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‘A well written and very intriguing tale that I really enjoyed.’ – Katie FfordeNominated in the Contemporary Romance category at the Romantic Novelists’ Association RoNA Awards 2016Kate Marshall is slowly getting her life back on track after losing her fiancé. As an author she has been able to hide herself away from the world and its expectations – but now one of her books has been optioned for a film and Hollywood suddenly comes knocking on her door.When Kate is given the opportunity to stay at a beautiful country retreat in the Cotswolds and concentrate on the screenplay, it’s an offer she can’t refuse. Though the last thing Kate expects is for Timothy Calder, A-list actor and leading man in the movie adaptation of her book, to turn up on her doorstep, hoping to lie low after his latest tabloid scandal.After a rocky start, they find they have a few things in common: a liking for Lady Grey tea, walnut whips and bad ‘knock knock’ jokes. Actually, the bad jokes are just Tim.As the sun begins to set on Sunset Cottage, an unlikely friendship begins to blossom…
A grieving author finds her solitude disrupted by a Hollywood star seeking refuge, leading to an unexpected connection. Kate Marshall, an author still mourning her fiancé, retreats to a Cotswolds cottage to focus on adapting her novel for film. Her carefully constructed peace is shattered when Timothy Calder, the film's leading man embroiled in a tabloid scandal, arrives seeking anonymity. Despite their vastly different worlds, they discover shared tastes and a surprising camaraderie, challenging Kate's resolve to remain isolated.
This novel was recognized with a nomination in the Contemporary Romance category at the Romantic Novelists’ Association RoNA Awards in 2016. Reader feedback highlights its well-written and intriguing narrative, suggesting a strong appeal within the romance genre. The story appears to balance themes of personal healing with the development of a new romantic connection. The premise sets up a classic enemies-to-lovers or opposites-attract dynamic, often found in popular contemporary romance.
Page Count:
384
Publication Date:
2015-01-01
Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN-10:
0008158630
ISBN-13:
9780008158637
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