Jenny Colgan Books

The fourth children's book featuring Polly and her puffin Neil, from bestselling adult novelist Jenny Colgan. With gorgeous two-colour illustrations throughout, Polly is perfect for reading aloud - especially at Christmas!

The second children's book featuring Polly and her puffin Neil, from bestselling adult novelist Jenny Colgan. With gorgeous two-colour illustrations throughout, Polly is perfect for reading aloud.

Polly heard a CRASH downstairs. Was it a monster? NO! Was it a spider alien? NO!It was a little puffin with a broken wing...When Polly discovers an injured puffin, she and her mummy look after him in their cottage by the sea.Slowly, Neil's wing heals and Polly must prepare herself to say goodbye to her new friend. Will she ever see him again? Perfect for bedtime stories and early readers. From the author of The Little Beach Street Bakery.

The third children's book featuring Polly and her puffin Neil, from bestselling adult novelist Jenny Colgan. With gorgeous two-colour illustrations throughout, Polly is perfect for reading aloud.

"Flora is definitely, absolutely sure that escaping from the quiest Scottish village where she grew up to the noise and hustle of the big city was the right choice. Mure is a place shere everyone had known her all her life, and no one will let her forget the past. In the city, she can be anonymous, ambitious and indulge herself in her hopeless crush on her gorgeous boss, Joel." -- back coverSummary:.

One of a series of top-quality fiction for schools, this is an abridged version of Nevil Shute's novel of the courage of a young Englishwoman in World War II. Like the film, this book concentrates mainly on the Malayan episodes.

Discover the new Doctor Who classics. Earth is under attack by power-hungry aliens. This is no time for the Doctor to be out of action. When a British space probe is intercepted by a sinister alien vessel on the eve of Christmas, it marks the beginning of an audacious invasion of the Earth by the Sycorax - horrifying marauders from beyond the stars. Within hours, a third of humanity stands on the brink of death with not a single shot fired. Our planet needs a champion - but the Doctor is not fit for service. He's just regenerated, delirious in a new body and a dressing gown. Forced into his battered shoes is his friend, Rose Tyler, a girl from a London council estate. Will she save the world from this nightmare before Christmas - or see it destroyed?

Nina is a bookworm who dreams of running her own little bookshop. But real life is a bit trickier than the stories Nina loves, as she discovers when she moves to the beautiful wild Highlands of Scotland to turn her dreams into reality.

'A sheer delight from start to finish' Sophie Kinsella ***WINNER OF THE RNA ROMANTIC NOVEL OF THE YEAR AWARD 2013*** Can you hear the jangle of pocket money, the rustle of striped paper bags . . ? 'An evocative, sweet treat' Jojo Moyes 'Gorgeous, glorious, uplifting' Marian Keyes 'Irresistible' Jill Mansell 'Just lovely' Katie Fforde 'Naturally funny, warm-hearted' Lisa Jewell 'A gobble-it-all-up-in-one-sitting kind of book' Mike Gayle ___________________________________ Rosie Hopkins thinks leaving her busy London life, and her boyfriend Gerard, to sort out her elderly Aunt Lilian's sweetshop in a small country village is going to be dull. Boy, is she wrong. Lilian Hopkins has spent her life running Lipton's sweetshop, through wartime and family feuds. As she struggles with the idea that it might finally be time to settle up, she also wrestles with the secret history hidden behind the jars of beautifully coloured sweets. Welcome to Rosie Hopkins' Sweetshop of Dreams - a novel - with recipes. ___________________________________ Why readers ADORE Jenny Colgan 'Jenny Colgan has a way of writing that makes me melt inside' 'Her books are so good I want to start over as soon as I have finished' 'There's something so engaging about her characters and plots' 'Her books are like a big, warm blanket' 'Her stories are just so fabulous' 'She brings her settings and characters so vividly to life' 'The woman is just magic'

Don't miss Jenny's gorgeous new novel, available for pre-order now. Run away to a beautiful Scottish beach and escape with Jenny Colgan. On the quayside next to the Endless Beach sits the Summer Seaside Kitchen, a haven for tourists and locals who come to enjoy the freshest local produce and catch up on gossip. Flora, who runs the café, feels safe and content—until she reflects on her relationship with her emotionally distant boyfriend, Joel. Meanwhile, her best friend Lorna is pining for the local doctor, Saif, a refugee who has lost his family and is about to receive shocking news that will change everything for him. As the cold winter nights give way to long summer days, can Flora find her happy-ever-after with Joel? Readers adore Jenny Colgan for her compelling storytelling, vivid descriptions of scenery and food, and engaging characters. They wish her enchanting settings were real and often want to start her books over as soon as they finish. With her warm-hearted and naturally funny style, Jenny Colgan creates irresistible stories that readers can't help but love.

Rosie Hopkins is looking forward to Christmas in the little Derbyshire village of Lipton, buried under a thick blanket of snow. Her sweetshop is festooned with striped candy canes, large tempting piles of Turkish Delight, crinkling selection boxes and happy, sticky children. She's going to be spending it with her boyfriend, Stephen, and her family, who are flying in from Australia. She can't wait. But when a tragedy strikes at the heart of their little community, all of Rosie's plans for the future seem to be blown apart. Can she build a life in Lipton? And is what's best for the sweetshop also what's best for Rosie?

