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A Recipe for Romance: A heart-warming second chance romance novel for 2025 from the Sunday Times bestselling author, perfect for fans of Katie Fforde, Cathy Bramley and Jenny Colgan
A hilarious, heartwarming read from the Queen of romantic comedy…***Previously published as Chocolate Wishes***
In the picture-perfect Lancashire village of Sticklepond, confectioner Chloe Lyon whips up more than just sweet treats. Her famous Chocolate Wishes, each containing a personalised prediction, are as inspirational as they are delicious. If only her own life were as easy to forecast – then she would have foreseen being jilted at the altar.
But when a new vicar arrives in the village, it’s as though someone has turned up the heat, and the rumour mill soon bubbles over. Not only is Raffy Sinclair the charismatic ex-frontman of rock band Mortal Ruin, he's also Chloe's first love and the man who broke her heart.
Try as she might, Chloe can't ignore this blast from her past. Now could be the time to make her own wish – and to dare to believe it could come true. Perhaps the secret ingredient to romance is a second chance…
A charming, feel-good novel, perfect for fans of Katie Fforde, Cathy Bramley and Jenny Colgan.
Readers LOVE A Recipe for Romance'A yummy treat' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Trisha Ashley's books are new to me, but I'm hooked!' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Having a Trisha Ashley waiting on your kindle is like having a box of chocolates unopened by your side. You know you’re going to love them – you also know that once you open them you’re not going to be able to stop eating them until they’re all gone.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Packed with romance, chocolate and fun, this indulgent read is simply too delicious to put down.’ Closer
In the picture-perfect Lancashire village of Sticklepond, confectioner Chloe Lyon whips up more than just sweet treats. Her famous Chocolate Wishes, each containing a personalised prediction, are as inspirational as they are delicious. If only her own life were as easy to forecast – then she would have foreseen being jilted at the altar.
But when a new vicar arrives in the village, it’s as though someone has turned up the heat, and the rumour mill soon bubbles over. Not only is Raffy Sinclair the charismatic ex-frontman of rock band Mortal Ruin, he's also Chloe's first love and the man who broke her heart.
Try as she might, Chloe can't ignore this blast from her past. Now could be the time to make her own wish – and to dare to believe it could come true. Perhaps the secret ingredient to romance is a second chance…
A charming, feel-good novel, perfect for fans of Katie Fforde, Cathy Bramley and Jenny Colgan.
Readers LOVE A Recipe for Romance'A yummy treat' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Trisha Ashley's books are new to me, but I'm hooked!' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Having a Trisha Ashley waiting on your kindle is like having a box of chocolates unopened by your side. You know you’re going to love them – you also know that once you open them you’re not going to be able to stop eating them until they’re all gone.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Packed with romance, chocolate and fun, this indulgent read is simply too delicious to put down.’ Closer
385 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 28, 2025
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Trisha Ashley
50 books1,093 followersTrisha Ashley is now a full-time novelist, but she has been known to work for stained glass makers and/or plumbers. She likes to paint, eat, drink, and read literary biographies. Her previous hobbies included getting divorced and packing to move. She claims to have once actually eaten Bronte burgers at the Branwell café, but her publisher declines to verify this. She lives in North Wales.
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August 28, 2025Isn’t this just ‘Chocolate Wishes’ under a new name??
Shame as this author has done this before. I think ‘oh goody a new book’, only to start reading and realise it’s just a rehashed one.
Shame as this author has done this before. I think ‘oh goody a new book’, only to start reading and realise it’s just a rehashed one.
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