Tilly Tennant widmet sich in ihren Werken gegenwärtigen gesellschaftlichen Themen mit Fokus auf menschliche Beziehungen und die Psychologie der Charaktere. Ihr Stil zeichnet sich durch Empathie und die Fähigkeit aus, feine emotionale Nuancen einzufangen, was es den Lesern ermöglicht, sich tief in die Handlung einzufühlen. Durch fesselnde Erzählungen erforscht sie Themen wie Liebe, Verlust und die Suche nach Identität in der modernen Welt. Ihr Schreiben wird für seine Aufrichtigkeit und Einsicht geschätzt.
Voller Träume zog Hattie vor zwei Jahren nach Paris. Nun steht sie vor den Trümmern ihres Lebens: Job weg, Mann weg, kein Geld für eine Wohnung. Geknickt kehrt sie in das verschlafene Dörfchen Gillypuddle in Dorset zurück. Doch Aufgeben ist für Hattie keine Option, ein neuer Job muss her! Und so heuert sie auf dem Gnadenhof für Esel an. Vom ersten Tag an ist sie begeistert. Nicht nur von den Eseln, auch der attraktive Tierarzt Seth hat es ihr angetan. Nur ihre Chefin Jo bleibt ihr gegenüber wortkarg und abweisend. Doch der Hof steckt in Schwierigkeiten, und damit die alten Esel ihr Zuhause behalten, muss Hattie einen Weg finden, zu Jo durchzudringen ...
Als die Waffelbäckerei ihrer Großeltern schließen muss, bricht es Sadie fast das Herz. Kurzerhand kündigt sie ihren Job und entschließt sich dazu, die kleine Waffelbäckerei am Meer gemeinsam mit ihrer Oma Gammy wieder zu eröffnen. Ihr Vorhaben droht jedoch im Fiasko zu enden. Gammy ist nicht mehr die Jüngste - sie wird immer vergesslicher. Zum Glück greift Sadie ihre Jugendliebe Declan unter die Arme. Das Gefühlschaos ist allerdings vorprogrammiert, als ihr auch noch der charmante und neu zugezogene Luke immer häufiger über den Weg läuft. Plötzlich ist alles verwirrend, aber Sadie weiß: Wenn sie die kleine Waffelbäckerei retten will, braucht sie dringend einen Plan und all ihre Zuversicht ...
Set in the charming village of Linnetford, the story unfolds in a warm farmhouse kitchen filled with the delightful scents of fruitcake and gingerbread. Here, the passion for baking becomes the catalyst for bringing together two lonely souls, offering a heartwarming exploration of love, connection, and the magic of festive traditions.
Welcome to the café on Marigold Marina, where the smell of freshly baked cakes fills the air, the boats bob merrily in the mellow evening sun and an unexpected meeting means the chance to love again-- When Rosie inherits the café on Marigold Marina after her husband’s tragic death, she is determined to pour her heart into his dream. Nine months later, as she serves coffee and cakes to customers, she is all smiles and laughter. But when the sunshine-yellow doors of the café are closed, she allows her heart to break all over again. Rosie doesn’t have much room in her life for anything but the café. But when Kit, the owner of a bookshop barge, starts to come by regularly for lunch, she finds it difficult to ignore his dark eyes, dishevelled curls and warm smile. As the pair grow closer, and Kit teaches Rosie how to swim in the sparkling marina waters, Rosie begins to hope that she might get a second chance at happiness. But just as she is letting herself open her heart for a second time, she discovers the shocking secret that the husband she loved for so many years kept hidden from her. And when Kit disappears when she needs him the most, she closes her café for good and leaves the marina. But has she cut herself off too quickly? Will moving away allow her to move on? Or can she only find true happiness if she learns to trust again? An absolutely gorgeous and heartwarming read about what can happen when you leave your comfort zone and listen to your heart. Fans of Shari Low, Heidi Swain and Nicola May will fall in love with The Café at Marigold Marina
Set against a picturesque backdrop of cornflower blue skies and fragrant apple blossoms, Lizzie Lovell embarks on a new chapter at the mill on Magnolia Lane. As she navigates her fresh start, she finds herself drawn to a romance that may be forbidden, raising questions about love and loyalty. The story promises a blend of charm and tension as Lizzie grapples with her feelings and the implications of her choices.
A festive surprise turns into an unexpected romance when a charming stranger arrives on Christmas Day. As Nah navigates her feelings and the magic of the holiday season, she discovers that love can come in the most surprising forms. The story unfolds with themes of joy, connection, and the enchantment of unexpected encounters during the most wonderful time of the year.
"As Christmas cheer fills Sparrow Street with excitement, grieving widow Nina is having a hard time. December is always a difficult month to face without her beloved husband Gray, the days feel long and bleak, and to cap it all, she's just lost her job.So when Nina hears that Sparrow Street's Community Garden, one of Gray's favourite places, is to be put up for sale she knows she must do something. Filled with purpose, she gathers the residents of Sparrow Street around her to turn the neglected patch of land into a Garden of Memories. Working with her neighbours, single mum Kelly and eighty-year-old Ada, Nina soon finds that she's not the only lonely soul on Sparrow Street. And as the community comes together and the garden flourishes, Nina can't help but be drawn to Irish gardener Colm with his sparkling blue eyes and kind heart, finding herself confiding in him about all her recent troubles.But just as Colm and Nina grow closer and he opens up to her about his own secret loss, Colm's estranged wife returns from Scotland, wanting to try again. Nina knows she should let the man she's falling for go - it's the right thing to do. But what if fate has other plans in store? Will the beautiful garden on Sparrow Street have brought two people together only for Nina's cautious heart to push them apart?"--Publisher description
Set against the backdrop of an ordinary, grey day, the story introduces a moment of unexpected magic that transforms a familiar street corner into a place of wonder. The narrative invites readers to explore how even the most mundane settings can become extraordinary through a touch of enchantment, suggesting themes of hope and the beauty of everyday life.
When Mr. Right unexpectedly steps out of line, chaos ensues in the lives of those around him. This story explores the complexities of love and relationships as characters navigate the fallout from his actions. Themes of trust, betrayal, and the quest for redemption are woven throughout, leading to unexpected revelations and growth. As the narrative unfolds, readers are drawn into a compelling journey that challenges the notion of perfection in love and the consequences of straying from the expected path.
