{"title":"Books by Charlie Lyndhurst","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9781804364024","title":"The Cosy Cat Society","description":"\u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eAn absolutely brilliant read\u003c\/b\u003e with well crafted characters, a fabulous plot and \u003cb\u003ethe most wonderful happily every after\u003c\/b\u003e!' Katie Ginger\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA purrfect cure for lonely humans awaits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFive strangers meet at a cat sanctuary after each facing difficulties in their lives  leading them to the calming nature of the feline refuge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSasha is struggling with the heartbreak of her past and is trying to forge a new life out of a difficult childhood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaul has worked hard to break free from a controlling relationship and is ready to find real love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLuke is searching for his biological parents, desperate to discover the answers about his life he so fiercely needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnna finds solace from her troubled mind in animal therapy, and lastly, Mim, the social butterfly who no one expects is hiding a secret pain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrought together by their love for cats, these very different people might just find friendship is in the last place any of them expected\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFans of Lindsey Kelk, Mike Gayle and Clare Pooley will love this uplifting story of how our feline friends can bring us together and banish loneliness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReaders are falling in love with The Cosy Cat Society:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eAn adorable, cozy read\u003c\/b\u003e full of kitties and a lovely happy ending. \u003cb\u003eI thoroughly enjoyed the sweetness!\u003c\/b\u003e'  Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'I absolutely \u003cb\u003eadored the characters in this book\u003c\/b\u003e. The story line was absolutely amazing as well. \u003cb\u003eI just loved this book\u003c\/b\u003e all the way around!'  Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'This was \u003cb\u003ea delightful book\u003c\/b\u003e - it warmed my heart, and \u003cb\u003eI kept smiling as I was reading\u003c\/b\u003eThis is definitely the type of book that I would choose on a day when I need cheering up.'  Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'As a cat owner and a cat lover this book was right up my street\u003cb\u003eI thoroughly enjoyed it\u003c\/b\u003e'  Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eA feel-good \"tail\"\u003c\/b\u003eI enjoyed the story of these human and feline characters' Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eFiction that captures all facets of life\u003c\/b\u003e as so many of us live it. The sheer amount of topics that this book touches on all wrapped up in a theme of animal therapy is amazing.' Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReaders love Charlie Lyndhurst's gorgeously uplifting fiction:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'I'm in awe \u003c\/b\u003eof how Charlie Lyndhurst manages to tease out the extraordinary from ordinary lives and \u003cb\u003emake me like every single character\u003c\/b\u003e.' Sue Moorcroft, author of \u003ci\u003eSummer at the French Caf\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'An often \u003cb\u003ewitty, thoroughly charming and touching page-turner\u003c\/b\u003e that was an \u003cb\u003eabsolute delight from start to finish\u003c\/b\u003e.' Virginia Heath, author of \u003ci\u003eNever Fall for Your Fiance\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'This was a truly beautiful book to read\u003cb\u003efull of emotion, hope and joy\u003c\/b\u003e.'  Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eTouched my heart in the best possible way\u003c\/b\u003eI honestly cannot recommend \u003ci\u003eThe Lonely Hearts Lido Club \u003c\/i\u003eenough. I AM SO IN LOVE.'  Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Well written with layered and likable characters. \u003cb\u003eSo glad I found this gem. My favorite read of the year\u003c\/b\u003e, I am recommending to everyone I know.'  Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'The writing is beautiful, the characters rich, and \u003cb\u003ethe storyline keeps you wanting to turn the pages long into the night\u003c\/b\u003e.'  Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Perfect meet cutes, great characters, a few laughs, and of course \u003cb\u003ethat HEA that checks all the feelgood boxes\u003c\/b\u003e'  Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'I thoroughly enjoyed reading this enchanting novelIt is \u003cb\u003ea fun, heartwarming novel\u003c\/b\u003e and I can't wait to read more from this author. \u003cb\u003eLoved it\u003c\/b\u003e!'  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But even now, it isn't always easy being gay in a small community, and Marc and Jim wonder if they'll ever really be welcome\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs if this isn't hard enough, their family is knocked off balance when Jim's 23-year-old son, Alfie, has to move in. Thrown together, Vanessa and Alfie find they don't get on. At all. They can barely stand to be in the same room, let alone forge a lifelong sibling bond. As their feuding builds, cracks show in the household and Jim and Marc must face the toughest challenges of their marriage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey all know family bonds can be the strongest of all, but can they find a way to make their new blended family work?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd can they ever find acceptance in their new community?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn uplifting read all about found family, friendship and community that will warm your heart. Perfect for fans of Matt Cain, Mike Gayle and Clare Pooley.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReaders are loving \u003ci\u003eFinding Our Family\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eAbsolutely loved this book!\u003c\/b\u003e The author's writing style is amazing I look forward to reading more from them!'  Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'This \u003cb\u003eheartwarming novel\u003c\/b\u003e serves as a reminder that family can be found not only in blood but in the shared experiences that bind us all.\"  Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'I loved the story of Jim, Marc, Vanessa and Alfie...Congratulations to Charlie Lyndhurst for writing \u003cb\u003esuch a heartwarming and uplifting story.\u003c\/b\u003e'  Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'I \u003cb\u003eloved this story\u003c\/b\u003e!... The \u003cb\u003efamily dynamics were wonderful\u003c\/b\u003e, and it was nice to read a story about \u003cb\u003egrown up queer characters\u003c\/b\u003e and how they formed their family.'  Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'I really enjoyed this book because \u003cb\u003ethe characters were so real and so engaging\u003c\/b\u003e such a \u003cb\u003eheartwarming\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003euplifting\u003c\/b\u003e story.'  Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eDelightful and life affirming\u003c\/b\u003e Lyndhurst is good at writing characters you wished you could know in real life with pages that make you smile. \u003cb\u003eHighly recommended\u003c\/b\u003e.' Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'This contemporary novel is \u003cb\u003ea great read for readers of the LGBTQ community and allies alike\u003c\/b\u003e' Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Charlie Lyndhurst's delightfully inclusive, contemporary novels:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eAn absolutely brilliant read\u003c\/b\u003e with well crafted characters, a fabulous plot and the \u003cb\u003emost wonderful happily every after\u003c\/b\u003e!' Katie Ginger\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003ePerfect meet cutes\u003c\/b\u003e, great characters, a few laughs, and of course \u003cb\u003ethat HEA that checks all the feelgood boxes\u003c\/b\u003e'  Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'I thoroughly enjoyed reading this enchanting novel\u003cb\u003eIt is a fun, heartwarming novel\u003c\/b\u003e and I can't wait to read more from this author. \u003cb\u003eLoved it\u003c\/b\u003e!'  Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'The writing is beautiful, the characters rich, and \u003cb\u003ethe storyline keeps you wanting to turn the pages long into the night\u003c\/b\u003e.'  Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'This was a delightful book - \u003cb\u003eit warmed my heart\u003c\/b\u003e, and I kept smiling as I was readingThis is definitely \u003cb\u003ethe type of book that I would choose on a day when I need cheering up\u003c\/b\u003e.'  Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Well written with layered and likable characters. \u003cb\u003eSo glad I found this gem. My favorite read of the year\u003c\/b\u003e, I am recommending to everyone I know.'  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