My Great-Aunt's Diary

<p><strong>Emily's heart soars as the stone cottage on the cliff comes into view - it is just as she remembered. As she pushes open the weather-beaten door she wonders if returning to this place will be a chance to start again...</strong></p><p><em> </em></p><p>Heartbroken and searching for a new beginning <strong>Emily </strong>is shocked to learn she has inherited her great-aunt <strong>Violet's</strong> cottage. She remembers summers spent running through its rose garden but she hasn't seen her great-aunt in years... <strong>So why did she leave her Clifftop Cottage?</strong></p><p> </p><p>Deciding this is the fresh start she needs Emily travels to the seaside village of <strong>Dovecote</strong>. Not long after she arrives she bumps into her childhood love <strong>Will</strong>. As he runs his hand through his chestnut-brown hair she can't help but think of what happened between them all those years ago... </p><p> </p><p>When Will offers to help redecorate the cottage Emily is unsure. He broke her heart once before; could he do it again? But she is soon distracted when she finds a leather diary dating back to the <strong>Second World War</strong> hidden inside an old desk. Turning the pages she discovers a wartime romance she knew nothing about. <strong>Why did Violet keep this secret? </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>As Emily and Will grow closer while investigating her family history she wonders if Dovecote could be the place she finally calls home. <strong>But can she trust Will to help her uncover a long-buried family secret? And if she does will this forgotten diary mend her broken heart and give her the happy ending she's looking for? </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>An absolutely gripping and heartbreaking read packed with family secrets that will transport you to the beautiful south-coast of England. Perfect for fans of Susanne O'Leary Debbie Macomber and Mary Alice Monroe.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>What readers are saying about the Dovecote Cottages series:</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>'An <strong>incredible</strong> read <strong>impossible to put down</strong>... A captivating story that <strong>I was drawn into from the first page</strong>... <strong>Never let me go from start to finish!</strong>' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</p><p> </p><p>'<strong>Oh my gosh</strong>... A <strong>wonderful </strong>story... <strong>Love the setting</strong>... <strong>I didn't put it down once I started reading it</strong>. <strong>It is that good</strong>.' NetGalley reviewer<strong> </strong>⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</p><p> </p><p>'<strong>Kept me turning the pages late into the night</strong>. <strong>I was genuinely gutted when it ended</strong>... <strong>I loved </strong>how the book balanced heartwarming moments with deeper emotional layers. A <strong>brilliant</strong> read-<strong>I'm still thinking about it!</strong>' <em>naomialicec</em></p><p> </p><p>'<strong>Absolutely</strong> <strong>loved this book</strong>... Can't wait for the next book in the series <strong>it will be going to the top of my TBR pile!</strong>' Penny Mirren<strong> </strong>⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</p><p> </p><p>'It is a <strong>phenomenal</strong> delight. From the very <strong>first page</strong> the characters captivate the reader making the book <strong>an unputdownable read</strong>... A captivating and emotional story.' <em>Page Turners</em> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</p><p> </p><p>'A <strong>wonderful</strong> story. Perfect for a rainy day snuggled in with the cats under a cozy blanket with a cup of tea... This <strong>beautifully written</strong> book with its captivating story and relatable characters <strong>will have you holding on to every word</strong>.' <em>rlordreads</em><strong> </strong>⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</p>