Download or read book A Change of Heart at the Vintage Dress Shop written by Annie Darling and published by Hodder & Stoughton. This book was released on 2024-06-27 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cressida Collins is the queen of makeovers. With a well-placed stitch, button or seam, she can transform any frock in The Vintage Dress Shop and give customers their Cinderella moment. Like her beautifully organised workroom under the eaves, Cress's life away from the shop is just as orderly and mapped out. But when her boyfriend of fifteen years drops a bombshell, it explodes all the carefully laid plans Cress had for her future. It's going to take more than needle and thread to put Cress's own life back together. Will she ever be brave enough to say goodbye to her old dreams and start over? But after designing a dress for a customer and transforming her into the woman she always wanted to be, Cress realises that it can be fun not to follow a pattern. Then there's her blossoming friendship with Miles, a very handsome and very sexy film director... Cress is about to discover that leaving a few loose threads might be the best way to mend her broken heart... A wonderfully uplifting, funny and heartfelt summer romance that will whisk you away to the haven of The Vintage Dress Shop. Perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan, Heidi Swain and Phillipa Ashley. Praise for Annie Darling: 'Funny and heartwarming' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Absolutely gorgeous, swoon worthy romance' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Heartwarming and compelling' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An absolute delight!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Download or read book The Vintage Dress Shop in Primrose Hill written by Annie Darling and published by Hodder & Stoughton. This book was released on 2023-08-03 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'The sweetest, most delicious book . . . Such a gorgeous love story' Marian Keyes 'Funny and heartwarming with great characters' Reader review 5 stars 'Absolutely gorgeous, swoon worthy romance' Reader review 5 stars Second chances never go out of style... Sophy Stevens always thought she would have everything sorted by the time she was thirty. Instead, she is freshly fired, recently dumped and sleeping on her mum's sofa. So when her absent dad offers her a job at his vintage clothes shop in Primrose Hill, it's one she can't refuse. It will only be for a few months until she is back on her feet, after all. But the Vintage Dress Shop is more magical than she could have even imagined, full of preloved fashion from a 1950s wedding dress to the glittering gems sourced by jeweller Charles. In spite of herself, Sophy starts to fall in love with the store and the process of matching the perfect item with every customer. With each new treasure Sophy uncovers, she begins to wonder if, like these vintage clothes, the store is the key to her second chance... and then there's Charles, who might just end up mending her broken heart... Let Annie Darling sweep you off your feet with this heartwarming and romantic novel, perfect for fans of Katie Fforde and Phillipa Ashley. Everyone is falling in love with Annie Darling: 'Heartwarming and compelling. A wonderful read which was difficult to put down... Great characters and a lovely romantic story which touches the heart' Reader review 5 stars 'The most uplifting, sumptuously indulgent, romantic joy of a book... It tugged all my heartstrings and held me captive until the last, perfect page' Cressida McLaughlin 'An absolute delight! I also loved the debonair love interest... It was so nice to see someone pick themselves up and rise from the ashes in such beautiful surroundings surrounded by all these amazing clothes, I loved it!' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This is the feel good book you must read... With an array of fabulous characters and the perfect ending that made me squeal with delight this warm and charming story will have you enchanted' Nina Pottell

Download or read book The Boyfriend from Hell written by Avery Corman and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2006-05-02 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Avery Corman blends the spirit of "Sex and the City" with the terror of "Rosemary's Baby" in this romantic psychological thriller. A highly praised observer of contemporary life and author of Kramer vs. Kramer and A Perfect Divorce, Corman zeroes in on single life, modern stress, and religious faith in The Boyfriend From Hell. Veronica Delaney, single, in her twenties, a freelance writer, while working on an article becomes involved with a dazzling, charismatic man, and she is turned inside out. With his unique storytelling gifts, Avery Corman creates a wonderful, identifiable female character whose circumstance parallels that of so many women... and then it begins to turn. Is this boyfriend a typically uncommitted male or is he hiding something? Is he wonderfully supportive or is he excessively manipulative? Is he dramatically high-maintenance or is he inherently evil? From this insightful novelist, here is a spellbinding tale that is true-to-life, deeply involving, and ultimately, terrifying.

Download or read book Girl in a Vintage Dress written by Nicola Marsh and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2011-07-05 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Fashions change ... Chase Etheridge is organizing the most challenging event of his career--his sister's bachelorette party. Normally cool under pressure, the situation has Chase hot under the collar, and he knows exactly who to blame: Lola Lombard, party organizer, queen of all things vintage, and absolute bombshell! But true love is timeless ... Behind Lola's pin curls and red lipstick hides a girl who's never believed she amounts to much. It's up to Chase to convince her that he loves her just the way she is, whether dressed in old-style glamour or as his brand-new bride!"--P. [4] of cover.

