Curl up this Christmas with this gorgeous festive story from the No.1 bestselling author of The Christmas Invitation

‘A warm-hearted and comforting read. Trisha at her best’ Carole Matthews

This Christmas is about to go off with a bang!

Things can’t possibly get worse for Tabby. Framed for a crime she didn’t commit, she suddenly finds herself without a job. Then to make matters worse, Tabby’s boyfriend dumps her and gives her cat away to a shelter.

But rescue comes in the form of kindly Mercy. A master of saving waifs and strays, Mercy wants Tabby to breathe new flair into her ailing cracker business. Together, they’ll save Marwood’s Magical Christmas Crackers.

But someone has other ideas. Mercy’s nephew Randal thinks Tabby’s a fraudster. Stubborn, difficult and very attractive, her future depends upon winning him round. But it’s that time of the year when miracles really can happen. Standing under the mistletoe, Tabby’s Christmas is set to be one that she will never forget . . .

'Trisha Ashley writes with remarkable wit and originality - one of the best writers around.' KATIE FFORDE
‘Trisha at her best.’ CAROLE MATTHEWS

Alice Rose is a foundling, discovered on the Yorkshire moors above Haworth as a baby. Adopted but then later rejected again by a horrid step-mother, Alice struggles to find a place where she belongs. Only baking – the scent of cinnamon and citrus and the feel of butter and flour between her fingers – brings a comforting sense of home.

So it seems natural that when she finally decides to return to Haworth, Alice turns to baking again, taking over a run-down little teashop and working to set up an afternoon tea emporium.

Luckily she soon makes friends – including a Grecian god-like neighbour – who help her both set up home and try to solve the mystery of who she is. There are one or two last twists in the dark fairytale of Alice’s life to come . . . but can she find her happily ever after?

Readers love The Little Teashop of Lost and Found:

***** ‘delightful, charming and pure escapism’
***** ‘intrigue, laughs and compassion . . . a truly lovely novel’
***** ‘full of warm-hearted characters, beautifully settings, delicious cakes and that special touch of magic which makes it stand out as a Trisha Ashley novel’

'Trisha Ashley writes with remarkable wit and originality - one of the best writers around' KATIE FFORDE, author of A Springtime Affair

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man of over forty is in possession of a major defect . . .

Cassandra Leigh has woken as if from a bad dream: desperate for a baby, and finally out of patience waiting for her 20 year affair with Max to end happily ever after. Maybe Max is not the only man for her?

Perhaps she could find love with her friend Jason - though he's perhaps a little too rugged, and there's something strange about the way his wife disappeared . . . Or there's Dante, the mysterious stranger she meets on a dark night in his haunted manor house . . .

Cass must throw caution to the wind and claim the life she's always wanted. Suddenly, it's a choice between Mr Right, Mr Wrong or Mr Right Now . . .

Fantastically funny and whimsical, this heart-warming novel will charm fans of Milly Johnson and Jill Mansell.

Readers love A Good Heart is Hard to Find:

***** 'Another Trisha Ashley treasure'
***** 'Funny and a joy to read. It left me with a smile on my face'

'The ultimate in feelgood fiction reads, it will fill your heart with Christmas spirit.' Milly Johnson, author of Woman in the Middle

'Warm-hearted and witty, this is an absolute delight.' Hazel Prior, bestselling author of Away with the Penguins

This Christmas will be the most special of them all...

Elderly widow Sabine knows this will be her last Christmas in her beloved home, Mitras Castle. Determined to make it just like the ones she remembers from her childhood, she employs Dido Jones of Heavenly Houseparties to help with the big day.

Dido is enchanted by the castle as soon as she steps through the imposing front door. And as Christmas day approaches, her feeling of connection to the old house runs deeper than she first thought.

But when the snow begins to fall and Sabine's family arrive at the house - including Dido's teenage crush Xan - tensions rise around the castle's future and long-buried mysteries begin to unravel...

As past secrets come to light, can this still be a magical Christmas to remember?
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Praise for Trisha Ashley:

'One of the best writers around' Katie Fforde
'Full of down-to-earth humour' Sophie Kinsella
'A warm-hearted and comforting read' Carole Matthews

Readers are falling in love with One More Christmas at the Castle:

***** 'Trisha's Christmas stories are the perfect start to the festive season'
***** 'Pure Christmas escapism with plenty of mulled wine and mince pies'
***** 'This is cosy, festive, fun and so much more. I wanted to move into the castle and join in all the festivities!'

The delightful Sunday Times bestselling novel from Trisha Ashley

'One of the best writers around!' Katie Fforde
'Full of down-to-earth humour.' Sophie Kinsella
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All Marnie wants is somewhere to call home. Mourning lost years spent in a marriage that has finally come to an end, she needs a fresh start and time to heal. Things she hopes to find in the rural west Lancashire village her mother always told her about.

With nothing but her two green thumbs, Marnie takes a job as a gardener, which comes with a little cottage to make her own. The garden is beautiful - filled with roses, lavender and honeysuckle - and only a little rough around the edges. Which is more than can be said for her next-door neighbour, Ned Mars.

