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The glittering new uplifting Christmas read from bestselling author Cressida McLaughlin. ‘A wonderfully cosy festive treat’ My weeklyOllie Spencer has started a new life in the idyllic Cornish seaside town of Port Karadow. Throwing herself into her job at the town’s bookshop, A New Chapter, is one way to make friends. The shop is glitzing up for first Christmas and Ollie hopes her inspired ideas will give the shop the edge it needs to dazzle the town. But far from being the Sugar Plum fairy the place needs, Ollie is fast becoming its Christmas pudding. With the bookshop’s success at stake, Ollie turns to twinkly-eyed café owner Max for help. Can he help Ollie to turn the page, and put the sparkle back into her Cornish dream?Praise for the Cornish Cream Tea series:‘Gorgeous!’ Phillipa Ashley‘Perfect’ Cathy Bramley‘Warm-hearted fun with a sprinkle of love’ Holly Martin

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‘Warm and wonderful…bursting with characters you’ll adore’ Miranda Dickinson A complete novel, first published as a four-part series.Summer Freeman returns to the waterside village of Willowbeck to rescue the Canal Boat Café, her late mother’s picturesque narrowboat, which has run into choppy waters. A family friend, Valerie, has been trying to keep things afloat, but the coffee machine is jammed, the cake offerings are paltry, and not all of the locals want to see the café succeed. Help comes from the boat next door, in the shape of handsome wildlife photographer, Mason and his naughty Border Terrier, who are showing more than a passing interest in Summer and her adorable Bichon Frise, Latte. But is Mason being honest about himself? Or does he have something to hide? As her life and the community of Willowbeck begin to entwine, Summer finds herself setting sail on a new adventure. Will the anchor of a steady life on land be too strong, or can Summer learn to cut loose and embrace life afloat?

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‘A warm and wonderful read’ Woman’s Own ‘Captivating’ Heat Magazine ‘Beautiful… heartwarming’ Zara Stoneley ‘A wonderful ray of reading sunshine’ Heidi Swain ‘A fun, summery read – a little slice of a Cornish cream tea but without the calories!’ Bella Osborne Love is in the Cornish summer air… Wedding planner Ellie Moon is dreaming up the most beautiful bespoke wedding for Charlie and Daniel, owners of Cornwall’s favourite cream tea bus. Even though her own life has been turned upside down and she’s had to rent out her charming Cornish cottage with its climbing roses and lavender beds, Ellie is determined to give them a day to remember. Her new tenant, handsome mechanic Jago, keeps popping up around the picture-postcard seaside village of Porthgolow. When they’re thrown together in the effort to help his elderly father get a spring back in his step, she discovers that he is full of surprises. Can romance bloom and give Ellie the fresh start she’s been wishing for? Readers love the Cornish Cream Tea Series! ‘I was left with a warm, contented glow, underscored with a wistful longing for her next book.’ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars ‘Cressida McLaughlin has done it again, another mouth-wateringly delicious treat of a book, that has me hungry at 3am.’ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars ‘This book really transported you to the village and the people there.’ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars ‘I absolutely loved this book!’ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars ‘I can never wait to get my hands on a new Cressida McLaughlin book.’ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars ‘Fantastic story line and wonderful characters. I have read all the series and it just gets better, I would definitely recommend.’ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars ‘Wow, I am never disappointed by this author’s books, but I must say I love this series the most.’ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars ‘Cressida McLaughlin has done it again. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and couldn’t put it down… The Cornish Cream Tea Series is a must read and you won’t be disappointed.’ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars ‘I loved loved this book, fantastic story line and likeable characters.’ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars ‘Absolutely loved this book!… Such a feel good book and be ready to be transported in a gorgeous way to feel like you are near the sea, romance and with a yummy cream tea.’ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars ‘Great story, wonderful characters [and] I just could not put it down… a wonderful book.’ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars ‘[A] great book, couldn’t put it down.’ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars

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Warm and escapist fiction from the bestselling author of the Cornish Cream Tea series ‘Stuffed with Cornish sunshine and hope and loveliness’ Milly Johnson Praise for Cressida McLaughlin: ‘Gorgeous!’ Phillipa Ashley‘Perfect’ Cathy Bramley‘A wonderful ray of reading sunshine’ Heidi Swain Sunshine awaits in the beautiful Cornish coastal town of Port Karadow where a romance and a Cornish cream tea are always on the menu … There’s no place like home. There’s no place like Cornwall… Maisie Winters has everything she could ever want. She lives in the idyllic Cornish town of Port Karadow, has a jammy job in her dad's shop, adores her rescue mutt, and has time to take the landscape photos she loves. While her best friend and sister left the town to chase big dreams in London and New York, Maisie stayed – she wouldn't leave her favourite place for anything … or anyone. When her long-time crush, Colm Caffrey, returns from a decade abroad, old feelings start to resurface. Maisie begins to ask herself if there might be one big thing missing after all?

