The life of former journalist Juliette Seymour has been quiet and unassuming. Up until now, she’s been concentrating on running the local newspaper and raising her daughter.

But all that is about to change when Juliette is informed that the Ticklemore Tattler is to fold and that she’ll be out of a job. She begins to wonder whether she can buy the newspaper and try to make a go of it herself.

Aware that she needs some advice she contacts Oliver Pascoe, little knowing that when her old colleague re-enters her life, his help isn’t the only thing she wants him for!

As she begins to fall in love, however, what she doesn’t realize is that Oliver has something he’s keeping from her.

A gorgeously uplifting story, perfect for fans of Holly Hepburn, Heidi Swain, and Isabelle Broom.

My Rating:

Favorite Quotes:

Your mum was in here yesterday with a face like a wet weekend, so I guessed there was something going on. I pretended I knew about it, so don’t go blaming her because she spilt the beans… You’d be surprised how often that ploy works on people.

‘He’s just a bloke… The trick is to imagine him naked,’ he added. Juliette shuddered. ‘Please, no, you’ve put that image in my mind now and I don’t think I’m going to get rid of it… Out, before you do any more damage. If I start giggling halfway through the meeting because I’m imagining his man-boobs and his paunch, I’ll blame you.’

My Review:

This was an enjoyable and sweet read featuring mature characters reuniting for a second chance romance in a small village decades after meeting. The storylines were relevant and easy to follow while staffed with a colorful cast of likable and quirky villagers. I adored Hattie, although I would afraid to live anywhere near her for fear she would uncover and expose all my secrets. The main characters were appealing and endearing people that I enjoyed getting to know as they problem-solved their issues and worked their way towards each other for that highly prized HEA.