A BASINGSTOKE author has published her first cross-Atlantic romance novel, which has received five-star ratings from readers. 

Hannah Lloyd, who writes under the name H R Lloyd and is also a full-time housing admin worker, is celebrating the success of her debut novel, Take Me Home.

Hannah, who is a creative writing graduate, admits publishing her first novel has been a long time in the making.

She said: “I have been working on Take Me Home in one form or another for so long that I can’t remember if there was a particular inspiration for starting.

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“Mostly stories just come to me on the cusp of sleep. I used to love writing stories as a child and always enjoyed creative writing projects in school.

"This is my first published novel, and I aim to keep publishing romantic novels!”

Take Me Home follows the fortunes of protagonist Hayleigh who married into New York royalty following a whirlwind romance.

While many look on with envy - the perfect husband, the stylish penthouse and the Manhattan social status - she has the lifestyle many imagine.

Hannah’s unpredictable novel takes Hayleigh back to her rural English roots in pursuit of happiness and answers.

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The 32-year-old explained that the book is about a little fish in a big pond, feeling out of place and overwhelmed by her life in New York, where she has gone from being the life and soul of the party to feeling inadequate by the accomplished people around her in Manhattan.

Hayleigh is left to decide whether her future will be in England or New York.

Although Take Me Home is a standalone story, Hannah is already working on a second novel.

For more information go to amazon.co.uk/Take-Me-Home-H-R-Lloyd.