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Next stop, Cornwall! Hop on The Cornish Cream Tea Bus for a delicious, romantic adventure… ‘Captivating’ Heat Magazine ‘Beautiful… heartwarming’ Zara Stoneley ‘A wonderful ray of reading sunshine’ Heidi Swain Baking fanatic, Charlie Quilter, inherits a vintage bus in her late uncle’s will and is keen to give it a new lease of life. Charlie thinks it will be the perfect mobile café for afternoon tea, so she heads to the picturesque Cornish village of Porthgolow, hoping for a new start. However, Daniel Harper, the owner of the posh spa up on the hill isn’t very pleased that her bus is parked outside his lovely hotel. Has Charlie’s Cornish dream developed a soggy bottom? Or can she convince Daniel that her bus could take them somewhere wonderful?

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Praise for The Cornish Cream Tea series: ‘A warm, cosy festive joy’ Alex Brown ‘The perfect festive treat’ Cathy Bramley ‘Evocative and gorgeous’ Phillipa Ashley ‘Warm hearted fun, with a sprinkle of love.’ Holly Martin Can she spread Christmas cheer in Cornwall this year? All Meredith Verren has ever wanted is to escape the holiday season without having to wear a Christmas jumper. Her new job at the cosy gift shop in a picturesque Cornish tourist spot is making it impossible for her to maintain her scrooge-like manner. With their seasonal hampers on everyone’s wish list, Meredith must paste on a smile and fake some holiday cheer. Then she meets handsome new arrival, Finn, who wishes it could be Christmas every day and wants her to feel the same way too. Can she embrace the holly and the ivy before the decorations are packed away for another year? PRAISE FOR CRESSIDA McLAUGHLIN ‘Perfect… sweet as a cream scone’ Cathy Bramley ‘I loved it!’ Sarah Morgan ‘A ray of reading sunshine’ Heidi Swain ‘I absolutely love Cressida’s warm-hearted, romantic stories – they’re the perfect escape’ Rachael Lucas

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‘Captivating, uplifting and heartfelt’ Heat Magazine ‘A wonderful ray of reading sunshine’ Heidi Swain ‘What a beautiful, heartwarming story… the perfect book to lose yourself in’ Zara Stoneley Abby Field loves every inch of Meadowsweet Nature Reserve on the idyllic Suffolk coast where she lives and works. Especially Swallowtail House, the rambling but empty country house that seems to look out at her each time she passes it’s shut-up windows. When a TV wildlife programme choses a rival location for their new series, Meadowsweet is under threat – unless Abby can whip up a plan to keep the visitors flocking. But she finds herself distracted by the arrival of a brooding – and annoyingly handsome new neighbour… bad-boy novelist, Jack Westcoat. With the pressure on, Abby and her cute rescue huskie, Raffle, must pull something special out of the bag. But with Jack in need of a good friend – and Abby feeling the pull of attraction, she can sense her resolve fluttering away…

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Deliciously escapist fiction from the bestselling author of the Cornish Cream Tea series. ‘A gorgeous, sweep-you-off-your-feet slice of escapism’ RED magazine ‘Unashamedly romantic, funny and touching’ MY WEEKLY ‘A sunny burst of escapist romance’ THE SUN Travel agent, Hester Monday, has been keeping a secret … Thanks to her fear of flying, she hasn’t been on a plane in years. Now Hester wants to make a good impression on her newest client, Jake Oakenfield, who was heroically injured saving an old lady, and is now laid up in a luxury hotel. For Jake, unable to return to New York, binge watching Netflix just won’t do. He wants Hester to invent the ultimate escape and re-create her most magical holidays abroad from the confines of his hotel room. As their perfect mini-breaks around the globe take on a life of their own, Hester wonders if her world of make-believe is all starting to feel just a little too real… Everyone loves The Staycation: ‘Gorgeously romantic, escapist fiction’ SOPHIE COUSENS ‘Uplifting, heartwarming and brimming with romance’ CATHY BRAMLEY ‘You're all in for a real treat!’ HELEN FIELDS ‘One of the most enjoyable books I’ve read this year.’ HOLLY MARTIN ‘Sizzingly romantic and utterly compelling, I couldn’t put it down.’ ALEX BROWN ‘Utterly perfect book’ RACHAEL LUCAS ‘Made me melt. Just gorgeous’ JULES WAKE ‘Sweep-you-off-your-feet romantic. You’ve GOT to read this’ ZARA STONELEY ‘Off the charts sexy – I adored this’ KIRSTY GREENWOOD ‘The Staycation is a triumph’ MIRANDA DICKSINSON

