Ella Griffin

'Ella Griffin can make you laugh and cry in the turn of a page' Marian Keyes 'A cleverly crafted, charming romance' Sunday Mirror Will every treasured possession find its perfect home? Nora's world has been turned upside-down. Escaping heart-break in London, she returns to her childhood home in Dublin where her grandmother's beloved house is being sold. Nora has been left with an inheritance of treasured belongings, but no home of her own in which to keep them. Unable to bear auctioning them off, Nora resolves to stay in Dublin and open The Memory Shop, a very special business which matches each gorgeous object with a perfect new owner. It's not long before these objects begin to transform the lives of those they touch, creating new stories and new chances at happiness. As Nora lets go of a lifetime of treasures, she unlocks tantalising clues to her grandmother's mysterious past. But can she finally let go of her own...? An uplifting novel set in a charming Irish community, about love, family and finding your way. Perfect for fans of Jenny Colgan, Emma Hannigan and Carole Matthews. ********* Readers adore THE MEMORY SHOP: 'Another beautifully written, wonderful, evocative, emotional book from Ella Griffin' 'Warm and vibrant, filled with characters to love' 'Absolutely heartwarming!' 'Such a lovely read. Ella Griffin manages to create characters you really care about' 'A little gem with a big heart'

The Memory Shop

Golden peonies bowing their heads beneath blue delphinium bells. Delicate pink anemones threaded between freckled green orchids. Soft apricot roses woven together with velvety purple irises. Every bouquet tells a story. And every story begins at Blossom & Grow, a tiny jewel-like flower shop in the heart of Dublin. Here, among the buckets of fragrant blooms, beneath the flickering candles and lanterns, Lara works her magic. Translating feelings into flower arrangements that change hearts and lives. But what about her own heart? Has she really healed since she lost her chance to be a mother? What will happen when her own story takes a sudden turn? Can the flowers that heal the customers work their magic on the florist? Drawing together a delightful cast of characters, Ella Griffin brings her warmth, wit and wisdom to a captivating tale woven around a Dublin florist.

Flower Arrangement

'A fresh, funny new voice. Ella Griffin can make you laugh and then cry in the turn of a page' MARIAN KEYES Life is looking up for Saffy. She has a great job, a gorgeous flat in the most desirable part of Dublin and - after six years - it looks like her boyfriend, Greg, is going to propose. Greg (just voted the 9th most eligible man in Ireland) is on a high, too - he's about to swap his part as a heart-throb in an Irish soap for a break in Hollywood. His best mate Conor wakes up every morning with Jess, the most beautiful woman on the planet but, even after seven years and two kids, she won't marry him. He spends his days teaching teenagers and his nights writing the book he hopes will change everything, including Jess's mind. But their happy endings are playing hard to get. It seems everyone's keeping secrets - one night stands, heartbreak, grief and loss are all in the mix. It's going to take some tough questions and even tougher answers before anyone's being honest - even with themselves.

Postcards from the Heart

The stories of three women's lives are tied together as they grapple with the thorny issue of love. Ciara spends her third wedding anniversary alone, wondering if she will ever mend her broken heart. Seven years into a relationship, Katy isn't looking for someone - until he appears. Lara, still getting over a broken marriage, is trying not to fall for a much younger man... For a bouquet of sunshine, romance - and surprises - pick A LITTLE BIT OF SUMMER. The perfect holiday read.

A Little Bit of Summer

Der kleine Laden der unerfüllten Wünsche

'Laugh out loud funny. Heartbreakingly sad. Ella Griffin does it again' Marian Keyes Claire Dillon lives in the shadow of the past - until she gives herself one year to change her future... At thirty-three, Claire's mother had everything to live for. But she died in a tragic accident. And it was her daughter's fault. Now Claire is the same age. A floundering actress with a broken heart. Her life is going nowhere in the company of her gorgeous best friend, ex-rock star, Ray Devine. Her estranged brother, Nick, is back from America with his perfect wife. But Dublin is full of dark memories and he is already planning his escape. What will happen when another accident throws brother and sister together and a lifetime of secrets come to light? A heartwarming story of love and loss from the author of The Memory Shop - perfect for fans of Marian Keyes, Jenny Colgan and Emma Hannigan *** 'A touching story that reminds us all that love's never as simple as it sounds' Woman 'This thrilling story of romance and deceit is too good to put down' Closer 'Crackling with wonderful dialogue and Irish wit. A funny and moving story that will capture your heart and hold onto it 'til the very last page' Cathy Kelly

The Heart Whisperer

Drawing together a delightful cast of characters, Ella Griffin brings her warmth, wit and wisdom to this captivating tale of the connections that bring us all together. Every bouquet tells a story. And every story begins at Blossom & Grow, a tiny flower shop in the heart of Dublin... Among the buckets of fragrant blooms, beneath the flickering candles and lanterns, Lara works her magic, translating feelings into flower arrangements that change hearts and lives. She is no stranger to the power of flowers herself. They gave her hope when she was a child who lost a mother, and, again when she was a mother who lost a child. But old wounds take time to heal, and life has more heartbreak in store. What will it take for the woman who can unlock everybody else’s emotions to open up her own heart? READERS GUIDE INSIDE

The Flower Arrangement

Wenn Liebe die Antwort ist, wie war verdammt noch mal die Frage? Saffy ist angestellt in einer erfolgreichen Werbeagentur und vielbeneidete Langzeitfreundin des Seriendarstellers Greg, der als leicht bekleideter Feuerwehrmann im Fernsehen für hohe Einschaltquoten sorgt. Am Valentinstag, so hofft Saffy, wird er um ihre Hand anhalten. Doch der Abend verläuft ganz anders als erwartet...Saffy könnte sich in den Hintern beißen, vielleicht hätte sie am Valentinstagsabend doch nicht so viel trinken sollen. Aber Greg hätte sie endlich fragen müssen, schließlich sind sie schon seit Jahren zusammen. Hat ihre Liebe unter diesen Umständen überhaupt eine Zukunft?Ganz und gar glücklich dagegen sind ihre Freunde Connor und Jess, trotz der zu kleinen Wohnung und der ständigen Geldsorgen. Bis Connor eine positive Antwort von einer Agentin bekommt, die sein Buch unter Vertrag nehmen will, und er nichts anderes mehr im Kopf hat als Schreiben.Geheimnisse, Ausflüchte und heimliche Träume – das kann nicht gut gehen und das tut es auch nicht. So jagen alle dem Glück hinterher. Ella Griffin hat einen hinreißenden Roman geschrieben, der beste Frauenunterhaltung garantiert und begeisterte Fans hat. Wer beim Lesen einmal den Alltag ausschalten will, liegt hier genau richtig. »Eine frische und lustige neue Stimme. Ella Griffin schafft es, dass man lachen und auf der nächsten Seite weinen muss.« Marian Keyes

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