Joseph Delaney used to be an English teacher, before becoming the best-selling author of the Spook's series, which has been published in 30 countries and sold over 4.5 million copies worldwide. The first book, The Spook's Apprentice, was adapted into a major motion picture starring Jeff Bridges and Julianne Moore.

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Elvi Rhodes

Fans of Rosamunde Pilcher, Maeve Binchy and Erica James will love this collection of stories to suit the reader's every mood - tender, funny, romantic, ironic, bitter-sweet, nostalgic - multi-million copy seller Elvi Rhodes has captured them all. Perfect to settle down with... 
 
READERS ARE LOVING SUMMER PROMISE AND OTHER STORIES! 
'A very easy and enjoyable read' -- ***** Reader review 
'Excellent' -- ***** Reader review 
'Wonderful' -- ***** Reader review 
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These enchanting stories are guaranteed by turn to entertain, soothe, intrigue and touch you... 
 
The couple in Summer Promise are, at first glance, placed in an appalling situation, but nevertheless in the warmth of southern France, their relationship develops in an unexpected way. 
 
Be Your Age, Dear is a delightful tale of a generation gap which, in one family, seems non-existent - or has it gone into reverse? 
 
The Meeting describes the ten-yearly reunion of a group of friends which, for obvious reasons, dwindles each time. The two members most closely involved come to a decision that was, perhaps, inevitable. 
 
Model of Beauty is set in a painting class, where the temporary illness of the generously endowed model brings about surprising consequences. 
 
Summer Promise and Other Stories is a wonderful collection - the perfect dose of escapism and tonic to settle down with...

Summer Promise And Other Stories

enchanting short stories from multi-million copy seller Elvi Rhodes…

Cathy Bramley

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 Plumberry School of Comfort Food

Jilly Cooper

A charming collection of love stories from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Rivals 
 
Lisa Aitken initially seemed impervious to Paul Buchanan's charm. Unwilling to resist such a challenge, handsome Paul set about trying to win Lisa over - even though she wasn't his usual type. But as Lisa grows more and more attracted to him, Paul finds her bewilderingly hard to resist. 
 
As well as Lisa, we meet Hester, Julia, Helen and Caroline, and a host of other devastating girls, falling in and out of love, finding, losing (and often finding again, sometimes in the most unexpected places) the men of their dreams.

Lisa and Co

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

A Match Made in Devon

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

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