Jenny Colgan

From New York Times bestselling author Jenny Colgan comes this hilarious romance about a woman who trades in the comforts of city life in hopes of finding love in a small Scottish town in the middle of nowhere. Faced with the harsh reality that there are 25,000 more women than men in London, Katie's dating prospects are at an all-time low. While she's glad it's not a man's world anymore, it wouldn't hurt if there were more eligible bachelors. More likely to get murdered than married, according to gleeful media reports, Katie resigns herself to the fact that there's no sex in the city for her and decides to head for the hills--or the Scottish Highlands to be exact. Despite the fact she's never been one for muddy rain boats--and Fairlish is in the middle of nowhere--the tiny town does have one major draw: men. LOTS of them But while Katie relishes the chance to do battle with armies of admirers, she's not excited about going head to head with her shady new boss, Harry. At least there's the local eye-candy to distract her, including gorgeous newshound Iain. But he is at loggerheads with Harry, and she can't afford to get on Harry's bad side any more than she already has. Life in the country might not be one big roll in the hay, but now that Katie has taken the plunge, can she ever turn her back on the delights of Fairlish and return to city life...?

Sen pituinen se? Nina Redmond joutuu jättämään rakkaan työnsä kirjojen parissa, kun birminghamilainen pikkukirjasto suljetaan uuden modernin mediakeskuksen alta. Nina onnistuu kuitenkin kääntämään vaikeudet voitoksi: työtön kirjastonhoitaja huomaa pian olevansa pakettiautoon perustetun kiertävän kirjakaupan omistaja ja puuhaavansa muuttoa idylliseen pikkukylään Skotlannin ylämaille. Uusi luku elämässä tutustuttaa ujon Ninan värikkääseen joukkoon persoonallisuuksia. Voisiko heidän joukossaan kenties olla myös hänen oma Heathcliffinsä, herra Darcynsa tai Christian Greynsä?

Sunday Times bestselling author Jenny Colgan festive treat is sure to warm your heart this Christmas . . .

Skøn afslutning på Jenny Colgans populære serie. Hjemme hos Polly, Huckle og søpapegøjen Neil forbereder de sig på en stille jul, men på Mount Polbearne går tingene sjældent som planlagt, og Polly må kæmpe det bedste, hun har lært, for at holde sammen på alt det, hun holder af. På den lille ø er beboerne ved at gøre klar til jul. Byens snoede gader er blevet pyntet med festlige dekorationer, familie og venner samles om vinterens traditioner, og Polly bager på livet løs. Hun glæder sig til juleaften, hvor hun kan krybe sammen foran brændeovnen med sin kæreste, Huckle, og et krus varm chokolade. Men da Pollys bedste veninde, Kerensa, dukker op med en hemmelighed, der truer det liv, Polly og Huckle har bygget op sammen, virker det hele ikke længere så enkelt. Og det bliver endnu mere kompliceret, da en gammel kending fra Pollys fortid pludselig gør indtog i hendes liv igen. Polly står over for store problemer, og selv ikke bagning hjælper på hendes humør. Spørgsmålet er, om hun kan få alting tilbage på sporet, inden det bliver jul? Pressen skriver: »Medrivende (...) en vaskeægte juleroman.« **** - Femina »Endnu en perle til samlingen.« ***** - Bogens liv

Fans of Debbie Macomber and Jojo Moyes will love this warm, funny, moving holiday tale from the New York Times bestselling author of Christmas at the Cupcake Cafe and Little Beach Street Bakery. A nip in the air, chiming bells and carolers, and the genial glow of love and family. But for this English village, it's going to be a Christmas to remember in ways it never expected... In her comfy cottage nestled in the Derbyshire hills, Rosie Hopkins has good reason to feel a warm blush in her cheeks. With Christmas weeks away, the holiday is being ushered in with England's first glorious snowfall of the season. Her boyfriend Stephen is starting his new job as a teacher in the village school. Her quaint Sweetshop and Confectionery has been restored to its former glory, and she has a loveable mop of a new puppy named Mr. Dog. Most joyous of all, Rosie and Stephen's relatives will finally be gathering together in Lipton for what is sure to be a merry feast. But when a devastating tragedy strikes at the heart of the close-knit town, plans for a cozy Christmas are suddenly in danger of melting away. It's going to take Rosie's indomitable spirit, the embrace of family and friends, and the resilient good will of a community to turn it all around and make this a holiday to be thankful for. Soulful, emotional, uplifting, and complete with recipes for delicious wintry treats, Christmas at Rosie Hopkins' Sweetshop is a perfect gift for readers.

