November 3, 2024 – My Sanctuary

If she confesses her secret, will he stay…

Or run for good?

Veterinarian Cash Cassidy and single mom Becca Calder have been each other’s best friend through everything, including raising her young daughter, Hope. But Becca has been keeping a secret from Cash. Now he’s insisting on truth from everyone in his life, and Becca knows she’ll have to confess. Can Cash move past his old wounds and see that the loving family he desires has been there all along?

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Cash, a veterinarian, struggles with relationships and has a deep aversion to secrets. His childhood friend Becca harbors a secret she feels increasingly compelled to reveal. Cash’s mistrust stems from his strained relationship with his father, JJ, who concealed their true relationship until Cash confronted him and then left town. Upon returning, Cash aims to reconcile with his family and hopes to transition his friendship with Becca into a romantic relationship. The story is realistic and engaging, featuring vulnerable characters navigating past mistakes. The moderate pacing suits the family’s journey through obstacles toward a fresh start. The humor and wisdom of Sadie, the matchmaking grandmother, add charm. Cash stands out for his eagerness to make amends and seek forgiveness. This heartwarming tale of friendship evolving into romance includes some intriguing twists and a touch of mystery.

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Ottilie Oakcroft never thought she’d live in a place like Wordsworth Cottage. Nestled close to the river, her new home in the tiny village of Thimblebury means all her patients are just a stone’s throw from her front door. As they drop in for cups of tea and cosy chats she ignores all the jobs on her to-do list and gets to know her new neighbours.

Yet maybe keeping busy is just what Ottilie needs, even if she’s barely had a minute to unpack her suitcase. Heartbroken after the death of her husband Josh, as she offers advice and hot soup from her kitchen to the villagers who clearly need a helping hand, she starts to feel part of a community again.

But disaster strikes when a terrible storm causes the river to burst its banks and flood Ottilie’s ramshackle cottage. She has sunk every penny she has into what she’d hoped would be her forever home, and now she’s faced with the prospect of losing it.

But the villagers have other ideas. They can’t bear to lose Ottilie and they make a plan to save her house. Leading the effort is handsome Heath, and as he rolls up his sleeves to get involved in the repairs, he and Ottilie start to open up to each other. Ottilie tells him about her loss, and he shares the pain of a marriage that ended in heartbreak for him.

Ottilie hasn’t talked to anyone like this since Josh’s death and while it scares her, a tiny grain of hope begins to grow. Could Heath be the man to make her feel life is worth living again – not just for her patients, but for herself?

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Ottilie Oakcraft, a recent widow, begins anew as a nurse in Thimblebury, finding solace in her idyllic home, Wordsworth Cottage. Embraced by her neighbors and connecting deeply with geriatric patient Flo, Ottilie starts to heal. When a natural disaster threatens her home, villagers rally to help, especially Flo’s grandson Heath. Although Ottilie feels drawn to Heath, she worries about dishonoring her late husband’s memory and keeps her distance. This warm story explores Ottilie’s journey through grief, the supportive village, and a slow-building romance with Heath. It’s the first in a new series by Tilly Tennant.

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