Welcome to your new cottage in the country - complete with grumpy vet, village gossip and a very muddy dog . . .

Heartbroken city girl Ella has retreated to her godmother's countryside home, determined to heal in peace.

But the village locals - and a very mischievous Labrador named Tess - have other plans. As she's forced into wellies and fresh air, Ella meets people who make her question everything - and everyone - she thought she wanted.

And when an unexpected face from her past appears, Ella is faced with a choice: return home to the future she always dreamed of, or take a leap of faith and follow the muddy pawprints towards a life - and love - she never expected to find...

From the globally bestselling author comes a gorgeously romantic tale set in an idyllic countryside village - perfect for fans of Phillipa Ashley, Sarah Morgan and Jill Mansell.

*Previously published under the name Jules Wake.*

"I love getting lost in a Jules Wake book . . . A heart-warming tale of finding yourself, and falling in love with life again" - Debbie Johnson, author of Coming Home to the Comfort Food Cafe

"Heart-warming" - Bookseller on From Italy With Love

"Funny, clever and romantic" - Elder Park Book Reviews on Talk to Me

"I completely and utterly enjoyed this book " - Rachel’s Random Reads on From Italy With Love

"A lovely, touching, uplifting read with a very likeable heroine and a dishy vet - and delightful dogs" - Phillipa Ashley, author of Summer on the Little Cornish Isles