The Kindle No.1 Bestseller
The Sunday Times Top 10 Bestseller

There's laughter, tears and a huge amount of love in
HAPPINESS FOR BEGINNERS
The new book from BESTSELLING and BELOVED Carole Matthews.

'You can't do better than to sink into Happiness for Beginners'
KATIE FFORDE

'Fun, fantastic and brimming with Matthews magic'
MILLY JOHNSON

'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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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.

Why do readers love Carole Matthews?

'So warm' Jenny Colgan
'The perfect escape' Woman
'Gorgeous' Katie Fforde
'I laughed and cried and marvelled' Cathy Bramley
'Witty, funny and incredibly touching' Heat

About the Author

Carole Matthews is the Sunday Times bestselling author of over thirty novels, including the top ten bestsellers The Cake Shop in the Garden, A Cottage by the Sea, Paper Hearts and Summer Kisses, Christmas Cakes and Mistletoe Nights, Million Love Songs and Happiness for Beginners. In 2015, Carole was awarded the RNA Outstanding Achievement Award. Her novels dazzle and delight readers all over the world and she is published in more than thirty countries.

For all the latest news from Carole, visit www.carolematthews.com, follow Carole on Twitter (@carolematthews) and Instagram (matthews.carole) or join the thousands of readers who have become Carole's friend on Facebook (carolematthewsbooks).

Reviews
Sparkling . . . light-hearted, laugh-packed fun * Sunday Mirror *
If you love romance, quirky humour and animals you can't do better than to sink into Happiness for Beginners. -- Katie Fforde
A gorgeous novel that will delight * Katie Fforde on Paper Hearts and Summer Kisses *
Fun, fantastic and brimming with Matthews magic... from the first to the last page - an absolute joy -- Milly Johnson
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 *
An irresistibly warmhearted story with a cast of captivating characters, both animal and human -- Trisha Ashley
Fabulously enjoyable . . . full of heart and fun * Milly Johnson *
Warm, witty and hopeful - I was charmed -- Sarah Morgan
I laughed and cried and marvelled * Cathy Bramley on Paper Hearts and Summer Kisses *
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
Witty, funny and incredibly touching . . . perfect for lifting the spirits * Heat *
Heartwarming story of new beginnings. * Candis *
Heart-warming * Bella *
As ever from this author, a lively story that fizzes with fun * Best *
Full of quirky characters and often laugh-out loud funny, it's a delightful read. * Choice *
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 *
Sparkling romp * Mirror *
Heartwarming * Bella *
Heartfelt * Yours *
Delightful and humorous... as joyful as its cover * Woman's Weekly *
Another lovely tale from bestselling writer Carole Matthews * Hello! *
Light-hearted, laugh-packed fun. * The People *
One of our favourite authors, Carole Matthews always delivers a delicious read full of humour and emotional dilemmas * Hot Brands, Cool Places *
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. * Novel Kicks Blog *


Awards
Short-listed for RNA Contemporary Romantic Novel Award 2020 (UK).



Book Information
ISBN 9780751572100
Author Carole Matthews
Format Hardback
Page Count 464
Imprint Sphere
Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
Weight(grams) 720g
Dimensions(mm) 238mm * 158mm * 42mm