Best books set in Scotland, Ireland, Wales and England

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14 books set in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland

Conditional Love

What surprises might life have in store for you? 
 
A takeaway, TV and tea with two sugars is about as exciting as it gets for thirty-something Sophie Stone. Sophie's life is safe and predictable, which is just the way she likes it, thank you very much. 
 
But when a mysterious benefactor leaves her an inheritance, Sophie has to accept that change is afoot. There is one big catch: in order to inherit, Sophie must agree to meet the father she has never seen. 
 
Saying 'yes' means the chance to build her own dream home, but she'll also have to face the past and hear some uncomfortable truths... 
 
With interference from an evil boss, warring parents, an unreliable boyfriend and an architect who puts his foot in it every time he opens his mouth, will Sophie be able to build a future on her own terms - and maybe even find love along the way? 
 
A totally charming, modern love story for fans of Katie Fforde, Carole Matthews and Trisha Ashley. 
 
Praise for Cathy Bramley: 
'Delightfully warm and with plenty of twists and turns' Trisha Ashley 
'A witty, laugh-out-loud romantic comedy . . . I highly recommend it!' Miranda Dickinson

Cathy Bramley is the Sunday Times bestselling author of romantic comedies including Wickham Hall, The Lemon Tree Café, Hetty's Farmhouse Bakery and A Match Made in Devon. She lives in a Nottinghamshire village with her family. 
 
Her recent career as a full-time writer of light-hearted, romantic fiction has come as somewhat of a lovely surprise after spending eighteen years running her own marketing agency. However, she has been always an avid reader, never without a book on the go and now thinks she may have found her dream job! 
 
Cathy loves to hear from her readers. You can get in touch via her website or on social media.

The Heart-warming Sunday Times Bestseller

The Lemon Tree Café

THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER 
 
'Delightful' Katie Fforde 
'Full of joy and fun' Milly Johnson 
'Uplifting . . . Books by Cathy Bramley are brilliantly life affirming' Good Housekeeping 
 
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Rich espresso, delicious biscotti and juicy village gossip - will Rosie fall for this new way of life? 
 
When Rosie Featherstone finds herself unexpectedly jobless, the offer to help her beloved Italian grandmother out at the Lemon Tree Cafe - a little slice of Italy nestled in the rolling hills of Derbyshire - feels like the perfect way to keep busy. 
 
But Rosie is haunted by a terrible secret, one that even the appearance of a handsome new face can't quite help her move on from. 
 
Then disaster looms and the cafe's fortunes are threatened . . . and Rosie discovers that her nonna has been hiding a dark past of her own. With surprises, betrayal and more than one secret brewing, can she find a way to save the Lemon Tree Cafe and help both herself and Nonna achieve the happy endings they deserve? 
 
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Readers are falling in love with The Lemon Tree Café: 
***** 'A treat! . . . It will tickle your taste buds, squeeze your heart and refresh your soul.' 
***** 'A charming and heart-warming story that will make you laugh but that will surprise you too' 
***** 'What a fabulous read . . . a lovely story about family and love and community spirit.'

Its gentle good humour and optimism will warm the stoniest of hearts

A lovely, warm, page-turner of a story filled with all the perfect ingredients - thought-provoking and emotional too, and with characters that feel like my kind of friends. Cathy’s best book to date!

‘The Lemon Tree Café serves up double helpings of happiness, lashings of love, and leaves you feeling full, warm and hopeful.’

Debbie Johnson, author of Summer at the Comfort Food Café

a lively confection of the best kind…sweet as a piece of lemon shortbread

Uplifting, love-filled slice of brilliance *****

Cathy Bramley serves up the perfect concoction of charm and escapism

Romantic, touching and funny - the perfect recipe. I love Cathy’s writing and her characters - her books are delicious

Delightfully warm with plenty of twists and turns

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THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER from the author of My Kind of Happy 
 
Rich espresso, delicious biscotti and juicy village gossip - will Rosie fall for this new way of life? 
 
When Rosie Featherstone finds herself unexpectedly jobless, the offer to help her beloved Italian grandmother out at the Lemon Tree Cafe - a little slice of Italy nestled in the rolling hills of Derbyshire - feels like the perfect way to keep busy. 
 
