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'I loved it' Jill Mansell'She should be on prescription' Phillipa AshleyShe’s found her dream home but can she make her dreams a reality?Hattie finds other people their dream homes for a living.Surely she, of all people, has the connections and the knowledge to find her own forever home? Instead, she baffles those closest to her by choosing to pack up and move every few months from one housesitting job to the next.Of course, that’s because she knows where she wants to live. It’s a beautiful house owned by a lovely old woman who’d simply love for Hattie to have it.But nothing is ever that simple.There’s Clive who refuses to listen to his great-aunt’s wishes about her house. There’s Luke, Hattie’s oldest friend, who just wants to see her happy. And there’s Hattie herself. It might take a difficult client, an awkward teenager and a couple of dogs to help her see what really makes a house a home.'Absolutely charming' Milly Johnson'Warm, wise and wonderful' Lucy DiamondReaders love Katie Fforde...'Never fails to bring a smile to my face' *****'Full of drama, fun and romance' *****'Total delightful escapism' *****'Transports you to a new place' *****

A sensible girl living in a small town. A charming stranger she can't resist. A life adventure awaits but will she take a risk on love?'The queen of uplifting, feel good romance.' AJ Pearce'Delicious - gorgeous humour and the lightest of touches' Sunday Times'Katie is my favourite author' Phillipa Ashley__________Polly Cameron is perfectly content with her quiet life working at the Whole Nut Café, developing her career as a potter, and spending evenings in her cozy cottage with her cat. Marriage and romance? Who has the time!But then Polly meets David who is aloof yet somehow very alluring. There's definitely a spark between them - but can she take the risk of falling in love?Just as Polly begins to explore her feelings for David, enter Tristan Black – the rugged radio journalist who is charming, handsome and very persistent . . .Caught between two very different men, Polly must decide which one to choose – and whether she dare embrace her happy ever after?__________Praise for Katie Fforde and Living Dangerously . . .'Warm, wise and wonderful' Lucy Diamond'An absolute delight' Veronica Henry'The queen of feel-good fiction' Liz Fenwick'I love, love, love this book!' 5-star reader review'Absolutely hilarious and a wonderful read.’ 5-star reader review‘A great book from start to finish.’ 5-star reader review'This is one of my favourite books. I read it over and over again.' 5-star reader review'Great characters and a lovely story to escape into.’ 5-star reader review'I can't get enough of Katie Fforde!' 5-star reader review

A year in the country. A year to fall in love. Warm, funny and wonderfully romantic, this is Katie Fforde at her very best.‘Katie really is the queen of uplifting, feel good romance.’ AJ Pearce'Modern-day Austen. Great fun' Red'Delicious - gorgeous humour and the lightest of touches' Sunday Times___________The deliciously romantic novel from the Sunday Times #1 bestselling author of A Springtime Affair and A Rose Petal Summer.Fran has always wanted to be a farmer. And now it looks as if her childhood dream is about to come true.She has just moved to her aunt's beautiful but very run-down farm in the Cotswolds. If she can turn the place around in a year, the farm will be hers.But Fran knows nothing about farming. She might even be afraid of cows.She'll need help, not just from her best friend Issi, but also from her wealthy and very eligible neighbour - who might just have his own reasons for being so supportive.Is it the farm he is interested in? Or Fran herself?___________Readers can't get enough of A Country Escape . . .***** 'Just charming, gentle, wonderful fun. I adore Katie Fforde.'***** 'It's always a pleasure to live in Katie Fforde's world for a few days.'***** 'I absolutely loved, loved this book. It was clean, passionate, and filled with characters who were delightful, both good and bad.'***** 'What a beautiful heartwarming story. A easy five stars.'***** 'Katie Fforde has written a gorgeous heartwarming book. I immediately fell in love with her beautiful setting.'

_________________'Thank goodness for Katie Fforde, the perfect author to bring comfort in difficult times. She really is the queen of uplifting, feel good romance.' AJ PEARCE_________________A wonderfully romantic novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of A Rose Petal Summer and A Country Escape.Take one aspiring cook.When Zoe Harper wins a coveted place in a televised cookery competition, she can't wait to put her cooking skills to the test.Add a very desirable judge.But as the competition heats up, she realises she's developing an inconvenient crush on one of the judges, the truly delicious Gideon Irving.Stir in a heaped tablespoon of romance.All too soon there's more than canapés, cupcakes and cordon bleu at stake.Will Zoe win the competition, or is Gideon one temptation too far?