`Hello, sweetie!'Melody Pond, Melody Malone, River Song...She has had many names. Whoever she really is, this archaeologist and time traveller has had more adventures (and got into more trouble) than most people in the universe. But it will reveal more than you've ever known about the legend that is River Song.

New York Times bestselling author Jenny Colgan brings us a delightful summer novel that will sweep you away to the remote Scottish island of Mure, where two very different weddings are about to take place... On the little Scottish island of Mure--halfway between Scotland and Norway--Flora MacKenzie and her fiancé Joel are planning the smallest of "sweetheart weddings," a high summer celebration surrounded only by those very dearest to them. Not everyone on the island is happy about being excluded, though. The temperature rises even further when beautiful Olivia MacDonald--who left Mure ten years ago for bigger and brighter things--returns with a wedding planner in tow. Her fiancé has oodles of family money, and Olivia is determined to throw the biggest, most extravagant, most Instagrammable wedding possible. And she wants to do it at Flora's hotel, the same weekend as Flora's carefully planned micro-wedding. As the summer solstice approaches, can Flora handle everyone else's Happy Every Afters--and still get her own?

When she is given the opportunity to move to a remote tidal island off the Cornish Coast, Marisa Rossi decides some peace and quiet might be just what she needs. Since the death of her beloved grandfather back in Italy, she's been struggling to find a way out of her grief. Perhaps this will be the perfect place for her to recuperate. But Mount Polbearne is a far cry from the sleepy little place she was imagining. Between her noisy piano-teaching Russian neighbour and the hustle and bustle of a busy community, Marisa finds solitude is not so easy to come by. Especially when she finds herself somehow involved with a tiny local bakery desperately in need of some new zest to save it...

Tucked away behind cobbled alleys and grand promenades, a tiny chocolate shop awaits. As dawn breaks over the Pont Neuf, Anna Trent is already at work, mixing the finest chocolate by hand for the grandes dames of Paris. This is a significant change from her previous job in a chocolate factory in northern England. An accident leads Anna back to her French teacher, Claire, who presents her with an incredible opportunity: to work in Paris alongside her former sweetheart, Thierry, a master chocolatier. As Anna navigates this new chapter, she is set to uncover old wounds and discover more about real chocolate—and herself—than she ever imagined. Readers adore the warmth and humor in Jenny Colgan's writing, often describing her books as engaging and comforting, like a big, warm blanket. Her characters and plots resonate deeply, making her stories feel vivid and magical. Many find themselves wanting to start over as soon as they finish, captivated by the delightful settings and relatable characters she brings to life. Colgan's unique storytelling ability creates an irresistible charm that keeps readers coming back for more.

Zoe is a single mother, sinking beneath the waves trying to cope by herself in London. Hari, her gorgeous little boy is perfect in every way - except for the fact that he just doesn't speak, at all. When her landlord raises the rent on her flat, ... (payot.ch)

Christmas on the remote Scottish island of Mure is bleak, stark - and incredibly beautiful. It's a time for hunkering down, getting cosy in front of whisky barrel wood fires, and enjoying a dram with the people you love - unless, of course, you're accidentally pregnant to your ex-boss, and don't know how to tell him. In what should be the season of peace and goodwill on earth, will Joel think Flora is a bearer of glad tidings? Meanwhile Saif, the doctor and refugee from war-torn Syria is trying to enjoy his first western Christmas with his sons - but without his missing wife. Can the little family possibly find comfort and joy? Travel to the beautiful northern edge of the world and join the welcoming community of Mure for an unforgettable Christmas.

Lorna lives on the tiny Scottish island of Mure, a peaceful place where everyone helps their neighbour. But the local GP is retiring, and nobody wants his job. Mure is too small and too remote. Far away, in a crowded camp, Saif is treating a little boy with a badly-cut hand. Saif is a refugee, but he's also a doctor: exactly what Mure needs. Saif is welcome in Mure, but can he forget his past? Over one summer, Saif will find a place to call home, and Lorna's life will change forever

'A sheer delight from start to finish' Sophie Kinsella Come and meet Issy Randall, proud owner of The Cupcake Café . . . 'An evocative, sweet treat' Jojo Moyes 'Gorgeous, glorious, uplifting' Marian Keyes 'Irresistible' Jill Mansell 'Just lovely' Katie Fforde 'Naturally funny, warm-hearted' Lisa Jewell 'A gobble-it-all-up-in-one-sitting kind of book' Mike Gayle ___________________________________ Issy Randall can bake. No, more than that - Issy can create stunning, mouth-wateringly divine cakes. After a childhood spent in her beloved Grampa Joe's bakery, she has undoubtedly inherited his talent. When she's made redundant from her safe but dull City job, Issy decides to seize the moment. Armed with recipes from Grampa, and with her best friends and local bank manager fighting her corner, The Cupcake Café opens its doors. But Issy has absolutely no idea what she's let herself in for. It will take all her courage - and confectionery - to avert disaster . . . ___________________________________ Why readers ADORE Jenny Colgan 'Jenny Colgan has a way of writing that makes me melt inside' 'Her books are so good I want to start over as soon as I have finished' 'There's something so engaging about her characters and plots' 'Her books are like a big, warm blanket' 'Her stories are just so fabulous' 'She brings her settings and characters so vividly to life' 'The woman is just magic'

