Synopses & Reviews
Julia Fairfax decides to ditch her fiancé, jack in her job and revolutionize her life. Her new career as a cook on a pair of hotel boats teaches her more about life than how to get boats through a lock. But even afloat, Julias past catches up with her when, not only her fiancé and his mother arrive, but also her childhood enemy, the inscrutable Fergus Grindley.
Synopsis
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'Thank goodness for Katie Fforde, the perfect author to bring comfort in difficult times. She really is the queen of uplifting, feel good romance.' AJ PEARCE
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Julia's learning some lessons in love. A wonderfully romantic novel from the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Recipe for Love, A French Affair and The Perfect Match.
Sometimes you can't escape the past...
When Julia realises she holds more affection for a Labrador than she does for her actual fianc e, Oscar, Julia decides to change her life. She quits her job, dumps Oscar, and starts a new career as a cook on a couple of narrowboats.
Finally feeling like she's keeping her head above water, Julia is appalled when her past comes back to haunt her.
Oscar is persistent, her mother is a matchmaking nightmare and to top it all off her childhood enemy, the enigmatic, Fergus Grindley, arrives on the scene.
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The whole world loves Katie Fforde's work:
"Modern-day Austen. Great fun" Red
"Top-drawer romantic escapism" Daily Mail
"Warm, brilliant and full of love" Heat
"Delicious - gorgeous humour and the lightest of touches" Sunday Times
"Effortlessly lovable, warm and fun" Closer
"Curl up on the sofa with this book and dream... delightful" The Lady
"Deliciously enjoyable" Woman and Home
"Uplifting and delightful" Hot Brands Cool Places
Synopsis
Ditching her fiancé and taking a new career as a cook on a pair of hotel boats is a new departure for Julia, but even afloat her past catches up with her with the arrival of her childhood enemy, the enigmatic Fergus Grindley.
About the Author
Katie Ffordes first book, Living Dangerously, was selected for the 1995 WH Smith Fresh Talent promotion. It was followed by The Rose Revived, Wild Designs, Stately Pursuits and Life Skills.