CATHERINE ALLIOT

Catherine Alliott brings us the fabulously funny and wonderfully heart-warming My Husband Next Door. For better or worse...Ella was nineteen and madly in love when she married dashing young artist Sebastian Montclair. But that was a long time ago. Now Ella and the kids live in a ramshackle farmhouse while Sebastian and his paintings inhabit the outhouse next door - a family separated in every way but distance. Is it a marvellously modern relationship - or a disaster waiting to happen? So when charming gardener Ludo arrives on the scene and Sebastian makes a sudden and surprising decision, Ella sees a chance at a fresh start. Yet with two teenagers and her parents on the verge of their own late-life crisis, will Ella be allowed to choose her own path? And how long can she hide from the truth which haunts her broken marriage? Step into Alliott Country with My Husband Next Door. "Another huge treat from Catherine Alliott. It's hilarious yet poignant, with wonderful characters, including all the animals! I lapped up every page". (Sophie Kinsella). "Captivating and heartwarming". (Closer). Catherine Alliott is the author of twelve bestselling novels including A Rural Affair, One Day in May, The Secret Life of Evie Hamilton, and A Crowded Marriage. She lives with her family in Hertfordshire.

When Flora, James and their two teenage daughters are offered the holiday of a lifetime in a chateaux in the South of France in return for one simple good deed, they jump at the chance to escape the confines of Clapham, the weight of the mortgage and anxieties over their future for a blissful break.But Flora didn''t anticipate a mysterious guest and a whole heap of family baggage to come too. With James developing a schoolboy crush on a famous opera singer and Flora distracted by ghosts from her past, their dream holiday suddenly takes some very unexpected turns.

Evie Hamilton has a secret . . . one she doesn''t even know about. Yet . . . Wife of successful, handsome Ant and mother of high-achieving, accomplished Anna, Evie''s biggest worry in life is whether or not she can fit a manicure in on her way to fetch Anna from clarinet lessons. She doesn''t think about much else outside her own, charmed circle. But all that is about to change. One sunny Oxford morning a letter - a ticking time-bomb - lands on Evie''s immaculate doormat and up-ends Evie''s comfortable life. Something she could never have anticipated has been waiting in the wings to sabotage everything she holds dear, and it''s not going away. She will have to reappraise everything in her carefully arranged universe. But Evie is a fighter and she will fight for what she loves. And in the process, find there is more to her than she thought, and more to her life. What will remain? What will change forever? And can a woman''s entire world really be as fragile as her best china?

The gorgeous new novel from bestselling novelist Catherine Alliott. There are already three people in Imogen Cameron''s marriage ndash; herself, her husband, Alex, and their son, Rufus ndash; and that''s just the way she likes it. But then the Camerons are forced to accept an offer from Eleanor Latimer of a rent-free cottage on her estate. Ordinarily, such an offer is not to be sniffed at but as Eleanor happens to be Alex''s beautiful, rich and frankly flirtatious ex, Imogen is very sniffy indeed. And with good reason. Once installed in Shepherd''s Cottage, Imogen''s life is suddenly full to bursting with surly locals, psychotic chickens, mountains of manure, visits from the infuriatingly bossy vet, and of course Eleanor; who seems to be permanently at Alex''s side. As far as Imogen''s concerned, two''s a marriage, three''s a family and this...well, this is just silly, someone''s going to have to go. The question is who?

When Flora, James and their two teenage daughters are offered the holiday of a lifetime in a chateau in the south of France in return for one simple good deed, they jump at the chance. They exchange the confines of Clapham, the weight of the mortgage and anxieties over their future for a blissful break. But Flora didn't anticipate a mysterious guest and a whole heap of family baggage coming too. With James developing a schoolboy crush on a famous singer and Flora distracted by ghosts from her past, their dream holiday suddenly takes some very unexpected turns.

