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Rose, a prickly agony aunt, falls for the charms of Theo, accountant by day, astronomer by night, who soon has her starry-eyed. But the starcross'd lovers have many obstacles to overcome on the path of true love.

As an animal behaviourist, Miranda Sweet's good at understanding pets, but she can't grasp why the men in her life always behave so badly. When she meets a new man, her past catches up with her and she has to look at her own behaviour, which hasn't always been as sweet as she'd like to think.

The sparkling new novel from the bestselling author of ‘A Question of Love.’ It’s never easy putting down new roots… After the sudden death of her mother, Anna Temple realises she needs to live for the moment and pursue her dream of becoming a garden designer. Swapping hedge funds for herbaceous borders, and shares for scented stocks, she says goodbye to City life for a fresh start in the country. But on the eve of her sparkling new future she meets the gorgeous Xan and their chance encounter changes her world in more ways than she could ever imagined – enter baby Milly. Juggling her new business with the joys and fears of motherhood is a struggle, especially alone and when Anna unearths a long-buried family secret, skeletons tumble from the closet. Suddenly nothing is as it seems, past or present…

The sparkling new romantic comedy from the bestselling author of BEHAVING BADLY and RESCUING ROSE.

Do fairytale dresses bring fairytale endings? Every dress has a history, so does Phoebe… Phoebe always dreamt of opening her own vintage dress shop. She imagined every detail, from the Vivienne Westwood bustiers hanging next to satin gowns, to sequinned cupcake dresses adorning the walls. At the launch of Village Vintage, Phoebe feels the tingle of excitement as customers snap up the fairytale dresses. Her dream has come true, but a secret from her past is casting a shadow over her new venture. Then one day she meets Therese, an elderly Frenchwoman with a collection to sell, apart from one piece that she won't part with … As Therese tells the story of the little blue coat, Phoebe feels a profound connection with her own life, one that will help her heal the pain of her past and allow her to love again.

A forbidden love, a life-long secret, and one chance to make the right decision.

The sparkling new romantic comedy novel by the author of THE TRIALS OF TIFFANY TROTT.

The sparkling new novel by the bestselling author of THE TRIALS OF TIFFANY TROTT and THE MAKING OF MINTY MALONE.

An engaging first novel that takes a humorous look at the ever-growing singles scene, and the dilemma of successful thirty-something women trying and often failing to 'have it all'.

Perfect for fans of Tenko and The Railway Man A childhood mistake. A lifetime of regrets. Jenni is a 'ghost': she writes the lives of other people. It's a job that suits her well: still haunted by a childhood tragedy, she finds it easier to take refuge in the memories of others rather than dwell on her own. Jenni has an exciting new commission, and is delighted to start working on the memoirs of a Dutchwoman, Klara. As a child in the Second World War, Klara was interned in a camp on Java during the Japanese occupation - she has an extraordinary story of survival to tell. But as Jenni and Klara begin to get to know each other, Jenni begins to do much more than shed light on a neglected part of history. She is being forced to examine her own devastating memories, too. But with Klara's help, perhaps this is finally the moment where she will be able to lay the ghosts of her own past to rest? Gripping, poignant and beautifully researched, Ghostwritten is a story of survival and love, of memory and hope.

"A captivating story about the power of friendship . . . More than a novel, it is a recipe for happiness."--Anne Fortier, New York Times bestselling author of Juliet Every dress has a history. And so does every woman.Phoebe Swift's friends are stunned when she abruptly leaves a plum job to open her own vintage clothing shop in London--but to Phoebe, it's the fulfillment of a dream, and her passion. Digging for finds in attics and wardrobes, Phoebe knows that when you buy a piece of vintage clothing, you're not just buying fabric and thread--you're buying a piece of someone's past. But one particular article of clothing will soon unexpectedly change her life. Th r se Bell, an elderly Frenchwoman, has an impressive clothing collection. But among the array of elegant suits and couture gowns, Phoebe finds a child's sky-blue coat--an item with which Mrs. Bell is stubbornly reluctant to part. As the two women become friends, Phoebe will learn the poignant tale of that little blue coat. And she will discover an astonishing connection between herself and Th r se Bell--one that will help her heal the pain of her own past and allow her to love again. Praise for A Vintage Affair "Romantic and sumptuous, this is a must for fans of vintage dresses and vintage romance."--Hester Browne, author of The Little Lady Agency "This colorful new novel has something for everyone. There is mystery, romance, great characters, as well as London and France."--Naples Daily News "Deftly blends past and present, romance and mystery, and a theme of forgiveness and redemption."--Mary Kincaid, HuffPost

