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Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945), Romance, Adult & contemporary romance
READERS LOVE CHRISTINA JONES' UPLIFTING ROMANCE NOVELS!
'The easiest 5 star review as this is the most wonderful novel! The characters were fabulous and I couldn't put it down... can't recommend it highly enough!!' ***** Reader review
'Christina Jones has the descriptive prowess to paint a written picture of scenarios that allows the reader to easily imagine the settings! Recommend this book highly!' ***** Reader review
'I have enjoyed this book enormously... excellent read well worth reading' ***** Reader review
'This book is one of the best I've EVER read. So, so funny. It made me laugh till I cried. Brilliant' ***** Reader review
'Absolutely adored this book' ***** Reader review
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A story of love, heartbreak and happiness,
as two determined young women work against overwhelming odds...
When Jasmine's beloved granddad dies, she is left an odd bequest in his will - his bookie's stall at Ampney Crucis dog racing stadium. Despite her snobbish parents' disgust, Jasmine is determined to make a success of the business.
In London, single mum April works all hours for the dodgy Gillespie family, dreaming of the day her daughter's dad will return. When April helps collect a debt for the Gillespies, she is left with a manic greyhound named Cair Paravel - but her landlord's not going to like that...
When the prestigious Frobisher's trophy comes up for grabs, the Gillespies will stop at nothing to have the race held at their venue -but Jasmine and her friends are determined to have it at Ampney Crucis...
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Love Christina Jones' captivating tales? Then check out the fabulously joyful
Summer at Sandcastle Cottage and Christmas at Sandcastle Cottage. You won't be disappointed!
Christina Jones
Christina Jones, the only child of a schoolteacher and a circus clown, has been writing all her life (as well as having millions of Proper Jobs) and has never stopped. She is the adored and award-winning author of 27 hilarious, heartwarming romantic comedy novels, including Going the Distance (winner of the WH Smith Fresh Talent award), Nothing to Lose (runner-up for the WH Smith Thumping Good Read award) and An Enormously English Monsoon Wedding (winner of the Romantic Novelists' Association's Reviewer's Choice Award).
As well as writing funny, feel-good novels, she has also published several short stories and collections, including the brand-new festive e-short, Christmas at Sandcastle Cottage. Her latest full-length novel, the dazzlingly delightful Summer at Sandcastle Cottage, was released in summer 2021, and she is currently working on something for next summer, too...
After years of travelling, she now lives in rural Oxfordshire with her husband and four rescue cats: Dylan, Dexter, Grace and Miss Bea.
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