Single mother Hattie has plenty of reasons to be happy with her life. Her antiques business is flourishing, her teenage son is settled at boarding school and she's enjoying a fling with a younger, very sexy man. But all that changes one fine day in May when Hattie's job takes her back to the idyllic village of Lower Hamble and painful memories of her first love - Dominic Forbes, the married politician she worked for many years ago, the man who changed the course of her life - come flooding back...Things come to a head when Hattie bumps into Dominic's widow and his gorgeous older brother, Hal, in the village and she finds her world turned upside down. Will Hattie come clean about what really happened with Dominic all those years ago? And, if she does, is she ready to face the consequences? Whatever happens, Hattie comes to realize that you can't keep running from your mistakes. It's time to move on and maybe, just maybe, let herself fall in love again...

Evie Hamilton has a secret. . . one she doesn''t even know about. Yet. . . Wife of successful, handsome husband Ant and mother of high-achieving, accomplished daughter Anna, Evie''s biggest worry in life is whether or not she can fit a manicure in on her way to fetch Anna from clarinet lessons. She doesn''t think about much else outside her own, charmed circle. There simply isn''t time. But all that is about to change. One sunny Oxford morning a letter - a ticking time-bomb - lands on Evie''s immaculate doormat and up-ends Evie''s comfortable life. Something she could never have anticipated has been waiting in the wings to sabotage everything she holds dear, and it''s not going away. She will have to reappraise everything in her carefully arranged universe. But Evie is a fighter and she will fight for what she loves. And in the process, find there is more to her than she thought, and more to her life. What will remain? What will change forever? And can a woman''s entire world really be as fragile as her best china?

From the outside, anyone would think that Lucy Palmer has it all: loving children, a dashing husband and a gorgeous home.But when her marriage to Michael comes to an abrupt and unexpected end, her life is turned upside down in a flash.As the truth of her marriage threatens to surface, Lucy seizes the opportunity to swap her house in London - and the stories it hides - for a rural escape to her parents' farmhouse in the Chilterns.But Lucy gets more than she bargained for when she moves back to her childhood home, especially when it throws her into the path of an old flame.Coming face-to-face with her mistakes, Lucy is forced to confront the secrets she's been keeping from herself and those she loves.Is she ready to let someone in? Or will she leave the door to her past firmly closed...

Turbulent, warmherzig und unwiderstehlich fröhlich!Annie O Haran wagt es ein zweites Mal: Obwohl sie nach einer missglückten Ehe der Liebe abgeschworen hatte, willigt die Mutter einer halbwüchsigen Tochter ein, den liebenswerten Arzt David Palmer zu heiraten. Doch zuvor muss sie ihren Roman fertig schreiben und die Hochzeit planen. Da kommt Davids Vorschlag, den Sommer im Haus seiner Tante Gertrude an der herrlichen Küste Cornwalls zu verbringen, gerade recht. Was sie jedoch nicht ahnt: Die Tante hat ein Zimmer an einen unverschämt attraktiven Feriengast vermietet, der nicht nur Annies Roman, sondern vor allem ihre Hochzeitsplanung empfindlich stört ...12"Gefühlvoll, witzig und wahnsinnig gut geschrieben!" Daily Express01Catherine Alliott ist geboren und aufgewachsen in Hertfordshire. Nach dem Abschluss auf der Warwick University zog sie nach London und arbeitete dort als Werbetexterin. Heute lebt sie mit ihrem Mann, einem Anwalt, und drei Kindern wieder in Hertfordshire. Für ihre Romane wurde sie schon mehrfach ausgezeichnet.

Henrietta Tate has always taken her role as a full-time mother and home-maker very seriously. She''s never had time for anything else. But now she and her family have moved to an idyllic house in the countryside and her teenage children are away at boarding school most of the time, she finds herself less than fulfilled by life in the sticks. Perhaps a new job working for Laurence de Havilland, the famous military historian, could provide just the distraction she needs...

