Josie throws herself into her wedding cake business, whilst Ben gains increasing acclaim as an artist. And when Josie inherits her beloved Grandmother’s cottage, it seems they might just have got what they wished for. Growing up in the beautiful Lancashire village of Neatslake, Josie Gray and her childhood sweetheart, Ben Richards, always dreamt of living a life of rural bliss. But for some, it’s one seriously bumpy ride! A heartwarming new romantic comedy from the bestselling author of A WINTER’S TALE. But does his passion bloom for anything beyond the horticultural? As Sophy gets to grips with squabbling relatives, collapsing buildings and the ghostly presence of one of her ancestors, she wonders if Winter’s End is not so much a gift from the gods as a mixed blessing…Ī charming romantic comedy for fans of Katie Fforde and Jill Mansell guaranteed to thaw the coldest of hearts! But is he really smitten by Sophy!or her newly acquired cash? Meanwhile, Sophy’s gorgeous head gardener Seth is the strong and silent type. And once it is discovered that Winter’s End played host to a young Shakespeare, the entire village of Sticklepond becomes curious about Sophy’s plans, especially charming Jack Lewis. But Sophy quickly realises the challenge on her hands the house is decrepit and its eccentric inhabitants are a nightmare. She eagerly swaps life as an impoverished housekeeper in favour of her own team of staff.

When she unexpectedly inherits Winter’s End a crumbling mansion in the beautiful Lancashire countryside it seems like all Sophy’s prayers have been answered.

Sophy Winter is not your typical Lady of the Manor!. A charming romantic comedy about a hard up single mum inheriting a stately home and a host of headaches The perfect novel for curling up with during the long winter nights.

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