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The Little Deli by the Lake
by Phillipa AshleyA gorgeous story of second chances to escape with this summer. By the bestselling author of Summer at the Cornish Café and Return to Castle Bay, this warm and delightful read, set in the Lake District, will sweep you away. Adam Templar was Sophie's first love . . . and her first heartbreak. He was talented, brilliant and charming, and the night he finally noticed her - the real her - is one she will never forget. But she will also never forget what happened on the day he left their village for good. Ten years later, Sophie is shocked to her core when she discovers Adam has returned. Now a famous film director, he's returned to make a drama about a notorious local poet and brought his glamorous cast, crew - and girlfriend - with him. As the on-screen drama plays out, will Sophie and Adam lay the past to rest or will history repeat itself?A heartwarming and delightful read from one of the UK's most talented romance writers about second chances, new beginnings - and how one night can change your life forever.**Previously published as It Happened One Night
The Little Dragon
by Betty NeelsSHE SWORE SHE WOULD NEVER MARRY A RICH MAN!As a private nurse to the wealthy, Constantia had seen the misery that too much money could bring. Jeroen van der Giessen, though, was only a poor overworked GP, so when she found herself stranded in Delft without money or a passport, and Jeroen offered marriage, Constantia accepted. At first she was quite happy with her loveless marriage, even though Jeroen was being recklessly extravagant.Then she began to discover things, about herself and him, that took away all her newfound happiness....
The Little Flower Shop
by Lori FosterHow did her love life become a community affair?Since her divorce, Emily Lucretia—affectionately known as the flower lady to the people of Cemetery, Indiana—has been focused on her flower shop and taking care of her aging aunt and uncle. Her love life is hardly the centerpiece of her busy days. Saul Culver, the town&’s favorite bachelor and owner of the local barbecue joint, has been interested in Emily for a while. But as much as Emily knows about flowers, she can be a little oblivious to her own appeal. Saul is determined to show her just how special she is.Saul isn&’t the only one trying to get Emily out of her shell. Well-meaning locals have started tagging photos of Emily with #theflowerlady on social media—and now the entire town is involved in finding her Mr. Right. Saul won't give up easily. He&’s finally caught her attention, and he's determined to convince Emily—and the town—that this is the real deal and not just some passing trend.
The Little Flower Shop by the Sea
by Ali McNamaraThe blossom is out in the little Cornish harbour town of St FelixBut Poppy Carmichael's spirits aren't lifted by the pretty West Country spring. Inheriting her grandmother's flower shop has forced her to return to Cornwall, a place that holds too many memories. Poppy is determined to do her best for the sake of her adored grandmother, but she struggles with the responsibility of the more-shabby-than-chic shop. And with the added complication of Jake, the gruff but gorgeous local flower grower, Poppy is very tempted to run away... The pretty little town has a few surprises in store for Poppy. With new friends to help her and romance blooming, it's time for Poppy to open her heart to St Felix and to the special magic of a little flower shop by the sea!Let Ali McNamara, author of the much-loved From Notting Hill with Love...Actually, bring some sparkling sunshine into your life
The Little Flower Shop by the Sea
by Ali McNamaraThe blossom is out in the little Cornish harbour town of St FelixBut Poppy Carmichael's spirits aren't lifted by the pretty West Country spring. Inheriting her grandmother's flower shop has forced her to return to Cornwall, a place that holds too many memories. Poppy is determined to do her best for the sake of her adored grandmother, but she struggles with the responsibility of the more-shabby-than-chic shop. And with the added complication of Jake, the gruff but gorgeous local flower grower, Poppy is very tempted to run away... The pretty little town has a few surprises in store for Poppy. With new friends to help her and romance blooming, it's time for Poppy to open her heart to St Felix and to the special magic of a little flower shop by the sea!Let Ali McNamara, author of the much-loved From Notting Hill with Love...Actually, bring some sparkling sunshine into your life
The Little Flower Shop by the Sea
by Ali McnamaraThe blossom is out in the little Cornish harbour town of St FelixBut Poppy Carmichael's spirits aren't lifted by the pretty West Country spring. Inheriting her grandmother's flower shop has forced her to return to Cornwall, a place that holds too many memories. Poppy is determined to do her best for the sake of her adored grandmother, but she struggles with the responsibility of the more-shabby-than-chic shop. And with the added complication of Jake, the gruff but gorgeous local flower grower, Poppy is very tempted to run away... The pretty little town has a few surprises in store for Poppy. With new friends to help her and romance blooming, it's time for Poppy to open her heart to St Felix and to the special magic of a little flower shop by the sea!Let Ali McNamara, author of the much-loved From Notting Hill with Love...Actually, bring some sparkling sunshine into your life
The Little French Bistro: A Novel
by Nina GeorgeFrom the New York Times and internationally bestselling author of The Little Paris Bookshop, an extraordinary novel about self-discovery and new beginnings. Marianne is stuck in a loveless, unhappy marriage. After forty-one years, she has reached her limit, and one evening in Paris she decides to take action. Following a dramatic moment on the banks of the Seine, Marianne leaves her life behind and sets out for the coast of Brittany, also known as “the end of the world.” Here she meets a cast of colorful and unforgettable locals who surprise her with their warm welcome, and the natural ease they all seem to have, taking pleasure in life’s small moments. And, as the parts of herself she had long forgotten return to her in this new world, Marianne learns it’s never too late to begin the search for what life should have been all along. With all the buoyant charm that made The Little Paris Bookshop a beloved bestseller, The Little French Bistro is a tale of second chances and a delightful embrace of the joys of life in France.
