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The brand-new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of A Cornish Summer. Perfect for fans of Katie Fforde, Trisha Ashley and Milly Johnson.

From the outside, anyone would think that Lucy Palmer has it all: loving children, a dashing husband and a gorgeous home. But when her marriage to Michael comes to an abrupt and unexpected end, her life is turned upside down in a flash. As the truth of her marriage threatens to surface, Lucy seizes the opportunity to swap her house in London - and the stories it hides - for a rural escape to her parents' farmhouse in the Chilterns. But Lucy gets more than she bargained for when she moves back to her childhood home, especially when it throws her into the path of an old flame. Coming face-to-face with her mistakes, Lucy is forced to confront the secrets she's been keeping from herself and those she loves. Is she ready to let someone in? Or will she leave the door to her past firmly closed . . .

Flora's been in love with her husband for twenty years. The trouble is, he's been married to someone else for the past fifteen. Now she's been invited to spend the summer in the shady lanes and sandy coves of Cornwall. It should be blissful. There's just one small snag: she'll be staying with her former mother-in-law, Belinda. And Flora discovers she's not the only one invited when her ex-husband shows up out of the blue, complete with his new wife. So now there are two small snags. Can Flora spend the summer playing happy families with the woman who stole her husband's heart, and the mother-in-law who might have had a hand in it? Or will stumbling on the family secret change her mind about them all?

Lose yourself in the immensely funny and heartwarming No. 1 bestseller from the author of A Cornish Summer Molly gets a second chance in life - but will she have the courage to take it? Molly has traded London for a dream home in the country - except it was her husband's dream, not hers. And David is, well, rather dead now. So when a distant relative leaves her a London townhouse, Molly is ready to quit 'The Good Life' and return to her good life. But there's a rather tall, handsome problem - a man who's already living in Molly's new house. And when a face from her past reappears, she's no longer quite sure where she belongs. Do any of the men in Molly's life have honourable intentions? Is she ready to ditch muddy wellies for high heels? Or is she saying goodbye to the delights of country life too soon? Readers love Catherine Alliott's books: 'Like going on holiday and travelling by book!' ***** 'Side-splittingly funny' ***** 'A big slice of sunny escapism' ***** 'Alliott always manages to write serious subjects with cracking humour' ***** 'The mistress of this genre' *****

Sink into the hilarious feel-good story of a family holiday gone wrong from the Sunday Times bestselling author of A Cornish Summer 'Wonderful story that made me laugh but also cry... great escapism' 5***** Reader Review When Flora, James and their two teenage daughters are offered a free holiday in a beautiful chateau in the South of France in return for an act of kindness, they obviously jump at the chance. A break from hectic London - what could be better? But Flora wasn't expecting a whole heap of family baggage coming along too - including some surprise guests. And especially not James developing a crush on their famous host. Perhaps this won't be the dream holiday she had in mind . . . If you like Jill Mansell, Cathy Kelly and Fern Britton you'll love this. _________ 'Catherine Alliott at her best' 5***** Reader Review 'A breezy, comic, summery romp' Sunday Mirror 'Warm, witty, easy to read . . . a thoroughly engaging, entertaining read' Daily Mail 'Hilarious and full of surprises' The Times 'I fell in love with the characters' 5***** Reader Review

Step into Alliott country with the fabulously funny and wonderfully heartwarming story from the bestselling author of A Cornish Summer and Behind Closed Doors 'I raced through it, completely gripped from start to finish' DAILY MAIL 'An entertaining read that's as light as the summer breeze' DAILY EXPRESS _______ A modern marriage, or a big mistake? Ella was nineteen and madly in love when she married dashing young artist Sebastian Montclair. But that was a long time ago. Now Ella and the kids live in a ramshackle farmhouse while Sebastian and his paintings inhabit the outhouse next door - a family separated in every way but distance. Is it a marvellously modern relationship - or a disaster waiting to happen? When charming gardener Ludo arrives on the scene and Sebastian makes a sudden and surprising decision, Ella sees a chance at a fresh start. Yet with two teenagers and her parents on the verge of their own late-life crisis, will Ella be allowed to choose her own path? And how long can she hide from the truth which haunts her broken marriage? _______ 'A captivating and heartwarming tale' Closer

'A captivating and heart-warming tale' Closer When Poppy Shilling's bike-besotted, Lycra-clad husband is killed in a freak accident, she can't help feeling relieved. At long last she's free from a controlling and loveless marriage. Throwing herself into village life, she's determined to start over. And everyone from Luke the sexy church-organist to Bob the resident oddball, is taking note. Yet the one man Poppy can't take her eyes off seems out of reach - why won't he let go of his ex-wife? But just as she's ready to dip her toes in the water, the discovery of a secret about her late husband shatters Poppy's confidence. Does she really have the courage to risk her heart again? 'I raced through it, completely gripped from start to finish' Daily Mail 'An entertaining read that's as light as the summer breeze' Daily Express 'A great read' Sun

Catherine Alliott, a prolific author known for her fifteen bestselling novels, explores themes of relationships and personal growth in her works. Her stories often blend humor and emotional depth, drawing readers into the lives of relatable characters facing various life challenges. Residing in Hertfordshire with her family, Alliott continues to captivate audiences with her engaging narratives and keen observations of everyday life.

Evie Hamilton has a secret. One she doesn’t even know about. Yet . . . She's blissfully unaware that her charmed and happy life is about to be turned upside down. And it all begins one sunny, Oxford morning when a letter – a ticking time bomb – lands on Evie’s immaculate doormat. Something she never anticipated threatens to sabotage all that she holds dear. It’s time for her to reappraise everything in her carefully arranged universe. Is Evie strong enough to fight for what she loves? What will be left and what will change forever? And can her world really be as fragile as her best china?

There are three people in Imogen Cameron’s marriage – herself, her husband, Alex, and their son, Rufus – and that’s just the way she likes it. But that’s about to change... When the Camerons hit dire financial straits they’re forced to leave London and accept Eleanor Latimer’s offer of a rent-free cottage on her country estate. Ordinarily, such an offer is not to be sniffed at but, as Eleanor happens to be Alex’s beautiful, rich and frankly flirtatious ex, Imogen is very sniffy indeed. And with good reason. Once installed in Shepherd’s Cottage, Imogen’s life is suddenly full to bursting with surly locals, psychotic chickens, a maddening (if handsome) headmaster, mountains of manure, visits from the infuriatingly bossy vet, and Eleanor, who seems to be glued to Alex’s side. As far as Imogen’s concerned, two’s a marriage, three’s a family and this...well, this is just silly, someone’s going to have to go. The question is who?