Bøker av Fiona Collins

Kurumbey and his family lived a simple life on a picturesque island in the Maldives. They spent the long, hot days fishing and playing on the beach by their campfire. One day, they chanced upon an unlikely visitor who would change their lives forever. The family are faced with a challenge: will they be able to show their courage and unity to work together? Thousands of miles away, Chow Ho from Thailand is facing an awful disaster that will affect his whole family. He too was visited by an unlikely visitor. Would he and his family be able to unite to save what was so precious to them? Jetting back to the barren deserts of the United Arab Emirates, Haya, a young inquisitive tribe member must find a better home for her tribe. Will the mysterious visitor help her to believe in herself and take a risk? Esmerelda stories is a collection of short stories showing that when families work together, they can achieve the impossible.

Can twenty-four hours on an island paradise lead them to an unexpected reunion?When Maggie accepts one last commission before retiring from journalism, she's given twenty-four hours on a remote tropical island to interview former Hollywood heart-throb Ed Cavanagh. There are just two problems: firstly, Ed doesn't want anything to do with Maggie's exclusive, and secondly, he's the only man who ever broke her heart...It's a scenario she never expected--to be in paradise with a man she first met as a teenager but has been trying to forget for the past fifteen years. As each precious hour brings back memories of their tangled love story, Maggie is forced to confront the painful twists of fate that kept them apart. Was a different future for them ever possible? Is it still possible now?They've both been burned by love in the past, but as the clock ticks down on their time on the island; will this fleeting reunion extinguish the spark between them for good? Or is it one last chance for Maggie and Ed to rekindle that flame to live the love story they always thought possible?This heartwarming and poignant story of forgiveness, hope and love is perfect for fans of Josie Silver, Sally Page and Lucy Diamond.

"A collection of folk tales, myths and legends from many cultures about death, dying and what might come after."--Provided by publisher.

Four decades. Four seasons. Four chance encounters with the same man.Spring 1986, Oxford. Rachel has landed on her feet: engaged to handsome author Jonny, soon to be stepmother to his young daughter Teddy, and with a dream to open her own art gallery. It's everything she wished for during her unsettled childhood. So when she meets candid and carefree American artist Gabe at a party and feels a familiar spark, she knows she needs to resist.But as her perfect life moves forward, Gabe is never far away, and there's no denying the lure of the spontaneous, wildly adventurous existence he seems to offer. His is a world of endless possibilities--ones Rachel can't let herself be tempted by if she's ever to stay the safe course with Jonny. But how can she focus on the life she thought she wanted when she can't help imagining the alternative?One thing's for certain: Gabe is more than a minor character in Rachel's life. And as their paths intersect over seasons and decades, each meeting presents Rachel with a choice that could alter everything, and she has to wonder whether the life story she once fought for is the version she's meant to be living...

A collection of Welsh legends, rewritten by master storyteller, Fiona Collins. Suitable for entry level Welsh Learners.

'Collins perfectly balances the light and shade of life, resulting in an uplifting and heart-warming book that proves to be the perfect summer read' CULTUREFLY, JULY READS-------------------------------A beautiful and heart-wrenching story set over one hot summer in London, about a father and daughter who help one another to step out into the world again, perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes and Lucy Diamond. Prue is not someone you would notice willingly. She likes to keep herself to herself and fade into the background. If it weren't for the birthmark on her left cheek, she might actually succeed at becoming invisible. She spends all of her time with her blind father, Vince. Scarred by a difficult past, they sit together in silence and ignore the vibrant city just on their doorstep. That is, until something forces them both to go outside and see what they have been missing. For Vince, that means discovering how to see the world without his sight. For Prue, that means finding the courage to finally love and be loved in return. About family, second chances and finding the courage to face your fears, this is a moving story that will stay with you long after you have finished the last page. 'Un utterly lovely book' DEBBIE JOHNSON, author of THE MOMENT I MET YOU'The perfect summer novel, we defy you not to be captivated and will be urging them on to live the lives they deserve' BELFAST TELEGRAPH'A story about family, friendship and facing your fears head on' COSMOPOLITAN, BEST BOOKS TO READ THIS SUMMER'A unique, compelling summer read, full of heart' SAMANTHA TONGE, author of SUMMER SECRETS AT STREAMSIDE COTTAGE'It's a feel-good book, but what really stands out is Prue's voice. She's known a lot of pain, and it all comes out in a tone which is precise, impatient and cold, but which evokes immediate sympathy for her and perhaps reveals more vulnerability than Prue realises' HERALD-------------------------------**Readers are loving Summer in the City**'I'll be thinking about these characters for a very long time to come' 5 star review'An emotional tale about discovery, healing and living a life, once lost, to its very best' 5 star review'An uplifting, funny and inspiring read about getting back out into the world again' 5 star review'Captivates a wonderful relationship between a father and daughter' 5 star review'A gorgeous story about family, friendship and pushing yourself to face your greatest fears' 5 star review

'A fabulously entertaining story!' -Rachel's Random Reads (top 1,000 Amazon Reviewer)Three friends. One year. Absolutely no men...Imogen is supposed to be on the most romantic weekend of her life and instead she's quickly realised that her current boyfriend definitely isn't 'The One' and actually One Big Mistake.Frankie is fed up. Fed up of her good-for-nothing husband and her four, unappreciative children. Well, they hardly notice her anyway, maybe it's time to shake it up a little...Grace thought she had the perfect life. Gorgeous little boy and perfect, hardworking husband. Or rather, she did, until she realised her husband was shagging his 'work'.These single ladies don't need to put a ring on it...right?Perfect for fans of Jane Costello, Helen Fielding and Fiona Gibson, don't miss this brilliant debut bestseller from Fiona Collins!What readers are saying about A Year of Being Single:'It's harder than it seems to stay single for a year...a fabulously entertaining story!' - Rachel's Random Reads (top 1000 Amazon Reviewer)'A laugh-out-loud hilarious book with a deft turn of phrase and a very real grasp of what it's like to be a woman...a real cut above your usual chick lit!.' - Sam (top 1000 Amazon Reviewer)'Not at all a predictable ending...something a little out of the ordinary.' - Sal's World of Books'Fiona's writing style is wonderful and packed with warmth and humour.' - Bookaholic Holly'I loved this book and read it in one night - I couldn't put it down!' - Amazon Reviewer'A light-hearted, fun read, perfect for a rainy day, or lying on a beach.' - Ceri (Amazon Reviewer)'Absolutely wonderful...A joy to read. I would recommend this book wholeheartedly.' - Michelle (NetGalley Reviewer)A thoroughly enjoyable, light-hearted and fun read.' - A Spoonful of Happy Endings

A collection of folk tales from around the world about brave and bold girls, to inspire and engage young readers.

Will Arden ever find a movie-worthy love again?________What everyone is saying about You, Me and the Movies:'Moving and emotional' Eva Woods, bestselling author of How to be Happy 'I LOVED THIS BOOK!!

The county borough of Wrexham is rich in folklore, with an abundance of tales to capture the wonders of the Welsh landscape and all its denizens, both real and imaginary: animal, human and even superhuman.

Denbighshire folk tales