The Little French Bookshop: A tale of love, hope, mystery and belonging
by Cecile PivotA letter writing workshop. Five strangers. Countless secrets bursting in between the pages.When French bookseller Esther loses her father, she decides to place an ad in a newspaper, inviting struggling readers to join her secret letter writing workshop.To Esther's surprise, applications pile in by the dozens - and before long, an elderly lady, a disillusioned businessman, a disheartened couple and an awkward teenager find themselves sharing stories, seeking advice, and forging new friendships.As Esther's students uncover the hopes, dreams and fears that were hiding behind the pen, Esther, too, finds herself thrown into a new world full of unexpected adventures.
The Little French Bookshop: A tale of love, hope, mystery and belonging
by Cecile PivotA letter writing workshop. Five strangers. Countless secrets bursting in between the pages.When French bookseller Esther loses her father, she decides to place an ad in a newspaper, inviting struggling readers to join her secret letter writing workshop.To Esther's surprise, applications pile in by the dozens - and before long, an elderly lady, a disillusioned businessman, a disheartened couple and an awkward teenager find themselves sharing stories, seeking advice, and forging new friendships.As Esther's students uncover the hopes, dreams and fears that were hiding behind the pen, Esther, too, finds herself thrown into a new world full of unexpected adventures.
The Little French Bridal Shop: A Novel
by Jennifer Dupee"Jennifer Dupee's debut novel is a delight...a story about discovering your authentic self when things get hard, and the joys you can find when you live from your heart." —Louise MillerIs a lie of omission still a lie? Larisa Pearl didn't think so and it got her into a heap of trouble.When Larisa Pearl returns to her small seaside hometown in Massachusetts to manage her beloved great aunt's estate, she's a bit of an emotional mess. She's just lost her job and her boyfriend and she's struggling to cope with her mother's failing health. When she passes by the window of The Little French Bridal Shop, a beautiful ivory satin wedding gown catches her eye...Now, to the delight of everyone in town, Larisa is planning her wedding. She has her dress, made floral arrangements, and set the date. The only thing missing is the groom. How did this happen? All she did was try on a dress and let her fantasy take flight. But word about her upcoming nuptials has reached the ears of Jack Merrill. As teenagers, they spent time together on her great aunt's estate, building a friendship that could have become something more had they chosen different paths.Lost in a web of her own lies, Larisa must first face some difficult truths, including her mother's fragile future, before she can embrace her family, straighten out her life, and open her heart to finding love.
