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I'd Trade My Husband/Good Mom 3 for 2 Bundle
by Amy Nobile Trisha AshworthThis bundle gives you three books for the price of two and includes: I Was a Really Good Mom Before I Had Kids, I'd Trade My Husband for a Housekeeper, and Dirty Little Secrets from Otherwise Perfect Moms. Best-selling authors Trisha Ashworth and Amy Nobile tackle the tough issues of modern-day parenthood and marriage with a frank, yet encouraging tone. Interviewing hundreds of mothers (and fathers too), they extend a loving hand in the middle of the madness and help readers see their marriages and families in new lights.
Just When You're Comfortable in Your Own Skin, It Starts to Sag: Rewriting the Rules to Midlife
by Amy Nobile Trisha AshworthThe irrepressible authors of I’d Trade My Husband for a Housekeeper are back to dish about the trials—and triumphs—of midlife.Delivered in the voice of a close friend, this clever and insightful guide from Trisha Ashworth and Amy Nobile takes women through the new and sometimes challenging phase of middle age. Whether married, single, widowed, divorced, with children or without, at some point women inevitably ask the question, “What’s next?” Here, they will find a road map for how to thrive in this new phase of life.Trisha and Amy discuss redefining what beauty means after age forty, caring for aging parents, navigating relationships and dating, and discovering new career paths. With helpful quizzes, friendly advice, and inspiring quotes from women who have been there, this smart and engaging book gives readers the tools to turn a midlife crisis into a midlife opportunity.
A Good Heart is Hard to Find: The wonderfully funny rom-com from the Sunday Times bestseller
by Trisha Ashley'Trisha Ashley writes with remarkable wit and originality - one of the best writers around' KATIE FFORDE, author of A Springtime AffairIt is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man of over forty is in possession of a major defect . . .Cassandra Leigh has woken as if from a bad dream: desperate for a baby, and finally out of patience waiting for her 20 year affair with Max to end happily ever after. Maybe Max is not the only man for her?Perhaps she could find love with her friend Jason - though he's perhaps a little too rugged, and there's something strange about the way his wife disappeared . . . Or there's Dante, the mysterious stranger she meets on a dark night in his haunted manor house . . .Cass must throw caution to the wind and claim the life she's always wanted. Suddenly, it's a choice between Mr Right, Mr Wrong or Mr Right Now . . .Fantastically funny and whimsical, this heart-warming novel will charm fans of Milly Johnson and Jill Mansell.Readers love A Good Heart is Hard to Find:***** 'Another Trisha Ashley treasure'***** 'Funny and a joy to read. It left me with a smile on my face'
A Leap of Faith: a heart-warming novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author
by Trisha Ashley'One of the best writers around!' Katie Fforde 'Full of down-to-earth humour' Sophie KinsellaSappho Jones stopped counting birthdays when she reached thirty but, even with her hazy grip on mathematics, she realises that she's on the slippery slope to the big four-oh! With the thought suddenly lodged in her mind that she's a mere cat's whisker away from becoming a single eccentric female living in a country cottage in Wales, she has the urge to do something dramatic before it's too late.The trouble is, as an adventurous woman of a certain age, Sappho's pretty much been there, done that, got the T-shirt. In fact, the only thing she hasn't tried is motherhood. And with sexy potter Nye on hand as a potential daddy - or at least donor - is it time for her to consider the biggest leap of all? It's either that or buy a cat . . .Wonderfully wry, heart-warming and life-affirming, A Leap of Faith is perfect for fans of romantic comedies by Milly Johnson and Jill MansellReaders are falling in love with A Leap of Faith:***** 'A sheer joy to read'***** 'Romance, friendship and a mystery all wrapped up in one book'***** 'A quirky and fun story with a lot of laughter thrown in'**This novel was originally published in 2001 as The Urge to Jump.**
Every Woman for Herself: A Novel
by Trisha AshleyCharlotte—Charlie—Rhymer's husband wants a divorce. Charlie isn't sure what she wants, but after the incident with the frying pan, even she has to concede that their differences may be irreconcilable after all. Returning home to her native Yorkshire and the bosom of her family seemed like a good idea at the time. Even if Charlie's father has never quite forgiven Charlie or her siblings (Anne, Emily and Branwell) for failing to live up to their more literary (as in Bronte) namesakes.Upvale Parsonage, the family home to which Charlie has retreated, is presided over by her sister Em. Em's hobbies are composing inspirational verses, dabbling in the Ancient Black Arts, and fighting off the incursions of Father's latest mistress. When the current mistress actually moves in, family loyalties are sorely tried. Still, Charlie is determined to bounce back from disaster and strike a blow for deserted older wives everywhere. But when she meets brooding actor Mace North, she realizes that when it comes to dating for the over-forty crowd, female solidarity be damned—it's every woman for herself!Sure to delight both Bronte fans and readers who like a good laugh with their romance, Trisha Ashley's first book to be published in the United States is a welcome treat.
