Life on the Moors

Molly Pennock has lived in her family's rambling farmhouse since childhood. With views over the puffing chimneys of Lytell Stangdale and endless purple heather moorland, it was there she made a home with her childhood sweetheart Pip, married at only nineteen and dreamed of starting a glamping business on the farm. But when Molly suffers an unimaginable loss, she finds herself hiding away from the close-knit village community she once cherished and devotes herself to bringing their shared dream to life. When converting an old caravan for the campsite, a surprise discovery takes her back to a mysterious silver talisman given to her twenty years ago that brings up memories she had long kept hidden away. With the unwavering support of her dearest friends Kitty and Violet, accompanied by her faithful Labrador Phoebe, Molly must navigate the treacherous path between holding onto cherished memories and embracing an uncertain future. Can she find the courage to trust in love again? And will a promise made long ago under the moorland sky finally lead her back to happiness? Escape to the chocolate box beauty of the Yorkshire Dales in this inspiring tale of love, friendship and new beginnings, perfect for fans of Heidi Swain, Jenny Colgan and Phillipa Ashley. Readers adore books by Eliza J Scott: 'Captured my heart from the very first page.' Heidi Swain, Sunday Times bestselling author 'This is such a fabulous read!' Kim the Bookworm 'A lovely story that just keeps you guessing right to the very end. Just wanted it to go on forever.' Reader review, 5 stars 'A book to make you feel warm inside.' Reader review, 5 stars 'Lovely characters. Beautiful story. The tissues had to come out!' Reader review, 5 stars 'Like a warm cup of coffee on a cold cloudy morning.' Reader review, 5 stars 'A proper warm, feel-good read... some brilliant laugh-out-loud moments too.' Reader review, 5 stars 'Kept me enthralled from beginning to end. Would definitely recommend it.' Reader review, 5 stars 'I couldn't put it down, such a lovely story.' Reader review, 5 stars 'The plot, characters and setting were all enchanting.' Reader review, 5 stars

At her farmhouse home beside the frost-covered Yorkshire moors, Brogan Hopwood is ready for a fresh start. She's about to start her dream job at the new Danskelfe Vets, and she can even take her drooling Labrador Wilf along with her for moral support. But her first day in scrubs brings a shock – the handsome new vet is Nick Heuston, the stranger from a wedding weeks ago who she never expected to see again. When Nick's rented cottage floods and Brogan's ancient car breaks down, they find themselves sharing her cosy cottage along with their dogs – Wilf and snooty Labradoodle Maudie. But after elderly neighbour Bert's beloved fox-red Labrador Nell is stolen by thieves, the makeshift family must work together to support the heartbroken old man and bring his four-legged companion home. From guinea pig pregnancies to cantankerous cockerels, Brogan and Nick discover that working together brings them closer than they ever imagined. With tails wagging, paws lending support and the village rallying around, this might just be the most magical Christmas yet. Return to the enchanting Yorkshire Moors for a heartwarming Christmas romance full of second chances, community spirit and canine cupids. Perfect for fans of Heidi Swain, Jenny Colgan and Phillipa Ashley. Readers adore books by Eliza J Scott: 'Captured my heart from the very first page.' Heidi Swain, Sunday Times bestselling author 'This is such a fabulous read!' Kim the Bookworm 'A lovely story that just keeps you guessing right to the very end. Just wanted it to go on forever.' Reader review, 5 stars 'A book to make you feel warm inside.' Reader review, 5 stars 'Lovely characters. Beautiful story. The tissues had to come out!' Reader review, 5 stars 'Like a warm cup of coffee on a cold cloudy morning.' Reader review, 5 stars 'A proper warm, feel-good read... some brilliant laugh-out-loud moments too.' Reader review, 5 stars 'Kept me enthralled from beginning to end. Would definitely recommend it.' Reader review, 5 stars 'I couldn't put it down, such a lovely story.' Reader review, 5 stars 'The plot, characters and setting were all enchanting.' Reader review, 5 stars

