Can wacky Christmas jumpers really mend a broken heart? ‘As warm and cosy as a pair of Christmas mittens’ Lucy Diamond ‘A romantic, fun, festive joy’ HEAT
Appleby Farm is in financial trouble, and it's taking its toll on the aunt and uncle who raised Freya Moorcroft. Heading home to lend a hand, Freya quickly learns that things are worse than she first thought. As she summons up all her creativity and determination to turn things around, Freya is surprised as her own dreams for the future begin to take shape. Love makes the world go round, according to Freya. Not money. But will saving Appleby Farm and following her heart come at a price?
‘Warm, emotional ... a gorgeous read.’ Cathy Bramley ‘Heartwarming and charming. The perfect summer escape.’ Sarah Morgan ‘A gorgeous read which will warm your heart and make it smile’ Milly Johnson
‘A wonderfully crafted masterpiece’ Melanie Blake Praise for Alex Brown: ‘An intriguing story you will love’ Jill Mansell ‘The cleverly entwined stories kept me turning the pages’ Trisha Ashley ‘I adored it’ Lesley Pearse
_____________________________________________________________________ ‘A perfect blend of the two greatest pleasures in life – love and gardening!’ Fern Britton From spring to summer, autumn to winter, a lot can happen in a single year . . . Tilly is in desperate need of a fresh start, ideally with fresh air and a fresh attitude to match. Hidden secrets lurk in her past and moving to a new town seems like the best way to get a much needed second chance. Finally, it feels like fate is on her side. She takes on a plot at Ivy Lane allotments – where she assumes peace and quiet await – but life has different plans... The small community at Ivy Lane is anything but quaint. The members are far from reserved and soon draw Tilly out of her shell, teaching her everything they know about friendship, love and letting go. And with a love interest waiting in the wings, Tilly may find that new love can grow in scorched earth. As the seasons change, can her new friends prove to Tilly that time really is a healer? A charming and romantic story certain to make you smile - perfect for fans of Carole Matthews, Trisha Ashley and Katie Fforde. Praise for Ivy Lane: ‘Delightfully warm with plenty of twists and turns’ Trisha Ashley 'A witty, laugh-out-loud romantic comedy' Miranda Dickinson
The acclaimed bakers and authors of Baked return with an inventive array of treats to make any celebration even sweeter. Celebrating a year in desserts, BAKED’s beloved duo Matt Lewis and Renato Poliafito offer cookies, puddings, whoopie pies, cakes, brownies, and more to commemorate holidays both expected and unexpected. You’ll discover creative treats like Rum-infused Hair of the Dog Cake for New Year’s Day and Peanut Butter Sheet Cake for Texas Independence Day. Plus you won’t want to miss Praline Ice Cream Cake for Mardi Gras, Chocolate Pop Tarts for Halloween, and twelve Days of Cookies for Christmastime. With sixty-five gorgeous photographs and seventy-five unique recipes, you’ll have everything you need to create a wide range of sweet treats for quirky festivities and traditional holidays all year round./