As the snow flutters down in the little village of Linnetford, escape to a cosy farmhouse kitchen, scented with the rich aromas of fruitcake and gingerbread, where a love of baking is about to unite two lonely hearts… Cathy cooked at her mother’s side her whole life and could bake a fairy cake before she could ride a bike. Now she is facing her first Christmas without her beloved mother, she’s determined to use her memories for something positive. She decides to organise a weekly cooking class, sharing her mother’s precious recipes with other lonely souls. There’s just one small spanner in the works: teenager Tansy, who attends Cathy’s classes even though she’s rude to everyone there and seems to hate every minute. Cathy is poised to ask Tansy to leave, but her uncle, physiotherapist Matt, begs her to give the teenager another chance. And Cathy can’t resist Matt’s sparkling hazel eyes and incredibly kind heart… But just as Cathy is feeling she might find joy again, her ex returns to Linnetford, desperate for a second chance. With Matt becoming distant as his life gets more complicated, it seems so easy to return to the safe embrace of someone she knows so well. Can Cathy avoid the temptation of falling back in love with the man who broke her heart and let Christmas bring her the greatest gift – that of happiness? Filled to the brim with sweet Christmas treats, Cathy’s Christmas Kitchen is the perfect book to enjoy curled up by the fire. An emotional feel-good read packed with heart and hope. What everyone’s saying about Cathy’s Christmas Kitchen: ‘I’ve yet to find a book by this author which doesn’t warm my heart and leave me with a big soppy smile!!... was delightful… had me completely hooked and, once started, I couldn’t put the book down!... plenty of laughs… storyline was perfect, holding my attention and mesmerising me with Cathy’s story. A fabulous festive read, which I would definitely recommend!’ Stardust Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘One of my first Christmas reads of 2020 and I just adored this book… This is such a delightful read with great characters. It kept me wanting to turn the pages and I loved all the baking. A perfect Christmas read.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘What a wonderfully charming holiday themed book… fills you with Christmas cheer and warms your heart. The story really tugs on your heartstrings and has you feeling as warm and gooey as one of Cathy's baked treats. I enjoyed how the book was filled with love, compassion, friendship and, especially, the spirit of Christmas. A beautiful holiday read…’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A fabulous real Christmas book full of fun Christmas thoughts and baking can highly recommend.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'What a treat! Perfect cozy little read-right up my alley! I was a huge fan and will definitely be reading more from this author!’ Goodreads Revivewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A nice feel good love story… I enjoyed it. Perfect for a curl up read on a cold weekend’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is a really cosy read and the story felt very fresh. … I really enjoyed the varied characters and the gentle storyline, the teenage character Tansy added a great depth to the story and a little good for thought.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Such a delightful read for the holidays, with everything going on in the world. Cathy Christmas kitchen it a hear warming feel good book. I highly recommend this book 5 star read…’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is such a good read, full of joy, the smell of cakes, friendships and possibly a little love? A delight to devour in a few short hours.’ Goodreads Reviewer ‘Cathy’s Christmas Kitchen is a delightful book full of Christmas charm. It was captivating to the very end.’ Goodreads Reviewer

Twenty-seven-year-old Phoebe has spent the last year living under dark clouds. This spring she is determined to embrace blue skies and new beginnings. But will she have the strength to open her heart to love for a second time? Heartbroken after losing the man she was about to spend the rest of her life with in a tragic accident, Phoebe is finally ready to let herself heal and embrace a second chance at happiness. She’s landed her dream job in the toy shop she’s loved since she was a girl and when single dad Jack brings his five-year-old daughter along to story time, it seems the stars have aligned to bring them together. He’s funny, handsome and his devotion to his daughter shows Phoebe he has a heart of gold. But just when it seems she has everything she’s ever wanted, Phoebe discovers the shop is in deep financial trouble. She’ll need every bit of creativity and passion she has to save it. As spring blossoms to summer sunshine, Phoebe works to turn things around, while her feelings for Jack deepen. But after taking the big step of meeting his parents, Phoebe is left questioning everything. They make it clear Phoebe doesn’t measure up to Jack’s late wife and she can’t help but worry that he feels the same. Maybe this wasn’t meant to be her second chance after all. Can Phoebe save the place she loves and the future she’s been dreaming of? An absolutely heart-warming and uplifting story of second chances. Fans of Holly Martin, Sarah Morgan and Heidi Swain will be enchanted by this feel-good read. Previously published as four novellas and in the collection Mishaps in Millrise. Readers love The Spring of Second Chances: ‘Loved it… It's kind of like watching your most favourite chick flick and feeling all gooey!