But Rosie is haunted by a terrible secret, one that even the appearance of a handsome new face can't quite help her move on from. 
 
Then disaster looms and the cafe's fortunes are threatened . . . and Rosie discovers that her nonna has been hiding a dark past of her own. With surprises, betrayal and more than one secret brewing, can she find a way to save the Lemon Tree Cafe and help both herself and Nonna achieve the happy endings they deserve?

A Vintage Summer

A Vintage Summer is the new fizzingly fun, feel-good and comical romantic novel from bestselling author Cathy Bramley.

A quintessential romantic read, this one has a few surprises up its sleeve.

Cathy has done it again … A Match Made in Devon is wonderful, warm, wise and witty and made me cry and laugh. I loved it!

I loved this book, and I want Nina to be my new best friend! She is brilliant.

Books by Cathy Bramley are brilliantly life affirming

A sparkling summer story that's FULL of surprises! 
 
London has not been kind to Lottie Allbright. Realising it’s time to cut and run, she packs up and moves back home – but finds her family in disarray. In need of a new place to stay, Lottie takes up the offer of a live-in job managing a local vineyard. There’s a lot to learn – she didn’t even know grapes could grow so far north! 
 
Butterworth Wines in the rolling Derbyshire hills has always been run on love and passion but a tragic death has left everyone at a loss. Widowed Betsy is trying to keep the place afloat but is harbouring a debilitating secret. Meanwhile her handsome but interfering grandson, Jensen, is trying to convince her to sell up and move into a home. 
 
Lottie’s determined to save Butterworth Wines, but with all this and an unpredictable English summer to deal with, it’ll be a challenge. 
 
And that’s before she discovers something that will turn her summer – and her world – upside down . . . 
 
Your favourite authors have loved reading Cathy's novels: 
 
‘Delightful!’ Katie Fforde 
‘A page-turner of a story’ Milly Johnson 
'Delightfully warm with plenty of twists and turns' Trisha Ashley

A feel-good and heart-warming romance from the Sunday Times bestseller

A Match Made in Devon

Escape to the seaside with A Match Made in Devon, a delightfully feel-good, funny and romantic novel from bestselling author Cathy Bramley.

A Match Made in Devon is being published as a four-part serial. This is the complete story in one package. 
 
Sometimes you have to play a part to realise who you really are… 
 
Nina has always dreamed of being a star. Unfortunately her agent thinks she’s more girl-next-door than leading lady and her acting career isn't going quite as planned. Then, after a series of very public blunders and to escape a gathering storm of paparazzi, Nina is forced to flee from London. 
 
Her plan is to lay low with a friend in Devon, in beautiful Brightside Cove. But soon Nina learns that more drama can be found in a small village than on a hectic television set. 
 
And when a gorgeous man (and his adorable dog) catch her eye, it’s not long before London and showbiz start to lose their appeal. Will Nina choose to return to the bright lights or has she met her match in Brightside Cove? 
 
Your favourite authors have loved reading Cathy's novels: 
 
‘Delightful!’ Katie Fforde 
‘A page-turner of a story’ Milly Johnson 
'Delightfully warm with plenty of twists and turns' Trisha Ashley

The Leading Lady

A Match Made in Devon - Part Four

Escape to the seaside with A Match Made in Devon, a delightfully feel-good, funny and romantic novel told in four parts - this is the fourth and final part.

Escape to the seaside with Part Four of a brand-new four-part serial set on the Devon coast, from bestselling author Cathy Bramley. 
 
The sun is beginning to set on Nina’s wonderful time in Brightside Cove. Indeed, things seem to be wrapping up; Theo is looking much more cheery and Brightside holidays is set to be a massive success. Suddenly, it feels like there’s slightly less space for Nina in this sunny corner of Devon. But there’s still lots to do before she leaves, and an old face is still around to stir up trouble for the locals. The real question is whether she can squeeze in some more time with hunky Jude. 
 
Ever resourceful, Nina has never met a problem she can’t tackle. But Brightside Cove’s beautiful, historic lifeboat house is set to be sold to the highest bidder. And her fledgling romance is soon to be strangled by her new starring role, set in the highlands of Scotland. Meanwhile, family secrets have started to bubble, ready to come to a boil… 
 
With all this and time soon to run out, has Nina finally met her match? 
 
