'Full of warmth' #1 Sunday Times Bestseller Katie Fforde Can a cake change your life? Clemmie Rose’s great-great-grandmother’s beloved clementine torte is her ticket to the prestigious Royal Baking Competition. A win could put Puffin Island’s charming Café on the Coast on the map, land Clemmie her very own cookbook deal, and secure her a coveted invitation to a royal garden party.But when she discovers the competition is being hosted aboard the Royal Yacht by none other than her ex, Oliver Lockwood, the stakes – and the soufflés –suddenly rise, and Clemmie’s bid for the Golden Whisk trophy is at risk of collapsing like an underbaked sponge.When a decades-old secret is thrown into the mix, she’ll need more than the perfect recipe to keep her dreams from crumbling.Readers adore The Café on the Coast:'This is an epic 5 Star feel-good treat! I absolutely loved it from the first taste to the very last bite' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'Another absolute joy of a book from one of my go-to romance authors. Definitely recommended' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'Comfort reading at its absolute finest! I absolutely loved every page' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'If you like Bake Off and cake you will love it. Read it. Brilliant' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'I finished this book in one sitting. I just love Puffin Island and I loved Clemmie’s story' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

We regret to inform you of the passing of your great-aunt, Matilda Hartley. As the sole beneficiary of her estate, you have inherited her business, No. 17 Curiosity Lane, Puffin Island… Music journalist Fern Talbot has just inherited a dusty antique shop from a woman she never knew. Her plan is simple: get in, sell it, and get out.But when she discovers that her charming lodger, Daniel, is her train ride meet-cute, and a tantalising mystery wrapped up in a vintage wedding dress demands to be solved, Puffin Island quickly captures this devoted city girl’s heart… Each gorgeous title in the Puffin Island series can be read as a standalone. Why readers adore No. 17 Curiosity Lane:'Full of warmth, fun and feel-good factor' #1 Sunday Times Bestseller Katie Fforde'I read this in practically one sitting… I didn’t want to put it down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I just wanted to keep turning the pages … The best' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A delight to read, it leaves you smiling' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Such a heartwarming read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I finished it with a big smile, and a serious urge to move to Puffin Island' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Will stay with you long after you turn the last page' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Christie creates a community which you really want to be a part of. I want to live on the island!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Christie creates a community which you really want to be a part of. I want to live on the island!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Warm, emotional, cosy and ridiculously easy to lose yourself in, this was exactly the escape I needed 💛' ★★★★★ Can love begin before time runs out? Pippa Bell never expected to flee her own wedding — or to end up stranded on Puffin Island at the beautifully ramshackle Clockmaker’s Cottage, the perfect place to get away from it all for the summer.Her stay gets off to a rocky start when she discovers she’s sharing with her old university nemesis, Theo Blake. But, faced with a ferocious summer storm and trapped inside the tiny house, they end up working together to discover long-buried secrets about the cottage’s original owners.As the storm rages outside and the cottage works its magic, Pippa discovers that sometimes the best shelter is found in the most unexpected arms…Readers love The Clockmaker's Cottage:'Had me totally engaged from page one … brilliant' ★★★★★'These Puffin Island books get better and better'★★★★★'Another gorgeous installment' ★★★★★'I could not put this down' ★★★★★'An utterly charming romance' ★★★★★'I’ve loved this series from the very first book' ★★★★★'Christie Barlow is such a lovely storyteller, I’m always ‘in’ from the first page' ★★★★★

Puffin Island – when the tides turn, true friends are never apart 'Full of warmth' #1 Sunday Times Bestseller Katie Fforde Verity Callaway is running away. From her job. From her quiet life in the Midlands. And most of all from her ex-fiancée…who has just become her newest neighbour. The plan is simple: hop in her reliable camper van and cross the Channel, headed for a rendezvous with her best friend in Amsterdam to kick off six months of travel. But when Verity stumbles across a decades-old postcard while preparing her cottage for its temporary tenants, her life takes an unexpected turn, and she finds herself on a ferry to Puffin Island instead.Verity’s childhood was filled with tales of adventures set on the picturesque island, but she’d always thought her beloved granny had made it all up. Now, knowing the stories and the setting were real, Verity is determined to find the postcard’s sender and uncover the secrets of her grandmother’s past…even if it means setting off a sequence of events that will change not just her own life, but also that of the sleepy island’s close-knit community…Readers have fallen in love with Puffin Island:'WOW. I loved this book, the characters came to life and I really wished that I lived on Puffin Island.' ★★★★★'Oh my Christie Barlow has done it again. What a fantastic story!' ★★★★★'Wow, just wow! This is an amazing book. Such a moving and emotional book!' ★★★★★'The most wholesome, heartwarming, enchanting read … would highly recommend' ★★★★★'Christie Barlow never fails to capture the characters and bring them to life' ★★★★★'Christie draws you in and you never want to leave!'★★★★★'Absolutely gorgeous! Love the setting, love the characters … Highly recommended!'★★★★★'Christie Barlow you've done it again … Brilliant!'★★★★★'Puffin Island has a community we all wish to be a part of. Can't wait for the next visit'★★★★★

