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‘a lovely, summery read full of secrets and hope’ – bestselling author jo thomas ‘a blissful story that i loved diving into – bestselling author cressida mclaughlin an unforgettable tale of romance, humour and heart set against the stunning backdrop of the cornish coast, from the sunday times bestseller. when eden steps out of her beautiful coastal cottage to find a speedo-wearing, suntanned stranger doing yoga in next door’s garden, she is immediately on her guard. since her ex-husband betrayed her in the worst possible ways, she has kept her distance from all men, taking refuge in her start-up coffee business. but as she gets to know levan, eden begins to wonder if he might be different – until she discovers he’s not quite what he seems. and when a long-buried family secret surfaces, her faith in those she loves most is shaken to the core. as the secrets spill out, relationships old and new will be tested like never before. can eden learn to trust again, and move past all the secrets of this cornish summer? a heart-warming read full of sun, sea, friendship and romance perfect for fans of sarah morgan and trisha ashley. authors love a secret cornish summer: ‘a lovely, summery read full of secrets and hope… the perfect place to draw a line in the sand for new beginnings’ – – jo thomas ‘combines romance, humour and intrigue so well … the whole thing was so captivating, and i loved that there were secrets peppered and hinted at throughout that i was desperate to uncover. a secret cornish summer is blissful story, full of sunshine, secrets and phillipa’s trademark romance, that i loved diving into’ – – cressida mclaughlin readers love phillipa ashley’s books! ‘perfect summer read, true escapism… the perfect location full of cornish charm!… an entrancing read that i didn’t want to end!… absolutely loved it!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘absolutely wonderful. the perfect escape to cornwall… i enjoyed it so much i really didn’t want it to end’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘the perfect summer holiday read… like a pleasant cool breeze on a scorching summer day’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘set in gorgeous cornwall, this is a lovely summer read with characters you will like and a setting to savour’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

An unforgettable journey of discovery from the number one bestselling author of songs of love and war. federica is moved from chile to cornwall when her parents separate, and all she has left of the relationship she cherished with her father, is a wooden box which has a secret beauty hidden within. swiftly embraced into the eccentric appleby family, it isn’t long before federica falls for her friend’s older brother sam, who barely notices the little girl until it is too late… years later, from the sanctuary of a seemingly perfect marriage, federica embarks on a painful journey of self-discovery. will she finally learn the true lesson of the butterfly box? ***praise for santa montefiore*** ‘nobody does epic romance like santa montefiore’ jojo moyes ‘an enchanting read, overflowing with deliciously poignant moments’ dinah jefferies ‘santa montefiore hits the spot for me like few other writers’ sarra manning ‘one of our personal favourites’ the times ‘accomplished and poetic’ daily mail ‘santa montefiore is a marvel’ sunday express

The brand-new cotswold romance from anita faulkner, author of a colourful country escape. cosy up for chilly winter nights, falling snow and heart-stopping romance – the perfect festive read! ‘cosy, charming and utterly captivating’ heidi swain can gretel find the recipe for the perfect christmas? the gingerbread café is always full of christmas magic. come rain or shine (or even a july heatwave), there’s always a hot chocolate bursting with cinnamon and marshmallows waiting for you. for introverted gretel, it’s been the perfect escape from ‘real life’. the owner, nell, is gretel’s last link to her late mum, and hiding out at the café feels so much safer than making new friends. so when nell suddenly passes, gretel is left heartbroken. then she discovers that nell has left the café to her – but there’s a catch. gretel has to share the running of the gingerbread café with the least festive person ever: nell’s nephew, lukas. head chef at the local fancy restaurant, lukas makes it clear he has no time for the café, gretel or even christmas itself, and gretel’s too busy struggling to save her burnt batches of gingerbread to work out why. gretel is determined to keep christmas alive and make the café a success before lukas hands the keys over to the scrooge-like developers. but she can’t do it alone; besides an over friendly ferret and a waitress with a secret, the only person she has now is lukas. will it take a christmas miracle to get the pair to finally see eye to eye, or could the ice already be melting? packed full of sugar and spice, the gingerbread café will tick all the wishes off your christmas list this festive period. perfect for fans of heidi swain, jo thomas and bella osborne. ‘don’t miss this enchanting sparkly christmas read . . . grab it as soon as you can and devour, along with a steaming mug of hot chocolate, marshmallows and a gingerbread cookie!’ georgia hill ‘a beautiful christmas story full of love and festive magic’ katie ginger ‘one of the most beautiful christmas books i’ve ever read. warm, lovely, homely, and filled with community spirit and festive joy in all the right places!’ jaimie admans praise for anita faulkner: ‘full of fun and colour’ bella osborne ‘a heart-warming and uplifting romance!’ holly martin ‘such a fun ride! faulkner brings colour and humour to every line’ pernille hughes ‘i absolutely adored this book. fresh, funny and upbeat’ kitty wilson ‘pure delight – i loved it!’ nicola may ‘endlessly joy-lit. bursting with character and warmth’ christie barlow ‘a vibrant, charming book. makes me quite want to take a colourful adventure of my own, especially after these rather beige past couple of years!’ isla gordon

Troubled shay and recently widowed pastor drew find the strength to overcome their painful histories. now, they can face the challenge of learning to trust and love again– together. but it will take courage and faith for her and drew to find healing and open their hearts to a brighter future.

From the number one bestselling author… a holiday read with heart and soul that will last a lifetime. antoinette’s world has fallen apart: her husband, the man she has loved for as long as she can remember, has died tragically in an accident. he was her rock, the man she turned to for love and support, the man she knew better than she knew herself. or at least so she thought… for as she arrives at the familiar old stone church for george’s funeral, she sees a woman she has never met before. phaedra loved george too, and she could not bear to stay away from his funeral. but as she sits before his wife, she knows that what she is about to reveal will change all their lives forever. this book is published in the us under the title the girl from paris ***praise for santa montefiore*** ‘nobody does epic romance like santa montefiore’ jojo moyes ‘an enchanting read overflowing with deliciously poignant moments’ dinah jefferies on songs of love and war ‘santa montefiore hits the spot for my like few other writers’ sarra manning ‘one of our personal favourites’ the times on the last secret of the deverills ‘accomplished and poetic’ daily mail ‘santa montefiore is a marvel’ sunday express

It takes a village… cloverdale is known for its winding roads, undulating hills and colourful cottages, and more recently, its library of shared things. need a ladder, a hedge trimmer or a waffle-maker? you can borrow it from the library of shared things. single dad adam is doing a good job of raising his daughter, zoe, whilst burying his past and moving forwards. when he agrees to run a mending workshop at the library, new friendships start to blossom. jennifer is a volunteer at the library. when her younger sister isla moves back to cloverdale after their mother dies, jennifer finds herself wondering whether isla is hiding something. and when adam’s daughter zoe makes a startling discovery, it’s time for the people at the library of shared things to pull together and help one family with its biggest challenge of all. this is a novel with community at its heart. it’s about the kindness we can find when we least expect it and the bonds we can form when we’re not even looking.