Lisa Darcy

Lisa’s passion is for writing fiction about women in their thirties and forties navigating friendships, careers, romance and ultimately triumphing over adversity.

With several previously published novels under her alter ego, Lisa’s seventh novel, Lily’s Little Flower Shop was published by Bloodhound Books UK in May 2021, and since published in France as L’adorable boutique de fleurs de Lily. In Italy as Il piccolo negozio di Fiori di and as an audiobook in English. Her My Big Greek Holiday was published in paperback by Bloodhound Books UK in August 2021, also available as an audiobook. Lisa’s Should You Keep A Secret? Was published by Bloodhound Books UK in April 2022.

A creative writing teacher, Lisa also presents workshops, has been on panels at RWA conferences, GenreCon, Sydney Writers’ Festival and many regional writers’ festivals, including the inaugural Berry Writers’ Festival, 2022.

What resonates with her readers is whether navigating family dynamics, friendships, careers, or romance, ultimately the women in Lisa’s books triumph over adversity.

‘I like writing stories that balance elements of drama and comedy – dramedy. A common thread throughout my novels is women finding the strength to move forward when faced with challenging circumstances. These characters deal with real-life circumstances such as divorce, betrayal, heartache, and addiction, with behaviours that are unpredictable, messy, flawed, and generally lead to more chaos with a sprinkling of humour. Hopefully readers recognise a little of themselves in the way these relatable characters ultimately reinvent themselves for a more promising and fulfilling future,’ Lisa said.

Follow Lisa:

‘Christmas Actually’, published by Bloodhound Books UK 3/10/24, the audiobook on 4/11//24, is available in all the usual places.

Kate Cavendish: Photographer, mother, sister, wife, daughter, friend, and pet wrangler. Not great in the kitchen or at wearing heels. Like walking a tightrope, Kate’s life requires focus and balance.  She’s also stuck in a rut. That is until a former colleague contacts her and offers her a chance to fulfil her lifelong dream of becoming a successful photographer. Christmas Actually is a snapshot of modern family life; addressing Instagram to motherhood, and everything in between.

Christmas Actually was a category finalist in Women’s Fiction in the American Writing Awards 2024.

Print ISBN ‏ : ‎978-1917214636

Kindle ASIN ‏ : ‎B0DFQFGJZP

Audio ASIN ‏ : ‎B0DDR1VW41

Great reviews: –

• A delight! A fantastic festive read, but this isn’t a book that’s just for Christmas. I highly recommend it.
  5 stars, R. Gray, Amazon reviewer
• Holidays with family…we can all relate! If you’re looking for a fun holiday book to read this season, this is a good one! It has it all – family drama, friendship and romance, all wrapped up in one big holiday bow!
  5 stars, Lovemybooks2020, Amazon reviewer
• A very cute Christmas story, but so much more besides. I loved this book. It was beautifully written and so well observed. If you’re looking for a delicious Christmas story, look no further.
  5 stars Saidy Hollands, Amazon reviewer

A very cute Christmas story, but so much more besides. I loved this book. It was beautifully written and so well observed. If you’re looking for a delicious Christmas story, look no further.

5 stars Saidy Hollands, Amazon reviewer

A festive drama. Kate Cavendish is offered the chance of her dream job to work as a photographer. Can she do it? Being a busy mum, sister, daughter and wife. On top of all this there is the countdown to Christmas, her sister’s approaching the due date, Kate is her birth partner, and her mum and dad are getting married again, to each other. A great festive drama set in Australia.

The Pact by Lisa Darcy was published by Wings ePress Inc on 1^st April 2024 and is available from Amazon/Kindle and Wings ePress

Sisters are for life, aren’t they? The Pact is a gripping narrative about winning and losing, and pushing through when you have nothing left to give. Samantha and Annie Callahan are successful doubles champions–the toast of the Olympics, Wimbledon and Flushing Meadow. But their partnership spirals out of control when Annie’s new boyfriend announces their engagement at the Australian Open. Amidst rising anger and betrayal, Samantha does the unthinkable after a devastating Wimbledon loss. The sisters must confront the past to take control of the present. But can Samantha and Annie both win?

