Debbie Johnson

"My darlings . . . Not to be too Hollywood about this, but if you're watching this tape, that can mean only one thing: I have shuffled off this mortal coil . . . and you two are going to need each other more than ever. You need to set aside your differences and look out for each other--just like you always used to." Poppy and Rose used to be close as sisters could be--until everything went wrong. Now in their forties, they haven't spoken in years. But when their vivacious, glamorous, powerhouse of a mother dies, they are both faced with the shock of grief. However, their mother was not one to go shrinking into the night. No, their mother, Andrea, has left them a project to work on together: a sort of scavenger hunt through their lives, which she calls the A to Z of Everything. Her final wish: to heal the fractured relationship between her daughters that broke her heart. A is for Ashes. C is for champagne. D is for Daddy Issues. But when they get to F for Forgiveness, can they make a start, even when they can barely look at each other? With Andrea's wicked sense of humor and wild stories from her acting career, she has left the quest in a series of boxes filled with letters, recordings, videos, mementos, and instructions. From Liverpool to London and even Paris, the sisters follow the trail toward a glimmer of hope: despite loss, there is room for laughter, love, and healing--and for second chances.

From crying into Santa's beard at Macy's department store, to working the bar at a historic seaside inn thousands of miles away, Ellie de Vere has been through it all this Christmas season... When Ellie trades her hectic New York life for the twinkling lights and snow-dusted charm of her childhood village of St Tilda, it's only to help her ailing father through the Christmas rush at their cozy family inn. But all the festive holly, crackling fires and mulled cider in the world can't prepare Ellie for who she finds waiting for her back home. Her ex best friend Liam is also in town for the holidays... and they haven't seen each other in twenty years. He's now a devastatingly handsome single father with the same Irish lilt that always made her breath catch. If only he hadn't broken her heart irreparably all those years ago... Can Ellie forgive Liam for what he did that disastrous final night in St Tilda? And is he even the same man she used to know? As Christmas approaches and old feelings refuse to stay buried, will Ellie finally find the courage to rewrite her future? Perfect for fans of The Holiday. A funny, sweet and insanely feel-good Christmas romance

It’s autumn at the Comfort Food Café and the leaves are golden, the lattes are spiced and love might just be brewing for one new resident… Reclusive author Sarah is seeking refuge in the quiet village of Budbury, and the last thing she needs is a fake boyfriend. Except that’s exactly what she gets – and the fake boyfriend just happens to be gorgeous, rugged Aidan, complete with an easy charm and an old soul that makes him seem like he’s just stepped straight out of the pages of a novel. Using him to keep her nosy family at bay, he’s happy to do her a favour in return for help with his rather unusual dog-sitting predicament. But nothing in Budbury stays pretend for long. Especially not when there’s a hint of autumn magic in the air, with a sprinkle of Halloween mischief. Full of heart, humour and a touch of spooky charm, this is the perfect cosy read for autumn nights.

