Thank you to NetGalley and Headline for this ARC.

This book takes place in a small village called Starbourne and while there are two main couples, the community setting means there are at least three more couples forming.

Nella and Lizzie end up in the same luxury cottage retreat in the picturesque Cotswolds - Bella as a concierge and Lizzie as a guest trying to relax and take time away from her Hollywood actress career. The two become firm friends, juggle some suitors and have more people from their lives turn up to visit or stay with them. 

This gentle story of love, friendship and second chances teaches you not to judge people too early - there were several male characters I was weary of at the beginning (Tony and Jed) who completely turned my opinion of them around. I also like that there were a couple of heartwarming surprises in the story.

Jill Mansell is always a great read! It's a pacey, feel-good story that's clean and not too cheesy. All the stories intertwine, and there is a great set of characters. Highly recommend for a light-hearted, escapist read.