'This book is a beautiful, heartwarming read. It’s a story of love, friendship and secrets and I devoured every page' ★★★★★'FULL OF WARMTH, FUN AND FEEL-GOOD FACTOR' #1 Sunday Times Bestseller Katie FfordeWhen travel writer Jack Hartwell arrives on Puffin Island amidst a terrible storm, he stumbles into The Story Shop, the island's quaint bookshop.Seeking refuge, he finds himself immersed in Amelia Brown's enchanting world of books, puffins, and an eccentric group of book club regulars. So when the enigmatic Amelia challenges Jack to read a mysterious novel The Temptation Bucket List – and to complete its challenges with her – he can’t resist.But with Jack’s time on Puffin Island ticking away, the stakes rise. The final item on the list? To share a secret that no one else knows…Praise for The Story Shop:'This book is a work of art and I think Christie’s best one yet!' ★★★★★'There is something magical about Christie's Puffin Island. I just adore this series' ★★★★★'Full of love, friendship and wonderful adventures … a real page turner' ★★★★★'I fall more in love with Puffin Island and its inhabitants with each book! The Story Shop will get under your skin and stay with you long after you have finished reading it! ★★★★★'If I could give this more than 5 stars I would! Well done Christie Barlow for writing such a stunning romantic, mystery masterpiece! ★★★★★'Christie Barlow has the knack of transporting you and making you want to be part of the community she writes about … highly recommend' ★★★★★'Another brilliant read about Puffin Island. Christie Barlow never disappoints. Can’t wait for the next one' ★★★★★'I loved returning to Puffin Island and it's people. They feel like family to me. I hope this series never ends!' ★★★★★

Puffin Island – when the tides turn, true friends are never apart 'Full of warmth' #1 Sunday Times Bestseller Katie Fforde Verity Callaway is running away. From her job. From her quiet life in the Midlands. And most of all from her ex-fiancée…who has just become her newest neighbour. The plan is simple: hop in her reliable camper van and cross the Channel, headed for a rendezvous with her best friend in Amsterdam to kick off six months of travel. But when Verity stumbles across a decades-old postcard while preparing her cottage for its temporary tenants, her life takes an unexpected turn, and she finds herself on a ferry to Puffin Island instead.Verity’s childhood was filled with tales of adventures set on the picturesque island, but she’d always thought her beloved granny had made it all up. Now, knowing the stories and the setting were real, Verity is determined to find the postcard’s sender and uncover the secrets of her grandmother’s past…even if it means setting off a sequence of events that will change not just her own life, but also that of the sleepy island’s close-knit community…Readers have fallen in love with Puffin Island:'WOW. I loved this book, the characters came to life and I really wished that I lived on Puffin Island.' ★★★★★'Oh my Christie Barlow has done it again. What a fantastic story!' ★★★★★'Wow, just wow! This is an amazing book. Such a moving and emotional book!' ★★★★★'The most wholesome, heartwarming, enchanting read … would highly recommend' ★★★★★'Christie Barlow never fails to capture the characters and bring them to life' ★★★★★'Christie draws you in and you never want to leave!'★★★★★'Absolutely gorgeous! Love the setting, love the characters … Highly recommended!'★★★★★'Christie Barlow you've done it again … Brilliant!'★★★★★'Puffin Island has a community we all wish to be a part of. Can't wait for the next visit'★★★★★