Polly Waterford is recovering from a toxic relationship. Unable to afford their flat, she has to move miles away from everyone, to a sleepy little seaside resort in Cornwall, where she lives alone above an abandoned shop. And so Polly takes out her frustrations on her favourite hobby: making bread. But what was previously a weekend diversion suddenly becomes far more important as she pours her emotions into kneading and pounding the dough, and each loaf becomes better and better. With nuts and seeds, olives and chorizo, with local honey (courtesy of local bee keeper, Huckle), and with reserves of determination and creativity Polly never knew she had, she bakes and bakes and bakes . . . And people start to hear about it. Sometimes, bread really is life . . . And Polly is about to reclaim hers.

Set against the backdrop of the windswept northern Scottish islands, the story follows Morag McGinty, a spirited young woman managing puddle-jumper flights for the islands' resilient community. As she navigates the challenges of her unique job, readers are drawn into the vibrant life and culture of the islands, highlighting themes of determination, connection, and the beauty of remote living.

Sunday Times bestselling author Jenny Colgan welcomes you to a new term at a beautiful Cornish boarding school by the sea.

'I loved this novel and every single one of its characters. Supremely heartfelt, hilarious and heartrending - it's an absolute triumph.' Sophie Kinsella Discover Jenny Colgan's best novel yet... Olivia and Anthony are planning A Very Extravagant Wedding at the newest hotel on the tiny Scottish island of Mure. They're flying in chefs, musicians and something called a living flower wall... and no one is even allowed to think the word bridezilla. Flora is trying - and failing - not to let Olivia and Anthony's wedding distract her from planning her own big day with Joel. But the couple have wildly different ideas about how to celebrate and somehow, just when their relationship should be plain sailing, everything is suddenly very hard indeed. And then there's Lorna and Saif. The local headmistress and the GP desperately keeping their relationship a secret to protect his sons. But while they're looking out for the boys, who's looking out for them? Three couples. One midsummer's night. Can everyone get their happy ever after? * Why readers ADORE Jenny Colgan... 'Jenny Colgan has a way of writing that makes me melt inside' 'Her books are so good I want to start over as soon as I have finished' 'There's something so engaging about her characters and plots' 'Her books are like a big, warm blanket' 'Her stories are just so fabulous' 'She brings her settings and characters so vividly to life' 'The woman is just magic'

In a charming Cornish town, summer brings change and warmth. Polly Waterford is in love with her seaside home, her bakery on Beach Street, and her boyfriend, Huckle. However, an unsettling breeze hints at challenges ahead. Selina, recently widowed, hopes to find solace in Mount Polbearne, but Polly harbors a secret that threatens her friend's healing. Meanwhile, Huckle's past responsibilities resurface, leading to his prolonged absences, leaving Polly to navigate her feelings of uncertainty. As she bakes and kneads, she senses an impending storm that could shatter her idyllic life. Readers praise the author for her compelling storytelling, vivid descriptions, and engaging characters. The book has been celebrated as a feel-good read, capturing the essence of romance and friendship against a picturesque backdrop. Fans appreciate the immersive experience, wishing the enchanting settings were real and feeling the emotions of the characters deeply. With a blend of warmth, humor, and relatable struggles, this story promises to resonate with anyone who has ever faced the complexities of love and loss.

West End They may be twin sisters, but Lizzie and Penny Berry are complete opposites ? Penny is blonde, thin and outrageous; Lizzie quiet, thoughtful and definitely not thin. The one trait they do share is a desire to DO something with their lives. Out of the blue they discover they have a grandmother living in Chelsea ? and when she has to go into hospital, they find themselves flat-sitting on the King's Road. But, as they discover, it's not as easy to become It Girls as they'd imagined, and West End boys aren't at all like Hugh Grant ...Operation Evie needs a good holiday. Not just because she's been working all hours in her job, but also because every holiday she has ever been on in her life has involved sunburn, arguments and projectile vomiting. Why can't she have a normal holiday, like other people seem to have ? some sun, sand, sea and (hopefully) sex? So when her employers invite her to attend a conference with them in the south of France, she can't believe her luck. It's certainly going to be the holiday of a lifetime ? but not quite in the way Evie imagines!

