‘Oh how I wish the Comfort Food Café was real!’ ?????Welcome to The Comfort Food Café!It’s been a tough year for Maxine Connolly – so tough she's almost given up on finding her happy ending. But then she discovers The Comfort Food Café, shining like the star on top of the Christmas tree and welcoming her in to its cozy, cake-filled embrace for hot chocolates dripping with whipped cream, melty grilled cheese toasties and the funniest bunch of regulars she soon calls friends.Then there’s gorgeous local Gabriel Moran, who looks at Max like she’s a present he can’t wait to unwrap – and she can’t help but think that, maybe, he’s just what she wants for Christmas too…Readers ADORE the Comfort Food Café:‘Spellbinding’ Sunday Times bestseller Cathy Bramley‘You’ll devour this book in one go’ Woman’s Weekly ‘As cosy as a buttered crumpet’ Sunday Times bestseller Milly Johnson‘Just my cup of tea’ Bestseller Sue Moorcroft‘Full of heart and a delight to read’ Award winning author Bella Osborne‘Full of comfort and cheer – the perfect antidote to cold winter nights’ Sunday Times bestseller Jane Costello‘Full of quirky characters, friendship and humour, you will devour this engaging and heartwarming novel in one sitting’ Sunday Express

Fans of Pamela Kelley and Robyn Carr will love this later-in-life, small-town romance.She’s 65 years old and ready to embrace the adventure of a lifetime!When Isabel receives an invitation to a reunion from her childhood friends in Sapphire Bay, she hesitates. It's been a long time since they've been together in the small lakeside town where they met as teenagers. Now 65 years old and recently widowed, she's yearning for a fresh start. Deciding this could be the change she needs, Isabel tells her friends she'll be there.After she arrives, she discovers the town's bookstore is up for sale and at risk of closing. With encouragement from her friends and Frank, a retired lawyer with a mysterious past, Isabel takes a leap of faith and purchases the store.As Isabel and Frank grow closer, she discovers he's harboring dangerous secrets. When shadows from Frank's past catch up with him, Isabel finds herself caught in the crossfire, forcing them both to make impossible choices.Bookstore on the Bay is the first book in Leeanna's A New Beginning series and can easily be read as a standalone. All of Leeanna’s series are linked. If you find a character you like, they could be in another novel!Praise for Leeanna Morgan's books:"A heartwarming read that left me feeling happy and hopeful. The perfect escape from everyday life.""This story was a breath of fresh air. The plot was engaging, and I felt like I was part of the community."Other Novels by Leeanna Morgan:The Cottages on Anchor Lane:The Flower Cottage (Jackie and Richard)The Starlight Café (Andrea and David)The Cozy Quilt Shop (Shona and Greg)A Stitch in Time (Laura and Joseph)Love on Anchor Lane:The Magic of Summer (Daniella and Harrison)The Magic of Sunshine (Harper and Owen)The Magic of Rainbows (Eden and Steve)The Magic of Christmas (Chloe and Liam)A New Beginning:Bookstore on the Bay (Isabel and Frank)Paws of Hope on the Bay (Lynda and Matt)Cafe on the Bay (Kathleen and Patrick)Cottage on the Bay (Susan and Paul)

