A beautiful house boat on the Thames. The chance to fulfil her dreams. A life adventure awaits…

It’s 1968 and it’s cold when Felicity arrives in London to stay with her mother, improve her English, do a secretarial course - and meet a suitable man. She is already missing her home in Provence and her father and his new wife and their extended family. But it’s only for a year she tells herself - and then she can go back to France and do what she really wants and become a painter.

And then she bumps into Oliver who is quite the most interesting young man she has ever met. He lives on a barge for one thing and has a selection of jobs including looking for hidden treasures along the shores of the river Thames.

In a word he’s a mudlarker - and before long Felicity is mudlarking too. She is also pursuing her dreams and painting scenery for Oliver’s actor friends.

But is Oliver a Suitable Man of whom her mother will approve? Felicity knows she will not …

Love, tangled relationships, and a real life adventure lie at the heart of Katie’s Fforde’s heart-warming new novel.

A tale of friendship, courage and romance, the latest novel from bestselling author Katie Fforde is here.

When Cass is asked by her father to take on an unusual photography project in the Caribbean Island of Dominica, she really can't see a reason to say no.

But the remote island has just been hit be a severe hurricane, leaving destruction in its wake. Cass is travelling with Ranulph who is searching for the rare stone carvings her father wants her to photograph.

Their hunt leads Cass down a path of bravery and self-discovery, and she soon falls for Ranulph, who has been by her side every step of the way.

But does he feel the same way about her?

_______________ Katie Fforde's brilliant new book, A SPRINGTIME AFFAIR, is now available in paperback She has only one chance to turn her life around... Allie is bored with her job and starting to wonder whether she even likes her boyfriend, Ryan. The high point in her day is passing a cafe on her walk home from work. It is the sort of place where she'd really like to work. Then one day she sees as advert on the door: assistant wanted. But before she can land her dream job, Allie knows she must achieve two things: 1. Learn to cook 2. End her relationship with Ryan, especially as through the window of the cafe, she spies a waiter who looks much more like her type of man. And when she learns that the cafe is in danger of closing, Allie knows she must do her very best to save the day ... _______________ This is a short story, not a full-length novel. _______________ 'Modern-day Austen. Great fun' Red 'Warm, brilliant and full of love' Heat 'Deliciously enjoyable' Woman and Home

Fran has always wanted to be a farmer. And now it looks as if her childhood dream is about to come true.

She has just moved in to a beautiful but very run-down farm in the C otswolds, currently owned by an old aunt who has told Fran that if she manages to turn the place around in a year, the farm will be hers.

But Fran knows nothing about farming. She might even be afraid of cows. She's going to need a lot of help from her best friend Issi, and also from her wealthy and very eligible neighbour - who might just have his own reasons for being so supportive. Is it the farm he is interested in? Or Fran herself?

Warm, funny and wonderfully romantic, this is Katie Forde at her very best.

THE BRAND NEW romance from the Sunday Times Number One bestselling author... 'Think Sound of Music, Cold Comfort Farm and the joie de vivre of early Jilly Cooper, but all uniquely and irresistibly Katie Fforde. If you need cheering up and some unashamed escapism, this is perfect.' Phillipa Ashley 'The queen of uplifting, feel good romance' AJ Pearce 'Effortlessly lovable, warm and fun' Closer 'Katie Fforde is on sparkling form' Indepdent 'Top-drawer romantic escapism' Daily Mail ______________ Late summer, 1963. Fresh from London and a recent cookery course, Alexandra has always loved a challenge. Which is why she now finds herself standing outside an imposing chateau in Provence. Waiting for her inside is three silent, rather hostile children who are to be her charges for the next month. They will soon be more friendly, she tells herself. All they need is some fun, good food and an English education. Far more of a challenge though is their father - an impossibly good looking French count with whom she is rapidly falling in love . . . ______________ Readers love A Wedding in Provence . . . ***** 'It was warm and sweet and a fun read. Loved it.' ***** 'I'd absolutely recommend this book to anyone and everyone, whether you're a romance lover or not, read Katie's books.' ***** 'A big slice of romantic escapism!' ***** 'I absolutely loved the story and the way it was told, and was totally invested in the family. I'd love to know what happens next.' ***** 'What a wonderfully heart warming book.'

