Ali McNamara – författare

Ali McNamara är en av Englands mest älskade feelgoodförfattare. Hon skriver förtrollande böcker fulla av kärlek, vänskap och mysiga miljöer. Hennes böcker har sålt i hundratusentals exemplar.

Poppy Carmichael hade aldrig kunnat tro att hon skulle bli florist. Men när hon ärver sin mormors blomsterhandel på den vackra cornwallska kusten har hon inget annat val än att återvända till den pittoreska kuststaden St Felix där hon tillbringade en stor del av sin barndom. 

Poppy är fast besluten att göra sitt yttersta för sin älskade mormors skull, men att komma tillbaka till St Felix väcker många svåra minnen till liv. När hon lär känna den lokala blomsterodlaren Jake, en ung änkling med två tonårsbarn, vill hon först bara fly därifrån. Men med hjälp av fler nyfunna vänner och med kärleken blomstrande börjar Poppy sakta men säkert upptäcka vad som är så speciellt med den lilla blomsterhandeln vid havet.

Den lilla blomsterhandeln vid havet är första delen i feelgoodserien om den idylliska kuststaden St Felix i Cornwall.

Välkommen till den underbara cornwallska kuststaden St Felix där magin sprakar ...

När Ana ärver en gammal trasig folkabuss efter sin bästa vän, tar hon chansen och åker på en snabb tripp till Cornwall. Lite havsluft och fish and chips är precis vad hon behöver just nu. Men St Felix har andra planer för Ana. Hon hittar en samling skrivna vykort från 1950-talet gömda i bussen: vykort som aldrig skickats. Ana ser det som ett tecken, hon måste hitta personen som de var skrivna till. Och under tiden som folkabussen renoveras och återfår sin forna glans, börjar även Ana hitta tillbaka till sig själv.

Andra delen i den populära serien om St Felix!

Femte delen i Ali McNamaras älskade serie om den lilla kuststaden St Felix i Cornwall! Alla delar kan läsas fristående.

Att växa upp vid de vackra cornwallska stränderna i St Felix är som en dröm för Frankie och hennes fem bästa vänner. Sent en kväll hittar de en gammal tunna som spolats i land och får höra talas om en sjöjungfru som uppfyller önskningar åt de som hittar hennes skatt. Även om ungdomarna vet att det bara är en sägen bestämmer de sig för att önska vad de vill ha ut av livet - och det viktigaste är förstås att de alltid ska vara tillsammans.

Åren går och bröllop, begravningar och födelsedagar får gång på gång vännerna att stråla samman igen, men förluster, svikna löften och hemligheter sliter också isär dem. Kommer de någonsin att återförenas i St Felix? Och vad önskade de sig egentligen?

Ali McNamara är en av Storbritanniens mest älskade feelgoodförfattare och hennes böcker har sålts i 150 000 exemplar bara i Sverige. Hon skriver böcker fulla av värme, ljuvliga miljöer och människor som är lätta att tycka om. Böcker som får en att må bra.

Ali McNamara är en av Storbritanniens mest älskade feelgoodförfattare och hennes böcker har sålt i hundratusentals exemplar. Hon skriver böcker fulla av värme, ljuvliga miljöer och människor som är lätta att tycka om. Böcker som får en att må bra.

När Kate öppnar sin lilla pysselbutik i den idylliska kuststaden St Felix känns det som att hennes största dröm äntligen går i uppfyllelse. Men det dröjer inte länge förrän hon råkar snubbla över ett mysterium i sin nya butik: ett mysterium som sträcker sig över sextio år tillbaka i tiden. Jack, som driver en annan nyöppnad butik i stan, erbjuder sig att hjälpa Kate lösa mysteriet, men de upptäcker snart att historien som rullas upp bär kusliga likheter med deras egna liv. Gamla oförrätter kommer i dagen och frågan är om Kate och Jack kan lyckas ställa allt tillrätta igen? Och kan de även få sitt eget lyckliga slut? 

"St Felix har återigen stulit mitt hjärta." Cathy Bramley

Kates besynnerliga pysselbutik är den tredje, fristående delen i Ali McNamaras populära serie om St Felix.

