Katie Forde

Althea is the mother of three strong-minded children - one of whom is a Buddhist - and owner of a finicky dog named Bozo - Saddled with too large a house - albeit in a beautiful Cotswold village - worrisome mortgage payments, a bossy younger sister and irksome ex-husband, Althea still manages to muddle through life comfortably enough. Until she loses her job. Seeking solace in her borrowed greenhouse, Althea decides to develop her passion for gardening. And when she wins the opportunity to design a garden at the Chelsea Flower show with the unexpected help of gorgeous architect Patrick Donahugh it looks as though Althea may have unearthed a new man as well as a new career.

Издательство: Random House
Дата выхода: ноябрь 2004

Polly Cameron is happy being thirty-five and celibate, living in a small Gloucestershire town with a possessive cat for company and a Rayburn for comfort. After all, a relationship would only complicate things... But Polly`s life is already complicated. In addition to her job in the Whole Nut cafe and her part in the `Save Our High Street` campaign, there`s her pottery career to get off the ground. Not to mention dodging the efforts of her friends and mother to find her a husband...

Издательство: Random House
Дата выхода: ноябрь 2004

When Phillida Dylan delivers vegetables to one of her regular clients, she is horrified to discover that her ex-husband, Lucas, has become their chef. When she learns he is to become the latest celebrity chef and that he requires her and her cottage to play supporting roles, she is even more so.

Издательство: Random House
Дата выхода: ноябрь 2004