Your favourite authors have loved reading Cathy's novels: 
 
'Delightfully warm with plenty of twists and turns' Trisha Ashley 
‘Full of joy and fun’ Milly Johnson 
‘Delightful!’ Katie Fforde

The perfect feel-good read from the Sunday Times bestselling author

Hetty’s Farmhouse Bakery

From the Sunday Times bestselling author of A Patchwork Family

Farmer's wife Hetty has always put her husband's and daughter's needs above her own - now she wants to use her talent for baking to get the life she really wants... The inspirational new novel from bestselling author Cathy Bramley.

A page-turner of a story about love, courage, and following your dreams.

Full of surprises, just like one of Hetty's pies! An intriguing mix: savourous and then, surprisingly sweet.

Jo Thomas, author of The Honey Farm on the Hill

A delicious tale of friendship, family and baking set in beautiful Cumbria. I loved its warmth and charm. It was a real treat to read.

Cathy Woodman, author of the Talyton St George series

An engrossing, all-consuming story with a lot of emotion, a little bit of humour and plenty of gritty issues... A perfect escapist read.

'A page-turner of a story about love, courage, and following your dreams' Milly Johnson, bestselling author of My One True North 
 
Life isn't as simple as producing the perfect pie. 
 
Thirty-two-year-old Hetty Greengrass is the star around which the rest of her family orbits. Marriage, motherhood and helping Dan run Sunnybank Farm have certainly kept her hands full for the last twelve years. But when her daughter Poppy has to choose her inspiration for a school project and picks her aunt, not her mum, Hetty is left full of self-doubt. 
 
Hetty's always been generous with her time and until now, her biggest talent - baking deliciously moreish shortcrust pastry pies - has been limited to charity work and the village fete. But taking part in a competition run by Cumbria's Finest to find the very best produce from the region might be just the thing to make her daughter proud . . . and reclaim something for herself. 
 
Changing the status quo isn't easy - and with cracks appearing in her marriage and shocking secrets coming to light, Hetty must decide where her priorities really lie . . . 
 
Your favourite authors have loved reading bestseller Cathy Bramley: 
 
'Delightful!' Katie Fforde 
'Full of surprises, just like one of Hetty's pies' Jo Thomas 
'Delightfully warm with plenty of twists and turns' Trisha Ashley 
 
Readers are falling in love with Hetty's Farmhouse Bakery: 
***** 'Perfect feel-good reading' 
***** 'If only real life were as idyllic as it is in Hetty's world' 
***** 'I laughed and cried and really warmed to the amazing, strong female characters'

The Frenemies

A Match Made in Devon - Part Three

Escape to the seaside with A Match Made in Devon, a delightfully feel-good, funny and romantic novel told in four parts - this is the third.

Escape to the seaside with Part Three of a brand-new four-part serial set on the Devon coast, from bestselling author Cathy Bramley. 
 
As the sun begins to shine, love is blooming for Nina in Brightside Cove. Finally, she has the chance at the life (and love) she’s always craved, but there may yet be a choice between old and new. There’s hardly time to contemplate her options though; the hen party might be leaving but things don’t stay calm at Brightside Cove for long. 
 
Once again, world’s collide as a friend and a foe come to stay in Theo’s beautiful holiday cottages. What is the reason behind their ancient animosity? What connection do they have to Nina? 
 
Struggling to ignore what the future holds… can Nina help mend the broken relationships of her friends? Will building her career take her even further away from her new sense of home? 
 
Your favourite authors have loved reading Cathy's novels: 
 
'Delightfully warm with plenty of twists and turns' Trisha Ashley 
‘Full of joy and fun’ Milly Johnson 
‘Delightful!’ Katie Fforde

The Hen Party

A Match Made in Devon - Part Two

Escape to the seaside with A Match Made in Devon, a delightfully feel-good, funny and romantic novel told in four parts - this is the second.

Escape to the seaside with Part Two of a brand-new four-part serial set on the Devon coast, from bestselling author Cathy Bramley. 
 
