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The Heavenly Ice Cream Shop: 'Possibly the best book I have ever read' Amazon reviewer
By Abby Clements. 2013
For fans of Meet Me at Beachcomber Bay - a wonderful feel-good read from the author of Meet Me Under…
the Mistletoe.When Imogen and Anna unexpectedly inherit their grandmother Vivien's ice cream parlour, it turns both their lives upside-down. The Brighton shop is a seafront institution, but while it's big on charm it's critically low on customers. If the sisters don't turn things around quickly, their grandmother's legacy will disappear forever...Discover this feel-good bestseller set by the sea, perfect for fans of Jenny Oliver and Fiona Gibson. What readers are saying about Abby Clements: 'Deliciously romantic. A perfect summer read!' Miranda Dickinson'This sunshine tale of friendship, family and 99 Flakes was a pure delight from start to finish...Loved it' Victoria Fox'A summer read that is as heavenly as ice cream and leaves you hungry for more!' I Heart Books'Possibly the best book I have ever read.' Amazon reviewerA Day at the Beach Hut: Stories and Recipes Inspired by Seaside Life
By Veronica Henry. 2021
Escape to the coast with this delicious collection of short stories and beach-hut inspired recipes from Sunday Times bestselling author…
Veronica Henry - the perfect summer treat!****'Beach bliss! A delicious combination of food and fiction' SARAH MORGAN'The essential accompaniment to summer. A pure delight of a book!' MILLY JOHNSON'The perfect book to take on beachside holiday or a weekend away' CRESSIDA MCLAUGHLINOn a shimmering summer's day, the waves are calling, the picnic basket is packed, and change is in the air. It's just the start of an eventful day for a cast of holidaymakers: over one day, sparks will fly, the tide will bring in old faces and new temptations, a proposal is planned, and an unexpected romance simmers... This uplifting collection of eight original short stories and over fifty delicious recipes will transport you to the golden sands of Everdene for a perfect day at the beach hut, wherever you are. ****Your favourite authors love to escape with Veronica Henry's feel-good stories!'As uplifting as summer sunshine' SARAH MORGAN'A delicious treat of a book' MILLY JOHNSON'An utter delight' JILL MANSELL'Truly blissful escapism' LUCY DIAMOND'A heartwarming story combined with Veronica's sublime writing' CATHY BRAMLEYYou Had Me at Merlot: A vintage romantic comedy, the perfect summer read
By Lisa Dickenson. 2014
'Sprinkled with humour and warmth' Cathy Bramley'Hilariously funny . . . an utterly fabulous book' Heat'Feisty, fun and fierce!' Ali…
McNamaraLisa's new book - My Sisters And Me - is available to pre-order NOWElle and Laurie are the last ones standing: they're single, they're not having babies any time soon and their weekends aren't filled with joyful meetings about mortgages. For Elle, this is fine. She likes her independent life, but Laurie wants love and she wants it now.So when Laurie begs Elle to come with her on a singles holiday to a beautiful vineyard in Tuscany, Elle is reluctant. She has no intention of swapping her perfectly lovely life for someone else's idea of her Mr Perfect, but ten days under the Italian sun with her best friend and lashings of wine? How bad could that be?You Had Me At Merlot is full of sultry summer nights, laugh-out-loud moments, and the odd glass of wine. Praise for Lisa Dickenson'Deliciously warm, effortlessly modern and totally irresistible . . . we lapped up every single word of this romantic comedy gem.' Heat'Cries out for the Richard Curtis film treatment' Sun'Sassy as Beyonce and warm as toast' Miranda Dickinson'Crying out to be read in one big, hilarious gulp!' Fabulous 'A lovely, light romantic yarn.' Marie Claire'Feisty, fun and fierce! Beyonce would be proud!' Ali McNamara'Fresh and hilarious . . . I can't remember the last time a book made me laugh like this . . . You will laugh, you will cry, you will go awwww and then you'll laugh all over again' Holly Martin'A fun, flirty read full of . . . sparkle and romance' Jo Thomas'The epitome of feel-good summer chick lit . . . Perfect poolside reading' The LadyKind Hearts and Coriander: perfect for fans of THE LIST!