Romy Stainthorpe could never forget her holidays spent at Holly Tree Cottage. It's where she finally felt like she belonged – and where she first fell in love. So when she spots her family's old holiday cottage in a magazine, she books a Christmas break there on impulse, hoping the cottage can work its magic on her once again. Entering the cottage after twenty years away feels like coming home. But it's her reunion with Finn Tindall that truly takes her breath away. Her former best friend - and first love - has grown into a handsome farmer, yet he still has the same effect on her heart as when they were teenagers. After an evening of carol singing on the village green leads them to a stolen moment under the mistletoe, Romy can't deny the sparks flying between them. But when Finn's ex returns to the village unexpectedly, determined to keep them apart, will Romy overcome her instinct to run away when things get hard? Or can she finally find the courage to fight for the love that always felt meant to be? Return to the enchanting Yorkshire Moors for a heartwarming tale of second chances, complete with a mischievous Labrador, sour apple sweets and the magic of coming home. Perfect for fans of Trisha Ashley, Katie Fforde and Sarah Morgan. Readers adore books by Eliza J Scott: 'Captured my heart from the very first page.' Heidi Swain, Sunday Times bestselling author 'This is such a fabulous read!' Kim the Bookworm 'A lovely story that just keeps you guessing right to the very end. Just wanted it to go on forever.' Reader review, 5 stars 'A book to make you feel warm inside.' Reader review, 5 stars 'Lovely characters. Beautiful story. The tissues had to come out!' Reader review, 5 stars 'Like a warm cup of coffee on a cold cloudy morning.' Reader review, 5 stars 'A proper warm, feel-good read... some brilliant laugh-out-loud moments too.' Reader review, 5 stars 'Kept me enthralled from beginning to end. Would definitely recommend it.' Reader review, 5 stars 'I couldn't put it down, such a lovely story.' Reader review, 5 stars 'The plot, characters and setting were all enchanting.' Reader review, 5 stars

On the last day of school before the festive break, the village of Lytell Stangdale resembles a shaken snow globe. Teaching assistant Ella Welford trudges home through the storm to her beloved Rose Cottage, where she soon has a log fire roaring and festive music filling the cosy rooms. With her beloved Tabby-Cat and two guinea pigs for company, Ella has built a peaceful life for herself in the Yorkshire Moors. But as the years seem to drift by faster than ever, she can't help but wonder if there's something more waiting for her. When Ella bumps into the last man she expected to see back in the village, a flurry of long-buried feelings hit her at once. Last time she saw Joss Campion, they were both sixteen and best friends. But their friendship was shattered after an accident at his parents' farm, when Joss was banished from the village. As the blizzard worsens, Ella finds herself drawn back into Joss's world. But with old wounds still raw and new complications arising, she can't ignore the feelings she's kept buried for almost two decades. When a Christmas Eve emergency brings them together in the most unexpected way, will they finally have the courage to let their friendship kindle into something more? Return to the enchanting Yorkshire Moors for a heartwarming tale of second chances, festive magic and finding your way home. Perfect for fans of Trisha Ashley, Katie Fforde and Sarah Morgan. Readers adore books by Eliza J Scott: 'Captured my heart from the very first page.' Heidi Swain, Sunday Times bestselling author 'This is such a fabulous read!' Kim the Bookworm 'A lovely story that just keeps you guessing right to the very end. Just wanted it to go on forever.' Reader review, 5 stars 'A book to make you feel warm inside.' Reader review, 5 stars 'Lovely characters. Beautiful story. The tissues had to come out!' Reader review, 5 stars 'Like a warm cup of coffee on a cold cloudy morning.' Reader review, 5 stars 'A proper warm, feel-good read... some brilliant laugh-out-loud moments too.' Reader review, 5 stars 'Kept me enthralled from beginning to end. Would definitely recommend it.' Reader review, 5 stars 'I couldn't put it down, such a lovely story.' Reader review, 5 stars 'The plot, characters and setting were all enchanting.' Reader review, 5 stars

