by Jill Mansell
First published 2006
Lottie Carlyle has built a good life in her picture-perfect village cottage. She raises her two children, maintains a friendly relationship with her ex-husband, and enjoys the company of close friends. Then Tyler walks into her life as her new boss. He seems ideal for Lottie, but her kids refuse to warm up to him. Just when she thinks she knows what she wants, the enigmatic Seb arrives in town. He wins over her children effortlessly while captivating Lottie herself. Now she stands torn between two very different men. Tyler offers the romance she thought she needed. Seb brings the family harmony she craves. Each choice means losing something precious. Lottie must decide which path will lead to genuine happiness for herself and her children.
Genres: fiction, romance, contemporary-romance, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Village Cottage
Period: 21st-century
352 pages · Hardcover · Headline Review