Just a few weeks in Brightside Cove and Nina has already started to forget the life she’s left behind. But London is calling – lots has happened in Nina’s absence and her exit has left the world of drama completely abuzz. Despite what she thought, it isn’t yet curtains for her character on Victory Road. 
 
But things are far from settled at Brightside Cove. Theo has been acting strangely and even Mittens, the tiny kitten, hasn’t cheered him up as he desperately struggles to deal with the terrible events of the past. With everything that’s happening, can Nina spare the time to save her friend and his business? 
 
She hasn’t got long to consider, her two worlds are about to collide. The serenity and beauty of Brightside cove is about to be shattered by a chattering of hens. 
 
Your favourite authors have loved reading Cathy's novels: 
 
'Delightfully warm with plenty of twists and turns' Trisha Ashley 
‘Full of joy and fun’ Milly Johnson 
‘Delightful!’ Katie Fforde

The First Guests

A Match Made in Devon - Part One

Escape to the seaside with A Match Made in Devon, a delightfully feel-good, funny and romantic novel told in four parts - this is the first.

Escape to the seaside with Part One of a brand-new four-part serial set on the Devon coast, from bestselling author Cathy Bramley. 
 
Nina has always dreamed of being a star, unfortunately her agent thinks she’s more best friend than leading lady. Unsurprisingly, her career isn’t quite going as planned and the work seems to have temporarily dried up… But the bright lights of showbiz have always called for Nina and she won’t be giving up that easily – even if the reality of it is actually bit-parts and the small bedroom in her friend’s London flat. 
 
But the next drama is never far away and after a series of very public blunders Nina is soon donning dark shades and a different hair colour - fleeing from the suddenly interested paparazzi. Although she was planning to lay low in Devon with her brother, Nina won’t be taking it easy -- fate has very different plans. 
 
An old pal is desperately in need of some assistance setting up his holiday home business. Always one to help a friend, Nina decides to stay at beautiful Brightside Cove – where new characters, inspiration and possibly love are waiting for her… 
 
Your favourite authors have loved reading Cathy's novels: 
 
'Delightfully warm with plenty of twists and turns' Trisha Ashley 
‘Full of joy and fun’ Milly Johnson 
‘Delightful!’ Katie Fforde

A Fresh Brew

The Lemon Tree Café - Part Four

The Lemon Tree Cafe is an irresistibly charming novel told in four parts – following the adventures of Rosie Featherstone in friendship, family and second chances.

Uplifting . . . Books by Cathy Bramley are brilliantly life affirming

This is Part Four in a four-part serial from Sunday Times Top Ten bestseller Cathy Bramley. 
 
Inspired by her recent visit to Sorrento, Rosie Featherstone has given The Lemon Tree Café a full Italian makeover, and with sister Lia now giving the menu a delicious twist, business is booming again! With the new spring in Nonna’s step too, life truly couldn’t be better. 
 
The only thing left standing in the way of Rosie’s happiness is Gabe’s shock announcement… How could he betray her like that? Determined not to let it get to her, Rosie decides to shut Gabe out of her heart. 
 
But when a family emergency throws them back together again, can she put aside the hurt of her past and embrace the happy ending she deserves? 
 
The Lemon Tree Cafe is an irresistibly charming novel told in four parts – following the adventures of Rosie Featherstone in friendship, family and second chances. This is the fourth and final part. 
 
Your favourite authors have loved reading Cathy Bramley: 
 
‘Full of joy and fun’ Milly Johnson 
‘Delightful!’ Katie Fforde 
‘I love Cathy’s writing and her characters - her books are delicious’ Rachael Lucas 
‘Perfect feel-good loveliness’ Miranda Dickinson

Tea and Sympathy

The Lemon Tree Café - Part Three

This is Part Three in a four-part serial from Sunday Times Top Ten bestseller Cathy Bramley. 
 
Still reeling from a shock revelation, the Featherstone family rallies together, and for Rosie this means that life at The Lemon Tree Café is temporarily on hold. 
 
She and Nonna take a trip to Italy, and as they visit the gorgeous town on the Amalfi coast where Rosie’s grandmother grew up, they have the opportunity to put some family secrets to rest – with a few unexpected discoveries along the way! 
 
