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Winter at the Dog & Duck
- Author
- Jill Steeples
- Narrator
- Beth Lilly
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Publish Date
- 2 September 2023
- Run Time
- 8 hours 32 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
- Genre
- Modern and contemporary fiction, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Contemporary romance, Romance: wholesome, Family life fiction, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Sense of place, Fiction: mashup
What to expect
Ellie Browne has left behind her high-flying job in London to return to the charming Buckinghamshire village of Little Leyton.
Working shifts at the Dog and Duck pub and running her own doggy-daycare business, Ellie's looking for a simpler way of life in this idyllic English setting.
But Little Leyton's landscape is changing: Johnny Tay, Ellie's ex, wants to pick up where they left off; sultry property developer Max Golding has moved into the village and is ruffling feathers; and rumour has it that the pub, which holds a special place in Ellie's heart, might be sold. Suddenly, life's looking a whole lot more complicated.... Can Ellie overcome all the challenges to finally find her one true love?
A perfect feel-good romantic novel to curl up with. This story of new beginnings, love and friendship is perfect for fans of Jenny Colgan and Lucy Diamond.
'A gorgeous setting and wonderful characters, just the loveliest place to cosy up and escape to' Beth Moran
What readers love about Jill Steeples:
'I knew I was in safe hands from the very first page. Jill has such a fluid, easy way with words that I was drawn straight into the story' Sarah Bennett
‘Lovely romantic story. Well worth reading, couldn’t put it down once I’d started it’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
‘It is always nice to escape with a good book and this book will whisk you away. A great, uplifting read that is sure to put a smile on your face’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
‘Jill Steeples’ experienced hand crafts perfect and engaging stories, well rounded characters and wonderful romance. I can wholeheartedly recommend any of Jill’s books to make you smile and feel a little warmer inside than when you began’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
'I’m so delighted to have discovered Jill Steeples’ writing – the beautiful setting of Primrose Woods (I’d rather like to walk the Wildflower Trail with Pia and Bertie too), the well developed characters and community, the gentle storytelling and the warmth that permeates every page' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
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Details
- Author
- Jill Steeples
- Narrator
- Beth Lilly
- Duration
- 8 hours 32 minutes
- Release Date
- 2 September 2023
- ISBN
- 9781785138157
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Genre
- Modern and contemporary fiction, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Contemporary romance, Romance: wholesome, Family life fiction, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Sense of place, Fiction: mashup
Synopsis
Jump into a heart-warming rural romance series from the bestselling author of Maybe This Christmas? Ellie Browne has left behind her high-flying job in London to return to the charming Buckinghamshire village of Little Leyton.Working shifts at the Dog and Duck pub and running her own doggy-daycare business, Ellie's looking for a simpler way of life in this idyllic English setting.But Little Leyton's landscape is changing: Johnny Tay, Ellie's ex, wants to pick up where they left off; sultry property developer Max Golding has moved into the village and is ruffling feathers; and rumour has it that the pub, which holds a special place in Ellie's heart, might be sold. Suddenly, life's looking a whole lot more complicated.... Can Ellie overcome all the challenges to finally find her one true love?A perfect feel-good romantic novel to curl up with. This story of new beginnings, love and friendship is perfect for fans of Jenny Colgan and Lucy Diamond.'A gorgeous setting and wonderful characters, just the loveliest place to cosy up and escape to' Beth MoranWhat readers love about Jill Steeples:'I knew I was in safe hands from the very first page. Jill has such a fluid, easy way with words that I was drawn straight into the story' Sarah Bennett‘Lovely romantic story. Well worth reading, couldn’t put it down once I’d started it’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review‘It is always nice to escape with a good book and this book will whisk you away. A great, uplifting read that is sure to put a smile on your face’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review‘Jill Steeples’ experienced hand crafts perfect and engaging stories, well rounded characters and wonderful romance. I can wholeheartedly recommend any of Jill’s books to make you smile and feel a little warmer inside than when you began’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'I’m so delighted to have discovered Jill Steeples’ writing – the beautiful setting of Primrose Woods (I’d rather like to walk the Wildflower Trail with Pia and Bertie too), the well developed characters and community, the gentle storytelling and the warmth that permeates every page' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
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