Uplifting and unforgettable, the perfect feel-good read from bestseller Jane Lovering.

A long-held secret, and a beautiful heart hoping to be understood.

Cressida Tarbet loves her job at an animal rescue centre, even if it means she’s resigned herself to scrimping to make ends meet - a lifestyle far removed from her best friend Ivo’s, in his ancestral gatehouse stuffed with antiques and art.

But although their upbringings were different, Ivo has held Cress’s heart ever since she clapped eyes on him at university. The trouble is – she has never told him. So, when a mystery and a baffling crime throw Cress and Ivo together, she can’t help but wonder if fate is telling her something.

As the puzzle takes them from beautiful Yorkshire, to the stunning Isle of Wight, the pair get closer. Ivo begins to understand the cause of Cress’s risk-aversion and she puts her irritation at his brilliant mind to one side as she starts to appreciate Ivo’s uniqueness. But then the unthinkable happens and their worlds are turned upside down, and Cress has to wonder if fate was calling after all…

Uplifting and unforgettable, settle back to enjoy this one-of-a-kind novel about falling in love with a one-of-a-kind man. Perfect for fans of Jessica Redland, Beth Moran and Jo Barlett.

Praise for Jane Lovering:

'I adored the dual timeline aspect of this gorgeous story and discovering the secrets from the past. Beautifully written and both heartbreaking and heartwarming' Jessica Redland

'A funny, warm-hearted read, filled with characters you'll love' Matt Dunn

‘This book is just an unputdownable delight, really heartwarming and just the tonic for a dreary January.’

‘Jane Lovering is an author who never disappoints. A lovely book with a fantastic setting, which made me feel as though I was looking through a window and part of the story’ Reader Review

'Wow. Just wow! I have long been a fan of Jane Lovering but this book far surpasses any of my previous favourites' Reader Review

'The wildness, the history, just the old-ness, the simplicity and the beauty - Jane gets better and better at weaving the perfect story in her own special way and with a few surprises along the way. A triumph, well done Jane!!' Reader Review

‘Can I say – as I do with every book Jane Lovering writes – that this is my new favourite? Well, I think it just might be – I really loved it, and I’d highly recommend you add this fantastic book to your reading list’ Reader Review

‘Congratulations Jane on an absolutely stunning read that I just could not put down!!! A gorgeous book in that I fell in love with and I cannot wait to read more of your previous and future books... I would like to welcome you to my favourite author list and here's to your next success ’ Reader Review