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"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"
"Pre-order the BRAND-NEW psychological thriller from bestseller Diane SaxonShe's been lying my whole life. . . As if my mum breaking her hip and being rushed to hospital isn't shocking enough for one day, now in her post-operative delirium, she's just told me I'm not her daughter. That she has never been able to have children. The nurse reassures me that people are often confused after a trauma. But I know this woman so well and I can tell there's a grain of truth in what she says. Which begs the questions: Who am I? Where did I come from?When I dig into the truth, I suddenly stir up a hornet's nest of secrets, lies - and possibly a crime so unfathomable - that stretches back decades. What has my mum done?Can I trust her?Or has my digging put us both in peril of our lives?Diane Saxon's new, absorbing thriller explores deceit, love, loyalty and family ties. Praise for Diane Saxon:'An unputdownable, tense, fast-paced, terrifying plot that deftly twists and turns. ' Danielle Ramsay'An intensely dark thriller. ' Ross Greenwood'Packed full of secrets and lies, and in a town filled with an unsettling atmosphere Saxon succeeds in putting the 'creep' in creepy. ' Valerie Keogh'Gripping. . . I couldn't put it down. ' Gemma Rogers'A complex, dark and disturbing thriller, full of intrigue, toxic relationships and jaw dropping twists 5*' Alex Stone'The final twist was so unexpected that I was taken by surprise. ' Reader Review'I highly recommend this book you won't want to put it down. ' 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."
"Be careful what you wish for...Mum passed recently. It was sudden and unexpected. On the cusp of adulthood, my twin sister, Skye and I are left with decisions to make that will change our lives forever.As identical twins, we'd normally stick together like glue, but anger and grief gets the better of us and we push and pull in different directions.Skye wants us to desert our broken family for university. Whilst I want us to postpone our university entry and huddle together at home with our grief-stricken dad and our younger sister, Jade and try to heal our broken hearts and learn to live without our mother.At an impasse, each of us stubbornly gets our wish.
Finding myself alone and without the other half of me, I'm desperately lonely.I need a friend.
Someone to talk to.
Someone who understands.
But, when I find that special someone, I know I've made a terrible mistake and trusted the wrong personDiane Saxon's compelling new thriller will have you questioning who you can trust to keep your family safe.Praise for Diane Saxon'An unputdownable, tense, fast-paced, terrifying plot that deftly twists and turns.' - Danielle Ramsay'An intensely dark thriller.' Ross Greenwood'Packed full of secrets and lies, and in a town filled with an unsettling atmosphere Saxon succeeds in putting the 'creep' in creepy' - Valerie Keogh'Gripping... I couldn't put it down.' - Gemma Rogers'A complex, dark and disturbing thriller, full of intrigue, toxic relationships and jaw dropping twists 5*' Alex Stone'The final twist was so unexpected that I was taken by surprise.' - Reader Review'I highly recommend this book you won't want to put it down' - Reader Review"
"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."
"Cosy up with this heartwarming Christmas romance filled with hope, love and new opportunities. . .
When Chrissy Marsden moves her children and menagerie of pets into Corner Cottage, she hopes to put her divorce behind her and have the fresh start she's been longing for.
Just as she feels she is finally getting her life back on track, with a chance encounter at the school gates re-igniting her passion for sewing, a surprise pregnancy throws everything into turmoil.
When she is asked to alter a wedding dress, she realises her hobby could become something she could turn into a real career, and an invite to a client's wedding could be all she needs to bring romance back into her life.
But will she be able to find someone who can accept her as she is?
A heartwarming tale of new beginnings, perfect for fans of Holly Martin, Jessica Redland and Polly Babbington."
"Dig out your hard hat and gaze up at the snowflake-speckled sky in this uplifting story of friendship and second chances, perfect for fans of Phillipa Ashley and Christie Barlow. Portia Fortescue has traded in the hustle and bustle of London to help renovate a magnificent French manor house on the beautiful island of Jersey with her boyfriend Charlie. But what they hoped would be a blissful escape to the chateau, turns out to be more of a DIY SOS. As the winter snow sets in, the stress of restoring the derelict building begins to take its toll on their relationship. Portia has known heartbreak before, but thought she'd found her happy-ever-after with Charlie. . . Then, just as all seems lost, Portia and Charlie discover the warmth of the Boardwalk community - the best friends anyone could ever ask for. This new life could be everything they want it to be. . . if only they can finish the chateau in time for its grand reopening!Readers love Georgina Troy's books:'A gorgeous beachside setting, divine ice-cream sundaes, and a scorching summer love story - this book has it all!' Christina Jones'I thoroughly enjoyed spending time in this charming, evocative story. It's a perfect book to enjoy by the pool, in the sunshine, with a glass of Prosecco!' Kirsty Greenwood'A wonderfully warm and sweet summer read' Karen Clarke"
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