Audiobooks by Jo Thomas

Keeping a Christmas Promise: Escape to Iceland with the most feel-good and uplifting Christmas roman

Brought to you by Penguin. One Icelandic holiday. One snowstorm. The adventure of a lifetime. Freya has one wish this Christmas... to visit Iceland and track down the illusive Northern Lights in memory of her beloved friend. Nothing - not even a snowstorm - is going to stop her. But when an avalanche leaves her stranded in a remote village with no way to contact the outside world, handsome and enigmatic Petur comes to her rescue, giving her a place to stay in his farmhouse. In this harsh yet beautiful landscape, Petur and his community must come together in order to survive. Stepping up to help Petur with the Christmas celebrations, chef Freya is determined to make this most of her time here, cooking delicious fresh food and delivering it to the friendly locals. But as her feelings for Petur and love for the village begin to grow, she is about to discover that the greatest adventures are the ones you don't expect... © Jo Thomas 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022

Jo Thomas (Author), Anna Acton (Narrator)

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Retreat to the Spanish Sun: Escape to Spain with this feel-good summer romance from the #1 bestselle

Brought to you by Penguin. From the bestselling author of Escape to the French Farmhouse comes a deliciously feel-good new story... Eliza has a full house! When her three children grew up and moved out, she downsized to a smaller property... but now they're all back. Every room in the house is taken and Eliza finds herself sharing her bed with her eldest daughter and her daughter's pug. Combined with the online course she's trying to finish, plus her job to fit in, there just isn't the peace and quiet that Eliza needs. So when an ad pops up on her laptop saying 'house-sitters wanted', Eliza can't resist the chance to escape. She ends up moving to a rural finca in southern Spain, looking after the owner's Iberico pigs, learning about secret gastronomic societies... and finding a new zest for life and love along the way. Praise for Jo Thomas: 'Rich, warm and sunny. A story that stays with you long after the last page is turned' Milly Johnson 'Like the very best kind of holiday' Lucy Diamond 'A sparkling, heartwarming hug of a story' Miranda Dickinson © Jo Thomas 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022

Jo Thomas (Author), Anna Acton (Narrator)

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Celebrations at the Chateau: A cosy feel-good read to curl up with this winter

Brought to you by Penguin. A wonderfully romantic, feel-good new novel set in a French château over the most magical time of the year! From the bestselling author of Escape to the French Farmhouse. When their grandfather dies, Fliss and her sisters are astonished to inherit a French château! Travelling to Normandy to visit the beautiful if faded house, they excitedly make plans over delicious crêpes and local cider in the town nearby. But they soon discover the château needs major work, a huge tax bill is due . . . and there's a sitting tenant, Madame Charlotte Cadieux, to whom they owe a monthly allowance! Unable to sell but strapped for cash, Fliss determines to spruce up the elegant old rooms and open a B&B. But why are Jacques - Madame's grandson and the mayor - and the other townsfolk so hostile? How did Fliss' grandfather come to own the place anyway? And will Jacques and Fliss be able to put their differences aside to save the château? It seems like nothing but trouble. But as the old year gives way to the new, it could be a new beginning for them all . . . Inspired by Escape to the Chateau, this is a cosy and uplifting novel to curl up with, from the author of Escape to the French Farmhouse and Finding Love at the Christmas Market. Praise for Jo Thomas: 'It's Christmas in a book!' Katie Fforde 'A scrumptious seasonal treat!' Heidi Swain 'Sprinkled with Christmas magic!' Milly Johnson © Jo Thomas 2021 (P) Penguin Audio 2021

Jo Thomas (Author), Anna Acton (Narrator)

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Sommerküsse und Limonen (Ungekürzt)

Zeldas gemeinsame Zukunft mit ihrem smarten Freund Lennie sah so verlockend aus: eine Hochzeit auf Sizilien und ein Haus inmitten von Zitronenbäumen. Doch statt Zitroneneis und Dolce Vita erwarten sie auf der Insel ein marodes Anwesen und jede Menge Ärger. Einziger Lichtblick: der charmante Kellner Luca, der Zeldas Gefühle gewaltig durcheinanderbringt. Als er ihr ein ungewöhnliches Angebot macht, werden die letzten Tage vor der Hochzeit zu einer emotionalen Achterbahnfahrt, die mehr als eine Überraschung bereithält ... Eine prickelnde Liebeskomödie vor der traumhaften Kulisse Siziliens

Jo Thomas (Author), Victoria Schaetzle (Narrator)

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Chasing the Italian Dream: Escape and unwind with bestselling author Jo Thomas