By April Hardy. 2016
PERFECT FOR FANS OF THE LIST AND THE I HEART SERIESA heartwarming romantic comedyOn her mum’s death, sous chef Polly…
Hanson learns she may be hotelier Charles Hetherin’s illegitimate daughter. She’s grown up watching her mother struggle and do without, and she’s furious. The Hetherins have it all, including fabulous Hetherin Hall country house hotel. Determined to discover whether or not Charles is her father, Polly’s mistaken for a job applicant and finds herself working as a waitress at the Hall. Getting to know what might be her family, she can’t help but start to fall in love with them and their quirky ways.Romance is the last thing on her mind. But she can’t deny the sparks flying between her and Oliver, the grumpy but gorgeous restaurant manager. However, it seems no one is quite who Polly thinks they are…The Heavenly Ice Cream Shop: 'Possibly the best book I have ever read' Amazon reviewer
By Abby Clements. 2013
For fans of Meet Me at Beachcomber Bay - a wonderful feel-good read from the author of Meet Me Under…
the Mistletoe.When Imogen and Anna unexpectedly inherit their grandmother Vivien's ice cream parlour, it turns both their lives upside-down. The Brighton shop is a seafront institution, but while it's big on charm it's critically low on customers. If the sisters don't turn things around quickly, their grandmother's legacy will disappear forever...Discover this feel-good bestseller set by the sea, perfect for fans of Jenny Oliver and Fiona Gibson.What readers are saying about Abby Clements: 'Deliciously romantic. A perfect summer read!' Miranda Dickinson'This sunshine tale of friendship, family and 99 Flakes was a pure delight from start to finish...Loved it' Victoria Fox'A summer read that is as heavenly as ice cream and leaves you hungry for more!' I Heart Books'Possibly the best book I have ever read.' Amazon reviewerA Day at the Beach Hut: Stories and Recipes Inspired by Seaside Life
By Veronica Henry. 2021
Escape to the coast with this delicious collection of short stories and beach-hut inspired recipes from Sunday Times bestselling author…
Veronica Henry - the perfect summer treat!****'Beach bliss! A delicious combination of food and fiction' SARAH MORGAN'The essential accompaniment to summer. A pure delight of a book!' MILLY JOHNSON'The perfect book to take on beachside holiday or a weekend away' CRESSIDA MCLAUGHLINOn a shimmering summer's day, the waves are calling, the picnic basket is packed, and change is in the air. It's just the start of an eventful day for a cast of holidaymakers: over one day, sparks will fly, the tide will bring in old faces and new temptations, a proposal is planned, and an unexpected romance simmers... This uplifting collection of eight original short stories and over fifty delicious recipes will transport you to the golden sands of Everdene for a perfect day at the beach hut, wherever you are. ****Your favourite authors love to escape with Veronica Henry's feel-good stories!'As uplifting as summer sunshine' SARAH MORGAN'A delicious treat of a book' MILLY JOHNSON'An utter delight' JILL MANSELL'Truly blissful escapism' LUCY DIAMOND'A heartwarming story combined with Veronica's sublime writing' CATHY BRAMLEYA burned-out pop star stranded in small-town Kentucky can't help falling for her unlikely knight in shining armour - the…
notoriously grumpy owner of the local pie shop - in this charming slice of romance from the author of the TikTok sensation The Cheat Sheet.'This modern take on the Hepburn classic Roman Holiday is a quick, fun, slow-burn rom-com' ABBY JIMENEZ'Sarah Adams has written the Kentucky-set homage to Roman Holiday I never knew I needed. Full of cozy small-town vibes, a pie-baking hero (swoon!), and a slow-burn romance that will keep you flipping the pages, When in Rome is a charming and comforting escape' KERRY WINFREY'My Audrey Hepburn loving heart is so happy! When in Rome is a delectable romance, sweet and satisfying as a slice of warm apple pie' CHLOE LIESE 'Sarah Adams' books are woven with pure sunshine and rainbows . . . It's everything you could want in a small-town romance, along with a heaping dollop of her signature wit and sparkling charm' AMY LEA'You can always count on a Sarah Adams rom-com to be equal parts funny, sweet, and swoony' SOPHIE SULLIVAN.......................................Rome is where the heart is.Amelia Rose is burned-out from years of maintaining her public image as pop princess Rae Rose. Inspired by her favourite Audrey Hepburn film, Roman Holiday, she drives off in the middle of the night for a break in Rome . . . Rome, Kentucky, that is. Running the pie shop his grandmother left him, Noah Walker is busy enough as it is. But after finding Amelia on his front lawn in her broken-down car, he decides to let her stay in his guest room - on a very temporary basis, of course. As the two of them grow closer, Noah starts to see a new side to Amelia - kind-hearted and goofy, yet lonely from years in the public eye. Amelia may have to go back to her other life someday, but for now she's perfectly happy falling in love with the cozy small town she's found herself in . . . and her grumpy tour guide isn't half-bad either.........................................Discover The Cheat Sheet - the heartwarming friends-to-lovers romance that became a sensation on TikTok!'I just adored this story . . . I'm ready to eat up anything that Sarah Adams writes' 'A perfect mix of hilarious banter, comical situations, and sweet romance' 'This romance is brilliant! It is fast paced, laugh out loud and so cute!''A feel-good rom-com with everything you want in a romance!'Grace Notes
