Storybook Ending
A Novel
Published on 26. September 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
352 pages
978-0-06-334062-6 (ISBN)
Description
From the author of The Littlest Library-a heartwarming small town romance about a widowed children's book author who moves into a cottage in the English countryside and finds herself face-to-face with the handsome and brooding blacksmith who lives next door.
In her books she can write "happily ever after"- but real life? That's another matter...
For children's book author Imogen, an idyllic life in the English countryside seems like the perfect fit for her and her husband. But when tragedy strikes, Imogen is left widowed, and finds herself moving into Storybook Cottage alone for a new beginning, with only her monstrously narcissistic cat for company.
After discovering she is pregnant, Imogen grows determined to embrace a new start in Middlemass, with its duckpond, cricket matches and village fetes. The only thing Imogen can't seem to shake is her grumpy neighbor-a brooding, artisan blacksmith named Gabriel-who she can't quite decide is friend or foe. That is until she realizes, thanks to an arcane clause in her deeds, that Gabriel- not just an artist, but lord of the local manor house- has the power to take her home and leave her completely broke.
Devastatingly, he seems keen to do exactly that. Yet, Imogen finds herself drawn to him nonetheless. And in her darkest hour, Gabriel may just be the bright spot to save Imogen in more ways than one.
In her books she can write "happily ever after"- but real life? That's another matter...
For children's book author Imogen, an idyllic life in the English countryside seems like the perfect fit for her and her husband. But when tragedy strikes, Imogen is left widowed, and finds herself moving into Storybook Cottage alone for a new beginning, with only her monstrously narcissistic cat for company.
After discovering she is pregnant, Imogen grows determined to embrace a new start in Middlemass, with its duckpond, cricket matches and village fetes. The only thing Imogen can't seem to shake is her grumpy neighbor-a brooding, artisan blacksmith named Gabriel-who she can't quite decide is friend or foe. That is until she realizes, thanks to an arcane clause in her deeds, that Gabriel- not just an artist, but lord of the local manor house- has the power to take her home and leave her completely broke.
Devastatingly, he seems keen to do exactly that. Yet, Imogen finds herself drawn to him nonetheless. And in her darkest hour, Gabriel may just be the bright spot to save Imogen in more ways than one.
Reviews / Votes
"Author Poppy Alexander builds a picturesque village... Storybook Ending explores one woman's efforts to create her own future in spite of many detours." - Novels Alive"Why did I wait so long to read this author? Poppy Alexander has a great sense of humor and it really came out in [STORYBOOK ENDING]... readers will find themselves smiling and giggling over and over." - Fresh Fiction
"This contemporary romance has real heart as it provides a wonderful sense of place, determined main character and a brooding romance prospect. " - Lovereading.co.uk
"Alexander pulls at readers' heartstrings with this sweet holiday novel... Readers who enjoy Jenny Colgan and Jill Mansell will be thrilled to pick up this novel." - Booklist on 25 Days 'Til Christmas
"Alexander's poignant story of loss and grief also hints at hope for future happiness. Reading about characters getting what they deserve is satisfying, and it's easy to imagine this book as the next megahit holiday film." - Library Journal on 25 Days 'Til Christmas
"The Littlest Library by Poppy Alexander is a delight... If you're looking for a feel-good story this summer, with quirky characters, heart-tugging emotion, humor, and hope, all set in the lovely British countryside, give this one a try." - The Romance Dish on The Littlest Library
"A charming and heartwarming novel! Poppy Alexander's Storybook Ending brings us to an idyllic small town in the English countryside, where Imogen embarks on a journey not only of self-discovery, but of renewal. Recently widowed, surprisingly pregnant, and embarking on a new career in an unfamiliar setting, it would seem Imogen has set herself for quite a few challenges. But with the fabulous cast of characters she befriends in this cozy village, including one brooding hero who has the power to upend it all, she just might get the storybook ending that she deserves." - Michelle Brandon, author of Rush Week
'"Friendship, community and a little bit of romance - what's not to love?" - Mandy Baggot on The Littlest Library
"Books, bats and romance...a perfect escape. I loved spending time with the characters of Middlemas."
- Liz Fenwick on The Littlest Library
"My first Poppy Alexander book but definitely not my last. What a lovely, engaging, perceptive story The Littlest Library is." - Sue Moorcroft on The Littlest Library
"Five of the biggest stars for The Littlest Library. I thoroughly enjoyed spending some time with Jess and her phone box full of books."
- Catherine Miller
"I loved everything about this book. It is filled with so much warmth, gentle humour and some very heart touching moments." - Sue Fortin on The Littlest Library
"'Utterly brilliant." - Claire Wade, on 25 Days 'Til Christmas
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Dimensions
Height: 200 mm
Width: 133 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
306 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-06-334062-6 (9780063340626)
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Poppy Alexander is the author of The Battle of the Bookshops, The Littlest Library, Storybook Ending, 25 Days 'Til Christmas and The 12 Days of Christmas She wrote her first book when she was five. There was a long gap in her writing career while she was at school, and after studying classical music at university, she decided the world of music was better off without her and took up journalism instead. She takes an anthropological interest in family, friends, and life in her West Sussex village (think The Archers crossed with Twin Peaks), where she lives with her husband, children, and various other pets.