'Full of warmth' #1 Sunday Times Bestseller Katie Fforde A blast from her past… Having narrowly avoided losing everything to her romance scammer ex, artist Delilah Waters is done with men and focused entirely on her quest to buy Puffin Island’s magical lighthouse. It’s a crucial piece of her own family’s history and the perfect space to turn into her home. But then Max Harrington walks through her door. …puts her future in question. Her feelings for her former art teacher might have been forbidden at the time, but now he’s back, and single, and there’s no denying that the attraction is mutual! But when something seems too good to be true, it normally is, and Dilly soon makes a shocking discovery that changes everything for her and Max. Now she’ll have to call upon the same fortitude as her beloved lighthouse if she’s to weather the storm headed her way…Readers have fallen in love with The Lighthouse Daughters:'Warm, emotive and engaging from start to finish. Christie Barlow is one of my go-to authors and the latest addition to her new series is fantastic' ★★★★★'This is a fabulous continuation of the Puffin Island series … heartwarming and uplifting … I love the Puffin Island community' ★★★★★'When you receive a new Christie Barlow novel, it immediately goes to the top of the TBR pile. I could not put this book down' ★★★★★'If you are already a fan of this author, this one will be another hit with you. If you have not read any of her books then what better place to start, than a visit to Puffin Island' ★★★★★Praise for the Puffin Island series:'The most wholesome, heartwarming, enchanting read … would highly recommend' ★★★★★'Christie Barlow never fails to capture the characters and bring them to life' ★★★★★'Christie draws you in and you never want to leave!'★★★★★'Absolutely gorgeous! Love the setting, love the characters … Highly recommended!'★★★★★'Christie Barlow you've done it again … Brilliant!'★★★★★'Puffin Island has a community we all wish to be a part of. Can't wait for the next visit'★★★★★

'Full of warmth' #1 Sunday Times Bestseller Katie Fforde A blast from her past… Having narrowly avoided losing everything to her romance scammer ex, artist Delilah Waters is done with men and focused entirely on her quest to buy Puffin Island’s magical lighthouse. It’s a crucial piece of her own family’s history and the perfect space to turn into her home. But then Max Harrington walks through her door. …puts her future in question. Her feelings for her former art teacher might have been forbidden at the time, but now he’s back, and single, and there’s no denying that the attraction is mutual! But when something seems too good to be true, it normally is, and Dilly soon makes a shocking discovery that changes everything for her and Max. Now she’ll have to call upon the same fortitude as her beloved lighthouse if she’s to weather the storm headed her way…Readers have fallen in love with The Lighthouse Daughters:'Warm, emotive and engaging from start to finish. Christie Barlow is one of my go-to authors and the latest addition to her new series is fantastic' ★★★★★'This is a fabulous continuation of the Puffin Island series … heartwarming and uplifting … I love the Puffin Island community' ★★★★★'When you receive a new Christie Barlow novel, it immediately goes to the top of the TBR pile. I could not put this book down' ★★★★★'If you are already a fan of this author, this one will be another hit with you. If you have not read any of her books then what better place to start, than a visit to Puffin Island' ★★★★★Praise for the Puffin Island series:'The most wholesome, heartwarming, enchanting read … would highly recommend' ★★★★★'Christie Barlow never fails to capture the characters and bring them to life' ★★★★★'Christie draws you in and you never want to leave!'★★★★★'Absolutely gorgeous! Love the setting, love the characters … Highly recommended!'★★★★★'Christie Barlow you've done it again … Brilliant!'★★★★★'Puffin Island has a community we all wish to be a part of. Can't wait for the next visit'★★★★★

'This book is a beautiful, heartwarming read. It’s a story of love, friendship and secrets and I devoured every page' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'FULL OF WARMTH, FUN AND FEEL-GOOD FACTOR' #1 Sunday Times Bestseller Katie FfordeWhen travel writer Jack Hartwell arrives on Puffin Island amidst a terrible storm, he stumbles into The Story Shop, the island's quaint bookshop.Seeking refuge, he finds himself immersed in Amelia Brown's enchanting world of books, puffins, and an eccentric group of book club regulars. So when the enigmatic Amelia challenges Jack to read a mysterious novel The Temptation Bucket List – and to complete its challenges with her – he can’t resist.But with Jack’s time on Puffin Island ticking away, the stakes rise. The final item on the list? To share a secret that no one else knows…Praise for The Story Shop:'This book is a work of art and I think Christie’s best one yet!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'There is something magical about Christie's Puffin Island. I just adore this series' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Full of love, friendship and wonderful adventures … a real page turner' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I fall more in love with Puffin Island and its inhabitants with each book! The Story Shop will get under your skin and stay with you long after you have finished reading it! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'If I could give this more than 5 stars I would! Well done Christie Barlow for writing such a stunning romantic, mystery masterpiece! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'Christie Barlow has the knack of transporting you and making you want to be part of the community she writes about … highly recommend' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'Another brilliant read about Puffin Island. Christie Barlow never disappoints. Can’t wait for the next one' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'I loved returning to Puffin Island and it's people. They feel like family to me. I hope this series never ends!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

