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Jenny Colgan studied at Edinburgh University and worked for six years in the health service, moonlighting as a cartoonist and a stand-up comic.
( "Sheer indulgence from start to finish." – Sophie Kinsel...)
"Sheer indulgence from start to finish." – Sophie Kinsella Anna Trent may be a supervisor in a chocolate factory...but that doesn't necessarily mean she knows how to make chocolate. So when a fateful accident gives her the opportunity to work at Paris's elite chocolatier Le Chapeau Chocolat, Anna expects to be outed as a fraud. After all, there is a world of difference between chalky, mass-produced English chocolate and the gourmet confections Anna's new boss creates. But with a bit of luck and a lot of patience, Anna might learn that the sweetest things in life are always worth working for. A heartwarming, bittersweet story of life, love and chocolate, fans of Sophie Kinsella, Jennifer Weiner and Jill Mansell will be craving sweets along with this tale of love lost and found. Other books by Jenny Colgan: Meet Me At The Cupcake Café - "A hilarious, fast-paced fantasy about starting over, perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella. Absolutely adorable." - Booklist The Loveliest Chocolate Shop in Paris – A heartwarming and bittersweet story of love lost and found Sweetshop of Dreams – A charming story of nostalgic sweets and finding yourself in unexpected places What readers are saying about The Loveliest Chocolate Shop in Paris: "This is a story about food and love, yes... It is so much more than that, however." "What I really loved was the vivid description of Paris. I almost felt like I was there, sitting on that terrace and enjoying the view of the city." " a fantastically written book that will get those taste buds dancing" " Romance + chocolate + Parisian backdrop sounds like a recipe for a good love story to me." "an homage to La bohème... Moulin Rouge and part of Rent... At the very heart of this novel is bohemian Paris." What reviewers are saying about The Loveliest Chocolate Shop in Paris: "both believable and funny, while the Parisian setting makes this story practically irresistible." - Shelf Awareness Reader "This cross-generational story is as irresistible as Colgan's portrayal of Paris itself-and all things chocolate. " - Publishers Weekly " Heartwarming and funny..." -Booklist " will have you laughing one moment and crying the next... will entertain you at every turn." - RT Book Reviews "A tale of two Englishwomen in Paris, of love lost and found... Gently and lovingly done." - Dear Author What everyone is saying about Jenny Colgan: "A heartwarming story a la Bridget Jones' Diary... Colgan folds in a colorful cast of characters and whips up an easy, sweet read." - USA Today " Absolutely adorable... charming... an endearing, delightful read" - Silver's Reviews
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( For fans of Elin Hilderbrand, Jojo Moyes, and Jane Gree...)
For fans of Elin Hilderbrand, Jojo Moyes, and Jane Green, Summer at Little Beach Street Bakery is an irresistible novel—moving and funny, soulful and sweet—about happiness, heartache, and hope. And recipes. A thriving bakery. A lighthouse to call home. A handsome beekeeper. A pet puffin. These are the things that Polly Waterford can call her own. This is the beautiful life she leads on a tiny island off the southern coast of England. But clouds are gathering on the horizon. A stranger threatens to ruin Polly’s business. Her beloved boyfriend seems to be leading a secret life. And the arrival of a newcomer—a bereft widow desperately searching for a fresh start—forces Polly to reconsider the choices she’s made, even as she tries to help her new friend through grief. Unpredictable and unforgettable, this delightful novel will make you laugh, cry, and long for a lighthouse of your own.
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(Prada, Party und Prosecco! Muss Sophie erst alles verlier...)
Prada, Party und Prosecco! Muss Sophie erst alles verlieren, um die große Liebe zu finden? Sophie Chesterton liebt den Luxus, und bewaffnet mit Papas Kreditkarte kann sie sich ungestört um die drei wichtigsten Dinge im Leben kümmern: Prada, Party und Prosecco. Sophie ist hübsch, sie kennt die richtigen Leute, geht zu den richtigen Events und trägt die richtigen Klamotten – kurz: Alles scheint perfekt. Bis das Schicksal zuschlägt und ein einziger grauenvoller Abend ihr Leben komplett durcheinanderwirbelt. Plötzlich wird der Traum von Villa und Versace zum Albtraum aus Schmuddel-WG und Putzkittel. Doch vielleicht ist am Ende alles nur halb so schlimm. Und was zählt wirklich: Geld oder Liebe?
