Emma Carlisle has spent her entire life rooted in the red clay soil of her family’s Georgia peach orchard. While others dream of adventure, Emma finds solace among the trees, pouring her heart into the land her father built and tending to her eccentric mother, Ruth—the town’s self-proclaimed "Pickling Queen." But with mounting debts and a struggling harvest, the orchard's future is uncertain, and Emma faces the heartbreaking possibility of losing everything.When her sister, Caroline, returns home after a very public divorce, old wounds reopen, and sibling tensions flare. Caroline is as bold and unpredictable as ever, bringing with her ideas that clash with Emma’s careful, calculated approach. But with the orchard on the line, the sisters must put aside their differences and find a way to save their family legacy—before it’s too late.Complicating matters further is Will Abbott, a widowed chef with a passion for farm-to-table cuisine and a quiet strength that unnerves Emma in ways she isn’t ready to admit. As he encourages her to take risks, both in the orchard and in love, Emma must decide if she’s willing to open her heart to the possibility of something more.As secrets unfold and unexpected betrayals threaten their plans, Emma, Caroline, and Ruth must lean on each other in ways they never have before. In a town where tradition is everything, can they redefine what it means to hold onto the past while reaching for the future?A heartwarming and deeply moving novel about family, second chances, and the courage to bloom where you’re planted—perfect for fans of Susan Mallery, Kristy Woodson Harvey, and Mary Alice Monroe.

“Kept me up way past my responsible bedtime… This is the kind of book you think you’re going to read “just a few chapters” of before bed. Then suddenly it’s 2 a.m… Heartwarming.” Bookscoffeebrews, ?????Opening the cornflower blue door, the fresh scent of the wood in the chill fall air made Caitlin feel like she’d just stepped back in time. The windmill looked exactly the same as it always had. But it all felt emptier now without Aunt Lydia… Caitlin used to adore visiting Aunt Lydia at her Dune Island cottage with its quaint adjoining windmill. Caitlin promised her aunt she’d return and see the island once the leaves turned golden in the fall so they could drink spiced hot cocoa and cozy up together in the windmill loft. But Caitlin blamed herself for a terrible tragedy that struck her final summer. She had no choice but to flee the island and never came back.Now Aunt Lydia is gone, leaving Caitlin both her cottage, and a mysterious request: Caitlin must return to the island for the first time in years and renovate the windmill.Despite the weight of her grief, Caitlin’s heart lifts when she strolls in the crisp autumn air along the dunes before baking apple cinnamon muffins in Lydia’s kitchen. And as her renovations begin, sparks even fly between her and handsome local carpenter Shane. Caitlin doesn’t let her guard down easily, but Shane’s warm charm gets under her skin…But then they uncover an old, handwritten note tucked away in the windmill. The note contains a shocking revelation that changes everything Caitlin thought she knew about why she left so abruptly all those years ago…Was this Aunt Lydia’s plan all along? Will confiding in Shane help Caitlin find the courage to discover the truth—or will she run from Dune Island as quickly as she arrived?An absolutely stunning page-turner that will whisk you away to a cottage by the sea. Perfect for fans of Debbie Macomber, Mary Alice Munroe, and Pamela Kelly to curl up with this cozy season.Read what everyone's saying about A Secret at Windmill Cottage:“I absolutely loved this… a gorgeous and addictive page turner… will keep readers hooked from the first page… I just could not put this book down!!!” bookwormwhitlock86, ?????“Captured my heart… kept me furiously turning the pages… a beautiful story… a large serving of heart and soul. 5 Stars.”Cindy L Spear, ??????????“Gave me that “happy ever after” feeling…made me smilethroughout… I loved it so much.” MoMoBookDiary,?????“Wonderful… plenty of warmth, charm and heart. The ideal autumnal escape… addictive.” Bookish Jottings, ????“A gorgeous read… wonderful… a book you want to snuggle into… fills the heart… has all the cosy vibes… loved it.” Goodreads reviewer, ?????“I didn't want to put this sweet story down…My heart was beating fast on this page-turner… loved this… Wonderful… will make you cry… 5 stars.” Goodreads reviewer, ?????“The kind of story that feels like a warm mug of tea on a crisp autumn day… comforting, nostalgic… heartfelt charm… a lovely read.” Goodreads reviewer, ????“The perfect autumn cosy read, it has it all. It’s giving Virgin River and Gilmore Girls vibes… I want to move there.” annemariewhelehan, ?????“Loved… kept me turning pages… an armchair travel to a dreamy island.” Goodreads reviewer, ?????“A fantastic story… beautiful… Lovely ending. Read and escape.” Goodreads reviewer, ?????