The perfect new job selling houses in the Cotswolds. An ex-lover re-appears. A life adventure awaits… from the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Recipe for Love, A French Affair and The One Enchanted Evening.'Delicious - gorgeous humour and the lightest of touches' Sunday Times‘The queen of uplifting, feel good romance.’ AJ Pearce'Deliciously enjoyable' Woman and Home_____________Three years ago, Bella Castle left her home town nursing a broken heart over Dominic Thane.Now she has a new job she loves, selling houses in the Cotswold countryside. And her boyfriend, Nevil, has just proposed.They're just right for each other, Bella tells herself. So why doesn't she feel happier?Then Dominic turns up unexpectedly.And Bella begins to ask herself whether Nevil really is her perfect match after all..._____________Readers can't get enough of The Perfect Match . . .***** 'Charming story. One of my first novels from Katie Fforde and I am sure it won't be my last.'***** 'Wonderfully written and left me with a heartwarming feel.'***** 'If you want a comfortable, warm read this book is a “Perfect Match”.'***** 'Such a lovely, lovely feel good book - perfect as we go from spring into summer.'***** 'Wow, what a great book this is! It had me hooked and reeled in right from page 1.'

The uplifting and escapist new romcom and perfect holiday read for summer from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Island in the Sun and One Enchanted Evening.'The queen of uplifting, feel good romance.' AJ Pearce, bestselling author of Dear Mrs Bird'Top-drawer romantic escapism.' Daily Mail'Warm, brilliant and full of love.' Heat__________In a city full of dreams, will she find her own…?It’s 1968 and it’s cold when Felicity arrives in London to stay with her mother, improve her English - and meet a suitable man.She is already missing her home in Provence and her father, his new wife and their extended family. But she’s only in London for a year she tells herself - and then she can go back to France and do what she really wants and become a painter.But then she bumps into Oliver who, she thinks, is the most interesting man she has ever met. He lives on a barge for one thing and has a collection of jobs, but his passion is looking for hidden treasures along the shores of the river Thames.In a word, he’s a mudlarker - and before long Felicity is mudlarking too. She’s also pursuing her dreams and painting scenery for Oliver’s actor friends.But is Oliver a ‘Suitable Man’ of whom her mother will approve? Felicity doesn’t think so …Warm, witty, and uplifting, get ready to fall in love with Katie Fforde’s heart-warming new romantic novel.Readers Love From London with Love!'A charming feel good read' 5-star reader review'Prepare to be swept away with this wonderful story!' 5-star reader review'Another glorious winner from Katie Fforde!' 5-star reader review'I couldn't put this down.' 5-star reader review'Compulsive reading, brilliant.' 5-star reader review'Katie Fforde does it again! Another hit for me!' 5-star reader review'A gorgeous read' 5-star reader review'A story full of warmth and love.' 5-star reader review

_________________‘Thank goodness for Katie Fforde, the perfect author to bring comfort in difficult times. She really is the queen of uplifting, feel good romance.’ AJ PEARCE_________________A delicious Christmas feast of short stories from the Sunday Times No. 1 bestselling author of A French Affair and The Perfect Match.Add some extra sparkle to your Christmas by joining Katie Fforde for a perfect, romantic Christmas feast of short stories. Collected together for the first time and including one brand new story.Make your Christmas wishes come true...Includes an exclusive sneak preview of Katie's new novel, A Vintage Wedding.