An Amazon Editors' Pick: Best Literature and Fiction "Emotional, beautiful, wonderful. Debbie Johnson at her finest." --Milly Johnson, Sunday Times bestselling authorFrom Debbie Johnson, the author of the Comfort Food Caf series, comes an emotionally rich, laugh-out-loud funny novel about the journey of self-discovery, family reunions, and finding peace with your past. Statistically Speaking is The Amazing Grace Adams meets Bridget Jones.When Gemma's anxiety gets the best of her, she opens her sock drawer and starts counting. Lately, she's been counting a lot of socks.As a high school history teacher, Gemma Jones loves the certainty of the past--specific names, solid dates, proven statistics. Maybe that's because her own past resembles a jumbled-up sock drawer, one where it's impossible to find a match.On paper, Gemma's life is just like any other successful, single thirtysomething. Her students adore her. She lives in a cute beachside cottage next door to the world's sweetest neighbor, Margie. And she's definitely caught the eye of Karim, the resident hot PE teacher at her school. But every day of her life, she can't get one thing out of her mind: the baby she gave up for adoption when Gemma was just sixteen years old.This is the year that Baby--the only name Gemma has for her little girl--will turn eighteen. And it might be the year she actually meets her daughter face-to-face. Or maybe she already has. Katie, a new student who's moved into the area, shares Gemma's hair color (bright red) and build (long and lean). And BTW--totally random stat--she also shares the same birthday (October 3) as Baby. And they're both about to turn eighteen. What are the odds? But Gemma and Katie's mom are becoming good friends, and Gemma is concerned that their newly minted friendship will unravel fast if Katie is indeed Gemma's birth daughter.Gemma doesn't know if this will be the year she finds Baby. But maybe, just maybe, it will be the year she finds herself--and finds peace with her life--past and present. And maybe that's what truly counts.Statistically Speaking by Debbie Johnson is a heartfelt and humorous novel about self-discovery, familial reconciliation, and dealing with one's past. If you enjoy character-driven stories with a hefty dose of laughter like Bridget Jones or The Good Place, you'll love this book. Fall in love with Debbie Johnson's heartwarming novel (previously published in the UK as Forever Yours). Now available for the first time in the US "Johnson's heartwarming latest (published in the UK as Forever Yours) will appeal to fans of Jenny Colgan." --Booklist

One part American sugar, two parts Irish spice. Cassie O'Hara is about to discover the recipe for the sweetest Christmas...When New York-born Cassie O'Hara decides to use the money her sassy Irish nana Nora left in her will to book a month-long stay in a quaint country village, she's expecting a cozy cottage, steak-and-ale pie and plenty of Christmas cheer. Instead, she gets a draughty disaster covered in dust, a temperamental stray dog and two devastatingly handsome men vying for her attention...There's Charles, the dashing English aristocrat with an enormous manor house and a heart of gold. And Ryan, a curly-haired Irish handyman with a past he won't talk about and an accent that makes her weak at the knees.When Charles enlists Cassie's event-planning expertise to save his family estate, she finds herself working shoulder to shoulder with Ryan, breathing new life into Bancroft Manor. As village life weaves its spell, Cassie uncovers some intriguing secrets about Nana Nora's past. With her return ticket looming and her heart pulling her in unexpected directions, can Cassie find the love and belonging Nana Nora always wanted for her?A laugh-out-loud romantic comedy filled with Irish charm, festive flirting and enough Christmas spirit to warm even the coldest of hearts. Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Catherine Walsh and anyone who believes in the luck of the Irish...Readers love Debbie Johnson's books "Pure comfort reading ... Loved it, it's like a huge hot chocolate with whipped cream and marshmallows Wonderful." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Absolutely fabulous, I couldn't put it down. Humour, sadness, family, romance... what's not to love?" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Definitely a five-star read... could... not... stop Finished it in one afternoon." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"A beautiful story from an author who never disappoints." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Deserves more than 5 stars. If I could give this a higher rating than 5, I would. Escapist reading, I couldn't put it down." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The book you've all been waiting for! Escape to the Comfort Food Café this year for a romance guaranteed to make you smile.

"Jenny James' midlife road trip with a reclusive stranger gave me all sorts of ideas . . . Warm, witty, relatable, poignant--Jenny is a delight " --Emma Grey, bestselling author of The Last Love NoteEmbark on a road trip around the British countryside with Jenny James Is Not a Disaster by bestselling author Debbie Johnson. She's Up to No Good meets Someone Else's Shoes.There's having a bad day . . . and then there's having a Very Bad Day.Thirty-something single mum Jenny James is used to the typical run-in-your-tights, milk-turned-sour, break-a-nail bad kind of day. Attitude from her teenage son? Count on it. Car problems? To be expected. Never quite enough money for monthly expenses? Guaranteed.And then arrives the Very Bad Day--when Jenny finds out her dull but reliable office job is in jeopardy, her car totally and completely breaks down, and she arrives home (on foot) just in time to see her modest-but-cozy cottage sliding off a cliff into the sea. Jenny's life--not to mention her home--has reached its ultimate low point.Estranged from her parents since she became pregnant at age eighteen and set out on her own, Jenny has nowhere to turn when she and her son, Charlie, find themselves without a place to live. Her neighbor, the reclusive but attractive Luke who lives alone with his dog in a surprisingly homey RV, opens up his camper--and his vagabond lifestyle--to Jenny and her son.As the unlikely threesome--four including the dog--hit the road, Jenny finds herself experiencing a new sense of freedom as she reflects on who she was, who she is, and who she could become. Maybe when you fall, you actually find the best way to move forward.Filled with laughter, love, and unexpected twists, get ready for a delightful adventure as Jenny James discovers that sometimes the best way to find yourself is to get lost on the open road. You're going to fall in love with Debbie Johnson's heartwarming novel (previously published in the UK as FALLING FOR YOU). Now available for the first time in the US

