Selfridges the scene for new M&B romance

Written By: Charlotte Williams Publication Date: Mon, 07/02/2011 - 12:29 Mills & Boon is publishing a book in association with department store Selfridges. The as-yet-untitled book will be published in December 2011, with author Heidi Rice to write the book from her desk in Mills & Boon's pop-up shop in the London store, where she has been since 7th January. It will be co-branded with both Mills & Boon and Selfridges logos, and sold through all Mills & Boon's usual retailers. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2011-02-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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