The Little Italian Bakery: A perfect summer read about love, baking and new beginnings
by Valentina CebeniFriendship, food and romance await on this magical Italian island. It's the perfect summer read. 'A true feast for the senses' Jenny Ashcroft, author of Beneath a Burning Sky'A bit of sunshine and romance and a whiff of ethereal mystery. What's not to like?' Trip FictionThe scent of freshly baked biscuits, lemon and aniseed reminds Elettra of her mother's kitchen. But her mother is in a coma, and the family bakery is failing. Elettra is distraught; she has many unanswered questions about her mother's childhood - Edda was a secretive woman. The only clue is a family heirloom: a necklace inscribed with the name of an island.Elettra buys a one-way ticket to that island, just off the coast of Sardinia. Once there, she discovers a community of women, each lost in their own way. They live in a crumbling convent, under threat from the local mayor and his new development plan. It is within the convent's dark corridors and behind its secret doors that Elettra discovers a connection to her mother's past. She also falls in love again: with friendship, baking and adventure.**Features real recipes throughout including aniseed bread, rose- and honey-infused wine and spiced biscuits**
The Little Italian Bakery: A perfect summer read about love, baking and new beginnings
by Valentina Cebeni'A true feast for the senses' Jenny Ashcroft'A bit of sunshine and romance and a whiff of ethereal mystery. What's not to like?' Trip Fiction'A feel-good read' Hello____________The scent of freshly baked biscuits, lemon and aniseed reminds Elettra of her mother's kitchen . . .But her mother, Edda, is in a coma and the family bakery is failing. Elettra has many unanswered questions about Edda's childhood - the only clue is a family heirloom: a necklace inscribed with the name of an island. Elettra buys a one-way ticket to that island, just off the coast of Sardinia. Once there, she discovers a community of women, each lost in their own way, and eventually finds a way back to the past and herself. She also falls in love again: with friendship, baking and adventure.**Features real recipes throughout including aniseed bread, rose- and honey-infused wine and spiced biscuits**____________Readers love The Little Italian Bakery: 'This book is like a refreshing shot of limoncello; zesty, fresh and mouthwatering!''A beautifully written book which I loved from the first page''It transports you away to a wonderful setting filled with tantalising scents and experiences and really makes you want to book a holiday' 'A lovely, uplifting, feel-good story that I literally devoured in one sitting' 'This book is one that touches the soul'
The Little Lady Agency
by Hester BrowneHilarious and warmhearted, this "deliciously addictive" (Cosmopolitan) debut romantic comedy stars a woman who goes from doormat to diva when she sets up shop as the ultimate freelance girlfriend. Melissa Romney-Jones can bake a perfect sponge cake, type her little heart out, and plan a party blindfolded. But none of that has helped her get far in life or in love. When she gets fired -- again -- she decides to market her impeccable social skills to single men. To avoid embarrassing her father, a Member of Parliament, Melissa dons a blond wig and becomes Honey, a no-nonsense bombshell who helps clueless bachelors shop, entertain, and navigate social minefields. She even attends parties if a client needs a "date." But when a dashing American starts to request Honey's services on a regular basis, it's only a matter of time before Honey's and Melissa's worlds collide....
The Little Lady Agency and the Prince
by Hester BrowneHester Browne's third sparkling romantic comedy features London's premier freelance girlfriend Melissa Romney-Jones—a.k.a. Honey—whose efforts to turn a playboy prince into a proper gentleman disrupt her own wedding plans.Even though she's busy making plans for her wedding to American fiancé Jonathan Riley, who now runs a prestigious Parisian real estate company, Melissa Romney-Jones—London's premier freelance girlfriend—agrees to do a favor for her beloved grandmother: transform the notorious Prince Nicolas von Helsing-Alexandros into a proper gentleman for the sake of preserving a family inheritance. Even possessive Jonathan agrees it's a great opportunity to make social connections. But taming a prince might prove too big a professional challenge for Melissa when she's confronting so many seismic changes in her own personal life. Jonathan needs her in Paris. Her sister Emery's newborn son needs a christening ceremony, as well as a proper name. Emery herself needs Melissa to protect her from their bulldog nanny who has returned to do much more than babysit. Most unsettling of all, Nelson needs her to find him a new flatmate because she'll be moving out soon. Balancing all this with late-night dinners, polo matches, and a Mediterranean cruise with Prince Nicky, who is as charming as he is exasperating, suddenly has bride-to-be Melissa dreaming of a fairy-tale ending—and not the one she expected!
