Trisha Ashley is an author whose novels are characterized by a unique blend of realism and charm. Her style, influenced by diverse life experiences—from working for artisans to personal life shifts—lends her stories a fresh depth. Ashley crafts relatable characters with a keen eye for detail and an understanding of human nature. Her works are celebrations of life, love, and resilience, often set in picturesque surroundings.
Struggling with trauma and heartbreak, Ginny Spain reluctantly joins her mother, Evie, at a remote artist retreat for Christmas. Evie hopes to uncover family secrets tied to their ancestor, an artist who once stayed at the retreat. As Ginny navigates her isolation, she encounters Rhys Tarn, a widower with a troubled past, and discovers an unexpected bond with him. Set against a backdrop of winter festivities, Ginny embarks on a journey to heal and embrace the holiday spirit, potentially transforming her Christmas into a joyful celebration.
Garland Fairford has it all - her dream job as a historical Costumier in London and handsome fiancee, Marco. Whilst creating a replica of a dress worn by a Victorian actress, Garland, an orphan, meets a long-lost relative - Honey Fairford. Garland is delighted and intrigued to discover Honey is planning to open a wedding dress museum in Lancashire. When Garland loses her fiancee and her job in the same week, she accepts Honey's offer to work at the museum. But building a new life for herself is put on hold when a ghost from her past, Thom, reappears. As Garland repairs beautiful vintage wedding dresses for the museum, and her relationship with Thom, could this finally be the chance for her own happy-ever-after?
This Christmas will be the most special of them all... Elderly widow Sabine knows this will be her last Christmas in her beloved home, Mitras Castle. Determined to make it just like the ones she remembers from her childhood, she employs Dido Jones of Heavenly House parties to help with the big day. Dido is enchanted by the castle as soon as she steps through the imposing front door. And as Christmas day approaches, her feeling of connection to the old house runs deeper than she first thought. But when the snow begins to fall and Sabine's family arrive at the house -- including Dido's teenage crush Xan -- tensions rise around the castle's future and long-buried mysteries begin to unravel... As past secrets come to light, can this still be a magical Christmas to remember?
The delightful Sunday Times bestselling novel from Trisha Ashley 'One of the best writers around!' Katie Fforde 'Full of down-to-earth humour.' Sophie Kinsella _____ All Marnie wants is somewhere to call home. Mourning lost years spent in a marriage that has finally come to an end, she needs a fresh start and time to heal. Things she hopes to find in the rural west Lancashire village her mother always told her about. With nothing but her two green thumbs, Marnie takes a job as a gardener, which comes with a little cottage to make her own. The garden is beautiful - filled with roses, lavender and honeysuckle - and only a little rough around the edges. Which is more than can be said for her next-door neighbour, Ned Mars. Marnie remembers Ned from her college days but he's far from the untroubled man she once knew. A recent relationship has left him with a heart as bruised as her own. Can a summer spent gardening help them recapture the forgotten dreams they've let get away? _____ Readers are falling in love with The Garden of Forgotten Wishes: ***** 'Gorgeous . . . a lovely rom-com to cheer your heart and ease your soul.' ***** 'Once again another outstanding book full of intrigue, hope and a new beginning.' ***** 'A perfect read to escape with.'
A brilliant new Christmas novel from Top Five Sunday Times bestselling author Trisha Ashley 'Like a nice mug of mulled wine in book form!' Good Housekeeping Meg is definitely not in the Christmas mood. She’s never gone in for tinsel, baubles and mistletoe, and right now she’s still getting over an illness. Yet when she’s invited to spend the run-up to Christmas in the snowy countryside, rather than dreary London, she can’t refuse. Arriving at a warm and cosy family home in a small hilltop village, Meg soon begins to wonder what a proper Christmas might be like. But just as she’s beginning to settle in, she spots a familiar face. Lex. Despite the festive cheer, Meg suddenly wants nothing more than to get as far away from him, and their past secrets, as she can. But if she stays, could this be the year she finally discovers the magic of Christmas...? Fabulously funny, intelligent and heart-warming, Trisha Ashley’s brand-new novel is the feel-good Christmas novel of the year. It even contains recipes! Praise for Trisha Ashley: "One of the best writers around!" Katie Fforde "Full of down-to-earth humour" Sophie Kinsella "A warm-hearted and comforting read. Trisha at her best" Carole Matthews
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man of over forty is in
possession of a major defect . Max assures her they just need a little more
patience and for his wife to die (!) but Cass is desperate for a baby and
running out of time. Or there's Dante, the mysterious stranger she meets on a
dark night in his haunted manor house .
This novel from the Sunday Times bestselling Trisha Ashley will more than
satisfy romantic comedy fans. But the house has a secret at its heart: an old
legend concerning one of the famous windows. Or can Carey and Angel find a way
to make this house a home?
Alice Rose is a foundling, discovered on the Yorkshire moors above Haworth as
a baby. Only baking - the scent of cinnamon and citrus and the feel of butter
and flour between her fingers - brings a comforting sense of home.
Sappho Jones stopped counting birthdays when she reached thirty but, even with
her hazy grip on mathematics, she realises that she's on the slippery slope to
the big four-oh! And with sexy potter Nye on hand as a potential daddy - or at
least donor - is it time for her to consider the biggest leap of all?