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fab book… Ideal holiday reading. Engaging characters and great fun. Will read more by this author without doubt.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved it!... I was sad when it was finally over. I could have kept reading about Phoebe and her friends and family… Wonderful.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Amazing… Kept me gripped with great stories, humour and creative writing.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Great read, heart-warming, fun, tearful, it has it all. You really feel for the characters and feel like they're your friends.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

She’s given up on love. But one little letter might change everything… Single mum Bonnie is a born romantic. But she’s been seriously let down by love. Her good-for-nothing husband walked out on her and daughter Paige two years ago, and hasn’t been heard from since. Between trying to make ends meet, managing teenage mood swings and the serious lack of eligible bachelors in her small town, Bonnie has all but given up on finding her happily ever after. Although if real-life romance is in short supply, it doesn’t mean Bonnie can’t indulge in a harmless imaginary one. She’s started writing to her totally unattainable dream man, baring her soul before screwing up the pages and tossing them straight in the trash… But when fate intervenes and Bonnie actually meets the man she never thought she could have, events take an interesting turn. Envelopes addressed to her start mysteriously arriving on her doorstep. Although Bonnie never sent him any of the letters she wrote, he has now begun writing to her. Is Bonnie about to discover that dreams really do come true? A fabulously funny and warm romantic comedy that fans of Josie Silver, Holly Martin and Lindsey Kelk will absolutely love! Previously published as Hopelessly Devoted to Holden Finn. Praise for The Time of My Life: ‘I laughed a lot… A fabulous, fun and tremendously addictive read that you will devour as if it were cake. Chocolate cake at that.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Had me giggling constantly from the off… Numerous laugh-out-loud one-liners… The real spotlight will always be on the romance and comedy, and, in that sense as well, this book absolutely delivers!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Has you hooked from page one with its light-hearted comedy… Tilly really managed to weave magic with this book… I just could not put down and I was desperately sad when I reached the end.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This book is just damn right perfect and a great easy read. You are going to laugh so much and will get hooked ever so quickly.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Absolutely brilliant read!… Bonnie is a very lovable character and you can't help hoping for a happy ending for her… The story has some unexpected twists, is funny, romantic… You won't be able to put it down.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Hilarious… Captivating, sweet and immensely addictive… I cannot wait to read more of her writing.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved this book. Tilly Tennant has an amazing gift of story-telling.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Loved and couldn't put this book down… I just wish there was more.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Back by popular demand, now with photos! Christmastime...it’s the yummiest time of the year! On a snowy day, you’ll find us in the kitchen, cozily rolling out sugar cookies, stirring up a hearty, warming soup or sampling homemade jams before wrapping them up for gift-giving. Christmas Kitchen is filled with scrumptious recipes your family & friends will love. Spread the cheer at a holiday brunch with Sour Cream Streusel Coffee Cake and Savory Brunch Cups. Tote along Creamy Chicken Bake to a church bazaar & potluck. Snowy Day Chili with Honey-Corn Muffins is an easy supper after an afternoon of shopping or decorating the tree. For Christmas dinner, there’s a mouthwatering feast of Grammy’s Beef Brisket, Cheddar Potato Gratin, Creamed Peas & Onions and Cranberry Dream Salad...all special enough for serving on Mom’s prettiest holly-trimmed china. Of course it wouldn’t be Christmas without delectable treats for sharing, so you’ll find lots of sweets like Aunt Julia’s Pecan Cookies and Red Velvet Cake, plus giftable goodies like White Chocolate Popcorn. We’ve tucked in easy tips for festive meals and clever ways to wrap up homemade gifts. So tie up your apron strings and join us in the kitchen! 204 Recipes.