By Karen Comer. 2023
This song has a grace note,a tiny note that's there for embellishmentbut can easily be ignored,not played.Tonight, I add it…
in -just because.We can all do with an extra noteof grace.Grace Dalfinch is a talented violinist who longs to play contemporary music in bars, but her mum forbids her. James Crux is an aspiring street artist who promised his dad he wouldn't paint in public until he's finished school. When Crux witnesses Grace's impromptu performance on a deserted tram, he's inspired to paint her and her violin; and when Grace stumbles across her portrait in a Melbourne alley by an anonymous street artist, she sets out to find its creator.Grace Notes is a debut YA verse novel, set in one of the most locked-down cities in the world - Melbourne, 2020. For fans of Cath Crowley and Pip Harry.'A classic in the making; Grace Notes is a vital balm of a book, a story to press into everybody's hands.'DANIELLE BINKS'Poetry, music and art, woven together in an uplifting story about endless lockdowns and first love.'NOVA WEETMAN'Comer captures the beats of Melbourne's 2020 and the unique experience of a generation of teens in one of the most locked-down cities in the world.'Books+Publishing'Heart and soul triumph over Covid lockdowns and restrictions . . . Karen has used the verse novel to beguile, dance and demand layers of emotion and depth that only poetry can sustain. A masterful debut!'LORRAINE MARWOOD'Like the grace note of the title, this beautiful story strikes the perfect tone, mixing colour, light and music at a time when we needed it most.'NICOLE HAYESThe Name She Gave Me
By Betty Culley. 2022
A heartbreakingly beautiful novel in verse about adoption, family, friendship, and love in all its many forms, perfect for fans…
of Robin Benway and Jandy Nelson, from the acclaimed author of Three Things I Know Are True.Rynn was born with a hole in her heart—literally. Although it was fixed long ago, she still feels an emptiness there when she wonders about her birth family.As her relationship with her adoptive mother fractures, Rynn finally decides she needs to know more about the rest of her family. Her search starts with a name, the only thing she has from her birth mother, and she quickly learns that she has a younger sister living in foster care in a nearby town. But if Rynn reconnects with her biological sister, it may drive her adoptive family apart for good.This powerful story uncovers both beautiful and heartbreaking truths and explores how challenging, yet healing, family can be.Kind Hearts and Coriander: perfect for fans of THE LIST!
By April Hardy. 2016
PERFECT FOR FANS OF THE LIST AND THE I HEART SERIESA heartwarming romantic comedyOn her mum’s death, sous chef Polly…
Hanson learns she may be hotelier Charles Hetherin’s illegitimate daughter. She’s grown up watching her mother struggle and do without, and she’s furious. The Hetherins have it all, including fabulous Hetherin Hall country house hotel. Determined to discover whether or not Charles is her father, Polly’s mistaken for a job applicant and finds herself working as a waitress at the Hall. Getting to know what might be her family, she can’t help but start to fall in love with them and their quirky ways.Romance is the last thing on her mind. But she can’t deny the sparks flying between her and Oliver, the grumpy but gorgeous restaurant manager. However, it seems no one is quite who Polly thinks they are…Christmas at the Crescent: The sparkling festive romance to curl up with this Christmas 2022!
By Veronica Henry. 2013
*Don't miss out - pre-order Veronica Henry's latest gorgeously escapist novel, THIRTY DAYS IN PARIS, now!*It's the most wonderful time…
of the year...It's only a month until Christmas and Josie Ballard is up to her ears in brandy, raisins and cherries as she battles to make forty Christmas pudding to sell at Bath Christmas market!Ever since Giles walked out the day their baby son, Titus, was born, Josie has had to work twice as hard to make ends meet - and she can barely keep up with demand for her famous steamed puddings. Even worse, her handsome new neighbour, Harry, is proving quite a distraction.Meanwhile, Giles is starting to wonder whether he made a terrible mistake in abandoning Josie and Titus - it turns out the grass isn't always greener. And with one party blurring into another, he decides it's finally time to head home to Pelham Crescent for the holidays.But the last thing Giles expected was to find newcomer Harry on Josie's doorstep!Christmas just got complicated...Your other favourite authors love Veronica Henry's feel-good stories!'A lush, inviting read that lifts the heart and spirits!' Adele Parks'An utter delight' Jill Mansell'Truly blissful escapism' Lucy Diamond'Warm, emotional and full of hope' Sarah Morgan'A heart-warming, triumphant story combined with Veronica's sublime writing' Cathy Bramley