Download or read book The Wedding Dress Repair Shop written by Trisha Ashley and published by Random House. This book was released on 2023-06-22 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Readers 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

Download or read book A Vintage Affair written by Isabel Wolff and published by Bantam. This book was released on 2010-06-29 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A captivating story about the power of friendship . . . More than a novel, it is a recipe for happiness.”—Anne Fortier, New York Times bestselling author of Juliet Every dress has a history. And so does every woman. Phoebe Swift’s friends are stunned when she abruptly leaves a plum job to open her own vintage clothing shop in London—but to Phoebe, it’s the fulfillment of a dream, and her passion. Digging for finds in attics and wardrobes, Phoebe knows that when you buy a piece of vintage clothing, you’re not just buying fabric and thread—you’re buying a piece of someone’s past. But one particular article of clothing will soon unexpectedly change her life. Thérèse Bell, an elderly Frenchwoman, has an impressive clothing collection. But among the array of elegant suits and couture gowns, Phoebe finds a child’s sky-blue coat—an item with which Mrs. Bell is stubbornly reluctant to part. As the two women become friends, Phoebe will learn the poignant tale of that little blue coat. And she will discover an astonishing connection between herself and Thérèse Bell—one that will help her heal the pain of her own past and allow her to love again. BONUS: This edition contains an A Vintage Affair discussion guide and an excerpt from Isabel Wolff's The Very Picture of You. “Romantic and sumptuous, this is a must for fans of vintage dresses and vintage romance.”—Hester Browne, author of The Little Lady Agency “This colorful new novel has something for everyone. There is mystery, romance, great characters, as well as London and France.”—Naples Daily News “Deftly blends past and present, romance and mystery, and a theme of forgiveness and redemption.”—Mary Kincaid, HuffPost

Download or read book The Wedding Book written by Mindy Weiss and published by Workman Publishing Company. This book was released on 2016-09-06 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything you need to make the wedding of your dreams come true, no matter what your vision, taste, or budget. Written by Mindy Weiss, the “megastar wedding planner” (People), The Wedding Book is the most comprehensive wedding guide published, and is now revised and updated for a new generation of brides- and grooms-to-be. . The Wedding Book is your fashion consultant, etiquette expert, menu planner, floral designer, and shoulder to lean on with advice if sticky family issues turn up. It’s an insider source for contract negotiation and budget-stretching tips. It explains how to get the most out of Etsy, Pinterest, Instagram, and other social apps and websites—including how to use Uber for guest transportation. Whatever the subject—cakes, stationery, video (including drones!), lingerie, tents, insurance, port-a-potties, party favors, the toasts, looking great in photos, tipping, thank-you notes—The Wedding Book has the answer.

Download or read book A Winter Kiss on Rochester Mews written by Annie Darling and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2018-11-29 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘Funny and romantic – a perfect winter warmer!’ The Sun

Download or read book Crazy in Love at the Lonely Hearts Bookshop written by Annie Darling and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2018-02-14 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ’Sweet, funny and lovely! Marian Keyes You can go crazy searching for the one...

Download or read book The Secret Lives of Dresses written by Erin McKean and published by 5 Spot. This book was released on 2011-02-10 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When her grandmother has a stroke, Dora returns to the small town where she grew up to take over her family's vintage clothing store -- and meets a handsome contractor. Is he interested in Dora? Or is he working from a different blueprint? Dora has always taken the path of least resistance. She went to the college that offered her a scholarship, majoring in "vagueness studies," and wears whatever shows the least dirt. She falls into a job at the college coffee shop and has a crush on her flirty boss, Gary. But just when she's about to test Gary's feelings, Mimi, the grandmother who raised her, suffers a stroke. Dora rushes back to Forsyth, NC, and finds herself running her grandmother's vintage clothing store while her grandmother recovers -- andmeets Mimi's adorable contractor, Conrad. The store has always been a fixture in Dora's life; though she grew up more of a jeans-and-sweatshirt kind of girl, before she even knew how to write, Mimi taught her that a vintage 1920s dress could lift a woman's spirit. But why has Mimi started writing down -- and giving away -- stories of the dresses in her shop? Amidst personal and professional turmoil, can Dora can trade her boring clothes for vintage glamour and her boring life for one she actually wants?

