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Paige Toon is an author of contemporary romance, young adult, and chick lit novels.

Raised in England, Australia and the U.S thanks to her father who was a race car driver, her books are reflective of her background, as they have been set in sweltering locations across the globe.

A graduate of philosophy, Paige worked at teen, film and women's magazines, before moving to Heat magazine where she served as the Reviews Editor.

Her books have sold over 1.5 million copies across the globe.

Married with two small children, Paige currently lives with her family in Cambridge.

More about Paige Toon

Genres: Chick Lit, Contemporary , Romance, Young Adult

Born: 1975

United Kingdom

Website: https://www.paigetoon.com

Non Series

  • Lucy in the Sky (2007)
  • Chasing Daisy (2009)
  • Pictures of Lily (2010)
  • The Longest Holiday (2013)
  • Thirteen Weddings (2014)
  • The Sun in Her Eyes (2015)
  • The One We Fell in Love With (2016)
  • Five Years From Now (2018)
  • If You Could Go Anywhere (2019)
  • The Minute I Saw You (2020)
  • The Last Piece of My Heart (2020)

Jessie Jefferson Series

  1. The Accidental Life of Jessie Jefferson (2014)
  2. I Knew You Were Trouble (2015)
  3. All About the Hype (2016)

Johnny Be Good Series

  1. Johnny Be Good (2008)
  2. Baby Be Mine (2011)
  3. Johnny's Girl (2013)

Novellas

  1. A Christmas Wedding (2019)

One Perfect Series

  1. One Perfect Summer (2012)
  2. One Perfect Christmas (2012)

Short Story Collection

  1. One Perfect Christmas and Other Stories (2018)

Detailed book overview

Non Series

Lucy in the Sky

“Two continents: two very different men.”

While preparing for a long haul flight back to Australia after nearly a decade, Lucy receives a text on her phone.

Although she hopes that it's from her London-based lawyer boyfriend, James, the text is apparently from a woman who claims to have slept with her Lucy’s boyfriend multiple times within the last month.

Stuck on a plane, Lucy doesn’t know what to think, even though James assures her that his mates are just pulling a prank on him.

The plot however thickens when Lucy, upon landing in Sydney for the wedding of her best friend, Molly, finds herself drawn to Nathan—Molly's free spirited brother-in-law.

Author: Paige Toon
First Release: 2007
ISBN: 978-1471129612
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Chasing Daisy

“If you are going to fall too fast, then be prepared to crash.”

Daisy Rogers’s heart is in a perilous place.

Other than the fact that she hasn’t gotten over her celebrity ex who dumped her, Daisy is also madly in love with Formula 1 race driver, William Trust. Will however isn’t in the market, as he is in a relationship with his childhood sweetheart.

From Australia to Monaco, and Brazil to Singapore, best friends Daisy and Holly journey across the globe as hospitality girls on the Grand Prix.

But as secrets between the two girls grow, so does the promise of an epic culmination.

Author: Paige Toon
First Release: 2009
ISBN: 978-1471129605
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Pictures of Lily

‘Will you marry me?’

It certainly caught me by surprise when Richard proposed to me.

How could I accept when my whole heart belongs to someone else?

A decade ago, a sixteen-year-old Lily gave hear heart to someone that she shouldn’t have.

But despite the years that have passed, Lily can’t help but think about him all the time.

And now Richard, who has been her boyfriend for two years, has knelt down on one knee.

Now engaged and residing in Sydney, Lily still can’t forget about her one true love.

So when the past clashes with the present, whose heart will she shatter on top of hers?

Author: Paige Toon
First Release: 2010
ISBN: 978-1471129599
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
The Longest Holiday

Laura and her husband have been married for seven months now.

However, a week prior to their wedding, Matthew messed up badly.

Desperate to escape the shame that has befallen her marriage, Laura is dragged by her closed friend, Marty, to Florida's Key West.

It should be a blissful time of drinks and handsome men—just what the doctor recommended.

Soon enough, Laura’s attention is drawn to a wickedly attractive Cuban scuba diver named Leo.

But before she knows it, her holiday is over.

Is it time for Laura to face reality or has this holiday romance only just began?

Author: Paige Toon
First Release: 2013
ISBN: 978-1471171079
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Thirteen Weddings

Although Bronte never managed to get Alex out of her mind, the last thing she ever expected as to meet him again after their one-night stand.

Despite her excitement after finding out that the two are now workmates, Bronte is shattered after learning that Alex is engaged to the woman he was trying to forget the night they crossed paths.

Desperate to forget about him, Bronte takes up wedding photography as a part-time job; pulling through one wedding after the other.

As Alex’s big day draws closer, and their attraction intensifies, will Bronte fight for the happiness that she deserves? Or will she watch him fly away?