'Full of warmth' #1 Sunday Times Bestseller Katie Fforde Can a cake change your life? Clemmie Rose’s great-great-grandmother’s beloved clementine torte is her ticket to the prestigious Royal Baking Competition. A win could put Puffin Island’s charming Café on the Coast on the map, land Clemmie her very own cookbook deal, and secure her a coveted invitation to a royal garden party.But when she discovers the competition is being hosted aboard the Royal Yacht by none other than her ex, Oliver Lockwood, the stakes – and the soufflés –suddenly rise, and Clemmie’s bid for the Golden Whisk trophy is at risk of collapsing like an underbaked sponge.When a decades-old secret is thrown into the mix, she’ll need more than the perfect recipe to keep her dreams from crumbling.Readers adore The Café on the Coast:'This is an epic 5 Star feel-good treat! I absolutely loved it from the first taste to the very last bite' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'Another absolute joy of a book from one of my go-to romance authors. Definitely recommended' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'Comfort reading at its absolute finest! I absolutely loved every page' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'If you like Bake Off and cake you will love it. Read it. Brilliant' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'I finished this book in one sitting. I just love Puffin Island and I loved Clemmie’s story' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

We regret to inform you of the passing of your great-aunt, Matilda Hartley. As the sole beneficiary of her estate, you have inherited her business, No. 17 Curiosity Lane, Puffin Island… Music journalist Fern Talbot has just inherited a dusty antique shop from a woman she never knew. Her plan is simple: get in, sell it, and get out.But when she discovers that her charming lodger, Daniel, is her train ride meet-cute, and a tantalising mystery wrapped up in a vintage wedding dress demands to be solved, Puffin Island quickly captures this devoted city girl’s heart… Each gorgeous title in the Puffin Island series can be read as a standalone. Why readers adore No. 17 Curiosity Lane:'Full of warmth, fun and feel-good factor' #1 Sunday Times Bestseller Katie Fforde'I read this in practically one sitting… I didn’t want to put it down' ★★★★★'I just wanted to keep turning the pages … The best' ★★★★★‘A delight to read, it leaves you smiling' ★★★★★‘Such a heartwarming read' ★★★★★'I finished it with a big smile, and a serious urge to move to Puffin Island' ★★★★★‘Will stay with you long after you turn the last page' ★★★★★'Christie creates a community which you really want to be a part of. I want to live on the island!' ★★★★★★★★★★'Christie creates a community which you really want to be a part of. I want to live on the island!' ★★★★★

'Warm, emotional, cosy and ridiculously easy to lose yourself in, this was exactly the escape I needed 💛' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Can love begin before time runs out? Pippa Bell never expected to flee her own wedding — or to end up stranded on Puffin Island at the beautifully ramshackle Clockmaker’s Cottage, the perfect place to get away from it all for the summer.Her stay gets off to a rocky start when she discovers she’s sharing with her old university nemesis, Theo Blake. But, faced with a ferocious summer storm and trapped inside the tiny house, they end up working together to discover long-buried secrets about the cottage’s original owners.As the storm rages outside and the cottage works its magic, Pippa discovers that sometimes the best shelter is found in the most unexpected arms…Readers love The Clockmaker's Cottage:'Had me totally engaged from page one … brilliant' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'These Puffin Island books get better and better'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Another gorgeous installment' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I could not put this down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'An utterly charming romance' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I’ve loved this series from the very first book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Christie Barlow is such a lovely storyteller, I’m always ‘in’ from the first page' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Share a cup, share a story… The truth is in the tea leaves… Mabel Grey is no stranger to secrets. She has never told her daughter Nora who her father is. Nor has she betrayed any of those who visit the delightful Teacup Cottage – her beloved ceramic shop on Puffin Island where the windows are crooked, the kettle is always on, and visitors can’t help but share their confessions over a second cup of tea.Nora has always respected her mother’s privacy, but when the search to understand her past unveils shocking connections, she realises it’s time to demand a truth or two of her own. Because some secrets were made to be spilled…Readers have fallen in love with Puffin Island:'The most wholesome, heartwarming, enchanting read … would highly recommend' ★★★★★'Christie Barlow never fails to capture the characters and bring them to life' ★★★★★'Christie draws you in and you never want to leave!'★★★★★'Absolutely gorgeous! Love the setting, love the characters … Highly recommended!'★★★★★'Christie Barlow you've done it again … Brilliant!'★★★★★'Puffin Island has a community we all wish to be a part of. Can't wait for the next visit'★★★★★'Absolutely gorgeous! Love the setting, love the characters … Highly recommended!'★★★★★

