Applemore Bay Series by Rachael Lucas

The first in a brand new cosy romantic series from the bestselling author of The Village Green Bookshop! A heartwarming, feel-good novel full of friendship, family secrets, and finding love where you least expect it. .. Praise for The Winter Cottage:. ‘A perfect cosy romantic treat’ Cathy Bramley. 'Full of festive comfort and joy’ Alex Brown. ‘The most deliciously wintry, sizzlingly romantic hug of a book - the perfect Christmas comfort read’ Cressida McLaughlin... moreThe first in a brand new cosy romantic series from the bestselling author of The Village Green Bookshop! A heartwarming, feel-good novel full of friendship, family secrets, and finding love where you least expect it. .. Praise for The Winter Cottage:. ‘A perfect cosy romantic treat’ Cathy Bramley. 'Full of festive comfort and joy’ Alex Brown. ‘The most deliciously wintry, sizzlingly romantic hug of a book - the perfect Christmas comfort read’ Cressida McLaughlin. ‘A delicious escape’ Liz Fenwick. ‘I loved it - it’s a snuggly hot chocolate of a book’ Holly Martin. ‘Gorgeously romantic’ Isabelle Broom. ‘A romantic, atmospheric read about fresh starts and second chances - a perfect winter warmer’ Tasmina Perry. ‘A gorgeous, warm-hearted delight’ Kirsty Greenwood. ******. When Rilla Clark’s long lost father dies, she leaves New England and heads to his cottage in the Scottish Highlands to sort out his affairs. Rilla's determined that her visit will be a fleeting one. The little village of Applemore holds a lot of memories for her, but looking back might just open up her heart, which she’s 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 can’t see why his three sisters love it so much. Gathered together at their family estate, the battle of wills over what to do with the house is just beginning when into their life walks Rilla, who they haven’t 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 isn’t a place, but a feeling? Full of warmth and romance, this is the perfect cosy escape to curl up with, ideal for fans of Cathy Bramley, Holly Martin, and Katie Fforde. ******. Praise for Rachael Lucas from some of your other favourite authors. 'A delightful slice of escapism' Cathy Bramley. 'Full of intrigue, romance, and utterly compelling' Alex Brown. 'Wonderfully warm, brave and wise' Miranda Dickinson. 'A gorgeous, big-hearted romantic read' Tasmina Perry. ‘Wonderful escapism with a gloriously romantic setting’ Katie Fforde. ‘The perfect escape’ Pernille Hughes. 'Heartfelt' Woman and Home. 'Transporting' Woman. less

Fall in love with The Flower Farm. .. the gorgeously romantic follow up to bestseller The Winter Cottage - featuring your favourite characters, a beautiful Highland setting, and a gorgeously romantic will-they-won't-they tale of love and friendship from bestselling author Rachael Lucas. Beth Fraser has spent the last few years growing her business from scratch. She's turned the walled garden at Applemore House from an overgrown jungle into a beautiful and productive flower farm... moreFall in love with The Flower Farm. .. the gorgeously romantic follow up to bestseller The Winter Cottage - featuring your favourite characters, a beautiful Highland setting, and a gorgeously romantic will-they-won't-they tale of love and friendship from bestselling author Rachael Lucas. Beth Fraser has spent the last few years growing her business from scratch. She's turned the walled garden at Applemore House from an overgrown jungle into a beautiful and productive flower farm. A sudden change of circumstances means she has to find a way to make it pay more - and fast. Jack McDonald arrives in Applemore determined to make his outdoor activity centre a success - working with troubled teenagers is something that means a lot to him. He gets off on the wrong foot with Beth, and life in the little village of Applemore is proving far from idyllic. Can he prove that what he's doing is worthwhile, or will the villagers continue to hold him in suspicion? Praise for The Winter Cottage:. 'Absolutely DELIGHTFUL' Marian Keyes. ‘A perfect cosy romantic treat’ Cathy Bramley. 'Full of festive comfort and joy’ Alex Brown. ‘The most deliciously wintry, sizzlingly romantic hug of a book’ Cressida McLaughlin. ‘A delicious escape’ Liz Fenwick. ‘I loved it - it’s a snuggly hot chocolate of a book’ Holly Martin. ‘Gorgeously romantic’ Isabelle Broom. ‘A romantic, atmospheric read about fresh starts and second chances - a perfect winter warmer’ Tasmina Perry. ‘A gorgeous, warm-hearted delight’ Kirsty Greenwood. Readers have fallen in love with Applemore:. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The whole cast of characters came alive - I can just imagine meeting them in the village'. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A perfect heartwarming read, set in the most idyllic Scottish location! '. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A gorgeous Highland escape that is absolutely perfect for curling up with'. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Throughly enjoyed this romantic book. Lots of twists and turns, some very unexpected! '. less

Self confessed control freak Charlotte Fraser takes a leap out of her comfort zone with a one-night stand in the city. There’s no way, after all, that she’s ever going to bump into the handsome millionaire businessman in her tiny village in the Scottish Highlands…... moreSelf confessed control freak Charlotte Fraser takes a leap out of her comfort zone with a one-night stand in the city. There’s no way, after all, that she’s ever going to bump into the handsome millionaire businessman in her tiny village in the Scottish Highlands…. Back home, she’s determined to get her hands on Midsummer House, the dream property for her holiday cottage business – even if that means giving in to the slightly odd request by the eccentric owner that she house-sit for three months while she takes a trip around Europe to make her mind up about selling. High-flying financial trader Rob Jones is at an unexpected loose end when his long-lost aunt Frances calls looking for some advice. He hasn’t been back to visit since the tragedy which cut the threads that bound his family together, but deciding to make amends, he heads to the Highlands to stay at her place and help out with some repairs…. With both having a reason to stay, it’s a battle of wills to see who’ll give in and move out first. Rob realises that Charlotte is determined nobody should know about their one night stand – but with the undeniable attraction between them, how easy is it going to be? As the village of Applemore casts a welcoming spell on Rob, he starts to wonder if he’s got his priorities in life all wrong… but if he stays put, where does that leave Charlotte’s plans for Midsummer House? Escape to the Scottish Highlands with this small town tale full of friendship, love and romance, from the bestselling author of The Winter Cottage and The Flower Farm. ***. Author's note: Midsummer House is a standalone novel, set in the small town of Applemore in the Scottish Highlands - if you've read The Winter Cottage, or The Flower Farm, you'll meet some of the characters you loved from that story, but each Applemore novel can be read independently. Pre-order Christmas at Applemore, coming later this year! less