July 21, 2025 – My Sanctuary

The eldest of five siblings and mother of teenage Harriet, Pippa is the glue that holds the family together. When her father, rock legend Jonny Jones, asks her to ‘sort out’ an old family home in Hartfell, the last thing she wants is to spend hers and Harriet’s summer holiday in the Yorkshire Dales.

Surprises lie in wait – the house has a tenant, local vet Gil, who does not want to leave. Even as sparks fly with the handsome vet, tensions rise when Pippa’s plans put his practice and the village fete under threat.

Can she turn the fete into a success and win back the villagers’ approval? And will Pippa unstick herself from her demanding family enough to go after what she needs?

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Pippa and her daughter Harriet arrive in Hartfell to sell an inherited farmhouse but soon find themselves drawn to the charming village. Pippa clashes with Gil, the local vet who lives in the farmhouse, while Harriet bonds with a local boy and helps at the animal sanctuary. Village tensions rise due to Pippa’s rockstar father’s past, but a special performance by her famous brother may help mend relationships. As Pippa uncovers family secrets and warms to Gil, she must decide where her future lies. A heartwarming tale of love, second chances, and community, with humor and vivid rural charm.

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Suddenly Maddy is right there… in her own future. And it’s all wrong, yet again.

It happens to her every time. When the kisses lead to the bedroom, just when she thinks she might have found the one… Just for a split second, Maddy disappears, and she finds that she’s living her own life. But ten years from now.

She’s only there for a little while. But each time, it’s long enough to know that she doesn’t want to be any of those versions of Maddy. Because every man she falls for seems to lead her to a life that is just… wrong.

Until she meets Oliver. And the vision of what lies ahead for them is happy. A little girl runs around, her braids flying behind her, giggling about how she wants sausages for dinner. She has eyes just like Oliver’s.

There’s just one catch. If Maddy wants the life she’s seeing with Oliver, she realises she has to break his heart now…

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This novel presents a unique and thought-provoking premise, following Maddy as she experiences time jumps and glimpses into possible futures. Her journey, particularly in navigating her chaotic love life and evolving career, offers an intriguing exploration of life’s unpredictability.

One of the book’s strongest aspects is its realistic portrayal of dreams and ambitions, such as Maddy’s transition from struggling actress to screenwriter and Henry’s unfulfilled football aspirations due to injury. However, the romance between Maddy and Oliver falls short, as the moral dilemma surrounding their relationship feels unsatisfying and underdeveloped.

Despite its creative concept, the novel’s brevity limits its ability to fully explore key themes and plot points. Unresolved elements, such as the significance of Isla’s name and Maddy’s visions involving her mother, leave gaps in the story.

Overall, this book is an ambitious and imaginative read that could have benefited from more depth.

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