Pippa James

A laugh out loud comedy about surviving love, life and parenting one gin at a time!

I Will Survive

A savoury-focused baking cookbook with an emphasis on wholegrains and seasonally-led ingredients from a UK-trained chef who is one of Australia's best-regarded bakers.

Savoury, Not Sweet

All Day Baking

Daisy Delaney's life is pancake-flat. A talented baker and passionate lingerie specialist, she has wound up with no one to bake for and a career that hasn't proved successful. But when she starts a delicious relationship with famous French author-chef, Michel Amiel, everything begins to look a bit more exciting. That is until Michel's bestselling cookbook is knocked off the top spot by newcomer 'Lucy Lovecake'. His outdated recipes slide down the charts, while the popularity of Lucy Lovecake's new dating cookbook is rising like the perfect sponge. As Daisy teeters on the brink of love, how can she ever tell Michel that she is the mysterious Lucy Lovecake? Could he ever forgive her for finishing off his career? And more importantly, does Daisy even want to be with a difficult, egotistical, down-on-his-luck Frenchman just as her career is beginning to take off? Especially when she has some other very interesting offers... Filled with romance, baking and lingerie, The Secret Life of Lucy Lovecake is truly a laugh-out-loud romantic comedy for the 21st century. The perfect read for the Bake Off generation, fans of Jojo Moyes, Sophie Kinsella and Milly Johnson will love this unique modern fairytale. What readers have been saying about The Secret Life of Lucy Lovecake: "Has a flirtatious charm and incredible feel good vibe that fizzes throughout... [it is] fresh and radiant, and brimming with a wonderful optimisim inviting you to devour Daisy's story in one sitting." – Little Bookness Lane "I have NEVER read a book as quirky, fun, mischievous and darn right fabulous as Pippa James' novel is ... such a well-written, unique and hilarious read." – The Writing Garnet "Like a perfect glass of Buck's Fizz: bubbly, effervescent with a cool sharp tang. I loved it." – Shaz's Book Blog "This is a perfect 'girls read'. It has glamour, romance and is as sweet as the 'French Fancies' Lucy conconts." – Tracy Shepard "With scrumptious cakes, sexy lingerie, and characters that feel like your best friends, I completely fell in love with this story." – Books of All Kinds "Witty, well crafted and with a plot that keeps you coming back for second helpings." "Simply fizzes along with energy, charm, humour and romance." "A wonderfully enthralling read, couldn't put it down. Exceptionally entertaining, witty and funny." "A winning combo of edible description, subtle romance and lingerie – a complete delight to read, it transports you to a warm and happy place."

A hilarious romance with flirtacious charm

The Secret Life of Lucy Lovecake

Michael James

In The Tivoli Road Baker, British-born pastry chef Michael James and his team share the knowledge that goes into creating standout bread and pastries. The mission is to make these recipes accessible for people who are new to the art while also including tips, ideas and inspiration to challenge more skilled cooks and bakers. Chapters cover basic to advanced bread making techniques, sweet pastries, savoury favorites as well as a handful of British recipes close to Michael's heart, including Cornish pasties. The reader will also learn about the importance of starting with quality produce, offering a small window on the valuable (but mostly unsung role) played by farmers in the growing global appetite for real bread. A beautiful book that shares some of the X-factor that makes its namesake so successful. Chapters are divided into Bread, Viennoiserie, Savoury, Pastry, Seasonal, British Bakery, Basics and Larder.

From Bakery to Home: Real Bread, Pastries, Cakes and More

The Tivoli Road Baker

Piedmont, the height of summer. Bee can't wait to conclude the biggest deal of her life. An ambitious young city girl, she's at the top of her game as a perfumier. Her heart is set on making an international success of her new fragrance --- which means she has lavender fields to buy. And so Bee arrives in the sleepy town of Lavandula. It's gloriously picturesque with its ice-cream parlours and cobbled streets, but from the get-go, this Italian adventure doesn't go quite according to plan. A sudden downpour and twisted ankle get Bee off on the wrong foot with Alessandro -- an infuriatingly arrogant local entrepreneur -- and soon it feels like he's thwarting her at every turn. Until one day, Bee's host, the elderly and charming Umberto, suggests a road trip out to some faraway lavender fields. A trip that unexpectedly throws Alessandro and Bee together. As the heat rises, so does the tension in Alessandro's vintage sports car -- tension that's broken only by encounters with a racing cyclist and a wedding party. After an impromptu night in the mountains, Bee's life will never be the same again... but Alessandro is an enigma -- and where does that leave Bee's dreams of world domination on a grand and perfumed scale? 'Has a flirtatious charm and incredible feel good vibe that fizzes throughout... fresh and radiant, and brimming with a wonderful optimism' -- Little Bookness Lane 'Like a perfect glass of Buck's Fizz: bubbly, effervescent with a cool sharp tang. I loved it' -- Shaz's Book Blog

