by Alex Brown
Special thanks and gratitude to my agent, Tim Bates, for everything, especially for knowing when to call me and put my head straight. Massive thanks and an abundance of appreciation as always to my editor and dear friend, Kate Bradley, for having the patience of a saint, for the WhatsApp chats and being there always – the perfect team! Of course, none of the other stuff would happen without the wonderful team at HarperCollins, especially Kimberley Young, Liz Dawson, Charlotte Brabbin, Katie Moss and Hayley Camis. Special thanks to my copy editor, Rhian McKay.
I couldn’t write at all without my beloved Northern Soul music to evoke the right emotions, so thank you for helping me to keep the faith and keep on keeping on.
Immense thanks always to my best friends Caroline Smailes, Lisa Hilton and Rachel Forbes. Your kindness, cheerleading and general knack of knowing exactly what to say at the right moment, is what also keeps me going. xxx
My husband, Paul, aka Cheeks, for sharing his security services expertise in code making and breaking, and my darling, QT, the bravest little girl I know – I couldn’t do any of this without you both, thank you and lots of love. xoxoxoxo
Luck and love to you all,
Alex xxx
Look out for other Tindledale adventures from Alex Brown, available to buy now
Tindledale is in a tizzy …
The Village Show competition is coming around again and after last year’s spectacular failure, the villagers are determined to win. Meg, teacher at the local school, is keen to help and to impose some much-needed order.
After a terse encounter with a newcomer to the village, Meg discovers that it is celebrity chef and culinary bad boy, Dan Wright. Meg thinks he is arrogant and rude but rumour has it that Dan is opening a new restaurant in the village which could really put Tindledale on the map.
As things come together, villagers old and new all start to come out of the woodwork, including new arrival Jessie who seems to have it all. But first impressions can be deceptive and Meg discovers that when it comes to Tindledale – and Dan – nothing is ever quite as it seems …
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Heartbroken after being jilted at the altar, Sybil has been saved from despair by her knitting obsession and now her home is filled to bursting with tea cosies, bobble hats, and jumpers. But, after discovering that she may have perpetrated the cock-up of the century at work, Sybil decides to make a hasty exit and, just weeks before Christmas, runs away to the picturesque village of Tindledale.
There, Sybil discovers Hettie’s House of Haberdashery, an emporium dedicated to the world of knitting and needle craft. But Hettie, the outspoken octogenarian owner, is struggling and now the shop is due for closure. And when Hettie decides that Sybil’s wonderfully wacky Christmas jumpers are just the thing to add a bit of excitement to her window display, something miraculous starts to happen …
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Haven’t discovered the fabulous series of the world of Carrington’s yet? You’re in for a real treat! Try CUPCAKES AT CARRINGTON’S, the first book in the series
Georgie Hart loves her job – running the luxury handbag concession at Carrington’s department store in the pretty seaside town of Mulberry-on-Sea, and treating herself (once too often!) to a red velvet cupcake with buttercream icing in Carrington’s café.
But Georgie is thrown into disarray when Carrington’s is plunged into a recession-busting makeover, cueing the arrival of femme fatale Maxine, who wields the axe in her immaculately-manicured hands. It spells a recipe for disaster for Georgie and soon she is fighting not only for her job, but also for the attentions of her gorgeous boss, James. And when hot newcomer Tom arrives, who may or may not be the best thing since sliced bread, Georgie must decide where her loyalties really lie …
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Fancy a festive treat? Try Christmas at Carrington’s, a deliciously indulgent read and the follow up to Cupcakes at Carrington’s
Georgie Hart loves Christmas time at Carrington’s Department store. Running the luxury handbag department, she adores helping customers in the hunt for the perfect gift for the perfect someone. And this year is no exception – now she has the hunky Tom, Mr Carrington himself, to spend the special day with.
But when Tom springs a surprise, Georgie’s plans are thrown into chaos. Carrington’s is getting a fresh lease of life in a hot new reality TV show, featuring formidable retail guru, Kelly Cooper.
As the first show airs, Georgie is shown in a far from flattering light. Worse is to come when Kelly’s vile daughter appears to get her claws into Tom. Georgie fears this will be the worst Christmas ever, but Santa still has a little surprise for her stocking this year – she’ll just have to wait until Christmas to find out…
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Find out what happens to Georgie and Tom in the final Carrington’s instalment
Georgie Hart and Carrington’s Department Store have got the world at their feet. Since a reality TV series put them both on the map, life has been amazing! Carrington’s profits are in the pink, Georgie has carved herself a place in the nation’s heart and her romance with Tom, the store’s boss, has finally blossomed.
Now summertime has come to Mulberry-on-Sea and Georgie is in great demand. The town is holding a big summer festival and she and her mates from Carrington’s are planning on making sure that Mulberry puts on a show!
But Georgie is about to get the offer of a lifetime – one that is just too good to turn down and something that will test her loyalties to their limits … Will Georgie be able to pull off it off once again, or has her luck finally run out?
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Wondering what happened between CUPCAKES and CHRISTMAS?
ME AND MR CARRINGTON is an ebook-only exclusive short story.
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About the Author
Alex Brown is the bestselling author of five books and launched her career with the hugely popular Carrington’s series, set in a seaside town department store. Alex now writes warm, witty and heartfelt novels centred on the cosy community spirit of village life.
Alex began her writing career as a weekly columnist for The London Paper, before trading in the rat race for the good life. The Secret of Orchard Cottage is Alex’s sixth book.
When she isn’t writing Alex enjoys knitting, watching Disney films with her daughter and going to Northern Soul nights, and she is passionate about supporting charities working with care leavers, adoption and vulnerable young people.
Alex lives in an oast house in a rural village in Sussex with her husband, daughter and a very shiny black Labrador. She loves hearing from her readers, so please visit her website – www.alexbrownauthor.com – or join her for chats on Facebook at www.facebook.com/alexandrabrownauthor and Twitter @alexbrownbooks.
Also by Alex Brown
The Carrington’s series
Cupcakes at Carrington’s
Christmas at Carrington’s
Ice Creams at Carrington’s
Me and Mr Carrington: A Short Story
The Tindledale series
The Great Christmas Knit Off
The Great Village Show
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