September 27, 2026 – My Sanctuary

After a disastrous one-night stand, a last-minute destination wedding seems like the perfect escape. Until she sees the sleeping arrangements…

Wedding photographer Mira Maxwell thought hooking up with Hudson Hayes—the charming bartender who’s been making her laugh for weeks—was the perfect escape from her imploding career. But when she wakes up in the morning, she discovers he isn’t quite as strings-free as he appeared…

Desperate to get away, Mira accepts a last-minute invitation to shoot a friend’s wedding in the Grand Tetons. But Hudson is one of the guests. And to make it even more awkward? She has to share a room with him…and his girlfriend.

Hudson thought dealing with his clingy ex-girlfriend would be the worst part of his stepbrother’s wedding. But after Mira turns up in his room, even disastrous boat trips, bear spray incidents, and escalating family drama can’t hold a candle to his biggest challenge: proving himself to Mira.

At a wedding where everything’s gone wrong, the question is: can anything go right?

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This book is about unexpected love, emotional vulnerability, and the chaos that unfolds when two people with undeniable chemistry are forced to confront what went wrong between them. It delivers a romance that feels deeply authentic, blending heartfelt emotion with laugh-out-loud comedy in the most effortless way.

Mira and Hudson share the kind of connection that grows quietly through late-night conversations and familiar routines, making their relationship feel intimate long before romance truly begins. Their misunderstanding adds emotional tension without feeling overly dramatic, and being thrown together again at a destination wedding in Wyoming creates the perfect setup for awkward encounters, hilarious disasters, and unresolved feelings.

What makes this story stand out is the way love is portrayed not as something grand and unrealistic, but as comfort, understanding, and choosing someone fully despite imperfections. The wedding chaos keeps the story entertaining, while the emotional depth gives it lasting impact.

The writing is warm, witty, and incredibly immersive, with characters whose fears, hopes, and personal growth feel real. This is a romance filled with humor, heart, and beautifully messy moments.

Forced proximity

Destination wedding

One night stand

Second chance romance

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She can plan everyone else’s happy ever after… but what about her own?

Ellie thought she was starting over. After her long-term relationship collapses and her career implodes, she was braving a new chapter on her own, setting up a wedding planning business in her beautiful Cotswold village.

But when her ex walks away with almost everything she owns, Ellie’s carefully rebuilt world begins to crack. Just as she’s clinging to her last lifeline, planning her first wedding at the idyllic Pennycress Inn, fate throws the biggest complication yet into her path.

Murray. The man who broke her heart. The love she never truly let go.

Murray is back, working as a carpenter at the inn, and determined to ‘clear the air’. As the days tick forwards towards the Pennycress wedding, Ellie must juggle the needs of her clients with new revelations from her old love, and a fresh spark of hope…

Could first love finally become forever love?

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My Review

This book is about Ellie, who is forced to rebuild her life after her boyfriend’s betrayal, a collapsed business partnership, and the daunting challenge of starting her own wedding planning venture from scratch. Sarah Hope delivers a heartwarming contemporary romance set in the beloved Pennycress Inn world, where fresh starts, community spirit, and emotional healing take centre stage. Ellie’s journey is especially compelling as she moves from heartbreak and uncertainty toward confidence, independence, and self-belief, making her an easy character to root for throughout.

The second chance romance between Ellie and Murray adds real emotional depth to the story. Their shared past lingers in every interaction, creating a gentle tension filled with unresolved feelings, nostalgia, and tender vulnerability. Murray’s return to the village stirs up old emotions for Ellie, and their gradual reconnection feels both realistic and satisfying rather than rushed.

The setting is another highlight, with its cosy village charm, scenic countryside backdrop, and dreamy wedding preparations bringing warmth to every chapter. Familiar characters from previous instalments, including Laura and Jackson, add a comforting sense of continuity and community.

Overall, this is a beautifully uplifting read full of friendship, romance, and hope, perfect for fans of cosy small-town love stories and emotional second chances.

Second Chance Romance

First Love Reunited

Small-Town Romance

Fresh Start

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