_________________‘Thank goodness for Katie Fforde, the perfect author to bring comfort in difficult times. She really is the queen of uplifting, feel good romance.’ AJ PEARCE_________________Julia's learning some lessons in love. A wonderfully romantic novel from the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Recipe for Love, A French Affair and The Perfect Match.Sometimes you can’t escape the past…When Julia realises she holds more affection for a Labrador than she does for her actual fiancée, Oscar, Julia decides to change her life. She quits her job, dumps Oscar, and starts a new career as a cook on a couple of narrowboats.Finally feeling like she’s keeping her head above water, Julia is appalled when her past comes back to haunt her.Oscar is persistent, her mother is a matchmaking nightmare and to top it all off her childhood enemy, the enigmatic, Fergus Grindley, arrives on the scene._______________________________The whole world loves Katie Fforde's work:"Modern-day Austen. Great fun" Red"Top-drawer romantic escapism" Daily Mail"Warm, brilliant and full of love" Heat"Delicious - gorgeous humour and the lightest of touches" Sunday Times"Effortlessly lovable, warm and fun" Closer"Curl up on the sofa with this book and dream... delightful" The Lady"Deliciously enjoyable" Woman and Home"Uplifting and delightful" Hot Brands Cool Places

_________________‘Thank goodness for Katie Fforde, the perfect author to bring comfort in difficult times. She really is the queen of uplifting, feel good romance.’ AJ PEARCE_________________Love can grow on you, or can it? A wonderfully romantic novel from the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Recipe for Love, A French Affair and The Perfect Match.When Perdita Dylan delivers her baby vegetables to a local hotel and finds that her unpredictable ex-husband, Lucas, has taken over the kitchen, she is horrified - particularly when she discovers he's being groomed as the latest celebrity chef and needs her picturesque, if primitive cottage, and her, in supporting roles. Her life is further complicated when Kitty, her 87-year-old friend, has a stroke. Perdita needs someone to lean on - and Lucas seems so keen to help that she starts to wonder if he's really such a villain. Can she cope with all this alone? Or should she face up to the fact that 'You can't cuddle lettuces'?

_________________'Thank goodness for Katie Fforde, the perfect author to bring comfort in difficult times. She really is the queen of uplifting, feel good romance.' AJ PEARCE_________________There's an art to choosing men, but Thea's just discovering it. A wonderfully romantic novel from the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Recipe for Love, A French Affair and The Perfect Match.Leaving behind a house full of students she looks after, Thea throws caution to the wind and takes off to Ireland with Rory, a charming artist.But Thea's old life isn't so easily cut off. The arrival of Molly, her bossy friend, demanding to see Rory's stunning paintings (and to find out what Thea is up to) is bad enough, but why did she have to bring Petal, Thea's most annoying lodger, along for the ride? And worst of all, Petal is accompanied by her uncle, the enigmatic Ben, a man Thea has sworn never to like.The timing is terrible and even more alarming is that the more Rory pursues Thea, the more maddeningly attractive she finds Ben..._______________________________The whole world loves Katie Fforde's work:"Modern-day Austen. Great fun" Red"Top-drawer romantic escapism" Daily Mail"Warm, brilliant and full of love" Heat"Delicious - gorgeous humour and the lightest of touches" Sunday Times"Effortlessly lovable, warm and fun" Closer"Curl up on the sofa with this book and dream... delightful" The Lady"Deliciously enjoyable" Woman and Home"Uplifting and delightful" Hot Brands Cool Places

A Highland textile mill in need of saving. A handsome yet abrasive stranger. A life adventure awaits… from the bestselling author of Island in the Sun, One Enchanted Evening and Practically Perfect.‘The queen of uplifting, feel good romance’ AJ Pearce'Modern-day Austen. Great fun' Red'Warm, brilliant and full of love' Heat___________A change of scene or a change of heart?When your boyfriend calls you impulsive, what do you do? If you’re Jenny Porter, you dash off to Scotland determined to save a failing textile mill, of course.That’s how Jenny finds herself having awkward encounters with the abrasive but disconcertingly attractive Ross Grant.And then, just as things between Jenny and Ross develop into something more interesting, her boyfriend Henry arrives in Scotland.Should she do the sensible thing and follow Henry back to London?Or might her Highland adventure be more than just a fling?___________The whole world loves Katie Fforde's work . . .'Like a good wedding, it will leave you wiping away the tears' SUNDAY EXPRESS'Katie’s writing is life-enhancing and, like the love affairs, delicious. I enjoyed every minute!' ELIZABETH BUCHAN'Top-drawer romantic escapism' DAILY MAIL'Delicious - gorgeous humour and the lightest of touches' SUNDAY TIMES'Effortlessly lovable, warm and fun' CLOSER'Curl up on the sofa with this book and dream ... delightful' THE LADY'Deliciously enjoyable' WOMAN AND HOME'Uplifting and delightful' HOT BRANDS COOL PLACES

