READERS LOVE CHRISTINA JONES' UPLIFTING ROMANCE NOVELS! 'The easiest 5 star review as this is the most wonderful novel! The characters were fabulous and I couldn't put it down... can't recommend it highly enough!!' ***** Reader review 'Christina Jones has the descriptive prowess to paint a written picture of scenarios that allows the reader to easily imagine the settings! Recommend this book highly!' ***** Reader review 'I have enjoyed this book enormously... excellent read well worth reading' ***** Reader review 'This book is one of the best I've EVER read. So, so funny. It made me laugh till I cried. Brilliant' ***** Reader review 'Absolutely adored this book' ***** Reader review __________________________________________ A story of love, heartbreak and happiness, as two determined young women work against overwhelming odds... When Jasmine's beloved granddad dies, she is left an odd bequest in his will - his bookie's stall at Ampney Crucis dog racing stadium. Despite her snobbish parents' disgust, Jasmine is determined to make a success of the business. In London, single mum April works all hours for the dodgy Gillespie family, dreaming of the day her daughter's dad will return. When April helps collect a debt for the Gillespies, she is left with a manic greyhound named Cair Paravel - but her landlord's not going to like that... When the prestigious Frobisher's trophy comes up for grabs, the Gillespies will stop at nothing to have the race held at their venue -but Jasmine and her friends are determined to have it at Ampney Crucis... _________________________________________ Love Christina Jones' captivating tales? Then check out the fabulously joyful Summer at Sandcastle Cottage and Christmas at Sandcastle Cottage. You won't be disappointed!
READERS LOVE CHRISTINA JONES' SWEET AND UPLIFTING TALES! 'Loved every single moment of this marvellous story. I cried, smiled, and cheered inside... another triumph Christina!' ***** Reader review 'I absolutely loved this book.. The author has an engaging style of writing that pulls the reader in from the first page... Highly recommended' ***** Reader review 'Stayed up till the early hours as couldn't bear to put it down till I was finished... Lovely character's and disruptive words made me think I was right there with Clemmie' ***** Reader review 'Brilliant, can't put it down' ***** Reader review 'Always love Christina's books- really is a perfect summer read' ***** Reader review _________________________ It's the summer of 1969. An exciting time of music, fashion, peace and love... However, the Swinging Sixties appear to have by-passed the village of Ashcote. Seventeen-year-old Clemmie is thinking only of her A-levels, gaining a place at university and the long hot days stretching ahead. But when she meets the gorgeous Lewis Coleman-Beck, Clemmie's life changes in a split second and she's plunged, head-over-heels, into her very own Summer of Love. _________________________ Love Christina Jones' charming romances? Then check out the fabulously joyful Summer at Sandcastle Cottage and Christmas at Sandcastle Cottage. You won't be disappointed!
READERS LOVE CHRISTINA JONES' ENCHANTING TALES! 'A fantastic story, with twits and turns both in the air and on the ground. This book will keep you guessing until the very end!' ***** Reader review 'Another excellent book by Christina Jones... I can't get enough of them. Looking forward to reading my next one' ***** Reader review 'I totally and utterly loved this novel, what a fantastic well written wonderful story!' ***** Reader review 'Truly fantastic book there aren't enough stars for how brilliant Christina's books are' ***** Reader review 'Another brilliant book by Christina Jones. Well worth reading' ***** Reader review ___________________________________________________ Billie is sure that the future is going to be rosy... But just how wrong can one girl be? Billie Pascoe is determined to escape from her past mistakes, her present job, and her very uncertain future. Attempting to flee her problems, she opens a warehouse on the edge of a run-down air field - despite not knowing a thing about how to run a business. Her status as the world's biggest areophobe doesn't help either, but the biggest problem of all takes the form of Jonah Sullivan, the gorgeous pilot and plane-owner who walks into her life at the worst possible moment. Billie soon discovers exactly what Jonah has mind for her warehouse - and while she's not exactly sold by the idea of becoming a wing-walker, she soon learns how far her courage extends for love... ___________________________________________________ Love Christina Jones' entertaining sagas? Then check out the fabulously joyful Summer at Sandcastle Cottage and Christmas at Sandcastle Cottage. You won't be disappointed!
