{"title":"Jo Thomas","description":"\u003cp\u003eJo Thomas crafts heartfelt stories that blend the warmth of romance with the charm of everyday life. Set against inviting backdrops like cosy bakeries and picturesque islands, her novels explore themes of love, homecoming, and new beginnings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect gentle, uplifting narratives rich in atmosphere and emotional depth, perfect for those who enjoy tender relationships woven into engaging, character-driven plots.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"coming-home-to-winter-island-by-jo-thomas-9781472246028","title":"Coming Home to Winter Island","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWrap up warm and explore the breathtaking beauty of a remote Scottish island and an old house waiting to unlock enchanting family secrets.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\nFans of \u003cb\u003eJill Mansell\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eMilly Johnson\u003c\/b\u003e will love this irresistible new winter novel from Jo Thomas.\n\n\u003ci\u003eDo you need to find out where you've come from before you can know what the future holds?\u003c\/i\u003e\n\nRuby's singing career is on the verge of hitting the big time when her voice breaks. Fearing her career is over, she signs up for a retreat in Tenerife to recover.\n\nBut an unexpected call from a stranger on a remote Scottish island takes her on a short trip to sort out some family business. It's time to go and see the grandfather she's never met.\n\nCity girl Ruby knows she will be happy to leave the windswept beaches behind as quickly as she can, especially as a years-old family rift means she knows she won't be welcome at Teach Mhor.\n\nBut as she arrives at the big house overlooking the bay, she finds things are not as straightforward as she might have thought.\n\nThere's an unexpected guest in the house and he's not planning on going anywhere any time soon...\n\n\u003cb\u003ePraise for Jo Thomas:\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e'Magically romantic...best read in front of a crackling log fire' - Milly Johnson\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e'The characters went straight to my heart' - Katie Fforde\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e'A sparkling, heartwarming hug of a story' - Miranda Dickinson\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e'Like the best kind of holiday' - Lucy Diamond\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46711158866156,"sku":"9781472246028","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/4597803482712.jpg?v=1754192788"},{"product_id":"summer-at-the-french-bakery-by-jo-thomas-9781037414527","title":"Summer at the French Bakery","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA new adventure is on the menu . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJuliet has learnt that life is too short not to chase your dreams. But when she buys an old watermill in France, her tranquil new start is quickly kneaded into something far more ambitious when the local mayor offers her a deal she can't refuse: reopen the village's derelict boulangerie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a formidable rival—the owner of the local bread vending machine—determined to crush her, Juliet faces disgruntled villagers, her own lack of baking skills, and hidden secrets within the mill itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut with help from her outspoken neighbour and the charming Tabac owner, Juliet battles to bring back the aroma of freshly baked bread—and with it, the heart of the community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCan she prove that even the biggest dreams start with just a little pinch of courage?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSummer at the French Bakery\u003c\/em\u003e by Jo Thomas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for Jo Thomas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Jo sweeps you away to a better place with every book' Veronica Henry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Joyful and life-affirming' Milly Johnson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Filled with fun and summer sunshine in the south of France!' Jill Mansell\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A delicious escape to the sun' Phillipa Ashley\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Distribution (MDL)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47671024648428,"sku":"9781037414527","price":30.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781037414527-summer-at-the-french-bakery.jpg?v=1779824880"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/jo-thomas.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}