Bøker av Helen Pollard

At Fox Farm, the village has gathered to decorate the ten-foot tree and carol the night away. Robins dart across frosty hedgerows and holly bushes are covered with ruby-red berries. But this year they will need an extra pinch of festive magic to keep Christmas alive... Living at Fox Farm, with its cosy café, beautiful pottery studio and charming gift shop, is a dream come true for thirty-one-year-old Daisy. The kindly owner, Jean, and the close-knit village feel like the home and family Daisy has never had. She's been looking forward to her first magical Christmas in the countryside.When Jean suddenly falls ill, Daisy is the first to lend a hand. She ropes in Alex -Jean's handsome but stubborn nephew - to help her. When the pair discover the farm is almost bankrupt, it seems like the annual Christmas celebrations will be cancelled. Alex and Daisy need a plan, and quickly, if they are to pull off Christmas against the odds and save Fox Farm.From the get-go Daisy and Alex cannot agree on anything, from the mince pie recipe to the colour scheme for the tree. Soon, however, in true Christmas spirit, they find themselves coming together in the face of decorating disasters, tripping over each other at the holiday barn dance and tracking down a missing Santa Claus. But when Daisy discovers the secret Alex is keeping about the future of Jean's farm, will she run from the only place that has ever felt like home? Or will she find a way to save Christmas and the farm, and open her heart to a new beginning for her and Alex?Grab a mug of hot chocolate and a mince pie (or two!) and lose yourself in this utterly charming and romantic holiday tale that proves home is where the heart is. Perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan, Heidi Swain and Holly Martin, this is the book that will make your Christmas! Readers adore Helen Pollard: 'I couldn't turn the pages fast enough... Uplifting, witty, moving and romantic... sure to make you giggle, sigh and keep you hooked.' Bookish Jottings'Just what the doctor ordered... A lovely feel-good novel.' Sandie's Book Shelves, ¿¿¿¿¿'I sat up all night reading this lovely book, I just couldn't put it down... A joy to read.' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Like sunshine on a cloudy day this is a book to warm your heart. I loved it.' Shellyback Books'Delightful... Reading one of Helen's books feels more like a chat between friends than reading an actual book.' Ginger Book Geek, ¿¿¿¿¿'A heartwarming and funny rom-com... kept me hooked... I loved the twists and turns.' Scrapping and Playing, ¿¿¿¿¿'I loved every single page of this book and didn't want the story to end... Had me hooked from start to finish, had me giggling on the bus (rather embarrassing)... One of those warm, cosy books.' The Reading Shed'A bewitching, fun read with great characters in a delightful setting and an added mystery, too.' Splashes Into Books, ¿¿¿¿¿

Sun, croissants and fine wine. Nothing can spoil the perfect holiday. Or can it?When thirty-one-year-old Emmy Jamieson arrives at La Cour des Roses, a beautiful guesthouse in the French countryside, she can‿t wait to spend two weeks relaxing with boyfriend Nathan. Their relationship needs a little TLC and Emmy is certain this holiday will do the trick. But they‿ve barely unpacked before he scarpers with Gloria, the guesthouse owner‿s cougar wife. Rupert, the ailing guesthouse owner, is shell-shocked. Feeling somewhat responsible, and rather generous after a bottle (or so) of wine, heartbroken Emmy offers to help. Changing sheets in the gîtes will help keep her mind off her misery. Thrust into the heart of the local community, Emmy suddenly finds herself surrounded by new friends. And with sizzling hot gardener Ryan and the infuriating (if gorgeous) accountant Alain providing welcome distractions, Nathan is fast becoming a distant memory. Fresh coffee and croissants for breakfast, feeding the hens in the warm evening light; Emmy starts to feel quite at home. But it would be madness to walk away from her friends, family, and everything she‿s ever worked for, to take a chance on a place she fell for on holiday ‿ wouldn‿t it?Fans of Jenny Colgan, Lucy Diamond and Nick Alexander will want to join Emmy for a glass of wine as the sun sets on the terrace at La Cour des Roses. Praise for The Little French Guesthouse:‿Like sunshine on a cloudy day this is a book to warm your heart. I loved it.‿ Shellyback Books‿I loved every single page of this book and didn't want the story to end. It had me hooked from start to finish, had me giggling on the bus (rather embarrassing). It is one of those warm, cosy books that needs coffee and croissants.‿ The Reading Shed‿Utterly delicious, I loved escaping into this delightful French community ‿ definitely a feel good book that had me with a smile on my face and laughing out loud ‿ You‿ve just got to love Rupert ... With the sexy gardener providing a great distraction from Nathan‿s desertion, new friends and new possibilities this is a real page turner that I thoroughly enjoye

