Christina Jones – författare

Neuropsychiatric problems after critical illness are receiving increasing attention, particularly in the critical care medicine literature, but mental health and primary care clinicians should also be interested in these common problems, given the growing number of critical illness survivors who need care. Patients frequently come out of the intensive care unit (ICU) with horrifying distorted memories and don't understand what has happened to them. Not only are patients debilitated with ICU-acquired weakness and cognitive impairment, they are traumatized by actual experiences (e.g., shortness of breath and pain) and distorted memories (of being tortured, raped, assaulted, or imprisoned) shaped by delirium. Patients' family members are also frequently quite distressed, and children surviving critical illnesses appear to have similar experiences to adults. This book provides an overview of the nature and epidemiology of cognitive and other psychiatric problems in this growing population, and it addresses the small but growing literature on prevention and early intervention efforts. Addressing these problems successfully will require collaborative interventions, both in-ICU and post-ICU.

One midsummer's day, Phoebe Bowler - a star-sign demon - should have returned home an ecstatically happy new bride. Instead, she's been jilted at the altar. In need of sympathy, perhaps she could turn to her neighbour, the dishy Rocky Lancaster? But, with problems of his own, he's turned into Mr. Grumpy and wants to be left alone.That is until Essie Rivers arrives on the scene, and Phoebe and Rocky's paths seem destined to collide with a very big bump. Essie knows far more about astrology, person-ology, numerology - any '-ology' you care to mention - than Phoebe has ever heard of. But it is the secret magic of 'birthday-ology' that catches Phoebe's eye. Can she really use a birthday to find her perfect match, or set her and Rocky back on the path to happiness? Phoebe thinks so, but that's when things start to go really wrong . . .Praise for Christina Jones:'Magical' Heat'Fabulous The Times'A wonderful writer' Jill Mansell, author of AND NOW YOU'RE BACK'H.E. Bates for the 21st Century' Katie Fforde'Christina is simply THE BEST . . . I don't think she is capable of writing anything which isn't excellent' Reader review

For Cleo Moon, some things just never go according to plan . . .Newly single and unemployed, Cleo Moon ups and moves to the gloriously rustic hamlet of Lovers Knot. With its host of mad but delightful neighbours, she very soon feels at home, especially when she finds 'The Most Beautiful Boy in the World' slumped on her doorstep - the drop-dead-gorgeous and achingly-upper-class Dylan Maguire.But when she is given the taxing task of organising the annual Harvest shindig, things become a little more complicated for Cleo. Dusting off an old book on wine-making, she decides to concoct a new harvest tipple, and by the time she's uncorked the first bottle, nothing in Lovers Knot will ever be the same again . . .Praise for Christina Jones:'Magical' Heat'Fabulous The Times'A wonderful writer' Jill Mansell, author of AND NOW YOU'RE BACK'H.E. Bates for the 21st Century' Katie Fforde'Christina is simply THE BEST . . . I don't think she is capable of writing anything which isn't excellent' Reader review

Be careful what you wish for . . .When city-girl Amber arrives to spend the summer in a small village, the only stars she recognises are the ones she reads about in her glossy celeb magazines. So, she's stunned to find herself surrounded by neighbours who organise their entire lives around constellation customs and the astral calendar. More scarily, Amber finds that the villagers actually believe that the stars and moon can work magic. Amber remains loudly sceptical, but having grown fond of her new friends - especially the gorgeously enigmatic Lewis - and assuming that it's all a bit of harmless fun, she hurls herself into the star-ceremonies and moon-myths on the grounds that if you can't beat 'em, join 'em and any excuse for a party. But when something totally inexplicable happens as a result of one of Amber's half-hearted celestial incantations, she begins to wonder if maybe, just maybe, there's more to magic than meets the eye . . .Praise for Christina Jones:'Magical' Heat'Fabulous' The Times'A wonderful writer' Jill Mansell, author of And Now You're Back'H.E. Bates for the 21st Century' Katie Fforde'Christina is simply THE BEST . . . I don't think she is capable of writing anything which isn't excellent' Reader review

Stranger things have happened . . .When aromatherapist Sukie Ambrose starts using her cottage garden as inspiration - and for raw ingredients in her products - she thinks she's on track to save money while offering her clients a way of de-stressing and relaxing.However, Sukie lives in a village where strange things have been known to happen. She discovers that her new improved lotions and potions are making her massages distinctly magical - and producing more star-crossed lovers than Shakespeare could ever dream of . . . Praise for Christina Jones:'Magical' Heat'Fabulous The Times'A wonderful writer' Jill Mansell, author of AND NOW YOU'RE BACK'H.E. Bates for the 21st Century' Katie Fforde'Christina is simply THE BEST . . . I don't think she is capable of writing anything which isn't excellent' Reader review

