Coming in November
Beyond the Trends
Building a social media presence that lasts. Michelle's first non-fiction book, written as Michelle Betts.
Famously Festive, a Christmas rom-com in 24 chapters
One chapter a day, all the way to Christmas.
A spilled gingerbread latte. A viral kiss. A year of silence. Then one more Christmas to get it right. Read it like an Advent calendar, or devour it in one cosy sitting.
24 chapters, one for each day from 1 December.
Michelle's debut novel
Smoke and Mirrors
When all the world's a stage, love is the only truth. Cassie Wright manages other people's perfect lives online, until award-winning actor Devan Osbourne sees straight through hers. A slow-burn celebrity romance from London to Los Angeles, about grief, growth and the terrifying beauty of letting someone in.
- Slow burn
- London and LA
- Celebrity romance
- 339 pages
Readers keep saying the same thing
They couldn't put it down.
Messages from readersOMG, OMG, OMG!!!! Spellbindingly delicious and un-put-down able!! I loved it.
Lou, on Smoke and MirrorsIt's hard to believe this is a debut novel.
Lisa Brace, authorLike a Christmas film in a book.
Katie, Amazon review of Famously FestiveWow wow wow!!! To say I couldn't put it down is an understatement!
Amy, on Smoke and MirrorsLike a big warm hug at Christmas time.
Redski, Amazon review of Famously FestiveNow I really hope there's a sequel in the pipeline.
MandyH, Amazon review of Smoke and MirrorsComing soon
Three new books are on the way. Subscribe on Substack or follow on Instagram to catch each cover reveal.
Coming late November
A new Christmas novella
Another festive romance for your December reading pile. Watch Instagram for the cover reveal.
Coming summer 2027
The Return Flight Theory
Michelle's summer romance, finished and waiting for the sunshine. More news next year.
Meet Michelle
Michelle Plater writes emotionally immersive fiction about romance, survival, connection, and the quiet power of reclaiming your voice.
Much of it happens in airports, on planes, or in half-empty cafés, always with a playlist on and a coffee nearby.
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