Escape to the flower-filled fields and hedgerows of the Cotswold countryside, to a tiny cottage and a summer that could change everything…. Amelie will never give up Cornflower Cottage, marooned in its island of wild fields and thick woodland. She did her homework at the scrubbed kitchen table and helped her mother hang washing on the line from the old oak tree. And when her beloved parents died, Cornflower Cottage became Amelie’s armour against the world. The trouble is that it’s falling apart, and she’s struggling to make ends meet. The garden is a jungle of weeds, the roof leaks, the boiler is broken. Determined to keep hold of the home that is her last link to her parents, Amelie decides it’s time to take action. Extra shifts at a local hotel, favours called in from old friends, and, reluctantly, a lodger. Could rude, hilarious, brown-eyed Xander be the answer to her problems? Or is he just going to come in and start changing things? Just as Amelie manages to save the cottage from total collapse, and she starts getting used to the sound of laughter in her cosy farmhouse kitchen, a face from Xander’s past appears and Amelie’s future in the home she loves is shaken once again. Can Amelie find a way to save her home and protect her heart? Can she trust Xander, or was the spark between them just in her imagination? A completely beautiful romantic comedy about being brave, following your heart and moving on. Fans of Holly Martin, Jessica Redland and Nicola May will be swept away by A Home at Cornflower Cottage. What everyone is saying about A Home at Cornflower Cottage: ‘Loved this beautiful book. Drew me in from the first page put a smile on my face, a warm feeling in my heart from beginning to end.’ Netgalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Perfect.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A really lovely book… I thoroughly recommend it’ Stef Loz Book Blog, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Like a big hug in book form. It really will make you smile’ Netgalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘It’s a fab romantic comedy that tugs on your heartstrings and makes you laugh and cry.’ Netgalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What everyone is saying about Tilly Tennant: ‘Literally couldn’t put it down!… Makes you laugh and tugs at the heartstrings, all in one go!… Absolutely perfect!… Breathtaking… Made me cry and it made me laugh… Love love LOVED it!!’ Stardust Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Now and again a book comes along that makes you lie in bed and refuse to get up until you have read the very last page. This is one such book. I could not get enough of this book… Tilly Tennant has created such a wonderful story to totally capture the imagination of the reader. Go out and buy it. Right now!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Ashley Moon is all set for a dream holiday with her daughter in the glittering French Riviera. But nothing can prepare her for the shock of discovering who’s staying in the villa next door… Ashley got much more than a suntan on her first ever foreign holiday; one whirlwind romance and nine months later she had a daughter, Molly. Too heartbroken and proud to ever contact the father, Ashley made a decision to go it alone and raise her daughter herself. Fifteen hard and lonely years later, she finally has the chance to take Molly on her first ever holiday; a gorgeous, all-expenses-paid trip to the charming French resort of St. Raphael. It is the perfect setting for a week of quality time together; they plan to cycle through the sun-drenched vineyards, lounge by the glistening pool and practise their French on friendly locals. And just when Ashley thought things couldn’t get any better, comes the news of a handsome new occupant in the villa next door. But fate has other plans for Ashley. One look into her neighbour’s dark hazel eyes is all it takes to give her the shock of her life. Standing in front of her is Haydon, Molly’s long-lost father and the holiday fling she thought she’d never see again. As the temperature on the Cote D’Azure steadily rises and Ashley and Haydon begin to spend more and more time together, will Ashley find the courage to tell him who she is – and more importantly, who Molly is? A wonderfully heart-warming story of first love and second chances for fans of Jenny Oliver and Lucy Diamond. What readers are saying about The Summer Getaway: ‘I just want to say how fantastic this book is… If you’ve not read any books by this author, why the heck not?! Do it now… you won’t regret it! I just love love loved it.’ StefLoz Book Reviews, 5 stars 'A real joy of a story... it had me on the edge of my seat all the way through.' Fabulous Book Fiend 'Totally hooked from the first page and so heartwarming and romantic – an absolutely brilliant read that you just can't put down.