Step into the world of Katie Fforde where love, romance and the happiest of happy endings are just around the corner. The new novel by the number one bestselling author and queen of feel-good romance. 'A joy of a read' Bella 'Another delightful read. Fforde never disapoints' Weekly 'This is the perfect Mother's Day read' Take a Break 'A joy of a read from Katie Fforde' That's Life 'This enjoyable read will appeal to die-hard romantics' Heat Magazine ____________ Ever since she can remember, Meg has wanted to be a professional cook. But it's 1966, and in restaurant kitchens all over England it is still a man's world. Then she gets a call from her mother who is running a small hotel in Dorset. There's an important banqueting event coming up. She needs help and she needs it now! When Meg arrives, the hotel seems stuck in the past. But she loves a challenge, and sets to work. Then Justin, the son of the hotel owner, appears, determined to take over the running of the kitchen. Infuriated, Meg is determined to keep cooking - and soon sparks between them begin to fly. Will their differences be a recipe for disaster? After all, the course of true love never did run smooth... ____________ Readers love One Enchanted Evening ... ***** 'One Enchanted Evening is a literary hug that filled me with a comforting warmth and made me crave for more.' ***** 'I loved this book so much that I devoured it in a day and a half. The characters were very well rounded and you instantly become invested in the storyline, the characters, and the beautiful old hotel.' *****'A lovely relaxing read, perfect for a winters day, or for that matter as a holiday read!' ***** 'One Enchanted evening is everything you need in a novel when the weather outside demands you snuggle under a blanket with a good book.' ***** 'This is a nice, escapist tale.'

***THE SUNDAY TIMES NO. 1 BESTSELLER*** Will opening the door lead to love and happy endings? In Katie Fforde's brand new novel for 2017. In spite of everything her heart lifted a little as she opened the gate to the secret garden... Lorna and her friend Philly work together in the grounds of a beautiful manor house in the Cotswolds. But even though they are surrounded by family and friends, the door to true love remains resolutely closed. Could their discovery of a secret garden mean this is about to change? 'Modern-day Austen. Great fun' Red 'Top-drawer romantic escapism' Daily Mail 'Deliciously enjoyable' Red 'Warm, brilliant and full of love' Heat

Life as a globe trotting photo journalist had its moments for Thea Orville until a shifty scheme by her boyfriend ruins her career. For Thea, giving the boot to her man feels good. Selling her London flat to open a rooming house feels better at first. Then reality sets in...and thirty something Thea realises she's a bit young to be a house matron. What she needs is a little diversion...

Until a Sexy Stranger Comes Along...

On a lark, Thea accepts her friend's offer to go to France for an art tour. A little wine, a little Cézanne what could be better? For starters, meeting a devilishly handsome artist named Rory. Somehow, Thea lets Rory convince her to stay with him until she sorts things out. But when Thea sees Rory's paintings, everything suddenly makes sense.

And Makes Cleaning Up a Pleasure...

_________________ 'Thank goodness for Katie Fforde, the perfect author to bring comfort in difficult times. She really is the queen of uplifting, feel good romance.' AJ PEARCE _________________ FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES #1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR Will opening the door lead to love and happy endings? Lorna and her friend Philly work together in the grounds of a beautiful manor house in the Cotswolds. But even though they are surrounded by family and friends, the door to true love remains resolutely closed - until the day they discover a beautiful secret garden deep in the manor's grounds. Could this be the sign that their luck is about to change? _________________ The whole world loves Katie Fforde's work: 'Like a good wedding, it will leave you wiping away the tears' SUNDAY EXPRESS 'Modern-day Austen. Great fun' RED 'Katie's writing is life-enhancing and, like the love affairs, delicious. I enjoyed every minute!' ELIZABETH BUCHAN 'Top-drawer romantic escapism' DAILY MAIL 'Warm, brilliant and full of love' HEAT 'Delicious - gorgeous humour and the lightest of touches' SUNDAY TIMES 'Effortlessly lovable, warm and fun' CLOSER 'Curl up on the sofa with this book and dream ... delightful' THE LADY 'Deliciously enjoyable' WOMAN AND HOME 'Uplifting and delightful' HOT BRANDS COOL PLACES