Four friends start a monthly potluck brunch when their lives begin to unravel. Lifelong friends Joanna, Debbie and Gwen, grew up on Bribie Island together, in the quaint little hamlet of Sunshine. Now that they’re on the cusp of retirement, they hold a regular potluck brunch to catch up.Joanna is a retired chef who married a restauranteur in her twenties. Now she’s a sixty-year-old widow, she finds it hard to leave the house. The world is so big and overwhelming at times, she decides to hire full-time live-in carer, Emily Miller, to help her navigate her agoraphobia. She pays the bills by writing cookbooks, and spends her days testing out recipes with Emily pitching in.Debbie is a glamorous sixty, and can't bring herself to fully retire. The successful law firm she spent her life building, requires her constant attention and she struggles to pull herself away to embrace a more relaxed pace of life with her friends in Sunshine. Her husband is a workaholic as well, and the two of them never had children. They hardly see each other most weeks, and she's beginning to wonder if he's intentionally isolating himself.Gwen was a stay at home mother for over two decades, but now her husband and children act entitled and spoiled. They don't have the kind of respect for her she'd hoped. When her husband's dirty laundry comes home smelling of a perfume she doesn't recognise, she worries her perfectly manicured life may well fall apart.Joanna's grandson, Aaron, moves back to the island, looking for a place to live. She lets him stay with her until he gets on his feet. But that forces Emily to face the boy who ghosted her after high school graduation.Aaron Gilston was her brother's best friend, the high school bad boy, and captain of the hockey team.Her first childhood crush, he stole her first kiss and then broke her heart. And now he's back in town living in the bedroom beside hers.From the USA Today bestselling author of “The Waratah Inn” series, with over one million books sold, comes a captivating new beach read.A feel-good, small-town story.????? "Ms. Mirren describes each character so vividly that they become the reader's friend also as we cheer them on." - Amazon reviewer????? ""The Sunshine Potluck Society" is a tender-hearted clean read about friendship, loyalty, love, heartaches, and so much more! A true delight, and I highly recommend this book!" - Amazon reviewer????? "A joy to read!" - Goodreads reviewer????? "The characters are wonderful and I enjoyed every minute of this wonderful book!" - Amazon reviewer

An utterly heart-wrenching and completely unputdownable story of a mother’s love, family secrets, and the fight to save a child — perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Diane Chamberlain, and Liane Moriarty. My son George is everything to me, but he’s slipping away, and no one can tell me why.Every test comes back inconclusive, every doctor leaves me with more questions than answers. I’m terrified – each day brings new fears, and my heart aches knowing how much he’s suffering.Then Barbara appears – my biological mother, a stranger for most of my life. She’s in poor health, struggling with the weight of her past, and her sudden arrival stirs a mix of emotions in me. Part of me wants to believe she’s here to help, but there’s a wall between us, and I can’t shake the feeling there’s something very wrong.As George’s condition worsens, I find myself wrestling with doubt. Can I truly rely on Barbara? Will she bring comfort or complicate an already fragile situation? All I want is to protect my son and give him the love and support he deserves. I only hope that I can be the mother he needs before it’s too late. Will I find a way to save him?A heartbreaking and emotional novel about a mother’s love that you won't be able to put down!Praise for Sheila Norton:'A well-crafted and brilliantly suspenseful novel that kept me guessing until the end.' Jo Bartlett‘Loved this book!!!!!… Addictive. There was no way I was putting it down, I literally started reading the book around 10am and couldn't put it down until around 4am. Hahaha I'm so glad it was the weekend!!!!… I definitely recommend it!!!’ ????? Reader review‘A breathtaking novel about motherhood… I felt angst, tension, compassion, empathy, surprise and suspicion…. Do not miss this novel, especially if you enjoy reading about families and their realistic struggles and moments of joy…. Grabbed my heart… Phenomenally emotive.’ ????? Reader review‘A masterpiece story of a family finding their way… Hit all the feels for me and I was invested in the story from the beginning to the brilliant end. My emotions ran wild throughout this story and I would love to see this become a Netflix hit.’ ????? Reader review‘A remarkable tale depicting a family's journey through the complexities of emotional challenges. Norton's storytelling kept engrossed me from start to finish, leaving a lasting impact… Truly captivating.’ ????? Reader review

