Bøker av Victoria Connelly

When author Victoria Connelly first saw Old Thatch, it was love at first sight. The storybook charm of the cottage made her feel instantly at home, but it was the beautiful garden that excited her most. This was a place where she could create the garden of her dreams with vegetable beds full of fresh produce and flower beds bursting with colourful blooms.But when summer arrives, it brings sad news and a devastating loss, and Victoria finds that she needs her garden more than ever for it provides not only food and flowers but a refuge from the world - a sanctuary and a solace.Join Victoria in her garden and along the country lanes of Suffolk as she finds inspiration, peace and healing.Following on from Finding Old Thatch and illustrated with stunning colour photographs, The Garden at Old Thatch continues Victoria's country diary.

The exciting new memoir from bestselling author Victoria Connelly.Having left the busy London suburbs and moved to a village in rural Suffolk, author Victoria Connelly thought all her dreams had come true. But after nine years, it's time to leave Mulberry Cottage for a new adventure.Victoria and her husband are absolutely not looking for a thatched cottage but, when they discover Old Thatch, they completely fall under its spell. With its five-hundred year old beams, wisteria-clad walls and pretty cottage garden, it's the perfect country retreat. But what's life really like in a listed building with sloping floors, wonky windows and a roof made of straw?Illustrated with beautiful colour photographs, this is the latest instalment of Victoria's country adventures!Praise for Victoria Connelly's Mulberry Cottage Series:'Enchanting.' -Erica James'Victoria Connelly is writing in the tradition of Miss Read and bringing the pleasures of the countryside to a whole new generation.' -Leah Fleming'A heartwarming read.' -Cosybooks'Yet another delightful book... Bluebell picnics, cherry picking parties, village fetes, and homemade cakes, a garden full of roses and, of course, lots of hens!' -Amazon reader'A fascinating glimpse into the heart of a nature-lover.' -Caroline Lawrence'An absolute delight.' -Amazon reader

"After the tragic loss of his wife, Helen, Luke Hansard is desperate to keep her memory alive. In an effort to stay close to her, he reaches out to an online friend Helen often mentioned - a reclusive photographer with a curious interest in beautiful but broken objects. But first he must find her - and she doesn't want to be found. Orla Kendrick lives alone in the ruins of a remote Suffolk castle, hiding from the haunting past that has left her physically and emotionally scarred. In her fortress, she can keep a safe distance from prying eyes, surrounded by her broken treasures and insulated from the world outside. When Luke tracks Orla down, he is determined to help her in the way Helen wanted to: by encouraging her out of her isolation and back into the world. But Orla has never seen her refuge as a prison and, when painful secrets and dangerous threats begin to resurface, Luke's good deed is turned on its head. As they work through their grief for Helen in very different ways, will these two broken souls be able to heal?"--Provided by publisher.

Escape deep into the English countryside in this perfect summer's day read. Fans of Alexandra Potter and Katie Fforde won't be able to resist.Nina Elliot is tired of her life. She's not sure how it happened but, somewhere along the way, she lost track of where it was all going.So one fateful day, she makes a brave decision: she's going to leave it all behind. Taking a job deep in the English countryside, Nina does just that. Ensconced at the Old Mill, she settles into daily life with the Milton family, where she works as a researcher for author Dudley.With endless summer days stretching out ahead of her, Nina couldn't be happier. But her quiet life is soon interrupted when the handsome Milton boys return home - for they plan to make sure this really is a summer to remember...Relax and enjoy a breath of warm summer air with every turn of the page in the delightful new novel from Victoria Connelly - bestselling author of Wish You Were Here.What readers are saying about One Summer to Remember:"e;This author never fails to deliver a really fab read... had me gripped from the first few chapters."e; Reader review"e;If you love a good book with a happy ending then this is for you"e; Reader review"e;Perfect summer read"e; Reader review"e;I absolutely adored this book. You could almost feel the warmth of the sun, smell the roses and hear the birdsong."e; Reader review"e;Such a sweet book about the romance of summer months... The story unfolds thick and fast and made me want more!"e; Reader review"e;Brilliant read. Great characters, lovely story. You can really escape into the story"e; Reader review

Sun, sea and secrets...A week on the sunny Greek island of Kethos is just what Alice Archer needs, even if she has to put up with her difficult sister. Stella's tantrums and diva-like demands are a fair price to pay for crystal-clear waters, blue skies and white clifftop villas.When Alice meets Milo, a handsome gardener at the Villa Argenti, for the first time she suddenly feels beautiful, alluring and confident. But is it just holiday magic or will the irresistible pull between Alice and Milo survive against all odds?For fans of Katie Fforde and Alexandra Potter, this heartwarming, romantic novel is the perfect escapist read.

When the stresses of being an A-list actress get too much for her, Connie Gordon decides to escape to a tiny Scottish village. But little does she realise that whilst Lochnabrae might be quiet, it's far from sleepy...Connie kisses goodbye to her ex-boyfriends, stalkers and double-crossing agents, and prepares herself for complete relaxation.But swapping the Hollywood Hills for the Highlands of Scotland doesn't make for the easiest of transitions, and when she meets local playwright Alastair McInnes, who's sworn he'll never become involved with another actress again, sparks fly. The quiet little village of Lochnabrae will never be the same again...Get your running shoes on to catch the latest hilarious, charming and utterly engaging novel from Victoria Connelly.

Don't miss this fantastic Austen-inspired rom-com!Dr Katherine Roberts is a lecturer at Oxford University and an expert on all things Austen. But she has a guilty secret; a love of racy Regency novels by Lorna Warwick. She's even struck up a long-distance friendship with the novelist and the two of them have been sharing their closest confidences. When Katherine gets her yearly invite to a Jane Austen Conference at the magnificent Purley Hall in Hampshire, she sincerely hopes that Lorna will be in attendance as well. She can hardly wait to meet her new friend, but it seems that Lorna may not have been completely honest with her...Meanwhile, hopeless romantic Robyn Love is at her happiest when her head is stuck in one of Jane Austen's novels - if only her boyfriend Jace Collins could be more like Colin Firth. The weekend retreat is the perfect opportunity for Robyn to escape from reality for a few days - especially when she meets handsome stablehand Dan. But Jace isn't going to be so easy to shrug off.With misunderstandings, muddles and a few shocking revelations, the weekend proves to be even more than they bargained for. Like all true Jane Austen heroines, Katherine and Robyn will discover that finding their own Mr Darcy is far from easy...