Fans of Debbie Macomber and Jojo Moyes will love this warm, funny, moving holiday tale from the New York Times bestselling author of Christmas at the Cupcake Caf and Little Beach Street Bakery. A nip in the air, chiming bells and carolers, and the genial glow of love and family. But for this English village, it's going to be a Christmas to remember in ways it never expected... In her comfy cottage nestled in the Derbyshire hills, Rosie Hopkins has good reason to feel a warm blush in her cheeks. With Christmas weeks away, the holiday is being ushered in with England's first glorious snowfall of the season. Her boyfriend Stephen is starting his new job as a teacher in the village school. Her quaint Sweetshop and Confectionery has been restored to its former glory, and she has a loveable mop of a new puppy named Mr. Dog. Most joyous of all, Rosie and Stephen's relatives will finally be gathering together in Lipton for what is sure to be a merry feast. But when a devastating tragedy strikes at the heart of the close-knit town, plans for a cozy Christmas are suddenly in danger of melting away. It's going to take Rosie's indomitable spirit, the embrace of family and friends, and the resilient good will of a community to turn it all around and make this a holiday to be thankful for. Soulful, emotional, uplifting, and complete with recipes for delicious wintry treats, Christmas at Rosie Hopkins' Sweetshop is a perfect gift for readers.

"...a book which should be devoured in one sitting, along with a box of chocolates"--Sophie Kinsella, #1 New York Times bestselling authorAward-winning author Jenny Colgan takes her charming romances to Paris in this heartwarming, bittersweet story of life, love and chocolate. 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 the most elite chocolatier in Paris--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. While she may never match him in the kitchen, Anna thinks she might be able to give him a second chance at love. And with a bit of luck and a lot of patience, Anna's learning that the sweetest things in life are always worth working for. Fans of British chick-lit authors Sophie Kinsella, Jennifer Weiner and Jill Mansell will be craving sweets along with this light-hearted rom-com of love lost and found. Also by Jenny Colgan: Meet Me at the Cupcake Caf The Sweetshop of DreamsPraise for The Loveliest Chocolate Shop in Paris: " B]oth 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"A tale of two Englishwomen in Paris, of love lost and found... Gently and lovingly done."--Dear Author

" A] heartwarming story a la Bridget Jones' Diary with a twist... Colgan folds in a colorful cast of characters and whips up an easy, sweet read."--USA TodayA smart, quirky contemporary confection of comedy, recipes, romance, and friendship, Meet Me at the Cupcake Caf proves that life might not always taste like you expect, but there's always room for dessert Issy Randall can bake. No, Issy can create stunning, mouthwateringly divine cakes. As a child she took every opportunity to learn in her Grandpa Joe's bakery. Now, with her desk job and her office romance crumbling, Issy seizes the chance to reinvent herself. Or...she will as soon as the drama-induced sugar coma wears off. With help from new friends, and a disheveled-yet-appetizing bank manager, Issy starts to make the adorable caf of her dreams into a reality. But she soon learns that her piece-of-cake recipe for a fresh start might be a little more complicated than throwing some sugar and butter together. This book serves up a light-hearted rom-com, sprinkled with delicious recipes, perfect for fans of British chick-lit authors like Sophie Kinsella, Jill Mansell, and Abbi Waxman. Also by Jenny Colgan: The Loveliest Chocolate Shop in ParisSweetshop of DreamsPraise for Meet Me At The Cupcake Caf : "A hilarious, fast-paced fantasy about starting over, perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella. Absolutely adorable."--Booklist"A funny novel about friendship, food and love... "--Kirkus"A delightful story... warm, funny and well-written."--Fresh Fiction"Absolutely adorable... charming... an endearing, delightful read"--Silver's Reviews