Author: Paige Toon
First Release: 2014
ISBN: 978-1471113413
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
The Sun in Her Eyes

Although Amber can barely remember anything about the day that her mother died in a tragic road accident, she has never forgotten the mysterious person at the scene.

Nearly three decades later, that person is still trying to find Amber.

Now married to Ned and living in the UK, Amber travels back to Australia after receiving news about her ailing father.

Far away from her husband, she finds solace at the hands of her oldest pals.

Although Ethan has never been nothing more than a good friend to her, her feelings for him are reignited.

Nothing will be the same again after Amber receives a letter from her late mother.

Author: Paige Toon
First Release: 2015
ISBN: 978-1471185410
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
The One We Fell in Love With

Phoebe has a tough choice to make. Should she get married and commit her entire future, or go back to the Alps to follow her dreams?

Eliza’s heart belongs to someone who can never be hers—at least not anymore. But come to think of it, was he ever hers? Her hopes of becoming an accomplished musician are also fading quickly.

Rose no longer has a job and a man in her life. As if that were not enough, she has no other option but to go back and live with her mother.

What do these three different women have in common? They all fell in love with Angus.

Author: Paige Toon
First Release: 2016
ISBN: 978-1471138430
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Five Years From Now

“They were perfect for each other. The only problem was that they met at the wrong time.”

Nell and Van crossed paths as kids when their parents were going out, only for them to be torn apart.

Their chemistry was reignited once again when they met five years later, only to be torn apart again just as new feelings began to grow.

For the next two decades, Nell and Van would be reunited every five years, only to be continually dealt a huge blow by fate.

Will they ever know what it truly means to be happy? If so, will they find that happiness together?

Author: Paige Toon
First Release: 2018
ISBN: 978-1471162589
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
If You Could Go Anywhere

Although Angie has always yearned to see the world, she has never gone beyond her tiny rural town in the Australian wild.

Now twenty-seven, she only gets to learn about the rest of the world through the tales of travelers who pass by her town.

When her grandmother, the only person she ever called family, passes on, Angie decides that the time is right to explore the world.

Everything however changes when she finds a letter addressed to the father she never knew.

As she embarks on her truth-finding journey, will the mysterious stranger named Alessandro help Angie find all the answers that she is looking for?

Author: Paige Toon
First Release: 2019
ISBN: 978-1471179464
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
The Minute I Saw You

Hannah and Sonny form an instant connection from the moment they cross paths.

He is handsome, self-assured, and is only around for a short time; something that works perfectly for Hannah who isn’t the relationship type.

Given that the two are on the same wavelength, they begin a holiday fling.

Everything however changes when Sonny makes a vow of abstinence after receiving some terrible news.

With a fling now out of the picture, the two decide to be nothing more than friends.

But as the summer heat intensifies, so does their attraction.

Will they eventually turn to each other? Or are they too shattered to fall in love?

Author: Paige Toon
First Release: 2020
ISBN: 978-1471179488
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
The Last Piece of My Heart

Bridget is an accomplished travel journalist who hopes to turn her eccentric relationship blog about her shattered heart into a book.

But after a number of rejections by publishers, Bridget explores an alternative option.

At the time of her demise, Nicole Dupré had a bestselling novel and a partially written sequel.

Bridget is grateful that she has been bestowed with the responsibility of completing the book, even if it means moving to Cornwall in the summer where Nicole's mourning husband, Charlie, is.

But as she begins connecting with Nicole's family, and the author behind the books, Bridget’s attention is diverted to something else.

Author: Paige Toon
First Release: 2020
ISBN: 978-1471162558
Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Jessie Jefferson Series

The Accidental Life of Jessie Jefferson

Jessie Jefferson doesn’t really know what it means to have a dad.

So when her mom passes on, all hopes of finding his real dad are quickly diminished.

As the quiet town girl towns into a free spirit, her stepdad makes a surprising revelation regarding the identity of her real father.

As it turns out, Jessie is the daughter of famous rock star and former wild-child, Johnny Jefferson.

Now the offspring of a rock idol, Jessie is suddenly plunged into the LA lifestyle rife with paparazzi, crazy parties and sexy guys.

Still not over her mother’s demise and the truth about Johnny, will she manage to cope in this big, wild world?

Author: Paige Toon
First Release: 2014
ISBN: 978-1471145827
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
I Knew You Were Trouble

After not knowing what it means to have a dad for most of her life, Jessie Jefferson discovers the identity of her real father after the death of her mother.

Now the daughter of famous rock star and former wild-child, Johnny Jefferson, the small-town girl now lives in a big, wild world.

There is however nothing easy about being the secret daughter of a rock idol.

After having a crazy summer in LA rife with paparazzi, crazy parties and sexy guys, Jessie is struggling to find out who she really is and whom she really wants.

With the global press drawing ever so closer, for how long will she hide her secret?

Author: Paige Toon
First Release: 2015
ISBN: 978-1471118807
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
All About the Hype

So many things can change within a year.

