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A Place To Call Home

Willowbury (Book 1)

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What to expect

A heartwarming novel of finding love in the countryside from TOP 100 bestselling author Fay Keenan

When Charlie Thorpe met Holly Renton, they were not a match made in heaven…

Holly lives and works in the beautiful town of Willowbury in Somerset. An incorrigible optimist, she is determined to change the world for the better.

Charlie Thorpe on the other hand, is the ultimate pragmatist. With responsibility for so many people, he has to be.

But when their paths cross again, it’s clear they’ve got more in common than they think. Can Holly and Charlie overcome their differences and work together, or are they destined to be forever on opposite sides? And why does Holly have a funny feeling she has met Charlie before…

Let Fay Keenan whisk you away to a world of glorious country views, unforgettable characters and once-in-a-lifetime love. Perfect for all fans of Fern Britton, Veronica Henry and Erica James.

Praise for Fay Keenan:

'A gorgeous rural romance full of warmth and charm' Victoria Connelly

'Fay Keenan's books are filled with warmth and humour. They are the perfect escape to beautiful countryside settings. Written with warmth and humour. I completely fell in love with Willowbury and its beautiful setting' Jessica Redland

Guaranteed to put a spring in your step. Feel-good, frisky and great fun with a hearty dash of romance and intrigue' Julie Houston

'Moving, funny, thoughtful and romantic. Bring on the next one!' Jenny Kane

What readers are saying about A Place to Call Home:

'A superb stand-alone story which left me surprised and delighted to see it is actually first in series!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

'Lovely author who writes intelligently and with true passion' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

'There are so many likeable characters in this book' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

'This is a lovely and heartwarming story, that has a serious side hidden within the romance' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

'The entire book was sweet and sensitive' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

'I enjoyed it from the very start' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

'It was a wonderful book, guaranteed to put a smile on your face' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

This book was previously published as The Weekender.

Author Fay Keenan
Narrator Harriet Hare
Series Willowbury
Duration 9 hours and 49 minutes
Release Date
ISBN 9781838896775
Format x-book®
Publisher Boldwood Books
Genre Romance
Availability AU, GB, IE, US

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