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  • The Winter Cottage

  • Applemore Series, Book 1
  • By: Rachael Lucas
  • Narrated by: Helen Keeley
  • Length: 6 hrs and 42 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (176 ratings)

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The Winter Cottage

By: Rachael Lucas
Narrated by: Helen Keeley
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Summary

The first in a brand-new cosy romantic series from the best-selling author of The Village Green Bookshop!

A heart-warming, feel-good novel full of friendship, family secrets and finding love where you least expect it....

When Rilla Clark’s long lost father dies, she leaves New England and heads to his cottage in the Scottish Highlands to sort out his affairs. Rilla's determined that her visit will be a fleeting one. The little village of Applemore holds a lot of memories for her, but looking back might just open up her heart, which she’s kept well-guarded until now.

Lachlan Fraser is less than delighted with his inheritance. He left the grand, crumbling Applemore House as soon as he could, and he can’t see why his three sisters love it so much. Gathered together at their family estate, the battle of wills over what to do with the house is just beginning when into their life walks Rilla, whom they haven’t seen for over 15 years....

Old friendships and long-hidden emotions are rekindled as the romance of a Highland winter works its magic - will Rilla and Lachlan discover that home isn’t a place, but a feeling?

Full of warmth and romance, this is the perfect cosy escape to curl up with, ideal for fans of Cathy Bramley, Holly Martin and Katie Fforde.

©2021 Rachael Lucas (P)2022 W F Howes
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Critic reviews

"A perfect cosy romantic treat." (Cathy Bramley)

"The most deliciously wintry, sizzlingly romantic hug of a book - the perfect Christmas comfort read." (Cressida McLaughlin)

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The Winter Cottage

I thought it was alright ,but I thought something was missing I don't know what.

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such a easy but very enjoyable listen

loved the storyline. the characters where so catching and interesting that I can't wait to start the next book

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It got better as it went along

I enjoyed this story, although it took a little while for me to get into it. But it was still interesting enough to keep me listening, and as it picked up speed, so did my interest in it.

However, it was an easy listen, and that’s what I was after, so it served that purpose perfectly.

Then at the end it had me in tears as it touched a raw spot me in, which is always good as it releases some of the emotions I am apparently very good at holding on too.

So overall I give it a 4 out of 5 as it wasn’t the best but it was enjoyable and served its purpose perfectly.,

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It was an easy listen with a happy ending!

Loved how the Fraser siblings supported each other and were very welcoming to Rilla. It was a good book and I enjoyed it till the end.

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injoyable

easy listening, great story line, caricatures easy to follow really injoyed story, voice over good to listen

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The highlands!

Very sweet story, a bit predictable and flowery but an easy listen, the narrator was very good, male voices very believable

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Lovely story great listen

First book I've read of Rachael Lucas but not the last. Descriptive writing and well narrated by Helen Keeley.

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Easy to listen to

Great story. Well presented. I enjoyed listening whilst running. I’ll continue to look for more books by this author

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Fantastic

Loved this beautiful romance story. The characters were real and you could relate to them. Great narration

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a good read

very good from the start a good holiday read.a
A true romance couldn't put it down .

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