Two lonely bookworms. An unexpected friendship. A library that needs their help 'A touching story of a friendship between a troubled teenager, a yoga-practising farming woman in her seventies and a local library. A delight!' – Sunday Times bestselling author Katie Fforde Teenager Tom has always blended into the background of life. After a row with his dad and facing an unhappy future at the dog food factory, he escapes to the library. Pensioner Maggie has been happily alone with her beloved novels for ten years – at least, that's what she tells herself. When they meet, they recognise something in each other that will change both their lives for ever. Then the library comes under threat of closure, and they must join forces to prove that it's not just about books – it's the heart of their community. They are determined to save it – because some things are worth fighting for. EVEN MORE PRAISE FOR THE LIBRARY! 'Such a heart-warming and thought-provoking novel! A touching tale of true friendship, overcoming adversity and the genuine joy books can bring to our lives' – Jill Mansell 'A touching tale that will warm your heart and put a smile on your face' – Hazel Prior 'A story that was deeply moving, and ultimately uplifting... Definitely recommended – it was one of my best reads this year' – Janet Gover 'Heart-rending and inspiring in equal measures. A wonderful story. I adored it!' – Celia Anderson 'Beautifully and sensitively written, the characterisation is superb!' – Sue Moorcroft 'Absolutely LOVED IT! It's Bella's best book yet! A glorious heartfelt novel' – Christie Barlow 'The Library is a beautifully uplifting story full of wit, warmth and tender moments, with community at its heart and characters you truly care about' – Cressida McLaughlin 'I absolutely loved this book. Heart-warming with genuine characters, the plot pulled me in and I was rooting for the library every step of the way. A great tonic for the times and highly recommended!' – Talli Roland 'A truly special book, brimming with charm, heartwrenching moments and inspiring characters. The Library is one of those feel-good books that is sure to delight readers' – Carmel Harrington, author of The Moon Over Kilmore Quay
Tis the season.... for a Christmas cynic to have his frozen heart melted by festive magic. When Christmas-hating Sam moves to Holly Cross, he thinks he's found the perfect home, until he discovers that, each year, Holly Cross transforms into the most Christmassy village in the whole country... Blythe is just one sale away from being Real Estate Agent of the Month, so she twists the truth to sell a home to city boy Sam, who is looking for the perfect house in the perfect location. Little does he know he's just bought a cottage in the middle of the most Christmassy village in the country. And if there's one thing Sam loathes, it's Christmas. Sam's arrival puts Holly Cross's chance to win the title of Britain's Most Perfect Christmas Village now in jeopardy, and the villagers are soon up in arms. Meanwhile, Sam is in his own personal hell surrounded by fairy lights and everyone is looking to Blythe to fix things. But as the festive season looms, maybe there's more than just Christmas in Holly Cross for Sam to fall in love with...
This is the first part in a heartwarming four-part serial from Bella Osborne. Regan is holding a winning lottery ticket. Goodbye to the boyfriend who never had her back, and so long to the job she can’t stand! Except it’s all a bit too good to be true...
‘A lovely, sunshiney story, bursting with wit and joy’ – MILLY JOHNSON ‘Has the Bella Osborne hallmark combination of wit, wonderful characters and meaningful conflicts ... a fantastic read’ – SUE MOORCROFT PART 3 of the new summery rom com from Bella Osborne, full of laughter, love and life’s twists and turns!