'Full of warmth' #1 Sunday Times Bestseller Katie Fforde Can a cake change your life? Clemmie Rose’s great-great-grandmother’s beloved clementine torte is her ticket to the prestigious Royal Baking Competition. A win could put Puffin Island’s charming Café on the Coast on the map, land Clemmie her very own cookbook deal, and secure her a coveted invitation to a royal garden party.But when she discovers the competition is being hosted aboard the Royal Yacht by none other than her ex, Oliver Lockwood, the stakes – and the soufflés –suddenly rise, and Clemmie’s bid for the Golden Whisk trophy is at risk of collapsing like an underbaked sponge.When a decades-old secret is thrown into the mix, she’ll need more than the perfect recipe to keep her dreams from crumbling.Readers adore The Café on the Coast:'This is an epic 5 Star feel-good treat! I absolutely loved it from the first taste to the very last bite' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'Another absolute joy of a book from one of my go-to romance authors. Definitely recommended' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'Comfort reading at its absolute finest! I absolutely loved every page' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'If you like Bake Off and cake you will love it. Read it. Brilliant' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'I finished this book in one sitting. I just love Puffin Island and I loved Clemmie’s story' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

We regret to inform you of the passing of your great-aunt, Matilda Hartley. As the sole beneficiary of her estate, you have inherited her business, No. 17 Curiosity Lane, Puffin Island… Music journalist Fern Talbot has just inherited a dusty antique shop from a woman she never knew. Her plan is simple: get in, sell it, and get out.But when she discovers that her charming lodger, Daniel, is her train ride meet-cute, and a tantalising mystery wrapped up in a vintage wedding dress demands to be solved, Puffin Island quickly captures this devoted city girl’s heart… Each gorgeous title in the Puffin Island series can be read as a standalone. Why readers adore No. 17 Curiosity Lane:'Full of warmth, fun and feel-good factor' #1 Sunday Times Bestseller Katie Fforde'I read this in practically one sitting… I didn’t want to put it down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I just wanted to keep turning the pages … The best' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A delight to read, it leaves you smiling' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Such a heartwarming read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I finished it with a big smile, and a serious urge to move to Puffin Island' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Will stay with you long after you turn the last page' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Christie creates a community which you really want to be a part of. I want to live on the island!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Christie creates a community which you really want to be a part of. I want to live on the island!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Warm, emotional, cosy and ridiculously easy to lose yourself in, this was exactly the escape I needed 💛' ★★★★★ Can love begin before time runs out? Pippa Bell never expected to flee her own wedding — or to end up stranded on Puffin Island at the beautifully ramshackle Clockmaker’s Cottage, the perfect place to get away from it all for the summer.Her stay gets off to a rocky start when she discovers she’s sharing with her old university nemesis, Theo Blake. But, faced with a ferocious summer storm and trapped inside the tiny house, they end up working together to discover long-buried secrets about the cottage’s original owners.As the storm rages outside and the cottage works its magic, Pippa discovers that sometimes the best shelter is found in the most unexpected arms…Readers love The Clockmaker's Cottage:'Had me totally engaged from page one … brilliant' ★★★★★'These Puffin Island books get better and better'★★★★★'Another gorgeous installment' ★★★★★'I could not put this down' ★★★★★'An utterly charming romance' ★★★★★'I’ve loved this series from the very first book' ★★★★★'Christie Barlow is such a lovely storyteller, I’m always ‘in’ from the first page' ★★★★★

Puffin Island – when the tides turn, true friends are never apart 'Full of warmth' #1 Sunday Times Bestseller Katie Fforde Verity Callaway is running away. From her job. From her quiet life in the Midlands. And most of all from her ex-fiancée…who has just become her newest neighbour. The plan is simple: hop in her reliable camper van and cross the Channel, headed for a rendezvous with her best friend in Amsterdam to kick off six months of travel. But when Verity stumbles across a decades-old postcard while preparing her cottage for its temporary tenants, her life takes an unexpected turn, and she finds herself on a ferry to Puffin Island instead.Verity’s childhood was filled with tales of adventures set on the picturesque island, but she’d always thought her beloved granny had made it all up. Now, knowing the stories and the setting were real, Verity is determined to find the postcard’s sender and uncover the secrets of her grandmother’s past…even if it means setting off a sequence of events that will change not just her own life, but also that of the sleepy island’s close-knit community…Readers have fallen in love with Puffin Island:'WOW. I loved this book, the characters came to life and I really wished that I lived on Puffin Island.' ★★★★★'Oh my Christie Barlow has done it again. What a fantastic story!' ★★★★★'Wow, just wow! This is an amazing book. Such a moving and emotional book!' ★★★★★'The most wholesome, heartwarming, enchanting read … would highly recommend' ★★★★★'Christie Barlow never fails to capture the characters and bring them to life' ★★★★★'Christie draws you in and you never want to leave!'★★★★★'Absolutely gorgeous! Love the setting, love the characters … Highly recommended!'★★★★★'Christie Barlow you've done it again … Brilliant!'★★★★★'Puffin Island has a community we all wish to be a part of. Can't wait for the next visit'★★★★★