One More Christmas at the Castle: A heart-warming and uplifting new festive read from the Sunday Times bestseller
by Trisha Ashley'The ultimate in feelgood fiction reads, it will fill your heart with Christmas spirit.' Milly Johnson, author of Woman in the MiddleThis Christmas will be the most special of them all...Elderly widow Sabine knows this will be her last Christmas in her beloved home, Mitras Castle. Determined to make it just like the ones she remembers from her childhood, she employs Dido Jones of Heavenly Houseparties to help with the big day.Dido is enchanted by the castle as soon as she steps through the imposing front door. And as Christmas day approaches, her feeling of connection to the old house runs deeper than she first thought.But when the snow begins to fall and Sabine's family arrive at the house - including Dido's teenage crush Xan - tensions rise around the castle's future and long-buried mysteries begin to unravel...As past secrets come to light, can this still be a magical Christmas to remember?_________Praise for Trisha Ashley:'One of the best writers around' Katie Fforde'Full of down-to-earth humour' Sophie Kinsella'A warm-hearted and comforting read' Carole MatthewsReaders are falling in love with One More Christmas at the Castle:***** 'Trisha's Christmas stories are the perfect start to the festive season'***** 'Pure Christmas escapism with plenty of mulled wine and mince pies'***** 'This is cosy, festive, fun and so much more. I wanted to move into the castle and join in all the festivities!'
Singled Out
by Trisha AshleyCassandra Leigh has a long-term lover who is handsome, charismatic, sophisticated--and married. Now Max has abandoned Cass and taken his wife off to America, leaving Cass all alone in her damp little cottage.Cass always dreamed that one day she and Max would be married and have children, but now she is waking up to reality. Not only is the prince missing, there isn't even a half-way decent frog in the vicinity.Meanwhile, Jason, one of her oldest friends, has developed a worrying crush on her--she's also had an encounter of a closer kind than she bargained for with Dante Chase, the new owner of the U.K.'s most ghost-infested manor house, a man even more haunted by his past than Cass is by hers.Now, the vicar wants to sell Cass off to the highest bidder at the local charity slave auction, and Max, Jason and Dante are each determined to bid for her. And somehow Cass knows that they're all after more than a little light dusting . . .
