"You are warmly invited to the wedding of the summer, in the BRAND NEW instalment in the bestselling Pennycress Inn series from Sarah Hope
Every book in the Pennycress Inn series can be read as a standalone.
She can plan everyone else's happy ever after... but what about her own?
Ellie thought she was starting over. After her long-term relationship collapses and her career implodes, she was braving a new chapter on her own, setting up a wedding planning business in her beautiful Cotswold village.
But when her ex walks away with almost everything she owns, Ellie's carefully rebuilt world begins to crack. Just as she's clinging to her last lifeline, planning her first wedding at the idyllic Pennycress Inn, fate throws the biggest complication yet into her path.
Murray. The man who broke her heart. The love she never truly let go.
Murray is back, working as a carpenter at the inn, and determined to 'clear the air'. As the days tick forwards towards the Pennycress wedding, Ellie must juggle the needs of her clients with new revelations from her old love, and a fresh spark of hope...
Could first love finally become forever love?
A warm, emotional and wholesome small-town romance that's perfect for fans of Jessica Redland, Heidi Swain and Gilmore Girls.
Praise for Sarah Hope:
'Love, LOVE, LOVED this absolutely gorgeous page turner!! An absolute must read!!!' Reader Review
'A gorgeous story and one I would definitely recommend. It is light-hearted but with some serious things as well.' Reader Review
'A nice easy read that had me hooked. Loved all the characters.' Reader Review
'A perfect feel good read that left a smile on my face.' Reader Review
'All Sarah's characters are well constructed and three dimensional, the kind you'd want as your own friends.' Reader Review"
"A BRAND NEW instalment in Sarah Hope's BESTSELLING Pennycress Inn series. Dive into a cosy rivals-to-lovers romance filled with fireworks, friendship and pumpkin-spiced dreams! Perfect for fans of Heidi Swain, Sarah Morgan and Laurie Gilmore"
"The first in a BRAND NEW series from bestselling romance author Sarah HopeLaura wants to shake things up. She's thirty-eight, and has been living in her parents' house since her divorce last year. Her siblings seem to have got their lives together: successful careers, happy marriages, beautiful children.
Laura's determined to prove herself. And buying the beautiful Pennycress Inn in the idyllic Cotswolds village of Meadowfield could be just the way to do it.
But getting the inn ready for its first guests proves easier said than done! With crumbling walls, dangerous woodwork and loose roof tiles, not to mention unfriendly locals and even errant sheep, Laura soon fears she's made the wrong choice.
Luckily a friendly face is on hand in the form of gorgeous chef, Jackson. But is he too good to be true? And just why are the villagers so against her?
Can Laura turn her life around and get the fresh start she longs for at Pennycress Inn?
Praise for Sarah Hope:
'A gorgeous story and one I would definitely recommend. It is light-hearted but with some serious things as well.' ★★★★★ Reader Review
'A nice easy read that had me hooked. Loved all the characters.' ★★★★★ Reader Review
'A perfect feel good read that left a smile on my face.' ★★★★★ Reader Review
'All Sarah's characters are well constructed and three dimensional, the kind you'd want as your own friends.' ★★★★★ Reader Review
'Love, LOVE, LOVED this absolutely gorgeous page turner!! An absolute must read!!!' ★★★★★ Reader Review"
"Escape to the Cornish seaside in the BRAND NEW instalment in Sarah Hope's gorgeous series - guaranteed to make your day brighter!
Life begins outside your comfort zone...
Book-keeper Megan has always lived life by a set of very rigid rules, but with impending divorce papers on the horizon, she throws herself into a new challenge.
She finds solace and purpose in her volunteer work at a dogs' home but with finances tight, and soon-to-be ex-husband Lyle controlling her purse strings, she might have to trade the work for something more permanent.
But spending her time in the fresh countryside air, Megan discovers a glimmer of hope for a new beginning, finding strength, love, and the promise of a brighter tomorrow - and maybe, even possibly, a new romance.
A cosy and heartwarming romance set in the beautiful Cornish countryside, perfect for fans of Sarah Bennett, Jo Bartlett and Phillipa Ashley
Praise for the Cornish Village series:
'There aren't enough words for how much I am absolutely loving this series, and this was another fabulous addition to it... This was so enjoyable and I devoured the pages really quicky.' ★★★★★ Reader Review
'Another amazing beautifully written book!!' ★★★★★ Reader Review
'This book had me hooked at the get go. It nearly had me in tears too' ★★★★★ Reader Review
'I love the sense of community, coming together to help each other that is *so beautiful **in this series, that hope, love and friendship will always win out.' ★★★★★ *Reader Review
'A gorgeous story and one I would definitely recommend. It is light-hearted but with some serious things as well.' ★★★★★ Reader Review
'Loved this! I'm a huge dog lover so their stories totally tugged at my heart' ★★★★★ Reader Review
'Loved the other two books in the Wagging Tails series and this one didn't disappoint ... Puddles stole my heart. Now I feel my life will not be complete without a Daschund' ★★★★★ Reader Review
'Another great visit to all at the Wagging Dogs Home ... brilliant read as always' ★★★★★ Reader Review"
"There's no place like home. . . Although dog trainer Sally is relatively new to Wagging Tails, the team she works with have quickly become her family and the dogs her friends. But when Andy, the one that got away, turns up for a brief respite from the city, she is at a crossroads. As tempting as a life with him is, she loves her home of West Par, and anyway, she has responsibilities here. Number one on that list is ensuring the dogs' home stays in business. A developer has been sniffing around wanting to buy the land, and the team is worried. Sally will do anything to save her home and her friends' livelihoods but the lure of reuniting with her lost love is strong. Is there a way for her to have both?"