'This book is a beautiful, heartwarming read. It’s a story of love, friendship and secrets and I devoured every page' ★★★★★'FULL OF WARMTH, FUN AND FEEL-GOOD FACTOR' #1 Sunday Times Bestseller Katie FfordeWhen travel writer Jack Hartwell arrives on Puffin Island amidst a terrible storm, he stumbles into The Story Shop, the island's quaint bookshop.Seeking refuge, he finds himself immersed in Amelia Brown's enchanting world of books, puffins, and an eccentric group of book club regulars. So when the enigmatic Amelia challenges Jack to read a mysterious novel The Temptation Bucket List – and to complete its challenges with her – he can’t resist.But with Jack’s time on Puffin Island ticking away, the stakes rise. The final item on the list? To share a secret that no one else knows…Praise for The Story Shop:'This book is a work of art and I think Christie’s best one yet!' ★★★★★'There is something magical about Christie's Puffin Island. I just adore this series' ★★★★★'Full of love, friendship and wonderful adventures … a real page turner' ★★★★★'I fall more in love with Puffin Island and its inhabitants with each book! The Story Shop will get under your skin and stay with you long after you have finished reading it! ★★★★★'If I could give this more than 5 stars I would! Well done Christie Barlow for writing such a stunning romantic, mystery masterpiece! ★★★★★'Christie Barlow has the knack of transporting you and making you want to be part of the community she writes about … highly recommend' ★★★★★'Another brilliant read about Puffin Island. Christie Barlow never disappoints. Can’t wait for the next one' ★★★★★'I loved returning to Puffin Island and it's people. They feel like family to me. I hope this series never ends!' ★★★★★

Puffin Island – when the tides turn, true friends are never apart 'Full of warmth' #1 Sunday Times Bestseller Katie Fforde Verity Callaway is running away. From her job. From her quiet life in the Midlands. And most of all from her ex-fiancée…who has just become her newest neighbour. The plan is simple: hop in her reliable camper van and cross the Channel, headed for a rendezvous with her best friend in Amsterdam to kick off six months of travel. But when Verity stumbles across a decades-old postcard while preparing her cottage for its temporary tenants, her life takes an unexpected turn, and she finds herself on a ferry to Puffin Island instead.Verity’s childhood was filled with tales of adventures set on the picturesque island, but she’d always thought her beloved granny had made it all up. Now, knowing the stories and the setting were real, Verity is determined to find the postcard’s sender and uncover the secrets of her grandmother’s past…even if it means setting off a sequence of events that will change not just her own life, but also that of the sleepy island’s close-knit community…Readers have fallen in love with Puffin Island:'WOW. I loved this book, the characters came to life and I really wished that I lived on Puffin Island.' ★★★★★'Oh my Christie Barlow has done it again. What a fantastic story!' ★★★★★'Wow, just wow! This is an amazing book. Such a moving and emotional book!' ★★★★★'The most wholesome, heartwarming, enchanting read … would highly recommend' ★★★★★'Christie Barlow never fails to capture the characters and bring them to life' ★★★★★'Christie draws you in and you never want to leave!'★★★★★'Absolutely gorgeous! Love the setting, love the characters … Highly recommended!'★★★★★'Christie Barlow you've done it again … Brilliant!'★★★★★'Puffin Island has a community we all wish to be a part of. Can't wait for the next visit'★★★★★

