary Romantic Novel Award in the 2022 Romantic Novel Awards.

Launched in 2015, the Romantic Novel Awards celebrate excellence in romantic fiction and this year’s winners will be announced at an awards ceremony on the 7th of March at the Leonardo Royal Hotel London City. Dani is already a recipient of a Romantic Novel Award, with THIS LOVE winning the Romantic Novel of the Year Award in 2018.

A SKY FULL OF STARS was published by Head of Zeus in the UK in February 2021 and follows the heart-breaking story of a family shattered by tragedy.

Alex, overwhelmed by his responsibilities as a single father, doesn’t know how he’ll carry on without his beloved wife Lisa. However, when he meets four strangers whose lives were profoundly changed by her, he begins to realise the world may not be as cruel and senseless as it seems. Perhaps, after all, the future is written in the stars...

And, in further Dani Atkins news, THE WEDDING DRESS will be published by Head of Zeus in paperback this week, on 3rd Feb, and her new novel, SIX DAYS, in hardback on 14th April.

 

Praise for A SKY FULL OF STARS

‘The subject matter is sensitively handled though have tissues on standby.’ — Belfast Telegraph

 ‘A powerful story addressing issues of love and loss - and just a hint that perhaps fate has brought them all together for a reason.’ — My Weekly   

 ‘The queen of emotional love stories returns with another gorgeous read… Don’t forget the tissues!’ — The Sun

 ‘A beautiful story.’ — Bella

 ‘Dani Atkins' captivating story is a rollercoaster of a read, infused with heart-breaking tragedy and an uplifting sense of hope.’ — Woman’s Own

 ‘It is impossible to get through a Dani Atkins novel without shedding a tear – or 20 –and this rule very much applies to this, her latest heart-wrenching romance… A book about grief and loss that also has a strong feel-good element to it too.’ — Isabelle Broom, Woman & Home, ‘24 of the best romance books to read whether you're after love or lust’

 

About Dani Atkins

Dani Atkins was born in London, and grew up in Cockfosters, Hertfordshire. She now lives in a 350-year-old cottage with her husband, one Siamese cat and a very soppy Border Collie.

Dani has been writing for fun all her life but, following the 2013 publication of her novel FRACTURED (Head of Zeus), she has made writing her full-time career. FRACTURED has since been published in sixteen languages and has sold more than half a million copies since first publication in the UK. In 2018, THIS LOVE won the Romantic Novel of the Year Award at the RNA awards in London.

Follow Dani on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.