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Book SynopsisTHE TOP TEN SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
Winner of the RNA Romantic Comedy Novel of the Year award
''A life-affirming story full of joy and hope'' CATHY BRAMLEY
''A sun-filled, fun-filled wonderful escapist adventure'' MILLY JOHNSON
When does time out become the time of your life?
Jodie Jackson is all at sea, in every sense. On a ferry bound for the Isle of Wight, she''s leaving her London life, her career, and her husband behind. She''d like a chance to turn back the clocks, but she''ll settle for some peace and quiet on her brother Bill''s beautifully renovated houseboat, Sunny Days.
But from the moment Jodie steps aboard her new home, it''s clear she''ll struggle to keep herself to herself. If it isn''t Marilyn, who cleans for Bill and is under strict instructions to look after Jodie, then it''s Ned, the noisy sculptor on the next-door houseboat. Ned''s wood carving is hard on the
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Sparkling . . . light-hearted, laugh-packed fun * Sunday Mirror *
If you love romance, quirky humour and animals you can't do better than to sink into Happiness for Beginners. -- Katie Fforde
A bright and breezy summer story, the next best thing to a seaside trip * Sunday Mirror *
Fun, fantastic and brimming with Matthews magic... from the first to the last page - an absolute joy -- Milly Johnson
This is a wonderful summer read ... The houseboat may be moored, but still it takes the reader on a strong emotional trip with tears, laughter, fun and friendship along the way. * My Weekly *
An irresistibly warmhearted story with a cast of captivating characters, both animal and human -- Trisha Ashley
Warm, witty and hopeful - I was charmed -- Sarah Morgan
I laughed and cried and marvelled * Cathy Bramley on Paper Hearts and Summer Kisses *
Happiness For Beginners once again confirms Carole Matthews as the queen of funny, feel good fiction. Put your feet up, and switch off your phone because you're in for a real treat. -- Mike Gayle
Witty, funny and incredibly touching . . . perfect for lifting the spirits * Heat *
Heartwarming story of new beginnings. * Candis *
As ever from this author, a lively story that fizzes with fun * Best *
Full of quirky characters and often laugh-out loud funny, it's a delightful read. * Choice *
Delightful and humorous... as joyful as its cover * Woman's Weekly *
Another lovely tale from bestselling writer Carole Matthews * Hello! *