Marnie remembers Ned from her college days but he's far from the untroubled man she once knew. A recent relationship has left him with a heart as bruised as her own.

Can a summer spent gardening help them recapture the forgotten dreams they've let get away?
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Readers are falling in love with The Garden of Forgotten Wishes
***** 'Gorgeous . . . a lovely rom-come to cheer your heart and ease your soul.'
***** 'Once again another outstanding book full of intrigue, hope and a new beginning.'
***** 'A perfect read to escape with.'

A hilarious tale of divorce and dating from the No.1 bestselling author of The Christmas Invitation. Perfect for fans of Katie Fforde and Carole Matthews

First comes marriage. Then comes divorce. Then it’s every woman for herself…

When Charlie’s husband Matt tells her that he wants a divorce she has to start from scratch. Suddenly single, broke and approaching forty, she is forced to return to her childhood home in the Yorkshire moors.

Living with her father and eccentric siblings could be considered a challenge, but soon Charlie finds her new life somewhat refreshing. Now that she’s single she’s got no need to dye her roots nor to be the perfect wife and she can return to her first love – painting.

But just as she begins to feel settled, handsome, bad-tempered actor Mace North moves in down the road and starts mixing things up for Charlie in more ways than one…

Praise for Trisha Ashley:

‘One of the best writers around!’ Katie Fforde

‘Full of down-to-earth humour’ Sophie Kinsella

‘A warm-hearted and comforting read. Trisha at her best’ Carole Matthews

‘An absolute delight. Every Woman for Herself is a laugh-out-loud read that leaves you feeling pleased with the world’ Take a Break

'Like a nice mug of mulled wine in book form!' Good Housekeeping

The #1 Christmas novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Trisha Ashley

Meg is definitely not in the Christmas mood. She’s never gone in for tinsel, baubles and mistletoe, and right now she’s still getting over an illness. Yet when she’s invited to spend the run-up to Christmas in the snowy countryside, rather than dreary London, she can’t refuse.

Arriving at a warm and cosy family home in a small hilltop village, Meg soon begins to wonder what a proper Christmas might be like. But just as she’s beginning to settle in, she spots a familiar face. Lex.

Despite the festive cheer, Meg suddenly wants nothing more than to get as far away from him, and their past secrets, as she can. But if she stays, could this be the year she finally discovers the magic of Christmas...?

Fabulously funny, intelligent and heart-warming, Trisha Ashley’s brand-new novel is the feel-good Christmas book of the year. It even contains recipes!

‘This cosy heart-warming Christmas read will get you in the festive spirit’ Woman
‘A witty, original read’ Daily Express
‘Romance, friendship, love, humour and a generous dose of Christmas spirit – this book has it all’ Woman’s Weekly
‘A heart-warming, feel-good read.’ Choice

-- Previously published in 2008 as 'Happy Endings' --

The witty, weird and wonderful abound in this early romantic comedy by Sunday Times bestselling author Trisha Ashley.

Tina Devino makes more money teaching people to write than writing herself. A middling romance novelist who dreams of penning a bestseller, she’s increasingly forced to compete with younger, blonder debut authors for her publisher and agent’s attention.

Feeling forgotten, Tina realises the only way up is to take her career and destiny in hand and build her own happy ending; which is perfect because, for a romance writer, Tina isn’t the most traditional of women… Although she does see her long term partner lover friend, Sergei, once a week which is ‘quite enough, thank you very much’. But her uncomplicated love life might soon need some unravelling when a mysterious Tube Man, unwelcome ex-husband and a shadowy figure in a butterfly mask waltz into the picture.

Only Tina can work through the drama and claim the life she’s always wanted… but will she succeed?

Hilariously warm, quirky and feel-good, Trisha Ashley's writing is perfect for fans of romantic comedies by Milly Johnson and Jill Mansell.

Dall’autrice del bestseller 12 giorni a Natale
Quest’anno Meg non è proprio in vena di festeggiare il Natale. Non è mai stata il tipo da decorazioni e regali e come se non bastasse sta cercando di rimettersi in sesto dopo una brutta rottura sentimentale. E così, quando riceve un inaspettato invito per un lavoro da portare a termine durante il periodo natalizio, accetta senza esitazione. Trascorrere le festività in campagna, lontana da Londra e dai suoi dolorosi ricordi, potrebbe essere l’occasione giusta per rilassarsi e ritrovare un po’ di pace. Al suo arrivo, la casa che la aspetta è deliziosa e accogliente: proprio quello che ci voleva! Lasciandosi coccolare dall’atmosfera festosa, Meg comincia persino a sentirsi pervasa dallo spirito natalizio… Finché non nota un volto familiare: Lex. Il suo primo amore, nonché il nipote della coppia che le ha commissionato il lavoro. Meg ormai è sicura che il destino stia facendo di tutto per complicarle la vita, ma non ha fatto i conti con la magia del Natale…
Un tranquillo rifugio nella campagna innevata potrebbe essere il luogo giusto per riscoprire la magia del Natale
Un’autrice bestseller da oltre 700.000 copie vendute
«Un libro pieno di allegria.»
Sophie Kinsella
«Una delle migliori scrittrici in circolazione!»
Katie Fforde
«Si legge con gusto.»
Times
«Una lettura che scalda il cuore. Trisha Ashley all’ennesima potenza!»
Carole Matthews

È nata nel Lancashire e ha studiato allo Swansea Art College. Oggi vive in Galles. È autrice di diversi romanzi femminili di successo, che hanno scalato le classifiche in Inghilterra. I suoi libri sono tradotti in Germania, Portogallo, Repubblica Ceca e Turchia. La Newton Compton ha pubblicato Cosa indossare al primo appuntamento, 12 giorni a Natale, La casa dei sogni, Un Natale indimenticabile, Il piccolo negozio degli amori perduti e ritrovati e Un invito inaspettato.