Walking into her brand new studio space, Anoushka Cartwright can't keep the smile from her face. Opening a dance school has been her dream since she was a child. Her controlling ex told her it was a pipe dream, but her classes are an instant hit with villagers, from tapdancing toddlers to retirees determined to master ballroom dancing. For the first time since she can remember, her future feels bright. But her newfound independence is complicated by Irish singer Gabe Dublin, whose chocolate-brown eyes and velvet accent have been melting hearts around the village for years. Despite their undeniable chemistry, Anoushka is terrified of opening her heart again. She knows all too well the damage the wrong man can do, and with Gabe's musician lifestyle demanding months away on tour, how could romance ever work out? Just as Anoushka settles into the rhythm of village life, surrounded by her loving blended family and the warmth of the local pub, her ex brings trouble back to Lytell Stangdale. With everyone from her accident-prone Uncle Jimby to his temperamental cockerel Reg rallying around her, will she find that true love, like summer on the moors, is worth waiting for? Escape to the chocolate box beauty of the Yorkshire Moors in this heartwarming tale of community, second chances and finding your way home, perfect for fans of Heidi Swain, Jenny Colgan and Phillipa Ashley. Readers adore books by Eliza J Scott: 'Captured my heart from the very first page.' Heidi Swain, Sunday Times bestselling author 'This is such a fabulous read!' Kim the Bookworm 'A lovely story that just keeps you guessing right to the very end. Just wanted it to go on forever.' Reader review, 5 stars 'A book to make you feel warm inside.' Reader review, 5 stars 'Lovely characters. Beautiful story. The tissues had to come out!' Reader review, 5 stars 'Like a warm cup of coffee on a cold cloudy morning.' Reader review, 5 stars 'A proper warm, feel-good read... some brilliant laugh-out-loud moments too.' Reader review, 5 stars 'Kept me enthralled from beginning to end. Would definitely recommend it.' Reader review, 5 stars 'I couldn't put it down, such a lovely story.' Reader review, 5 stars 'The plot, characters and setting were all enchanting.' Reader review, 5 stars

Everything is going right for Violet Smith. She is engaged to Jimby Fairfax, the accident-prone village blacksmith whose dimples make her heart melt, and her burlesque costume and vintage lingerie business is thriving in the beautiful village of Lytell Stangdale. With her close-knit group of loyal friends gathering for regular catch-ups by the fireplace of the Sunne Inn, life couldn't be more perfect. But when a figure from her past appears during a romantic weekend away, Violet's greatest secret threatens to destroy everything. Heartbroken and terrified, she fears Jimby will never think of her the same way again when he learns the truth she's spent sixteen years hiding. As her friends rally around her, and Jimby throws himself into creating a cheeky charity calendar starring the village's bashful bachelors, Vi must discover whether love can truly conquer all – or whether her happily-ever-after really was too good to be true. Escape to the chocolate box beauty of the Yorkshire Moors in this heartwarming tale of love, second chances and finding your way home, perfect for fans of Heidi Swain, Jenny Colgan and Phillipa Ashley. Readers adore books by Eliza J Scott: 'Captured my heart from the very first page.' Heidi Swain, Sunday Times bestselling author 'This is such a fabulous read!' Kim the Bookworm 'A lovely story that just keeps you guessing right to the very end. Just wanted it to go on forever.' Reader review, 5 stars 'A book to make you feel warm inside.' Reader review, 5 stars 'Lovely characters. Beautiful story. The tissues had to come out!' Reader review, 5 stars 'Like a warm cup of coffee on a cold cloudy morning.' Reader review, 5 stars 'A proper warm, feel-good read... some brilliant laugh-out-loud moments too.' Reader review, 5 stars 'Kept me enthralled from beginning to end. Would definitely recommend it.' Reader review, 5 stars 'I couldn't put it down, such a lovely story.' Reader review, 5 stars 'The plot, characters and setting were all enchanting.' Reader review, 5 stars