Christmas comes but once a year ... so get into the mood with this fantastic feast of festive tales. Comfort and Joy by Christina Jones After a dear old friend is taken into a nursing home, the remaining occupants of The Terrace expect their new neighbour to keep high standards. When single mother Holly and baby Star move in just days before Christmas, how much of a festive welcome will they receive? A Christmas Murder by Marsali Taylor When a dummy dressed as Santa is tied to the roof of Earl Patrick’s castle, everyone in town sees it as a yule time prank. But when something dead-looking bumps up against the hull of the Khalida in the middle of the night, the season takes a sinister turn. Santa Lives by Tricia Maw With her children at their father’s for Christmas, Tessa Stanton unsuspectingly finds herself in the most iconic romantic situation: girl meets naked boy with a Santa costume at the laundrette. No Smoke Without Fire by Bill Kitson Two seemingly closed-case crimes are reopened when fourteen year old Lauren finds a connection between them through some supernatural guidance. The Proof of The Pudding by Jane Wenham-Jones As winter comes around, a family is reminded that a traditional Christmas pudding is a magical thing. The brandy-coated raisins are as sweet and long-lasting as the memories they inspire. What The Dickens! by Caroline Dunford When Bertram comes to the Mullers’ estate for Christmas, everyone fears his bad mood might ruin the festivities. But after a ghostly prank goes awry, resulting in the disappearance of little Amelia, things suddenly get put into perspective. Merry Christmas Everyone by Jane Risdon Twister are losing their way – between spending another Christmas away from their families and working on an uninspiring album, the band are on the brink of breaking up. It will take a ghost of Christmas past to save them now. Family Matters by Jane Jackson Jess has changed a lot in thirty years, and so has Tom. When Christmas comes around with all its planned commitments and unexpected guests, will these two old flames find the time to give true love another chance?
Sparks are set to fly . . . Clemmie has a problem - she's had almost as many jobs as she's had birthdays and her love life is on the critical list. But with the big 3-0 looming, she's determined to transform herself from unemployed singleton to loved-up success. Trouble is Clemmie's dream job would be working for local entrepreneur Guy Devlin, owner of the famous pyrotechnics company, The Gunpowder Plot. He'd also be high on her list of candidates for significant other, too. But Guy has a whole veritable cargo hold of baggage - avaricious ex-wife and a host of monster ex-step children. He's not even looking for an assistant. Even if he was, a quirky amateur firework maker with a penchant for cream cakes and big explosions wouldn't be very high up on his list . . . Praise for Christina Jones: 'Magical' Heat 'Fabulous The Times 'A wonderful writer' Jill Mansell, author of AND NOW YOU'RE BACK 'H.E. Bates for the 21st Century' Katie Fforde 'Christina is simply THE BEST . . . I don't think she is capable of writing anything which isn't excellent' Reader review
READERS LOVE CHRISTINA JONES' UPLIFTING NOVELS! '... Christina is simply THE BEST... I don't think she is capable of writing anything which isn't excellent - I can only say GET IT, READ IT, ENJOY IT' ***** Reader review 'Loved this book. Light hearted witty, charming, and amusing book from start to finish. Village life fantasy, hilarious I couldn't put it down' ***** Reader review 'I loved ever part of this book and cannot recommend it enough. I will definitely be reading more by this author' ***** Reader review 'Wonderful characters and story coming together perfectly at the end. A very satisfying read. Looking forward to reading more of Christina's books' ***** Reader review 'Thank you very much indeed Christina Jones for a lovely light-hearted but gripping and entertaining read' ***** Reader review ___________________________________________________ When given the most unlikely opportunity - will they have the guts to take it? When Posy planned her wedding, she assumed that she would be at the altar, not skulking in the last pew wishing premature death on the bride. Lola planned her happily-ever-after for twenty-eight years. When a sudden death makes her homeless and jobless, she must leave the fancy biscuit trade without so much as a custard cream for the journey. The village of Steeple Fritton appears to be their only salvation. They have to utilise their assets or go under. But when the assets are a showman's traction engine, an ailing pub and a village full of eccentrics, the new life plan is not immediately obvious to either of them. ___________________________________________________ Love Christina Jones' heartwarming sagas? Then check out the fabulously joyful Summer at Sandcastle Cottage and Christmas at Sandcastle Cottage. You won't be disappointed!
