Heidi Swain crafts contemporary fiction centered around spirited female characters. Her stories are infused with warmth and humor, exploring the complexities of relationships and life's twists with a keen eye for detail and an understanding of human nature. Swain is celebrated for her engaging style, drawing readers into narratives rich with emotion and hope. Her works champion the resilience and strength of women navigating life with courage and charm.
Chuť domova je dojímavý príbeh o strate, nádeji a sile nových začiatkov. Fliss po matkinej smrti objaví rodinu, o ktorej nikdy netušila, a vydá sa na anglický vidiek s jediným cieľom, nájsť blízkych, kým nie je neskoro. Na starej farme odhaľuje tajomstvá minulosti aj city, ktorým sa dlho bránila. Román britskej autorky Heidi Swain je nežným rozprávaním o domove, ktorý nemusí byť miesto, ale pocit, že sme konečne tam, kam patríme.
Když se Emily, Rachel a Tori naskytne možnost strávit dovolenou na místě, kde se natáčela filmová adaptace jejich oblíbené knížky, neváhají ani vteřinu. Útulný domek v romantickém Lake District je přece dokonalým místem pro velká životní rozhodnutí – a že každá z nich má o čem přemýšlet! Jenže Tori musí dovolenou na poslední chvíli zrušit a místo ní přijede někdo úplně jiný. Jak mezi ně zapadne? S nečekanými změnami však zároveň přicházejí i nová přátelství a příležitosti, o kterých se trojici kamarádek ani nesnilo.
Her dream holiday is his everyday life. His dream holiday is her normal life. What happens when they collide? A story about bringing a holiday home – and what happens when what goes on on holiday comes back to bite you…
"Sometimes a book grabs you by the heart and grows to mean everything to you. That's what Hope Falls is to friends Emily, Rachel and Tori. So, when they get the chance to spend a whole summer at the cottage in Lakeside where the film adaptation was located, they know it is going to be the holiday of a lifetime. Spending six weeks away will give them a chance to re-evaluate their life choices. For Emily to decide which way her career will go - the safe route, or the more risky creative option? And for Rachel to decide whether to move in with her partner Jeremy. Then Tori has to drop out at the last moment, and her space is offered to another Hope Falls afficionado, Alex. But when Alex turns out not to be who they expected, the holiday takes an unforeseen turn. And as the summer develops, so does their friendship. Could this be where they uncover their future selves, find love in all its forms and where their lives will change course forever...?"--Publisher
Join Heidi Swain for winter by the seaside, as we uncover family secrets and a community in trouble...
"Fliss Brown is very happy working on the Rossi family's Italian fruit farm. From spring until late autumn, she lives on the land and feels part of the community there. When Nonna Rossi dies, she leaves Fliss her recipe for cherry and almond tart and a piece of advice: find out who your own family are before it is too late... With Nonna Rossi's words ringing in her ears, and in spite of her mother's refusal to help, Fliss sets about trying to find her family and heal the wounds of the past. She soon discovers that her grandfather owns a fruit farm himself, on the outskirts of Wynbridge, and Fliss arrives to discover a farm that has fallen into disrepair. Using her knowledge gleaned from the Rossi family and her desire to find out more about her past, Fliss rolls her sleeves up and gets stuck in. But what will she discover, and can she resurrect the farm's glory days and find a taste of home...?"--Provided by publisher
After being let go from her job in a swanky hotel just weeks before Christmas, Hattie is feeling lost. Even more so when her high-flying boyfriend announces he’s landed his dream job in Abu Dhabi and asks her to move with him. Luckily, Hattie’s long-time friend Dolly is on hand to help and invites Hattie to spend one last holiday in the small, festive town of Wynbridge, determined to give her a Christmas to remember. Upon Hattie’s arrival, holiday preparations are in full swing. But for Hattie, whose Christmas cheer has long since run out, it’ll take more than mince pies and mistletoe to open her heart to the season once more. Relishing the task of reigniting Hattie’s Christmas spirit, Dolly suggests they create a wish list of all the things the season can offer, and with the helpful hands of Wynbridge’s resident handyman, Beamish, Hattie finds her frosty exterior is starting to thaw. As Wynbridge prepares for its most spectacular Christmas yet, will Hattie leave snowy England behind for life in a sunnier clime, or will she in fact realise that her heart’s desire lies much closer to home?
Tess Tyler needs a break. Constantly dealing with a very stressful job and a demanding father, she feels she has too little time for herself. When a shocking discovery threatens to make her collapse completely, she decides to leave everything behind and take refuge in Wynmouth, the seaside town she has loved since childhood. Surrounded by sandy beaches, crystal-clear sea, and friendly people, Tess feels she can finally start to breathe again. As her friendship with the bartender Sam grows deeper, she dreams of never returning to her old life. With the sudden return of an old acquaintance to the town, Tess realizes that even her beloved Wynmouth holds secrets, and that her past may soon come looking for her…
The perfect summer read from your favourite bestselling author!
Ruby has been away at university but now she's back she wants to find a job an dsettle down. With Christmas around the corner, she takes on a stall at the local market, and sets about making it the best Christmas market stall ever. There'll be bunting and mistletoe and maybe even a bit of mulled wine. But with the new out-of-town superstore just opened, the market is under threat. So together with the other stallholders, Ruby devises a plan to make sure that locals make the Christmas market their first port of call for all their Christmas present needs. But it's hard to concentrate when she keeps bumping into her ex, Steve - and especialy when she realises that her feelings for him are still there. Join Heidi Swain for some Christmas sparkle - and see who might be under the misteltoe this year...
The new Christmas bestseller from the author of Sleigh Rides and Silver Bells at the Christmas Fair
Summer at Cuckoo Cottage - glamping, vintage caravans and love from the author of The Cherry Tree Cafe...
The new Christmas bestseller from the author of Mince Pies and Mistletoe at the Christmas Market
Curl up with Heidi Swain for cupcakes, crafting and love at The Cherry Tree Cafe.
Cath Kidston meets Escape to the Country - falling in love on a farm with Heidi Swain
