A wonderful story of love, friendship and opening your mind and your heart to new possibilities that will enchant fans of Holly Martin and Heidi Swain.
The Copper Plough is at the heart of village life
for the residents of Heritage Cove, and never more so than at Christmas, when
the tree glows in the alcove and the smell of mulled wine carries out onto the
street. So when new owners for the beloved pub arrive and decide to shake
things up, not everyone welcomes the changes with open arms.
Local bakery owner Celeste is ready to keep an open
mind. But she’s shocked to discover that one of the new landlords is Quinn, a
former Navy sailor with whom she had a short but powerful romance years
earlier.
Fate may have brought Quinn and Celeste back
together, but life seems determined to keep them apart. Can the villagers learn
to embrace the newcomers this Christmas? And will Quinn and Celeste find a way
back to each other before snow falls over Heritage Cove?
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A return trip the Cove… at Christmas… YES PLEASE!
I adore this series, the characters, the setting, the sense
of community that I wish I was part of. At least while reading these books I
am.
If you haven’t read any of this series you can fully enjoy this
as a standalone but I do highly recommend reading others, they are fantastic.
Celeste is quite the independent woman, she knows what she
wants in all areas of her life. She is happy being a businesswoman, having her
sister and niece close by, and being surrounded by friends and part of a close
community. A chance encounter with Quinn gave her a short, enjoyable fling; both
happy with the short time they had.
When the local pub is bought and renamed, the villagers
wonder how their local ‘community hub’ will change and if the new landlord will
fit in. When opening day arrives, there are surprises all around and with the community’s
favourite member, Barney, taking ill and being rushed to hospital, emotions and
tensions are high.
Quinn is back, desperate to see the woman who captured his
heart in such a small time but when he finally sees her again, she is distant and
pushes him away. He is worried that anyone find out about his past and what
issues he is desperately trying to hide, but could there be a way back for him?
At some points this story looked as though it may be the
bleakest, saddest Christmas tale of all. Worry for one of the lovely characters
I have grown to adore, Barney who is like everyone’s Grandad as well as
feelings of heartache, loss, fear. A rollercoaster of emotions but wow, when
those warm and fuzzies hit they warmed my heart. I liked Celeste, she is certain
what life she wants to lead but it can blind her to what is in front of her.
Quinn is a good man, he sounds gorgeous but is troubled; he has seen and done
so much that nobody could comprehend but fear of what people may think also
stops him doing what is best for him.
Mouthwatering descriptions of treats, eats and drinks yet
again, it’s probably a good thing this is a fictional place otherwise I would
be there and enjoy sampling everything.
Helen is a go-to author, I enjoy her writing and the
characters and settings she brings to life. With the perfect amount of festive
cheer to get you ready for the season.
Great read, highly recommended.
Author Bio:
Helen
Rolfe is the author of many bestselling contemporary women’s fiction titles,
set in different locations from the Cotswolds to New York. She lives in
Hertfordshire with her husband and children.
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