The start of a BRAND NEW escapist, heartwarming series, set in the beautiful Cotswold Countryside Perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley, Heidi Swain and Sarah Bennett.‘A gorgeous setting and wonderful characters, just the loveliest place to cosy up and escape to' Beth Moran

It's never too late to follow your heart...

Tess Alexander lives an enviable life with her husband Charles, at Hollyhocks Cottage in the idyllic Cotswold village of Lower Leaping. Dreaming of their early retirement, Tess’s plans are dashed when Charles shares some devastating news and suddenly she’s left alone with only Barney, her adorable Beagle dog, for company.

Facing an uncertain future, Tess tries to reconnect with her old self. She begins to transform the neglected garden office into a beautiful retreat, the perfect spot for her to indulge in her long-forgotten creative passions.

However, a chance encounter with charming but down on his luck, Rob Templeton, soon puts pay to her plans, when she offers him the place to stay, sensing a kindred spirit.

With the support of old friends, Gina and Suzy, Tess must now step out of her comfort zone and embrace a different way of life, one that is filled with secrets, possibilities and second chances, if only Tess is prepared to take them.

With so many demands on her attention, will Tess find a way to follow her heart and discover her own happy ending?

Discover a wonderfully warm story of hope, friendship and second chances from bestselling author Jill Steeples.

Praise for Jill Steeples:

'I love a fresh start story and this was a fabulous one with a stunning setting and a lovely supporting cast of friends and family. Left me with a warm and fuzzy feeling' - Jessica Redland

'A warm hearted novel about starting over, friendship and family set in the beautiful Cotswolds. A great start to a new series.' - Della Galton

'Loved the relatable characters, picture postcard setting and the feel-good vibe - what's not to love' - Jo Bartlett

'I knew I was in safe hands from the very first page. Jill has such a fluid, easy way with words that I was drawn straight into the story.' Bestselling author Sarah Bennett