The Winter Cottage: 1 (Applemore)

The first in a brand new cosy romantic series from the bestselling author of The Village Green Bookshop.The Winter Cottage is a heartwarming feel-good novel full of friendship family secrets and finding love where you least expect it...When Rilla Clarks long lost father dies she leaves New England and heads to his cottage in the Scottish Highlands to sort out his affairs. Rillas determined that her visit will be a fleeting one. The little village of Applemore holds a lot of memories for her but she prefers to travel light. Looking back might just open up her heart which shes kept well guarded until now. Lachlan Fraser is less than delighted with his inheritance. He left the grand crumbling Applemore House as soon as he could and he cant see what his three sisters love about it. Gathered together after their fathers death the battle of wills over what to do with the house is just beginning when into their life walks Rilla who they havent seen for over fifteen years...Old friendships and long-hidden emotions are rekindled as the romance of a Highland winter works its magic - will Rilla and Lachlan discover that home isnt a place but a feeling?Full of the big-hearted warmth and romance readers expect from Rachaels writing this is the perfect winter escape to curl up with. Praise for The Winter Cottage: Absolutely delightful - The Winter Cottage is ROMANTIC and FUN and like a big squishy hug - Marian KeyesA delightfully cosy feel-good novel...Rachael Lucas has created an irresistible world to disappear into - Louise ONeillA perfect cosy romantic treat Cathy BramleyFull of festive comfort and joy Alex Brown The most deliciously wintry sizzlingly romantic hug of a book - the perfect Christmas comfort read Cressida McLaughlinA delicious escape Liz FenwickI loved it - its a snuggly hot chocolate of a book Holly MartinGorgeously romantic Isabelle BroomA romantic atmospheric read about fresh starts and second chances - a perfect winter warmer Tasmina PerryA gorgeous warm-hearted delight Kirsty Greenwood