Olivia Bingham is unlucky in love... She's been ghosted more times than she can count, but this Christmas brings a glimmer of hope: Fraser Douglas, a Scottish chef working at an idyllic hotel in the Highlands. He's sweet and sensitive, thoughtful and funny, not to mention incredibly good looking – but there's a catch. They've never actually met. When Olivia tries to show her friends the hunky new man in her life, Fraser's online dating profile has vanished, and Olivia fears the worst. Frustrated and wounded, she decides she's going to confront Fraser – face to face, in Scotland. But when she arrives, things don't go exactly as planned. Worse still, Fraser doesn't seem to have any idea who she is... *** PRAISE FOR BELLA OSBORNE: 'Such a heart-warming and thought-provoking novel!' Jill Mansell 'A touching tale that will warm your heart and put a smile on your face' Hazel Prior 'A story that was deeply moving, and ultimately uplifting... Definitely recommended – it was one of my best reads this year' Janet Gover 'Heart-rending and inspiring in equal measures. A wonderful story. I adored it!' Celia Anderson 'Beautifully and sensitively written, the characterisation is superb!' Sue Moorcroft 'Absolutely LOVED IT! It's Bella's best book yet! A glorious heartfelt novel' Christie Barlow 'The Library is a beautifully uplifting story full of wit, warmth and tender moments, with community at its heart and characters you truly care about' Cressida McLaughlin 'I absolutely loved this book. A great tonic for the times and highly recommended!' Talli Roland 'A truly special book, brimming with charm, heartwrenching moments and inspiring characters' Carmel Harrington
‘A lovely, sunshiney story, bursting with wit and joy’ – MILLY JOHNSON ‘Has the Bella Osborne hallmark combination of wit, wonderful characters and meaningful conflicts ... a fantastic read’ – SUE MOORCROFT PART 1 of the new summery rom com from Bella Osborne, full of laughter, love and life’s twists and turns!
‘A lovely, sunshiney story, bursting with wit and joy’ – MILLY JOHNSON ‘Has the Bella Osborne hallmark combination of wit, wonderful characters and meaningful conflicts ... a fantastic read’ – SUE MOORCROFT The brand-new summer romcom from Bella Osborne, full of laughter, love and life’s twists and turns!
‘A lovely, sunshiney story, bursting with wit and joy’ – MILLY JOHNSON ‘Has the Bella Osborne hallmark combination of wit, wonderful characters and meaningful conflicts ... a fantastic read’ – SUE MOORCROFT PART 4 of the new summery rom com from Bella Osborne, full of laughter, love and life’s twists and turns!
‘A lovely, sunshiney story, bursting with wit and joy’ – MILLY JOHNSON ‘Has the Bella Osborne hallmark combination of wit, wonderful characters and meaningful conflicts ... a fantastic read’ – SUE MOORCROFT PART 2 of the new summery rom com from Bella Osborne, full of laughter, love and life’s twists and turns!
Winner of the Jane Wenham-Jones Award for Romantic Comedy 2022 This is the first part in a four-part serial from Bella Osborne. Ruby’s life is about to change for ever...
‘An absolute joy to read... Plenty of humour and romance... A glorious read that I devoured in a couple of afternoons in the garden. I was able to lose myself in the story... Fabulous’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One blind date. One chance encounter. One-life changing moment.
This is the fourth part of a new heart-warming and feel-good romantic comedy as a four-part serial. ‘An absolutely perfect ending to the four parts... Romantic, nail-biting and funny in all the right places!’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ True love is never one-size-fits-all...
This is the first part of a new heart-warming and feel-good romantic comedy as a four-part serial. ‘Had me hooked from the first chapter and kept me on my toes the entire time! I fell in love with the characters and the romance!’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This will be Ella’s eighth time down the aisle...
Winner of the Jane Wenham-Jones Award for Romantic Comedy 2022 This is the third part in a four-part serial from Bella Osborne. Ruby’s life is about to change for ever...
Winner of the Jane Wenham-Jones Award for Romantic Comedy 2022 This is the second part in a four-part serial from Bella Osborne. Ruby’s life is about to change for ever...
This is the third part of a new heart-warming and feel-good romantic comedy as a four-part serial. ‘The fun, laughter, mysteries and on/off romances continue... So many laugh-out-loud moments... Wonderful characters... I can't wait to read the final instalment. I'm just loving this story!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Heartwarming and funny from an exciting new talent’ – Katie Fforde Shortlisted for Contemporary Romantic Novel of the Year 2017 She’ll do whatever it takes to keep this family together...
‘A well written and very intriguing tale that I really enjoyed.’ – Katie Fforde Nominated in the Contemporary Romance category at the Romantic Novelists’ Association RoNA Awards 2016
Winner of the Jane Wenham-Jones Award for Romantic Comedy 2022 This is the fourth part in a four-part serial from Bella Osborne. Ruby’s life is about to change for ever...
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