Perfume Paradiso

Prepare to be captivated by one of the most poignant and heart-warming books you will read this year, perfect for readers who loved One Day in December. Alison's perfect world has fallen apart. Her beloved larger than life mother-in-law, Maggie, has just passed away. Every afternoon they'd talk and laugh over a pot of tea - and Maggie was secretly the glue that held Alison's family together. Now she's trying to figure out a future without her... With a little help from her two best friends, Alison resolves to try and find her happy place and be more Maggie. Vowing to step outside of their comfort zones and make the most of every day, the three women each have their own challenges to overcome in the year ahead - a baby on the way, a romance to save and a much-needed confidence boost. But as Alison finds herself drinking more wine than she ever has in her life and signing up for an extreme sports charity event, she starts to wonder if this is really the change she needed in her life? Or will she re-discover her happiness closer to home? What readers are saying about The Happiness Project: 'Magical... I was enchanted from the start... certainly one to engage the emotions... humorous, touching, emotional, and clever... as cozy as a cup of hot tea on a winter's day.' Goodreads Reviewer 'A truly fabulous feel good read... a brilliant story of friendship.' Mum Reinvented, 5 stars 'A warm, real, wonderful read... truly funny moments... Adelicious read.' NetGalley Reviewer 'Heart-warming... moving and inspiring... I absolutely recommended this book.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars 'Heart-warming tale about friends, family, and accomplishing your goals.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars 'An uplifting tale about friendship, family, and kicking-ass at womanhood even in the midst of insecurities, judgement and everything that life can throw at a mum or mum-to-be in the 21st Century... hilarious... authentic and relatable... warm and enticing.' Jessica Ryn 'A stellar novel of friendship, motherhood, and happiness.' Plucked from the Stacks, 5 stars 'Full of fun, laughter and a heart-warming storyline right to the end. I recommend this uplifting read.' Goodreads Reviewer

An Emotional, Heartwarming Page Turner

The Happiness Project

‘Magical… I was enchanted from the start… certainly one to engage the emotions… humorous, touching, emotional, and clever… as cozy as a cup of hot tea on a winter's day.’ Goodreads Reviewer Prepare to be captivated by one of the most poignant and heart-warming books you will read this year, perfect for readers who loved One Day in December. Alison’s perfect world has fallen apart. Her beloved larger than life mother-in-law, Maggie, has just passed away. Every afternoon they’d talk and laugh over a pot of tea - and Maggie was secretly the glue that held Alison’s family together. Now she’s trying to figure out a future without her… With a little help from her two best friends, Alison resolves to try and find her happy place and be more Maggie. Vowing to step outside of their comfort zones and make the most of every day, the three women each have their own challenges to overcome in the year ahead - a baby on the way, a romance to save and a much-needed confidence boost. But as Alison finds herself drinking more wine than she ever has in her life and signing up for an extreme sports charity event, she starts to wonder if this is really the change she needed in her life? Or will she re-discover her happiness closer to home? What readers are saying about The Happiness Project: ‘I completely loved this book and devoured it in one day as it was too good to put down… perfect humour… endearing and heart-warming… an uplifting and feel good story that will leave you wanting more...’ Stacy is Reading, 5 stars ‘This story leaves you begging for more… Warm and uplifting… The story rockets along and will have you laughing and crying.’ Mrs W, 5 stars ‘A stellar novel of friendship, motherhood, and happiness.’ Plucked from the Stacks, 5 stars ‘Wonderful and so endearing… Having me laughing at one point and crying the next. It is a heart-warming story full of friendship, families, love and loss.’ Stardust Book Reviews ‘An uplifting tale about friendship, family, and kicking-ass at womanhood… The novel is hilarious… Warm and enticing… Making me chuckle.’ Jessica Ryn ‘Uplifting read about motherhood, friendship, and striving to live your best life…’ Goodreads Reviewer ‘Heart-warming… funny… moving and inspiring… I absolutely recommended this book.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars ‘A truly fabulous feel good read … It's a brilliant story of friendship.’ Mum Reinvented, 5 stars ‘A warm, real, wonderful read… truly funny… A delicious read.’ NetGalley Reviewer ‘Full of fun, laughter and a heart-warming storyline right to the end. I recommend this uplifting read.’ Goodreads Reviewer

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