The Book of Lost Stories: From the million-copy and Sunday Times bestselling author comes a gloriously romantic and feel-good new novel
by Trisha AshleyThe feel-good new romance from the Sunday Times bestselling author, perfect for fans of Ali McNamara and Katie Fforde!'Evocative, wry, charming and utterly joyous' Hazel Prior, bestselling author of Away with the PenguinsA lost journal. A long-buried secret. A story waiting to be told.Cleo Finch has loved gothic literature all her life. She’s spent years researching and writing her thesis on the works of one gothic novelist in particular, Orlando Browne, and is determined to prove that Browne was the pen name of a female author, Alys Weston.But as her best friend Tris never fails to remind her, she still hasn’t succeeded in finding concrete evidence that proves this to be true.That is, until Cleo’s Uncle Ambrose gifts her Alys’ very own diary.As Cleo begins deciphering Alys' daily entries, she finds herself utterly absorbed by Alys' vivid descriptions - particularly of the rakish Lord Rayven - and the challenges Alys faced trying to keep Orlando’s true identity a secret.And so, newly inspired, Cleo sets aside her thesis to pen a gothic novel of her own . . .Readers LOVE Trisha Ashley'I couldn't put it down!' 5 STAR READER REVIEW'A real page-turner . . . Excellent' 5 STAR READER REVIEW'I loved the whole book from start to finish!' 5 STAR READER REVIEW'A novel you'll want to live inside' 5 STAR READER REVIEWPreviously published as Lord Rayven's Revenge. This edition has been updated with new material from the author.
The Christmas Invitation: A feel-good, festive read to keep you cosy this Winter
by Trisha Ashley'Like a nice mug of mulled wine in book form!' Good HousekeepingThe #1 Christmas novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Trisha AshleyMeg is definitely not in the Christmas mood. She’s never gone in for tinsel, baubles and mistletoe, and right now she’s still getting over an illness. Yet when she’s invited to spend the run-up to Christmas in the snowy countryside, rather than dreary London, she can’t refuse. Arriving at a warm and cosy family home in a small hilltop village, Meg soon begins to wonder what a proper Christmas might be like. But just as she’s beginning to settle in, she spots a familiar face. Lex. Despite the festive cheer, Meg suddenly wants nothing more than to get as far away from him, and their past secrets, as she can. But if she stays, could this be the year she finally discovers the magic of Christmas...?Fabulously funny, intelligent and heart-warming, Trisha Ashley’s brand-new novel is the feel-good Christmas book of the year. It even contains recipes!‘This cosy heart-warming Christmas read will get you in the festive spirit’ Woman‘A witty, original read’ Daily Express‘Romance, friendship, love, humour and a generous dose of Christmas spirit – this book has it all’ Woman’s Weekly ‘A heart-warming, feel-good read.’ Choice
The Garden of Forgotten Wishes: The heartwarming and uplifting new rom-com from the Sunday Times bestseller
by Trisha AshleyThe delightful Sunday Times bestselling novel from Trisha Ashley'One of the best writers around!' Katie Fforde'Full of down-to-earth humour.' Sophie Kinsella___All Marnie wants is somewhere to call home. Mourning lost years spent in a marriage that has finally come to an end, she needs a fresh start and time to heal. Things she hopes to find in the rural west Lancashire village her mother always told her about.With nothing but her two green thumbs, Marnie takes a job as a gardener, which comes with a little cottage to make her own. The garden is beautiful - filled with roses, lavender and honeysuckle - and only a little rough around the edges. Which is more than can be said for her next-door neighbour, Ned Mars.Marnie remembers Ned from her college days but he's far from the untroubled man she once knew. A recent relationship has left him with a heart as bruised as her own.Can a summer spent gardening help them recapture the forgotten dreams they've let get away?___Readers are falling in love with The Garden of Forgotten Wishes***** 'Gorgeous . . . a lovely rom-come to cheer your heart and ease your soul.'***** 'Once again another outstanding book full of intrigue, hope and a new beginning.'***** 'A perfect read to escape with.'___Trisha's forthcoming novel, The Wedding Dress Repair Shop, is available to pre-order now
The House of Hopes and Dreams: An uplifting, funny novel from the #1 bestselling author
by Trisha AshleyA hilarious romcom from the Sunday Times bestseller‘Full of down to earth good humour.’ SOPHIE KINSELLA 'Trisha Ashley writes with remarkable wit and originality - one of the best writers around.' KATIE FFORDE ‘Fresh and funny.’ WOMAN’S OWNWhen newly-dumped Carey Revell unexpectedly becomes the heir to Mossby, his family’s ancestral home, it’s rather a mixed blessing. The house is large but rundown. Though he already knows someone who could restore the stained glass windows in the older part of the house . . .Angel Arrowsmith has spent the last ten years happily working and living with her artist mentor and partner. But suddenly bereaved, she finds herself heartbroken, without a home or a livelihood. Life will never be the same again – until old friend Carey Revell comes to the rescue.They move in to Mossby with high hopes. But the house has a secret at its heart: an old legend concerning one of the famous windows. Will all their dreams for happiness be shattered? Or can Carey and Angel find a way to make this house a home?Readers love The House of Hopes and Dreams***** ‘A lovely tale…a bit of mystery, and just great escapism.’ ***** ‘Full of sparkle and shine, a joy to read.’ ***** ‘A good warm hearted book with intrigue, friendship, humour and a touch of romance.’