''Sparky, fun and endearing'' - Katie Fforde''Joyous and carefree, a souffle of a book that will lift the spirits of anybody who ever daydreamed about a different, more glam life'' - Bernadette Strachan------------------------------She was just a girl, standing in front of a boy . . . wishing he looked more like Hugh Grant.Scarlett loves the movies. But does she love sensible fiancé David just as much? With a big white wedding on the horizon, Scarlett really should have decided by now . . . When she has the chance to house-sit in Notting Hill - the setting of one of her favourite movies - Scarlett jumps at the chance. But living life like a movie is trickier than it seems, especially when her new neighbour Sean is so irritating. And so irritatingly handsome, too.Scarlett soon finds herself starring in a romantic comedy of her very own: but who will end up as the leading man?A fabulously fun romantic comedy debut, referencing all those much-loved chick flick classics: Four Weddings; Sleepless in Seattle; When Harry Met Sally, to name just a few!

''Utterly enjoyable'' - Stylist

''Perfect easy reading'' - Sun

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When Darcy McCall loses her beloved Aunt Molly, she doesn''t expect any sort of inheritance - let alone a small island! Located off the west coast of Ireland, Tara hasn''t been lived on for years, but according to Molly''s will, Darcy must stay there for twelve months in order to fully inherit. It''s a big shock. And she''s even more shocked to hear that she needs to persuade a village full of people to settle there, too.

Darcy has to leave behind her independent city life and swap stylish heels for muddy wellies. Between sorting everything from the plumbing to the pub, Darcy meets confident, charming Conor and sensible, stubborn Dermot - but who will make her feel really at home?

Another fabulously fun rom com novel from the author of From Notting Hill with Love . . . Actually

''An irresistible, feel-good story infused with infectious humour and sprinkled with Manhattan magic'' - Miranda Dickinson''An endearing, romantic and fun read for chick-lit (and rom com!) fans'' - Closer---------------------------Scarlett O''Brien, utterly addicted to romantic films, has found her leading man. She''s convinced Sean is Mr Right, but the day-to-day reality of a relationship isn''t quite like the movies. With Sean constantly away on business, Scarlett and her new best friend Oscar decide to head to New York for the holiday of a lifetime.From one famous landmark to the next, Scarlett and Oscar make many new friends during their adventure - including sailors in town for Fleet Week, a famous film star, and Jamie & Max, a TV reporter and cameraman. Scarlett finds herself strangely drawn to Jamie, they appear to have much in common: a love of films and Jamie''s search for a parent he never knew. But Scarlett has to ask herself why she is reacting like this to another man when she''s so in love with Sean . . .The third fabulously fun romantic comedy from Ali McNamara, bestselling author of Breakfast at Darcy''s and From Notting Hill with Love . . . Actually

The blossom is out in the little Cornish harbour town of St Felix

But Poppy Carmichael''s spirits aren''t lifted by the pretty West Country spring. Inheriting her grandmother''s flower shop has forced her to return to Cornwall, a place that holds too many memories.

Poppy is determined to do her best for the sake of her adored grandmother, but she struggles with the responsibility of the more-shabby-than-chic shop. And with the added complication of Jake, the gruff but gorgeous local flower grower, Poppy is very tempted to run away...

The pretty little town has a few surprises in store for Poppy. With new friends to help her and romance blooming, it''s time for Poppy to open her heart to St Felix and to the special magic of a little flower shop by the sea!

Let Ali McNamara, author of the much-loved From Notting Hill with Love...Actually, bring some sparkling sunshine into your life

''An irresistible, feel-good story infused with infectious humour'' - Miranda DickinsonThe sun is shining in the quiet little seaside town of SandybridgeSandybridge is the perfect English seaside town: home to gift shops, tea rooms and a fabulous fish and chip shop. And it''s home to Grace - although right now, she''s not too happy about it. Grace grew up in Sandybridge, helping her parents sort junk from vintage treasures, but she always longed to escape to a bigger world. And she made it, travelling the world for her job, falling in love and starting a family. So why is she back in the tiny seaside town she''d long left behind, hanging out with Charlie, the boy who became her best friend when they were teenagers? It turns out that travelling the world may not have been exactly what Grace needed to do. Perhaps everything she wanted has always been at home - after all, they do say that''s where the heart is...