A heartwarming, feel-good story about embracing new beginnings, from the BESTSELLING author of A New Lease of Life Perfect for fans of Milly Johnson, Maddie Please and Judy Leigh!New beginnings. Old wounds. And a village with its own secret to happiness. . . ? The peaceful village of Willowbrook seems to be the ideal place for a new lease of life – at least according to Nell’s husband, Barney. With an empty nest and coming towards retirement, he’s persuaded her to try country living. Their cottage even has an annexe that’s perfect for Barney’s widowed father, Frank.Nell is less sure about this fresh start… and it’s not long before cracks in her thirty-year marriage begin to appear. Instead of spending more time together, she and Barney seem to be drifting apart. Frank, too, is unsettled.A weekly community group exploring the secret of happiness provides a way for Nell and her father-in-law to navigate their new surroundings. Nell finds some friends, and Frank is quickly taken in hand by the neighbourhood matriarchs – the self-styled ‘Saga Louts’!But will questioning what makes her happy push Nell even further away from Barney, especially when she discovers the secrets her husband has been keeping? Or can opening up to others help old wounds heal and bring them back together once more? What really is the secret to happiness?Praise for Celia Anderson:'Perfect for anyone looking for inspiration to make the very most of life whatever age they are.' Kate Storey'Celia Anderson's characters leap from the page in her beautifully observed stories.' Sue Moorcroft‘Warm, romantic and different, in the very best way’ Katie Fforde'Celia tells a story with warmth and heart - you'll be rooting for her wonderfully vivid characters, and want them to be your friends too!' Fiona Gibson'Funny, sad, relatable and superbly crafted, this is a real hug in a book.' Judy Leigh'Celia's stories are always a delightful read.' Bella Osborne‘I absolutely adored it!’ Ruth Hogan‘Certain to make you laugh and cry’ Jenni Keer‘Wonderful characters make this a great read’ Good Housekeeping

‘Breathtaking… had me hooked’ ?????‘LOVED, LOVED, LOVED this book!!’ ?????‘Fantastic… I lost all track of time!’ ?????‘A truly heart-warming read!!’ ?????‘Absolutely amazing’ ?????Periwinkle-blue flowers spill over the picket fence, framing the simple wooden sign that reads Hydrangea House. But Molly’s eyes fill with tears. Her grandmother Beverly used to stand right there in the doorway, ready to welcome guests. Now Beverly is gone, will the inn close forever?Grieving and newly single Molly Anderson begs the wealthy Frost family, owners of Hydrangea House, to allow her to run the inn for one last summer before they shut it down. She vows to give the final guests a summer to remember by the sea. It’s what Beverly—who worked uncomplainingly for the Frosts her whole life—would have wanted.But when an elderly woman checks in claiming to know a secret about Beverly’s true connection to the Frost family, everything Molly knows about her beloved grandmother is called into question. The woman says that a message in a bottle hidden somewhere at Hydrangea House, will not only reveal the truth, but could stop the Frosts’ plan in its tracks.Desperate to do whatever she can to save Hydrangea House, Molly combs the inn from attic to basement, helped by visiting oceanographer Matt. She could never get involved with a guest, but Matt’s kindness as he listens to her worries, and the way his deep brown eyes keep locking with hers are hard to ignore…But as they fill their summer with searching, rumors and bad reviews about Molly start to spread. By delving into the mystery of the past, has she shattered any chance of the inn’s future? Can Matt be trusted, or is he more closely linked to the Frost family than she thought? And when she finally unlocks the secret about her grandmother, will it bring Molly peace—or tear her apart?An absolutely gorgeous read about learning to trust, the meaning of home, and the importance of family. Fans of Debbie Macomber, Carolyn Brown and Mary Alice Monroe will be captivated.Read what everyone’s saying about My Grandmother’s Inn:“LOVED, LOVED, LOVED this book!!… another delightful, sweet read… lovely, heart-warming characters.” Goodreads reviewer, ?????“This is a wonderful, heart-warming story that will lift your spirit and heart! ... I absolutely loved it!” Goodreads reviewer, ?????“What a beautifully told story! I was captivated from the start and eagerly turned the pages all day long.” Goodreads reviewer, ?????“Oh fantastic! I love this series. They fill my heart with so much love… A beautiful tale from start to finish, I couldn’t put it down.”@susannescott, ?????“I absolutely adored this novel… an absolute gem … Kristin Harper knows how to steal your heart with her fascinating characters.” Cindy L Spear, ?????“What a truly heart-warming read!!… sweet and moving novel filled with such endearing characters… engrossed from start to finish.” Steph and Chris Book Review, ?????“A fantastic read.”@karen_loves_reading, ?????“I have absolutely loved this story… drawn in from the very first chapter ... Adored getting to know all of the characters.” Goodreads reviewer, ?????“A touching tale and a delight to read.”Goodreads reviewer, ?????“I absolutely loved this book, I was captivated the whole way through.” Goodreads reviewer, ?????“This series keeps getting better… had me turning pages and kept me on the edge of my seat.” Goodreads reviewer, ?????