Když si Kate v idylickém přístavním městečku otevře řemeslný obchůdek, má pocit, že se jí splnily všechny sny. Brzy zjistí, že její krámek ukrývá tajemství – dávný milostný příběh vyprávěný prostřednictvím nádherných obrazů a složitých výšivek. Majitel obchodu s uměním Jack se nabídne, že Kate pomůže záhadu rozluštit. Jenže přitom si oba uvědomí, že jejich vlastní životy mají s Clarou a Artym, jejich protějšky z padesátých let, podobného víc, než by je napadlo. Podaří se Kate a Jackovi napravit desítky let starou křivdu a třeba najít i své vlastní štěstí?
Bestselling author and reader favourite, Ali McNamara, is back with a brand new escapist love story. Escape this summer with a magical and heart-stopping romance.*Praise for Ali An enchanting escape. Pure magic!' Heidi Swain'A perfect, sparkling, summer read.' Cathy Bramley'Fun and endearing' Katie Fforde'Perfect easy reading' SunAn irresistible, feel-good story infused with infectious humour' Miranda Dickinson'Funny and light-hearted' Heat
Elle sta attraversando un periodo difficile: non ha uno scopo, non ha un soldo e molto presto non avrà più neanche una casa. Sta per abbandonare le speranze, quando trova un annuncio di lavoro che sembra fatto apposta per lei. Un'anziana signora è alla ricerca di qualcuno che possa scrivere la storia di un'antica casa e della famiglia che l'ha abitata. L'autrice riceverà in cambio vitto e alloggio, oltre a una generosa ricompensa. Unico requisito richiesto: il candidato deve amare il Natale. Incuriosita dalla proposta e determinata a non lasciarsi sfuggire l'occasione, Elle arriva a Mistletoe Square. Rimane subito affascinata dall'eccentrica signora che la accoglie e le mostra la sua meravigliosa collezione di decorazioni natalizie, raccolte di generazione in generazione e ognuna con la sua storia da raccontare. Quella grande casa con le sue romantiche suggestioni non è l'unico elemento di ispirazione per Elle... C'è anche Ben, l'affascinante avvocato della porta accanto, bello e misterioso al punto giusto. E se il destino le stesse offrendo l'occasione per scrivere anche un nuovo capitolo della sua vita?
Welcome to Bluebell Wood where the sun shines, the locals are kind and there's something more than a little bit magical about the place. Ava loves city life but when something happens to make her feel unsafe, she retreats to the calm and quiet of Bluebell Wood. The once high-flying Ava now locks herself away in her fairy-tale cottage, only leaving to explore the trails of the nearby woods or to potter in the garden with her dog, Merlin. When Ava begins to feed the wild birds that flock to her bird table, they start leaving her trinkets of appreciation in return. The gifts seem innocent at first, but they soon take on a deeper meaning. It isn't until Ava meets Callum, the handsome parish priest, that she can't help but wonder if the birds might have been trying to get her out of the house all along. But will their curious behaviour help to heal Ava, and transform her and Callum into the lovebirds they clearly long to be? Praise for Ali McNamara: An enchanting escape. Pure magic!' Heidi Swain 'A perfect, sparkling, summer read.' Cathy Bramley 'Fun and endearing' Katie Fforde 'Perfect easy reading' Sun An irresistible, feel-good story infused with infectious humour' Miranda Dickinson 'Funny and light-hearted' Heat
In the golden castle on Rainbow Bay, change is on the horizon for Amelia, a single mother struggling to provide for her young son, Charlie. When she learns she is the last descendant of the Chesterford family and has inherited a castle by the sea, she can hardly believe it. However, the inheritance comes with strings attached: she must live in the castle and maintain it, preventing her from selling it to solve her financial woes. Undeterred, Amelia relocates her family to the magnificent castle, but soon discovers that managing the day-to-day operations is more challenging than she anticipated. Fortunately, she has the support of a quirky staff already in place and an unseen force that seems to guide her just when she needs it. As Amelia navigates her new life, she meets Tom, a furniture restorer tasked with repairing antiques in the castle. Their connection sparks hope for a fairy-tale ending for both Amelia and Charlie. Join bestselling author Ali McNamara in Rainbow Bay, where an unexpected inheritance and the magic of the sea are set to transform Amelia's life.
