Working Wonders

Fresh Starts and Flourishing Hearts

In Working Wonders, bestselling author Jenny Colgan introduces readers to Rosie Caldwell, a warm-hearted former social worker determined to rebuild her life after a painful breakup. When Rosie accepts a temporary position at WonderWares—a struggling kitchenware boutique in the picturesque Scottish town of Dunbeg—she expects dusty shelves and quiet days. Instead, she finds a store on the brink of closure, an eccentric owner teetering on defeat, and a motley crew of employees more interested in daydreams than dishes. Armed with her trademark optimism and a knack for small-town gossip, Rosie sets out to breathe new life into WonderWares with creative window displays, lively in-store cooking demonstrations, and a series of community cook-alongs that soon have locals queuing around the block.

Recipes for Romance and Renewal

Between sampling artisanal cheese platters and re-shelving flambé pans, Rosie discovers that running a shop is about more than selling goods—it’s about stirring the heart of a community. She forges an unexpected alliance with callous but handsome newcomer Callum Ross, a celebrity chef turned reluctant co-manager whose icy exterior melts under Rosie’s infectious enthusiasm. As they collaborate on hosting a much-anticipated “Taste of Dunbeg” food festival—complete with foraging expeditions on the windswept beach and late-night recipe testing in the cold shop kitchen—their banter simmers into something more tender. But when a rival chain announces plans to open just down the High Street, Rosie and Callum must rally their quirky team—shy potter Moira, marketing whiz-in-training Jamie, and scatterbrained baker Fiona—to save WonderWares from being swallowed by corporate blandness.

Love Served with a Side of Laughter

As spring blossoms over the Highlands, Rosie learns that true success isn’t measured by sales figures alone but by the warmth that radiates from shared meals and mutual support. In a climactic community banquet held beneath fairy-lit trellises and the distant call of seabirds, long-held fears give way to freshly kindled hope, and Rosie must decide if her own heart is ready to serve up a second helping of love. Jenny Colgan’s delightful blend of charming characters, mouthwatering details, and heartfelt humor makes Working Wonders a soul-satisfying feast that celebrates friendship, resilience, and the remarkable magic of small Acts of kindness.

. Jenny Colgan is a #1 Sunday Times bestselling author renowned for her warm, humorous storytelling, lovable characters, and the irresistible way she blends romance with the everyday wonders of life’s simplest pleasures.