"Funny, page-turning and addictive... just like Malory Towers for grown-ups" - Sophie Kinsella ____________ Maggie loves teaching English at beautiful Downey House but she is less keen on planning her wedding to dependable Stan. Instead, she's working on ignoring her crush on David McDonald, who teaches English at the local boys' school. Just as Simone and Fliss have become friends, Zelda arrives to upset everything. Zelda is loudly, glamorously American, and she's full of ways to improve life at boring school. Soon, quiet, mousy Simone is undergoing a makeover. And Fliss is about to jeopardise everything to impress a boy. In a new year at school, the girls of Downey House will be breaking all the rules - and not all of them will escape unscathed. ___________ "A brilliant boarding school book, stuffed full of unforgettable characters, thrilling adventures and angst..." - Lisa Jewell

The unmissable new heartwarming, funny, emotional read from Sunday Times bestselling author Jenny Colgan

Includes mouth-watering recipes. Rosie Hopkins, newly engaged, is looking forward to an exciting year in the little sweetshop she owns and runs. But when fate strikes Rosie and her boyfriend, Stephen, a terrible blow, threatening everything they hold dear, it's going to take all their strength and the support of their families and their Lipton friends to hold them together. After all, don't they say it takes a village to raise a child?Treat yourself and your friends to Jenny Colgan's heartwarming new novel this Christmas.

A superpowered love story from the Sunday Times bestselling Jenny T. Colgan, author of Resistance Is Futile and Meet Me at the Cupcake Cafe

Set against a vibrant summer backdrop, this novel immerses readers in a world of adventure and self-discovery. The protagonist embarks on a journey that leads to unexpected friendships and life-changing experiences. Themes of love, freedom, and the pursuit of dreams intertwine, creating a captivating narrative that invites readers to escape into a sun-soaked paradise. With a blend of humor and heartfelt moments, it promises to be a delightful read for those seeking a refreshing escape.

Gertie MacIntyre's journey from a knitting circle to becoming an air stewardess unfolds against the picturesque backdrop of Scotland's Northern isles. This romantic summer novel captures her adventures and personal growth, showcasing the charm of the setting and the warmth of community. Jenny Colgan, a beloved author, weaves a tale filled with heart and transformation, inviting readers to explore Gertie's life and the connections she makes along the way.

Everyone knows her life story. But who will win her heart? Gertie has always wondered what her life would be like if she could pluck up the courage to leave the remote Scottish island where she was born. It's the only place she's ever known, but it can be stifling. The glue of this community is the Knitting Circle, a group of strong, capable (and nosy) women who gossip, knit and support each other through thick and thin. So when the chance comes for change - a new job, new friends and maybe even a new romance - a world of possibilities opens up for Gertie: if she can finally be brave enough to make her dreams come true. Fifteen million copies sold. A readership that spans the world. It's time to fall in love with Jenny Colgan. Your favourite authors love Jenny Colgan's novels: 'An evocative, sweet treat' Jojo Moyes 'Gorgeous, glorious, uplifting' Marian Keyes 'Irresistible' Jill Mansell 'Just lovely' Katie Fforde 'Naturally funny, warm-hearted' Lisa Jewell 'A gobble-it-all-up-in-one-sitting kind of book' Mike Gayle

On the tiny Scottish island of Mure, Christmas preparations are even more hectic than usual . . . Flora MacKenzie is worried about her brother. Fintan hasn't got over the death of his partner, Colton, and Flora thinks he needs a project. The Rock - the rambling, disused hotel on the tip of the island - was Colton's passion project before he died. With Flora's help, Fintan is going to get the hotel up and running in time for Christmas, transforming it into a festive haven of crackling log fires and delicious food. But running a hotel, they are about to discover, is not that easy. Especially when their motley staff includes a temperamental French chef, a spoilt Norwegian kitchen boy who can't peel a potato without mutilating his own hand and a painfully shy kitchen assistant who blushes when anyone speaks to her. Can they pull it together in time for the big opening? And can Flora help her family find happiness this Christmas?

What does an It girl do if she loses all her money? Sophie Chesterton is a girl about town - she knows all the right people, goes to all the right parties, and wears all the right clothes. But deep down she suspects that her best friends are actually rather nasty, and that her lifestyle doesn't really amount to much. Her father wants her to make her own way in the world, to make him proud. But after one shocking evening her life is changed for ever. Scraping a living as an assistant to a 'glamour' photographer; living in a hovel on the Old Kent Road with four smelly boys; eating baked beans from the can - this is one spectacular fall from grace. Sophie is desperate to get her life back - but does a girl really need diamonds to be happy?

The summer holiday brings new passion and new challenges in the enchanting third book of Jenny Colgan's utterly delightful School by the Sea series, set at a girls' boarding school in Cornwall. School is out, following a bit of saucy scandal at Downey House... Beloved high school teacher Maggie Adair had been comfortably, if somewhat ambivalently, engaged to her dependable long-distance boyfriend Stan. But in the heat of summer, Maggie's attraction to her colleague David McDonald has caught fire. Now both are facing an uncertain future as they try to figure out how to stay committed to their careers--and each other. Meanwhile, the girls of Downey House--mercurial Fliss, glamorous Alice, and shy, hard-working Simone--have had long summers at home, which weren't quite the respite they had been hoping for. But the new school year is thankfully here, and it will bring new pupils and lots of fresh challenges for students and teachers alike at the school by the sea.

