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The Summerhouse by the Sea… you’ll wish you were here! The Top 10 bestselling author tells a summery story about returning to your past and finding a new beginning. Bestselling author Debbie Johnson says, 'You know you're in for a treat when you open a Jenny Oliver book’. Escape with Jenny Oliver’s new uplifting read, The Summer We Ran Away in June 2020!! Every summer has its own story…For Ava Fisher, the backdrop to all her sun-drenched memories – from her first taste of chocolate-dipped churros to her very first kiss – is her grandmother’s Summerhouse in the sleepy Spanish seaside town of Mariposa.Returning for one last summer, Ava throws herself into a project her grandmother would be proud of. Café Estrella – once the heart of the sleepy seaside village – now feels more ramshackle than rustic. Just like Ava, it seems it has lost its sparkle.Away from the exhausting juggle of London life, Ava realises somehow her life has stopped being…happy. But being back at the Summerhouse by the sea could be the new beginning she didn’t even realise she needed… Praise for Jenny Oliver: 'You know you're in for a treat when you open a Jenny Oliver book' Debbie Johnson‘Brilliantly written, this is packed full of humour and there is a wonderful thread of love… A perfect holiday read’ The Sun‘This book made me want to fly to Spain and dance on the beach with a glass of sangria in my hand. The perfect summer read’ Sarah Morgan'Jenny Oliver writes contemporary women's fiction which leaves you with a warm, fuzzy feeling inside’ Books with Bunny‘Intelligent, delightful and charming! The writing is exquisite’ What’s Better Than Books‘A very uplifting story full of happy endings and guaranteed to make you smile….’ Goodreads

A moment of madness. A summer of a lifetime. ‘Pure escapism’Bella ‘Hilarious and relatable’Woman ‘A story of friendship and laughter’My Weekly It was meant to be the party of the summer… In Cedar Road, everyone is preparing for Lexi’s ‘White Hot’ summer party. For one night, parking squabbles and petitions are put aside as neighbours sip Prosecco under the fairy lights and gather by the hot tub to marvel at Lexi’s effortlessly glamorous life with Hot Hamish.For Julia, it’s a chance to coax husband Charlie out of his potting shed and into a shirt so they can have a welcome break from the hellish house renovation they’ve been wrestling with. And it’s a chance for Julia to pretend – just for a night – that her life is as perfect as Lexi’s.But when, during the party, one of Julia’s WhatsApp messages falls into the wrong hands and reveals her most intimate thoughts, things reach boiling point…And when all the neighbours know exactly what you’re thinking, there’s only one thing to do.Run away.It’s going to be a summer Julia will never forget…Warm, funny, and feel-good, The Summer We Ran Away is the ideal uplifting read for fans of Veronica Henry, Milly Johnson, and Carole Matthews. Praise for The Summer We Ran Away: ‘Pure escapism’ Bella‘Hilarious and relatable’ Woman ‘A story of friendship and laughter’ My Weekly Praise for Jenny Oliver: ‘You know you’re in for a treat when you open a Jenny Oliver book’ Debbie Johnson, award-winning and bestselling author‘Made me want to fly to Spain and dance on the beach with a glass of sangria in my hand. The perfect summer read’ Sarah Morgan, Sunday Times bestelling author‘Brilliantly written … packed full of humour and there is a wonderful thread of love’ The Sun‘Heart-warming, funny and wonderfully observed’ Fiona Harper, bestselling author‘Dramatic and fun!’ My Weekly‘Jenny Oliver does a brilliant job’ Woman

The best kept secrets are waiting to be found… ‘A lovely read … leaving you with a warm glow and a smile your face’ Jo Thomas ‘The perfect summer read … I loved everything about it!’ Bella Osborne ‘Fresh and original, haunting and evocative’ Jules Wake ‘A delicious ice-cream of a book’ Josie Lloyd With an air of faded splendour, Willoughby Hall was an idyllic childhood home to Ruben de Lacy. Gazing at it now, decades later, the memories are flooding back, and not all of them are welcome…In a tumbledown cottage in Willoughby’s grounds, Dolly and Olive King lived with their eccentric explorer father. One of the last things he did was to lay a treasure hunt before he died, but when events took an unexpected turn, Dolly and Olive left Willoughby for good, never to complete it.But when Ruben uncovers a secret message, hidden for decades, he knows he needs Olive and Dolly’s help. Can the three of them solve the treasure hunt, and will piecing together the clues help them understand what happened to their families that summer, all those years ago?A glorious summer read with a delightful cast of characters from the bestselling author of The Summer We Ran Away. Praise for One Lucky Summer: ‘A lovely read. A real journey, with wrong turns along the way and a delightful arrival at their destination. It's like a summer outing leaving you with a warm glow, and a smile your face’ Jo Thomas, author of Chasing the Italian Dream‘This is the perfect summer read. Full of fun, mystery and warmth. I loved everything about it!’ Bella Osborne, author of The Promise of Summer‘Fresh and original, haunting and evocative’ Jules Wake, author of The Spark‘A delicious ice-cream of a book. Loved it! Essential holiday reading’ Josie Lloyd, author of The Cancer Ladies' Running Club‘[A] must read’ Bella‘A twisty, wistful novel perfect for long sunny afternoons’ New Praise for Jenny Oliver: ‘You know you’re in for a treat when you open a Jenny Oliver book’ Debbie Johnson, bestselling author of Maybe One Day‘The perfect summer read’ Sarah Morgan, bestselling author of The Summer Seekers

