Can a winter affair become a love to last a lifetime?

Ellie Browne has left behind her high-flying job in London to return to the charming village of Little Leyton. Working at The Dog and Duck pub and running her own doggy-day-care business, Ellie's looking for a simpler way of life in this idyllic English setting.

But Little Leyton's landscape is changing; Johnny Tay, Ellie's ex, wants to pick up where they left off; sultry property developer Max Golding has moved into the village and is ruffling feathers; and rumour has it that the pub, which holds a special place in Ellie's heart, might be sold. Suddenly, life's looking a whole lot more complicated...

Can Ellie overcome all the challenges to finally find her one true love?

A perfect, feel-good romantic novel to curl up with this winter.

This book was previously published as Christmas at The Dog & Duck.

'If you are looking for a heart-warming story for a cold winter evening about a village where everyone mucks in and helps each other, no one does anything mean or underhand, and relationship breakups are amicable and cosy – you will enjoy this' Anita Davison.
'A book that really can be read any time of the year as it is not based heavily on Christmas' Neverland Nook.
'I really enjoyed the story ... I do love a cosy village story, and this was definitely a cosy story' Rachel's Random Reads.
'A refreshing and humbling read that will grab the hearts of the readers ... cosy, inspiring' The Writing Garnet.
'An adorable and fun love story ... 4 out of 5 stars' Heavree Reviews.
'A lovely story that captured my attention perfectly and left me with a smile. It is the first book that I have read by Jill and I can't wait to read more!' Rae Reads.
'A measured, classy and immensely enjoyable novel. Three cheers for Jill Steeples, and five stars for her book' Books Are Cool.
'A wonderful feel-good read ... It's another fabulous story about community spirit' Mum Reinvented.

Jill Steeples lives in a small market town in Bedfordshire with her husband and two children. When she's not writing, she enjoys reading, walking, baking cakes, eating them and drinking wine.