The unmissable new heartwarming, funny, emotional read from Sunday Times bestselling author Jenny Colgan

Varm og humoristisk roman af den engelske bestsellerforfatter Jenny Colgan om at turde tage springet og følge sine drømme. Nina Redmond elsker bøger. At finde den rigtige bog til den rigtige læser er hendes store passion – og hendes job. Så da det bibliotek, hun arbejder på, skal lukkes og omdannes til luksuslejligheder, aner hun ikke, hvad hun skal stille op. Presset af omstændighederne øjner Nina en mulighed for at udleve sin drøm om at åbne en boghandel. Hun forvandler en slidt, gammel kassevogn til en butik på hjul, og med sine trofaste romanheltinder i ryggen flytter hun til Skotland og begiver sig ud i højlandet for at finde købere til sine bøger. Den virkelige verden viser sig imidlertid at være mere kompliceret end de historier, Nina elsker så højt, og det kræver alt hendes mod – og hele hendes opsparing – at forlade alt det, hun kender, og starte et nyt liv. Pressen skriver: »… romantisk feelgood-roman fra skotske Jenny Colgan, hvis heltinder ikke er tabt bag en vogn.« ***** – Familie Journal »Bogen er en humoristisk kærlighedserklæring til at turde springe ud i livet, til bøger, til læsere og til at engagere sig i sit eget liv, og ja: Slutningen er lykkelig.« **** – Femina »Jenny Colgan formår at skabe komplekse og sympatiske personer, som man bliver glad af at læse om.« **** – Bogrummet.dk »… får smilet frem.« – ALT for damerne »… en hyggelig lille virkelighedsflugt.« – Helsingør Dagblad ***** – Ruskjærs bøger

A grand baronial house on Loch Ness, a quirky small-town bookseller, and a single mom looking for a fresh start all come together in this witty and warm-hearted novel by New York Times bestselling author Jenny Colgan. Desperate to escape from London, single mother Zoe wants to build a new life for herself and her four year old son Hari. She can barely afford the crammed studio apartment on a busy street where shouting football fans keep them awake all night. Hari's dad, Jaz, a charismatic but perpetually broke DJ, is no help at all. But his sister Surinder comes to Zoe's aid, hooking her up with a job as far away from the urban crush as possible: a bookshop on the banks of Loch Ness. And there's a second job to cover housing: Zoe will be an au pair for three children at a genuine castle in the Scottish Highlands. But while Scotland is everything Zoe dreamed of--clear skies, brisk fresh air, blessed quiet--everything else is a bit of a mess. The Urquart family castle is grand, but crumbling, the childrens' single dad is a wreck, and the kids have been kicked out of school and left to their own devices. Zoe has her work cut out for her, and is determined to rise to the challenge, especially when she sees how happily Hari has taken to their new home. With the help of Nina, the friendly local bookseller, Zoe begins to put down roots in the community. Are books, fresh air, and kindness enough to heal this broken family--and her own...?

A grand baronial house on Loch Ness, a quirky small-town bookseller, and a single mom looking for a fresh start all come together in this witty and warm-hearted novel by New York Times bestselling author Jenny Colgan. Desperate to escape from London, single mother Zoe wants to build a new life for herself and her four year old son Hari. She can barely afford the crammed studio apartment on a busy street where shouting football fans keep them awake all night. Hari's dad, Jaz, a charismatic but perpetually broke DJ, is no help at all. But his sister Surinder comes to Zoe's aid, hooking her up with a job as far away from the urban crush as possible: a bookshop on the banks of Loch Ness. And there's a second job to cover housing: Zoe will be an au pair for three children at a genuine castle in the Scottish Highlands. But while Scotland is everything Zoe dreamed of--clear skies, brisk fresh air, blessed quiet--everything else is a bit of a mess. The Urquart family castle is grand, but crumbling, the childrens' single dad is a wreck, and the kids have been kicked out of school and left to their own devices. Zoe has her work cut out for her, and is determined to rise to the challenge, especially when she sees how happily Hari has taken to their new home. With the help of Nina, the friendly local bookseller, Zoe begins to put down roots in the community. Are books, fresh air, and kindness enough to heal this broken family--and her own...?