Download or read book SPIN written by and published by . This book was released on 2000-08 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the concert stage to the dressing room, from the recording studio to the digital realm, SPIN surveys the modern musical landscape and the culture around it with authoritative reporting, provocative interviews, and a discerning critical ear. With dynamic photography, bold graphic design, and informed irreverence, the pages of SPIN pulsate with the energy of today's most innovative sounds. Whether covering what's new or what's next, SPIN is your monthly VIP pass to all that rocks.

Download or read book True Love at the Lonely Hearts Bookshop written by Annie Darling and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2017-05-18 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's a truth universally acknowledged that a single woman in possession of a good job, four bossy sisters and a needy cat must also have want of her one true love. Or is it? Another delightful novel from the author of The Little Bookshop of Lonely Hearts. Perfect for fans of Lucy Diamond and Jenny Colgan

Download or read book Her Wild Cowboy written by Mia Brody and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-01-23 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Our marriage of convenience isn’t meant to be real, but I’m falling in love with this protective cowboy. Austin He was the cop with the startling blue gaze who saved me. Four years later, the small-town sheriff is still saving me. Only this time, I’m a pregnant single mom and his protection comes in the form of an offer: be his wife. It’s the only way to ensure my baby is safe. During the next six months, I’ll be married to my favorite fantasy in name only. But what will happen to my heart when I find myself falling in love with the protective cowboy? Luke Four years ago, I protected a scared girl. I paid the price by losing my job and reputation. I had to come home in disgrace but none of it mattered. Because she was safe. Now, I’m determined to protect her again when I discover she’s a pregnant single mom. Except the only way I can do that is by giving her and her unborn child my last name. It’s just a marriage of convenience…but I plan to convince my new wife to take a chance on us. I’ll show her that she and the baby are my forever. If you’re craving a sheriff and single mom romance, then it’s time to meet Luke in Her Wild Cowboy. Welcome to Courage County, North Carolina where alpha cowboys fall for strong curvy women and find love on the ranch. Each book in the Love on the Ranch series is standalone with NO cheating and NO cliffhangers. Just a sweet, sexy HEA so you can get your swoon on!

Download or read book Going Vintage written by Lindsey Leavitt and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2014-04 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Live like it's 1962 in this fun, contemporary YA read from the never-out-of-date Lindsey Leavitt.

Download or read book Vintage written by Susan Gloss and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2014-03-25 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vintage is Susan Gloss’s sparkling debut novel in the Vein of The Friday Night Knitting Club, centered around a Midwestern vintage clothing shop and a group of women who eventually transform the store and each others’ lives. At Hourglass Vintage in Madison, Wisconsin, every item in the boutique has a story to tell . . . and so do the women who are drawn there. Violet Turner has always dreamed of owning a shop like Hourglass Vintage. When she is faced with the possibility of losing it, she realizes that, as much as she wants to, she cannot save it alone. Eighteen-year-old April Morgan is nearly five months along in an unplanned pregnancy when her hasty engagement is broken. When she returns the perfect 1950s wedding dress, she discovers unexpected possibilities and friends who won’t let her give up on her dreams. Betrayed by her husband, Amithi Singh begins selling off her old clothes, remnants of her past life. After decades of housekeeping and parenting a daughter who rejects her traditional ways, she fears she has nothing more ahead for her. An engaging story that beautifully captures the essence of women’s friendship and love, Vintage is a charming tale of possibility, of finding renewal and hope when we least expect it.

Download or read book The Dress Shop on King Street Heirloom Secrets Book 1 written by Ashley Clark and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2020-12-01 with total page 413 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harper Dupree has pinned all her hopes on a future in fashion design. But when it comes crashing down around her, she returns home to Fairhope, Alabama, and to Millie, the woman who first taught her how to sew. As Harper rethinks her own future, long-hidden secrets about Millie's past are brought to light. In 1946, Millie Middleton--the daughter of an Italian man and a Black woman--boarded a train and left Charleston to keep half of her heritage hidden. She carried with her two heirloom buttons and the dream of owning a dress store. She never expected to meet a charming train jumper who changed her life forever . . . and led her yet again to a heartbreaking choice about which heritage would define her future. Now, together, Harper and Millie return to Charleston to find the man who may hold the answers they seek . . . and a chance at the dress shop they've both dreamed of. But it's not until all appears lost that they see the unexpected ways to mend what frayed between the seams.

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