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Happiness for Beginners
- Author
- Carole Matthews
- Narrator
- Emma Powell
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Publish Date
- 21 February 2019
- Run Time
- 11 hours 44 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
The Sunday Times Top 10 Bestseller
'You can't do better than to sink into Happiness for Beginners'
KATIE FFORDE
'Fun, fantastic and brimming with Matthews magic'
MILLY JOHNSON
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Molly Baker is living her best life.
Thirty-eight years old, she lives on the twenty-five-acre Hope Farm in Buckinghamshire, surrounded by (mostly) four-legged friends and rolling hills. There's Anthony the anti-social sheep, Tina Turner the alpaca with attitude, and the definitely-not-miniature pig, Teacup.
Molly runs the farm as an alternative school for kids who haven't thrived in mainstream education. It's full on, but she wouldn't have it any other way. So when the well-groomed Shelby Dacre turns up at Hope Farm asking to enrol his son Lucas, Molly isn't fazed.
But Lucas is distant and soon Molly realises he might be more of a handful than she anticipated. And then there's the added problem that his dad is distractingly handsome. Molly has her beloved farm to think of - could letting Lucas and Shelby in be a terrible mistake, or the start of something wonderful?
An absolute must-read from the queen of romance Carole Matthews, Molly's story will make your heart sing.
'An irresistibly warm-hearted story'
TRISHA ASHLEY
'Warm, witty and hopeful - I was charmed'
SARAH MORGAN
'The queen of funny, feel good fiction'
MIKE GAYLE
Critics Review
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If you love romance, quirky humour and animals you can't do better than to sink into Happiness for Beginners.
Katie Fforde
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Sparkling . . . light-hearted, laugh-packed fun
Sunday Mirror
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A gorgeous novel that will delight
Katie Fforde on Paper Hearts and Summer Kisses
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Fun, fantastic and brimming with Matthews magic... from the first to the last page - an absolute joy
Milly Johnson
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One of our favourite authors, Carole Matthews always delivers a delicious read, and Million Love Songs is another delightful read. Full of humour and emotional dilemmas, this latest book is perfect to curl up with on the sofa in this unpredictable weather. Highly Recommended!
Hot Brands Cool Places
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An irresistibly warmhearted story with a cast of captivating characters, both animal and human
Trisha Ashley
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Fabulously enjoyable . . . full of heart and fun
Milly Johnson
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Warm, witty and hopeful - I was charmed
Sarah Morgan
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I laughed and cried and marvelled
Cathy Bramley on Paper Hearts and Summer Kisses
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Happiness For Beginners once again confirms Carole Matthews as the queen of funny, feel good fiction. Put your feet up, and switch off your phone because you're in for a real treat.
Mike Gayle
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Witty, funny and incredibly touching . . . perfect for lifting the spirits
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Heartwarming story of new beginnings.
Candis
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Heart-warming
Bella
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As ever from this author, a lively story that fizzes with fun
Best
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Full of quirky characters and often laugh-out loud funny, it's a delightful read.
Choice
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Ornery llamas, attack sheep, and a wealth of colourful country characters (including a spectacular hairdresser-to-the-stars who coifs alpacas in his downtime) electrify Matthews's charming tale... Perfect for lovers of small-town romance, this upbeat tale is sweet but not cloying and altogether satisfying.
Publishers Weekly
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Sparkling romp
Mirror
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Heartwarming
Bella
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Heartfelt
Yours
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Delightful and humorous... as joyful as its cover
Woman's Weekly
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Another lovely tale from bestselling writer Carole Matthews
Hello!
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Light-hearted, laugh-packed fun.
The People
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One of our favourite authors, Carole Matthews always delivers a delicious read full of humour and emotional dilemmas
Hot Brands, Cool Places
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The writing is full of humour, warmth and heart - all the things that are standard in Carole's novels. This is a perfect holiday read. I loved it.
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Details
- Author
- Carole Matthews
- Narrator
- Emma Powell
- Duration
- 11 hours 44 minutes
- Release Date
- 21 February 2019
- ISBN
- 9781405539746
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Genre
- Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general
Synopsis
The Kindle No.1 BestsellerThe Sunday Times Top 10 Bestseller'You can't do better than to sink into Happiness for Beginners' KATIE FFORDE'Fun, fantastic and brimming with Matthews magic' MILLY JOHNSON******** Molly Baker is living her best life. Thirty-eight years old, she lives on the twenty-five-acre Hope Farm in Buckinghamshire, surrounded by (mostly) four-legged friends and rolling hills. There's Anthony the anti-social sheep, Tina Turner the alpaca with attitude, and the definitely-not-miniature pig, Teacup. Molly runs the farm as an alternative school for kids who haven't thrived in mainstream education. It's full on, but she wouldn't have it any other way. So when the well-groomed Shelby Dacre turns up at Hope Farm asking to enrol his son Lucas, Molly isn't fazed. But Lucas is distant and soon Molly realises he might be more of a handful than she anticipated. And then there's the added problem that his dad is distractingly handsome. Molly has her beloved farm to think of - could letting Lucas and Shelby in be a terrible mistake, or the start of something wonderful?An absolute must-read from the queen of romance Carole Matthews, Molly's story will make your heart sing. 'An irresistibly warm-hearted story'TRISHA ASHLEY'Warm, witty and hopeful - I was charmed'SARAH MORGAN'The queen of funny, feel good fiction'MIKE GAYLE
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