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The BRAND NEW uplifting, feel-good romantic read from bestselling author Lisa Hobman ๐Ÿ’ซ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ Must-read for fans of Jessica Redland, Julie Shackman and Eliza J. Scott!

What would you wish for if you had one chance?

Esme Cassidy had two dreams growing up: to be a famous film star, and to own Drumblair Castle.

Sadly, overly cautious parents put paid to a career in front of the camera, instead encouraging her to study towards a โ€˜proper jobโ€™, and Lady Olivia MacBain is the current custodian of โ€˜her castleโ€™.

After graduating and a year travelling, Esme returns home broken-hearted and throws herself into her new role as Lady Oliviaโ€™s PA at Drumblair Castle. Itโ€™s not quite her original dream but at least sheโ€™s living at the castle in one of the estate cottages with her housemate and friend, handsome, yet quirky, groundsman Judd.

With the news that the castle will be used as a film set for a period movie, Esme gets to witness first-hand the career she missed out on. And with her teenage crush in the starring role, she canโ€™t believe her luck. But he wouldnโ€™t be interested in a girl like her, surely?

Perfect for the fans of Alison Sherlock, Jessica Redland and Fay Keenan

Praise for Lisa Hobman:

'Involving and intriguing!' - Sue Moorcroft

'Heart-warming and sometimes heart-wrenching journey of discovery' - Heidi Swain

'I love it! - A feel-good, uplifting story of lost love and second chances...' - Holly Martin

'I loved the book. Itโ€™s a captivating story with a relatable heroine and beautifully vivid settings. A perfect holiday read!' - Darcie Boleyn

'Simply gorgeousโ€™ - Jessica Redland

'A really uplifting, feel-good read about hope and love that really did warm my heart.' - Kim Nash

'A gorgeous, heart-warming romantic journey, reminds us to never give up on love...' - Lucy Coleman

'You will fall in love with this story of fresh starts and mending broken hearts' - Mandy Baggot

'Be prepared to fall in love over and over again.' - Nancy Barone

'What a beautiful read' - Sarah Bennett

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Details

Author
Lisa Hobman
Narrator
Eilidh Beaton
Duration
9 hours 17 minutes
Release Date
29 April 2025
ISBN
9781804836941
Format
x-book®
Publisher
Boldwood Books
Genre
Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Modern and contemporary fiction, Contemporary romance, Romance: wholesome, Family life fiction, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Sense of place, Narrative theme: Coming of age

Synopsis

The BRAND NEW uplifting, feel-good romantic read from bestselling author Lisa Hobman ๐Ÿ’ซ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ Must-read for fans of Jessica Redland, Julie Shackman and Eliza J. Scott!What would you wish for if you had one chance?Esme Cassidy had two dreams growing up: to be a famous film star, and to own Drumblair Castle.Sadly, overly cautious parents put paid to a career in front of the camera, instead encouraging her to study towards a โ€˜proper jobโ€™, and Lady Olivia MacBain is the current custodian of โ€˜her castleโ€™.After graduating and a year travelling, Esme returns home broken-hearted and throws herself into her new role as Lady Oliviaโ€™s PA at Drumblair Castle. Itโ€™s not quite her original dream but at least sheโ€™s living at the castle in one of the estate cottages with her housemate and friend, handsome, yet quirky, groundsman Judd.With the news that the castle will be used as a film set for a period movie, Esme gets to witness first-hand the career she missed out on. And with her teenage crush in the starring role, she canโ€™t believe her luck. But he wouldnโ€™t be interested in a girl like her, surely?Perfect for the fans of Alison Sherlock, Jessica Redland and Fay KeenanPraise for Lisa Hobman:'Involving and intriguing!' - Sue Moorcroft'Heart-warming and sometimes heart-wrenching journey of discovery' - Heidi Swain'I love it! - A feel-good, uplifting story of lost love and second chances...' - Holly Martin'I loved the book. Itโ€™s a captivating story with a relatable heroine and beautifully vivid settings. A perfect holiday read!' - Darcie Boleyn'Simply gorgeousโ€™ - Jessica Redland'A really uplifting, feel-good read about hope and love that really did warm my heart.' - Kim Nash'A gorgeous, heart-warming romantic journey, reminds us to never give up on love...' - Lucy Coleman'You will fall in love with this story of fresh starts and mending broken hearts' - Mandy Baggot'Be prepared to fall in love over and over again.' - Nancy Barone'What a beautiful read' - Sarah Bennett

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