But delving into the past gets Rosie thinking about her own… Can she finally unburden her heart and tell Gabe her biggest secret? But just as she is starting to feel closer to him than ever, he shares a surprise all of his own, one which leaves Rosie wondering whether he is truly the man she thought he was… 
 
The Lemon Tree Cafe is an irresistibly charming novel told in four parts – following the adventures of Rosie Featherstone in friendship, family and second chances. This is the third part. 
 
Your favourite authors have loved reading Cathy Bramley: 
 
‘Full of joy and fun’ Milly Johnson 
‘Delightful!’ Katie Fforde 
‘I love Cathy’s writing and her characters - her books are delicious’ Rachael Lucas 
‘Perfect feel-good loveliness’ Miranda Dickinson

A Storm in a Teacup

The Lemon Tree Café - Part Two

This is Part Two in a four-part serial from Sunday Times Top Ten bestseller Cathy Bramley. The full novel is now available to buy. 
 
Things couldn’t have changed more for Rosie Featherstone over the last month. There’s simply no place she’d rather be now than at The Lemon Tree Café – and as its new manager, no less! 
 
There’s love in the air too, as a budding romance could be on the cards with Gabe, although Rosie isn’t quite ready to open her heart again completely. The secret she’s kept hidden for years still haunts her… 
 
Then something happens to threaten everything that Rosie holds dear, and she has to spring into action to save both the café and her fledgling relationship. But there’s another surprise in store . . . a shock confession from a family member. Who would have thought that Rosie is not the only one with a secret? 
 
The Lemon Tree Cafe is an irresistibly charming novel told in four parts – following the adventures of Rosie Featherstone in friendship, family and second chances. This is the second part. 
 
Your favourite authors have loved reading Cathy Bramley: 
 
‘Full of joy and fun’ Milly Johnson 
‘Delightful!’ Katie Fforde 
‘I love Cathy’s writing and her characters - her books are delicious’ Rachael Lucas 
‘Perfect feel-good loveliness’ Miranda Dickinson

A Cup of Ambition

The Lemon Tree Café - Part One

This is Part One in a four-part serial from Sunday Times Top Ten bestseller Cathy Bramley. 
 
Rosie Featherstone loves her high-flying job at a social media firm. So what if she isn’t married and settled like her sister? A relationship would only get in the way of this workaholic’s hectic schedule! 
 
So when she unexpectedly finds herself at a loose end for a month, Rosie keeps busy by helping her Italian nonna serve espressos and biscotti at the Lemon Tree Café, a little slice of Italy nestled in the rolling hills of Derbyshire. 
 
Worryingly though, the café’s fortunes seem to have taken a turn for the worse since Rosie last went home. But with Nonna blind to the truth and angry at the idea of anyone interfering, the two are soon at loggerheads. 
 
However, just when Rosie decides it’s time to head back to reality, an old acquaintance suddenly reappears, and the prospect of life at the Lemon Tree Café begins to seem more appetizing . . . 
 
The Lemon Tree Cafe is an irresistibly charming novel told in four parts – following the adventures of Rosie Featherstone in friendship, family and second chances. This is the first part. 
 
Your favourite authors have loved reading Cathy Bramley: 
 
‘Full of joy and fun’ Milly Johnson 
‘Delightful!’ Katie Fforde 
‘I love Cathy’s writing and her characters - her books are delicious’ Rachael Lucas 
‘Perfect feel-good loveliness’ Miranda Dickinson

A funny and heartwarming rom-com from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Summer that Changed Us

White Lies and Wishes

Bestselling author Cathy Bramley's sparkling new story of friendship and dreams come true

A testament to the transformative power of friendship, White Lies &amp; Wishes is a life-affirming read which will make you feel like anything is possible.

Wonderfully warm, honest and insightful, this story is an enjoyable as a choccie biscuit dipped in your tea. We loved it.

I love all of Cathy’s books, and this one was no exception. It’s full of charm and warmth, heartbreaking revelations and laugh-out-loud moments.

Warm and funny – White Lies and Wishes is a celebration of the power of friendship.

So wonderfully life-affirming, a true tonic that will warm your heart and quite possibly inspire you to make your own wishes come true … I loved it.