THIS BOOK IS A DELIGHT. WARM, FUNNY AND FULL OF LOVE!' Katie Fforde, author of A Springtime Affair 'LOVELY, SUNSHINEY . . . A TREAT' Carole Matthews, author of Sunny Days and Sea Breezes ___________________________ "...Before anyone or anything else could stop her, she pulled the flimsy airmail letter from her pocket and opened it. The writing was black, small, and cursive, and there was a lot of it . . ." THE SUNNIEST AND MOST UPLIFTING AUTHOR RETURNS! ___________________________ DISCOVER WHY READERS LOVE CHRISTINA JONES . . . ***** 'If I could give this more than 5 stars I would . . . it goes all the way to 11! This is one of the loveliest books I have genuinely ever read. It just bathes you in sunshine' Reader review ***** "Left me with a massive smile on my face and great warmth in my heart" Netgalley reviewer ***** "Lovely and sunny, with the right mix of drama and romance . . . The chip shop, the beach and the sunshine just add to the joy" Netgalley reviewer ***** "I've been reading Christina's books for longer than I care to remember . . . I would wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone" Netgalley reviewer ***** "A wonderful book of a family built up of friendships . . . Just loved it" Amazon reviewer ***** "So great to see Christiana Jones back writing again . . . Left me with a massive smile on my face and great warmth in my heart" Amazon reviewer ___________________________ After trials, tears and a torturous break-up, Kitty Appleby has finally found where she's meant to be. Tumbledown Sandcastle Cottage, in the delightful seaside village of Firefly Common, is home, and Kitty's eccentric band of friends and neighbours are enjoying a glorious summer. There's just one tiny little problem. Sandcastle Cottage doesn't belong to them. And Mavis Mullholland, Kitty's landlord, is on her way home from her round-the-world cruise . . . Kitty can't bear to lose the community that's welcomed her in. But secretly, she can't bear to leave Sandcastle Cottage without finding out more about the mysterious and enigmatic Vinny . . . Why can't she stop thinking about him, when she's faced with losing everything? ___________________________ FONT="+1"PRAISE FOR CHRISTINA JONES 'MAGICAL' Heat 'FABULOUS' The Times 'A WONDERFUL WRITER' Jill Mansell, author of AND NOW YOU'RE BACK/FONT
Fun, charming and romantic, this feel-good read is a real treat' Closer - praise for Christina Jones Nell Bradley’s family all work flat-out to keep Bradleys’ Mammoth Fun Fair in business. They’re expecting her to take the traditional showman’s route and make a suitable match with Ross Percival, who, with his state-of-the-art hydraulic touring rides, will bring traditional Bradleys into the twenty-first century. But Nell doesn’t love Ross, and still harbours dreams of an old-fashioned steam funfair, so when she discovers a dilapidated antique roundabout with carved horses for sale, she buys it and arranges to have it renovated without her family’s knowledge. But what she hadn’t realised is that the horses come with their own very sexy restorer...