Is she ready to take a chance on love? A wonderfully romantic novel from the Sunday Times No 1 bestselling author of A Springtime Affair and A Wedding in the Country.'Thank goodness for Katie Fforde, the perfect author to bring comfort in difficult times. She really is the queen of uplifting, feel good romance.' AJ PEARCE_________________A stall at a farmers' market, a sprig of mistletoe, and a spontaneous kiss from a tall, attractive stranger...Nel is the owner of a houseful of animals and the organiser of the farmers' market in the picturesque Paradise Fields.She is always super-busy, and the last thing she needs is another complication in her life.But when her old friend and owner of Paradise Fields dies, she knows she must fight to save the meadow and market she loves so dearly.But who can she trust to help her save Paradise Fields? Her sensible boyfriend Simon? Her friends, Sacha and Vivien? Or Jake, the devilishly handsome man who kissed her under the mistletoe...________________Praise for Katie Fforde'Modern-day Austen. Great fun' Red'Top-drawer romantic escapism' Daily Mail'Warm, brilliant and full of love' Heat'Delicious' Sunday Times

Love makes the world go round. A wonderfully romantic novel from the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of A Wedding in the Country and A Springtime Affair.'Thank goodness for Katie Fforde, the perfect author to bring comfort in difficult times. She really is the queen of uplifting, feel good romance.' AJ PEARCE_________________Ellie Summers' life is unravelling. Finding herself pregnant - and her sexy but idle boyfriend Rick less than enthusiastic about parenthood - she needs a plan. Fast.Grace Soudley's life is also coming apart at the seams - her only security is the beautiful yet crumbling old house she was left by her godmother. But unless she can find a fortune, Luckenham House will disintegrate around her.When Ellie and Grace meet, the two very different women find they can help each other out. Ellie needs a place to stay; Grace needs a lodger. Both of them need a friend. But then the disconcertingly engaging Flynn Cormack arrives on the scene, apparently determined to help. And when Grace discovers some beautiful painted panels hidden behind the tattered dining-room curtains, the whole business of restoration starts to get serious...________________Praise for Katie Fforde'Modern-day Austen. Great fun' Red'Top-drawer romantic escapism' Daily Mail'Warm, brilliant and full of love' Heat'Delicious' Sunday Times

Three friends who set up their own business. Three different dreams they are ready to chase. A life adventure awaits . . . from the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Recipe for Love, A French Affair and The Perfect Match.'The queen of uplifting, feel good romance.' AJ Pearce'Effortlessly lovable, warm and fun' Closer'Katie Fforde is on sparkling form' Independent__________May, Sally and Harriet have had enough.They may work at Quality Cleaners, but there is nothing quality about the way their boss, 'Slimeball' Slater, runs the business. Sick and tired of working for a crook, May, Sally and Harriet decide to set up their own business.Soon May finds she can afford the mooring fees for her beloved narrowboat, Harriet discovers she has a gift for painting, and Sally's dream of owning a place of her own is fast becoming a reality.It all seems to be going so well. But is it really?And is it too much, May wonders, to want a man to share her newfound happiness?__________Reader's can't get enough of The Rose Revived . . .***** 'This was wonderful, witty, touching and just an all round feel good story.'***** 'Katie Fforde is a fantastic story teller, and I often reread her books.'***** 'This hits the spot for providing a short, sweet shot of glorious romance'***** 'I absolutely loved this book, it was warm and cosy yet engaging with a fun story line.'***** 'The perfect book that takes you away from reality.'

