Lavender Cottage Book

Katie and Dr. Piers face immense challenges as Springsville's new medical clinic competes with Katie's expanding B&B business.Dr. Piers embraces his role as the country doctor, expecting Katie to be at his side. Hosting a myriad of captivating guests at Lavender Cottage B&B, Katie struggles to do justice to both. When her pleas for balance go unheard, a heated quarrel erupts, threatening their marital bliss.Amidst tranquil waters of the Trent and Mersey Canal, a mysterious man with a forgotten past emerges, casting a shadow over Springsville. Katie's curiosity turns into amateur sleuth. She's determined to uncover the stranger's secrets and his ties to Springsville. She and Piers find themselves entangled in a web of gossip, intrigue, hidden truths and unexpected twists. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of a heartwarming saga of rural life, with charming characters and four adorable dogs.Will Katie and Piers rediscover the harmony that once bound them together? Susan A. Jennings was born in Britain of a Canadian mother and British father. Both her Canadian and British heritages are often featured in her stories. She lives and writes in Ottawa Canada and is the author of The Sackville Hotel Trilogy, many short stories, a memoir and is currently writing a new series in contemporary romance.

At Lavender Cottage, the kettle is always on, the dogs are always underfoot, and life in the charming canal-side village of Springsville is never as peaceful as it seems.Katie Bannister has built a new life she loves-running her bed-and-breakfast, helping at the village clinic, and finding deep contentment with her husband, Piers. But when unsettling guests arrive, old secrets resurface, and the shadow of crime creeps too close, Katie's gift for welcoming strangers is tested. A mysterious figure from the past threatens the calm of the community, while friends wrestle with secrets of their own-hidden children, complicated loyalties, and second chances at love.Amidst the bustle of village life-pub darts tournaments, lively markets, and shared laughter over tea-Katie and her friends discover that true strength lies in standing together. Along the way, she finds herself sleuthing once again, piecing together puzzles no one else dares touch. Through it all, her marriage to Piers deepens, reminding her that even in later years, love can be tender, passionate, and full of surprises.Katie's life is perfect-if she can survive the secrets of Springsville. Susan A. Jennings was born in Britain of a Canadian mother and British father. Both her Canadian and British heritages are often featured in her stories. She lives and writes in Ottawa Canada and is the author of The Sackville Hotel Trilogy, many short stories, a memoir and is currently writing a new series in contemporary romance.

Where heartbreak becomes hope, and a fresh start blooms by the water…When Katie Saunders' comfortable suburban life collapses, through an unexpected divorce she escapes to the peaceful canals and friendly charm of Springsville. A place where the air smells of lavender and second chances. Here, in a cozy cottage with creaking floors, and quiet magic, she dares to rebuild. New friendships blossom, laughter returns, and the beginnings of a gentle romance stir-thanks to a handsome, enigmatic doctor who prefers the solitude of his narrowboat.Across three heartfelt stories, follow Katie as she opens her home and her heart, navigates holiday chaos, unexpected guests, whispered gossip, and the messy but beautiful business of learning to trust again. Each book weaves warmth, community, and the comforting reminder that life doesn't end when plans fall apart-it simply turns a corner.Settle into Springsville, meet its colourful characters (and a few delightful dogs), and discover a series filled with hope, healing, and the promise of new beginnings. Susan A. Jennings was born in Britain of a Canadian mother and British father. Both her Canadian and British heritages are often featured in her stories. She lives and writes in Ottawa Canada and is the author of The Sackville Hotel Trilogy, many short stories, a memoir and is currently writing a new series in contemporary romance.