The Little Flower Shop by the Sea

Author: Ali McNamara
Publisher: Sphere
ISBN: 0751558621
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 400

Book Description
The blossom is out in the little Cornish harbour town of St Felix But Poppy Carmichael's spirits aren't lifted by the pretty West Country spring. Inheriting her grandmother's flower shop has forced her to return to Cornwall, a place that holds too many memories. Poppy is determined to do her best for the sake of her adored grandmother, but she struggles with the responsibility of the more-shabby-than-chic shop. And with the added complication of Jake, the gruff but gorgeous local flower grower, Poppy is very tempted to run away... The pretty little town has a few surprises in store for Poppy. With new friends to help her and romance blooming, it's time for Poppy to open her heart to St Felix and to the special magic of a little flower shop by the sea! Let Ali McNamara, author of the much-loved From Notting Hill with Love...Actually, bring some sparkling sunshine into your life

From Notting Hill with Four Weddings . . . Actually

Author: Ali McNamara
Publisher: Sphere
ISBN: 1405518049
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 448

Book Description
'Plan a duvet day and indulge in this delightful tale of two cities. Fans of the romcoms referred to in the title will relish this' - Bella ---------------------------------- Movie addict Scarlett O'Brien is finally living the jet-setting life she's dreamed of - but it all hangs by a shiny, golden thread. Flying between London and New York, running two businesses, planning her wedding to handsome fiancé, Sean, with best friends Oscar and Maddie - life couldn't be better. But then Scarlett meets paparazzi darling, Gabriella Romero, and life suddenly becomes even more extravagant and glamorous. As she begins to experience the other side to being rich and famous, it's not only Scarlett's perfect wedding that's put in jeopardy, but her whole world. Indulge in all your favourite rom-coms at once with this warm, fun tale of what happens when you really live the glitz and the glamour.

Lily's Little Flower Shop

Author: Lisa Darcy
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504069900
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 370

Book Description
“Lighthearted but with pleasing depth, told with warmth and humor . . . a bloomin’ good story” from the author of My Big Greek Holiday (Book’d Out). Can life ever be a bed of roses? When Lily misses out on a well-deserved promotion the day her boyfriend is offered a job overseas, she faces a choice: should she embrace an expat life, or follow her childhood dream and become a florist? Deciding to follow her heart, she moves to the coast to start over. But fitting into the tight-knit community proves harder than she expected. As she navigates new friendships, financial worries, and the pull of returning to her city life, she learns how flowers can bring her the happiness she’s been looking for. And when romance appears on the horizon, Lily realizes she can’t commit until she reconciles her mistakes. Can she overcome her past and learn the true meaning of love? Discover the perfect feel-good read for all seasons.

Kate and Clara's Curious Cornish Craft Shop

Author: Ali McNamara
Publisher: Sphere
ISBN: 0751574341
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 232

Book Description
Welcome to the glorious little Cornish town of St Felix - where romance and magic sparkle in the summer air 'An enchanting escape to the seaside. Pure magic!' Heidi Swain 'St Felix has stolen my heart yet again; a perfect, sparkling, summer read.' Cathy Bramley Kate thinks all her wishes have come true when she opens her own little craft shop in the idyllic harbour town of St Felix. But she soon finds a mystery lingers in her new shop - a sixty-year-old love story told through beautiful paintings and intricate embroideries. Jack, the owner of the nearby art shop, volunteers to help Kate unravel the mystery, but in doing so they realise their own lives share some uncanny similarities with Clara and Arty, their 1950s counterparts . . . Can Kate and Jack put right a decades-old wrong, and maybe find their own happy ending on the way? * Praise for Ali McNamara: 'Fun and endearing' Katie Fforde 'Perfect easy reading' Sun An irresistible, feel-good story infused with infectious humour' Miranda Dickins 'Funny and light-hearted' Heat

A Secret Cornish Wish

Author: Ali McNamara
Publisher: Sphere
ISBN: 1408727072
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 329

Book Description
The brand-new escapist summer romance from bestselling author Ali McNamara. Return to the Cornish shores of St Felix and fall in love . . ./H3?/bbrbrbiH2What if one summer could change your life?/H2/i/bbrbrFor Frankie and her five best friends growing up on the glorious beaches of Cornwall's St Felix, life couldn't get any better. Late one night, the friends discover an old box washed up on the shores and they learn the tale of the St Felix mermaid who grants wishes to those who find her treasure. Even though they know it's just Cornish folkore, the friends decide to make a wish for what they each want out of life - most importantly, they want to always be together . . .brbrOver the course of the next few decades, as weddings, funerals, birthdays and more bring the friends back together, lost loves, broken promises and buried secrets just as quickly tear them apart. But when they reunite one last time in St Felix, will it be for good? And will their wishes finally be revealed?brbruH3Your favourite authors LOVE Ali McNamara:/ubrbbrAn enchanting escape. Pure magic!' Heidi Swain/bbrbbr'A perfect, sparkling, summer read' Cathy Bramley/bbrbbr'Fun and endearing' Katie Fforde/bbrbbrAn irresistible, feel-good story infused with infectious humour' Miranda Dickinson/bbrbrb'Perfect easy reading' iSun/i/bbrbrb'Funny and light-hearted' iHeat/i/b

The Summer of Serendipity

Author: Ali McNamara
Publisher: Sphere
ISBN: 0751566217
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 275