It must be love ... A wonderfully romantic novel from the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Recipe for Love, A Wedding in the Country and One Enchanted Evening.‘Thank goodness for Katie Fforde ...She really is the queen of uplifting, feel good romance.’ AJ Pearce'Delicious - gorgeous humour and the lightest of touches" Sunday Times'Top-drawer romantic escapism' Daily Mail'Warm, brilliant and full of love' Heat_____________Can love be about to bloom? A wonderfully romantic novel from the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Recipe for Love, A French Affair and The Perfect Match.Althea lives in a too large a house with worrisome mortgage payments, has a bossy younger sister and an irksome ex-husband. She always manages to muddle through no matter what, but everything changes when she loses her job.Althea decides to seek solace in a borrowed greenhouse and to develop her passion for gardening. When she wins the opportunity to design a garden at the Chelsea Flower Show with the unexpected help of the gorgeous architect Patrick Donahugh, it looks as though Althea may have unearthed a new man as well as a new career..._____________Reader's love Wild Designs ...***** 'My all time favourite Katie Fforde. Witty writing, great characters.'***** 'Wild Designs is my favorite book by Katie Fforde. I've read it several times.'***** 'A gorgeous and funny read.'***** 'It's cheerful, funny and sweet.'***** 'Cozy, warm, easy and delightful'

Just the thing for a broken heart. A wonderfully romantic novel from the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Recipe for Love, A French Affair and The Perfect Match.'The queen of uplifting, feel good romance' AJ PEARCE'Effortlessly lovable, warm and fun' CLOSER'Katie Fforde is on sparkling form' INDEPENDENT'Top-drawer romantic escapism' DAILY MAIL_________________'I don't suppose you'd care to house-sit for a while...' Hetty Longden's mother thinks that looking after Great Uncle Samuel's crumbling stately home will be just the thing for Hetty's broken heart. Hetty doesn't mind; at least she can be miserable in private. But 'private' is a relative term in a village which revolves around the big house. Particularly when you are expected to thwart Great Uncle Samuel's awful heir, and his nefarious plans for his inheritance. Pitchforked into the community's fight to save the manor, Hetty has no time to wallow. And once she has shared her troubles with one neighbour (Caroline: a very understanding shoulder, despite her glamorous appearance and impossibly long legs), and cast an appreciative eye over another (Peter: equally long-legged, but offering rather more practical help), she wonders if her heart is irretrievably broken after all..._________________Readers can't get enough of Stately Pursuits . . .***** 'A great weekend read! So much fun and totally romantic.'***** 'This story gave a me a warm feeling from the first word!'***** 'I couldn't put it down.'***** 'This is by far my favourite Katie Fforde book. Katie has not disappointed with this book or any other books that I've read that she has written!'***** 'Everyone should read at least one Katie Fforde book. Because I believe everyone needs to be able to laugh out loud while they read.'

_________________‘Thank goodness for Katie Fforde, the perfect author to bring comfort in difficult times. She really is the queen of uplifting, feel good romance.’ AJ PEARCE_______________________________A wonderfully romantic novel from the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Recipe for Love, A French Affair and The Perfect Match.Flora has decided to move to the country to join her family’s antique business.Her knowledge of antiques may extend only to watching reality programmes on daytime TV, but what she lacks in experience she makes up for in blind enthusiasm. So she is more than a little put off when she doesn’t receive the warm country welcome she expected. Stuck with a cat about to have kittens, Flora is forced to stay in an abandoned holiday cottage miles from any neighbours.Between fighting off dinner invitations from the devastatingly handsome Henry, and hiding her secret lodger William, Flora soon discovers country life is far from dull as she sets about trying to save a business that she has grown to love, but which may not survive…_______________________________The whole world loves Katie Fforde's work:"Modern-day Austen. Great fun" Red"Top-drawer romantic escapism" Daily Mail"Warm, brilliant and full of love" Heat"Delicious - gorgeous humour and the lightest of touches" Sunday Times"Effortlessly lovable, warm and fun" Closer"Curl up on the sofa with this book and dream... delightful" The Lady"Deliciously enjoyable" Woman and Home"Uplifting and delightful" Hot Brands Cool Places

