Indulge in this wonderfully warm and witty story of love, loss and laughter from the bestselling author of A Cornish Summer and A Rural Affair

'What could be nicer than living in the country?'

Lucy Fellowes is in a bind. She's a widow living in a pokey London flat with two small boys and an erratic income. But when her mother-in-law offers her a converted barn on the family's estate - she knows it's a brilliant opportunity for her and the kids.

But there's a problem.

The estate is a shrine to Lucy's dead husband Ned. The whole family has been unable to get over his death. If she's honest, the whole family is far from normal. And if Lucy is to accept this offer she'll be putting herself completely in their incapable hands.

Which leads to Lucy's other problem. Charlie - the only man since Ned who she's had any feelings for - lives nearby. The problem? He's already married . . .

Praise for Catherine Alliott:

'A joy . . . you're in for a treat' Daily Express

'I literally couldn't put this down. An addictive cocktail of wit, frivolity and madcap romance' Time Out

'Leaves you with a smile on your face and hope in your heart' MILLY JOHNSON

Escape this summer with the page-turning new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author

'A fantastic, compelling story . . . The feelings on the page are tangible' 5***** READER REVIEW

'Packed with fantastic characters, uncomfortable truths, and flashes of pure comedy. Who could ask for more?' JILL MANSELL
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From the outside, anyone would think that Lucy Palmer has it all: loving children, a dashing husband and a gorgeous home.

But when her marriage to Michael comes to an abrupt and unexpected end, her life is turned upside down in a flash.

As the truth of her marriage threatens to surface, Lucy seizes the opportunity to swap her house in London - and the stories it hides - for a rural escape to her parents' farmhouse in the Chilterns.

But Lucy gets more than she bargained for when she moves back to her childhood home, especially when it throws her into the path of an old flame.

Coming face-to-face with her mistakes, Lucy is forced to confront the secrets she's been keeping from herself and those she loves.

Is she ready to let someone in? Or will she leave the door to her past firmly closed . . .
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'Emotional and engaging, I was completely absorbed' Sarah Morgan

'Compelling' Heidi Swain

'I enjoyed every minute and couldn't put it down' 5***** Reader Review

'Emotional and affecting, this is an absorbing read' Sun

'Catherine Alliott is back with another warm, escapist read . . . wonderfully written' Woman's Weekly

'Engrossing . . . sparkles with wit' Best

Praise for Catherine Alliott:

'A huge treat. Hilarious yet poignant' Sophie Kinsella

'Warm, witty and wise' Daily Mail

'Her writing is both intelligent and sparkling' Marian Keyes

'Hilarious and full of surprises' Daily Telegraph

ESCAPE TO THE CORNISH COAST IN THIS DELIGHTFULLY HEARTWARMING SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER

'THE PERFECT SUMMER READ' SOPHIE KINSELLA

'Beautifully describes Cornwall and whisks you away to sunny beaches' 5***** Reader Review

Flora's been in love with her husband for twenty years. The trouble is, he's been married to someone else for the past fifteen . . .

A summer on Cornwall's sandy beaches sounds like the perfect getaway.

Except Flora finds she'll be spending it with her former scheming mother-in-law, ex-husband and his new wife . . .

Can she survive the summer playing happy families?

Could a holiday romance help her finally get over her him?

And will stumbling on the family secret change her mind about them all?

If you like Fern Britton, Katie Fforde and Jill Mansell, you'll love this irresistible summer read from the bestselling author of About Last Night and Wish You Were Here.
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THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER

'Yet another fabulous book, packed with glamour, delicious characters and myriad family complications!' JILL MANSELL

'I LOVE it. Catherine's writing is so warm, funny and heartfelt' CATHY KELLY

'Catherine Alliott's books are always a delight and this one's no exception' CAROLE MATTHEWS

'An absolute joy to read' 5***** Reader Review

'The perfect feel-good escapist novel' 5**** Reader Review

Step into Alliott country with the fabulously funny and wonderfully heartwarming story from the bestselling author of A Cornish Summer

When Ella married the handsome, celebrated artist Sebastian Montclair at just nineteen she was madly in love. Now, those blissful years of marriage have turned into the very definition of an unconventional set-up. Separated in every way but distance, Sebastian resides in an outhouse across the lawn from Ella's ramshackle farmhouse.

With an ex-husband living under her nose and a home crowded by hostile teenaged children, gender-confused chickens - not to mention her hyper critical mother whose own marriage slips spectacularly off the rails -Ella finds comfort in the company of the very charming gardener, Ludo.

Then out of the blue Sebastian decides to move on, catching Ella horribly unawares. How much longer can she hide from what really destroyed her marriage . . . and the secret she continues to keep?

'I raced through it, completely gripped from start to finish' Daily Mail

'An entertaining read that's as light as the summer breeze' Daily Express

'A captivating and heartwarming tale' Closer

How many is too many? Dive into the hilarious, heartwarming bestseller from the author of A Cornish Summer

There isn't room in a marriage for three . . .

Painter Imogen is happily married to Alex, and together they have a son. But when their finances hit rock bottom, they're forced to accept Eleanor Latimer's offer of a rent-free cottage on her large country estate. If it was anyone else, Imogen would be beaming gratitude. Unfortunately, Eleanor just happens to be Alex's beautiful, rich and flirtatious ex.