The Little Teashop of Lost and Found: A heart-warming and life-affirming read from the Sunday Times Bestseller
by Trisha Ashley'Trisha Ashley writes with remarkable wit and originality - one of the best writers around.' KATIE FFORDE‘Trisha at her best.’ CAROLE MATTHEWSAlice Rose is a foundling, discovered on the Yorkshire moors above Haworth as a baby. Adopted but then later rejected again by a horrid step-mother, Alice struggles to find a place where she belongs. Only baking – the scent of cinnamon and citrus and the feel of butter and flour between her fingers – brings a comforting sense of home.So it seems natural that when she finally decides to return to Haworth, Alice turns to baking again, taking over a run-down little teashop and working to set up an afternoon tea emporium.Luckily she soon makes friends – including a Grecian god-like neighbour – who help her both set up home and try to solve the mystery of who she is. There are one or two last twists in the dark fairytale of Alice’s life to come . . . but can she find her happily ever after?Readers love The Little Teashop of Lost and Found:***** ‘delightful, charming and pure escapism’***** ‘intrigue, laughs and compassion . . . a truly lovely novel’***** ‘full of warm-hearted characters, beautifully settings, delicious cakes and that special touch of magic which makes it stand out as a Trisha Ashley novel’
The Wedding Dress Repair Shop: The brand new, uplifting and heart-warming summer romance from the Sunday Times bestseller
by Trisha AshleyReaders have fallen in love with The Wedding Dress Repair Shop:***** 'A brilliant escape read to indulge in over the summer holidays'***** 'Amazing and warm, I couldn't put the book down'***** 'A wonderful tale of reconnection and the triumph of the human spirit. More please!'Can her heart be mended too? After losing her fiancé and her dream job in the same week, Garland Fairford's life is turned upside down.Having recently met a long-lost relative - Honey Fairford - through her work as a historical costumier, Garland is intrigued when Honey reveals she is opening a Wedding Dress museum in Lancashire. With nothing to lose, Garland accepts the offer of a job there.What she doesn't expect is to come face-to-face with a ghost from her past - her old friend, Thom, who mysteriously disappeared years ago.As Garland begins reading the stories behind each of the beautiful wedding dresses, and sets about repairing both them and her relationship with Thom, could this finally be the chance for her own happy-ever-after?'Trademark Trisha, at her absolute finest!' Heidi Swain'The perfect summer escape' Candis'The perfect escape from real life' Debbie Johnson'Feel-good fiction filled with friendship, community spirit and a dash of romance' CultureFly'Vintage Trisha Ashley. An absorbing treat' Sue Moorcroft
Written From the Heart
by Trisha Ashley-- Previously published in 2008 as 'Happy Endings' --The witty, weird and wonderful abound in this early romantic comedy by Sunday Times bestselling author Trisha Ashley.Tina Devino makes more money teaching people to write than writing herself. A middling romance novelist who dreams of penning a bestseller, she’s increasingly forced to compete with younger, blonder debut authors for her publisher and agent’s attention. Feeling forgotten, Tina realises the only way up is to take her career and destiny in hand and build her own happy ending; which is perfect because, for a romance writer, Tina isn’t the most traditional of women… Although she does see her long term partner lover friend, Sergei, once a week which is ‘quite enough, thank you very much’. But her uncomplicated love life might soon need some unravelling when a mysterious Tube Man, unwelcome ex-husband and a shadowy figure in a butterfly mask waltz into the picture. Only Tina can work through the drama and claim the life she’s always wanted… but will she succeed? Hilariously warm, quirky and feel-good, Trisha Ashley's writing is perfect for fans of romantic comedies by Milly Johnson and Jill Mansell.