Take for instance Jessie’s life.

In a twinkle of an eye, she moved from being a small-town girl to the daughter of a legendary rock idol.

Now the lead singer of one of the leading new bands in Los Angeles, Jessie’s life is never short of thrill, more so now that she’s secretly dating her handsome, guitarist band mate.

Life however isn’t always a bed of roses, as Jessie soon finds out that the celebrity life isn’t all that.

Is she finally ready to become the daughter of a rock star? Or is the celebrity lifestyle too much for her?

Author: Paige Toon
First Release: 2016
ISBN: 978-1471146107
Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Johnny Be Good Series

Johnny Be Good

"What if your boss was the sexiest man in the world? Would you fight the urge to tear his clothes off?"

Meg Stiles is the personal assistant to the free spirited rock star, Johnny Jefferson.

Now in the sweltering Los Angeles, Meg’s new life is full of lavish celebrity parties and exclusive backstage access.

The tranquil and composed Christian is in The City of Angels to write the biography of his idolized friend; just the type of guy to keep Meg focused on her work.

But will Meg manage to fight her urges, given Johnny’s sexy eyes and perfect body?

Author: Paige Toon
First Release: 2008
ISBN: 978-1471129575
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Baby Be Mine

“I have a terrible secret.”

At one point the personal assistant to the rock wild-boy Johnny Jefferson, Meg Stiles now resides in the south of France with her boyfriend Christian and their son Barney.

The only problem is that Christian isn’t the father of her son. His real father is a legendary rock star. And he has no idea that we have a son together.

On the verge of celebrating his first birthday, it becomes increasing clear that Barney looks nothing like Christian and more like Johnny Jefferson.

How long before the world learns of her secret?

Author: Paige Toon
First Release: 2011
ISBN: 978-1471129582
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Johnny's Girl

Meg is finally living the dream life.

She is not only adored by millions of fans, but is also married to a handsome rock star; with the couple having two lovely sons.

In an effort to keep pace with her husband, Johnny Jefferson, Meg relocates her perfect family back to Los Angeles.

Although she is now used to the anxieties of her former life and being in the spotlight, what will become of Meg when Johnny's past returns to haunt him?

This book also features the E-book short story, One Perfect Christmas and Other Stories.

Author: Paige Toon
First Release: 2013

Novellas

A Christmas Wedding

It has been four years since that predestined thirteenth wedding.

Having left the UK, Bronte now leads a quit life, ignoring everything that is happening.

All that however changes when she surprisingly receives an email from Alex.

Has her past returned to haunt her in Australia?

If so, is she finally ready to confront her biggest fears?

With ties to The Last Piece of My Heart (2020), Lucy in the Sky (2007) and One Perfect Summer (2012), this book is a sequel to Thirteen Weddings (2014), by bestselling author Paige Toon.

Author: Paige Toon
First Release: 2019
Ebook: B075RSZMLB
Publisher: Simon & Schuster

One Perfect Series

One Perfect Summer

Eighteen-year-old Alice is on the verge of joining university, while Joe doesn’t really know what to do with his life.

So when the two cross paths, they fall in love in an instance.

Their seemingly perfect union however ends after Alice goes to Cambridge.

As she gradually glues the pieces of her shattered heart, Alice is drawn to the handsome, wealthy, talented and ambition Lukas.

Years later, fate reunites Alice and Joe.

Joe is however no longer available and things seem to have changed greatly.

Is it too late to relive that perfect summer?

Author: Paige Toon
First Release: 2012
ISBN: 978-1849831284
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
One Perfect Christmas

It has been a year since movie star Joseph Strike stole the heart of schoolteacher Alice.

Back together, the two are now spending the festive season together in chilly Cambridge.

Although love is in the air, Alice is still uncertain whether she really wants to live in the public eye.

Could this possibly be their first and last Christmas together?

Could a holiday wedding be on the cards?

Also, where is Lukas?

This book is also featured in the E-book short story collection, One Perfect Christmas and Other Stories.

Author: Paige Toon
First Release: 2012
Ebook: B0098MK966
Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Short Story Collection

One Perfect Christmas and Other Stories

JOHNNY'S GIRL:
Meg’s life is perfect.
She is not only adored by millions of fans, but is also married to a handsome rock star; with the couple having two lovely sons.
But what happens when Johnny's past returns to haunt him?

ONE PERFECT CHRISTMAS:
It’s been a year since movie star Joseph Strike stole the heart of schoolteacher Alice.
But with Alice having doubts about living in the public eye, could this be their first and last Christmas together?

Other short stories featured include: A Christmas Wedding, and mini sequels to Chasing Daisy, Pictures of Lily, The Longest Holiday, The One We Fell in Love With and The Last Piece of My Heart.

Author: Paige Toon
First Release: 2018
ISBN: 978-1471179440
Publisher: Simon & Schuster