Amy Bratley

A gorgeously romantic debut about rotten men, good men, hand-made aprons, and family secrets 'What makes you happy? What do you want from life?' I ran through a list of things that I supposed would make me sound cool. And then I told the truth. 'A home,' I said. 'A home with some people in it I love.' On a mission to have the perfect home, with tweeting bluebirds and a white picket fence, Juliet hits a major stumbling block - reality. On the first night with her boyfriend in their new flat, Juliet discovers that Simon has been sleeping with her best friend. After growing up in a dysfunctional family with secrets that haunt her, there's no way she is prepared to build her nest on a broken branch. Heartbroken and seeking an escape from her troubles, Juliet retreats into the comforting world of her grandmother's 1950s homemaking manuals, discovering tips like "put a ribbon in your hair to brighten your husband's day" and though Juliet knows that won't get her anywhere, she discovers that craft and homemaking are back in style. Taking control of her life, Juliet is determined to get her home with a heart. But who will win hers?

The Girls' Guide to Homemaking

Wanted: four amateur cooks to compete in a supper club contest Rules: four strangers, four weeks, four houses, four dinner parties You might win: a cash prize You might lose: your heart Eve had her world torn apart three years ago, when the love of her life Ethan disappeared, and she never found out why. But now, her life is rosy. With a lovely new boyfriend, Joe, and a café opening on the cards, things finally seem to be falling into place. ... until she agrees to take part in a supper club competition for a local newspaper. Eve is cooking the first dinner and who should turn up on her doorstep expecting a three-course meal, but her long lost love Ethan?

The Saturday Supper Club

Amore, zucchero e cannella

Autrice del bestseller Amore, zucchero e cannella Tutti in città conoscono Nancy Jones. Ama i gatti, la sua casa fatiscente in riva al mare e il lavoro nella scuola locale, dove si occupa dei bambini che hanno più bisogno di aiuto. Nancy si sforza di non rimuginare troppo sul passato e sulle conseguenze che ha avuto sulla sua vita attuale e non condivide i suoi segreti con nessuno. È meglio che alcune porte rimangano saldamente chiuse. Un giorno, però, accetta di badare al gatto di una vicina e, una volta entrata in casa, la sua attenzione viene catturata da una fotografia, racchiusa in una cornice rosso acceso. Quell’immagine la catapulta all’improvviso indietro nel tempo, riaprendo antiche ferite. Nancy non sa cosa la spaventi di più: se affrontare tutti i ricordi dolorosi legati al suo passato o aprirsi al mondo, provando ancora una volta ad avere fiducia negli altri. Per anni si è barricata dietro un muro, nel tentativo di proteggere il suo cuore, ma forse è arrivato il momento di ritrovare il coraggio di amare. Un’autrice da oltre 400.000 copie Numero 1 nella classifica italiana Tutti in città conoscono lady Jones, la signora dei gatti Hanno scritto di lei: «La favola di Amy Bratley: da freelance è diventata reginetta.» Corriere della sera «Molta intelligenza e ironia nel romanzo di Amy Bratley.» Il Venerdì di Repubblica «Amy Bratley: la formula magica del bestseller.» Vanity Fair «Non è il solito scontato romanzo d’amore ma un racconto che ci aiuta a guardare dentro di noi e a riscoprire il sapore delle piccole cose quotidiane. Per tornare a sorridere e ad amare anche quando ci hanno fatto il cuore a pezzi.» Donna Moderna Amy Bratley vive a Bournemouth, nel Dorset, e lavora come giornalista freelance. La Newton Compton ha pubblicato il suo primo romanzo, il bestseller Amore zucchero e cannella, che ha vinto il Premio Baccante 2012 ed è rimasto per mesi in vetta alle classifiche italiane. Recentemente ha pubblicato anche Segreti, bugie e cioccolato, L’amore della mia vita e Cuori spezzati e torte di Natale.

Gli adorabili gatti di Nancy Jones

Seven months pregnant, Mel is dumped by her partner and is suddenly facing parenthood alone. But at her antenatal class, she meets a group of women who quickly become invaluable friends in the terrifying new world of birth and babies . . . Katy – rich, successful and with the dream husband – has her delivery planned to perfection. But she soon realizes that nature doesn’t always follow suit. Lexi, loud and confident, is coping well on her own. Until the only man she has ever loved reappears at the most unexpected moment. Rebecca is the youngest of the group – not long out of her teens, in fact –but she’s determined to hold onto her dreams, even without her family’s support. Erin already seems to be an expert on babies, but her quiet nature hides a secret tragedy. When you’re contemplating pain relief, birth positions and sleepless nights you really need a good friend – or four. ‘I LOVE it. It's so good and really makes me feel like one of the girls . . . a perfect read for anyone who is a mum to be’ Member review, thebabywebsite.com

The Antenatal Group

On a mission to have the perfect home, Juliet hits a major stumbling block - reality. On the first night with her boyfriend in their new flat, Juliet discovers that Simon has been sleeping with her best friend.

Amore zucchero e cannella

When Mel's boyfriend dumps her weeks before she is due to give birth, she's not just coping with heartbreak - she's also facing parenthood alone. What does she know about bringing up a baby solo? And who's going to be there for her if it all goes wrong? Newly single Mel is terrified when she walks through the door of her first antenatal class. Meeting all the other mums-to-be, she's convinced she's the only one who doesn't know what she's doing. But as she gets to know the other parents in the group, she realises she's not the only one with a not-so-perfect life and a non-existent birth plan. As the weeks pass, and the group share their fears about babies, breastfeeding and birthing pools, Mel begins to believe that maybe she can make it as a single mother. But just when she thinks she's got a handle on her life, her ex-boyfriend comes back begging for forgiveness. Leaning on the support of her new friends, and as the due date looms, Mel has a big decision to make. Will she choose to forgive her ex and or can she find the courage to go it alone? Fans of Sophie Kinsella, Jill Mansell and Beth O'Leary will love The Antenatal Group. The Antenatal Group was previously published by Amy Bratley. What readers are saying about Amy Miller: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I loved this book from the very first to the very last page.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Amazing book.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This is an amazing book. I loved it and recommend it for everyone.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I read it in less than a week and with a three-year-old that's not easy.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A heart-warming, relaxing and lovely book.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Such an easy and entertaining read.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I really enjoyed this story. There was a lot going on with five different stories, but they all came together and I loved it.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I absolutely adored this book.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Having recently had my first child, this book appealed to me and it didn't disappoint.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Good, light-hearted chick-lit.' Goodreads reviewer

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