"Love, second chances and new beginnings. . . When Kim Reynolds learns how unhappy her daughter is, she realises the perfect remedy is a completely fresh start. Giving up the corporate job she's worked towards her entire life, Kim is determined to make Berry Grove Bed & Breakfast a success, but more importantly, she's determined to support her daughter Mia as she settles into her new life. But when Danny, Kim's childhood sweetheart, turns up, buried feelings and a complicated secret threaten to jeopardise their newly discovered peaceful lifestyle. Can the two people Kim loves most in the world understand and forgive her for keeping them apart?A heartwarming story of family, love and friendship, perfect for fans of Holly Martin, Jessica Redland and Polly Babbington."
"Take a stroll down Serendipity Lane, breathe in the beautiful fragrances of the flowers and see if you can spot the love in the air...
After years of juggling long hours at work, studying for her dream vocation and struggling for money, Sadie realises it's finally time for change.
Following her dream to become a florist, Sadie Locke moves her two daughters, Lily and Poppy, into The Flower Shop on Serendipity Lane.
But on discovering that her ex-husband's friend and divorce solicitor, Alex Marshal, works next door, Sadie feels her hopes of a fresh start quickly slipping away.
And when they're pushed together at a mutual friend's wedding, will Sadie and Alex be able to rekindle a lost friendship or realise too much has come between them?
A romantic and heartwarming story, perfect for fans of Holly Martin, Jessica Redland and Polly Babbington."
"The Cornish sea air, old friends, and cuddles with a cute pup. . . Sometimes you're just where you need to be. . .
After a difficult break-up, Poppy is keen to put the past behind her and what's better than some relaxing time with her aunt in the picturesque Cornish village of West Par?
But life at her aunt Flora's Dogs' Home is anything but relaxing. When a poor little pup is stranded at the gates, Poppy takes them for a check up at the local vet, hoping against hope they'll be fine.
And there she meets Mack: the vet who is so charming and experienced with the dogs, but selfish and - dare she say it - money-grabbing with his clients.
But underneath that cold exterior, she's sure there's more to the story. If only she could convince him to open up. Because without him, the future of Wagging Tails isn't so assured. . ."
"Escape into a world of fresh starts, new friends and the opportunity for love. . .
When Molly Wilson and her two children are forced to leave their old lives behind, will a small rundown shop in the middle of Payton-On-The-Water, a quiet village in the English countryside, offer the fresh start they need?
Desperate to immerse herself and her family into village life, Molly begins to host regular Knit and Natter meetups, but she fears she is taking on too much and the reality that she is totally alone is ever present.
Between difficult dealings with the local law enforcement, Officer Duffey, and trying to settle her two homesick children into a new way of life, Molly has enough on her hands. So when a late night incident with a flat tyre brings Officer Duffey on the scene, she doesn't know if he will help or hinder her rescue. Is there more to Officer Duffey than his spikey exterior?
A heartwarming tale that assures you that no one is ever alone, perfect for fans of Holly Martin, Jessica Redland and Polly Babbington."
"Love, friendship and new beginnings. . . It's all waiting for Pippa Jenkins at The Little Beach Café. . .
When Pippa's aunt leaves her a cafe by the beach, it doesn't take her long to jump at the chance of a new start. Waving goodbye to mounting debt, threatening bailiffs and never-ending shifts at a job she hates, she and her young son, Joshua, prepare for their new life.
But as Pippa strives to make her new business a success, the arrival of her ex makes her question everything. Will she succumb to his charms, or will Joe, the local plumber, be able to repair Pippa's heart?
A heartwarming tale of new beginnings, perfect for fans of Holly Martin, Jessica Redland and Polly Babbington."
"An opportunity of a lifetime. . .
When Jenny has the chance to leave her days of sofa surfing behind and move to the beach to run her best friend's ice cream parlour, she jumps at the opportunity.
With no relevant experience, she's certainly kept busy with learning new skills to manage the ice cream parlour at the same time as juggling motherhood and trying to settle into their new home.
But when Nick, her best friend's ex, comes into her life, ill feelings quickly turn to friendship, leaving them both wanting more.
Can Jenny put her feelings aside or will truths be told that might change her mind about her and Nick's future?
A story of community, trust and the importance of friendship, perfect for fans of Holly Martin, Jessica Redland and Polly Babbington."
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