A Baby For Rebecca
by Trisha AlexanderRebecca Taylor saved Kyle MacNeill's life and fell deeply, secretly in love with the sexy scoundrel. Alas, to Kyle, Rebecca remained the prim, ladylike saviour he'd vowed to repay. He'd promised her the world. But what would he think of her scandalous wish to bear his child? Dare Rebecca make her shocking proposition? Deep down, Rebecca was a fiery Texas Taylor. And Rebecca dared. .
A Bride For John
by Trisha AlexanderDESPERATELY SEEKING DADDY Little Missy Broome really wanted a father. Her hardworking mom, Shelley, could also use a husband. And what better candidate than rich, handsome neighbor John Taylor? The widower's son was Missy's best buddy, his daughter an adoring sidekick. The three would make a perfect brood! Too bad John got on Shelley's nerves—big-time. Too bad Shelley got under John's skin—with a vengeance. Still, maybe three pint-size Cupids could fan that grown-up friction into flames of love…and a family! Not just anyone can tame the Taylors! Watch for more wooing—and wedding!—in Three Brides and a Baby
A Bride For Luke
by Trisha AlexanderWedding bells were in the air - but best man Luke Taylor refused to believe the bells were tolling for him! For years he'd leashed his rebellious streak, playing dutiful dad to his six fatherless siblings. Now it was time to shed his shackles, not find his own ball and chain!Still, his brother's new bride had a penchant for matchmaking. . . and a most provocative sister. Sassy, shapely Clementine Bennelli soon had Luke hungering for some wild, unwedded bliss. But was Clem the woman who'd make Luke say 'I do"?
A Mother For Jeffrey
by Trisha AlexanderTHE CHILD SHE ALWAYS WANTEDOnce, Leslie Marlowe had had high hopes for her future-a man to love and lots of babies. But when those dreams faded, she tried to convince herself that she didn't need a family of her own. Then eleven-year-old Jeffrey Canfield walked into her life-followed quickly by his handsome father....THE WOMAN HE COULDN'T FORGETBrian Canfield knew that his son's friendship with Leslie spelled trouble. Only problem was, when he tried to put an end to it, he found himself falling for her as well. And that was something this veteran of heartbreak just couldn't let happen. Because it was bad enough that Jeffrey was starting to look on Leslie as a potential mother-but was Brian starting to see her as a second-chance bride?
Stop the Wedding!
by Trisha AlexanderTHE RIGHT BRIDE As her wedding day approached, Kristin Blair looked forward to it with feelings decidedly unbridelike. Her fiancé was fine on paper, but his embraces left her cold-unlike another man who, years before, had ignited her passion and then left her, with memories...and nine months later, a little something more.... THE WRONG GROOM? Though Nick Petrillo couldn't resist one more chance to see Kristin again, he knew he should let her get on with her life...and her wedding. But there was something about Kristin-and her new little "sister"-that Nick found hard to resist. And it made him wonder if, in the wedding game, last-minute substitutions were possible....
Substitute Bride
by Trisha Alexander"I now pronounce you husband and wife..." Rachel just couldn't tell David that her twin, Roxanne, had left him at the altar-so she took her sister's place, with no one the wiser. Now Rachel was on a very unplanned honeymoon, with the man she'd secretly loved for years. David's strong embrace and tender smiles made her think that maybe the groom of her dreams could become her forever husband, if only he grew to love her as much as she loved him. But when the truth was finally told, would David realize that this wedding could be the start of a love for a lifetime?