A cottage renovation. A good-looking but impossible stranger arrives. A life adventure awaits. . . from the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Wedding Season, A Wedding in Provence and One Enchanted Evening.'The queen of uplifting, feel good romance' AJ Pearce'Top-drawer romantic escapism' Daily Mail'Delicious - gorgeous humour and the lightest of touches' Sunday Times___________________Anna has risked everything to buy and renovate her tiny but beautiful cottage set in the sleepy village of Amberford.The outside is perfect, but inside all is chaos: with a ladder for a staircase, no downstairs flooring, and only candles for lighting.It's no wonder that Anna's soon wondering whether she's bitten off more than she can chew.Her neighbour Chloe comes to the rescue: providing wine, sympathy and a rescue greyhound: Caroline!But just as Anna's starting to believe she's found the perfect idyll, good-looking but impossible Rob Hunter arrives on the scene, putting up more obstacles than Anna can deal with.Can Anna make this work? Can she have her dream house and win round the perfect man?___________________Readers love the Katie Fforde escapism . . .***** 'Lighthearted, funny and a delight to read.'***** 'A fun, lightedhearted read perfect for a summer evening.'***** 'Books like this are perfect for curling up with and leave you with a warm and fuzzy feeling.'***** 'A wonderful hug in a book teaching the age old compromise and communication of love.'***** 'I do believe this is my all time favourite Katie Fforde story. A pleasing tale with lovely characters and a happy ever after ending.'Katie Fforde, Sunday Times bestselling author, February 2024

________________‘Thank goodness for Katie Fforde, the perfect author to bring comfort in difficult times. She really is the queen of uplifting, feel good romance.’ AJ PEARCE_________________A wonderfully romantic novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of A Rose Petal Summer and A Country Escape.Jo Edwards never planned to live on a barge. She's not even sure she likes boats. But when her husband trades her in for a younger model, she finds her options alarmingly limited.Dora Hamilton never planned to run out on her own wedding. But as The Big Day approaches, her cold feet show no signs of warming up - and accepting Jo's offer of refuge aboard The Three Sisters seems the only alternative. As Jo and Dora embark on reorganising their muddled lives, they realise they both need a practical way to keep themselves afloat. But, despite their certainty that they've sworn off men for good, they haven't bargained for the persistent intervention of attractive but enigmatic Marcus, and laid-back, charming Tom, who both seem determined to help them whether they like it or not..._______________________________The whole world loves Katie Fforde's work:"Modern-day Austen. Great fun" Red"Top-drawer romantic escapism" Daily Mail"Warm, brilliant and full of love" Heat"Delicious - gorgeous humour and the lightest of touches" Sunday Times"Effortlessly lovable, warm and fun" Closer"Curl up on the sofa with this book and dream... delightful" The Lady"Deliciously enjoyable" Woman and Home"Uplifting and delightful" Hot Brands Cool Places

A wedding planner who doesn't believe in love. Two weddings on the same day. A life adventure awaits. . . from the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Summer of Love, A Wedding in Provence and A Cottage in the Country. 'The queen of uplifting, feel good romance' AJ Pearce'Top-drawer romantic escapism' Daily Mail'Warm, brilliant and full of love' Heat___________Have you heard of a wedding planner who doesn't believe in love?Having felt love's cruel sting before, wedding planner Sarah Stratford now strictly sticks to helping customers have the weddings of their dreams.As the confetti flutters away in the June breeze of another successful celebration, she finds herself agreeing to two more weddings, but not only are they on the same day, they're only two months away!Sarah enlists the help of her two best friends to help her pull together the two events in time.Little do they all know that helping other people find happiness will lead them down their own path to true love . . .___________Readers can't get enough of Wedding Season . . .'So heartwarming and witty, a great read' 5-star reader review 'I LOVE this story!' 5-star reader review 'Sweet, feel-good romance' 5-star reader review 'I couldn't put this book down' 5-star reader review 'Very romantic, enjoyable and relaxing. Makes you feel all gooey inside' 5-star reader review 'What a lovely, heartwarming and beautiful story' 5-star reader review

A passionate bookshop owner. An elusive Irish author she must track down. A life adventure awaits. . .'The queen of uplifting, feel good romance' AJ Pearce'Effortlessly lovable, warm and fun' Closer'Katie Fforde is on sparkling form' Independent 'Top-drawer romantic escapism' Daily Mail__________Falling in love can be all too easy . . .When the bookshop where Laura works is about to close, she finds herself agreeing to help organise a literary festival.Laura's initial excitement turns to dread when an innocent mistake leads the festival organisers to believe that Laura is a close friend of Dermot Flynn. An infamous writer at the top of their wish list and a notorious recluse to boot.Always one to rise to a challenge, Laura sets off for Ireland to convince her literary hero to attend the festival.Falling for him was never part of the plan . . .__________Readers can't get enough of Love Letters . . .***** 'Oh I just loved this book! Katie Fforde's are always such a tonic to read'***** 'A sweet romantic story ... Easy to read and worthy of you time, definitely.'***** 'A lovely heartwarming, fun easy read.'***** 'Out of all the Katie Fforde books I’ve read so far, this is my favourite!'***** 'My first time reading books by Katie Fforde and I must say, I did the right choice by picking this book'

