Katie Fforde calls Paper Hearts and Summer Kisses 'A gorgeous novel that will delight' A heart-warming and poignant novel of romance, family and second chances, Paper Hearts and Summer Kisses is Sunday Times bestselling Carole Matthews at her outstanding best. Christie Chapman is a single mum who spends her days commuting to her secretarial job in London and looking after her teenage son, Finn. It's not an easy life but Christie finds comfort in her love of crafting, and spends her spare time working on her beautiful creations. From intricately designed cards to personalised gifts, Christie's flair for the handmade knows no bounds and it's not long before opportunity comes knocking. Christie can see a future full of hope and possibility for her and Finn - and if the handsome Max is to be believed, one full of love too. It's all there for the taking. And then, all of sudden, her world is turned upside down. Christie knows that something has to give, but can she really give up her dreams and the chance of real love? Will Christie find her happy ending in ...Paper Hearts and Summer Kisses.

About the Author
Carole Matthews is the Sunday Times bestselling author of twenty-nine novels, including the Top Ten bestsellers The Cake Shop in the Garden, A Cottage by the Sea, The Chocolate Lovers' Christmas and The Chocolate Lovers' Wedding. In 2015, Carole was awarded the RNA Outstanding Achievement Award. Her novels dazzle and delight readers all over the world. She is published in more than thirty countries and her books have sold to Hollywood. 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
A gorgeous novel that will delight Katie Fforde Love, love, loved Paper Hearts and Summer Kisses. I devoured it. As always. A fabulously crafted book and a lovely story that will have you smiling, crying and buying lots of craft materials! Milly Johnson I loved Paper Hearts and Summer Kisses. I was rooting for Christie from the very first page. I adored the way she kept her love for her son at the heart of everything she did. I laughed and cried and marvelled. Cathy Bramley A perfect summer read ... a heart-warming tale of romance, motherhood and crafting Good Housekeeping Absolutely loved this wonderful book! Sue Watson Fabulous book - good for the soul! Clare Mackintosh Bereft to finish Paper Hearts and Summer Kisses. I want to stay with Christie and co forever. Beautiful book, made my heart sing when I really needed a lift Alexandra Brown This novel was so full of heart! Michelle Gorman I sat up two nights until past midnight because I just had to see what happened next Jean Fullerton A heart-warming read ... you won't be able to put this book down Crafts Beautiful Carole's books feel so effortless to read ... Paper Hearts and Summer Kisses gave me the message to follow your dreams and your passions ... Love, love, love this book! I give it a stonking 5 stars and more if I could! Kim the Bookworm



Book Information
ISBN 9780751560268
Author Carole Matthews
Format Paperback
Page Count 432
Imprint Sphere
Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
Weight(grams) 310g
Dimensions(mm) 196mm * 127mm * 28mm