Jennifer Bibby – författare

A beautiful village. An artist who’s lost her spark. And a community who help her find it again. ‘Charming and romantic, sweet and sunny. I loved it’ MILLY JOHNSON 'A warm and charm-filled story about community, passion and following your heart, The Cornish Hideaway is a feel-good delight. Its dreamy seaside setting and cast of loveable characters quickly became a world I didn't want to leave. A holiday romance in book form - I adored it!' HOLLY MILLER ‘A sun-drenched summer in picture-perfect Polcarrow - I didn't want it to end’ HOLLY HEPBURN All Freya has ever wanted to do is paint. So when she fails her Master’s Degree in Art, on the same day that her boyfriend decides he needs a ‘more serious’ partner, to Freya it feels like the end of the world.   Luckily, she has a saviour in the shape of best friend Lola, who invites her to the sleepy Cornish village of Polcarrow, to work in her café. With nothing keeping her in London, Freya jumps at the chance of a summer by the sea.   Freya needs time to focus on herself. But then dark and mysterious biker Angelo blows into town on a stormy afternoon, with his own artistic dreams and a secretive past, and Freya’s plans of a romance-free summer fly straight out of the window…Heart-warming, heartfelt and romantic, The Cornish Hideaway is a novel of community, friendship and learning to love again, for fans of Jenny Colgan, Cathy Bramley and Heidi Swain. ‘I absolutely loved the gorgeous seaside setting and the wonderful sense of community!’ HOLLY MARTIN'A wonderfully charming debut’ JACKIE FRASER

A beautiful village. An artist who’s lost her spark. And a community who help her find it again.‘Charming and romantic, sweet and sunny. I loved it’ MILLY JOHNSON'A warm and charm-filled story about community, passion and following your heart, The Cornish Hideaway is a feel-good delight. Its dreamy seaside setting and cast of loveable characters quickly became a world I didn't want to leave. A holiday romance in book form - I adored it!' HOLLY MILLER‘A sun-drenched summer in picture-perfect Polcarrow - I didn't want it to end’ HOLLY HEPBURNAll Freya has ever wanted to do is paint. So when she fails her Master’s Degree in Art, on the same day that her boyfriend decides he needs a ‘more serious’ partner, to Freya it feels like the end of the world.  Luckily, she has a saviour in the shape of best friend Lola, who invites her to the sleepy Cornish village of Polcarrow, to work in her café. With nothing keeping her in London, Freya jumps at the chance of a summer by the sea.  Freya needs time to focus on herself. But then dark and mysterious biker Angelo blows into town on a stormy afternoon, with his own artistic dreams and a secretive past, and Freya’s plans of a romance-free summer fly straight out of the window…Heart-warming, heartfelt and romantic, The Cornish Hideaway is a novel of community, friendship and learning to love again, for fans of Jenny Colgan, Cathy Bramley and Heidi Swain.‘I absolutely loved the gorgeous seaside setting and the wonderful sense of community!’ HOLLY MARTIN'A wonderfully charming debut’ JACKIE FRASER

A beautiful village. An artist who’s lost her spark. And a community who help her find it again. ‘Charming and romantic, sweet and sunny. I loved it’ MILLY JOHNSON 'A warm and charm-filled story about community, passion and following your heart, The Cornish Hideaway is a feel-good delight. Its dreamy seaside setting and cast of loveable characters quickly became a world I didn't want to leave. A holiday romance in book form - I adored it!' HOLLY MILLER ‘A sun-drenched summer in picture-perfect Polcarrow - I didn't want it to end’ HOLLY HEPBURN All Freya has ever wanted to do is paint. So when she fails her Master’s Degree in Art, on the same day that her boyfriend decides he needs a ‘more serious’ partner, to Freya it feels like the end of the world.   Luckily, she has a saviour in the shape of best friend Lola, who invites her to the sleepy Cornish village of Polcarrow, to work in her café. With nothing keeping her in London, Freya jumps at the chance of a summer by the sea.   Freya needs time to focus on herself. But then dark and mysterious biker Angelo blows into town on a stormy afternoon, with his own artistic dreams and a secretive past, and Freya’s plans of a romance-free summer fly straight out of the window…Heart-warming, heartfelt and romantic, The Cornish Hideaway is a novel of community, friendship and learning to love again, for fans of Jenny Colgan, Cathy Bramley and Heidi Swain. ‘I absolutely loved the gorgeous seaside setting and the wonderful sense of community!’ HOLLY MARTIN'A wonderfully charming debut’ JACKIE FRASER

'The perfect festive romance' Heidi SwainA cosy Cornish village. A baker with a broken heart. And the community who piece it back together.After a crushing breakup and the loss of her beloved grandmother Ruby, Lola escaped to the charming Cornish village of Polcarrow to start over with just her dreams of opening a café to keep her company.But Polcarrow has other plans. With the help of her spirited best friend Freya, a surrogate grandfather in Alf and a community that quickly feels like family, Lola finds herself drawn into village life - and straight into the path of Tristan, the disarmingly attractive local vicar.As sparks fly and Christmas magic fills the air, long-buried family secrets begin to surface. A hidden chapter in Ruby's past could change everything Lola thought she knew about love - and herself. And with the festive season in full swing and Tristan's ex back in town, Lola must decide: will she protect her heart, or take a leap of faith for a love that could be written in the stars?A feel-good festive romance brimming with charm, second chances and the sweet scent of mince pies. Perfect for fans of Phillipa Ashley and Jo Thomas.'A sweet, slow burn, festive feast of a romance!' Lilac Mills'A charming festive escape full of heart, hope and holiday sparkle' Rachel Griffiths'Everything you could wish for in a Christmas book . . . Lola and Tristan's love story is sweet and heartwarming' Helen Hawkins, author of A Concert for Christmas.Readers are loving Christmas at the Little Cornish Bakery:'This was a truly delightful, festive read' 'Like a warm mince pie on a frosty evening - comforting, sweet, and just the right amount of indulgent''Absolutely loved it'

