Hello and welcome to my website!

As you probably already know, I’m Emma Burstall and I write warm, funny, heartfelt books about women and for women. Please feel free to browse around and do get in touch. I'd love to hear what you think about my novels and what you're reading next.

My latest book, BENEATH THE LEMON TREES, is the first in a series for Boldwood Books, set in stunning Crete.

Heartbroken after the loss of a friend and the collapse of her marriage, Stella hopes this trip to the idyllic Greek island of Crete will give her and her family a chance to heal. And when she first steps into the breath-taking Villa Ariadne, with its views over the azure waters and intoxicating scent of lemons, her troubles seem to melt away.

Until the arrival of an old acquaintance, and an unwelcome revelation, threaten to undermine the peace at the villa, and Stella is forced to make a difficult decision.

But with the help of Crete’s beautiful scenery and the kindness of its locals, Stella is about to discover that Villa Ariadne can still offer an escape… and so much more. Can she open herself up to the possibility of love and find the strength to start again?

Before Beneath The Lemon Trees I wrote The House On Rockaway Beach, sweeping fiction about family ties, buried secrets and romance, set on New York’s sizzling urban beach.

Prior to this, I wrote the bestselling Tremarnock series, set in a fictional Cornish fishing village. Although I live in London now, I used to work in Cornwall, which I adore, and I still visit as often as I can.

There’s some information about all my books here, plus some of my news, short stories and reviews.

Have a good day – and don't forget to email me!

Emma x