Wedding Bells and Mistletoe
by Trisha AlexanderTHOSE CALLAHAN EYES...Years ago two innocent young Texans stole one night of fire and wonder in each other's arms. But they'd betrayed a beloved friend to do so, and remorse drove Keith Callahan clear to Alaska, drove Susan into matrimony...and motherhood.But now Susan was widowed. And her young son with Callahan eyes uncannily adored prodigal Keith Callahan. Still, the couple's impossible past flared brighter than Christmas. But with such secrets behind them, dare Susan and Keith wish for more than one long-ago night of love?CALLAHANS & KINTogether these Texans built a town-but would they find love at Rainbow's End?
What Will the Children Think?
by Trisha AlexanderWhat Will The Children Think? Caleb Mahoney was as seductive as sin-and entirely too tempting for widowed mom Margaret Desmond. The handsome bachelor was a few years younger than she, but no less mature when it came to other matters. With Caleb, Maggie suddenly found herself letting her hair down and experiencing romance the way it was meant to be.It wasn't long before her own children started asking if their usually conservative mother had lost her senses. Maggie knew she was breaking every rule she'd ever lived by...and eventually she'd pay a price. But wasn't the man of a lifetime worth any risk?
With This Wedding Ring
by Trisha AlexanderBeautiful young widow Emily Pierce had been in love once, only to find it all gone in the blink of an eye. So she was determined never to marry again -- until the safety of her unborn child was threatened. And then, with her handsome, supportive boss as her groom, she once again found herself saying "I do". To Matt Thompson, having Emily as a wife represented a second chance at all those roles he'd thought were lost to him forever . . . Husband, Father. And yes, they had a deal to keep the marriage in name only. For now. But were some deals made to be broken?
Integrative Medicine for Vulnerable Populations: A Clinical Guide to Working with Chronic and Comorbid Medical Disease, Mental Illness, and Addiction
by Kevin Moore Julia Hodgson Trisha Acri Glenn Jordan TreismanThis first-of-its-kind title addresses the failures of an often fragmented healthcare system in managing vulnerable patients with multiple, chronic, co-morbid conditions -- patients who are frequently unresponsive to the methods and approaches used to treat other patients with conditions that are less complicated. The book emphasizes a holistic evaluation to patient care that looks at the whole patient, providing comprehensive formulations that describe the interacting problems that afflict the patient, including elements that are barriers to effective treatment of active medical problems and barriers to recovery. The book begins by defining integrated care, discussing the types of patients who benefit from this approach and some of the models of care, including financing, barriers to acceptance, and advocacy for patients. The second section discusses the structural elements of integrated care, including the building of a team approach, issues of leadership, and role definition, as well as the authors’ experiences in overcoming some of the problems. In the remaining sections, the book discusses major complicating features of the patients seen in integrative care settings, including a description of the kinds of problems, a model for formulation of patient cases, and successful approaches to treatment of these problems. Finally, some of the real-world applications where integrative care provides better outcomes is covered, including in terms of addictions, medically complex patients, and chronic pain patients. Integrative Medicine for Vulnerable Populations - A Clinical Guide to Working with Chronic and Comorbid Medical Disease, Mental Illness, and Addiction is a major contribution to the clinical literature and will be of great interest to health care professionals, administrators, policy stakeholders, and even interested patients and patient advocates.
At the Billionaire's Bidding
by Trish WylieThe bad-boy billionaire is back! Connor Flannaghan had always been out of her league. He was strong and gorgeous, and his charm was legendary! As a naive teenager Shannon could only gaze from the sidelines. . . as the love of her life stared straight past her. Now Shannon is all grown up, in control of her life and she's left the past, and her crush, behind. . . or so she thinks. Connor has just walked through her door, but the lazy smile is gone, replaced by a ruthless glint in his eye. The bad-boy billionaire is back, and he's better than ever!