'The perfect festive romance' Heidi SwainA cosy Cornish village. A baker with a broken heart. And the community who piece it back together.After a crushing breakup and the loss of her beloved grandmother Ruby, Lola escaped to the charming Cornish village of Polcarrow to start over with just her dreams of opening a cafe to keep her company.But Polcarrow has other plans. With the help of her spirited best friend Freya, a surrogate grandfather in Alf and a community that quickly feels like family, Lola finds herself drawn into village life - and straight into the path of Tristan, the disarmingly attractive local vicar. As sparks fly and Christmas magic fills the air, long-buried family secrets begin to surface. A hidden chapter in Ruby's past could change everything Lola thought she knew about love - and herself. And with the festive season in full swing, complete with fairy lights, Christmas bakes and a lobster pot Christmas tree, and Tristan's ex back in town, Lola must decide: will she protect her heart, or take a leap of faith for a love that could be written in the stars? A feel-good festive romance brimming with charm, second chances and the sweet scent of mince pies. Perfect for fans of Phillipa Ashley and Jo Thomas.Return to Polcarrow next spring in Hot Cross Buns at the Little Cornish Bookshop. Pre-order now. 'A sweet, slow burn, festive feast of a romance!' Lilac Mills'A charming festive escape full of heart, hope and holiday sparkle' Rachel Griffiths'Everything you could wish for in a Christmas book . . . Lola and Tristan's love story is sweet and heartwarming' Helen Hawkins, author of A Concert for Christmas.Readers are loving Christmas at the Little Cornish Bakery:'This was a truly delightful, festive read' 'Like a warm mince pie on a frosty evening - comforting, sweet, and just the right amount of indulgent'Absolutely loved it'

A GIRL FINDING HER PLACE IN THE WORLD. A BOOKSHOP BY THE SEA. AND A ROMANCE THAT WILL SWEEP HER OFF HER FEET.Will she discover a life and love as magical as those in the stories she reads?Effie has always loved her quiet life in Cornwall - sea swims, beach walks, reading, and knitting. After university in London, she returned home, craving the calm of the coast. But while her friends move forward, Effie feels stuck.So when she's offered the chance to open a bookshop in the seaside village of Polcarrow - with a flat above the shop - Effie leaps at the opportunity. A bookshop by the sea? It's the dream.Adjusting to life on her own is tough at first, but she soon finds friendship in Lola, the local café owner, and her warm circle of friends. Then there's Jake - a globe-trotting photographer - who stirs something in Effie that she didn't expect.As Easter approaches and the shop's grand opening nears, Effie's new life begins to bloom. But a difficult owner and a misunderstanding with Jake threaten to upend everything. Can Effie find the courage to fight for the life - and love - she's always wanted? Praise for Jennifer Bibby 'The perfect festive romance' HEIDI SWAIN'Charming and romantic, sweet and sunny. I loved it' MILLY JOHNSON'A warm and charm-filled story about community, passion and following your heart . . . A holiday romance in book form - I adored it!' HOLLY MILLER'A sun-drenched summer in picture-perfect Polcarrow - I didn't want it to end' HOLLY HEPBURN

A GIRL FINDING HER PLACE IN THE WORLD. A BOOKSHOP BY THE SEA. AND A ROMANCE THAT WILL SWEEP HER OFF HER FEET.Will she discover a life and love as magical as those in the stories she reads?Effie has always loved her quiet life in Cornwall - sea swims, beach walks, reading, and knitting. After university in London, she returned home, craving the calm of the coast. But while her friends move forward, Effie feels stuck.So when she's offered the chance to open a bookshop in the seaside village of Polcarrow - with a flat above the shop - Effie leaps at the opportunity. A bookshop by the sea? It's the dream.Adjusting to life on her own is tough at first, but she soon finds friendship in Lola, the local cafe owner, and her warm circle of friends. Then there's Jake - a globe-trotting photographer - who stirs something in Effie that she didn't expect.As Easter approaches and the shop's grand opening nears, Effie's new life begins to bloom. But a difficult owner and a misunderstanding with Jake threaten to upend everything. Can Effie find the courage to fight for the life - and love - she's always wanted? Praise for Jennifer Bibby 'The perfect festive romance' HEIDI SWAIN'Charming and romantic, sweet and sunny. I loved it' MILLY JOHNSON'A warm and charm-filled story about community, passion and following your heart . . . A holiday romance in book form - I adored it!' HOLLY MILLER'A sun-drenched summer in picture-perfect Polcarrow - I didn't want it to end' HOLLY HEPBURN