Sparks are set to fly.Clemmie has a problem - she's had almost as many jobs as she's had birthdays and her love life is on the critical list. But with the big 3-0 looming, she's determined to transform herself from unemployed singleton to loved-up success. Trouble is Clemmie's dream job would be working for local entrepreneur Guy Devlin, owner of the famous pyrotechnics company, The Gunpowder Plot. He'd also be high on her list of candidates for significant other, too. But Guy has a whole veritable cargo hold of baggage - avaricious ex-wife and a host of monster ex-step children. He's not even looking for an assistant. Even if he was, a quirky amateur firework maker with a penchant for cream cakes and big explosions wouldn't be very high up on his list . . .Praise for Christina Jones:'Magical' Heat'Fabulous The Times'A wonderful writer' Jill Mansell, author of AND NOW YOU'RE BACK'H.E. Bates for the 21st Century' Katie Fforde'Christina is simply THE BEST . . . I don't think she is capable of writing anything which isn't excellent' Reader review

Cooking seemed like the perfect distraction - until a delicious chef was thrown in the mix . . .Escaping from corporate city life into the heart of the Berkshire countryside, Ella Maloney hopes to find rural tranquillity and a chance to sort out the problems in her long-term relationship. On arriving, she realises tranquillity is in short supply, but welcomes the distraction her chaotic new life offers - until she meets the devastatingly gorgeous, but equally attached, chef Ash Lawrence, and realises that he's maybe one distraction too many. When Ella's favourite top-rated TV cookery programme - Dewberry's Dinners - comes looking for a venue to film their latest show, she pulls out all the culinary stops in an attempt to keep her mind on the task in hand (and not on the gorgeous chef), but it's hard to keep your head when all around you people are losing theirs . . .Praise for Christina Jones: 'Magical' Heat'Fabulous The Times'A wonderful writer' Jill Mansell, author of AND NOW YOU'RE BACK'H.E. Bates for the 21st Century' Katie Fforde'Christina is simply THE BEST . . . I don't think she is capable of writing anything which isn't excellent' Reader review

No matter how long you've been apart, you never can say goodbye . . . It looks, Frankie thought happily to herself, like a proper fabulous frock shop!Francesca Meredith has always had a penchant for vintage dresses. So when she inherits a retro dress shop in the quaint Berkshire village of Kingston Dapple, it's better than winning the lottery. Life is just perfect for Frankie, but it's about to get complicated when she sees a masculine vision setting up shop outside her door - heart-throb florist Dexter Valentine.As Frankie tries her best to make 'Francesca's Fabulous Frocks' a success, Dexter's philandering proves the ultimate distraction. That is, until the village medium insists that Frankie's shop is haunted and Frankie starts witnessing some very strange shenanigans. Will Dexter think she's crazy? Will Frankie's terribly ordinary life return to normal ever again? Does she even want it to. . .?Praise for Christina Jones:'Magical' Heat'Fabulous The Times'A wonderful writer' Jill Mansell, author of AND NOW YOU'RE BACK'H.E. Bates for the 21st Century' Katie Fforde'Christina is simply THE BEST . . . I don't think she is capable of writing anything which isn't excellent' Reader review

Bollywood comes to Berkshire . . . Life couldn't be better for Erin Boswell. At twenty-seven, she is engaged to the simply divine Jay Keskar - and every minute of her day revolves around planning the wedding of her dreams. That is, until, Jay's parents announce that they want to 'discuss' things, and Erin's wedding heaven turns into her wedding hell . . .Tavish and Deena are Indian parents with very firm beliefs about the kind of wedding their only son should have. Of course, they say, Erin will be wearing a sari. And of course all the Indian pre-wedding ritual ceremonies - including tilak, mehendi and sangeet - will be observed.As Bollywood comes to Berkshire, can East eventually meet West in perfect harmony? And if not, will Erin and Jay's dream wedding even take place . . .?Praise for Christina Jones:'Magical' Heat'Fabulous The Times'A wonderful writer' Jill Mansell, author of AND NOW YOU'RE BACK'H.E. Bates for the 21st Century' Katie Fforde'Christina is simply THE BEST . . . I don't think she is capable of writing anything which isn't excellent' Reader review

The editors have pioneered an 'intensive care aftercare' programme which provides follow-up and rehabilitation care for these patients, either whilst recovering on a general ward or at home.* A much needed guide to detailed follow up and focused care of patients following a stay on the intensive care unit* Looks at the longer term residual effects of critical illness, including disability, functionality and specific disorders and problems* Includes practical information on running an aftercare programme, including where, when, how and who

READERS LOVE THE 'SANDCASTLE COTTAGE' BOOKS!'A delight. Warm, funny and full of love!' KATIE FFORDE'Lovely, sunshiney . . . A treat!' 'I loved this book! Perfect summer reading' GEORGINA TROY________________In the delightful seaside town of Firefly Common, two couples are - finally - preparing to tie the knot. And a third pair can't imagine why anyone would put themselves through all that fuss . . .Jemini and Connor are an untraditional couple. But Jemini's desperate to have a traditional white wedding. Connor's family have only just accepted Jemini - now, will her guests (and her past) push her and Connor apart?Apollo and Amy think they've planned the ideal ceremony, though it means they can't have everyone they love there. But their friends are determined not to let Apollo and Amy's nuptials be anything less than perfect. Even if it means keeping secrets from the bride and groom . . . Kitty Appleby has finally found her home, and her Vinny. But Kitty's had bad experiences of relationships, and she sure that she doesn't want to do it just like everyone else. And she's definitely determined that she doesn't want a wedding . . . But could anything change her mind?

