Jenny Colgan Book order (chronological)

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.

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.

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.

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

'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

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

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 ?

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.

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.

Меняя карьеру в сумрачном Лондоне на трудные, но веселые будни родного шотландского острова, Флора Макинзи не подозревала о том, какие сюрпризы преподнесет ей жизнь. Во-первых, она встретилась с родными и нашла новых друзей, во-вторых, стала хозяйкой очаровательного ресторанчика на берегу, в-третьих... ее босс Джоэл, в которого она влюблена, вслед за ней приехал на остров. Эта встреча обещает многое, но счастье легко достается лишь в сказках, и порой так непросто сделать шаг ему навстречу...

'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'

Een medewerkster van een advocatenkantoor moet terug naar het Schotse eiland dat ze juist ontvlucht was, om bij de inwoners de zaak van een klant te bepleiten.

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...

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

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?

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

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

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)

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?

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.

After receiving a large legacy, Jean returns to Malaya to search for a young Australian she met there during the war.

On the quayside next to the Endless Beach sits the Seaside Kitchen. It's a haven for tourists and locals alike, who all come to eat the most delicious food on the island and catch up with the gossip. Flora, who runs the café, feels safe and content - unless she thinks too hard about her relationship with Joel, her gorgeous but emotionally (and physically) distant boyfriend. While Flora is in turmoil about her relationship, her best friend Lorna is pining after the local doctor. Saif came to the island as a refugee, having lost all of his family, but he's about to get some shocking news which will change everything for him. As cold winter nights shift to long summer days, can the two friends find their own happy ever afters ?

David Tennant and Catherine Tate return as The Doctor and Donna Noble in three thrilling new adventures! In the first story, the Doctor and Donna visit London's Technology Museum, expecting a glimpse into the future, but chaos ensues when the country's top IT expert struggles with her computer. Exhibits begin to attack visitors, and outside, people lose control of their technology. Is it merely human error, or is something more sinister at play? Beneath the streets, the Koggnossenti await, ready to unleash technophobia on London. The second adventure takes them to Calibris, a spaceport planet where anything goes. Here, the notorious gangster Gully rules the smugglers' tavern, Vagabond's Reach, while the alien Vacintians attempt to impose order. The Doctor and Donna soon uncover a dangerous illegal weapon wreaking havoc on the streets, one that destroys lives slowly and painfully. In the final tale, Donna, excited about her upcoming wedding, faces unexpected challenges. Though the Doctor isn’t counting on an invitation, the day turns dire when her castle is besieged by dark forces leading a skeleton army. As the situation escalates, Donna must find a way to save her people from the clutches of Death itself, even if it seems like the Doctor can’t help.

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!

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

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 heartwarming , charming and atmospheric story that made me long to escape to Mure. Total joy Sophie Kinsella

`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.

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.

"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 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...

It's Christmas in the Cornish coastal village of Mount Polbearne - a time for family, friends and feasting. When Polly's not creating delicious treats in the Little Beach Street bakery, she's cuddled up with her gorgeous boyfriend, Huckle. But when a storm cuts the village off from the mainland, can the villagers work together to save Christmas for everybody?

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.

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.

Summer has arrived in the Cornish town of Mount Polbearne and Polly Waterford couldn't be happier. Because Polly is in love: she's in love with the beautiful seaside town she calls home, she's in love with running the bakery on Beach Street, and she's in love with her boyfriend, Huckle. And yet there's something unsettling about the gentle summer breeze that's floating through town. Selina, recently widowed, hopes that moving to Mount Polbearne will ease her grief, but Polly has a secret that could destroy her friend's fragile recovery. Responsibilities that Huckle thought he'd left behind are back and Polly finds it hard to cope with his increasingly long periods of absence. Polly sifts flour, kneads dough and bakes bread, but nothing can calm the storm she knows is coming: is Polly about to lose everything she loves?

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.

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.

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?

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.

'Nobody does cosy, get-away-from-it-all romance like Jenny Colgan' Sunday Express ___________________________________ Come and celebrate . . . With real mouth-watering recipes for you to try at home 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 aren't 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 . . . ____________________ 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'

'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'

'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'

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!

What if you've let Mr Right slip through your fingers? Should you track him down again? This is a feel-good novel for any woman who's been tempted to look up her exes on Facebook.

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 new bestseller from the fabulous Jenny Colgan.

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.

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.

The streets of London are paved with gold . . . allegedly. They may be twin sisters, but Lizzie and Penny Berry are complete opposites - Penny is blonde, thin and outrageous; Lizzie quiet, thoughtful and, well, definitely not thin. The one trait they do share is a desire to DO something with their lives, and as far as they're concerned, the place to get noticed is London. 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 . . .

From 'New York Times' best-selling author Jenny Colgan comes this hilarious romance about a woman who trades in the comforts of city life in hopes of finding love in a small Scottish town in the middle of nowhere.Faced with the harsh reality that there are 25,000 more women than men in London, Katie's dating prospects are at an all-time low. While she's glad it's not a man's world anymore, it wouldn't hurt if there were more eligible bachelors.More likely to get murdered than married, according to gleeful media reports, Katie resigns herself to the fact that there's no sex in the city for her and decides to head for the hills - or the Scottish Highlands to be exact. Despite the fact she's never been one for muddy rain boats - and Fairlish is in the middle of nowhere - the tiny town does have one major draw - men. LOTS of them!But while Katie relishes the chance to do battle with armies of admirers, she's not excited about going head to head with her shady new boss, Harry. At least there's the local eye-candy to distract her, including gorgeous newshound Iain. But he is at loggerheads with Harry, and she can't afford to get on Harry's bad side anymore than she already has.Life in the country might not be one big roll in the hay, but now that Katie has taken the plunge, can she ever turn her back on the delights of Fairlish and return to city life. . .?©2020 Jenny Colgan (P)2020 HarperAudio

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.

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?

Scottish girls with attitude! Scandalous, scathing - and scorchingly good: Scottish Girls About Town is a scintillating collection of stories from some of Scotland's best-loved women writers, who have joined forces with up-and-coming new stars in aid of a very good cause. A high-powered businesswoman metes a devastating revenge on her cheating husband. A bored housewife contacts an old schoolfriend - with unexpected results. Two flabby flatmates race each other in a hilarious weight-loss contest. And a night at the Edinburgh Fringe goes disastrously wrong for Jenny Colgan's hapless heroine. All this and much, much more in a fabulous collection of brand-new stories which proves - if proof were needed - that Scottish girls are not to be messed with. £1 from every copy sold will be divided between Barnardo's, the UK's largest children's charity, and the Scottish charity, Women Onto Work.

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

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.

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