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(Evie needs a good holiday. So when her employers - two hi...)
Evie needs a good holiday. So when her employers - two high-powered plastic surgeons - invite her to attend a conference with them in the south of France, she can't believe her luck. It's certainly the holiday of a lifetime, but not quite in the way Evie imagined.
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(Description: Curl up with Rosie, her friends and her fami...)
Description: Curl up with Rosie, her friends and her family as they prepare for a very special Christmas . is looking forward to Christmas in the little Derbyshire village of Lipton, buried under a thick blanket of snow. Her sweetshop is festooned with striped candy canes, large tempting piles of Turkish Delight, crinkling selection boxes and happy, sticky children. She's going to be spending it with her boyfriend, Stephen, and her family, flying in from Australia. She can't wait.But when a tragedy strikes at the heart of their little community, all of Rosie's plans for the future seem to be blown apart. Can she build a life in Lipton? And is what's best for the sweetshop also what's best for Rosie?Treat yourself and your sweet-toothed friends to Jenny Colgan's heart-warming new novel. The irresistibly delicious recipes are guaranteed to get you into the festive spirit and will warm up your Christmas celebrations. Titles in This Set: The Loveliest Chocolate Shop in Paris, Welcome To Rosie Hopkins' Sweetshop Of Dreams, Christmas at the Cupcake Cafe, Meet Me At The Cupcake Café, Little Beach Street Bakery, West End Girls
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(A thriving bakery. A lighthouse to call home. A handsome ...)
A thriving bakery. A lighthouse to call home. A handsome beekeeper. A pet puffin. These are the things that Polly Waterford can call her own. This is the beautiful life she leads on a tiny island off the southern coast of England. But clouds are gathering on the horizon. A stranger threatens to ruin Polly's business. Her beloved boyfriend seems to be leading a secret life. And the arrival of a newcomer-a bereft widow desperately searching for a fresh start-forces Polly to reconsider the choices she's made, even as she tries to help her new friend through grief. Unpredictable and unforgettable, this delightful novel will make you laugh, cry, and long for a lighthouse of your own.
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( In the bestselling tradition of Jojo Moyes and Jennifer...)
In the bestselling tradition of Jojo Moyes and Jennifer Weiner, Jenny Colgan's moving, funny, and unforgettable novel tells the story of a heartbroken young woman who turns a new page in her life . . . by becoming a baker in the town of Cornwall A quiet seaside resort. An abandoned shop. A small flat. This is what awaits Polly Waterford when she arrives at the Cornish coast, fleeing a ruined relationship. To keep her mind off her troubles, Polly throws herself into her favorite hobby: making bread. But her relaxing weekend diversion quickly develops into a passion. As she pours her emotions into kneading and pounding the dough, each loaf becomes better than the last. Soon, Polly is working her magic with nuts and seeds, chocolate and sugar, and the local honey—courtesy of a handsome beekeeper. Packed with laughter and emotion, Little Beach Street Bakery is the story of how one woman discovered bright new life where she least expected—a heartwarming, mouthwatering modern-day Chocolat that has already become a massive international bestseller. Includes 7 Recipes!
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(Jenny Colgan Collection 3 Book Set Brand New Titles in Th...)
Jenny Colgan Collection 3 Book Set Brand New Titles in This Set: The Loveliest Chocolate Shop in Paris, Welcome To Rosie Hopkins' Sweetshop Of Dreams, Christmas at the Cupcake Cafe Description: Includes mouth-watering recipes! Curl up with Rosie, her friends and her family as they prepare for a very special Christmas . . . Rosie Hopkins is looking forward to Christmas in the little Derbyshire village of Lipton, buried under a thick blanket of snow. Her sweetshop is festooned with striped candy canes, large tempting piles of Turkish Delight, crinkling selection boxes and happy, sticky children. She's going to be spending it with her boyfriend, Stephen, and her family, flying in from Australia. She can't wait. But when a tragedy strikes at the heart of their little community, all of Rosie's plans for the future seem to be blown apart. Can she build a life in Lipton? And is what's best for the sweetshop also what's best for Rosie? Treat yourself and your sweet-toothed friends to Jenny Colgan's heart-warming new novel. The irresistibly delicious recipes are guaranteed to get you into the festive spirit and will warm up your Christmas celebrations.
