A perfect, feel-good summer read about love, life and family. One long hot summer. Secrets never stay buried for long... Portia is determined to restore Buttersley Manor, her family's crumbling ancestral home, to its former glory. Yet she has a feeling that there are a few forgotten skeletons in the dust-covered cupboards. Jenny has put her life on hold for far too long. It's time to finally start living and to dig up those hopes and dreams she's kept hidden all these years – but is she brave enough? Rich is happily married with a beautiful wife and lovely daughter. In fact, his world is perfect until a very unexpected consequence of his past walks through the door... Joe would like nothing more than to travel back in time to when he and Gina were happy. But is it too late to rescue what they once had? One thing's for sure, nothing's ever quite what it seems when it comes to life in the country! Perfect for fans of Trisha Ashley, Cathy Bramley and Claire Sandy. Praise for Alice Ross: 'Life in a small English town comes to life in Ross's sweet and funny story.' – NetGalley Reviewer 'A lovely, easy read.' – NetGalley Reviewer 'A good, lighthearted read. I would recommend for an easy beach read.' – NetGalley Reviewer 'What a great page turner from Alice Ross, it kept me hooked from the word go.' – NetGalley Reviewer