This book was first published as an e-serial Primrose Terrace Parts 1-4. Perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley, Lucy Dillon and Debbie Johnson.A Christmas Tail was first published as a four-part serial set in Primrose Terrace.Catherine ‘Cat’ Palmer realizes that bringing an adorable puppy into work is a bad idea, especially when it gets her the sack. Deciding it’s the perfect opportunity to launch her dog-walking business, Cat enlists the help of flatmates Polly and Joe. After all Primrose Terrace, the street where they live, is full of home-alone hounds.Getting to know the owners and their precious pooches isn’t all plain sailing, but soon Cat is making friends, particularly with sexy Mark and his Collie, Chips. But is he the right man for her?With her talent for misadventure, Cat’s new life starts to show some cracks, and when one of the street’s loveable schnauzers gets ill, it looks like this Christmas could be turning into a dog’s dinner. But Cat has never given up on anything in her life – and this is one Christmas that’s definitely worth saving…

A Christmas Tail (The Complete Primrose Terrace)

Literature & Fiction

McLaughlin, Cressida

Contemporary

Harper

Warm and wonderful...bursting with characters you'll adore' Miranda Dickinson

The Canal Boat Cafe

Romance

‘A wonderfully warm and witty novel from one of our favourite women’s fiction stars. We defy you not to love this’ HeatThe charming new bestseller from the No.1 bestselling author of The Canal Boat CafeRobin Brennan has come home to Campion Bay. Now her parents have retired, she’s set to become the new landlady of The Campion Bay Guesthouse.Bookings have been as thin as the hand towels, and it doesn’t take long for Robin to realise that the place needs a serious makeover. Perhaps throwing herself into the task will help to heal her sadness at the tragic end to her dreams in London.As she gives the guesthouse a new lease of life, Robin encounters old friends and new, including old flame Tim, who’d clearly like to reboot their romance. But what about Will, the new arrival at No. 4, who’s rocked up with the cutest dog ever?Caught up in a flurry of full-English breakfasts and cream teas, Robin’s never sure what, or who, the next check-in will bring…

The Once in a Blue Moon Guesthouse

Humor & Satire

Harpercollins

‘Captivating, uplifting and heartfelt’ Heat Magazine‘A wonderful ray of reading sunshine’ Heidi Swain‘What a beautiful, heartwarming story… the perfect book to lose yourself in’ Zara StoneleyAbby Field loves every inch of Meadowsweet Nature Reserve on the idyllic Suffolk coast where she lives and works. Especially Swallowtail House, the rambling but empty country house that seems to look out at her each time she passes it’s shut-up windows.When a TV wildlife programme choses a rival location for their new series, Meadowsweet is under threat – unless Abby can whip up a plan to keep the visitors flocking. But she finds herself distracted by the arrival of a brooding – and annoyingly handsome new neighbour… bad-boy novelist, Jack Westcoat.With the pressure on, Abby and her cute rescue huskie, Raffle, must pull something special out of the bag. But with Jack in need of a good friend – and Abby feeling the pull of attraction, she can sense her resolve fluttering away…

The House of Birds and Butterflies

Next stop, Cornwall! Hop on The Cornish Cream Tea Bus for a delicious, romantic adventure... 'Captivating' Heat Magazine 'Beautiful... heartwarming' Zara Stoneley 'A wonderful ray of reading sunshine' Heidi Swain Baking fanatic, Charlie Quilter, inherits a vintage bus in her late uncle's will and is keen to give it a new lease of life. Charlie thinks it will be the perfect mobile café for afternoon tea, so she heads to the picturesque Cornish village of Porthgolow, hoping for a new start. However, Daniel Harper, the owner of the posh spa up on the hill isn't very pleased that her bus is parked outside his lovely hotel. Has Charlie's Cornish dream developed a soggy bottom? Or can she convince Daniel that her bus could take them somewhere wonderful?

The Cornish Cream Tea Bus: The most heartwarming romance to escape with in summer 2020 (The Cornish Cream Tea series) (Book 1)

Genre Fiction

'Captivating' Heat Magazine 'Beautiful... heartwarming' Zara Stoneley 'A wonderful ray of reading sunshine' Heidi Swain Charlie has a new helper on her bus, her free-spirited and loveable cousin, Delilah, who's paid a visit to the charming Cornish village of Porthgolow and is helping out on Charlie's adorable cream tea bus. When the Director of a new TV series filming further along the coast tells Delilah that the bus would be the perfect addition to their onsite catering, she takes him a bit too literally. Charlie and Delilah find themselves caught up in the filming of a lavish period drama and it isn't long before Delilah finds herself drawn to the handsome male lead. But Delilah has made a habit of making rash decisions and it's one of the reasons she's hiding out in Cornwall. Could this be one impulsive step too far, or is a change of direction the start of something quite unexpected...