Where the eye sees the brushstroke, the heart sees the truth. At thirty-five, Gabriella "Ella" Graham is a successful portrait artist in London. She captures the essential truth in each of her subjects' faces--a tilt of the chin, a glint in the eye--and immortalizes it on canvas. But closer to home, Ella finds the truth more elusive. Her father abandoned the family when she was five, and her mother has remained silent on the subject ever since. Ella's sister, Chloe, is engaged to Nate, an American working in London, but Ella suspects that he may not be so committed. Then, at Chloe's behest, Ella agrees to paint Nate's portrait. From session to session, Ella begins to see Nate in a different light, which gives rise to conflicted feelings. In fact, through the various people she paints--including an elderly client reflecting on her life and a woman dreading the prospect of turning forty--Ella realizes that there is so much more to a person's life than what is seen on the surface. And as her portraits of Nate and the others progress, they begin to reveal less about their subjects than about the artist herself. Look for special features inside. Join the Circle for author chats and more.

Thirty-somethings Faith and Peter seem to have a charmed life; successful careers - he as a publisher, she as a TV weather presenter - two slightly peculiar, but loveable teenagers, and an extremely intelligent dog called Graham. But at their fiiteenth wedding anniversary party Faith finds finds the champagne suddenly tastes a little flat. For, out of the blue, her best friend Lily - never a fan of Peter - makes a barbed comment about him which sets Faith's alarm bells ringing. Why is he looking unusually trim and smart? And why is he so jumpy of late? As Faith's niggling doubts turn to naked suspicion, she feels the chill factor kick in, and as she sets out to recapture the sunny days of her past, she is forced to acknowlege that, for the time being at least, the outlook is decidedly unsettled... The re-issued third novel from the internationally best-selling author of 'A Vintage Affair'.

Rose Costelloe LOVES problems Other people's problems that is. As an agony aunt she adores dishing out advice on everything from dizziness to divorce. But this rather thorny Rose is not so good when it comes to her own life. Her new marriage is in shreds, she's had to move house, and the bills are piling up. But then her best friends, twins Bella and Bea, suggest that Rose lets out her spare room and Theo, a geeky accountant with a secret passion seems the perfect roommate. But just as things are looking up, Rose's universe is thrown into chaos. Her husband reappers, her editor demands 'more sex ' and worse, she's being stalked. One person alone grasps what really matters to Rose beneath her prickly exterior. Good as she is at giving advice, will she be at last be able to address the huge problem she faces in her own life? This upbeat and poignant tale is the newly reissued fourth novel from the internationally best-selling author of 'A Vintage Affair'.

Animal behaviorist Miranda has given up on men, preferring to spend her time with animals - after all, they're nicer, kinder and far more reliable. So she opens up her own animal behavior clinic in London's Primrose Hill and is soon working her magic on depressed dalmations and anxious cats. But can she keep the entire male species at bay forever? Her best friend Daisy, an incurably romantic wedding planner doesn't think so, and when a handsome photographer, David, arrives on the scene, Miranda starts to wonder if she's been a bit hasty. But in order to be with David, Miranda knows that she will have to confess to him the dreadful secret that she has harbored for sixteen years. Will she be brave enough to tell him who she really is, and what she once did? A moving, witty and redemptive tale of courage, forgiveness, second chances and llamas, from the internationally best-selling author of 'A Vintage Affair'.