Storybook Ending: A Novel

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From the author ofThe Littlest Librarya heartwarming novel about a widowed childrens book author who moves into a cottage in the English countryside and finds herself face-to-face with the handsome and brooding blacksmith who lives next door.

In her books she can write happily ever after but real lifeThats another matter...

For childrens book author Imogen, an idyllic life in the English countryside seems like the perfect fit for her and her husband. But when tragedy strikes, Imogen is left widowed, and finds herself moving into Storybook Cottage alone with only her monstrously narcissistic cat for company.

After discovering she is pregnant, Imogen grows determined to embrace a new start in Middlemass, with its duckpond, cricket matches and village ftes. The only thing Imogen cant seem to shake is her neighbora brooding, artisan blacksmith named Gabrielwho she cant quite decide is friend or foe. That is until she realizes, thanks to an arcane clause in her deeds, that Gabriel not just an artist, but lord of the local manor house has the power to take her home and leave her completely broke.

Devastatingly, he seems keen to do exactly that. Yet, Imogen finds herself drawn to him nonetheless. And in her darkest hour, Gabriel may just be the bright spot to save Imogen in more ways than one.

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'"Friendship, community and a little bit of romance - what's not to love" Mandy Baggot on The Littlest Library "Books, bats and romance...a perfect escape. I loved spending time with the characters of Middlemas." Liz Fenwick on The Littlest Library "My first Poppy Alexander book but definitely not my last. What a lovely, engaging, perceptive storyThe Littlest Libraryis." Sue Moorcroft on The Littlest Library "Five of the biggest stars forThe Littlest Library.I thoroughly enjoyed spending some time with Jess and her phone box full of books." Catherine Miller "I loved everything about this book. It is filled with so much warmth, gentle humour and some very heart touching moments." Sue Fortin on The Littlest Library "Alexander pulls at readers' heartstrings with this sweet holiday novel Readers who enjoy Jenny Colgan and Jill Mansell will be thrilled to pick up this novel. Booklist on 25 Days 'Til Christmas Alexanders poignant story of loss and grief also hints at hope for future happiness. Reading about characters getting what they deserve is satisfying, and its easy to imagine this book as the next megahit holiday film. Library Journal on 25 Days 'Til Christmas 25 Days Til Christmas was a fun, quick read It evoked excitement for the holiday season and who knows, it may inspire you to make this your best Christmas yet! Girly Book Club on 25 Days 'Til Christmas "The Littlest Libraryby Poppy Alexander is a delight... If you're looking for a feel-good story this summer, with quirky characters, heart-tugging emotion, humor, and hope, all set in the lovely British countryside, give this one a try." The Romance Dish on The Littlest Library

Author Bio

Poppy Alexander wrote her first book when she was five. There was a long gap in her writing career while she was at school, and after studying classical music at university, she decided the world of music was better off without her and took up public relations, campaigning, political lobbying, and a bit of journalism instead. She takes an anthropological interest in family, friends, and life in her West Sussex village (thinkThe Archerscrossed withTwin Peaks), where she lives with her husband, children, and various other pets.