Kitty Bennett adores her home village of Lytell Stangdale, where thatched cottages nestle beneath the wild beauty of stunning heather moorland. Her family's lime-washed cottage at Oak Tree Farm used to be filled with love and laughter. But these days, even her beloved black Labradors seem to notice something is wrong. Somewhere along the way, Kitty lost sight of what she truly wants from life, and now she hardly recognises herself. When a trip to the village shops leads to a surprise encounter with her childhood sweetheart, Ollie Cartwright, old feelings resurface like wildflowers after rain. With his gentle smile and aquamarine eyes, he slowly reminds Kitty of the free-spirited girl she used to be before her life became complicated. Over nights spent laughing with friends by the roaring fire of the Sunne Inn, Kitty gradually begins to rediscover her strength and remember what truly matters. But when buried secrets from the past turn her world upside down just as romance seems about to blossom, will she find the courage to reclaim her life and protect those she loves most? Escape to the chocolate box beauty of the Yorkshire Moors in this heartwarming tale of community, second chances and finding your way home, perfect for fans of Heidi Swain, Jenny Colgan and Phillipa Ashley. Readers adore books by Eliza J Scott: 'Captured my heart from the very first page.' Heidi Swain, Sunday Times bestselling author 'This is such a fabulous read!' Kim the Bookworm 'A lovely story that just keeps you guessing right to the very end. Just wanted it to go on forever.' Reader review, 5 stars 'A book to make you feel warm inside.' Reader review, 5 stars 'Lovely characters. Beautiful story. The tissues had to come out!' Reader review, 5 stars 'Like a warm cup of coffee on a cold cloudy morning.' Reader review, 5 stars 'A proper warm, feel-good read... some brilliant laugh-out-loud moments too.' Reader review, 5 stars 'Kept me enthralled from beginning to end. Would definitely recommend it.' Reader review, 5 stars 'I couldn't put it down, such a lovely story.' Reader review, 5 stars 'The plot, characters and setting were all enchanting.' Reader review, 5 stars

As Christmas approaches, Livvie Weatherill couldn't be happier. Her dream wedding to the gorgeous Dr. Zander Gillespie is just weeks away, set to take place in the fairy-tale splendour of Danskelfe Castle. Her new life in the frost-covered village of Lytell Stangdale feels perfect – surrounded by wonderful friends and working her dream job designing wedding gowns. But when a shocking revelation from Zander's past threatens to derail everything, Livvie's festive bliss is shattered. As she fights to keep her wedding on track, she's drawn into the heart-breaking story of her reclusive elderly neighbour, whose mysterious background holds secrets that could change everything for the owners of the castle where Livvie is set to marry. As winter storms gather and wedding plans hang in the balance, Livvie must decide what truly matters. With the support of her close-knit circle of friends, can she find the strength to fight for her happiness? Or will the season's unexpected storms destroy her chance at the perfect Christmas wedding? Return to the enchanting Yorkshire Moors for a heartwarming Christmas romance, perfect for fans of Heidi Swain, Jenny Colgan and Phillipa Ashley.

When Livvie Weatherill's relationship implodes just days before Christmas, she books herself the perfect little holiday cottage in the village of Lytell Stangdale. But a booking mix-up means she's sharing her dream hideaway with Zander, a doctor with striking blue eyes, and his adorable rescue Labrador Alf – who has an unfortunate habit of jumping into baths with unsuspecting guests. Between building snowmen, sledging down snowy hillsides and sipping hot chocolate with marshmallows by a crackling log fire, Livvie soon discovers the magic of Dale View Cottage. When Zander introduces her to the delightfully eccentric locals, she finds herself starting to fall for both the charming village and the man who saved Alf from a heartbreaking past. But when danger arrives at their cosy cottage door, Livvie must choose between running away again or fighting for the happiness she's found in this winter wonderland, with barn owls gliding over snowy fields and a community that welcomes her with open arms. Can a holiday booking disaster lead to lasting love? Or will past heartbreak freeze her chances of a happy ending? Curl up with this utterly charming Christmas romance perfect for fans of Heidi Swain, Jenny Colgan and Trisha Ashley.