Paper Hearts and Summer Kisses, Carole Matthews
Paper Hearts and Summer Kisses, Carole Matthews
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Paper Hearts and Summer Kisses
The uplifting romance from the Sunday Times bestseller

Author: Carole Matthews

Narrator: Julia Barrie

Unabridged: 12 hr 26 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/15/2016


Synopsis

Sunday Times bestseller Carole Matthews is at her outstanding best. A heart-warming and poignant novel of romance, family and second chances.

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.

'A gorgeous novel that will delight' KATIE FFORDE

'Highly recommended' ***** READER REVIEW

'I loved this story. An adult fairytale' ***** READER REVIEW

'I was hooked from the first chapter' ***** READER REVIEW

'A must read' ***** READER REVIEW

'I loved it and can't wait to read more from this author' ***** READER REVIEW

About Carole Matthews

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

This book started out promising. It's written in the first person point of view of Christie, a 42 year old single mum with a teenager son. I nodded and agreed with just about all of her observations in the early part of the book. Then, somewhere around the 35% mark I found my interest waning. Christ......more

Goodreads review by Tracy

It was so lovely to read a novel set around crafting! A very enjoyable read, everything you expect from a Carole Matthews book.......more

Goodreads review by Agi

Carole Matthews has been on my auto - buy list of authors for a few good years already. Sometimes her books are good, more than often they are better than good but there is one thing certain - she always delivers a beautiful story that tugs at your heart strings, that make you smile and cry, that ma......more

Goodreads review by Hannah

Christie and Finn win me over as a reader from the start. I love how the main relationship in this book is between a mother and son. It is captured perfectly throughout all the ups and downs in the book. It had the right mix of laughter, love and heartbreak. My heart broke for Finn with his health s......more


Quotes

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