It's summer, but school is in session in the delightful second book of New York Times bestselling author Jenny Colgan's utterly charming School by the Sea series, set at a girls' boarding school in Cornwall. For the second year at Downey House, it's getting harder and harder to stick to the rules . . . Maggie Adair's first year as a teacher at Downey House was a surprising success. After making the leap from an inner-city school in Glasgow, she's learned to appreciate the mellower pace of the girls' boarding school by the sea. Now engaged to her longtime boyfriend, sweet and steady Stan, Maggie's just got to stop thinking about David McDonald, her colleague at the boys' school down the road. Well, hasn't she? Can Maggie take a leaf out of the Well Behaved Teacher's exercise book and stick to her plan for a small but elegant wedding and settled life of matrimony? Even as Maggie tries to stay within the lines, rules are being broken all around her. Maggie's boss, headmistress Veronica Deveral, has more to lose than anyone. When Daniel Stapleton joins the faculty, Veronica finds herself forced to confront a scandalous secret she thought she'd carefully buried forever. How long will she be able to keep her past under wraps? What does a new year of classes, rules, and camaraderie hold for the students and faculty at Downey House?

The new Christmas book from the Sunday Times bestselling author - a perfect, heart-warming and festive Christmas treat

Welcome back to Mount Polbearne! The new book from Top Ten bestseller Jenny Colgan is full of festive joy, warmth and the best hot chocolate you can imagine... It's Christmas in the Cornish coastal village of Mount Polbearne - a time for family, friends and feasting. Polly Waterford loves running the Little Beach Street Bakery. She's at her happiest when she's creating delicious treats and the festive season always inspires her to bake and knead something extra special for the village residents. In fact, the only thing she loves more than her bakery is curling up with her gorgeous boyfriend, Huckle. She's determined that this Christmas is going to be their best one yet, but life doesn't always work out as planned... When Polly's best friend Kerensa turns up with a secret that threatens the life Polly and Huckle have built together, the future begins to look uncertain. And then a face from Polly's past reappears and things become even more complicated. Polly can usually find solace in baking but she has a feeling that's not going to be enough this time. Can she get things back on track so that everyone has a merry Christmas?

In a world shaped by fierce loyalty and tradition, the Clanswomen navigate the complexities of their relationships and roles within their clans. Each character brings a unique perspective, showcasing themes of strength, resilience, and the struggle for identity amidst societal expectations. As they confront challenges, their bonds are tested, revealing the depths of friendship and the power of unity. This exploration of women's lives within a clan system offers a rich tapestry of emotional and cultural insights.

Issy Randall, proud owner of The Cupcake Cafe, is in love and couldn't be happier. Her new business is thriving and she is surrounded by close friends, even if her cupcake colleagues Pearl and Caroline don't seem quite as upbeat about the upcoming season of snow and merriment. But when her boyfriend Austin is scouted for a possible move to New York, Issy is forced to face up to the prospect of a long-distance romance. And when the Christmas rush at the cafe - with its increased demand for her delectable creations - begins to take its toll, Issy has to decide what she holds most dear.This December, Issy will have to rely on all her reserves of courage, good nature and cinnamon, to make sure everyone has a merry Christmas, one way or another...

Talking to AddisonHolly is a frustrated florist whose life doesn’t exactly seem to be coming up smelling of roses. Fleeing the house share from hell, she moves in with Josh, Kate, and the gorgeous Addison. But Addison keeps himself to himself, and Holly’s determined to get to know him better. Can she drag him away from his internet ‘girlfriend’ Claudia, or will they just continually get their wires crossed?Amanda's WeddingMel and Fran can’t believe it when their old school friend Amanda, Satan’s very own PR girl, pulls off the ultimate publicity stunt in getting herself engaged to a Scottish laird. Who cares that Fraser McConnald has worn the same pair of Converse trainers for the last three years and that his castle is a pile of rubble with one Calor Gas heater – she’ll be titled!Gentle, decent Fraser is clearly ignorant of Amanda’s wiles, so Mel and Fran, still smarting from the memory of all the mean things Amanda put them through in their days at Portmount Comprehensive, set out to sabotage this mismatch of the century.

In this captivating summer novel from a Sunday Times bestseller, readers are introduced to Morag, who hails from a family of accomplished pilots. Her life takes a sudden turn when a tragic accident grounds her, jeopardizing her future. A call about her grandfather's illness prompts her to leave her fast-paced London life for the serene Scottish Highlands. With her grandfather unable to fly, Morag must take over his local route in an old plane, transporting residents across the picturesque islands. However, when the weather changes dramatically, Morag crash-lands on a remote island, leaving her isolated and alone. There, she encounters Gregor, a gruff ornithologist who is caring for the island. Despite their differences, Morag has no choice but to seek refuge in his cabin as they await rescue. This unexpected situation forces them to confront their contrasting personalities. As time passes, Morag begins to realize that this secluded island, far from her previous life, might be exactly where she needs to be. The story unfolds as she navigates her feelings and discovers the potential for love and self-discovery amidst the breathtaking scenery.