First comes marriage. Then comes divorce. Then it's every woman for herself
... Every Woman for Herself is a hilarious account of divorce and dating from
Sunday Times besteller Trisha Ashley. Perfect for fans of Katie Fforde and
Carole Matthews,the country setting and rom-com storyline make this the
perfect summer paperback.
Tansy Poole dreams of weddings, shoes and chocolate. When she inherits a run-down shoe shop tucked away in the village of Sticklepond, Cinderella's Slippers is born - providing footwear gorgeous enough to make any fairytale wedding come true. But soon Tansy feels like she's starring in her very own Cinderella tale. With two awful stepsisters causing no end of trouble, a long list of chores, and the tall, dark and handsome actor Ivo Hawksley on her doorstep - though sadly he's more of a Prince Brooding than a Prince Charming. Ivo has come to the village to nurse a broken heart, but could a happy ever after be closer than he thinks?
Christmas has always been a sad time for young widow Holly Brown, so when she's asked to look after a remote house on the Lancashire moors, the opportunity to hide herself away is irresistible -- the perfect excuse to forget about the festivities. Sculptor Jude Martland is determined that this year there will be no Christmas after his brother runs off with his fiancee and he is keen to avoid the family home. However, he will have to return by the twelfth night of the festivities, when the hamlet of Little Mumming hold their historic festivities and all of his family are required to attend. Meanwhile, Holly is finding that if she wants to avoid Christmas, she has come to the wrong place. When Jude unexpectedly returns on Christmas Eve he is far from delighted to discover that Holly seems to be holding the very family party he had hoped to avoid. Suddenly, the blizzards come out of nowhere and the whole village is snowed in. With no escape, Holly and Jude get much more than they bargained for -- it looks like the twelve days of Christmas are going to be very interesting indeed!
Life is sweet for chocolate maker Chloe Lyon! In the picture-perfect Lancashire village of Sticklepond, Confectioner Chloe dispenses inspirational sweet treats containing a prediction for each customer. If only her own life was as easy to forecast - perhaps Chloe could have foreseen being jilted at the altar! But when a new Vicar arrives in the village, the rumour mill goes into overdrive. Not only is Raffy Sinclair the charismatic ex-front man of rock band 'Mortal Ruin', he's also Chloe's first love and the man who broke her heart. Try as she might, Chloe can't ignore this blast from her past. Could now be the time for her to make a wish - and dare to believe it can come true? A charming novel for chocoholics everywhere, perfect for fans of Katie Fforde, Jill Mansell and Carole Matthews.
A charming romantic comedy about a hard-up single mum inheriting a stately home – and a host of headaches – The perfect novel for curling up with during the long winter nights. Sophy Winter is not your typical Lady of the Manor… When she unexpectedly inherits Winter's End - a crumbling mansion in the beautiful Lancashire countryside - it seems like all Sophy's prayers have been answered. She eagerly swaps life as an impoverished housekeeper in favour of her own team of staff.But Sophy quickly realises the challenge on her hands - the house is decrepit and its eccentric inhabitants are a nightmare. And once it is discovered that Winter's End played host to a young Shakespeare, the entire village of Sticklepond becomes curious about Sophy's plans, especially charming Jack Lewis. But is he really smitten by Sophy… or her newly-acquired cash?Meanwhile, Sophy’s gorgeous head gardener Seth is the strong and silent type. But does his passion bloom for anything beyond the horticultural? As Sophy gets to grips with squabbling relatives, collapsing buildings and the ghostly presence of one of her ancestors, she wonders if Winter's End is not so much a gift from the gods as a mixed blessing… A charming romantic comedy for fans of Katie Fforde and Jill Mansell - guaranteed to thaw the coldest of hearts!
Living in an idyllic Welsh village with a handsome husband and a loving daughter, 40-something Fran March has reason to be happy with her lot. Then her daughter, the result of an unforgettable one-night stand, starts asking awkward questions about her ""real"" father.
Die 39-jährige Städterin Sappho sucht nach Abwechslung und Seelenheil auf dem Land, nachdem ihre bisherigen Liebesaffären nicht ernst waren. In einem Cottage nahe ihrer Freundinnen entdeckt sie, dass ehetaugliche Männer rar sind, bis sie den attraktiven Künstler Nay trifft.
Don't miss this gloriously feel-good and funny read from the No.1 bestselling author of The Christmas Invitation - perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley and Katie Fforde James is everything Tish has ever wanted in a husband - she's married a man who even her mother approves of. He's handsome, dependable, and will make an excellent father - unlike Tish's first love, the disreputable Fergal. Her teenage sweetheart abandoned her for a music career and now lives a typical celebrity lifestyle. Fergal broke her heart - James helped mend it. Now, they've bought a cottage in the country. The next step - kids and a lifetime of domestic bliss. Well, that's the plan. And even if James has a slight tendency to view the village pub as a second home, their relationship is still in pretty good shape after seven years of marriage. So why is marriage to Mr Right making her long for Mr Wrong? 'One of the best writers around!' Katie Fforde
