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The Winter Cottage

Applemore Series, Book 1

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The Winter Cottage

By: Rachael Lucas
Narrated by: Helen Keeley
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About this listen

The first in a brand-new cosy romantic series from the best-selling author of The Village Green Bookshop!

A heart-warming, feel-good novel full of friendship, family secrets and finding love where you least expect it....

When Rilla Clark’s long lost father dies, she leaves New England and heads to his cottage in the Scottish Highlands to sort out his affairs. Rilla's determined that her visit will be a fleeting one. The little village of Applemore holds a lot of memories for her, but looking back might just open up her heart, which she’s kept well-guarded until now.

Lachlan Fraser is less than delighted with his inheritance. He left the grand, crumbling Applemore House as soon as he could, and he can’t see why his three sisters love it so much. Gathered together at their family estate, the battle of wills over what to do with the house is just beginning when into their life walks Rilla, whom they haven’t seen for over 15 years....

Old friendships and long-hidden emotions are rekindled as the romance of a Highland winter works its magic - will Rilla and Lachlan discover that home isn’t a place, but a feeling?

Full of warmth and romance, this is the perfect cosy escape to curl up with, ideal for fans of Cathy Bramley, Holly Martin and Katie Fforde.

©2021 Rachael Lucas (P)2022 W F Howes
Contemporary Contemporary Romance Fiction Romance Romantic Comedy Women's Fiction Comedy Feel-Good Heartfelt Highlander Winter

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Critic reviews

"A perfect cosy romantic treat." (Cathy Bramley)

"The most deliciously wintry, sizzlingly romantic hug of a book - the perfect Christmas comfort read." (Cressida McLaughlin)

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Unremarkable!

A freeby, to tide me over to my next credit! It was so slow I had to listen on 1.2 speed. Beautiful descriptions, O.K. characters & totally predictable. Cosy but boring, glad I didn’t waste a credit

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Easy listening

The story is quite obvious where it is going throughout, but it’s a lovely gentle story with characters you like!!

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Easy listening Christmas story

Romantic theme, it’s easy to predict the storyline and the outcome. However, still a very lighthearted easy listen for the Christmas/New Year season.

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A lovely little story

I just finished this one last night and it was so good! It is not specifically a Christmas read but it is a wintery read. I liked the romance in this because it was over a few months, rather than insta-love. They are both still idiots, but it was a believable stupidity in both their cases. There were also cute stories with supporting characters that opened the way for the sequels but not so obvious that you know what is going to happen in their separate stories. It’s also a relatively short audiobook at only 6 hours and 41 minutes at normal speed so if you are looking for a last-minute quick cosy feeling, this is the audiobook for you!

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Returning to her father's cottage in the Scottish Highlands after he passes away. Rilla relives her childhood memories of running amok around the hills and village.
Lachlan Fraser returns to his family estate to finally deal with his inheritance and tells his sisters he is thinking of selling up. When Lachlan and Rilla meet again for the first time in 18 years, the old sparks fly. Family secrets are revealed and nobody's life will be the same again.

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Great storyline

Easy listening and enjoyed the plot. Nostalgic Christmasty and Romance all rolled into one would definitely recommend

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Heart warming

Narration was great, clear & good accents, easy to listen too. A lovely heart warming story covering many modern day trials. Quickly got hooked!

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Just lovely

An easy listen, no nasties! Excellent narration, the narrator gives each character a sense of individuality. Predictable, but still very enjoyable.

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The Winter Cottage

I thought it was alright ,but I thought something was missing I don't know what.

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Nice feel good romcom type story

I enjoyed this book, it was well read and like the realistic Scottish accent. It was a bit predictable, but nice if you like that sort of thing.

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such a easy but very enjoyable listen

loved the storyline. the characters where so catching and interesting that I can't wait to start the next book

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