Book Description
'Wonderfully romantic, full of mystery and magic. I fell in love with Ballykiltara!' - Cathy Bramley You'll find a warm welcome in this magical story from Ali McNamara, bestselling author of Daisy's Vintage Cornish Camper Van and From Notting Hill with Love, Actually ------------------------------------- One summer, property seeker, Serendipity Parker finds herself on the beautiful west coast of Ireland, hunting for a home for a wealthy Irish client. But when she finds the perfect house in the small town of Ballykiltara, there's a problem; nobody seems to know who owns it. 'The Welcome House' is a local legend. Its front door is always open for those in need of shelter, and there's always a plentiful supply of food in the cupboards for the hungry or poor. While Ren desperately tries to find the owner to see if she can negotiate a sale, she begins to delve deeper into the history and legends that surround the old house and the town. But for a woman who has always been focussed on her work, she's remarkably distracted by Finn, the attractive manager of the local hotel. But will she ever discover the real truth behind the mysterious 'Welcome House'? Or will the house cast its magical spell over Ren and help her to find true happiness? ------------------------------------------ 'Breathtakingly scenic, full of love, friendship, romance, magic... made me want to move to Ballykiltara right away' - Alex Brown, author of The Secret of Orchard Cottage What readers are saying about The Summer of Serendipity 'A really heartwarming novel' - The Booktrail 'Make sure you pack it into your case for any summer trips you might be planning' - t*rexes and tiaras 'A magical read full of mystery, romance and mythical Irish charm. This summery novel will make you look at your own life with new eyes and see that spark of magic in the stories that surround you every day' - Laura Bambrey Books 'An enticing novel, bringing together a wonderful story, filled with friendly, realistic characters, gorgeous scenery, and a little bit of magic' - Whispering Stories 'Another warm and funny love story from Ali and I highly recommend escaping with it this summer' - One More Page

Daisy's Vintage Cornish Camper Van

Author: Ali McNamara
Publisher: Sphere
ISBN: 0751566225
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 322

Book Description
The latest novel from Ali McNamara, Kate and Clara's Curious Cornish Craft Shop, is out now 'If you like your stories with an added pinch of magic, you'll love this... wonderfully enjoyable' - Heat 'A magical tale of loss, love and finding happiness in the most unlikely places' - Cathy Bramley ---------------------- Welcome to the gorgeous Cornish town of St Felix, where there's magic in the air... When Ana inherits a broken-down camper van from her best friend, she takes the chance for a quick trip to Cornwall - some sea air and fish and chips on the beach is just the tonic she needs. But St Felix has bigger plans for Ana. She discovers a series of unsent postcards, dating back to the 1950s, hidden in the upholstery of the van. Ana knows that it's a sign: she'll make sure that the messages reach the person that they were meant for. And as the broken-down van is restored to gleaming health, so Ana begins to find her way back to happiness.

Secrets and Seashells at Rainbow Bay

Author: Ali McNamara
Publisher: Sphere
ISBN: 0751574317
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 384

Book Description
The sun is shining on the golden castle on Rainbow Bay - and change is in the air! Amelia is a single mother, doing her very best to look after her young son, Charlie - but money is tight and times are tough. When she first hears that she is the last descendent of the Chesterford family and that she has inherited a Real-Life Castle by the sea, Amelia can't quite believe her ears. But it's true! She soon finds that owning a castle isn't quite the ticket to sorting out her money problems that she'd first hoped: she can't sell, because the terms of the ancient bequest state that any Chesterford who inherits the castle, must live there and work towards the upkeep and maintenance of the family home. So ever-practical Amelia decides to uproot her little family and move to this magnificent castle by the sea. Living in a castle on the beautiful Northumberland coast is fun at first, but organising the day-to-day running is a lot more complicated than Amelia first imagined. Luckily she has help from the small band of eccentric and unconventional staff that are already employed there - and a mysterious unseen hand that often gives her a push in the right direction just when she needs it most. It's only when she meets Tom, a furniture restorer who comes to the castle to help repair some antique furniture, that Amelia realises she might get the fairy-tale ending that she and Charlie truly deserve... Join bestselling author Ali McNamara in Rainbow Bay, where an inheritance and some sea air are about to work their magic on Amelia's life...

Letters from Lighthouse Cottage

Author: Ali McNamara
Publisher: Sphere
ISBN: 0751558648
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 328

Book Description
'An irresistible, feel-good story infused with infectious humour' - Miranda Dickinson The sun is shining in the quiet little seaside town of Sandybridge Sandybridge is the perfect English seaside town: home to gift shops, tea rooms and a fabulous fish and chip shop. And it's home to Grace - although right now, she's not too happy about it. Grace grew up in Sandybridge, helping her parents sort junk from vintage treasures, but she always longed to escape to a bigger world. And she made it, travelling the world for her job, falling in love and starting a family. So why is she back in the tiny seaside town she'd long left behind, hanging out with Charlie, the boy who became her best friend when they were teenagers? It turns out that travelling the world may not have been exactly what Grace needed to do. Perhaps everything she wanted has always been at home - after all, they do say that's where the heart is...

Little Flower

Author: Christine Moore
Publisher: Prospect Park Books
ISBN: 1938849019
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 147

Book Description
Chosen by Food52.com as one of the 16 best cookbooks of 2012, Little Flower showcases the most beloved dishes at Christine Moore's Little Flower cafe in Los Angeles. Her food is artfully simple and powerfully flavorful, and each recipe is accompanied with a vivid full-page photo. The collection focuses on breakfast, lunch, simple supper, and her acclaimed desserts. Celebrated by the Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, and David Lebovitz's Sweet Life in Paris, Little Flower: Recipes from the Cafe makes it possible (and easy) for home cooks to create Moore's Lemon Lentil Soup, Goddess Salad, Buttermilk Pretzel Rolls, Chocolate Caramel Thumbprint Tartlets, and her famed Brown Butter Shortbread, as well as fluffy quiches, vibrant salads, elegant sandwiches, and much more.