When aromatherapist Sukie Ambrose starts using her cottage garden as inspiration - and for raw ingredients in her products - she thinks she's on track to save money while offering her clients a way of de-stressing and relaxing. However, Sukie lives in a village where strange things have been known to happen. She discovers that her new improved lotions and potions are making her massages distinctly magical - and producing more star-crossed lovers than Shakespeare could ever dream of . . . Praise for Christina Jones: 'Magical' Heat 'Fabulous The Times 'A wonderful writer' Jill Mansell, author of AND NOW YOU'RE BACK 'H.E. Bates for the 21st Century' Katie Fforde 'Christina is simply THE BEST . . . I don't think she is capable of writing anything which isn't excellent' Reader review
READERS LOVE CHRISTINA JONES' UPLIFTING ROMANCE NOVELS! 'This book has everything, laughter, sadness, romance, marriage all our together in a lovely captivating story, lovely read to sit and dream' ***** Reader review 'Wonderful story. Characters seemed so real... a lovely romantic story that keeps you gripped' ***** Reader review 'I really enjoyed this heartwarming story. Written sensitively I couldn't wait to see what happened in the end. I would recommend this book' ***** Reader review 'An enchanting story of heartache as well as love. A sequel would be great!' ***** Reader review 'Another favourite authoress of mine. A little tension, great characterisation, and a lovely ending' ***** Reader review _________________ A recipe for love... After nearly 25 years of marriage, Rosie's life seems to be falling apart. Her husband, Leon, tells her he's leaving her, her three children are very unhappy and unsettled, and even her beloved home, Honeysuckle House, is at risk. Without Leon and the painful disruption to everyone's lives, the family is also finding it hard to cope with the running of the family restaurant, Cookery Nook. However, although Rosie could never have imagined it, Leon's leaving isn't the end, but a new beginning for everyone... _________________ Love Christina Jones' charming romances? Then check out the fabulously joyful Summer at Sandcastle Cottage and Christmas at Sandcastle Cottage. You won't be disappointed!
READERS LOVE THIS CAPTIVATING TALE FROM JANE RISDON AND CHRISTINA JONES! 'Absolutely enchanting book which took me right back to the late 60s...' ***** Reader review 'Loved the characters...loved the story...loved the book!!' ***** Reader review 'WOW WOW WOW absolutely loved this book. So cleverly written...' ***** Reader review 'I loved this book. I loved stepping back in time and the music played through my head as if it was real!' ***** Reader review 'An excellent job, well done, and heartily recommended' ***** Reader review ___________________________________________________ Two women, one love story. June 1968. Renza falls head over heels for heartthrob guitarist Scott. But, after a romantic summer together, they are torn apart when Renza's family moves away. December 1968. On the night she believes to be her last, Stella meets Scott at a local dance. He's the most beautiful boy she's ever seen and if this one night is all they have, she'll take it. As the colourful and final year of the sixties dawns, the question is: can there be only one woman for Scott? ___________________________________________________
READERS LOVE CHRISTINA JONES' UPLIFTING ROMANCE NOVELS! 'Excellent book would recommend author very easy to read, ideal holiday reading' ***** Reader review 'Totally enjoyed this book!! Was so easy to get into and keep reading. Kept me page turning and guessing until the end' ***** Reader review 'Well written, funny with charming characters' ***** Reader review 'Another excellent book written by Christina Jones.It is well written and absorbs you in the story' ***** Reader review 'Great story wanted it to go on forever' ***** Reader review ________________________________________ After a heartbreaking deception, Stephanie Gibson decides to move to the south coast and work as a nanny for the large and scatty Matthews family. They're friendly and eccentric and Stephanie soon settles in. However, when she finds herself falling in love again, spectres from the past loom up. Has Stephanie made another mistake, and will she ever be able to trust anyone again? _________________________________________ Love Christina Jones' charming tales? Then check out the fabulously joyful Summer at Sandcastle Cottage and Christmas at Sandcastle Cottage. You won't be disappointed!
Life simply couldn't be better for Erin Boswell. At twenty-seven, she is engaged to the simply divine Jay Keskar - and every minute of her day currently revolves around planning the wedding of her dreams. Until, that is, Jay's parents announce that they want to 'discuss' things - and this is when Erin's wedding heaven turns into her wedding hell ...Tavish and Deena are Indian and have very firm beliefs about the form of wedding their only son should have. Of course, they say, Erin will be wearing a sari. And of course all the Indian pre-wedding ritual ceremonies - including tilak, mehendi, sangeet - will be observed. As Bollywood comes to Berkshire, can East eventually meet West in perfect harmony? And if not, will Erin and Jay's dream wedding even take place?