And from the moment she steps inside Shepherd's Cottage, Imogen's life is in chaos. In between coping with rude locals, murderous chickens, a maddening (if handsome) headmaster, mountains of manure, and visits from the infuriating vet, she has to face Eleanor, now a fixture at Alex's side.

Is Imogen losing Alex?

Will her precious family be torn apart?

And whose fault is it really - Eleanor's, Alex's or Imogen's?

Praise for Catherine Alliott:

'An intelligent, acutely drawn picture of a difficult marriage' Daily Telegraph

'A rip-roaring read that begs the question: How many people make a crowded marriage?' Sun

Curl up on the sofa with this tantalising rural romantic comedy about taking control of your life from the bestselling author of A Cornish Summer

'I don't care what colour you paint the sodding hall. I'm leaving.'

When her husband Johnny suddenly walks out on ten years of marriage, their ten-year-old daughter and the crumbling house they're up to their eyeballs renovating, Olivia is at first totally devastated. How could he? How could she not have noticed his unhappiness?

But she's not one to weep for long.

Not when she's got three builders camped in her back garden, a neighbour with a never-ending supply of cast-off men she thinks Olivia would be drawn to and a daughter with her own firm views on . . . well, just about everything.

Will Johnny ever come back?

And if he doesn't, will Olivia's luck ever change for the better?

Praise for Catherine Alliott:

'The writing is both intelligent and sparkling' Marian Keyes

'Alliott's joie de vivre is irresistible' Daily Mail

Catherine Alliott, bestselling author of A Rural Affair and A Crowded Marriage, examines just the sort of trouble a girl can land herself in when she gets caught in the middle of a love triangle in Not That Kind of Girl.

A girl can get into all kinds of trouble just by going back to work . . .

Henrietta Tate gave up everything for her husband Marcus and their kids. But now that the children are away at school and she's rattling round their large country house all day she's feeling more than a little lost.

So when a friend puts her in touch with Laurie, a historian in need of a PA, Henrietta heads for London. Quickly, she throws herself into the job. Marcus is - of course - jealous of her spending so much time with her charming new boss. And soon enough her absence causes cracks to form in their marriage that just can't be papered over.

Then Rupert, a very old flame, reappears, and Henrietta suddenly finds herself torn between three men. How did this happen? She's not that kind of girl . . . is she?

Step into Alliott country with Not That Kind of Girl.

Sink into the uplifting and brilliantly romantic tale of a woman putting her mistakes behind her, from the bestselling author of A Cornish Summer

'Tell me, Alice, how does a girl go about getting a divorce these days?'

Three years ago Rosie walked blindly into marriage with Harry. They have precisely nothing in common except perhaps their little boy Ivo. Not that Harry pays him much attention, preferring to spend his time with his braying upper class friends.

But the night that Harry drunkenly does something unspeakable, Rosie decides he's got to go. In between fantasizing how she might bump him off, she takes the much more practical step of divorcing this blight on her and Ivo's lives.

However, when reality catches up with her darkest fantasies, Rosie realizes, at long last, that it is time she took charge of her life.

There'll be no more regrets, and time, perhaps, for a little love . . .

Praise for Catherine Alliott:

'Alliott's joie de vivre is irresistible' Daily Mail

'Possibly my favourite writer' Marian Keyes

Sink into the hilarious feel-good story of a family holiday gone wrong from the Sunday Times bestselling author of A Cornish Summer

'Wonderful story that made me laugh but also cry... great escapism' 5***** Reader Review

When Flora, James and their two teenage daughters are offered a free holiday in a beautiful chateau in the South of France in return for an act of kindness, they obviously jump at the chance.

A break from hectic London - what could be better?

But Flora wasn't expecting a whole heap of family baggage coming along too - including some surprise guests.

And especially not James developing a crush on their famous host.

Perhaps this won't be the dream holiday she had in mind . . .

If you like Jill Mansell, Cathy Kelly and Fern Britton you'll love this.
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'Catherine Alliott at her best' 5***** Reader Review

'A breezy, comic, summery romp' Sunday Mirror

'Warm, witty, easy to read . . . a thoroughly engaging, entertaining read' Daily Mail

'Hilarious and full of surprises' The Times

'I fell in love with the characters' 5***** Reader Review

Lose yourself in the twists and turns of love in the hilarious romantic comedy from the bestselling author of A Cornish Summer

Finding true love's a piece of cake - as long as you're looking for someone else's true love . . .

Polly McLaren is young, scatty and impossibly romantic. She works for an arrogant and demanding boss, and has a gorgeous if never-there-when-you-need-him boyfriend. But the day a handsome stranger recognises her old school scarf, her life is knocked completely off kilter.

Adam is American, new to the country and begs Polly's help in finding his missing fiancé. Over dinner at the Savoy, she agrees - the girls of St Gertrude's look out for one another. However, the old-girl network turns out to be a spider's web of complications and deceit in which everyone and everything Polly cares about is soon hopelessly entangled.

The course of true love never did run smooth. But no one said anything about ruining your life over it. And it's not even Polly's true love . . .


Praise for Catherine Alliott:

'Possibly my favourite writer' Marian Keyes

'Alliott's joie de vivre is irresistible' Daily Mail