Flora är säker på att hon gjorde rätt som valde myllret och karriären i storstan framför den ödsliga skotska ö där hon växte upp. Vad fanns det för henne på Mure? En plats där alla har känt henne hela hennes liv, och där ingen någonsin kommer att låta henne glömma det förflutna. Men när en ny klient ger henne ett uppdrag tvingas hon bryskt tillbaka till ön, i ett försök att få med sig de motvilliga öborna i projektet. Plötsligt bor hon åter med sina bröder (alla högljudda bjässar tillsynes oförmögna till grundläggande hushållsarbete) och hennes pappa, det liv hon har kämpat så hårt för att komma bort ifrån. I ett försök att göra sin nygamla tillvaro på ön dräglig bestämmer hon sig för att ta sina matlagningskunskaper och gjuta liv i det dammiga, lilla rosa huset i hamnen. Problemet är bara att öborna hon ska övertyga inte har mycket till övers för Flora, som inte varit tillbaka på ön sedan hennes mamma gick bort. För att kunna lyckas med sitt projekt och komma vidare i livet måste hon sluta fred med de misstag hon en gång gjort. Hon måste bestämma sig för var hennes framtid egentligen finns, och hon måste sluta fly.

From New York Times bestselling author Jenny Colgan comes a hilarious romantic comedy about a down-on-her-luck florist whose future begins to bloom when she takes on the challenge of helping to transform her nerdy roommate. Holly is a frustrated florist whose life doesn't seem to be coming up roses. Fleeing a roommate situation from hell, she moves in with a motley crew of friends--Josh, a sexually confused merchant banker; Kate, a high-flying legal eagle with talons to match; and Addison, a gorgeous computer geek who spends his days communicating with his online girlfriend and anyone who worships at the altar of Jean-Luc Picard. From the moment Holly catches a rare glimpse of Addison, she's smitten. The only problem is how to get him to swivel his chair from the computer screen to her adoring gaze. After a series of false starts--involving a new friend and mathematician, Finn--Holly coaxes Addison away from his computer screen and out into the open. While "out in the open" spells disaster for Addison, curiously, her own future begins to bloom. Holly and her friends make desperate attempts to connect with Addison, drag him away from his fiercely possessive girlfriend, Claudia, and get him to communicate with the real world. With Jenny Colgan's trademark wit and a cast of unforgettable characters, My Very '90s Romance will capture your heart.

From New York Times bestselling author Jenny Colgan comes a hilarious romantic comedy about a down-on-her-luck florist whose future begins to bloom when she takes on the challenge of helping to transform her nerdy roommate. Holly is a frustrated florist whose life doesn't seem to be coming up roses. Fleeing a roommate situation from hell, she moves in with a motley crew of friends--Josh, a sexually confused merchant banker; Kate, a high-flying legal eagle with talons to match; and Addison, a gorgeous computer geek who spends his days communicating with his online girlfriend and anyone who worships at the altar of Jean-Luc Picard. From the moment Holly catches a rare glimpse of Addison, she's smitten. The only problem is how to get him to swivel his chair from the computer screen to her adoring gaze. After a series of false starts--involving a new friend and mathematician, Finn--Holly coaxes Addison away from his computer screen and out into the open. While "out in the open" spells disaster for Addison, curiously, her own future begins to bloom. Holly and her friends make desperate attempts to connect with Addison, drag him away from his fiercely possessive girlfriend, Claudia, and get him to communicate with the real world. With Jenny Colgan's trademark wit and a cast of unforgettable characters, My Very '90s Romance will capture your heart.