Be careful what you wish for . . . When city-girl Amber arrives to spend the summer in a small village, the only stars she recognises are the ones she reads about in her glossy celeb magazines. So, she's stunned to find herself surrounded by neighbours who organise their entire lives around constellation customs and the astral calendar. More scarily, Amber finds that the villagers actually believe that the stars and moon can work magic. Amber remains loudly sceptical, but having grown fond of her new friends - especially the gorgeously enigmatic Lewis - and assuming that it's all a bit of harmless fun, she hurls herself into the star-ceremonies and moon-myths on the grounds that if you can't beat 'em, join 'em and any excuse for a party. But when something totally inexplicable happens as a result of one of Amber's half-hearted celestial incantations, she begins to wonder if maybe, just maybe, there's more to magic than meets the eye . . . Praise for Christina Jones: 'Magical' Heat 'Fabulous' The Times 'A wonderful writer' Jill Mansell, author of And Now You're Back 'H.E. Bates for the 21st Century' Katie Fforde 'Christina is simply THE BEST . . . I don't think she is capable of writing anything which isn't excellent' Reader review
The first instalment in the addictively charming Milton St John Trilogy! Falling in love is easy. Staying in love is something else altogether... 'Christina Jones is one of the best writers I have ever read - her books are funny, sad, amusing, all at the same time' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Real reader review 'Could not put this down! Well written and I fell totally in love with the setting, all the characters and wished it didn't come to an end' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Real reader review 'As usual brilliant love Christina Jones, another great and funny read would recommend' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Real reader review 'Brilliant - loved it - great story and characters - totally absorbing' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Real reader review ___________________________________________________ Maddy Beckett lives in the horse-racing village of Milton St John. Recovered from a disastrous love-affair and running her own small business, she's happy being single until she meets and falls for the gorgeous Drew Fitzgerald. Everything about Drew is perfect - until his cool and impossibly elegant wife appears on the scene. Maddy loves Drew, but doesn't know if she loves him enough to become "the other woman"? Morally, it's out of the question, but physically . . . ? Has their relationship got what it takes to go the distance? YOUR FAVOURITE AUTHORS LOVE CHRISTINA JONES 'A wonderful writer' - JILL MANSELL 'Warm, funny and full of love!' - KATIE FFORDE 'Lovely, sunshiney . . . a treat!' - CAROLE MATTHEWS ___________________________________________________ Love Christina Jones' charming romances? Then pre-order Weddings at Sandcastle Cottage: the brand-new, absolutely heartwarming, novel now!
The final instalment in the addictively charming The Milton St John Trilogy! Readers LOVE Christina Jones' enthralling tales! 'As feel-good and cosy as a goosedown duvet' JILL MANSELL 'Awesome page turner by an author who never fails to enthral me. Fantastically written, the book is lethally addictive!' ***** Reader review 'This woman is absolutely amazing, draws you in so you keep on reading whenever you can' ***** Reader review 'Brilliant, could not put this book down!!' ***** Reader review 'Loved it and didn't want it to end!' ***** Reader review 'Another brilliant read I have to read more from Christina jones!' ***** Reader review ___________________________________________________ No-one ever promised that falling in love was going to be easy... Jemima Carlisle's father lost their home, their money, and even her mother through his gambling addiction, so it's hardly surprising that his daughter hates everything to do with horseracing with a passion. Opening a bookshop in Milton St John, a village right in the middle of all the biggest race training yards in the country, isn't the brightest thing she's ever done. The bookshop suddenly becoming the focus for village intrigue doesn't exactly help matters, but when Jemima falls for jump jockey and lady-killer Charlie Somerset, she quickly learns that jumping to conclusions is bound to end in disaster... ___________________________________________________ Love Christina Jones' captivating novels? Then check out the fabulously joyful Summer at Sandcastle Cottage and Christmas at Sandcastle Cottage. You won't be disappointed!
The second instalment in the addictively charming The Milton St John Trilogy! Readers LOVE Christina Jones' uplifting romance novels! 'Warm, witty and wonderful' KATIE FFORDE 'The whole series is excellent and each story quite different. Good characters and story line. Pure escapism' ***** Reader review 'Christina is a magnificent writer! Reading her work is like watching episode after episode of a great drama... I love her work!' ***** Reader review 'This lady is fantastic, all her books are amazing and you can never put them down... Can't wait for more' ***** Reader review 'Really enjoyed reading this book. Full of humour and a lovely story' ***** Reader review 'Very entertaining & well written story' ***** Reader review ___________________________________________________ Is mixing business with pleasure ever really worth the risk? Georgia Drummond and her grandmother, Cecilia, run a small but successful transport company. When gorgeous Rory Faulkner walks into her life - both personally and professionally - Georgia is delighted. Then things start to go very wrong: the business loses clients and a series of accidents looks more and more suspicious. Is there any connection between Rory's arrival and the problems? Is Rory who he claims to be? And is Georgia prepared to lose the man she loves and run the risk to find out? ___________________________________________________ Love Christina Jones' fun and feelgood family stories? Then check out the absolutely heartwarming Summer at Sandcastle Cottage!
