Independent
British Publisher
Candyfloss Press is an independent British publisher of sharp, character-driven fiction.
Our characters have history. Careers that peaked or quietly imploded. Relationships that ended with a solicitor or a suitcase. Adventures stopped and started or those over before they began. At the point where most stories finish, ours pick up.
We publish cosy mysteries where you recognise the sleuths, midlife romances with protagonists who know what a second chance costs, and thrillers driven by people who have a lot of life to juggle. From faded seaside towns to the back rooms of London pubs, our settings are as lived-in as our characters.
What connects every Candyfloss Press title is a refusal to treat midlife as the end. Our books are warm but not soft, funny but not frivolous, and deeply interested in the question most fiction ignores: what do you do when the world think you’re done?
Anglo-Irish Family Sagas
Breda Stewart writes sweeping, emotionally rich family sagas rooted in Anglo-Irish heritage, where secrets linger across generations and the past is never quite done with the present.
Her novels explore identity, belonging, and legacy, often set against evocative landscapes that mirror the emotional terrain of her characters. With a focus on complex relationships, inherited tensions, and the quiet strength of women navigating change, Breda's stories are both intimate and expansive.
Perfect for readers who enjoy layered storytelling, historical echoes, and deeply human drama.
Nostalgic Cosy Mystery
Kitty Brookstone writes stylish, character-driven cosy mysteries infused with nostalgia, glamour, and a distinctly British sense of humour.
Her flagship Fame & Fortune Mysteries follow Ron Ashcroft, a faded 1980s pop star, and his elegant wife Eva as they navigate murder, media, and the lingering chaos of celebrity life. Set in vibrant locations from British TV studios to international cultural hotspots, the series blends intrigue with warmth and wit.
Perfect for readers who love cosy mysteries with personality, nostalgia, and a touch of theatrical flair.
Midlife Romantic Fiction
Pippa Kine writes warm, witty romantic fiction about connection, second chances, and the unexpected ways lives intersect.
Her Crossed Wires series explores modern love sparked by unusual beginnings — wrong numbers, crossed signals, and chance encounters that turn into something more. Alongside this, her School Gate series captures the emotional and social landscape of midlife through the lens of parents, friendships, and the quiet dramas of everyday life.
Perfect for readers who enjoy heartfelt stories with charm, intelligence, and a modern perspective on love.
Humorous Women's Fiction
Daisy Penrose writes warm, funny, and sharply observed fiction about midlife, community, and the chaos of starting over.
Her Life at Paradise Park series is set in a British seaside holiday park where the residents form a lively, unconventional community. Through mishaps, misunderstandings, and moments of unexpected connection, Daisy explores what it means to rebuild a life when things haven't gone to plan.
She also writes the Time-Tangled series, following Mitzi Spinelli, a Canterbury shop owner whose collection of unusual objects has a habit of pulling her into the past to right historical wrongs.
Perfect for readers who love relatable characters, British settings, and humour grounded in real life.
Cosy Thrillers
Vivienne Knox writes intelligent, cosy thrillers that explore power, influence, and the hidden structures shaping modern life from the safe lens of its female protagonists.
She is the author of The Velvet Intelligence series, a glamorous but fun espionage saga set in the late twentieth century, inspired by Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials mystery, where a covert, elite network operates in the shadows of global politics and culture.
Her Art of Influence series follows a new generation navigating that same world in a more modern era, where reputation, manipulation, and visibility are as dangerous as any weapon.
Perfect for readers who enjoy clever mysteries with sharp humour.
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