Countryside Dreams Series

‘A lovely feel-good read.’ Jill Loves To Read A time for new beginnings… Professional baker Annie Richards is used to spending her days covered in flour, single-handedly raising her five-year-old daughter, Sophie. She certainly doesn’t have time for any men in her life. But there’s something about handsome writer Jake O’Donnell’s twinkling dark eyes that are proving quite distracting! And when she’s in the middle of icing her most decadent wedding cake yet, it’s rather difficult to stop herself daydreaming about saying ‘I do’ to her very own happy ever after… Previously published as Forty Things to do Before You’re Forty Perfect for fans of Trisha Ashley, Cathy Bramley and Claire Sandy. Praise for Alice Ross: ‘A perfect read for sitting in your garden with your glass of Pimms!’ The Writing Garnet ‘A lovely feel-good read.’ Jill Loves to Read ‘Perfect with a bowl of strawberries and cream in the garden on a nice summers day.’ Brizzlelass Books ‘Fantastic!’ Whispering Stories Book Blog ‘A lovely summer read.’ Book Lover Worm Blog

Autumn is coming. Anything could happen… Julia is contemplating an affair with ex-boyfriend Max after a chance meeting in the cereal aisle of the supermarket…and finding that he’s just as gorgeous as ever. Miranda has got it all: expensive clothes, a huge house and her enormously wealthy husband, Doug. So why does she feel as if something is missing? Faye is fed up of being treated like a child – she’s a teenager, and knows what she wants! She’s determined to escape her sleepy life at Primrose Cottage… Three women, each with two options, needing to make one choice. When it comes to affairs of the heart, nothing is ever simple! A perfect, feel-good read about love, life and family. Previously published as A Country Affair. Praise for Alice Ross: ‘For lovers of Catherine Alliot, Erica James and Fiona Gibson…this one was brilliant!’ – Amazon Reviewer

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

A perfect, feel-good festive read about love, life and family. Tis the season to be jolly…isn’t it? Amelia is at breaking point. She’s just lost her job and Doug, the love of her life, still hasn’t broken up with his girlfriend. Surely a trip to the quiet countryside is just what she needs? Phil is about to leave beautiful Buttersley for the other side of the world! The sunny shores of Australia will mean a new life with his girlfriend, but something is holding him back… Ella has never felt this way before – Jake O’Donnell is the most gorgeous man she’s ever seen. And the more time she spends babysitting his kids, the more her feelings grow! Stan should be happy. He loves his wife and their adorable baby girl more than anything! So why, when everything’s finally going right, are they arguing more than ever? One thing’s for sure, even when Buttersley’s first snowflakes begin to fall, it’s never too cold for love to blossom… Perfect for fans of Trisha Ashley, Cathy Bramley and Claire Sandy. Praise for A Winter’s Wish: ‘A great, comfy read- curl up in the armchair with a lovely cuppa and lose yourself with everyone in Buttersley.’ – Bookworms and Shutterbugs ‘Heartwarming and touching.’ – Sweet is Always in Style ‘Unpredictable and joyous!’ – Lilac Diaries ‘A lovely seasonal feel-good book…a joy to read.’ – Lisa Houston (NetGalley reviewer) ‘A great read at any time of the year, but especially leading up to Christmas!’ – Gemma Gray (NetGalley reviewer)