Daydreaming at the Boathouse Cafe
- Author Alison Sherlock
- Narrator Charlotte Worthing
- Publisher Boldwood Books
- Publish Date 10 April 2026
- Run Time 9 hours and 14 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Contemporary romance, Family life fiction, Modern and contemporary fiction, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Sense of place, Romance, Romance: wholesome.
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What to expect
A BRAND NEW cosy romance from bestselling author Alison Sherlock, set in the beautiful Cotswold countryside ❤️🍁 Perfect for the fans of Jessica Redland and Jo Barlett ☕️
Every book in the Maple Tree Lodge series can be read as a standalone
Can following your dreams lead to happy-ever-after?
After leaving an unhappy relationship, Hannah Jackson has no confidence in herself or love. The only thing she secretly dreams of is her own bakery. But when her brother Ben, the owner of their family run hotel Maple Tree Lodge, asks her to open a cafe in the renovated boathouse on Dragonfly Lake, Hannah is consumed with self-doubt.
Due to an injury, Ben’s best friend and champion triathlete Alex Grant finds himself suddenly at a crossroads in his life and accepts Ben’s offer to recuperate at Maple Tree Lodge. Nursing a secret, longtime crush for Hannah, Alex is hoping that he can find a new future for himself and that it might somehow include Hannah.
Can Hannah overcome her lack of confidence and make the boathouse cafe a success? And can Alex find himself a new path and finally admit to Hannah how he really feels?
Over a magical summer by the lake, and with the help of a stray puppy, Hannah and Alex discover if all of their dreams really can come true.
If you love this try Alison's Railway Lane and Riverside Lane Series
Praise for Alison Sherlock:
'A lovely story of finding yourself and discovering what home means. I couldn’t stop turning the pages. Loved it.' Jessica Redland
'A gorgeous, heartwarming read! I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to Maple Tree Lodge and meeting the wonderful cast of characters. Already looking forward to the next book in the series!’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐' - Jill Steeples *
A cosy, sweet story that makes you feel right at home. A delightful cast of characters and a picturesque setting combine to make this a wonderful tale of finding happiness and a place in the world.' - *Jane Lovering
'Glorious escapism. Uplifting, heartwarming and joyful. Alison Sherlock writes with a warmth and lightness of touch' - Kerry Fisher
'Warm, inviting and romantic. Curl up in your favourite armchair and enjoy the warmth of Maple Tree Lodge' - Fay Keenan
'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Balm for the soul!It’s the perfect read when life is bothersome and you just need kind headspace. Absolutely lovely.'- Reader Review
'I am becoming quite addicted to Alison Sherlock's books. I love the characters and the stories' - Reader Review
’The story is lovely. All characters were facing challenges and trying to cope with change. They were good, honorable, relatable, and I was immediately invested in their happiness.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
’A great feel good read, great characters, good storyline and set in a fabulous location. Loved it.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
’I love Alison Sherlock's writing style, her way with words and just lovely stories. A wonderful story to read curled up by a fire!’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
’This book was such a charming read.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review ’I loved everything about it!’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
'This was such a lovely read to snuggle up with over the weekend. The characters and setting were adorable and I really didn't want the story to end.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
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