It's not as if Nel hadn't enough on her plate already: organising a farmer's market in the beautiful Paradise Meadows and sorting out a house full of animals is quite enough to keep her busy.But then her old friend Sir Gerald dies. Soon afterwards his son, accompanied by his glamorous but eccentric American wife, takes up residence in the big house.Distressingly, it seems that preserving the meadow's way of life is not on their list of priorities. Nel takes up arms, determined to fight for the meadow and the market she loves. But whom can she trust?She's pretty sure her friends Sacha and Vivian are on her side. Her sensible boyfriend Simon, a real estate agent, seems to want to help, but something tells Nel there's a conflict of interests.But then there's Jake, the infuriating yet attractive stranger who kissed her under the mistletoe. Maybe she's been a celibate widow for far too long...

_________________ 'Thank goodness for Katie Fforde, the perfect author to bring comfort in difficult times. She really is the queen of uplifting, feel good romance.' AJ PEARCE _________________ A vintage wedding, romance, and a happily-ever-after ending - what more could you want from the 'modern-day Jane Austen'? In a small Cotswold country town, Beth, Lindy and Rachel are looking for new beginnings. So they set up a business of their own: organising stylish and perfectly affordable vintage weddings. Soon they are busy arranging other people's Big Days. What none of them know is that their own romances are waiting just around the corner... _________________ The whole world loves Katie Fforde's work: 'Like a good wedding, it will leave you wiping away the tears' SUNDAY EXPRESS 'Modern-day Austen. Great fun' RED 'Katie's writing is life-enhancing and, like the love affairs, delicious. I enjoyed every minute!' ELIZABETH BUCHAN 'Top-drawer romantic escapism' DAILY MAIL 'Warm, brilliant and full of love' HEAT 'Delicious - gorgeous humour and the lightest of touches' SUNDAY TIMES 'Effortlessly lovable, warm and fun' CLOSER 'Curl up on the sofa with this book and dream ... delightful' THE LADY 'Deliciously enjoyable' WOMAN AND HOME 'Uplifting and delightful' HOT BRANDS COOL PLACES

"Athletic, outdoor type, good cook, good with people, wanted for work on the canals...."
Newly not engaged and suddenly out of work, Julia Fairfax needs a new direction. The classified ad that catches her eye sends her on a delightful, hilarious adventure along the English canals on a rickety old hotel boat. Among the twists and turns, Julia encounters
a passel of persnickety guests, an irritating ex-boyfriend, the challenges of cooking in a galley kitchen the size of a closet, and a whole lot of rattling tea cups. Add some frighteningly narrow bridges to steer through, and you've got the makings of an unforgettable journey.
Part romp, part romance, part step-by-step guide to how "not "to see England's scenic canals, "Life Skills "will delight fans of intelligent romantic comedy, as well as anyone looking for a few tips on staying afloat.

The brand new heart-warming romance from the Sunday Times bestselling author of A Country Escape and A Secret Garden.

IT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO FALL IN LOVE...Caro Swanson has taken a job in a remote part of Scotland. She's answered an ad in The Lady: being a companion to an elderly gentleman who lives in a country estate could be perfect! Surely it's time to make a change and do something different for a while?The fact that she may also see Alec, the young man who she met some years previously and who she has always thought of as her 'one who got away', is of course purely incidental.Soon Caro is falling in love - not only with Alec but with the stunning country house she's now living in. But the estate is in financial difficulties, and Caro soon realises there's only one way to rescue it.So begins a magical romantic summer, one that will take Caro from Scotland to London and the south of France, in search of a classic lost perfume that might just restore all their fortunes.Romance, humour, a cast of warm and totally believable characters and the tantalising possibility of happily-ever-after? It must be a Katie Fforde novel.