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘In the past, I have been blown away by anything that Tilly Tennant writes; she has a magical way of creating a beautiful book that is full of loveable and realistic characters and scenarios… The book itself was well-written, and descriptions of Southern France were gorgeous... I stayed up until 4 am to finish the novel in one sitting.’ Goodreads Reviewer 'Full of happiness and fun... you won't want to put this down.' Being Unique Books 'Loved this... perfect for a summer weekend.' Goodreads Reviewer ‘I have always loved Tilly's books and this one is her best by far totally hooked from the first page and so heartwarming and romantic and absolutely brilliant read with beautiful countryside and you think you are there in the French Rivera. Great characters and the story plot is amazing and an easy read that you just can't put down. … A fantastic read from the first page worth far more than five stars.’ Goodreads Reviewer ‘If you are looking for the ideal holiday story or even just to sit back and relax with then I have to recommend The Summer Getaway …If you are in need of a pick me up then The Summer Getaway will be ideal there is a lovely relaxed but heart-warming feeling to it that will guarantee the reader will be left smiling. At its heart this story is about family and how complicated life can be along with showing a sweet and beautiful romance! Charmed from start to finish, a perfect summer story!’ Rae Reads

What happens when Mr Right goes rogue? Lara doesn’t have a back-up plan. So when her safe-bet boyfriend Lucien dumps her for her best friend, Lara’s world implodes. Life after the break up stretches bleakly ahead, lonely evenings on the sofa with only a bottle of wine and her grey cat Fluffy for company… Down the road, Theo loves his job as a jazz musician, giving other people great nights out before coming home in the early hours and unwinding with his loyal cat Satchmo. What they don’t know is that it’s the same cat. And when they find out, standing in the streets in their pyjamas, both on the hunt for their lost pet, sparks of the wrong sort fly. Lara can’t deny that Theo is one of the most gorgeous men she’s ever met, but she can see exactly why he’s still single. They do say opposites attract… but is she ready to move on? And when Lucien comes back into the picture, will she be tempted back to her life before the break up, or risk everything on the chance of something new? A wonderfully warm will-they-won’t-they romantic read that will have you laughing one minute and crying the next. If you’re a fan of Jill Mansell and Carole Matthews, The Break Up is the love story you’ve been waiting for. Readers are loving The Break Up: ‘Oh my gosh I loved this book. I think it would make a great movie… Tilly Tennant books always warm my heart and always give me a giggle too’ StefLoz Book Blog, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved this book, it is such an enchanting read that I could have happily devoured in one sitting… it has just the right amount of romance and humour and is much more than a boy-meets-girl kind of book… It is a lovely story where we learn not to give up on our dreams and I highly recommend this book!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is such a magical and heartwarming story, I have absolutely adored this and I'm really sad that I will never be able to experience reading this for the first time again… it should be on everyone's TBR list. I cannot say anything negative about this one, it has been the perfect book to switch off with at the end of a busy day. This is most definitely a five star read, I only wish I could give this higher. It is truly deserving of all the stars and is magical.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Such a sweet and comforting read, perfect for curling up with on a cold, wet day.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I love this author and never miss one of her books.’ Stardust Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘What a beautiful book this is! I wasn’t sure what to expect at first but once I started reading I couldn’t stop. Would definitely recommend’ Beanie Bookworm ‘Really enjoyed this, Lara and Theo are great characters and the story line was lovely. Perfect to lose yourself in for a few hours!’ Netgalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is a lovely book... There were parts that broke my heart and parts that made me smile.’ B for Book Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Another brilliant book by Tilly Tennant.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is a lovely easy read romantic story with lots of laughs… I found I just couldn't stop reading.’ NetGalley Reviewer ‘A cute romantic story filled with some hilarious moments!’ Goodreads Reviewer ‘An enchanting book which captures your heart and you can be swept along with the “loveliness” of it all’ Goodreads Reviewer