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Nick is the most attractive man Nella has met in a while. It's not just his 9* good looks (no one gets a 10!), but also that infectious smile. And he's definitely noticed her. But with their homes so far apart, it's one of those delightful flirty moments you enjoy and forget.

Then Nella loses her job. There's a perfect new role on offer at a luxury Cotswolds holiday retreat. The catch is that her boss would be Nick. The good news: she'd be seeing him again. The bad news? Nella never mixes work with pleasure; she knows exactly how wrong that can go. Nick is the one man she can't risk falling in love with.

While Nella struggles with an attraction that won't go away, a Hollywood star has found her perfect escape at the retreat. Lizzie's sworn off people - especially men. But the warmth of her new neighbours entices her out of her shell. Even though one grumpy local - Matthew - seems in no hurry to join her fan club. Could Lizzie ever make a connection with someone so disapproving of her? A secret revealed will change everything . . .

The scene is set for a fabulous new novel full of friendship, warmth and romance from bestselling author Jill Mansell.

Praise for Jill Mansell's bestselling novels:

'Jill has a great gift for characterisation - nuanced, interesting, believable people but created with a charming lightness of touch' Marian Keyes
'A delicious treat . . . uplifting, joyous' My Weekly
'Fabulously satisfying'Jo Thomas
'Uplifting, heartwarming and supremely feel-good' Sophie Kinsella
'The absolute definition of "reading for pleasure", it will bring hours of happiness' Veronica Henry

'The queen of witty, heart-warming, feel-good love stories' Red; 'One of my favourite writers' Katie Fforde

Jill Mansell started writing fiction while working in the NHS, after she read a magazine article that inspired her to join a local creative writing class. Since then she has written over twenty-five Sunday Times bestsellers. Her acclaimed novels include Promise Me, Should I Tell You?, And Now You're Back, It Started with a Secret and You and Me, Always. Jill's books have sold over 13 million copies worldwide.

Jill lives in Bristol and for many years worked in the field of clinical neurophysiology. You'd think inventing characters and stories would be easier, but she can assure you it isn't. Her top piece of advice is: never put a hard-boiled egg in the microwave.

You can follow Jill on X @JillMansell, Facebook /OfficialJillMansell and Instagram @JillMansell