One midsummer's day, Phoebe Bowler - a star-sign demon - should have returned home an ecstatically happy new bride. Instead, she's been jilted at the altar. In need of sympathy, perhaps she could turn to her neighbour, the dishy Rocky Lancaster? But, with problems of his own, he's turned into Mr. Grumpy and wants to be left alone. That is until Essie Rivers arrives on the scene, and Phoebe and Rocky's paths seem destined to collide with a very big bump. Essie knows far more about astrology, person-ology, numerology - any '-ology' you care to mention - than Phoebe has ever heard of. But it is the secret magic of 'birthday-ology' that catches Phoebe's eye. Can she really use a birthday to find her perfect match, or set her and Rocky back on the path to happiness? Phoebe thinks so, but that's when things start to go really wrong . . . Praise for Christina Jones: 'Magical' Heat 'Fabulous The Times 'A wonderful writer' Jill Mansell, author of AND NOW YOU'RE BACK 'H.E. Bates for the 21st Century' Katie Fforde 'Christina is simply THE BEST . . . I don't think she is capable of writing anything which isn't excellent' Reader review
First impressions don't have to be everything. But second, third, fourth impressions create a reputation, and those are hard to break. In the public eye, where everybody is tuned in to your every move, and behind the scenes, where certain people are privy to the real you... or at least what they perceive you to be. Jordan Johnson is a man under pressure - from his teammates, fans, family, and the one person who wants to see him succeed as badly as he wants it for himself. He'll do whatever he has to in order to not let anyone down... and maybe find an unanticipated connection along the way. Nicole Richardson is a woman with a purpose - prove herself worthy of her place in a male-dominated field. Fiercely competitive, wielder of tough love and motivation, and terrible at dealing with things outside of her control. Between making sure the players are thriving, and coping with a changing family dynamic, a relationship isn't even on her radar. Denying their chemistry would be a waste of words, but giving in isn't an option. A season on the line. Reputations at stake. The threat of seeing their personal lives played out on the evening highlights. With all of that swirling around them, Jordan and Nicole have to decide if it's worth the effort to make the play... or take a knee. Love Belvin and Christina C. Jones collaborate on a series of football romance, staring two football greats who so happen to be in for the biggest play of their lives: for their hearts. Quarterback, Trent Bailey, and wide receiver, Jordan Johnson, give their all out on the green. But what happens when the two friends encounter true love? Take on Connecticut Kings' finest and journey through their discovery of developing themselves as men, and exploring love.
READERS LOVE CHRISTINA JONES' UPLIFTING ROMANCE NOVELS! 'Delightful, warm hearted, easy to read book... Just the thing to cheer you up after a bad day' ***** Reader review 'This was an excellent novel, the author gave her all to this story' ***** Reader review 'Always feel so uplifted by the end of the book! Onto the next!' ***** Reader review 'A really lovely family story. The characters were fantastic and made you feel involved with the story' ***** Reader review 'Very good warm-hearted story. Enjoyable reading' ***** Reader review _______________ Home is where the heart is... Bob and Amy Phillips and their four grown-up children run Lavender Cabs in the small Berkshire market town of Appleford. Everyone is involved. The business has grown - through three generations - into a thriving taxi and garage business. But when Bob is taken ill, he and Amy decide to retire to Devon, but to do this they would have to sell the business which would throw the entire family's lives into turmoil... ________________ Love Christina Jones' charming romances? Then check out the fabulously joyful Summer at Sandcastle Cottage and Christmas at Sandcastle Cottage. You won't be disappointed!