Humoristisk roman om Katie, der flytter fra storbyen til en lille skotsk by og går på mandejagt

Life doesn’t have a rewind button. Ever wished it did?Flora’s wish is about to come true, in a magical new novel about the ultimate second chance, from the bestselling author of WORKING WONDERS and AMANDA’S WEDDING.As her best friend Tashy cuts into her wedding cake, 32-year-old Flora realises she is disillusioned with life. Suddenly, her well-paid job, cosy flat and stable relationship with sensible Olly don't amount to a whole lot. Flora wants to be 16 again. She closes her eyes and wishes. Her wish has come true.Waking up the next morning is a shock. But now Flora has the chance to right some wrongs. Trading crows feet for pimples, love handles for a torso Britney Spears would kill for and dull dinner parties for house parties where White Lightning and snogging are the order of the day, Flora revels in a life where things are far less complicated and just much more… FUN.It's not all laughs though. Will what she does change the future? How can she get back to the present and her ordinary life? And does she even want to?

'MALORY TOWERS FOR GROWN-UPS' SOPHIE KINSELLA Jenny Colgan returns with all her signature charm in this fourth installment of her Maggie Adair series. The Little School by the Sea is a magical place of friendship, striving, excitement and plenty of mischief. Maggie Adair, the passionate, devoted English teacher at Downey House, is about to ride off into the sunset with her new love when tragedy strikes. Pulled from their happy-ever-after, she and David must put their budding romance aside until they return for a new term, unsure where they now stand. A fresh new year at Downey House comes with more drama from the students - with Fliss and Alice at odds after a summer apart, and Simone trying to nurture her new relationship while dealing with exam stresses, the new term is shaping up to be a challenge for all... 'A BRILLIANT BOARDING SCHOOL BOOK, STUFFED FULL OF UNFORGETTABLE CHARACTERS AND THRILLING ADVENTURES' LISA JEWELL

Set against the enchanting backdrop of a Christmas bookshop, this heartwarming tale invites readers to embrace the magic of the holiday season. The story unfolds with themes of warmth, community, and the joy of reading, as characters connect through shared experiences and the comforting atmosphere of the shop. Snowflakes gently falling outside enhance the cozy setting, making it a perfect escape for those seeking a festive and uplifting narrative.

The first book of Jenny Colgan's delightful new four-part series, set at a charming English boarding school on the sea.Maggie went to the window and opened it wide, inhaling the lovely salt air off the sea. Why had she never lived by the sea before? Why had she always looked out on housing estates and not the little white hulls of trawlers bobbing off in the distance?It's gloriously sunny in Cornwall as the school year starts at the little boarding school by the sea. Maggie, the newest teacher at Downey House, is determined to make her mark. She's delighted by her new teaching job, but will it come at the expense of her relationship with her safe, dependable boyfriend Stan?Simone is excited and nervous: she's won a scholarship to the prestigious boarding school and wants to make her parents proud. Forced to share a room with the glossy, posh girls of Downey House, she needs to find a friend, fast.Fliss is furious. She's never wanted to go to boarding school and hates being sent away from her home. As Simone tries desperately to fit in, Fliss tries desperately to get out.Over the course of one year, friendships will bloom and lives will be changed forever. Life at the Little School by the Sea is never dull...

Now, you obviously, would never, ever look up your exes on Facebook. Nooo. And even if you did, you most certainly wouldn't run off trying to track them down, risking your job, family and happiness in the process. Posy Fairweather, on the other hand . . . Posy is delighted when Matt proposes - on top of a mountain, in a gale, in full-on romantic mode. But a few days later disaster strikes: he backs out of the engagement. Crushed and humiliated, Posy starts thinking. Why has her love life always ended in total disaster? Determined to discover how she got to this point, Posy resolves to get online and track down her exes. Can she learn from past mistakes? And what if she has let Mr Right slip through her fingers on the way?

A group of friends have reached their 30s. In the 80s, they felt they could achieve anything. Looking back they wonder what happened to all that early promise. So they set out on a quest to find that symbolic Brat Pack movie star, Andrew McCarthy.

Amanda's been making Mel and Fran's life hell since they were all kids. They can't believe it when the queen of preen gets engaged to a Scottish laird, so she can have a title and a Hello! wedding. Mel and Fran set out to sabotage this mismatch.

Dopo l'esperienza africana di Weekenders, ancora una volta il Daily Telegraph ha riunito lrvine Welsh, Monica Ali, Michel Atherton, Bella Bathurst, Jenny Colgan, Simon Garfield, W. F. Deedes, Tony Hawks, Victoria Glendinning, Sam Millet e Colm Toibin per catapultarli a Calcutta: dal confort e dalla modernità delle loro occidentalissime città, Londra e Edimburgo, a un luogo dove il passato parla ancora e il futuro chiama più forte che mai. Da quell'esperienza sono nati i racconti compresi in questa antologia che, mescolando la fiction al reportage di viaggio, riflettono modi diversi di vedere una metropoli che è nel mondo simbolo di povertà e miseria e che i suoi abitanti chiamano la Città della Gioia.

They may be twins, but Lizzie and Penny are opposites: Penny is blonde, thin and outrageous; Lizzie is quiet, thoughtful and not thin. When, out of the blue, they learn they have a grandmother living in Chelsea, who asks them to flat-sit while she is in hospital, their ambitions finally seem to fall in place.

