{"product_id":"healing-hearts-at-the-forever-jill-steeples-9781785133909","title":"Healing Hearts at the Forever Cottage","description":"A BRAND-NEW heartwarming, feel-good escape to the Cotswolds filled with friendship, fresh starts and second chances. Perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley, Heidi Swain and Sarah Bennett! ✨\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvery book in the Lower Leaping series can be read as a standalone.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe winds of change are sweeping through the idyllic Cotswold village of Lower Leaping.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter a tumultuous few months, Tess Alexander is ready to welcome her first guests to The Garden Retreat, a beautiful lodge in the grounds of Hollyhocks Cottage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith her daughter Hannah home from her travels in Australia and her mother, Marjorie, acting out of character, Tess has to juggle many demands on her attention. Even her flourishing relationship with dashing Rob Templeton is put to the test when he faces an emotional dilemma from his past and Barney, her beloved beagle, has her at her wits end.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTess can weather most storms with the unbridling support of her close friends Dilly, Gina and Suzy but when a passing remark in the local pub causes her to question one of those friendships, she wonders who can she really trust?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCan Tess overcome the obstacles in her path to find the happy ending she truly deserves?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA heartfelt story of hope, renewal and that everyone can have a new beginning and second chance from bestselling author Jill Steeples\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for Jill Steeples: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A gorgeous setting and wonderful characters, just the loveliest place to cosy up and escape to' - \u003cem\u003eBeth Moran\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'I love a fresh start story and this was a fabulous one with a stunning setting and a lovely supporting cast of friends and family. Left me with a warm and fuzzy feeling' - \u003cem\u003eJessica Redland\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A warm hearted novel about starting over, friendship and family set in the beautiful Cotswolds. A great start to a new series.' - \u003cem\u003eDella Galton\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Loved the relatable characters, picture postcard setting and the feel-good vibe - what's not to love' - \u003cem\u003eJo Bartlett\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'I loved everything about The Forever Cottage; the setting, the characters, and especially the dog! It was a truly uplifting and heartwarming read, of friendship and second chances, that showed that whatever the situation, there is always hope for the future.' - \u003cem\u003eKim Nash\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'I knew I was in safe hands from the very first page. Jill has such a fluid, easy way with words that I was drawn straight into the story.' - \u003cem\u003eSarah Bennett\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'I have read every one in this series and thoroughly enjoyed them all. This was my favourite I think, totally recommend these feel good books.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jill Steeples\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 178513390X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781785133909\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Boldwood Books Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/19\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 272\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.53lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.81h x 5.06w x 0.68d","brand":"Jill Steeples","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48588411830527,"sku":"9781785133909","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/healing-hearts-at-the-forever-jill-steeples-9781785133909","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}