'Full of warmth' #1 Sunday Times Bestseller Katie Fforde A blast from her past… Having narrowly avoided losing everything to her romance scammer ex, artist Delilah Waters is done with men and focused entirely on her quest to buy Puffin Island’s magical lighthouse. It’s a crucial piece of her own family’s history and the perfect space to turn into her home. But then Max Harrington walks through her door. …puts her future in question. Her feelings for her former art teacher might have been forbidden at the time, but now he’s back, and single, and there’s no denying that the attraction is mutual! But when something seems too good to be true, it normally is, and Dilly soon makes a shocking discovery that changes everything for her and Max. Now she’ll have to call upon the same fortitude as her beloved lighthouse if she’s to weather the storm headed her way…Readers have fallen in love with The Lighthouse Daughters:'Warm, emotive and engaging from start to finish. Christie Barlow is one of my go-to authors and the latest addition to her new series is fantastic' ★★★★★'This is a fabulous continuation of the Puffin Island series … heartwarming and uplifting … I love the Puffin Island community' ★★★★★'When you receive a new Christie Barlow novel, it immediately goes to the top of the TBR pile. I could not put this book down' ★★★★★'If you are already a fan of this author, this one will be another hit with you. If you have not read any of her books then what better place to start, than a visit to Puffin Island' ★★★★★Praise for the Puffin Island series:'The most wholesome, heartwarming, enchanting read … would highly recommend' ★★★★★'Christie Barlow never fails to capture the characters and bring them to life' ★★★★★'Christie draws you in and you never want to leave!'★★★★★'Absolutely gorgeous! Love the setting, love the characters … Highly recommended!'★★★★★'Christie Barlow you've done it again … Brilliant!'★★★★★'Puffin Island has a community we all wish to be a part of. Can't wait for the next visit'★★★★★

'Full of warmth' #1 Sunday Times Bestseller Katie Fforde A blast from her past… Having narrowly avoided losing everything to her romance scammer ex, artist Delilah Waters is done with men and focused entirely on her quest to buy Puffin Island’s magical lighthouse. It’s a crucial piece of her own family’s history and the perfect space to turn into her home. But then Max Harrington walks through her door. …puts her future in question. Her feelings for her former art teacher might have been forbidden at the time, but now he’s back, and single, and there’s no denying that the attraction is mutual! But when something seems too good to be true, it normally is, and Dilly soon makes a shocking discovery that changes everything for her and Max. Now she’ll have to call upon the same fortitude as her beloved lighthouse if she’s to weather the storm headed her way…Readers have fallen in love with The Lighthouse Daughters:'Warm, emotive and engaging from start to finish. Christie Barlow is one of my go-to authors and the latest addition to her new series is fantastic' ★★★★★'This is a fabulous continuation of the Puffin Island series … heartwarming and uplifting … I love the Puffin Island community' ★★★★★'When you receive a new Christie Barlow novel, it immediately goes to the top of the TBR pile. I could not put this book down' ★★★★★'If you are already a fan of this author, this one will be another hit with you. If you have not read any of her books then what better place to start, than a visit to Puffin Island' ★★★★★Praise for the Puffin Island series:'The most wholesome, heartwarming, enchanting read … would highly recommend' ★★★★★'Christie Barlow never fails to capture the characters and bring them to life' ★★★★★'Christie draws you in and you never want to leave!'★★★★★'Absolutely gorgeous! Love the setting, love the characters … Highly recommended!'★★★★★'Christie Barlow you've done it again … Brilliant!'★★★★★'Puffin Island has a community we all wish to be a part of. Can't wait for the next visit'★★★★★

'This book is a beautiful, heartwarming read. It’s a story of love, friendship and secrets and I devoured every page' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'FULL OF WARMTH, FUN AND FEEL-GOOD FACTOR' #1 Sunday Times Bestseller Katie FfordeWhen travel writer Jack Hartwell arrives on Puffin Island amidst a terrible storm, he stumbles into The Story Shop, the island's quaint bookshop.Seeking refuge, he finds himself immersed in Amelia Brown's enchanting world of books, puffins, and an eccentric group of book club regulars. So when the enigmatic Amelia challenges Jack to read a mysterious novel The Temptation Bucket List – and to complete its challenges with her – he can’t resist.But with Jack’s time on Puffin Island ticking away, the stakes rise. The final item on the list? To share a secret that no one else knows…Praise for The Story Shop:'This book is a work of art and I think Christie’s best one yet!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'There is something magical about Christie's Puffin Island. I just adore this series' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Full of love, friendship and wonderful adventures … a real page turner' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I fall more in love with Puffin Island and its inhabitants with each book! The Story Shop will get under your skin and stay with you long after you have finished reading it! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'If I could give this more than 5 stars I would! Well done Christie Barlow for writing such a stunning romantic, mystery masterpiece! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'Christie Barlow has the knack of transporting you and making you want to be part of the community she writes about … highly recommend' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'Another brilliant read about Puffin Island. Christie Barlow never disappoints. Can’t wait for the next one' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'I loved returning to Puffin Island and it's people. They feel like family to me. I hope this series never ends!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

