Winter at the Dog & Duck

<h2>Jump into a heart-warming rural romance series from the bestselling author of <em>Maybe This Christmas?</em></h2> <p><strong>Ellie Browne has left behind her high-flying job in London to return to the charming Buckinghamshire village of Little Leyton.</strong></p> <p>Working shifts at the Dog and Duck pub and running her own doggy-daycare business Ellie's looking for a simpler way of life in this idyllic English setting.</p> <p>But Little Leyton's landscape is changing: Johnny Tay Ellie's ex wants to pick up where they left off; sultry property developer Max Golding has moved into the village and is ruffling feathers; and rumour has it that the pub which holds a special place in Ellie's heart might be sold. Suddenly life's looking a whole lot more complicated.... Can Ellie overcome all the challenges to finally find her one true love?</p> <p><strong>A perfect feel-good romantic novel to curl up with. This story of new beginnings love and friendship is perfect for fans of Jenny Colgan and Lucy Diamond.</strong></p> <p>A gorgeous setting and wonderful characters <strong>just the loveliest place to cosy up and escape to</strong> <em>Beth Moran</em></p> <p><strong>What readers love about Jill Steeples:</strong></p> <p>I knew I was in safe hands from the very first page. Jill has such a fluid easy way with words that <strong>I was drawn straight into the story</strong> <em>Sarah Bennett</em></p> <p><strong>Lovely romantic story</strong>. Well worth reading couldn't put it down once I'd started it' <em>Reader Review</em></p> <p>It is always nice to escape with a good book and this book will whisk you away. <strong>A great uplifting read that is sure to put a smile on your face</strong> <em>Reader Review</em></p> <p>Jill Steeples' experienced hand crafts perfect and engaging stories <strong>well rounded characters and wonderful romance</strong>. I can wholeheartedly recommend any of Jill's books to make you smile and feel a little warmer inside than when you began' <em>Reader Review</em></p> <p>I'm so delighted to have discovered Jill Steeples' writing ' the beautiful setting of Primrose Woods (I'd rather like to walk the Wildflower Trail with Pia and Bertie too) the well developed characters and community <strong>the gentle storytelling and the warmth that permeates every page</strong> <em>Reader Review</em></p>