A heartwarming story of friendship, new beginnings, and second chances that will have you reaching for the tissues Lucy Brown has spent years hiding from the world, as far away as she could get from her old life - and her ex-husband - back in London. But when she reluctantly agrees to leave her safe haven to attend her old friend Ella's wedding in Starshine Cove, little does she know what's in store for her down in Dorset...When a chance airport encounter with a handsome stranger unexpectedly leads to a deeper connection, Lucy finds her trip becoming much more than just a last-minute holiday. But then her dark past comes knocking, just as she always feared it would. Will the magic of Starshine Cove be enough to heal the hurts that Lucy has carried with her all these years, or has this one-of-a-kind village by the sea finally met its match?

Ella steps through the gate, and within seconds is standing at the edge of the most perfect beach she's ever seen - a small horseshoe of sand fringing a rolling blanket of sparkling turquoise sea. Breathing in the fresh, salty air, she wipes the tears from her cheeks. Surely, in a place as beautiful as this, she can finally be happy? Ella Farrell has reached breaking point. Shattered by her job and her boyfriend's recent betrayal, she grabs her stuff and flees down the coast. When her car breaks down a few miles short of Cornwall, she's astonished by where she's ended up. Not on any map, the tiny seaside village of Starshine Cove is almost too perfect for words. A cobbled lane lined with pretty, thatched cottages slopes towards a pristine white beach... has she finally lost it, or is this place for real?Spotting a little caf on the edge of the cove, Ella settles in. It's not long before - with a wedge of homemade raspberry cheesecake in front of her - Ella finds herself promising Connie, the caf 's Dolly Parton-lookalike owner, that she might just stick around.As days turn into weeks, Ella warms to the quirky little village and the people who live there. Particularly Jake, the broad-shouldered, dark-haired landlord of the Starshine Inn. As they sip cocktails together at sundown, Ella feels they've been friends for years... except that her heart does a little flip-flop whenever their eyes meet. Jake also came to Starshine Cove by chance - was he too trying to run away from something?Just as Ella begins to feel the tension she's carried for so long beginning to ease, the past comes knocking on her rustic, driftwood door. Will Ella find the strength to embrace this place and forge a new path, or is Starshine Cove - and her growing connection with Jake - simply too good a dream to last?From the million-copy bestselling author of the Comfort Food Caf series, this is a heart-warming tale of second chances, self-discovery, and the extraordinary healing power of a community that finds you when you need it most.Readers LOVE Debbie Johnson: "Uplifting, poignant, and very funny." Lucy Diamond, bestselling author of Anything Could Happen "Debbie Johnson writes stories that make your heart happy. Her words are wise, funny and honest: an arm-around-the-shoulders, a smile through tears and a gentle companion to make sense of life. I adore her books, packed with hope and heart." Miranda Dickinson, bestselling author of Take a Look at Me Now"Summer wouldn't be summer without Debbie Johnson " Jenny Oliver, bestselling author of The Grand Reopening of Dandelion Caf "Utterly spellbinding, it sent shock waves through my heart." Cathy Bramley, bestselling author of The Summer That Changed Us"A rollercoaster of emotions. Absolutely brilliant and beautiful." Alex Brown, bestselling author of A Postcard from Italy"Beautiful writing, beautiful book, my heart is full." Jenny Bayliss, bestselling author of The Twelve Dates of Christmas"As cosy as a buttered crumpet." Milly Johnson, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Queen of Wishful Thinking