Georgia Drummond and her grandmother, Cecilia, run a small but successful transport company. When gorgeous Rory Faulkner walks into her life – both personally and professionally – Georgia is delighted. Then things start to go very wrong: the business loses clients and a series of accidents looks more and more suspicious. Is there any connection between Rory’s arrival and the problems? Is Rory who he claims to be?  And is Georgia prepared to lose the man she loves and run the risk to find out?

Maddy Beckett lives in the horse-racing village of Milton St John. Recovered from a disastrous love-affair and running her own small business, she’s happy being single until she meets and falls for the gorgeous Drew Fitzgerald. Everything about Drew is perfect – until his cool and impossibly elegant wife appears on the scene. Maddy loves Drew, but doesn’t know if she loves him enough to become “the other woman”? Morally, it’s out of the question, but physically …?Has their relationship got what it takes to go the distance …?

Jemima Carlisle’s father lost their home, their money, and even her mother through his gambling addiction, so it’s hardly surprising that his daughter hates everything to do with horseracing with a passion.Opening a bookshop in Milton St John, a village right in the middle of all the biggest race training yards in the country, isn’t the brightest thing she’s ever done. The bookshop suddenly becoming the focus for village intrigue doesn’t exactly help matters, but when Jemima falls for jump jockey and lady-killer Charlie Somerset, she quickly learns that jumping to conclusions is bound to end in disaster …

Bob and Amy Phillips and their four grown-up children run Lavender Cabs in the small Berkshire market town of Appleford. Everyone is involved. The business has grown – through three generations – into a thriving taxi and garage business. But when Bob is taken ill, he and Amy decide to retire to Devon, but to do this they would have to sell the business which would throw the entire family’s lives into turmoil…

Two women, one love story.June 1968. Renza falls head over heels for heartthrob guitarist Scott. But, after a romantic summer together, they are torn apart when Renza’s family moves away.December 1968. On the night she believes to be her last, Stella meets Scott at a local dance. He’s the most beautiful boy she’s ever seen and if this one night is all they have, she’ll take it.As the colourful and final year of the sixties dawns, the question is: can there be only one woman for Scott?

'THIS BOOK IS A DELIGHT. WARM, FUNNY AND FULL OF LOVE!' Katie Fforde, author of A Springtime Affair'LOVELY, SUNSHINEY . . . A TREAT' Carole Matthews, author of Sunny Days and Sea Breezes___________________________"...Before anyone or anything else could stop her, she pulled the flimsy airmail letter from her pocket and opened it. The writing was black, small, and cursive, and there was a lot of it . . ."THE SUNNIEST AND MOST UPLIFTING AUTHOR RETURNS!___________________________DISCOVER WHY READERS LOVE CHRISTINA JONES . . .***** "Left me with a massive smile on my face and great warmth in my heart" Netgalley reviewer***** "Lovely and sunny, with the right mix of drama and romance . . . The chip shop, the beach and the sunshine just add to the joy" Netgalley reviewer***** "I've been reading Christina's books for longer than I care to remember . . . I would wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone" Netgalley reviewer***** "A wonderful book of a family built up of friendships . . . Just loved it" Amazon reviewer***** "So great to see Christiana Jones back writing again . . . Left me with a massive smile on my face and great warmth in my heart" Amazon reviewer___________________________After trials, tears and a torturous break-up, Kitty Appleby has finally found where she's meant to be. Tumbledown Sandcastle Cottage, in the delightful seaside village of Firefly Common, is home, and Kitty's eccentric band of friends and neighbours are enjoying a glorious summer.There's just one tiny little problem. Sandcastle Cottage doesn't belong to them. And Mavis Mullholland, Kitty's landlord, is on her way home from her round-the-world cruise . . .Kitty can't bear to lose the community that's welcomed her in. But secretly, she can't bear to leave Sandcastle Cottage without finding out more about the mysterious and enigmatic Vinny . . . Why can't she stop thinking about him, when she's faced with losing everything?___________________________PRAISE FOR CHRISTINA JONES'MAGICAL' Heat'FABULOUS' The Times'A WONDERFUL WRITER' Jill Mansell, author of AND NOW YOU'RE BACK