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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. The last thing either of them want is to fall in love. But will a trip to France change their minds?

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.

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.

An island in the Caribbean. A centuries-old secret. A life adventure awaits. . . Discover the latest tale of friendship, courage and romance from the Sunday Times bestselling romance writer.'The queen of uplifting, feel good romance.' AJ Pearce'An immersive, uplifting read that Fforde fans will love.' Woman's Weekly'All the elements of a moving love story are blended to perfection.' The Lady'A force to be reckoned with for her uplifting tales of romance' Daily Express'Top-drawer romantic escapism.' Daily Mail'Warm, brilliant and full of love.' Heat'A charming romance about discovering your own worth' Woman's Own____________Dominica. A beautiful remote island where the sun shines and the living is easy.And where Cass goes to photograph a rare stone carving as a favour to her father.With her is Ranulph, a deeply attractive, much-travelled journalist, who offers to help Cass with her quest.But Dominica has just been hit be a severe hurricane, and Cass and Ranulph are spending all of their time helping the local community.Cass knows she must not fall in love with him... He is just looking out for her. He's being kind.There is no way he could be even the slightest bit interested in her. Could he?_________Readers can't get enough of Island in the Sun . . .***** 'There is mystery, intrigue, romance and danger all set against the beautiful backdrop of Dominica - and I loved it so much I was reading far into the night as I couldn't put it down.'***** 'It was such an easy and sweet read and I curled up on the sofa and lost myself in it ... Perfect escapism.'***** 'This is a great beach read ... Katie Fforde always writes a great moving story about love and friendship and self discovery and inner strength.'***** 'A wonderful read that will keep you engrossed from start to finish.'***** 'This book has everything I've come to expect from this author, great writing, humour, love and a little suspense, all cleverly wrapped up in a fabulous book.'-One Enchanted Evening, Sunday Times bestseller, November 2023

Step into the world of Katie Fforde where love, romance and the happiest of happy endings are just around the corner. The new novel by the number one bestselling author and queen of feel-good romance. 'A joy of a read' Bella'Another delightful read. Fforde never disapoints' Weekly'This is the perfect Mother's Day read' Take a Break'A joy of a read from Katie Fforde' That's Life'This enjoyable read will appeal to die-hard romantics' Heat Magazine____________Ever since she can remember, Meg has wanted to be a professional cook. But it's 1966, and in restaurant kitchens all over England it is still a man's world. Then she gets a call from her mother who is running a small hotel in Dorset. There's an important banqueting event coming up. She needs help and she needs it now!When Meg arrives, the hotel seems stuck in the past. But she loves a challenge, and sets to work. Then Justin, the son of the hotel owner, appears, determined to take over the running of the kitchen. Infuriated, Meg is determined to keep cooking - and soon sparks between them begin to fly. Will their differences be a recipe for disaster? After all, the course of true love never did run smooth... ____________Readers love One Enchanted Evening ... ***** 'One Enchanted Evening is a literary hug that filled me with a comforting warmth and made me crave for more.'***** 'I loved this book so much that I devoured it in a day and a half. The characters were very well rounded and you instantly become invested in the storyline, the characters, and the beautiful old hotel.'*****'A lovely relaxing read, perfect for a winters day, or for that matter as a holiday read!'***** 'One Enchanted evening is everything you need in a novel when the weather outside demands you snuggle under a blanket with a good book.'***** 'This is a nice, escapist tale.'

Fenella and Rupert are organising the perfect Christmas, surrounded by friends in their beautiful Somerby house. But when a power cut suddenly plunges the house into darkness, Fenella knows she has her work cut out to keep everyone happy.

1 BESTSELLER*** Romance, humour and happy-ever-after endings, the delicious romantic new novel from the Sunday Times number one bestselling author of A Vintage Wedding and A Summer at Sea. Great fun'Red'Top-drawer romantic escapism'Daily Mail'Deliciously enjoyable'Red'Warm, brilliant and full of love'Heat

Emily is happy with her life just as it is. Then there's Emily's competitive and jealous kitchen assistant who thinks she should be head-cook, not Emily. And there's Alasdair, the handsome local doctor who Emily is desperately trying not to notice.

Three years ago Bella Castle left her home town nursing a broken heart over Dominic Thane, the man she fell in love with but couldn't have ...Now she's made a new life for herself in the country, working as an estate agent. But recently he's been preoccupied, and she's starting to question if his future hopes and dreams are a perfect match for hers.

In a small Cotswold country town, Beth, Lindy and Rachel are looking for new beginnings. So they set up in business, 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 lie waiting, just around the corner...

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.

With the bookshop where she works about to close, hopeless romantic Laura Horsley, in a moment of uncharacteristic recklessness, finds herself agreeing to help organise a literary festival in the heart of the English countryside. But her initial excitement is followed by a mounting sense of panic when she realises just how much work is involved.

_________________'Thank goodness for Katie Fforde, the perfect author to bring comfort in difficult times. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Recipe for Love, A French Affair and The Perfect Match. Sarah Stratford is a wedding planner hiding a rather inconvenient truth - she doesn't believe in love.

Jo Edwards never planned to live on a barge. But when her husband trades her in for a younger model, she finds her options 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 aboard The Three Sisters seems the only alternative.

Anna, a newly qualified interior designer, has decided it's time to put her money and her expertise where her mouth is. She's risked everything on buying a tiny but adorable cottage so she can renovate it, sell it on, and prove to her family that she can earn her own living.

Althea is the mother of three strong-minded children - one of whom is a Buddhist - and owner of a finicky dog named Bozo. Saddled with too large a house, worrisome mortgage payments, a bossy younger sister and irksome ex-husband, Althea still manages to muddle through life comfortably enough. Until she loses her job.

Now available for preorder: Katie Fforde's wonderful new book, A WEDDING IN THE COUNTRY________________'Thank goodness for Katie Fforde, the perfect author to bring comfort in difficult times.

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.

A combination of overwork and jet-leg propels Julia Fairfax into becoming engaged to a golf-playing wine buff called Oscar. But when she realises that she has fonder feelings for his adorable Labrador than for Oscar himself, she is forced to confront the fact that there is something drastically wrong.

When 'Virtual Assistant' Jenny Porter's boyfriend accuses her of being impulsive, soft-hearted and unbusinesslike, dashing off to Scotland to sort out a failing mill for one of her clients may not be the best way of proving him wrong. And promising to help run a mobile burger bar before she's even found her feet doesn't help matters.

Flora Stanza has sub-let her London life in a bid to join the family antiques business. Her knowledge extends only to the information she has crammed from daytime TV, but what she lacks in experience she makes up for in blind enthusiasm. So she is more than a little put out when she doesn't receive the warm country welcome she expected.