Cressy was born in South East London surrounded by books and with a cat named after Lawrence of Arabia. She studied English at the University of East Anglia and now lives in Norwich with her husband David. Cressy's favourite things include terrifying ghost stories, lava lamps and romantic heroes, though not necessarily at the same time. She doesn't (yet) have a dog of her own, but feeds her love vicariously through friends' pets, and was once chased around a field by a soaking wet, very mischievous Border Collie called Wags. When she isn't writing, Cressy spends her spare time reading, returning to London or exploring the beautiful Norfolk coastline.
Praise for Cressida McLaughlin: 'Beautiful... heartwarming' Zara Stoneley 'The perfect summer treat; as sweet as a cream scone and just as moreish' - Cathy Bramley 'I loved it! Cressida's characters are wonderful. So warm and relatable... A delicious summer treat!' - Sarah Morgan 'A lovely warm gem' - Alex Brown 'Warm and wonderful' - Miranda Dickinson 'A ray of reading sunshine' - Heidi Swain 'Oh, I just LOVED this story. All the characters are wonderful.'- Isabelle Broom 'A sweet read with real heart and soul' - Sara Manning 'A wonderfully warm and witty novel from one of our favourite women's fiction stars.' Heat Magazine 'Gorgeous, romantic and witty - a perfect comfort read' - Kirsty Greenwood 'I absolutely love Cressida's warm-hearted, romantic stories - they're the perfect escape' Rachael Lucas