Life Skills

Athletic, outdoor type, good cook, good with people, wanted for work on the canals.... Newly not engaged and suddenly out of work, Julia Fairfax needs a new direction. The classified ad that catches her eye sends her on a delightful, hilarious adventure along the English canals on a rickety old hotel boat. Among the twists and turns, Julia encounters a passel of persnickety guests, an irritating ex-boyfriend, the challenges of cooking in a galley kitchen the size of a closet, and a whole lot of rattling tea cups. Add some frighteningly narrow bridges to steer through, and you've got the makings of an unforgettable journey. Part romp, part romance, part step-by-step guide to hownotto see England's scenic canals,Life Skillswill delight fans of intelligent romantic comedy, as well as anyone looking for a few tips on staying afloat.

Katie Fforde is the London Times-bestselling author of Artistic License, Second Thyme Around, Stately Pursuits, and Wild Designs. She lives in Gloucestershire, England, where she is at work on her next novel.

"A stylish contemporary love story."
- Kirkus Reviews

"Charming and captivating."
- Library Journal

"Witty, original...perfect."
- Booklist