The whole world loves Katie Fforde's work:"Modern-day Austen. Great fun" Red"Top-drawer romantic escapism" Daily Mail"Warm, brilliant and full of love" Heat"Delicious - gorgeous humour and the lightest of touches" Sunday Times"Effortlessly lovable, warm and fun" Closer"Curl up on the sofa with this book and dream... delightful" The Lady"Deliciously enjoyable" Woman and Home"Uplifting and delightful" Hot Brands Cool Places

A wonderfully romantic novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of A Rose Petal Summer and A Country Escape.

It’s the season of new beginnings for Helena and Gilly.

Gilly runs her own B&B business from her much-loved family home, which she doesn’t want to part with – at any price.

But that's before she meets handsome estate agent Leo, and soon she begins to wonder whether selling up might not be such a bad idea after all.

Meanwhile Gilly's daughter Helena has a budding romance of her own. A talented weaver, she's becoming very close to her new landlord, Jago, who's offered to help her at an upcoming craft fair.

It’s what friends do, and they are just friends. Aren’t they?

With spring in full bloom, Helena and Gilly begin to ask themselves the same question:

Might their new loves lead to happily ever after?

_________________ 'Thank goodness for Katie Fforde, the perfect author to bring comfort in difficult times. She really is the queen of uplifting, feel good romance.' AJ PEARCE _________________ Emily is happy with her life just as it is. She loves her career as a midwife, and enjoys living on her own - but can't help but feel like it's time for a change. So when her best friend Rebecca asks whether she'd like to spend the summer cooking on a 'puffer' boat just off the Scottish coast, she jumps at the chance. But it's far from easy. Rebecca is heavily pregnant and is thrilled to have her friend on board doing most of the work. Then there's Emily's competitive and jealous kitchen assistant, who thinks she should be head cook. And there's Alasdair, the handsome local doctor who Emily is desperately trying not to notice. Because if she falls in love with him, as he appears to be falling for her, will she ever want her old life back again? _________________ The whole world loves Katie Fforde's work: 'Like a good wedding, it will leave you wiping away the tears' SUNDAY EXPRESS 'Modern-day Austen. Great fun' RED 'Katie's writing is life-enhancing and, like the love affairs, delicious. I enjoyed every minute!' ELIZABETH BUCHAN 'Top-drawer romantic escapism' DAILY MAIL 'Warm, brilliant and full of love' HEAT 'Delicious - gorgeous humour and the lightest of touches' SUNDAY TIMES 'Effortlessly lovable, warm and fun' CLOSER 'Curl up on the sofa with this book and dream ... delightful' THE LADY 'Deliciously enjoyable' WOMAN AND HOME 'Uplifting and delightful' HOT BRANDS COOL PLACES

Dominica. A beautiful remote island where the sun shines and the living is easy. And where Cass goes to photograph a rare stone carving as a favour to her father.

With her is Ranulph, a deeply attractive, much-travelled journalist, who offers to help Cass with her quest. But Dominica has just been hit be a severe hurricane, and Cass and Ranulph are spending all of their time helping the local community.

Cass knows she must not fall in love with him… He is just looking out for her. He’s being kind. There is no way he could be even the slightest bit interested in her. Could he?

