Julie Caplin is a highly regarded English author, best known for her Romantic Escapes series of books. With a deep-seated love for travel, Caplin has spent many years exploring various parts of Europe, which has significantly influenced her writing. She has a particular fascination with food and drink, always on the hunt for the perfect gin and being very selective about the accompanying tonic, garnishes, and glasses.
Before becoming a full-time writer, Caplin worked as a public relations director for many years, leading press trips for food and drink writers across Europe. During these trips, she had the opportunity to sample culinary delights in cities such as Belgium, Spain, France, Switzerland, and Copenhagen. These experiences have provided significant inspiration for the settings and narratives in her books. In 2019, Caplin decided to focus on her writing career full-time, leaving her job as a school business manager.
Caplin's Romantic Escapes series has gained considerable success and has been published in over 20 territories worldwide. The first book in the series, The Little Cafe in Copenhagen, was nominated for a Romantic Novel of the Year award. Caplin has since set books in various countries, including Iceland, Japan, and Paris. The series has become a bestseller in several countries, including the Czech Republic, Germany, and Italy.
In addition to the Romantic Escapes series, Caplin also writes contemporary romance novels under the pen name Jules Wake. Her best-selling novels under this name include Covent Garden in the Snow, Notting Hill in the Snow, The Saturday Morning Park Run, From Italy with Love, and The Spark. Caplin's latest book in the Romantic Escapes series, A Villa With a View, is set on the glamorous Amalfi Coast and will be published on February 29, 2024.