Summer sun, chilled, white wine, and a gorgeous fianc. Nothing could upset pure bliss ... Right?Emmy Jamieson loves her new life in the gentle hills and sunflowers of the lush French countryside, managing La Cour des Roses, a beautiful, white stone guesthouse. With marriage to caramel-eyed Alain just round the corner, things couldnt be more perfect.The odd glass (gallon) of wine dulls the sound of Emmys mum in full motherzilla-of-the-bride mode, and the faint tinkling of alarm bells coming from Alains ex are definitely nothing to worry about. Guesthouse owner Rupert and a whole host of old and new friends are there to make sure nothing gets in the way of Emmys happiness.But as Emmy gets close to the big day, a secret from the past throws everything decidedly off track. Will her idyllic French wedding go ahead as planned, or will Emmy run back home to England with a broken heart?This summer, escape to the rolling vineyards of France for an utterly uplifting read. Fans of Jenny Colgan, Debbie Johnson and Nick Alexander will want to join Emmy for a pain au chocolat in the sun-drenched garden at La Cour des Roses.What everyones saying about Summer at the Little French Guesthouse:I'm utterly bereft that this fantastic book has come to an end ... I have been hooked on from the start ... grips my heart and won't let go ... I could potentially wax lyrical for far longer about various aspects of the book, but really I may start spoiling it for you ... a wonderful way to escape your own life, while devouring a great story that should have you grinning! Rachels Random Reads 5 starsLove this book! ... I barely got the first one done and I grabbed the next two to continue ... Fun characters, fun story, and makes me want to pack a bag and head to the Loire Valley in France. Highly recommend this story, this series and this author. Well worth the read, and perfect for summer. Now I just wish there was a lavender field nearby. Goodreads ReviewerSo much fun - this series has been a joy to read. AuthorbuzzWow what a book. Please please let there be another instalment. A very easy, enjoyable book that you won't want to put down. Brilliant. Goodreads ReviewerLots of fun and sunshine here! ... I hadn't read books 1 and 2 but didn't feel I'd missed out at all! It's a typical French village in the Loire Valley with fields, meadows, bicycle rides and French hunks ... Yup - this novel will transport you - it's a lovely French affair! The Book Trail It's like meeting old friends ... the series is a perfect summer read. It's about family, friendship and helping them ... a twist I didn't see coming ... It caught me by surprise. Flying Thoughts

Blue skies, new love, and a glass of Bordeaux . . . what could possibly go wrong?When Emmy Jamieson leaves her life behind and moves to La Cour des Roses, a gorgeous guesthouse amidst vineyards in France, everything is resting on her success as the new guesthouse manager. Looming in the calendar is the biggest booking ever, when the entire eccentric, demanding Thomson family will descend for a golden wedding anniversary. With airbeds on the floor and caravans in the garden, La Cour des Roses will be bursting at the seams.Emmy knows shes up to the challenge, especially with the support of the gorgeous Alain, the half-French, half-English, caramel-eyed accountant. But she hadnt counted on a naked, sleepwalking travel blogger, or the return of owner Ruperts venomous ex-wife Gloria.Gloria has a few things to say about Emmys new role, Ruperts finances, and the unsuspecting Alain, which send everybody reeling. Just when Emmy can see a future for herself of endless sunshine, true love and laughter, are her dreams about to be ripped at the seams?Fans of Jenny Colgan, Lucy Diamond and Nick Alexander will want to join Emmy for a glass of wine as the sun sets on the terrace at La Cour des Roses.What everyones saying about Return to the Little French Guesthouse:I've absolutely fallen in love I felt myself longing for a Rupert of my own in times of crisis I'll also take some friends like Sophie and Ellie What I really want, though, is at least one more book with all of them. Well Read Pirate QueenWhat a fabulous sequel! I fell deeply in love with Les Cours des Roses I started reading it in a hospital waiting room, waiting for a blood test. I think the other patients thought I'd lost the plot, I was giggling so much! It is a warm, happy and funny book Loved this one!! Annies Book CornerOh wow! I absolutely loved, lived, laughed and cried with this brilliant, addictive tale. I ADORED the first book in the series and reading this one was like meeting up with much loved old friends oodles of humor thrown in. A beautiful, fun tale, set in stunning surroundings, with characters that you don't want to leave behind. Highly recommended! Renita DSilvaIt's official....Helen Pollard can do NO wrong. I read her book The Little French Guesthouse and fell in love. I fell in love with France, with the Guesthouse and with all of the characters with this next book I have fallen in love all over again This really is a wonderfully feel good read, and I absolutely cannot wait to return to the village and read more about everybody. Best Crime Books and MoreOh, how joyous it was I did enjoy every single minute I was distraught when the story was finished I am short of words to describe how incredibly fun and delightful this short, quick vacation at La Cour Des Roses was a perfect summer book. Lilac DiariesI couldn't stop reading