A visit to America. An arrogant yet irresistible old acquaintance. A life adventure awaits. . . from the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Recipe for Love, One Enchanted Evening and Island in the Sun.'The queen of uplifting, feel good romance' AJ Pearce'Effortlessly lovable, warm and fun' Closer'Katie Fforde is on sparkling form' Independent'Top-drawer romantic escapism' Daily Mail______________Sophie Apperly has spent her whole life pleasing others - but when she realises her family see her less as indispensable treasure and more as general dogsbody, she decides she's had enough. So when an old friend offers her the chance of a lifetime, she decides to swap Little England for the Big Apple, and heads off to the land of opportunity.From the moment Sophie hits the bright lights of Manhattan she's determined to enjoy every minute of her big adventure. And when fate throws her together with Matilda, a spirited grande dame of New York society who invites her to Connecticut for Thanksgiving, she willingly accepts. English-born Matilda is delighted with her new friend - though her grandson Luke, undeniably attractive but infuriatingly arrogant, is anything but welcoming.When Luke arrives in England a few weeks later, Sophie hardly expects him to seek her out .But Matilda has hatched some complicated plans of her own - and so Luke has a proposal to make ...______________Readers love A Perfect Proposal . . .***** 'Thoroughly enjoyable!'***** 'A feel-good story you can curl up with'***** 'Beautifully written'***** 'The perfect book to relax with'***** 'An absolutely blissful read!'

A new life in the country. An exciting old flame reappears. A life adventure awaits. . . from the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of A Rose Petal Summer, One Enchanted Evening and Island in the Sun.'The queen of uplifting, feel good romance' AJ Pearce'Effortlessly lovable, warm and fun' Closer'Katie Fforde is on sparkling form' Independent'Top-drawer romantic escapism' Daily Mail____________________Who knows what might happen in a summer of love?Sian Bishop has left the hustle and bustle of the city behind and has thrown herself into a new life in the country.With her young son, her picture-postcard garden and her small thriving business, she's happy and very busy. She is not - repeat not - looking for love.And then, one glorious summer evening, Gus Beresford arrives.One-time explorer, full-time heart-breaker, Gus is ridiculously exciting, wonderfully glamorous - and, Sian tells herself, completely wrong for a romantically cautious single woman like her.But she and Gus have met before. And, despite Sian's best intentions, it isn't long before she's falling for him all over again...____________________Readers can't get enough of Summer of Love . . .***** 'Katie Fforde’s storytelling swept me right into the English countryside and left me frantically turning pages to see what happened next'***** 'Here is another author that I should have been reading. Her work is fun, full of interesting characters and a plot that I could actually see happening.'***** 'This is first ever novel that I have read by Katie Fforde and I will definitely be reading more! '***** 'This is a great story, made even better by the location.'***** 'This was an incredibly charming book.'

A wonderfully romantic novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of A Rose Petal Summer and A Country Escape.'The queen of uplifting, feel good romance.' AJ Pearce'Delicious - gorgeous humour and the lightest of touches' Sunday Times'Katie is my favourite author' Phillipa Ashley__________Gina and Sally Makepiece have inherited a stall in the French House, an antiques centre nestled in the heart of the English countryside.Gina is determined to drag the French House and its grumpy owner into the twenty-first century.Bearing all the attributes of a modern-day Mr Rochester, Matthew Ballinger is less than happy with the whirlwind that has arrived on his doorstep.The last thing either of them want is to fall in love.But will a trip to France change their minds?__________The whole world loves Katie Fforde's work:'Modern-day Austen. Great fun' Red'Top-drawer romantic escapism' Daily Mail'Warm, brilliant and full of love' Heat'Delicious - gorgeous humour and the lightest of touches' Sunday Times'Effortlessly lovable, warm and fun' Closer'Curl up on the sofa with this book and dream... delightful' The Lady'Deliciously enjoyable' Woman and Home'Uplifting and delightful' Hot Brands Cool Places

