The Winter Cottage (Applemore Bay Book 1)

Book Synopsis: Welcome to Applemore… a small town with a big heart, where family, friendship and love are waiting for you.

When Rilla Clark returns to Scotland, one thing is clear - she's going to get out as soon as she can. There's just one problem - she's forgotten how it feels to be back in the small town of Applemore in winter, or how it feels to walk down the street where everyone knows your name - and your business.

She's embraced by the community with open arms - there&aposs a fire lit in the hearth at the Applemore Hotel and a hot chocolate topped with cream to be drunk, looking out over the sea and catching up with childhood friends she&aposs thought she&aposs never see again. There&aposs just the little, teeny-tiny matter of her teenage crush, Lachlan - now tall, dark, bearded and handsome - who just happens to be the new Laird, although village gossip suggests he&aposs not so keen on inheriting a castle…

Surveying the dilapidated glory of Applemore House, Lachlan Fraser is trying to break the news to his three sisters that the best thing to do might be sell up and cut their losses. The castle might be beautiful, standing tall and turreted overlooking the white sands of the beach and the distant islands - but the roof is leaking and the winter wind whips in through the gaps in the windows. The only cozy room in the place is the big farmhouse kitchen, full of dogs and a huge old wood stove. He&aposs got a business to run in the city, and until Rilla turned up the solution seemed clear - but somehow, leaving the small town just got a lot more complicated…

Discover Applemore - a complete five-book set of heartwarming feel-good small town tales with friendship and a sweet sprinkling of romance - all in a beautiful setting that&aposs make you feel like you&aposs had a vacation in the Scottish Highlands.

Perfect for fans of Rachel Hanna and Robyn Carr, you&apoll love this small town series! Author&aposs note for my readers in the USA: like every book in the Applemore series, this is a sweet, closed door small town romantic women&aposs fiction novel.

Look at what readers are saying about The Winter Cottage:
'Absolutely delightful…romantic and fun' - Marian Keyes
5 stars "A sweet romance without being too “spicy” which I prefer!"
5 stars "This was such a sweet book."
5 stars "Thoroughly enjoyed this sweet romance set in the Scottish Highlands!"
5 stars "Full of charming characters!"
5 stars "A delightful feel-good romance with a gorgeous hero." Read more