Havenbury Series by Rosie Howard

Maddy fled the idyllic market town of Havenbury Magna three years ago, the scene of a traumatic incident she revisits most clearly in her dreams. Even so, when she is called back to help at the Havenbury Arms when her godfather Patrick suffers a heart attack, she is unprepared for the welter of emotions her return provokes... moreMaddy fled the idyllic market town of Havenbury Magna three years ago, the scene of a traumatic incident she revisits most clearly in her dreams. Even so, when she is called back to help at the Havenbury Arms when her godfather Patrick suffers a heart attack, she is unprepared for the welter of emotions her return provokes. Psychologist and ex-army officer Ben is sure he can help Maddy to resolve her fears, until he finds himself falling for her, and struggling with a recently uncovered family secret of which Maddy is blissfully unaware. Then Maddy's mother, Helen, arrives and Patrick himself must confront a few uncomfortable truths about his history and the pub's future. less

Poppy Alexander, author of The Littlest Library, writing as Rosie. Maddy fled the idyllic market town of Havenbury Magna three years ago. .. When her godfather Patrick has a heart attack, she returns to save his beloved pub from disaster, but she is paying an unbearable price for returning to the scene of her mysterious trauma. . morePoppy Alexander, author of The Littlest Library, writing as Rosie. Maddy fled the idyllic market town of Havenbury Magna three years ago. .. When her godfather Patrick has a heart attack, she returns to save his beloved pub from disaster, but she is paying an unbearable price for returning to the scene of her mysterious trauma. .. Ex-army officer Ben might be the only one who can save her, but he is devastated when a family secret seems set to destroy their future together before it's even begun. .. Meanwhile, Patrick is paying his own price for the sins of the past and Maddy's new friends Giles and Serena also risk letting the past overwhelm future joy. .. Can Maddy heal her old wounds and make a new life amongst the people she loves? Or is history set to repeat itself? Friends to loversSmall town Ex-soldier romanceHe falls firstReaders LOVE the Havenbury Series (each book can be read as a standalone):. ‘A pitch perfect story’ – Linda’s Book Bag. ‘delightful depiction of English village life’ – Jaffa Reads Too. ‘One of the best novels I've read in a very long time. 5 stars’ - Goodreads. ‘An entertaining read that deals with romance, friendship, secrets and community spirit. I look forward to returning to Havenbury’ - Goodreads. ‘A fabulous, heartwarming story’ – Amazon review. ‘I enjoyed this from start to finish… I need more! ’ – Amazon review. ‘I couldn’t put this book down! ’ – Amazon review. ‘Great romantic novel, well-written, and with engaging characters’ – Amazon review. ‘a first-class example of intelligent, contemporary and credible romantic fiction’ - Put it in Writing. less

Three years on from her fairy-tale country wedding to the deliciously handsome. Charlie Wellbeloved, Bella’s life is far from the ‘happily ever after’ she dreamed. of. Now, heading for the big three-oh at horrifying speed she has gained a. couple of stone from boredom and comfort eating, her fledgling interior design. business is succumbing to infant mortality, she talks to her black Labrador Dolly. more than she does her own husband and now her close friend Maddy has... moreThree years on from her fairy-tale country wedding to the deliciously handsome. Charlie Wellbeloved, Bella’s life is far from the ‘happily ever after’ she dreamed. of. Now, heading for the big three-oh at horrifying speed she has gained a. couple of stone from boredom and comfort eating, her fledgling interior design. business is succumbing to infant mortality, she talks to her black Labrador Dolly. more than she does her own husband and now her close friend Maddy has. announced that she’s expecting a baby. How can Bella be happy for them when. she pines for a family of her own and Charlie has barely touched her for. months? Then Charlie meets rich, charming Rufus, who might just have the. answer to their business problems – for a price. How far will Bella go to. preserve her dreams? less