Brought to you by Penguin. From the bestselling author of Escape to the French Farmhouse comes a deliciously feel-good story about making your dreams come true, set in sun-kissed southern Italy. A summer escape she'll never forget . . . Lucia has worked hard as a lawyer in Wales, aiming for a big promotion she hopes will shortly come her way. Finally taking a well-earned break at her grandparents' house in southern Italy, the sunshine, lemon trees and her nonna's mouth-watering cooking make her instantly feel at home. But she's shocked to learn that her grandfather is retiring from the beloved family pizzeria and will need to sell. Lucia can't bear the thought of the place changing hands - especially when she discovers her not-quite-ex-husband Giacomo wants to take it over! Then bad news from home forces Lucia to re-evaluate what she wants from life. Is this her chance to carry on the family tradition and finally follow her dreams? Perfect escapism from the author of Escape to the French Farmhouse and The Honey Farm on the Hill. Praise for Jo Thomas: 'Rich, warm and sunny. A story that stays with you long after the last page is turned' Milly Johnson 'The characters went straight to my heart' Katie Fforde 'Like the very best kind of holiday' Lucy Diamond 'A sparkling, heartwarming hug of a story' Miranda Dickinson © Jo Thomas 2021 (P) Penguin Audio 2021

Jo Thomas (Author), Gwyneth Keyworth (Narrator)

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Finding Love at the Christmas Market: Curl up and relax with this cosy Christmas story

Brought to you by Penguin. Cosy up with the new Christmas book from best-selling author Jo Thomas Residential-home caterer Connie has had one online-dating disaster too many. Hurt in the past and with her son to consider, now she's feeling hesitant. Then one of Connie's residents sets her up on a date at a beautiful German Christmas market - with the promise she'll take a mini-bus full of pensioners with her... Amongst the twinkling lights and smell of warm gingerbread in the old market square, Connie heads off on her date with a check-list of potential partner must-haves. Baker Henrich ticks all the boxes, but when Connie meets Henrich's rival William, she starts to wonder if ticking boxes is the answer. Will Connie's wish for love this Christmas come true, and if so - with who? Praise for Jo Thomas: 'Magically romantic...best read in front of a crackling log fire' Milly Johnson 'The characters went straight to my heart' Katie Fforde 'A sparkling, heartwarming hug of a story' Miranda Dickinson 'Like the very best kind of holiday' Lucy Diamond © Jo Thomas 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020

Jo Thomas (Author), Anna Acton (Narrator)

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Escape to the French Farmhouse: The most refreshing, feel-good story of the summer

Brought to you by Penguin. Can she find her recipe for happiness? Del and her husband Ollie moved to a beautiful village in Provence for a fresh start after years of infertility struggles. But six weeks after they arrive, they’re packing the removal van once more. As Del watches the van leave for England, she suddenly realises exactly what will make her happier…a new life in France – without Ollie. Now alone, all Del has is a crumbling farmhouse, a mortgage to pay and a few lavender plants. What on earth is she going to do? Discovering an old recipe book at the market run by the rather attractive Fabian, Del starts to bake. But can her new-found passion really help her let go of the past and lead to true happiness? A heart-warming tale about reclaiming your life, set amongst the lavender fields of Provence. Perfect escapism from the author of Late Summer in the Vineyard and The Honey Farm on the Hill. 'Hopeful and lovely, sunny and smashing – I loved this gorgeous book' Milly Johnson 'A delicious summer read' Heidi Swain 'A warm story of friendship and community. A joy and a true escape' Phillipa Ashley ©Jo Thomas 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020

Jo Thomas (Author), Anna Acton (Narrator)

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Sommerglück und Honigduft

Als Teenager verliebte sich Nell in die Schönheit Kretas und in Stelios, mit dem sie einen unvergesslichen Sommer verbrachte. 18 Jahre später kehrt sie auf die Insel zurück. Auf einer Honigfarm will sie einen Neuanfang wagen. Doch um die Farm steht es nicht gut, seit die Bienen verschwunden sind. Während Nell sich auf die Spur der Bienen begibt, hofft sie, auch Stelios wiederzufinden, der damals ganz plötzlich aus ihrem Leben verschwand ...

Jo Thomas (Author), Uta Simone (Narrator)

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Ein Sommer in Galway

Mit gebrochenem Herzen und dem Vorsatz, sich nie wieder zu verlieben, strandet Fiona in einem kleinen irischen Dorf. Akute Geldnot führt sie auf eine Austernfarm, wo sie nicht nur mit ihrer Angst vor dem Wasser und zwei störrischen Eseln zu kämpfen hat, sondern auch mit ihrem Arbeitgeber Sean. Der hat genaue Vorstellungen von der Austernzucht und eine Partnerin, die Fiona das Leben schwer macht. Vor allem aber hat er diese wunderschönen dunklen Augen, die Fionas Vorsatz ins Wanken bringen ...

Jo Thomas (Author), Elena Wilms (Narrator)

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