Three friends running a vintage wedding business. Romances waiting just around the corner. A life adventure awaits. . . from the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Recipe for Love, A French Affair and The Perfect Match.‘Thank goodness for Katie Fforde, the perfect author to bring comfort in difficult times. She really is the queen of uplifting, feel good romance.’ AJ Pearce'Delicious - gorgeous humour and the lightest of touches' Sunday Times'Warm, brilliant and full of love' Heat___________A vintage wedding, romance, and a happily-ever-after ending - what more could you want from the 'modern-day Jane Austen'?In a small Cotswold country town, Beth, Lindy and Rachel are looking for new beginnings.So they set up a business of their own: organising stylish and perfectly affordable vintage weddings.Soon they are busy arranging other people's Big Days.What none of them know is that their own romances are waiting just around the corner...___________Readers love A Vintage Wedding . . .***** 'So brilliant had me hooked straight away and didn't want it to end at all. '***** 'Feisty heroines, romantic heroes, happy endings - just what I needed. '***** 'This was like catching up with an old friend. I love Katie Fforde books.'***** 'I wanted pure escapism and Katie Fforde delivers again.'***** 'Another brilliant read from the wonderful Katie Fforde.'

_________________‘Thank goodness for Katie Fforde, the perfect author to bring comfort in difficult times. She really is the queen of uplifting, feel good romance.’ AJ PEARCE_________________Emily is happy with her life just as it is. She loves her career as a midwife, and enjoys living on her own - but can't help but feel like it’s time for a change.So when her best friend Rebecca asks whether she’d like to spend the summer cooking on a ‘puffer’ boat just off the Scottish coast, she jumps at the chance.But it's far from easy. Rebecca is heavily pregnant and is thrilled to have her friend on board doing most of the work. Then there’s Emily’s competitive and jealous kitchen assistant, who thinks she should be head cook. And there’s Alasdair, the handsome local doctor who Emily is desperately trying not to notice. Because if she falls in love with him, as he appears to be falling for her, will she ever want her old life back again?_________________The whole world loves Katie Fforde's work:'Like a good wedding, it will leave you wiping away the tears' SUNDAY EXPRESS'Modern-day Austen. Great fun' RED'Katie’s writing is life-enhancing and, like the love affairs, delicious. I enjoyed every minute!' ELIZABETH BUCHAN'Top-drawer romantic escapism' DAILY MAIL'Warm, brilliant and full of love' HEAT'Delicious - gorgeous humour and the lightest of touches' SUNDAY TIMES'Effortlessly lovable, warm and fun' CLOSER'Curl up on the sofa with this book and dream ... delightful' THE LADY'Deliciously enjoyable' WOMAN AND HOME'Uplifting and delightful' HOT BRANDS COOL PLACES

_________________‘Thank goodness for Katie Fforde, the perfect author to bring comfort in difficult times. She really is the queen of uplifting, feel good romance.’ AJ PEARCE_________________FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES #1 BESTSELLING AUTHORWill opening the door lead to love and happy endings?Lorna and her friend Philly work together in the grounds of a beautiful manor house in the Cotswolds.But even though they are surrounded by family and friends, the door to true love remains resolutely closed - until the day they discover a beautiful secret garden deep in the manor's grounds.Could this be the sign that their luck is about to change?_________________The whole world loves Katie Fforde's work:'Like a good wedding, it will leave you wiping away the tears' SUNDAY EXPRESS'Modern-day Austen. Great fun' RED'Katie’s writing is life-enhancing and, like the love affairs, delicious. I enjoyed every minute!' ELIZABETH BUCHAN'Top-drawer romantic escapism' DAILY MAIL'Warm, brilliant and full of love' HEAT'Delicious - gorgeous humour and the lightest of touches' SUNDAY TIMES'Effortlessly lovable, warm and fun' CLOSER'Curl up on the sofa with this book and dream ... delightful' THE LADY'Deliciously enjoyable' WOMAN AND HOME'Uplifting and delightful' HOT BRANDS COOL PLACES