This summer's most irregular love story from Sunday Times bestselling author Jenny Colgan. Connie's smart. She's funny. But when it comes to love, she's only human . . . As a high-ranking mathematician in a male-dominated field - with bright red hair - Connie's used to being considered a little unusual. But she's nowhere near as peculiar as Luke, who is recruited to work alongside her on a top-secret code-breaking project. Just what is this bizarre sequence they're studying? It isn't a solution to the global energy crisis. It isn't a new wavelength to sell microwave ovens. The numbers are trying to tell them something . . . and it seems only Luke knows what. The truth is out there. Will Connie dare to find it? In this whirlwind romance adventure, Sunday Times bestselling author Jenny Colgan boldly goes where no author has gone before . . . 'Quirky, funny and romantic' Sophie Kinsella 'A riotous cocktail of geeks and kissing. I enjoyed every single page. Resistance really is futile' Matt Haig, author of The Humans Jenny Colgan is the author of numerous bestselling novels, including Christmas at the Cupcake Café, Little Beach Street Bakery and Welcome to Rosie Hopkins' Sweetshop of Dreams. As Jenny T. Colgan she has also written the Doctor Who tie-in novel Dark Horizons and several Doctor Who short stories.

The new bestseller from the fabulous Jenny Colgan.

Als een besluiteloze jonge Engelsman een belangrijke functie krijgt, verandert dit zijn leven.

A sparkling new romantic comedy from the acclaimed author of Amanda's Wedding.

The Siren Sea is a modern-day pirate story. This adventurous tale is told from the eyes of Alex, a former smuggler and full-time drifter. He makes his way to the seaside town of Antibes, in the south of France, to meet his former partner in crime, the wild and mighty Sebastian from Mauritius. By chance, Alex comes across an old Sea Captain, Finnbar Roberts. The captain tells them both of buried treasures and takes them on an Ocean journey to seek their final fortune. But unbeknownst to the young men, they discover mysteries beyond their wildest imaginations.

Noch einmal 16 sein - dieser Wunsch geht für die 32-jährige Flora in Erfüllung. Sie hat nun die Chance, ihrem Leben eine neue Richtung zu geben. Doch das ist nicht so einfach.

In »Winterträume in der kleinen Buchhandlung« bringt SPIEGEL-Bestsellerautorin Jenny Colgan Weihnachtsstimmung mit einer bezaubernden Geschichte voller Bücherzauber und Herzenswärme. Wenn der Winter in Schottland Einzug hält, suchen die Menschen nach Wärme – in der Familie, mit Freunden oder in Büchern. Colgan, die »Queen of Christmas«, versteht es meisterhaft, ihre Leser:innen in festliche Stimmung zu versetzen. In Edinburgh steht der Winter vor der Tür, und während die Vorbereitungen für Weihnachten beginnen, wird die Buchhandlung, in der Carmen arbeitet, zum Set eines kitschigen Weihnachtsfilms. Ihre Schwester setzt sie vor die Tür, und die Liebe ihres Lebens ist weit entfernt. Es scheint, als könnte die Magie der Weihnacht verloren gehen. Doch als ihr schrulliger Chef Carmen einen Herzenswunsch anvertraut, der möglicherweise unerfüllt bleibt, erkennt sie, dass sie all ihre Fantasie, die Hilfe ihrer Nachbarn und die Liebe zu Büchern braucht, um Winterträume wahr werden zu lassen. Wie schon in »Weihnachten in der kleinen Buchhandlung« ist dies ein Wohlfühlroman, der von innen wärmt und glücklich macht. Colgans Winterromane feiern die Magie von Büchern, Freundschaft und den Zauber des Winters – warmherzig und wunderbar!

Voller Romantik, Inselflair und Sommersonne: »In unseren Träumen ist immer Sommer« ist der neue atmosphärischen Urlaubsroman von SPIEGEL-Bestsellerautorin Jenny Colgan! Nie war Schottland unwiderstehlicher als in diesem Roman! Willkommen im idyllischen Carso! Hier glitzert die Sonne auf dem türkisfarbenen Meer, und der Himmel erstreckt sich weit über dem Strand. Viele, die hier geboren sind, wollen niemals weg. Die schüchterne Verkäuferin Gertie dagegen flüchtet sich in sehnsüchtige Träume: von großen Gefühlen, von einem Beruf, der sie erfüllt, von Mut, Selbstbewusstsein und Abenteuern in der Ferne. Doch erst das Wiedersehen mit zwei früheren Mitschülerinnen bringt endlich Schwung in ihr Leben. Voller Herzklopfen ergreift Gertie ihre Chance auf einen neuen Job, neue Freunde und vielleicht sogar eine neue Liebe. Doch führt ihr Weg sie weg von dem, was sie kennt, oder lässt die Veränderung sie das Vertraute mit neuen Augen sehen? Jenny Colgans Romane sind der Inbegriff von Wohlfühllektüre! Die Bestsellerautorin hat Millionen Fans weltweit – gehören Sie auch schon dazu? »In unseren Träumen ist immer Sommer« erzählt eine warmherzige Geschichte vom Glück, seinen Träumen zu folgen. Eine Geschichte um Neuanfang, den Wunsch nach Freiheit und die Sehnsucht nach Liebe! »Ich habe jede Seite genossen.« SPIEGEL-Bestsellerautorin Sophie Kinsella

Amanda will Fraser heiraten. Ihre Freundinnen Mel und Fran können es nicht glauben. Auch Angus, der Bruder des Bräutigams, ist nicht begeistert. Gemeinsam schmieden sie Pläne, die Hochzeit zu verhindern.