'Uplifting, poignant, and very funny' LUCY DIAMOND'One of the loveliest books I've read in a long time' MILLY JOHNSONSometimes it takes life falling apart...... to piece yourself back together!Single mum Jenny's life is turned upside-down (quite literally) when her beloved cottage on the Norfolk coast falls off a cliff. And so, with the storm raging on, Jenny and her eighteen-year-old son Charlie are forced to take refuge in her neighbour, Luke's, cosy campervan.It's a tight squeeze for the three of them - and Luke's adorable dachshund, Betty - but somehow they make it work. And when far-too-handsome Luke suggests a spontaneous road trip around England, it ignites a desire for adventure in Jenny she thought long extinguished!And soon she begins to wonder whether losing everything might just have been the best thing that ever happened to her...Praise for Falling for You:'Funny, romantic and utterly charming book' FREYA SAMPSON'A story to lift your heart and warm your soul. One of the loveliest books I've read in a long time' MILLY JOHNSON'Filled with adventure, laughter, romance and poignancy. The perfect escapist love story' CATHERINE ISAAC'A reading road trip full of heart, hope and humour' LAURA KEMP'A complete joy full of warmth, heart and hope' ALEX BROWN'Absolutely fantastic' TRACY REES'Uplifting, poignant, and very funny' LUCY DIAMOND'Beautiful writing, beautiful book, my heart is full' JENNY BAYLISS

'Joyous, moving, uplifting and fabulous' MILLY JOHNSON'Poignant and big-hearted' HOLLY MILLER'Uplifting and full of hope and love. An utter delight' JESSICA RYN'Heartfelt and hopeful' WOMAN'Gorgeous, hopeful and uplifting... I adored Forever Yours' CARMEL HARRINGTON A love to last a lifetime...Gemma knows perfectly well how one moment can change your life forever. That's why, for two decades, she's lived life by the rulebook.But this year, everything is different. The beloved daughter she gave up for adoption all those years ago is about to turn eighteen - and that means, there's a chance of being found.For the first time in her life, Gemma can no longer run from her secrets. And she begins to realise that when everything is falling apart, love can be found in the unlikeliest of places.Because sometimes your true family is the one you pick for yourself...****Praise for Debbie Johnson:'Emotional, beautiful, wonderful. Debbie Johnson at her finest' MILLY JOHNSON'A rollercoaster of emotions. Absolutely brilliant and beautiful' ALEX BROWN'Utterly spell-binding, it sent shock waves through my heart' CATHY BRAMLEY'A beautiful story with emotional twists that pulled at my heartstrings' JESSICA RYN'An emotional, wise, big-hearted gem of a novel' MIRANDA DICKINSON'Original and thought-provoking' KATIE FFORDE'A beauty of a book, a proper heart-burster' LAURA KEMP'Humour, tears and above all, hope. Bring tissues' CATHERINE ISAAC'A simply brilliant read' JANE LINFOOT

När sanningen förändrar allt.En tragisk händelse lämnar Jess förkrossad och oförmögen att hantera tillvaron. Under många år lever hon i tron att hennes livs kärlek Joe övergav henne när hon behövde honom som mest. Tills en dag sjutton år senare när hon rensar ur sin mammas hus. På vinden hittar hon en låda fylld av brev och vykort, alla adresserade till henne från Joe.Insikten om att hennes föräldrar försökt undanhålla dem från henne i alla år, drabbar henne hårt. Men stärkt av det faktum att Joe aldrig menade att lämna henne, påbörjar Jess en resa tillsammans med sina två bästa vänner. Hon måste försöka ta reda på sanningen om vad som egentligen hände. Genom att följa de gamla urblekta poststämplarna på kuverten följer de i Joes fotspår. En resa som tar dem från London till Irland och till slut ända till New York. Lever Joe fortfarande? Och finns det en chans för dem att hitta honom igen?Jorden runt till dig är en varm, rörande och hoppfull roman som kommer att ge dig tron på kärleken tillbaka.