Dall’autrice del bestseller La casa dei sogni
Alice Rose ha trascorso la sua vita desiderando di scoprire chi fossero i suoi genitori naturali. Quando era in fasce, infatti, è stata ritrovata nelle brughiere dello Yorkshire, vicino alla cittadina di Haworth. Dopo un’adozione finita male si è dovuta prendere cura di sé stessa, cercando un luogo che la facesse sentire a casa. E in effetti un luogo simile esiste: è la sua cucina. Quando annusa gli aromi di cannella e di limone o affonda le mani nella farina, ha la certezza di essere finalmente nel posto giusto. E così decide di aprire una piccola sala da tè a Haworth, sicura che questo passo segnerà l’inizio di una nuova vita. Gli amici infatti non tardano ad arrivare e tra loro c’è anche l’affascinante vicino di casa, che si offre di aiutarla a risolvere il mistero che coinvolge la sua famiglia. Ma la verità richiede spesso una buona dose di coraggio. Alice non vuole di certo sottrarsi alle prove che la aspettano, e sa che farà di tutto per conquistare il lieto fine che merita...
Non si aspettava di trovare il luogo perfetto per scrivere il suo lieto fine…
«Questo libro è l’intrattenimento perfetto per un pomeriggio di lettura. Un romanzo splendido che rievoca le sorelle Brontë.»
The Lady
«Trisha Ashley ci porta nelle brughiere inglesi e riesce a farci sentire a casa. Una lettura straordinaria.»
Writing Magazine
«Una delle più brave autrici in circolazione.»
Katie Fforde

è nata nel Lancashire e ha studiato allo Swansea Art College. Oggi vive in Galles. È autrice di diversi romanzi femminili di successo, che hanno scalato le classifiche in Inghilterra. I suoi libri sono tradotti in Germania, Portogallo, Repubblica Ceca e Turchia. La Newton Compton ha pubblicato Cosa indossare al primo appuntamento, 12 giorni a Natale, La casa dei sogni e Un Natale indimenticabile.

A hilarious romcom from the Sunday Times bestseller

‘Full of down to earth good humour.’ SOPHIE KINSELLA
'Trisha Ashley writes with remarkable wit and originality - one of the best writers around.' KATIE FFORDE
‘Fresh and funny.’ WOMAN’S OWN

When newly-dumped Carey Revell unexpectedly becomes the heir to Mossby, his family’s ancestral home, it’s rather a mixed blessing. The house is large but rundown. Though he already knows someone who could restore the stained glass windows in the older part of the house . . .

Angel Arrowsmith has spent the last ten years happily working and living with her artist mentor and partner. But suddenly bereaved, she finds herself heartbroken, without a home or a livelihood. Life will never be the same again – until old friend Carey Revell comes to the rescue.

They move in to Mossby with high hopes. But the house has a secret at its heart: an old legend concerning one of the famous windows. Will all their dreams for happiness be shattered? Or can Carey and Angel find a way to make this house a home?

Readers love The House of Hopes and Dreams
***** ‘A lovely tale…a bit of mystery, and just great escapism.’
***** ‘Full of sparkle and shine, a joy to read.’
***** ‘A good warm hearted book with intrigue, friendship, humour and a touch of romance.’

'One of the best writers around!' Katie Fforde
'Full of down-to-earth humour' Sophie Kinsella


Sappho Jones stopped counting birthdays when she reached thirty but, even with her hazy grip on mathematics, she realises that she's on the slippery slope to the big four-oh! With the thought suddenly lodged in her mind that she's a mere cat's whisker away from becoming a single eccentric female living in a country cottage in Wales, she has the urge to do something dramatic before it's too late.

The trouble is, as an adventurous woman of a certain age, Sappho's pretty much been there, done that, got the T-shirt. In fact, the only thing she hasn't tried is motherhood. And with sexy potter Nye on hand as a potential daddy - or at least donor - is it time for her to consider the biggest leap of all? It's either that or buy a cat . . .

Wonderfully wry, heart-warming and life-affirming, A Leap of Faith is perfect for fans of romantic comedies by Milly Johnson and Jill Mansell

Readers are falling in love with A Leap of Faith:
***** 'A sheer joy to read'
***** 'Romance, friendship and a mystery all wrapped up in one book'
***** 'A quirky and fun story with a lot of laughter thrown in'

**This novel was originally published in 2001 as The Urge to Jump.**