JENNY OLIVER wrote her first book on holiday when she was ten years old. Illustrated with cut-out supermodels from her sister’s Vogue, it was an epic, sweeping love story not so loosely based on Dynasty. Since then Jenny has gone on to get an English degree and a job in publishing that’s taught her what it takes to write a novel (without the help of the supermodels).
The Parisian Christmas Bake Off
The Vintage Summer Wedding
The Little Christmas Kitchen
The Sunshine and Biscotti Club
The Summerhouse by the Sea
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First published in Great Britain by HQ in 2018
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Ebook Edition © June 2018 ISBN: 9780008217990
Version: 2018-06-14
‘Brilliantly written, this is packed full of humour… A perfect holiday read.’
The Sun
‘This book made me want to dance on the beach with a glass of sangria in my hand. The perfect summer read.’
Sarah Morgan
‘This is a real treat. A touching story of love, loss and finding out what really matters in life. I love it!’
Julia Williams
‘Jenny Oliver writes contemporary women’s fiction which leaves you with a warm, fuzzy feeling inside.’
Books with Bunny
‘Intelligent, delightful and charming! The writing is exquisite.’
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‘A perfect summer read.’
This Price Is Usually Right
‘A sprinkling of festivity, a touch of romance and a glorious amount of mouth-watering baking!’
Rea Book Review
‘…it was everything I enjoy…I couldn’t find a single flaw.’
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‘I didn’t want to put the book down until I had reached the very last word on the last page.’
A Spoonful of Happy Endings
To Emily
Contents
CHAPTER 10
CHAPTER 11
CHAPTER 12
CHAPTER 13
CHAPTER 14
CHAPTER 15
CHAPTER 16
CHAPTER 17
CHAPTER 18
CHAPTER 19
CHAPTER 20
CHAPTER 21
CHAPTER 22
CHAPTER 23
CHAPTER 24
CHAPTER 25
CHAPTER 26
CHAPTER 27
CHAPTER 28
CHAPTER 29
CHAPTER 30