Fiona Collins

Four decades. Four seasons. Four chance encounters with the same man. Spring 1986, Oxford. Rachel has landed on her feet: engaged to handsome author Jonny, soon to be stepmother to his young daughter Teddy, and with a dream to open her own art gallery. It's everything she wished for during her unsettled childhood. So when she meets candid and carefree American artist Gabe at a party and feels a familiar spark, she knows she needs to resist. But as her perfect life moves forward, Gabe is never far away, and there's no denying the lure of the spontaneous, wildly adventurous existence he seems to offer. His is a world of endless possibilities--ones Rachel can't let herself be tempted by if she's ever to stay the safe course with Jonny. But how can she focus on the life she thought she wanted when she can't help imagining the alternative? One thing's for certain: Gabe is more than a minor character in Rachel's life. And as their paths intersect over seasons and decades, each meeting presents Rachel with a choice that could alter everything, and she has to wonder whether the life story she once fought for is the version she's meant to be living...

Spring, Summer, Autumn, Us

If you like Jill Mansell, Maeve Haran and Katie Fforde, you will love SUMMER IN THE CITY, a romantic and uplifting story of a father and daughter exploring the world around them for the first time in years. Prue is not someone you would notice willingly. She likes to keep herself to herself and fade into the background. If it were not for the birthmark on her left cheek, she might actually succeed at becoming invisible. She spends all of her time with her blind father, Vince. Together, they sit in silence and ignore the vibrant city just on their doorstep. Life is as good as what's on TV. That is, until something forces them both to go outside and see what they have been missing. For Vince, that means discovering how to see the world without his sight. For Prue, that means finding the courage to finally love and be loved in return. A story about family, friendship and facing your fears head on, this is a heart-warming story that will stay with you long after you have finished the last page. ----------------------------------------- Readers love Fiona Collins's novels: 'Beautifully crafted, funny, uplifting and guaranteed to leave you smiling!!! This is one of those BIG WONDERFUL books that pulls you in and doesn't let you go until the very last page.' 'It was so well written that it drew me in and captivated me. I didn't want it to end.' 'This is a book which would make a great Richard Curtis movie - it's feel-good and poignant and very, very funny.' 'Fabulous book, I laughed and cried and every emotion in between.' 'A lovely heartwarming romance that makes you think and stays with you.'

An uplifting and heart-warming story to brighten your summer

Summer in the City

Can twenty-four hours on an island paradise make up for a lifetime of lost chances? When Maggie accepts one last commission before retiring from journalism, she's given twenty-four hours on a private island to interview former Hollywood heart-throb Ed Cavanagh. There are just two problems: Ed doesn't want anything to do with Maggie's 'Where Are They Now?' exclusive, and he's also the only man who ever broke her heart. It's a scenario she never expected--to be in paradise with a man she first met as a teenager but has been trying to forget for the past fifteen years. As each precious hour brings back memories of their tangled love story, Maggie is forced to confront the painful twists of fate that kept them apart. Was a different future for them ever possible? Is it still possible now? But Maggie has work to do. As the clock ticks down on their time on the island, and with Ed proving evasive, she has to find a way back to the man she used to know. They've both been burned by love in the past; will this fleeting reunion extinguish the spark between them for good--or is it one last chance to kindle that flame?

The Hours of You

Mac laughed. 'Do you want to come for a coffee with me? Maybe a muffin?' The word 'muffin' had never sounded so sexually charged before. I liked it. 'Ok,' I said, and I knew exactly where it would lead. ________ When Arden meets Mac she quickly falls for the handsome, charismatic film lecturer. Their love is the sort you see in movies: dramatic, exciting and all-consuming... and complicated. A love like theirs could never last. But years later, whilst visiting a friend in hospital, Arden sees the one face she could never forget. Badly injured, Mac can only make brief references to the classic films they once watched together. Which is all it takes for Arden to remember everything... Will Arden ever find a movie-worthy love again? Unique and true-to-life, You, Me and the Movies is a love story like no other. Perfect for fans of David Nicholls, Jojo Moyes and Richard Curtis films this book will leave you crying big, fat tears of joy and sadness. ________ What everyone is saying about You, Me and the Movies: 'Moving and emotional' Eva Woods, bestselling author of How to be Happy 'I LOVED THIS BOOK!! You, Me and The Movies is beautifully crafted, funny, uplifting and guaranteed to leave you smiling!!! This is one of those BIG WONDERFUL books that pulls you in and doesn't let you go until the very last page.' Lauren North, author of THE PERFECT BETRAYAL 'Imagine "One Day" with movies' 'It's a feel good story, a great holiday read...' 'I can't begin to say how much I LOVED this book. It had me laughing, falling in love and ultimately crying.' 'A gorgeous, unique and lovely read.' 'I loved this book... it would make a great Richard Curtis movie' 'Pulls you in and doesn't let you go until the very last page' 'It's feel-good, poignant and very, very funny' 'It made me laugh, cry and want to watch lots more old movies' 'Nostalgic and lovely and just leaves you with a warm feeling' 'Wow! No other words but wow what a story! ... this is my most favourite book of Fiona's to date... I wasn't expecting to feel such emotion for the characters and the plot.' 'This is a wonderful book that shows how our past shapes what comes in our future, and I found it charming and incredibly poignant... this beautiful story really touched my soul.' 'I'm an absolute mess. This is a beautiful novel. Completely unexpected... I was captured by the now and then aspect of the story... I'm off now to re-watch The Way We Were.'

You, Me and the Movies

Tal como éramos

Wales is especially rich in the folklore of place, and this collection brings a new perspective to the history of Denbighshire, the oldest inhabited area of Wales. With hills, valleys, moorland and coast, this varied land has inspried many tales of ancient battles, strange creatures and curious customs. This compilation of stories from the ancient lore of the modern county of Denbighshire includes local legends, folk tales, stories of magic and mystery and tales of ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Discover dragons and devils, ghosts and giants, witches and cunning men, poets, heroes, saints, kings and queens and, of course, Y Tylwyth Teg, The Fair Folk. A speaker of both languages of Wales, the author has collected some unusual matieral which will be of particular interest to non-Welsh speakers, who will meet these tales for the first time here. With illustrations from local artist Ed Fisher complementing the tales, this volume will be enjoyed by old and young alike. Mae'na groeso cynnes Cymreig yma i bawb. There is a warm Welsh welcome here to all.

Denbighshire Folk Tales

If you love magic and adventure, here is the book for you. In this treasure trove of tales, storyteller Fiona Collins has collected the best-loved stories from the misty, magical mountains, rushing rivers and green rolling hills of North Wales. In these stories you will meet dragons, giants, wizards, monsters and one extremely powerful witch – and of course the Tylwyth Teg, the Welsh fairies. From ‘Once upon a time...’ to ‘Happy ever after’ you will be transported to North Wales, where even the stones have stories to tell.

North Wales Folk Tales for Children

Do you think that legends are all about princes and princesses, knights and heroes, giants and monsters? Well, they aren’t always. The stories in this book are about girls like you and girls you might know: clever, strong, brave and resourceful. Here you can read the story of Vasilisa, who wasn’t afraid of the deep dark forest; Mollie Whuppie, who knew how to trick a giant; Tipingi, who was able to call on her friends to help her get out of trouble; Seren, who used her love of singing to help others; and many more fearless characters. Storyteller Fiona Collins has chosen the best of the old tales from all around the world and reworked them into new and exciting versions to be enjoyed by everyone, accompanied by magical illustrations by talented artist Ed Fisher.

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