''Wonderfully romantic, full of mystery and magic. I fell in love with Ballykiltara!'' - Cathy BramleyYou''ll find a warm welcome in this magical story from Ali McNamara, bestselling author of Daisy''s Vintage Cornish Camper Van and From Notting Hill with Love, Actually-------------------------------------One summer, property seeker, Serendipity Parker finds herself on the beautiful west coast of Ireland, hunting for a home for a wealthy Irish client. But when she finds the perfect house in the small town of Ballykiltara, there''s a problem; nobody seems to know who owns it.''The Welcome House'' is a local legend. Its front door is always open for those in need of shelter, and there''s always a plentiful supply of food in the cupboards for the hungry or poor. While Ren desperately tries to find the owner to see if she can negotiate a sale, she begins to delve deeper into the history and legends that surround the old house and the town. But for a woman who has always been focussed on her work, she''s remarkably distracted by Finn, the attractive manager of the local hotel.But will she ever discover the real truth behind the mysterious ''Welcome House''? Or will the house cast its magical spell over Ren and help her to find true happiness?------------------------------------------''Breathtakingly scenic, full of love, friendship, romance, magic... made me want to move to Ballykiltara right away'' - Alex Brown, author of The Secret of Orchard CottageWhat readers are saying about The Summer of Serendipity''A really heartwarming novel'' - The Booktrail''Make sure you pack it into your case for any summer trips you might be planning'' - t*rexes and tiaras''A magical read full of mystery, romance and mythical Irish charm. This summery novel will make you look at your own life with new eyes and see that spark of magic in the stories that surround you every day'' - Laura Bambrey Books''An enticing novel, bringing together a wonderful story, filled with friendly, realistic characters, gorgeous scenery, and a little bit of magic'' - Whispering Stories''Another warm and funny love story from Ali and I highly recommend escaping with it this summer'' - One More Page

The latest novel from Ali McNamara, Kate and Clara''s Curious Cornish Craft Shop, is out now

''If you like your stories with an added pinch of magic, you''ll love this... wonderfully enjoyable'' - Heat

''A magical tale of loss, love and finding happiness in the most unlikely places'' - Cathy Bramley

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Welcome to the gorgeous Cornish town of St Felix, where there''s magic in the air...

When Ana inherits a broken-down camper van from her best friend, she takes the chance for a quick trip to Cornwall - some sea air and fish and chips on the beach is just the tonic she needs.

But St Felix has bigger plans for Ana. She discovers a series of unsent postcards, dating back to the 1950s, hidden in the upholstery of the van. Ana knows that it''s a sign: she''ll make sure that the messages reach the person that they were meant for. And as the broken-down van is restored to gleaming health, so Ana begins to find her way back to happiness.

The sun is shining on the golden castle on Rainbow Bay - and change is in the air!Amelia is a single mother, doing her very best to look after her young son, Charlie - but money is tight and times are tough. When she first hears that she is the last descendent of the Chesterford family and that she has inherited a Real-Life Castle by the sea, Amelia can''t quite believe her ears. But it''s true!She soon finds that owning a castle isn''t quite the ticket to sorting out her money problems that she''d first hoped: she can''t sell, because the terms of the ancient bequest state that any Chesterford who inherits the castle, must live there and work towards the upkeep and maintenance of the family home. So ever-practical Amelia decides to uproot her little family and move to this magnificent castle by the sea. Living in a castle on the beautiful Northumberland coast is fun at first, but organising the day-to-day running is a lot more complicated than Amelia first imagined. Luckily she has help from the small band of eccentric and unconventional staff that are already employed there - and a mysterious unseen hand that often gives her a push in the right direction just when she needs it most. It''s only when she meets Tom, a furniture restorer who comes to the castle to help repair some antique furniture, that Amelia realises she might get the fairy-tale ending that she and Charlie truly deserve...Join bestselling author Ali McNamara in Rainbow Bay, where an inheritance and some sea air are about to work their magic on Amelia''s life...

Welcome to the glorious little Cornish town of St Felix - where romance and magic sparkle in the summer air''An enchanting escape to the seaside. Pure magic!'' Heidi Swain''St Felix has stolen my heart yet again; a perfect, sparkling, summer read.'' Cathy BramleyKate thinks all her wishes have come true when she opens her own little craft shop in the idyllic harbour town of St Felix.But she soon finds a mystery lingers in her new shop - a sixty-year-old love story told through beautiful paintings and intricate embroideries. Jack, the owner of the nearby art shop, volunteers to help Kate unravel the mystery, but in doing so they realise their own lives share some uncanny similarities with Clara and Arty, their 1950s counterparts . . .Can Kate and Jack put right a decades-old wrong, and maybe find their own happy ending on the way?*Praise for Ali McNamara:''Fun and endearing'' Katie Fforde''Perfect easy reading'' SunAn irresistible, feel-good story infused with infectious humour'' Miranda Dickins''Funny and light-hearted'' Heat