'Wonderfully romantic, full of mystery and magic. I fell in love with
Ballykiltara!' - Cathy BramleyYou'll find a warm welcome in the latest novel
from Ali McNamara, bestselling author of The Little Flower Shop by the Sea and
From Notting Hill with Love, ActuallyOne summer, property seeker, Serendipity
Parker finds herself on the beautiful west coast of Ireland, hunting for a
home for a wealthy Irish client. But when she finds the perfect house in the
small town of Ballykiltara, there's a problem; nobody seems to know who owns
it.'The Welcome House' is a local legend. Its front door is always open for
those in need of shelter, and there's always a plentiful supply of food in the
cupboards for the hungry or poor. While Ren desperately tries to find the
owner to see if she can negotiate a sale, she begins to delve deeper into the
history and legends that surround the old house and the town. But for a woman
who has always been focussed on her work, she's remarkably distracted by Finn,
the attractive manager of the local hotel.But will she ever discover the real
truth behind the mysterious 'Welcome House'? Or will the house cast its
magical spell over Ren and help her to find true happiness?'Breathtakingly
scenic, full of love, friendship, romance, magic... made me want to move to
Ballykiltara right away' - Alex Brown, author of The Secret of Orchard
CottageWhat readers are saying about The Summer of Serendipity'A really
heartwarming novel' - The Booktrail'Make sure you pack it into your case for
any summer trips you might be planning' - t*rexes and tiaras'A magical read
full of mystery, romance and mythical Irish charm. This summery novel will
make you look at your own life with new eyes and see that spark of magic in
the stories that surround you every day' - Laura Bambrey Books'A book
guaranteed to lift your spirits this summer' - charlenejess.wordpress.com'A
lovely, warm and sweet read' - Bleach House Library'This book entranced and
mystified me. I was desperate to discover the secret of the welcome house,
just as much as Ren was. The book pulled me in and its mixture of fun and
folklore kept me turning pages till the end' - Rachale's Reads'An enticing
novel, bringing together a wonderful story, filled with friendly, realistic
characters, gorgeous scenery, and a little bit of magic' - Whispering
Stories'Another warm and funny love story from Ali and I highly recommend
escaping with it this summer' - One More Page'This book is perfect if you are
looking for a summer read for the holiday you're about to take or if you
simply want to escape to Ireland for a while from the comfort of your armchair
or garden lounger. Ali's writing is welcoming, warm and romantic. I love her
and I adored this book (if you couldn't tell already.)' - Novel
Kicks'Everything you need for a holiday read... it's humorous, it's magical
and it's so full of delightful charm that you can't help but enjoy it!' - The
Quiet Knitter'I had a feeling I would fall in love with this tale and that's
exactly what I did!' - Fiction Dreams'I loved this book from start to finish'
- Kelly's Book Corner'A magical and charming read, rich in scenery and
community that'll make you fall in love' - Samantha Kilford'A charming and
engaging read' - Cosmochicklitan'A lovely summer read...a gentle, rather
charming book' - The Literary Shed'Truly fabulous, full of adventure, laughter
and some great characters too!' - Miss Bookworm Reviews'Great summer time
read' - The Gingerbread House'The perfect summer read' - Fabulous Book Fiend
'If you like your stories with an added pinch of magic, you'll love this... wonderfully enjoyable' - Heat 'A magical tale of loss, love and finding happiness in the most unlikely places' - Cathy Bramley ---------------------- Welcome to the gorgeous Cornish town of St Felix, where there's magic in the air... When Ana inherits a broken-down camper van from her best friend, she takes the chance for a quick trip to Cornwall - some sea air and fish and chips on the beach is just the tonic she needs. But St Felix has bigger plans for Ana. She discovers a series of unsent postcards, dating back to the 1950s, hidden in the upholstery of the van. Ana knows that it's a sign: she'll make sure that the messages reach the person that they were meant for. And as the broken-down van is restored to gleaming health, so Ana begins to find her way back to happiness.