A moment of madness. A summer of a lifetime.'Pure escapism'Bella'Hilarious and relatable'Woman 'A story of friendship and laughter'My Weekly

'You know you're in for a treat when you open a Jenny Oliver book' Debbie JohnsonA Vera Wang dress, the reception at a sophisticated London venue, and a guest list that reads like a society gossip column are all the ingredients of Anna Whitehall’s perfect wedding that never was…Spending the summer uncovering hidden treasures in a vintage shop, Anna can still vividly remember both her childhood dreams; the first was that she’d become a Prima Ballerina, and dance on stage resplendent in a jewel-encrusted tutu. The second was that at her wedding she would walk down the aisle wearing a collective-gasp-from-the-congregation dress.Years ago Anna pirouetted out of her cosy hometown village in a whirl of ambition…but when both of those fairy-tale dreams came crashing down around her ballet shoes, she and fiancée Seb find themselves back in Nettleton, their wedding and careers postponed indefinitely…Don’t they say that you can never go home again? Sometimes they don’t get it right… This one summer is showing Anna that your dreams have to grow up with you. And sometimes what you think you wanted is just the opposite of what makes you happy…Don't miss this brilliant sequel to THE PARISIAN CHRISTMAS BAKE OFFPraise for Jenny Oliver'I thoroughly enjoyed this… a touch of romance and a glorious amount of mouth-watering baking!' – Rea Book Review'A lovely little read!' – Hanging on Every Word'Jenny Oliver writes contemporary women's fiction which leaves you with a warm, fuzzy feeling inside’ – Books with Bunny’Ideal for a summer read' – Catch a Single Thought‘It was everything I enjoy… I couldn’t find a single flaw in the book' – Afternoon Bookery

'You know you're in for a treat when you open a Jenny Oliver book' Debbie Johnson From the top 10 best-selling author of The Summerhouse by the Sea ‘A perfect holiday read.’ – The Sun Ella Davenport is turning her world upside down. She’s ditching her cheating ex, swapping Carnaby Street for Corfu and heading back to the bustling family restaurant of her childhood. But as she throws herself back into the heat of the kitchen and old tensions start to resurface, she realises returning home isn’t as easy she thought.Meanwhile, sister Maddy has always loved the quiet pace of island life but recently she’s been longing to escape. So when Ella arrives in Corfu, she jumps at the chance to flat sit for her and soon she’s exploring the snowy streets of London in search of her own adventure. But even though she’s finally following her dreams, something is still missing…Thousands of miles apart and struggling to adjust to their new lives, Ella and Maddy are about to find out that all they want for Christmas is each other. Combining Jenny Oliver’s trademark warmth and mouth-watering bakes, you’ll devour this in one sitting.

'You know you're in for a treat when you open a Jenny Oliver book' Debbie Johnson From the top 10 best-selling author of The Summerhouse by the Sea The ovens are pre-heating, the Prosecco is chilling…and The Sunshine and Biscotti Club is nearly ready to open its doors. But the guests have other things on their minds… Libby: The BloggerLife is Instagram-perfect for food blogger Libby…until she catches her husband cheating just weeks before her Italian cooking club’s grand opening.Evie: The MumEve’s marriage isn’t working, but she’s not dared admit it until now. A trip to Italy to help Libby open The Sunshine and Biscotti Club might be the perfect escape…Jessica: In Love with her Best FriendJessica has thrown herself into her work to shut out the memory of the man who never loved her back. The same man who’s just turned up in Tuscany… Welcome to Tuscany’s newest baking school – where your biscotti is served with a side of love, laughter and ice-cold limoncello! What reviewers are saying about The Sunshine and Biscotti Club‘A warm and lovely story about friendship, cooking and the glorious Italian countryside’ – For the Love of Books‘A brilliant combination of sun, sand, romantic Italy, and a characterful renovation.’ – JC Cross (NetGalley)‘This was a warm, thoughtful and well written summer read that I really enjoyed.’ – Kitty Hill (NetGalley)

For all fans of Jenny Han, Holly Bourne and The Kissing Booth comes the must-have teen read from bestselling fiction author, Jenny Oliver! Norah Whittaker has grown up on a houseboat, spending lazy days swimming in the river and helping on her mum’s vintage market stall. But when her chaotic dad’s latest get-rich-quick plan ends up getting him arrested, Norah’s life is turned upside down.Grandparents (incredibly rich ones) that Norah never knew existed enrol her at exclusive Chelsea High School. There are polo lessons, ski trips and parties photographed by glossy magazines. Norah has never felt so out of place. And everyone else there thinks so, too.That is, until she’s cast opposite gorgeous, brooding Ezra Montgomery in the school play. Suddenly Norah discovers a reason to belong, after all.But at Chelsea High, the path of true love never runs smooth . .