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(The third novel by the Sunday times bestselling author of...)
The third novel by the Sunday times bestselling author of Amanda's Wedding 'I'm wearing a beautiful pink dress, and I'm in a big pink room with billowing curtains...and I'm dancing to Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark...and my handsome partner leans over and whispers...'Yes, 80s child Ellie really thought life was going to be like Pretty in Pink, St Elmo's Fire and all those other movies - where everyone was astoundingly glamorous, popular, successful, had huge apartments and lived happily ever after. But now that she and her gang are thirty, she has to admit that things haven't quite turned out that way. When did horrible flats, difficult relationships and menaningless jobs take over?And, more importantly, what happened to the coolest, wisest, most inspirational Brat Packer of them all? Where is Andrew McCarthy now? Did life fulfil its promise for him? Is he happy on Channel 5? Surely he, of all people, can tell Ellie what to do about her thirty-angst? Determined to get her idol to unravel some of life's great mysteries, Ellie sets out, unwillingly accompanied by her best friend Julia, on a quest across the USA, from LA to New York to find him. It's an unlikely epic, by turns hilarious, romantic and downright uncomfortable - but, helped by a cast of thousands, of whom Frosty the Giant Pig is probably the least improbable, they do find some answers, although not the ones they expected
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( Summer has arrived in the Cornish town of Mount Polbear...)
Summer has arrived in the Cornish town of Mount Polbearne, and Polly Waterford couldn't be happier. Because Polly is in love: She's in love with the beautiful seaside town she calls home, she's in love with running the bakery on Beach Street, and she's in love with her boyfriend, Huckle. And yet there's something unsettling about the gentle summer breeze that's floating through town. Selina, recently widowed, hopes that moving to Mount Polbearne will ease her grief, but Polly has a secret that could destroy her friend's fragile recovery. Responsibilities that Huckle thought he'd left behind are back, and Polly finds it hard to cope with his increasingly long periods of absence. Polly sifts flour, kneads dough, and bakes bread, but nothing can calm the storm she knows is coming: Is Polly about to lose everything she loves?
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(Now, you obviously, would never look up your exes on Face...)
Now, you obviously, would never look up your exes on Facebook. And even if you did, you most certainly wouldn't run off trying to track them down, risking your job, family and happiness in the process. Posy Sutherland, on the other hand... Posy is delighted when Matt proposes - on top of a mountain, in romantic mode. But a few days later disaster strikes: he backs out of the engagement. Crushed and humiliated, Posy starts thinking. Why has her love life always ended in total disaster? Determined to discover how she got to this point, Posy resolves to track down her exes. Can she learn from her past mistakes? And what if she has let Mr Right slip through her fingers on the way?
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Jenny Colgan studied at Edinburgh University and worked for six years in the health service, moonlighting as a cartoonist and a stand-up comic.
She writes under her own name and using the pseudonyms Jane Beaton and J. T. Personal life She splits her time between France and London. In 2000, she published her first novel, the romantic comedy Amanda"s Wedding.
In July 2012 her Doctor Who tie-in novel Dark Horizons was published under the name J. T.
(Jenny Colgan Collection 3 Book Set Brand New Titles in Th...)
(Prada, Party und Prosecco! Muss Sophie erst alles verlier...)
( In the bestselling tradition of Jojo Moyes and Jennifer...)
( For fans of Elin Hilderbrand, Jojo Moyes, and Jane Gree...)
(The third novel by the Sunday times bestselling author of...)
(Description: Curl up with Rosie, her friends and her fami...)
( Summer has arrived in the Cornish town of Mount Polbear...)
(Now, you obviously, would never look up your exes on Face...)
( "Sheer indulgence from start to finish." – Sophie Kinsel...)
(Evie needs a good holiday. So when her employers - two hi...)
(Book by Jenny Colgan)
(A thriving bakery. A lighthouse to call home. A handsome ...)