_________________ 'Thank goodness for Katie Fforde, the perfect author to bring comfort in difficult times. She really is the queen of uplifting, feel good romance.' AJ PEARCE _________________ A wonderfully romantic novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of A Rose Petal Summer and A Country Escape. Gina and Sally Makepiece have inherited a stall in the French House, an antiques centre nestled in the heart of the English countryside. Gina is determined to drag the French House and its grumpy owner into the twenty-first century. Bearing all the attributes of a modern-day Mr Rochester, Matthew Ballinger is less than happy with the whirlwind that has arrived on his doorstep. The last thing either of them want is to fall in love. But will a trip to France change their minds? _______________________________ The whole world loves Katie Fforde's work: 'Modern-day Austen. Great fun' Red 'Top-drawer romantic escapism' Daily Mail 'Warm, brilliant and full of love' Heat 'Delicious - gorgeous humour and the lightest of touches' Sunday Times 'Effortlessly lovable, warm and fun' Closer 'Curl up on the sofa with this book and dream... delightful' The Lady 'Deliciously enjoyable' Woman and Home 'Uplifting and delightful' Hot Brands Cool Places

A wonderfully romantic novel from the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of A Rose Petal Summer, A Summer at Sea and A Wedding in the Country. 'The queen of uplifting, feel good romance' AJ PEARCE 'Effortlessly lovable, warm and fun' CLOSER 'Katie Fforde is on sparkling form' INDEPENDENT 'Top-drawer romantic escapism' DAILY MAIL ____________________ Who knows what might happen in a summer of love? Sian Bishop has left the hustle and bustle of the city behind and has thrown herself into a new life in the country. With her young son, her picture-postcard garden and her small thriving business, she's happy and very busy. She is not - repeat not - looking for love. And then, one glorious summer evening, Gus Beresford arrives. One-time explorer, full-time heart-breaker, Gus is ridiculously exciting, wonderfully glamorous - and, Sian tells herself, completely wrong for a romantically cautious single woman like her. But she and Gus have met before. And, despite Sian's best intentions, it isn't long before she's falling for him all over again... ____________________ Everyone loves Katie Fforde's work . . . 'Modern-day Austen. Great fun' Red 'Warm, brilliant and full of love' Heat 'Delicious - gorgeous humour and the lightest of touches' Sunday Times 'Effortlessly lovable, warm and fun' Closer 'Curl up on the sofa with this book and dream... delightful' The Lady 'Deliciously enjoyable' Woman and Home 'Uplifting and delightful' Hot Brands Cool Places

Romance, friendship, joy and the possibility of happy endings: the heartwarming novel by number one bestseller, Katie Fforde. 'The queen of uplifting, feel good romance' AJ PEARCE 'Effortlessly lovable, warm and fun' CLOSER 'Katie Fforde is on sparkling form' INDEPENDENT 'Top-drawer romantic escapism' DAILY MAIL 'Like a good wedding, it will leave you wiping away the tears' SUNDAY EXPRESS 'Warm, brilliant and full of love' HEAT 'Modern-day Austen. Great fun' RED 'This is the most perfect, feel-good read' THE SUN __________________ 1963: Lizzie has just arrived in London, determined to make the best of her new-found freedom. Her mother may be keen that she should have a conventional wedding in the country to a Suitable Man chosen by her . . . but she definitely wants to have some fun first. Soon Lizzie has cut her hair fashionably short, bought herself a minidress, and moved in with two of her best friends in a grand but run-down house in Belgravia. Before long, Lizzie's life is so exciting that she has forgotten all about her mother's marriage plans. All she can think about is that the handsome man she is falling in love with appears to be engaged to someone else . . . __________________ Praise for A Wedding in the Country . . . 'Thoroughly enjoyable!' 'A feel-good story you can curl up with' 'Beautifully written' 'The perfect book to relax with' 'An absolutely blissful read!' 'Katie Fforde at her best'

