Cupcakes at Carrington's — Alexandra Brown

Carrington's Department Store â€" where life is sweeter…

‘Defies the chick lit cliché' Heat magazine

'Deliciously delightful from start to finish, sprinkled with magic and full of heart' Miranda Dickinson

Georgie Hart loves her job â€" running the luxury handbag concession at Carrington's Department store in the pretty seaside town of Mulberry Bay, 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…

Reviews

Praise for Alex Brown:

‘I adored it' Milly Johnson

‘A really lovely read' Sarah Morgan

‘Very lovely' Jill Mansell.

‘An intriguing and heart-warming story you will love' Katie Fforde

‘Warm and cosy' Lucy Diamond

'Poignant and moving, the cleverly entwined stories kept me turning the pages.' Trisha Ashley

‘Alex Brown at her very best â€" charming, witty, heartwarming and full of absorbing characters' Carmel Harrington

'A lovely, warm-hearted and compassionate tale' LoveReading

‘This was genuinely one of the most special books I've read this year.' Bookish Escapes

A lovely book to curl up and unwind with, as sweet and charming as home made apple pie' Milly Johnson

‘Adorable, comical and magical, this is a festive delight' Closer

‘We love it!' Now

‘A romantic, fun, festive joy' HEAT

About the author

Alex Brown is the No.1 bestselling author of eleven books including the hugely popular Carrington's series, The Great Christmas Knit Off, The Great Village Show, The Secret of Orchard Cottage and A Postcard from Italy. Her uplifting books are published worldwide and have been translated into seven languages. She lives by the sea in South East England with her husband, daughter and two very glossy black Labradors. Alex loves hearing from her readers and can be contacted via her website â€" www.alexbrownauthor.com or join her for chats on Facebook at www.facebook.com/alexandrabrownauthor and Twitter @alexbrownbooks