A wonderful book that is full of true friendships, dreams and the desire to laugh. I think I may have just found one of my new favourite books.

A gorgeous, heart-warming and life-affirming delight

It made me want to seize the day! Life affirming with a very happy ending.

I LOVED this book SO MUCH! It by far surpasses me saying that it's my favourite Cathy Bramley...just amazing. I can't tell you how refreshing it was

Engaging characters, a stately home and a sweeping romance.  This is delightful!

What happens when what you wish for is only half the story...? 
 
Three strangers and a funeral, that’s all it takes for these women’s lives and wishes to intersect. Death has a funny way of showing you what you really want out of life… or so they say, anyway. 
 
Jo is flirty and a little after thirty, but what she really wants is to get her business back on track and conquer her fear of heights. That’s what she’ll say when asked, anyway. She has things to prove and finding love can always wait… 
 
Sarah has the best of both worlds, baby in one hand and job in the other. All she wants is to get that promotion, then all those missed bath times will be worth it. So she says, anyway. She can’t stop to think about it too long or she might drop something… 
 
All Carrie wants is to shift the excess pounds and look good for summer. Wearing a bikini is all she has ever desired. So she has always said, anyway. But it’s not the only weight she’s carrying, dark secrets from her past are threatening to surface… 
 
So the three unlikely new friends set themselves a deadline to get their lives in order; juggling blokes, babies and bikini bottoms along the way. There’s nothing to stop them from achieving their dreams – except those little white lies we all tell… 
 
A feel-good romantic comedy that's guaranteed to make you smile - perfect for fans of Carole Matthews, Trisha Ashley and Katie Fforde. 
 
Your favourite authors have loved reading bestselling Cathy Bramley: 
‘Delightfully warm with plenty of twists and turns’ Trisha Ashley 
‘Engaging characters and a sweeping romance. This is delightful!’ Katie Fforde 
‘A witty, laugh-out-loud romantic comedy’ Miranda Dickinson 
‘The perfect romantic tale, to warm your heart and make you smile.’ Ali McNamara

A Cosy Christmas Short Story from The Sunday Times Bestseller

Comfort and Joy

A heartwarming Christmas short story set at the Plumberry School of Comfort Food, from Top Ten bestseller Cathy Bramley!

The descriptions of food and drink in this story are just wonderful! I loved it . . . A delicious festive treat with lots of lovely surprises!

The perfect fireside read to touch the heart . . . Read it!

Cathy always manages to create likeable characters and really get across that sense of community

Imagine everything good about Christmas - friends, family, kindness, love, laughter and generosity . . . A perfect read. I loved this

Full of warmth, romance and Christmas magic!

Milly Johnson on THE PLUMBERRY SCHOOL OF COMFORT FOOD

Books by Cathy Bramley are brilliantly life-affirming

Miranda Dickinson on THE PLUMBERRY SCHOOL OF COMFORT FOOD

Curl up this Christmas with bestselling author Cathy Bramley - COMFORT AND JOY continues the story of The Plumberry School of Comfort Food and **contains recipes!** 
 
It’s been a busy year for Verity Bloom at the Plumberry School of Comfort Food, but Christmas Eve is finally here. With delicious treats all wrapped up and the ingredients packed away, Verity is looking forward to a relaxing few days with her new boyfriend. 
 
Good food, family and friends – it’s a simple recipe for true comfort and joy, and all Verity’s friends in the village are full of excitement about the holidays too. 
 
But the weather has other plans in store . . . Relentless rain leads to a power cut that spells disaster for many of Plumberry’s residents. It’s starting to look like this year’s celebrations could be a total washout. 
 
With dreams of a perfect Christmas dashed, will the last of the festive cheer be swept away in the downpour? Or can Verity cook up a miracle for everyone she holds dear? 
 
