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Starting Over at Acorn Cottage

By: Kate Forster
Narrated by: Francesca Waite
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A heartwarming, uplifting village romance for fans of Holly Martin, Tilly Tennant and Cathy Bramley.

Buying a thatched cottage in the country may not be the usual cure for a broken heart. But after Clara Maxwell finds out her boyfriend and best friend have been sneaking around behind her back, packing her bags and leaving everything in London behind feels like it's the only way forward. When Henry Garnett, her (rather handsome) new contractor, turns up with his little daughter Pansy and a van shaped like a cottage in tow, she isn't sure whether to laugh or cry. What on earth has she gotten herself into? Still, there is something strangely lovable about the people in the little village of Merryknowe, from Rachel Brown, the quiet, lonely girl who bakes magical confections for the tearooms, to Tassie McIver, a little old lady with a lot of wisdom and a penchant for reading tea leaves. With all the heartbreak of the year behind her, could Acorn Cottage be the fresh start Clara so desperately wants?

©2021 Kate Forster (P)2021 W F Howes
Contemporary Women's Fiction Feel-Good Heartfelt

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"Charming and totally absorbing [...] I could not put this down!" (Holly Martin)

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Good listening and story.

Enjoyable. Good storyline. Thought provoking. Nice to listen to something with happy ending. Good author. This is the fourth of her books I have read. Looking forward to her next.

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It made me happy because it was so believable..

I disliked that it was ended. The characters were normal with dreams, some regrets, just as we all have. I recognised people types from my own country village and thst made me smile. Thank the Lord I know people like them especially Tassi.

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Lovely gentle story to hear after a listening a power story. Could of had more indept

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Such a cute story

I love Kate Forster’s novels. They are so cute without being over the top. I look forward to reading more.

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brilliant!

I do believe I have a new favourite author! I didn't want it to end, I could have continued listening for an entire year. looking forward to more of Kate's books appearing on Audible

excellent narration too, really felt the characters

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This book was an absolute joy to listen to despite covering some difficult subjects such as loss and abuse. I was alternately laughing or crying at the antics of the characters who brought life to the story. Fabulous narration of so many characters.

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A Wonderful Story

It a wonderful story I was completely hooked. The narrator was excellent too. I haven't read any of Kate Forster's book but I will definitely be reading all she has written. I thoroughly enjoyed the read. I am a budding author myself and on my first book. If I can write something like this story I will be so pleased. Well Done Kate.

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Another magical book

loved it as I have all the others I have read by this author. i enjoy the magic woven through the stories about relateable people. thank you.

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a great storyline with believable characters. I'm now a follower of this author! highly recommend

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starting over

a lovely story from start to finish I recommend reading it . love, sorry happiness, and new beginning

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