The Cosy Cottage Café Series

Allie Jones loves her cosy cottage café in the picturesque village of Heatherlea. She has her independence, two grown-up children and two cute cats. Life is settled and she thinks she's happy. Author Chris Monroe has it all. Critical success, a luxurious London apartment, and the kind of jet-set lifestyle most people dream of having. But something's missing. When a family bereavement throws these two old friends together, they begin to question the true meaning of happiness. Love is in the air, but do Allie and Chris have room in their busy lives for more than a summer fling?

Motherhood has been one of the great blessings of Dawn Dix-Beaumont's life but with her children's growing independence, it's finally time for Dawn to return to teaching. However, Mother Nature has other ideas… Rick Beaumont loves his family but with his high-flying career, two children and a third on the way, there's a lot to juggle. Battling expectations, disappointments and a few surprises along the way, Dawn and Rick find their commitment to each other tested to the limit. The next steps they take will be the most important of their lives. So when the pressure mounts, will Dawn and Rick's marriage become stronger than ever, or will it be time to make some difficult decisions?

Camilla Dix is fiercely independent. Growing up, she had to be strong for her mother and younger sister after her father left them for a new life in Benidorm. Camilla has kept her heart firmly closed to love, and never allows her relationships with men to develop into anything serious. Tom Stone moved to Heatherlea for a fresh start. He's been hurt in the past and has no intention of making himself vulnerable again. The only company he wants at night is that of his rescue British Bulldog Hairy Pawter. However, when Camilla and Tom meet, they can't deny their mutual attraction, and something deeper soon develops between them. As snows falls over Heatherlea, mulled wine flows and festive carols fill the air. But can Camilla and Tom put their fears aside and trust each other enough to let love in?

Artist Honey Blackwell is happy with her life. Well, almost. She lives in the picturesque village of Heatherlea, has three close friends and a soft spot for local supply teacher Dane Ackerman. If only she could put her past behind her and embrace the present. Dane is working hard to prove himself at the village primary school and doesn't really have time for love, but he's drawn to Honey and hopes she feels the same. When a permanent teaching position is advertised in Heatherlea, he faces stiff competition to secure it. As Honey and Dane deal with the ups and downs of life, will they be able to find a way to be together, or will they have to accept that sometimes love just isn't enough?

When Allie Jones' daughter, Mandy, arrives at The Cosy Cottage Café in tears one spring morning, Allie is concerned. She's been worried about her career-driven daughter for a while, and hopes she'll finally get to find out what's wrong. Dawn Dix-Beaumont has her hands full with three young children, a husband who works from home and the guinea pig family that lives in her garden. She's happier than she's ever been, but is it too good to last? Camilla Dix is madly in love with local vet Tom Stone, but she believes it's far too soon to be making long-term plans. Honey Blackwell's boyfriend, Dane Ackerman, has secured his teaching post at Heatherlea Primary School and they've decided to live together. Everything seems to be working out well, until a member of Honey's household expresses a clear dislike for the handsome teacher. And someone has been planning a proposal… Join Allie and her friends this summer as cakes are baked, secrets are shared and surprises bring smiles and tears at The Cosy Cottage Café.