Readers have been loving Comfort and Joy! 
'A deliciously romantic winter treat' Rachael Lucas 
'The descriptions of food and drink in this story are just wonderful! I loved it . . . A delicious festive treat with lots of lovely surprises!' One More Page 
'The perfect fireside read to touch the heart . . . Read it!' Linda's Book Bag 
'Imagine everything good about Christmas - friends, family, kindness, love, laughter and generosity . . . A perfect read. I loved this' Crooks on Books 
'An absolute gem' Laura Bambrey Books 
'Full of warmth, romance and Christmas magic!' Christie Barlow 
'Cathy always manages to create likeable characters and really get across that sense of community' Laura's Little Book Blog

The Plumberry School of Comfort Food

The Plumberry School of Comfort Food is an irresistibly charming romantic comedy from bestseller Cathy Bramley, following the adventures of Verity Bloom in love, friendship and cooking . . .

Full of joy and fun... and fish finger sandwiches.

Uplifting . . . Books by Cathy Bramley are brilliantly life affirming and The Plumberry School of Comfort Food is no exception.

Cathy Bramley serves up the perfect concoction of charm and escapism.

Romantic, touching and funny - the perfect recipe. I love Cathy’s writing and her characters - her books are delicious.

The Plumberry School of Comfort Food was originally published as a four-part serial. This is the complete story in one package. 
 
Putting other people first doesn’t always mean you have to come second… 
 
Verity has lost everything she loved; her best friend and baking companion has died, taking with her their shared passion for cooking. To top it off, it looks like her career and love life might soon follow suit. 
 
Although she’s very much in need of some time for herself, Verity instead leaps at the opportunity to help a friend find her feet and help establish a cooking school. Just as long as she doesn’t have to cook anything! Even so, it’s all far from easy, even with the comfort of new friendship and a taste of fresh romance. 
 
So when tragedy strikes at the very heart of the cookery school Verity once again risks losing everything. Can Verity find the magic ingredient for Plumberry? 
 
Above all else, can she finally write her own recipe for happiness and finally put herself first? 
 
A heartwarming and romantic story certain to make you smile - perfect for fans of Carole Matthews, Trisha Ashley and Katie Fforde. 
 
Your favourite authors have loved reading bestselling Cathy Bramley: 
‘Delightfully warm with plenty of twists and turns’ Trisha Ashley 
‘Engaging characters and a sweeping romance. This is delightful!’ Katie Fforde 
‘Full of joy and fun' Milly Johnson

The Magic Ingredient

The Plumberry School of Comfort Food - Part Four

The Plumberry School of Comfort Food is an irresistibly charming novel told in four parts – following the adventures of Verity Bloom in love, friendship and cooking . . .

Since she started working at Plumberry, Verity Bloom is happier than she’s been in years. So when an unexpected tragedy leaves her feeling bittersweet, she is all the more determined to see the cookery school flourish. 
 
But after a misunderstanding, her budding romance seems to be cooling down, and Verity’s plans for the future look like they might be crumbling. To patch things up, it might be time for Verity to open up about her past and share her secrets with Tom . . . 
 
But with big decisions on the horizon, can Verity find the magic ingredient for The Plumberry School of Comfort Food while writing her own recipe for happiness? 
 
The Plumberry School of Comfort Food is an irresistibly charming novel told in four parts – following the adventures of Verity Bloom in love, friendship and cooking. This is the final part. 
 
Your favourite authors have loved reading bestselling Cathy Bramley: 
‘Delightfully warm with plenty of twists and turns’ Trisha Ashley 
‘Engaging characters, a stately home and a sweeping romance . . . This is delightful! Katie Fforde 
'Full of joy and fun' Milly Johnson

Taking Stock

The Plumberry School of Comfort Food - Part Three

The Plumberry School of Comfort Food is an irresistibly charming novel told in four parts – following the adventures of Verity Bloom in love, friendship and cooking . . .

After years of fish finger sandwiches, Verity Bloom is falling back in love with food again – thanks to The Plumberry School of Comfort Food. And with the success of the cookery school's TV appearance and Tom’s sudden disappearance, it’s not just sparks in the kitchen that are flying. 
 
There are more events lined up, so Verity and the team have to put their noses to the grindstone. Easier said than done when Verity is also looking after Gloria, who is still wobbly after her fall, and taking stock of her future at Plumberry . . . 
 
But as romance begins to properly simmer, will an unexpected turn of events change everything for Verity and the team? 
 
The Plumberry School of Comfort Food is an irresistibly charming novel told in four parts – following the adventures of Verity Bloom in love, friendship and cooking. This is the third part. 
 