'Full of warmth' #1 Sunday Times Bestseller Katie Fforde Can a cake change your life? Clemmie Rose’s great-great-grandmother’s beloved clementine torte is her ticket to the prestigious Royal Baking Competition. A win could put Puffin Island’s charming Café on the Coast on the map, land Clemmie her very own cookbook deal, and secure her a coveted invitation to a royal garden party.But when she discovers the competition is being hosted aboard the Royal Yacht by none other than her ex, Oliver Lockwood, the stakes – and the soufflés –suddenly rise, and Clemmie’s bid for the Golden Whisk trophy is at risk of collapsing like an underbaked sponge.When a decades-old secret is thrown into the mix, she’ll need more than the perfect recipe to keep her dreams from crumbling.Readers adore The Café on the Coast:'This is an epic 5 Star feel-good treat! I absolutely loved it from the first taste to the very last bite' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'Another absolute joy of a book from one of my go-to romance authors. Definitely recommended' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'Comfort reading at its absolute finest! I absolutely loved every page' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'If you like Bake Off and cake you will love it. Read it. Brilliant' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'I finished this book in one sitting. I just love Puffin Island and I loved Clemmie’s story' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

We regret to inform you of the passing of your great-aunt, Matilda Hartley. As the sole beneficiary of her estate, you have inherited her business, No. 17 Curiosity Lane, Puffin Island… Music journalist Fern Talbot has just inherited a dusty antique shop from a woman she never knew. Her plan is simple: get in, sell it, and get out.But when she discovers that her charming lodger, Daniel, is her train ride meet-cute, and a tantalising mystery wrapped up in a vintage wedding dress demands to be solved, Puffin Island quickly captures this devoted city girl’s heart… Each gorgeous title in the Puffin Island series can be read as a standalone. Why readers adore No. 17 Curiosity Lane:'Full of warmth, fun and feel-good factor' #1 Sunday Times Bestseller Katie Fforde'I read this in practically one sitting… I didn’t want to put it down' ★★★★★'I just wanted to keep turning the pages … The best' ★★★★★‘A delight to read, it leaves you smiling' ★★★★★‘Such a heartwarming read' ★★★★★'I finished it with a big smile, and a serious urge to move to Puffin Island' ★★★★★‘Will stay with you long after you turn the last page' ★★★★★'Christie creates a community which you really want to be a part of. I want to live on the island!' ★★★★★★★★★★'Christie creates a community which you really want to be a part of. I want to live on the island!' ★★★★★

'Warm, emotional, cosy and ridiculously easy to lose yourself in, this was exactly the escape I needed 💛' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Can love begin before time runs out? Pippa Bell never expected to flee her own wedding — or to end up stranded on Puffin Island at the beautifully ramshackle Clockmaker’s Cottage, the perfect place to get away from it all for the summer.Her stay gets off to a rocky start when she discovers she’s sharing with her old university nemesis, Theo Blake. But, faced with a ferocious summer storm and trapped inside the tiny house, they end up working together to discover long-buried secrets about the cottage’s original owners.As the storm rages outside and the cottage works its magic, Pippa discovers that sometimes the best shelter is found in the most unexpected arms…Readers love The Clockmaker's Cottage:'Had me totally engaged from page one … brilliant' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'These Puffin Island books get better and better'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Another gorgeous installment' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I could not put this down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'An utterly charming romance' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I’ve loved this series from the very first book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Christie Barlow is such a lovely storyteller, I’m always ‘in’ from the first page' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Share a cup, share a story… The truth is in the tea leaves… Mabel Grey is no stranger to secrets. She has never told her daughter Nora who her father is. Nor has she betrayed any of those who visit the delightful Teacup Cottage – her beloved ceramic shop on Puffin Island where the windows are crooked, the kettle is always on, and visitors can’t help but share their confessions over a second cup of tea.Nora has always respected her mother’s privacy, but when the search to understand her past unveils shocking connections, she realises it’s time to demand a truth or two of her own. Because some secrets were made to be spilled…Readers have fallen in love with Puffin Island:'The most wholesome, heartwarming, enchanting read … would highly recommend' ★★★★★'Christie Barlow never fails to capture the characters and bring them to life' ★★★★★'Christie draws you in and you never want to leave!'★★★★★'Absolutely gorgeous! Love the setting, love the characters … Highly recommended!'★★★★★'Christie Barlow you've done it again … Brilliant!'★★★★★'Puffin Island has a community we all wish to be a part of. Can't wait for the next visit'★★★★★'Absolutely gorgeous! Love the setting, love the characters … Highly recommended!'★★★★★