CHRISTMASAfter a string of disastrous dates and losing her job at a top London hotel, Ruby Penrose retreats to her hometown in Cornwall. Her dreams of becoming a screenwriter have been shattered, Christmas is around the corner, and she's feeling lost and unsure what's next.Reality TV star, Jake Woodhouse, escapes to a remote Cornish cottage, seeking solitude after a very public heartbreak. With only his stubborn bulldog, Sherlock Bones, for company, peace and quiet is all he wants.But when Ruby and Jake are brought together by the magic of the festive season and the charm of the Little Cornish Gift Shop, they discover it is possible to learn to trust again, and that friendship can be the most valuable Christmas gift of all.SPRINGJake Woodhouse never planned to stay long at Driftwood Cottage but there's something about the coastal charm of Cornwall and his growing connection with Ruby Penrose that keeps him from leaving.For Ruby, being home feels like a fresh start. She's enjoying working at the Little Cornish Gift Shop, indulging in her nanna's baking, and spending time with Jake. Her creative spark has returned and life feels good—until a phone call from Jake's mother threatens to change everything.Jake realises he can't truly move forwards until he faces his past. Ruby knows it's for the best, but as she watches him go, she can't help wondering what might have happened if Jake had stayed…SUMMERSummer has come to Bothilde Bay and Ruby Penrose is savouring the calm pace of life in the Cornish village. Her friendship with Jake Woodhouse is blossoming into something more as they spend sun-filled days together.When a mysterious stranger arrives at the gift shop, Ruby is worried about her nanna's reaction. Why has this man's presence upset Harriet Martin and why is he so keen to speak to her?Jake has his own problems when his past as a reality TV star comes back to haunt him. Faced with a shocking revelation, he's forced to reconsider the life he's building in Cornwall. With secrets resurfacing and choices looming, Ruby must decide: will she open her heart to love or turn her back on Jake forever?Escape to the beautiful Cornish coast in this heart-warming tale of friendship, love and second chances.
