by Jill Mansell
First published 2015
Cleo Quinn manages her vintage clothing boutique in the Cotswolds while navigating the complexities of small-town life. When a charming newcomer arrives in Channing Hill, he disrupts the careful balance she has maintained between her business ambitions and her guarded heart. Her best friend Abbie encourages her to take romantic risks, but Cleo has learned to protect herself from disappointment. Meanwhile, the close-knit community buzzes with gossip about relationships, second chances, and the possibility that love might be worth the gamble. As summer unfolds, Cleo must decide whether opening her heart again is a risk she can afford to take. The story explores how friendship, family ties, and unexpected encounters can reshape a life that seemed perfectly settled.
Genres: fiction, romance, family-life, contemporary-romance
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Cotswolds, Channing Hill
Period: Summer
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