Weihnachtsstimmung garantiert! Jenny Colgans Romane sind wie eine warme Umarmung an einem kalten Wintertag. In »Die geheime Weihnachtsbibliothek« erzählt die SPIEGEL-Bestsellerautorin von einem schottischen Schloss voller Bücher und Erinnerungen, einer spannenden Schatzsuche, einer Frau zwischen zwei attraktiven Männern und dem Zauber der Weihnachtszeit. Weihnachten liegt in der Luft, als Mirren Sutherland von Jamie McPherson, einem attraktiven schottischen Gutsherrn, engagiert wird. Nach dem Fund eines seltenen Buches gilt sie als Antiquitätenjägerin. Im Besitz der McPhersons soll sich ein wertvolles Buch befinden, das ihr baufälliges Schloss vor dem drohenden Verkauf retten könnte. Doch niemand weiß, wo es sich befindet, denn das Anwesen gleicht einem Labyrinth voller Bücher. Jamie, Mirren und der charmante, aber zwielichtige Antiquar Theo untersuchen zahlreiche Räume, entschlüsseln Hinweise und lüften nach und nach die Geheimnisse des Hauses. Während draußen Schneeflocken fallen und drinnen die Kamine knistern, rückt Weihnachten immer näher. Jenny Colgan ist die »Queen of Christmas«! Ihre stimmungsvollen Romane wärmen selbst am kältesten Wintertag das Herz und begeistern alle Bücherliebhaber:innen und Weihnachtsfans.

Ostrůvky táhnoucí se na míle daleko na sever od skotské pevniny jsou malebné, ale často bičované větry a nejrůznějším nečasem. Jediným spojením s civilizací je omlácené letadlo letecké společnosti MacIntyreů. Rodinnou štafetu ve firmě má po svém dědečkovi Murdovi převzít Morag, ale mladou pilotku mnohem víc láká svět a velká dopravní letadla a chystá se se svým přítelem přijmout nabídku práce pro dubajské aerolinky. Dědeček však onemocní a Morag se do přímořského městečka Corso musí vrátit, aby ho zastoupila a zase na čas přepravovala ornitology, farmáře, horaly a maminky mířící s dětmi k lékaři. Během nouzového přistání skončí na nejmenším z ostrůvků, Inchbornu, a musí vzít zavděk společností (i nabídkou přístřeší) jediného obyvatele ostrova, Gregora, samotářského vědce z Glasgowa. Otevře jí oči několik vynucených dní na ostrůvku? Zamiluje se opět do rodného kraje a jeho divoké krásy? Najde si cestu i ke svéráznému Gregorovi ?

Gertie MacIntyreová měla vždycky hlavu v oblacích a neustále snila o tom, jaké by to bylo, kdyby sebrala odvahu a vyrazila z malého městečka na severu Skotska. Jádrem komunity, kde všichni vědí o všech všechno, je klub pletařek, silných, samostatných a taky zvědavých žen, které tvrdě pracují, pletou a navzájem se podporují. Ve středu klubu stojí Gertiina matka a babička, jež spolu žijí obklopeny vlnou v malé chaloupce u pobřeží. Jenže přichází kolotoč změn – nová práce v místních aerolinkách se spolužačkou Morag, noví přátelé, snad i nová láska. Před Gertie se otevírá úplně nový svět. Dokáže v něm naplnit své sny? Srdceryvný příběh o pletení, romantice a ženských poutech od královny feel-good literatury.

Na vetrom ošľahanom ostrove Mure, kde sa vlny Severného mora trieštia o útesy a domčeky dýchajú tradíciou, sa blížia Vianoce. Život v týchto končinách nie je ľahký, obyvatelia čelia drsným podmienkam, a o to viac sa vždy tešia na Vianoce. Kým vianočný stromček spestruje pochmúrne ulice a domčeky začínajú žiariť farebnými svetielkami, Flora sa nevie dočkať, kedy sa schúli do teplej deky pri ohni a vychutná si obľúbené drinky so svojimi najbližšími. Jedine, že by tento plán prekazila nečakaná novinka. Neplánované tehotenstvo v začínajúcom sa vzťahu so svojím bývalým šéfom naruší jej každodennú harmóniu a Flora nevie, či sa z tejto správy môže tešiť. Lekár Sajf, ktorý utiekol pred vojnou, zažíva prvé Vianoce na Západe so svojimi synmi, no chýba mu jeho manželka. Pre svoje deti chce len to najlepšie a Vianoce sú tou správnou chvíľou, keď môžu pookriať na duši a pripomenúť si, že aj v ťažkých časoch môže vzniknúť niečo pekné.