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The delightful new romantic series from the bestselling author of The Cornish Cream Tea novels.Bursting with warmth and wit' Kirsty GreenwoodA warm and wonderful read' Woman's OwnCan their Christmas love story last a lifetime?In a village by the sea, where enormous skies bring a dusting of sparkling snow, somebody is opening an unexpected giftIn a village by the sea, where wintry skies bring a dusting of sparkling snow, somebody is opening an unexpected giftWhen Sophie receives a surprise package, she's intrigued to find a beautifully bound book inside.Sophie is desperate to discover the mystery sender, and her hunt draws to the enigmatic Harry. The subject of much gossip since his return from London, Harry keeps to himself in his crumbling manor house.But they are both about to learn that the best stories can take on a life of their own.

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Can they fall in love, sixty minutes at a time?''Cressida''s characters are wonderful'' Sarah Morgan''Bursting with warmth'' Kirsty Greenwood''We couldn''t put this down!'' BELLA''You''ll devour this'' Woman''s WeeklyThe deliciously captivating new standalone novel from the bestselling author of The Staycation and The Cornish Cream Tea series.Jess is happy working in Greenwich market selling trinkets to well-heeled locals and excitable tourists.Then one Sunday, Jess is thrown together with handsome, funny Ash, as they chase a pickpocket through the market, and before long they are making a habit of running into each other at the same time each week.Jess starts to realize that their hour together is the brightest part of her life. But Ash isn't telling her everything can she discover the truth before it's too late?Readers LOVE The Happy Hour!''I fell hard for this book A summer must-read'' Reader review ?????''A gorgeous romance'' Reader review ?????''Absolutely beautiful heartwarming

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’The ideal summer escape’ Woman’s Weekly ‘Gorgeous…’ Woman Praise for the Cornish Cream Tea series: ‘Gorgeous!’ Phillipa Ashley ‘Perfect’ Cathy Bramley ‘Warm-hearted fun with a sprinkle of love’ Holly Martin It’s going to be an unforgettable Cornish summer… Thea Rushwood was looking forward to exploring the beautiful Cornish tourist spot of Port Karadow, but when her friend drops out at the last minute, she is forced to go solo. Arriving at her cosy holiday cottage to discover a building site next door, Thea and the annoyingly attractive, but grumpy builder, Ben, don’t get off to the best start. Thea starts to wonder if her perfect escape wasn’t meant to be. That’s before she realizes there is more to Ben – and to the community – than she first thought. As a magical Cornish summer stretches out in front of her, Thea discovers this is one holiday that she never wants to end…

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Praise for Cressida McLaughlin: ‘Captivating’ Heat Magazine ‘Beautiful… heartwarming’ Zara Stoneley ‘A wonderful ray of reading sunshine’ Heidi Swain Hannah Swan is looking forward to Christmas for the first time in years. Her new job as an eco-consultant is taking her – and her geeky colleague, Noah – to the beautiful Cornish village of Porthgolow for the first time.They’re are helping the Crystal Waters Hotel to ramp up its green credentials, though after a bumpy journey, Hannah can’t shake off the feeling that Porthgolow is strangely familiar. Never able to resist a mystery, her interest is piqued when the hotel’s staff and customers report odd noises and sightings, believing the hotel to be haunted.When bad weather cuts off Porthgolow, Hannah and Noah are looking at a Cornish Christmas. It gives them plenty of time to work out what is really going on, but will their yuletide escape send shivers up their spines? Or will it be as warm and toasty as a glass of mulled wine?