Your favourite authors have loved reading bestselling Cathy Bramley: 
‘Delightfully warm with plenty of twists and turns’ Trisha Ashley 
'Engaging characters, a stately home and a sweeping romance. This is delightful! Katie Fforde 
'A witty, laugh-out-loud romantic comedy' Miranda Dickinson

Cooking Up A Storm

The Plumberry School of Comfort Food - Part Two

The Plumberry School of Comfort Food is an irresistibly charming novel told in four parts – following the adventures of Verity Bloom in love, friendship and cooking . . .

Despite the drama of the opening day, Verity and the rest of the team are determined to tighten up their apron strings and make a success of the cookery school – even their previously hot-tempered chef is showing his soft side and getting stuck in. 
 
The charming village of Plumberry is working its magic on Verity too, and as Verity's plans for a major event at the cookery school come together, the whole community starts to get involved... 
 
But as friendships bubble and a sprinkling of romance is added to the mix, will Verity get her fingers burnt just when things were looking peachy? 
 
The Plumberry School of Comfort Food is an irresistibly charming novel told in four parts - following the adventures of Verity Bloom in love, friendship and cooking. This is Part Two. 
 
Your favourite authors have loved reading bestselling Cathy Bramley: 
‘Delightfully warm with plenty of twists and turns’ Trisha Ashley 
'Engaging characters, a stately home and a sweeping romance. This is delightful!' Katie Fforde 
'A witty, laugh-out-loud romantic comedy' Miranda Dickinson

Food, Glorious Food

The Plumberry School of Comfort Food - Part One

Verity Bloom hasn't been interested in cooking anything more complicated than the perfect fish finger sandwich, ever since she lost her best friend and baking companion two years ago. 
 
But an opportunity to help a friend is about to land her right back in the heart of the kitchen! The Plumberry School of Comfort Food is due to open in a few weeks’ time and has rather gone off the boil. It needs the kind of great ideas that only Verity could cook up . . . 
 
But as Verity tries to balance stirring up publicity, keeping their top chef sweet and soothing her aching heart, will her move to Plumberry prove to be a sheer delight . . . or a recipe for disaster? 
 
The Plumberry School of Comfort Food is an irresistibly charming novel told in four parts – following the adventures of Verity Bloom in love, friendship and cooking. 'Food, Glorious Food' is the first part. 
 
Your favourite authors have loved reading Cathy Bramley: 
‘Delightfully warm with plenty of twists and turns’ Trisha Ashley 
‘Delightful!’ Katie Fforde 
‘A witty, laugh-out-loud romantic comedy’ Miranda Dickinson

Cathy Bramley

Sometimes the life you want isn’t the one you need… 
 
Freya has skirted through life, drifting from place to place and job to job. Always restless, it seems she’s finally found a place to settle down (with a sexy boyfriend to match) in a small and cosy town. But she still finds herself thinking of the rolling hills of her Cumbrian childhood home: Appleby Farm. They’re only dreams though… there’s a life right here ready to be lived. 
 
But a phone call rocks the new life she has built. Tragedy has threatened Appleby Farm and Freya makes the choice to return home, leaving her lovely boyfriend and safe job behind. But maybe the grass at Appleby Farm will be a shade greener this time… 
 
Now, ever-restless Freya must finally make a choice about what she’d like her life to be. With two lives, two men and two futures to choose from… who does she really want to be? 
 
Appleby Farm is a charming, funny and romantic story for anyone looking for a feel-good, light-hearted read, from the bestselling author. 
 
Praise for Cathy Bramley: 
'Delightfully warm with plenty of twists and turns' Trisha Ashley 
'Rustic romance at its very best with a charming cast of characters - warm and endearing and engaging. As comforting as hot tea and toast made on the Aga!' Veronica Henry 
'A lovely, sunny, gem of a book' Alexandra Brown

Cathy Bramley

Books by Cathy Bramley

Series by Cathy Bramley

Appleby Farm4 Books

Lemon Tree Cafe4 Books

Plumberry School of Comfort Food4 Books

Wickham Hall4 Books

Articles featuring Cathy Bramley

14 books set in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland

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