When Abby Bryant's husband Josh tells her he wants to move to West Virginia to homestead, she's disbelieving... and worried. Josh has had some pretty out-there ideas before, but this one takes the cake! They have a perfectly nice life in suburban New Jersey, even if it's as busy and frantic as everyone else's. And while Josh is his typically eager self, ready to start hammering nails, planting corn, and whatever else he's meant to do according to those YouTube videos he's been watching, Abby is a lot more cautious. Binge-watching Alone doesn't mean you're ready to go off-grid, and they like their life in the suburbs... don't they?But then their kids get involved... sixteen-year-old Bethany, fourteen-year-old William, eleven-year-old Jack, and six-year-old Rose are all more on board than Abby could have ever expected, even if all little Rose really just wants a cat. Abby starts to suspect she's the only one dragging her feet... but for how long? When their suburban life starts to come off the rails in all sorts of ways, Abby realizes something has to change. But is homesteading really the answer, especially when they're such untested newbies? With the help of her family, can Abby take that leap of faith?The heartwarming start to a brand-new series by multimillion-selling author Kate Hewitt, Wildflower Valley will introduce you to a wonderful community of quirky characters as you follow the Bryants on their homesteading adventure. For fans of Little House on the Prairie, The Pioneer Woman, and anyone who has dreamed of having their own little corner of land.WHAT READERS HAVE SAID ABOUT KATE HEWITT'S BOOKS:"Gripping, emotional, amazing... I can always depend on Kate Hewitt for a great read." --Goodreads Review"Wonderful... I was completely immersed in the story, and the ending was heartbreaking and hopeful." --Reader Review"I loved this book... it was a perfect, feel-good read." --Reader Review"A truly fantastic read... Emotional. Beautiful." -Goodreads ReviewEXCERPT:They say there is a spender and a saver in every marriage, but that’s just a nicer way of saying one person is sensible, and one person… isn’t.At least that’s what I’m thinking when my husband Josh comes bounding into the kitchen one gray February afternoon, a look of excited determination on his face. It’s a look I know well, and it usually means I need to brace myself.“Abby,” he says. “I have an idea.”My husband has a lot of ideas. After nineteen years of marriage, I’ve learned to listen to them with a mostly undisturbed equilibrium because often these ideas peter out without too much fanfare or fuss, although occasionally they’ve sputtered on longer than they should have, which takes another, more stalwart kind of patience.“Okay,” I say as I start slicing some mushrooms for the casserole we’re having for dinner, even though two out of my four children don’t like mushrooms. I like them. I glance into the adjoining family room, to see if any of our four kids is sprawled there, listening with a silent, wide-eyed alertness, because they have the unfortunate tendency of either reacting with melodramatic horror to Josh’s idea (moving to the Falkland Islands) or unfettered excitement (buying a school bus and tricking it out like a camper van to travel the country) and neither is helpful when it comes to the notions that can occasionally grip Josh like a fever.Kate Hewitt is the author of over 50 works of fiction that have sold over 10 million copies worldwide. She lives in suburban New Jersey with her husband and the youngest two of her five mostly grownup children. They spend summers in the wilds of Ontario, Canada and dream one day of homesteading for real.