Fern Britton > Quotes

“I know what will make you smile. Look at this.’ Loveday watched in the mirror’s reflection as Greer opened a satin drawstring bag and took out a delicate garter made of gauze and swan’s-down”
― Fern Britton, A Good Catch

“Did you have a good time?’ Judging by Brooke’s impossibly sexy tousled blonde ‘bed-head’ hair, she could guess what the answer was.”
― Fern Britton, A Seaside Affair

“they would sit up long after the children had gone to bed and chew the fat together, catching each other up on their separate days. Even though they’d only met one or two of each other’s colleagues, they both felt as if they knew them all intimately. No detail was spared as they discussed their problems and tried to help each other solve them, commiserating when things went wrong and celebrating their successes. They delighted in hating each other’s enemies and toasting each other’s small victories. They could boast to each other about their triumphs at work in a way they couldn’t and wouldn’t to colleagues and friends. How she still missed that togetherness. Nick would have been able to help her see what she wanted from the new life she had chosen. Their marriage had been a gift.”
― Fern Britton, New Beginnings

“to toe in their duvet to combat the lack of heating, watching Deal or No Deal and wondering whether she should apply to be a contestant in the hope of bringing home some prize money. One look at Ryan’s face told her his audition had been”
― Fern Britton, A Seaside Affair

“her. ‘My step-uncle will buy me some time. It’ll probably mean that I’ll have to give someone an exclusive at some point – throw them a few bones. But I’m going to make hay while the sun shines.”
― Fern Britton, A Seaside Affair

“Sure.’ The clouds were gently pushing their way over a waxing moon, which was doing its best to reflect its silver path on the ocean.”
― Fern Britton, A Seaside Affair