The Little Lady Agency: the hilarious bestselling rom com from the author of The Vintage Girl (The Little Lady Agency)
by Hester Browne'A delicious, witty story. I loved it! SOPHIE KINSELLAGentlemen! No Little Lady in Your Life? Call the Little Lady Agency: everything organised, from your home to your wardrobe, your social life to you. No funny business or laundry.When Melissa is made unfairly redundant from her job at an estate agents' office, she decides it's time for a change. Instead of working for other people, Melissa will go into business for herself: using her organisational skills to whip the lives of London's socially and romantically challenged men into shape.But then Melissa meets Jonathan, and suddenly she must decide if she can mix business with pleasure . . .***READERS LOVE THE LITTLE LADY AGENCY'A heart-warming love story' *****'Very relaxing, enjoyable, entertaining and diverting' *****'Left me with a huge smile on my face' *****'Like a pair of comfy slippers on a cold night' ********Read the rest of Hester Browne's hilarious Little Lady series:The Little Lady AgencyLittle Lady, Big AppleWhat the Lady Wants
The Little Lady Collection: the hilarious rom com series from bestselling author Hester Browne
by Hester Browne'Deliciously addictive, feel-good comedy - perfect for lazy days' Cosmopolitan THE LITTLE LADY AGENCYIt's the last thing she expected from an innocent interview, but before she knows it, sweet, naïve Melissa has just accepted a job for an escort agency! Well, she needs the cash, and you can't deny that it sounds like a lot of fun. And what harm could providing lonely men with stimulating conversation over dinner do . . . ?LITTLE LADY, BIG APPLEIt's supposed to be a relaxing holiday in New York. But before she knows it, Melissa has agreed to polish the talented but rude rising star Ric Spencer, who just so happens to be an ex, while having to juggle her new guy, his manipulative ex-wife, a wilful terrier, and escalating crises back in England. Can Melissa put the manners back into Manhattan? WHAT THE LADY WANTSWhen Mel's grandmother asks her to take on the case of a lifetime - improving Prince Nicolas of Hollenberg, Europe's most playboy of princes - has she bitten off more than she can chew? Despite his good breeding, Nicolas is completely set on leading Mel astray. Can Mel rise to the challenge? And has her own fairy-tale ending been there all along?READERS LOVE HESTER BROWNE'I love Hester's modern day romances' *****'I can't stop reading her books!' *****'My new favourite author' *****
The Little Matchmaker
by Muriel JensenA sheriff for a dad? <P> <P> Eight-year-old Jason Richards is worried. His grandparents are threatening to sue for his custody, and they just might win—or so he thinks. So he runs away, leaving his mother, Beth, frantic and his grandparents raising hell.<P> Enter Ethan Drum, town sheriff.<P> Ethan finds Jason hiding in the woods and rashly promises that if he can do anything legal to help, he will.<P> Still, Ethan hasn't counted on Jason taking him so literally—or on being introduced to the boy's grandparents as Beth's fiancé.<P>
The Little Matchmaker (Top Dog Dude Ranch #4)
by Catherine MannLittle. Mighty. Matchmaker. Working at the Top Dog Dude Ranch is ideal for contractor Micah Fuller as he learns to adjust to being the legal guardian for his little nephew. But school librarian Susanna Levine&’s insistence that young Benji needs help reading has Micah overwhelmed. Hiring Susanna as Benji&’s tutor seems perfect…until Benji starts matchmaking. Micah would give his nephew anything, even a puppy. But getting himself a wife? A tricky feat considering Susanna is adamant about keeping their relationship strictly business.From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.Top Dog Dude RanchBook 1: Last-Chance Marriage RescueBook 2: The Cowboy's Christmas RetreatBook 3: Last Chance on Moonlight RidgeBook 4: The Little MatchmakerBook 5: The Cowgirl and the Country M.D.
The Little Maverick Matchmaker (Montana Mavericks: The Lonelyhearts Ranch #3)
by Stella BagwellThe courtship of dillon’s fatherRust Creek RamblingsThe town’s new doctor, widower Drew Strickland, is dedicated to his job and to his seven-year-old son, Dillon. Young Dillon has set his sights on making pretty school librarian Josselyn Weaver a part of their family. But Drew is afraid to love again, and Josselyn fears rejection. Buckle up your backpacks, dear readers, and see if a bighearted little boy can lead his grieving dad and our favorite librarian down the path to true love!
The Little Mermaid Movie Storybook / Libro basado en la película (English-Spanish)
by Disney Book GroupSplash into Ariel's world in this English-Spanish bilingual retelling of Disney's The Little Mermaid. Ariel sueña con unirse al mundo humano. Ella arriesga todo y renuncia a su voz por la posibilidad de hacer sus sueños realidad. Pero, ¿se interpondrá Úrsula, la bruja del mar, entre Ariel y todos sus seres queridos? Ariel dreams of joining the human world. She risks everything and gives up her voice for the chance to make her dreams come true. But will Ursula the sea witch come between Ariel and everyone she loves?
