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The path of true love never runs smooth. But for some, it's one seriously bumpy ride...A heartwarming new romantic comedy from the bestselling author of A WINTER'S TALE.Growing up in the beautiful Lancashire village of Neatslake, Josie Gray and her childhood sweetheart, Ben Richards, always dreamt of living a life of rural bliss. And when Josie inherits her beloved Grandmother's cottage, it seems they might just have got what they wished for.Josie throws herself into her wedding cake business, whilst Ben gains increasing acclaim as an artist. But the tranquil village turns into a hive of activity when Josie's childhood friend, Libby Martin - now a wealthy widow - returns to the village, planning a lavish wedding to rival any celeb bash. The day goes with a bang, and soon Libby and Josie are hard at work at their fledgling wedding business, hiring out Libby's beautiful Elizabethan home for ceremonies, with Josie creating all manner of wonderful cakes.But amidst all this romance, Josie's fairytale relationship with Ben turns into a nightmare, and she quickly becomes Love's number one cynic - until charming wedding photographer Noah Sephton arrives in Neatslake with a very different outlook on love...Can this hopeless romantic persuade pessimistic Josie to give romance another try? Or will it be a case of always the cake maker, never the bride...?A charming, witty and feelgood novel, ideal for fans of Katie Fforde and Harriet Evans.
When a woman's idyllic life in a Lancashire village crumbles, she must navigate the complexities of professional ambition and personal heartbreak. Josie Gray, a talented cake maker, finds her dream of rural bliss with her childhood sweetheart shattered by unexpected betrayal. As she pivots to manage a high-end wedding business with a wealthy friend, she encounters a cynical outlook on love that is challenged by the arrival of a charming photographer. The narrative follows Josie's internal shift from romantic optimism to skepticism and her eventual navigation of new emotional territory within the constraints of a small, gossiping community.
This novel is characterized by its focus on the intersection of professional ambition and personal vulnerability within a tight-knit village environment. The narrative structure relies on established romantic comedy conventions, utilizing the wedding industry as a backdrop to mirror the protagonist's own relationship struggles. The tone remains light and observational, prioritizing the growth of the central character as she re-evaluates her expectations of love. The work fits into the broader tradition of contemporary British romantic fiction, emphasizing the importance of community and personal resilience in the face of disappointment.
Page Count:
419
Publication Date:
2009-01-01
Publisher:
Avon
ISBN-10:
0007329059
ISBN-13:
9780007329052
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