The Cornish Cream Tea Summer: The most heartwarming and funny Cornish romance of the year for fans of Holly Martin (The Cornish Cream Tea series) (Book 2)

Praise for Cressida McLaughlin: 'Captivating' Heat Magazine 'Beautiful... heartwarming' Zara Stoneley 'A wonderful ray of reading sunshine' Heidi Swain Hannah Swan is looking forward to Christmas for the first time in years. Her new job as an eco-consultant is taking her - and her geeky colleague, Noah - to the beautiful Cornish village of Porthgolow for the first time. They're are helping the Crystal Waters Hotel to ramp up its green credentials, though after a bumpy journey, Hannah can't shake off the feeling that Porthgolow is strangely familiar. Never able to resist a mystery, her interest is piqued when the hotel's staff and customers report odd noises and sightings, believing the hotel to be haunted. When bad weather cuts off Porthgolow, Hannah and Noah are looking at a Cornish Christmas. It gives them plenty of time to work out what is really going on, but will their yuletide escape send shivers up their spines? Or will it be as warm and toasty as a glass of mulled wine?

The Cornish Cream Tea Christmas: a cosy and heartwarming Christmas romance set in Cornwall (The Cornish Cream Tea series) (Book 3)

'A warm and wonderful read' Woman's Own 'Captivating' Heat Magazine 'Beautiful... heartwarming' Zara Stoneley 'A wonderful ray of reading sunshine' Heidi Swain 'A fun, summery read - a little slice of a Cornish cream tea but without the calories!' - Bella Osborne Love is in the Cornish summer air... Wedding planner Ellie Moon is dreaming up the most beautiful bespoke wedding for Charlie and Daniel, owners of Cornwall's favourite cream tea bus. Even though her own life has been turned upside down and she's had to rent out her charming Cornish cottage with its climbing roses and lavender beds, Ellie is determined to give them a day to remember. Her new tenant, handsome mechanic Jago, keeps popping up around the picture-postcard seaside village of Porthgolow. When they're thrown together in the effort to help his elderly father get a spring back in his step, she discovers that he is full of surprises. Can romance bloom and give Ellie the fresh start she's been wishing for? Readers love the Cornish Cream Tea Series! 'I was left with a warm, contented glow, underscored with a wistful longing for her next book.' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars 'Cressida McLaughlin has done it again, another mouth-wateringly delicious treat of a book, that has me hungry at 3am.' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars 'This book really transported you to the village and the people there.' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars 'I absolutely loved this book!' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars 'I can never wait to get my hands on a new Cressida McLaughlin book.' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars 'Fantastic story line and wonderful characters. I have read all the series and it just gets better, I would definitely recommend.' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars 'Wow, I am never disappointed by this author's books, but I must say I love this series the most.' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars 'Cressida McLaughlin has done it again. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and couldn't put it down... The Cornish Cream Tea Series is a must read and you won't be disappointed.' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars 'I loved loved this book, fantastic story line and likeable characters.' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars 'Absolutely loved this book!... Such a feel good book and be ready to be transported in a gorgeous way to feel like you are near the sea, romance and with a yummy cream tea.' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars 'Great story, wonderful characters [and] I just could not put it down... a wonderful book.' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars '[A] great book, couldn't put it down.' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars

The Cornish Cream Tea Wedding: the perfect uplifting and heartwarming Cornish romance for summer 2021 (The Cornish Cream Tea series) (Book 4)

Canal Boat Cafe Christmas

HARPER/COLLINS

Praise for The Cornish Cream Tea series:\n‘A warm, cosy festive joy’ Alex Brown\n‘The perfect festive treat’ Cathy Bramley\n‘Evocative and gorgeous’ Phillipa Ashley\n‘Warm hearted fun, with a sprinkle of love.’ Holly Martin\nCan she spread Christmas cheer in Cornwall this year? 
All Meredith Verren has ever wanted is to escape the holiday season without having to wear a Christmas jumper. Her new job at the cosy gift shop in a picturesque Cornish tourist spot is making it impossible for her to maintain her scrooge-like manner. 
With their seasonal hampers on everyone’s wish list, Meredith must paste on a smile and fake some holiday cheer. Then she meets handsome new arrival, Finn, who wishes it could be Christmas every day and wants her to feel the same way too. 
Can she embrace the holly and the ivy before the decorations are packed away for another year? 
PRAISE FOR CRESSIDA McLAUGHLIN 
‘Perfect… sweet as a cream scone’ Cathy Bramley 
‘I loved it!’ Sarah Morgan 
‘A ray of reading sunshine’ Heidi Swain 
‘I absolutely love Cressida’s warm-hearted, romantic stories – they’re the perfect escape’ Rachael Lucas

Christmas Carols and a Cornish Cream Tea: The perfect heart-warming and romantic Christmas romance (The Cornish Cream Tea series) (Book 5)

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