The fabulous prequel in the addictively charming The Milton St John Trilogy! Readers LOVE Christina Jones' uplifting romance novels! 'Another fantastic novel by Christina Jones, it has you captured from start to finish, well written and presented' ***** Reader review 'An excellent and pleasing story. I am used to read books by Christina and this one is an excellent one' ***** Reader review 'Christina Jones writes wonderfully romantic escapes, the characters become friends and pop up in other stories. Just perfect' ***** Reader review 'Great story & characters... Dive right in to (any of) Christina Jones books - you won't regret it' ***** Reader review 'Excellent book as ever - brilliant prequel' ***** Reader review _________________________________________________ All is fair in Love and War... But who takes the crown in this battle with desire? Rosa Brennan loves her job as stable jockey at the Victoriana Grange racing stables in rural Berkshire, where wealthy Jersey-based owner Kit Pedersen keeps his string of top-class horses. But her happiness and the entire future of Victoriana Grange is suddenly thrown into jeopardy by the arrival of the beautiful and arrogant Claudia Rochelle who is determined that Kit should move his horses elsewhere. When Kit and Rosa meet for the first time sparks fly - but Rosa is determined that Kit mustn't take his horses away - while Claudia, sensing a growing attraction between Kit and Rosa - is equally determined that she will win... __________________________________________________ Love Christina Jones' sweet romances? Then check out the absolutely heartwarming, feelgood new novel: Summer at Sandcastle Cottage!
YOUR FAVOURITE AUTHORS LOVE CHRISTINA JONES! 'Bucolic charm' KATIE FFORDE 'Bursting with sparkle and joy . . . Christina Jones is a wonderful writer' JILL MANSELL 'Fabulous . . . Engaging' The Times 'Magical' Heat READERS LOVE SANDCASTLE COTTAGE! 'What an incredibly happy-making story' ***** 'A wonderful but too short seasonal story' ***** 'What a wonderful uplifting tale' ***** 'Perfect . . . Heartily recommended' ***** As with so many things in Kitty Appleby's life, falling in love with Sandcastle Cottage, in the seaside village of Firefly Common, on a bitterly cold day, was a monumental mistake. Kitty doesn't need to move. Kitty is perfectly happy with her nice home, her dependable boyfriend and her steady job in Reading. Or so she thinks . . . But three weeks before Christmas, with the snow forecast to be thundering in from Siberia, Kitty suddenly has none of these things. As Kitty and her increasing band of waifs and strays find themselves desperately seeking somewhere to rent, they can only hope that somewhere, someone might feel moved by the spirit of Christmas . . . And don't miss the dazzlingly delightful, brand-new novel from Christina Jones! SUMMER AT SANDCASTLE COTTAGE is available now in ebook and paperback
For Cleo Moon, some things just never go according to plan . . . Newly single and unemployed, Cleo Moon ups and moves to the gloriously rustic hamlet of Lovers Knot. With its host of mad but delightful neighbours, she very soon feels at home, especially when she finds 'The Most Beautiful Boy in the World' slumped on her doorstep - the drop-dead-gorgeous and achingly-upper-class Dylan Maguire. But when she is given the taxing task of organising the annual Harvest shindig, things become a little more complicated for Cleo. Dusting off an old book on wine-making, she decides to concoct a new harvest tipple, and by the time she's uncorked the first bottle, nothing in Lovers Knot will ever be the same again . . . Praise for Christina Jones: 'Magical' Heat 'Fabulous The Times 'A wonderful writer' Jill Mansell, author of AND NOW YOU'RE BACK 'H.E. Bates for the 21st Century' Katie Fforde 'Christina is simply THE BEST . . . I don't think she is capable of writing anything which isn't excellent' Reader review
READERS LOVE CHRISTINA JONES' MARVELOUSLY MAGICAL NOVELLAS! 'Another thoroughly enjoyable read from my favourite author... Light hearted, humorous and fun' ***** Reader review 'Definitely a winner. I loved this book from start to finish and it has left me wanting more... Although this was a short story it was a terrific read and I loved it' ***** Reader review 'Marvellous & wonderful story... Thanks for this Christina! Love your books' ***** Reader review 'Loved it!! Brilliant short story which makes you very eager to read the next book... Well done Christina yet again another great read' ***** Reader review 'Heart warming story. Loved it!' ***** Reader review ___________________________________________________ A Hazy Hassocks Winter Story. In the cold, dark, and surprisingly snowy days of early December, Mitzi and Joel are planning a secret wedding with minimum fuss in a luxury hotel in the nearby village of Apple Hinton. After sneaking off guiltily one Friday afternoon, disaster strikes when their car breaks down in the middle of nowhere and they're forced to seek shelter in the rural hamlet of Pedlars Puddle. Mischief abounds as the snow gets thicker - will Mitzi and Joel even make it to the church on time?___________________________________________________ Love Christina Jones' charming romances? Then check out the fabulously joyful Summer at Sandcastle Cottage and Christmas at Sandcastle Cottage. You won't be disappointed!