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‘Captivating’ Heat Magazine ‘Beautiful… heartwarming’ Zara Stoneley ‘A wonderful ray of reading sunshine’ Heidi Swain Charlie has a new helper on her bus, her free-spirited and loveable cousin, Delilah, who’s paid a visit to the charming Cornish village of Porthgolow and is helping out on Charlie’s adorable cream tea bus.When the director of a new TV series filming further along the coast tells Delilah that the bus would be the perfect addition to their onsite catering, she takes him a bit too literally. Charlie and Delilah find themselves caught up in the filming of a lavish period drama and it isn’t long before Delilah finds herself drawn to the handsome male lead.But Delilah has made a habit of making rash decisions and it’s one of the reasons she’s hiding out in Cornwall. Could this be one impulsive step too far, or is a change of direction the start of something quite unexpected…

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‘A thrilling, heart-stealing historic romp and achingly romantic.’ M.A. Kuzniar, bestselling author of Midnight in Everwood ‘A heartwarming tale of forbidden love that captured my heart from its opening page… Unputdownable’ Sunday Times bestselling author Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York ‘Road trips and secret identities…a beautifully thoughtful and deliciously sweet romance about getting lost in order to find oneself. I loved every moment spent with Penn and Raff.’ Freya Marske, International bestselling author of A Marvellous Light ‘A beautiful love story and journey of longing until your heart is torn apart and rebuilt.’Liz Fenwick, bestselling author of The River Between Us ‘A heart-wrenching, spellbinding love story, and I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough to find out if Raff and Penn would get their happy ever after.’ Bestselling author Cressida McLaughlin ‘One Night in Hartswood is an utterly bedazzling novel, a compulsive page-turner rich in historical detail, and a heart-stopping debut romance.’ Kirsty Capes, Women’s Prize for Fiction longlisted author of Careless Oxford 1360 When his sister’s betrothed vanishes the night before her politically arranged marriage, Raff Barden must track and return the elusive groom to restore his family’s honour. William de Foucart — known to his friends as Penn — had no choice but to abandon his intended, and with it his own earldom, when he fled the night before his enforced marriage. But ill-equipped to survive on the run he must trust the kindness of a stranger, Raff, to help him escape. Unaware their fates are already entwined, the men journey north. But amidst the snow-capped forests an unexpected bond deepens into a far more precious relationship, one that will test all that they hold dear. And when secrets are finally revealed, both men must decide what they will risk for the one they love… Readers LOVE One Night in Hartswood ‘Beautiful, endearing and completely stole my heart from the very beginning.’ ‘This book is EVERYTHING!! I cannot explain how much I loved it.’ ‘I absolutely love this book.’ ‘This was the queer historical romance I didn’t know I needed!’

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‘A thrilling, heart-stealing historic romp and achingly romantic.’ M.A. Kuzniar, bestselling author of Midnight in Everwood ‘A heartwarming tale of forbidden love that captured my heart from its opening page… Unputdownable’ Sunday Times bestselling author Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York ‘Road trips and secret identities…a beautifully thoughtful and deliciously sweet romance about getting lost in order to find oneself. I loved every moment spent with Penn and Raff.’ Freya Marske, International bestselling author of A Marvellous Light ‘A beautiful love story and journey of longing until your heart is torn apart and rebuilt.’Liz Fenwick, bestselling author of The River Between Us ‘A heart-wrenching, spellbinding love story, and I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough to find out if Raff and Penn would get their happy ever after.’ Bestselling author Cressida McLaughlin ‘One Night in Hartswood is an utterly bedazzling novel, a compulsive page-turner rich in historical detail, and a heart-stopping debut romance.’ Kirsty Capes, Women’s Prize for Fiction longlisted author of Careless Oxford 1360 When his sister’s betrothed vanishes the night before her politically arranged marriage, Raff Barden must track and return the elusive groom to restore his family’s honour. William de Foucart — known to his friends as Penn — had no choice but to abandon his intended, and with it his own earldom, when he fled the night before his enforced marriage. But ill-equipped to survive on the run he must trust the kindness of a stranger, Raff, to help him escape. Unaware their fates are already entwined, the men journey north. But amidst the snow-capped forests an unexpected bond deepens into a far more precious relationship, one that will test all that they hold dear. And when secrets are finally revealed, both men must decide what they will risk for the one they love… Readers LOVE One Night in Hartswood ‘Beautiful, endearing and completely stole my heart from the very beginning.’ ‘This book is EVERYTHING!! I cannot explain how much I loved it.’ ‘I absolutely love this book.’ ‘This was the queer historical romance I didn’t know I needed!’

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