Leaves you with a smile on your face and hope in your heartMILLY JOHNSONEscape this summer with the page-turning new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling authorA fantastic, compelling story . . . The feelings on the page are tangible5***** READER REVIEWPacked with fantastic characters, uncomfortable truths, and flashes of pure comedy. Who could ask for more?JILL MANSELL________From the outside, anyone would think that Lucy Palmer has it all: loving children, a dashing husband and a gorgeous home.But when her marriage to Michael comes to an abrupt and unexpected end, her life is turned upside down in a flash.As the truth of her marriage threatens to surface, Lucy seizes the opportunity to swap her house in London - and the stories it hides - for a rural escape to her parents farmhouse in the Chilterns.But Lucy gets more than she bargained for when she moves back to her childhood home, especially when it throws her into the path of an old flame.Coming face-to-face with her mistakes, Lucy is forced to confront the secrets shes been keeping from herself and those she loves.Is she ready to let someone in? Or will she leave the door to her past firmly closed . . .________Emotional and engaging, I was completely absorbed Sarah MorganCompellingHeidi SwainI enjoyed every minute and couldnt put it down5***** Reader ReviewEmotional and affecting, this is an absorbing readSunCatherine Alliott is back with another warm, escapist read . . . wonderfully writtenWomans WeeklyEngrossing . . . sparkles with witBestPraise for Catherine Alliott:A huge treat. Hilarious yet poignantSophie KinsellaWarm, witty and wiseDaily MailHer writing is both intelligent and sparklingMarian KeyesHilarious and full of surprisesDaily Telegraph

Sink into the hilarious feel-good story of a family holiday gone wrong from the Sunday Times bestselling author of A Cornish SummerWonderful story that made me laugh but also cry... great escapism 5***** Reader ReviewWhen Flora, James and their two teenage daughters are offered a free holiday in a beautiful chateau in the South of France in return for an act of kindness, they obviously jump at the chance. A break from hectic London - what could be better?But Flora wasnt expecting a whole heap of family baggage coming along too - including some surprise guests.And especially not James developing a crush on their famous host. Perhaps this wont be the dream holiday she had in mind . . .If you like Jill Mansell, Cathy Kelly and Fern Britton youll love this. _________Catherine Alliott at her best 5***** Reader ReviewA breezy, comic, summery rompSunday MirrorWarm, witty, easy to read . . . a thoroughly engaging, entertaining readDaily MailHilarious and full of surprisesThe TimesI fell in love with the characters 5***** Reader Review

Discover the magic of second chances and starting again in this tantalising story from the bestselling author of A Cornish SummerIf Im being totally honest I had fantasized about Phil dying.When Poppy Shillings bike-besotted, Lycra-clad husband is killed in a freak accident, she cant help feeling a guilty sense of relief. For at long last shes released from a controlling and loveless marriage.Throwing herself wholeheartedly into village life, shes determined to start over. And sure enough, everyone from Luke the sexy church organist to Bob the resident oddball, is taking note. Yet the one man Poppy cant take her eyes off seems tantalizingly out of reach - why wont he let go of his glamorous ex-wife?But just as shes ready to dip her toes in the water, the discovery of a dark secret about her late husband shatters Poppys confidence. Does she really have the courage to risk her heart again?Because Poppy wants a lot more than just a rural affair . . .Praise for Catherine Alliott:I raced through it, completely gripped from start to finishDaily MailAn entertaining read thats as light as the summer breezeDaily Express

Indulge in this deliciously romantic rural comedy about past love from the bestselling author of A Cornish SummerOne day in May, Hatties life changes for ever . . .Hattie Carrington has good reason to be happy. Her antiques business is flourishing, her teenage son is settled at school and shes enjoying a fling with a sexy, younger man. But when work takes her back to the village of Little Crandon, heartbreaking memories of her first love surface.It seems that the secret affair with married politician Dominic Forbes, which changed the course of her life, just wont go away. So when Hattie bumps into Dominics widow and his gorgeous younger brother, Hal, her world is turned upside down. Though shes still trying to hide from her mistakes, she knows that if shes ever to fall in love again she needs to be honest with others, and herself. Can she admit what really happened with Dominic all those years ago?And, if so, is she ready for the consequences?Praise for Catherine Alliott:Another charming tale of love and heartbreak from this wonderfully warm and witty authorWomanShes getting better and better. A complete pleasure to readDaily MailA fun, fast-paced page-turnerOK