Hubble bubble, toil and trouble, casserole burn and intrigues double. Mitzi Blessing is on the scrapheap: forced into a very early retirement, a lifetime of organising the church flower rota and making cricket teas seems to loom gloomily ahead of her. With her two daughters seemingly happily settled, Mitzi is determined not to dwindle quietly into serene old age and sets about organising and revitalising Hazy Hassocks, the small rural community she has lived in all her life. However, with the discovery of her grandmother's cookery book in the attic, life for Mitzi and her friends and family starts to get very interesting. Full of old-fashioned recipes with enchanting names like 'Wishes Come True Pie', 'Mischief Night Cake', and 'Powers of Persuasion Pudding' - Granny's dishes provide a nourishing meal, but they also seem to have some very surprising side effects indeed . . . Praise for Christina Jones: 'Magical' Heat 'Fabulous' The Times 'A wonderful writer' Jill Mansell, author of And Now You're Back 'H. E. Bates for the 21st Century' Katie Fforde 'Christina is simply THE BEST . . . I don't think she is capable of writing anything which isn't excellent' Reader review
Spiced with her own very special brand of humour, and with guest appearances from Drew - Tumbling Bay's trainer - and Maddy from GOING THE DISTANCE, Christina Jones brings her great storytelling gifts to a new and exciting romance that will make you laugh - and cry.
The formative power of a congregation serves as a primary catalyst for human development. A congregation also forms a person’s life. Congregations are often well-versed in matters of Christian formation and spiritual maturation. But what about how human beings develop as people? Insights from human development, also known as developmental psychology, provide an additional lens through which one can understand how humans are formed throughout life. Working with 30 congregations, the authors developed learning experiences, presented here as case studies, so that participants designed experiences that support human development at the intersection of congregational practices and various aspects of life (parenting, social justice, vocation, the arts, and more). Participating congregations extended beyond the volunteer-based organization to be one of the primary places where people learned to be more human using the simple yet multi-dimensioned phrase. The Formative Power of Your Congregation is written for clergy and laity who long for a congregation that supports human flourishing as much or more than the growth or existence of the church. We will introduce you to a framework of how congregations participate in the development of human beings. Furthermore, you will be introduced to particular congregations that, applying the framework, support participant growth in eight markers that support the flourishing of a person’s life. Moving churches from a loose volunteer association, you will learn how your congregation can form people in lives of meaning and purpose.
READERS LOVE CHRISTINA JONES' UPLIFTING NOVELLAS! 'With potions and magic and fantastic characters, every word was a delicious morsel to be savoured. Brilliant!' ***** Reader review 'Christina Jones- you really know how to keep me smiling and how to make me laugh... Your fiction really makes my days brighter' ***** Reader review 'A glorious read as always from Christina Jones. Once started - unputdownable!' ***** Reader review 'Loved it!!!! I love all of Christina's novels' ***** Reader review 'A wonderful "enchanting" novella' ***** Reader review ___________________________________________________ Mitzi Blessing is back! It's high summer in Hazy Hassocks and to welcome the new vicar, the Baby Boomers are putting on a charity show in the village hall. With Trilby Man overseeing the event, Mitzi making the refreshments, and YaYa Bordello in charge of the show-stopping finale... What could possibly go wrong? ___________________________________________________ Love Christina Jones' charming romances? Then check out the fabulously joyful Summer at Sandcastle Cottage and Christmas at Sandcastle Cottage. You won't be disappointed!
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