_________________ 'Thank goodness for Katie Fforde, the perfect author to bring comfort in difficult times. She really is the queen of uplifting, feel good romance.' AJ PEARCE _________________ A YEAR IN THE COUNTRY. A YEAR TO FALL IN LOVE. The deliciously romantic novel from the Sunday Times #1 bestselling author of A Springtime Affair and A Rose Petal Summer. Fran has always wanted to be a farmer. And now it looks as if her childhood dream is about to come true. She has just moved to her aunt's beautiful but very run-down farm in the Cotswolds. If she can turn the place around in a year, the farm will be hers. But Fran knows nothing about farming. She might even be afraid of cows. She'll need help, not just from her best friend Issi, but also from her wealthy and very eligible neighbour - who might just have his own reasons for being so supportive. Is it the farm he is interested in? Or Fran herself? Warm, funny and wonderfully romantic, this is Katie Forde at her very best. _________________ The whole world loves Katie Fforde's work: 'Like a good wedding, it will leave you wiping away the tears' SUNDAY EXPRESS 'Modern-day Austen. Great fun' RED 'Katie's writing is life-enhancing and, like the love affairs, delicious. I enjoyed every minute!' ELIZABETH BUCHAN 'Top-drawer romantic escapism' DAILY MAIL 'Warm, brilliant and full of love' HEAT 'Delicious - gorgeous humour and the lightest of touches' SUNDAY TIMES 'Effortlessly lovable, warm and fun' CLOSER 'Curl up on the sofa with this book and dream ... delightful' THE LADY 'Deliciously enjoyable' WOMAN AND HOME 'Uplifting and delightful' HOT BRANDS COOL PLACES

THE BRAND NEW romance from the Sunday Times Number One bestselling author . . . 'Think Sound of Music, Cold Comfort Farm and the joie de vivre of early Jilly Cooper, but all uniquely and irresistibly Katie Fforde. If you need cheering up and some unashamed escapism, this is perfect.' Phillipa Ashley 'The queen of uplifting, feel good romance' AJ Pearce 'Effortlessly lovable, warm and fun' Closer 'Katie Fforde is on sparkling form' Indepdent 'Top-drawer romantic escapism' Daily Mail ______________ Late summer, 1963. Fresh from London and a recent cookery course, Alexandra has always loved a challenge. Which is why she now finds herself standing outside an imposing chateau in Provence. Waiting for her inside is three silent, rather hostile children who are to be her charges for the next month. They will soon be more friendly, she tells herself. All they need is some fun, good food and an English education. Far more of a challenge though is their father - an impossibly good looking French count with whom she is rapidly falling in love . . . ______________ Readers love A Wedding in Provence . . . ***** 'It was warm and sweet and a fun read. Loved it.' ***** 'I'd absolutely recommend this book to anyone and everyone, whether you're a romance lover or not, read Katie's books.' ***** 'A big slice of romantic escapism!' ***** 'I absolutely loved the story and the way it was told, and was totally invested in the family. I'd love to know what happens next.' ***** 'What a wonderfully heart warming book.'

_________________ 'Thank goodness for Katie Fforde, the perfect author to bring comfort in difficult times. She really is the queen of uplifting, feel good romance.' AJ PEARCE _________________ Three years ago, Bella Castle left her home town nursing a broken heart over Dominic Thane. Now she has a new job she loves, selling houses in the Cotswold countryside. And her boyfriend, Nevil, has just proposed. They're just right for each other, Bella tells herself. So why doesn't she feel happier? Then Dominic turns up unexpectedly. And Bella begins to ask herself whether Nevil really is her perfect match after all... Country cottages, romance, humour and making dreams come true: a wonderfully romantic novel from the #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of A Vintage Wedding, A Rose Petal Summer and A Springtime Affair _________________ The whole world loves Katie Fforde's work: 'Like a good wedding, it will leave you wiping away the tears' SUNDAY EXPRESS 'Modern-day Austen. Great fun' RED 'Katie's writing is life-enhancing and, like the love affairs, delicious. I enjoyed every minute!'ELIZABETH BUCHAN 'Top-drawer romantic escapism' DAILY MAIL 'Warm, brilliant and full of love' HEAT 'Delicious - gorgeous humour and the lightest of touches' SUNDAY TIMES 'Effortlessly lovable, warm and fun' CLOSER 'Curl up on the sofa with this book and dream ... delightful' THE LADY 'Deliciously enjoyable' WOMAN AND HOME 'Uplifting and delightful' HOT BRANDS COOL PLACES