The Little Mermaid: Part of Their World (The Little Mermaid)
by Disney PressRead along with Disney! Visit the beautiful undersea world of Disney's beloved classic The Little Mermaid. Ariel has always loved living under the sea. One day she finds a shimmering surprise—her first object from the surface! Before long, her new treasure has her thinking about the world above, what the object does, and whether those two legged creatures called humans are as dangerous as they sound. . . . Available just in time for The Little Mermaid's Blu-ray rerelease in October 2013, this original picture book includes word for word narration and is beautifully illustrated in a fun new art style.
The Little Paris Bookshop
by Nina GeorgeThe international bestseller, translated from the German by Simon Pare.On a beautifully restored barge on the Seine, Jean Perdu runs a bookshop; or rather a 'literary apothecary', for this bookseller possesses a rare gift for sensing which books will soothe the troubled souls of his customers. The only person he is unable to cure, it seems, is himself. He has nursed a broken heart ever since the night, twenty-one years ago, when the love of his life fled Paris, leaving behind a handwritten letter that he has never dared read. His memories and his love have been gathering dust - until now. The arrival of an enigmatic new neighbour in his eccentric apartment building on Rue Montagnard inspires Jean to unlock his heart, unmoor the floating bookshop and set off for Provence, in search of the past and his beloved.
The Little Paris Bookshop
by Nina GeorgeOn a beautifully restored barge on the Seine, Jean Perdu runs a bookshop; or rather a 'literary apothecary', for this bookseller possesses a rare gift for sensing which books will soothe the troubled souls of his customers. The only person he is unable to cure, it seems, is himself. He has nursed a broken heart ever since the night, twenty-one years ago, when the love of his life fled Paris, leaving behind a handwritten letter that he has never dared read. His memories and his love have been gathering dust - until now. The arrival of an enigmatic new neighbour in his eccentric apartment building on Rue Montagnard inspires Jean to unlock his heart, unmoor the floating bookshop and set off for Provence, in search of the past and his beloved.
The Little Paris Bookshop: A Novel
by Nina George<p>Monsieur Perdu can prescribe the perfect book for a broken heart. But can he fix his own? <p> Monsieur Perdu calls himself a literary apothecary. From his floating bookstore in a barge on the Seine, he prescribes novels for the hardships of life. Using his intuitive feel for the exact book a reader needs, Perdu mends broken hearts and souls. <p>The only person he can't seem to heal through literature is himself; he's still haunted by heartbreak after his great love disappeared. She left him with only a letter, which he has never opened. <p>After Perdu is finally tempted to read the letter, he hauls anchor and departs on a mission to the south of France, hoping to make peace with his loss and discover the end of the story. Joined by a bestselling but blocked author and a lovelorn Italian chef, Perdu travels along the country's rivers, dispensing his wisdom and his books, showing that the literary world can take the human soul on a journey to heal itself. <p>Internationally bestselling and filled with warmth and adventure, The Little Paris Bookshop is a love letter to books, meant for anyone who believes in the power of stories to shape people's lives. <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
The Little Penguin Bookshop: A heart-warming and uplifting world war two novel about community, friendship and books
by Joanna ToyeBooks can change lives, even in wartime. . .When World War II breaks out, Carrie Anderson sets up a bookstall at her local train station in the hope of providing a sense of escapism for travellers, troops and evacuees.Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and armed with a colourful array of Penguin paperbacks, Carrie’s business soon booms. And when she gifts a book to a dashing officer, an act of kindness becomes the beginning of Carrie’s very own love story.But as war rages on, and Mike is posted abroad, Carrie’s world is turned upside-down.With the help of her station community, and the power of her paperbacks, can Carrie find the strength to battle through?________________________Praise for The Little Penguin Bookshop 'Romance, nostalgia, family, and books! The Little Penguin Bookshop has it all' Elaine Everest'Endearing characters [...] wartime loves, laughter and heartbreak' Annie Murray'A charming heroine, a dashing hero and books! I loved it!' Lesley Eames'An uplifting wartime saga with family at its heart' Tracy Baines'Meticulously researched and beautifully written' Helen Yendall