A Christmas special continuing the charming and heart-warming story of The Canal Boat Café, the runaway bestseller Summer and Mason take their upbeat and feelgood Canal Boat Café to London for Christmas, with unexpected results. Starboard Home – Summer and Mason find themselves unexpectedly spending the entire Christmas holiday in Little Venice when the canal freezes over. But their idyllic winter excursion is thrown into turmoil when Mason's ex-girlfriend appears on the scene. Are Summer and Mason facing the Big Freeze in more ways than one? Or will this be one Winter Warmer that they'll never forget?

Welcome to Cressida McLaughlin's heartwarming The Canal Board Cafe - step aboard! Summer Freeman has embarked on a new life afloat. She's taking the Canal Boat Café on a scenic journey and is meeting old friends and new. Among the new is Claire from the bohemian boating community who is keen to take Summer under her wing. Mason, the handsome photographer from Willowbeck, seems intent on tracking her down, but Summer has discovered that Mason isn't all that he seems to be.Summer starts to feel a real sense of freedom amongst wandering river folk, but she soon finds herself missing Willowbeck... and Mason, whose articles she has been reading online. Will Summer embrace the nomadic lifestyle or will she find herself drawn back to Willowbeck, the place she loves best and where Mason is waiting?

The charming new bestseller from the No.1 bestselling author of The Canal Boat Cafe

Hilarious and touching, Primrose Terrace will appeal to fans of Game of Scones, Wickham Hall and The Grand Reopening of Dandelion Cafe. 'A gem...I loved it' Alexandra BrownIt's autumn and Primrose Terrace has never looked lovelier. But things are far from rosy for the Barker's at No.6. Cat's been walking their pair of gorgeous Golden Retrievers and she's noticed that things are distinctly chilly between owners Juliette and Will. For Cat, things are coming to a head with Mark, but is he the right man for her? Especially as she is getting closer to flatmate Joe. Cat thinks she must be able to do something to stop autumn falling on the Barker's marriage, but is there anything she can do to resolve her feelings about Mark? Raincoats and Retrievers is the third part of a serialized novel told in four parts – all set in Primrose Terrace.

A gorgeous new romantic series from the bestselling author of The Canal Boat Cafe It's winter at Meadowsweet nature reserve. Wildlife-lover Abby is busy trying to lure in the crowds, and although her event planning is a little on the whacky side, her creative efforts are helping to keep Meadowsweet afloat. She's not having quite the same luck, however, in getting to know the elusive village newcomer, disgraced celebrity author Jack. It's clear that Jack has mysterious reasons for staying out of the limelight, and the village rumour mill is in overdrive. Abby's passion for the great outdoors is nothing short of infectious and when Jack joins her on a special nature walk, sparks unexpectedly start to fly. The Lovebirds is the third part of a four-part seriesAs their relationship thaws, should Abby be on high alert? Or would a new romance be the most natural thing in the world... The Lovebirds is the second part of a four-part serial.

Hilarious and touching, Primrose Terrace will appeal to fans of Game of Scones, Wickham Hall and The Grand Reopening of Dandelion Cafe. 'A gem...I loved it' Alexandra BrownCat Palmer's dog-walking business, Pooch Promenade is taking off. It hasn't been plain sailing but with the help of her flatmate Joe, she's taken on some more new clients from Primrose Terrace. But when she meets boisterous puppy Olaf, who is owned by harassed single mum Frankie, she wonders if she has bitten off more than she can chew! Cat's also getting to know her sexy neighbour Mark and his Collie, Chips, a little better, but is there more to him than meets the eye? Perhaps sorting out her best friend Polly's love life will be easier than her own... Sunshine and Spaniels is the second part of a serialized novel told in four parts – all set in Primrose Terrace.

A gorgeous new romantic series from the bestselling author of The Canal Boat Cafe

Hilarious and touching, Primrose Terrace will appeal to fans of Game of Scones, Wickham Hall and The Grand Reopening of Dandelion Cafe. 'A gem...I loved it' Alexandra BrownCatherine 'Cat' Palmer realises, too late, that bringing an adorable puppy into work at the local nursery was a bad idea, especially after the ensuing chaos gets her the sack.Determined to turn a negative into a positive, Cat decides this is the perfect opportunity to get her dog-walking business off the ground with the help of her flatmates, Polly and Joe. After all, Primrose Terrace where she lives, is full of home-alone hounds... Wellies and Westies is the first part of a serialized novel told in four parts – all set in Primrose Terrace.