Rosie Blake Boeken

A feel-good, heartwarming read which reminds us all of the power of slowing down

The perfect recipe for hygge: make a hot chocolate, draw the curtains, snuggle under a blanket, and read your way to happiness! In Yulethorpe, autumn brings gloom—cold, drizzly weather and the closure of the last toy shop. Everything seems to be going wrong until Clara Kristensen arrives on holiday. Seeing the town's potential, she rolls up her sleeves to help. However, Joe, who is busy and important in the City, comes to investigate his mother's shop and suspects Clara's intentions. Can someone who answers emails at 3 a.m. learn to appreciate the slower, happier aspects of life—like naps, candles, good friends, and perhaps even love? Reviewers praise this delightful tale as "feel-good fiction at its absolute finest" and "the most gorgeous read." It's described as a "hilarious, cosy, heart-warming" experience filled with unforgettable characters. Readers are encouraged to light scented candles and settle in with a hot chocolate, as this story offers a warm hug of a narrative. With its blend of humor and heart, this book is a captivating escape that promises to be devoured in one sitting, leaving readers charmed and uplifted.

Nicola Brown überlässt nichts dem Zufall: Ob Mittagessen oder Freizeit - alles ist nach festen Plänen organisiert, nichts und vor allem niemand bringt in ihrem Leben irgendetwas durcheinander. Das beruhigt Nicola, gibt ihr Sicherheit - macht sie aber auch ziemlich einsam. Ihre Kollegin kann das nicht mehr mitansehen und nimmt ihr ein Versprechen ab: Bis zum Valentinstag muss Nicola alles in ihrer Macht Stehende tun, um ihren Traummann zu finden. Aber ist Nicola für die größte Unberechenbarkeit der Welt namens Liebe wirklich schon bereit? „Dieser Roman ist etwas ganz Besonderes!“ Fabulous Book Friend