The Winter Cottage
Applemore Series, Book 1
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Narrated by:
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Helen Keeley
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By:
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Rachael Lucas
About this listen
The first in a brand new cosy romantic series from the bestselling author of The Village Green Bookshop!
A heartwarming, 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, who they haven't seen for over fifteen 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.
‘A perfect cosy romantic treat' Cathy Bramley
'Full of festive comfort and joy' Alex Brown
‘The most deliciously wintry, sizzlingly romantic hug of a book - the perfect Christmas comfort read' Cressida McLaughlin
‘A delicious escape' Liz Fenwick
‘I loved it - it's a snuggly hot chocolate of a book' Holly Martin
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"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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- Cheryl
- 24-10-24
Great storyline
Easy listening and enjoyed the plot. Nostalgic Christmasty and Romance all rolled into one would definitely recommend
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- Amanda Graves
- 18-11-24
Easy listening Christmas story
Romantic theme, it’s easy to predict the storyline and the outcome. However, still a very lighthearted easy listen for the Christmas/New Year season.
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- Onego
- 24-10-24
Easy listening
The story is quite obvious where it is going throughout, but it’s a lovely gentle story with characters you like!!
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- Marjorie Willcox
- 28-10-24
Unremarkable!
A freeby, to tide me over to my next credit! It was so slow I had to listen on 1.2 speed. Beautiful descriptions, O.K. characters & totally predictable. Cosy but boring, glad I didn’t waste a credit
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- Debbiwithnoe
- 30-11-24
A lovely little story
I just finished this one last night and it was so good! It is not specifically a Christmas read but it is a wintery read. I liked the romance in this because it was over a few months, rather than insta-love. They are both still idiots, but it was a believable stupidity in both their cases. There were also cute stories with supporting characters that opened the way for the sequels but not so obvious that you know what is going to happen in their separate stories. It’s also a relatively short audiobook at only 6 hours and 41 minutes at normal speed so if you are looking for a last-minute quick cosy feeling, this is the audiobook for you!
Synopsis
Returning to her father's cottage in the Scottish Highlands after he passes away. Rilla relives her childhood memories of running amok around the hills and village.
Lachlan Fraser returns to his family estate to finally deal with his inheritance and tells his sisters he is thinking of selling up. When Lachlan and Rilla meet again for the first time in 18 years, the old sparks fly. Family secrets are revealed and nobody's life will be the same again.
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- hannah totterdell
- 18-01-25
Heart warming
Narration was great, clear & good accents, easy to listen too. A lovely heart warming story covering many modern day trials. Quickly got hooked!
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- Michelle S
- 11-03-25
A charming love story
This story is charming - excellent narration although I was confused if Polly or Holly at a few points. It is predictable as most romances are but this was extra.
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- Christine
- 26-10-22
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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- Donna
- 07-06-24
Fantastic
Loved this beautiful romance story. The characters were real and you could relate to them. Great narration
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- Mikward
- 19-07-24
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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