ISBN ‏ : ‎979-8891979956

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CY97YHCH (eBook)

“Sprightly…well crafted and lively…containing sharp insights…” – Sydney Morning Herald
“Enjoy this sharp, snappy lesson in survival and success.” – Woman’s Day
“This pacy and funny novel is plot driven… and genuinely witty.” – Sunday Age
“Darcy does what she does best…intermingles romance and personal crisis.” West Australian

Brightside Story Studio has a great interview with Lisa.

Should You Keep a Secret? by Lisa Darcy is available from good bookshops and as a paperback, eBook or audiobook at Amazon/Kindle. Previously published as Stella Makes Good (2012), it has been updated and retitled for this new edition.

Two women have learned something shocking about their friend’s husband—and revealing it could either save her or destroy her . . .

During a night out at the pub, Stella and Carly accept an invitation to a local party, but the scene they find there is not what they expected. It’s a swingers’ event—and their friend Jesse’s husband is there among the swingers.

Now the two women aren’t sure what to do. Stella, is inclined to keep quiet. She doesn’t want to poke her nose into someone else’s marriage. The last thing she needs is more stress. Carly, on the other hand, thinks telling the truth is the right thing to do.

As the two deal with their own personal lives—Stella facing a marital separation and an ailing mother-in-law, Carly coping with loneliness as her husband works long hours—they find themselves blurting out the shocking news. And even as dark secrets about Jesse’s situation are revealed, Stella and Carly will make some discoveries of their own.

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1914614836

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09VHW9QZ7

“A tale of love, loss and friendship, Should You Keep a Secret? is a very thought provoking read. I loved the plot of this book and was immediately invested in it from the opening chapter.” – Marnie

“In life there are always surprises and unexpected turns and this book definitely covers a lot of those.” – Caterina

“You will feel the characters despair, happiness and strength. With moments of laugh, and cry this is a book that will leave you thinking about it long after finishing the last page.” – Vivian

Brightside Story Studio has a great interview with Lisa.

My Big Greek Holiday by Lisa Darcy available from good bookshops, and as a paperback, eBook or audiobook at Amazon/Kindle and Audible. Previously published as Claudia’s Big Break (2011), it has been updated and retitled for this new edition.

Will she get more than a tan?

On an all-expenses-paid holiday, Claudia Taylor jets off to glorious Santorini with her two best friends, Tara and Sophie. But when her simple task of handing over a flash drive becomes complicated, and the handsome Jack tries to romance her, Claudia’s holiday becomes less relaxing than she’d hoped.

Sophie, a former high-flying lawyer turned mother of one, is no longer sure what the future holds. Tara is toying with the idea of leaving her less-than-satisfying job to realise a long-held ambition to be a writer. After taking stock of their lives will they all find what they are looking for?

One thing is for sure, life will never be the same for Claudia and her friends after their much-needed holiday in paradise.

My Big Greek Holiday’is a funny, thoughtful novel about friendship, romance, laughter and shopping – with some drunken karaoke thrown in. Take a look!

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1914614293

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B099KDMHH3

“Yet another great read from Lisa Darcy!” – Susannah Hardy.

“Fun romantic comedy set in stunning Santorini.” – Chris Harriot.

“I want to go to Santorini!” – Mia

Brightside Story Studio has a great interview with Lisa.

Lily’s Little Flower Shop by Lisa Darcy – available from good bookshops, and as a paperback, eBook or audiobook at Amazon/Kindle, Booktopia and Audible.

Can life ever be a bed of roses?

When Lily misses out on a well-deserved promotion the day her boyfriend is offered a job overseas, she faces a choice: should she embrace an expat life, or follow her childhood dream and become a florist? Deciding to follow her heart, she moves to the coast and decides to start again. But fitting into the tight-knit community proves harder than she expected.

As she navigates new friendships, financial worries and the pull of returning to her city life, she learns how flowers can bring her the happiness she’s been looking for. And when romance appears on the horizon, Lily realises she can’t commit until she reconciles her mistakes. Can she overcome her past and learn the true meaning of love?

Lilly’s Little Flower Shop is the perfect heartwarming read for fans of authors like Heidi Swain, Holly Martin and Jill Mansell. Take a look.

ISBN: 9781913942533

Lily’s Little Flower Shop was published on 19th May 2021

See great reviews of the book.

Brightside Story Studio has a great interview with Lisa.