Westenbury Books – serie

Julie Houston's novels are heart-warming, full of joy and completely addictive. Charlie Maddison loves being an architect in London, but when she finds out her boyfriend, Dominic, is actually married, she runs back to the beautiful countryside of Westenbury and her parents. Charlie's sister Daisy, a landscape gardener, is also back home in desperate need of company and some fun. Their great-grandmother, Madge – now in her early nineties – reveals she has a house, Holly Close Farm, mysteriously abandoned over sixty years ago, and persuades the girls to project manage its renovation. As work gets underway, the sisters start uncovering their family's history, and the dark secrets that are hidden at the Farm. A heart-breaking tale of wartime romance, jealousy and betrayal slowly emerges, but with a moral at its end: true love can withstand any obstacle, and, before long, Charlie dares to believe in love again too... Perfect for fans of Phillipa Ashley, Katie Fforde and Jill Mansell.

Julie Houston''s novels are heart-warming, full of joy and completely addictive. Charlie Maddison loves being an architect in London, but when she finds out her boyfriend, Dominic, is actually married, she runs back to the beautiful countryside of Westenbury and her parents. Charlie''s sister Daisy, a landscape gardener, is also back home in desperate need of company and some fun. Their great-grandmother, Madge – now in her early nineties – reveals she has a house, Holly Close Farm, mysteriously abandoned over sixty years ago, and persuades the girls to project manage its renovation. As work gets underway, the sisters start uncovering their family''s history, and the dark secrets that are hidden at the Farm. A heart-breaking tale of wartime romance, jealousy and betrayal slowly emerges, but with a moral at its end: true love can withstand any obstacle, and, before long, Charlie dares to believe in love again too... Perfect for fans of Phillipa Ashley, Katie Fforde and Jill Mansell.

When Jennifer goes up to Cambridge University with her head full of the Romantic Poets, she never dreams that she will find her very own Byron. But then she meets gorgeous actor Laurie Lewis, and finds herself living a real-life love poem.Fifteen years and two children later, Jennifer and Laurie''s relationship is starting to feel more like an epic tragedy. After a series of revelations turn her world upside down, Jennifer will do anything to keep her family together – even if it means moving hundreds of miles away to Laurie''s childhood home in Westenbury, Yorkshire.As she reluctantly enters into village life – complete with interfering in-laws, new friends and a surprise delivery of alpacas – Jennifer is amazed to find herself feeling happy for the first time in years. But the village holds one last, devastating secret and Jennifer must decide once and for all what she wants her future to hold.Praise for Julie Houston: ''A warm, funny story of sisters and the secrets they keep'' Sheila O''Flanagan''Warm, funny and well written, with a page-turning plot, this book has everything! I loved it!'' Katie Fforde''Julie Houston at her best – heartfelt and hilarious'' Sandy Barker''Laugh-out-loud hilarious and heartwarming!'' Mandy Baggot''This book is an absolute gigglefest with characters you''ll fall in love with!'' Katie Ginger

Winner of the RNA 2021 Sapere Books Popular Romantic Fiction Award 'A warm, funny story of sisters and the secrets they keep' Sheila O'Flanagan. 'Warm, funny and well written, with a page-turning plot, this book has everything! I loved it!' Katie Fforde. The four Sutherland sisters have all had very different paths in life, but one secret and a slighty tense production of Jesus Christ Superstar are about to bring them all back together again... When the news that pop-superstar Lexia Sutherland is returning to Westenbury, not everyone is thrilled by the news – including Lexia. There are too many memories she doesn't need to face – or need re-surfacing. Meanwhile, Juno Sutherland just wants a little peace and quiet. As the local village doctor, she's got her priorities in order; kids, job, husband, tenacious pony, a role in the village musical... So when the sexy new locum turns up – and steals her office – the last thing she needed was to be hit with rising temperatures and an over-active imagination. Will these sisters be able to uncover the past, deal with the future and put on the performance of a lifetime? Praise for Julie Houston: 'Julie Houston at her best – heartfelt and hilarious' Sandy Barker'Laugh-out-loud hilarious and heartwarming!' Mandy Baggot'This book is an absolute gigglefest with characters you'll fall in love with!' Katie Ginger'Without a doubt a five-star read' NetGalley Reviewer'Absolutely LOVED it' NetGalley Reviewer'An excellent read, highly recommended' NetGalley Reviewer

'A joyful, feel-good story with characters you'll love. Bravo!' - Faith Hogan, bestselling author of The Ladies' Midnight Swimming Club'Full of heart – a joyful read' - Mandy Baggot, bestselling author of Staying Out for the Summer'The perfect mix of love, family and friendship – a lovely, engaging read' - Bella Osborne, bestselling author of The LibraryJoining the family business was never going to be easy... Frankie Piccione is done running away from her responsibilities – well, for now, anyway. Two years after fleeing Westenbury with a shattered heart, it's time to return and take up her place on the board of the family business. Piccione's Pickles and Preserves is floundering, and Frankie knows she can turn it around.But with her brother Luca and the new, rather attractive, Cameron Mancini watching her every move, she's going to have to come up with something special to persuade them that she belongs on the board just as much as they do.With the help of her Aunt Pam and best friend Daisy, Frankie begins to thrive with her new sense of purpose. Until someone from her past walks right back into her life and threatens to ruin everything...Perfect for fans of Heidi Swain, Milly Johnson and Cathy Bramley.Praise for Julie Houston: 'A warm, funny story of sisters and the secrets they keep' Sheila O'Flanagan'Warm, funny and well written, with a page-turning plot, this book has everything! I loved it!' Katie Fforde'Julie Houston at her best – heartfelt and hilarious' Sandy Barker'Laugh-out-loud hilarious and heartwarming!' Mandy Baggot'This book is an absolute gigglefest with characters you'll fall in love with!' Katie Ginger

'A joyful, feel-good story with characters you'll love. Bravo!' - Faith Hogan, bestselling author of The Ladies' Midnight Swimming Club'Full of heart – a joyful read' - Mandy Baggot, bestselling author of Staying Out for the Summer'The perfect mix of love, family and friendship – a lovely, engaging read' - Bella Osborne, bestselling author of The LibraryJoining the family business was never going to be easy... Frankie Piccione is done running away from her responsibilities – well, for now, anyway. Two years after fleeing Westenbury with a shattered heart, it's time to return and take up her place on the board of the family business. Piccione's Pickles and Preserves is floundering, and Frankie knows she can turn it around.But with her brother Luca and the new, rather attractive, Cameron Mancini watching her every move, she's going to have to come up with something special to persuade them that she belongs on the board just as much as they do.With the help of her Aunt Pam and best friend Daisy, Frankie begins to thrive with her new sense of purpose. Until someone from her past walks right back into her life and threatens to ruin everything...Perfect for fans of Heidi Swain, Milly Johnson and Cathy Bramley.Praise for Julie Houston: 'A warm, funny story of sisters and the secrets they keep' Sheila O'Flanagan'Warm, funny and well written, with a page-turning plot, this book has everything! I loved it!' Katie Fforde'Julie Houston at her best – heartfelt and hilarious' Sandy Barker'Laugh-out-loud hilarious and heartwarming!' Mandy Baggot'This book is an absolute gigglefest with characters you'll fall in love with!' Katie Ginger

When Jennifer goes up to Cambridge University with her head full of the Romantic Poets, she never dreams that she will find her very own Byron. But then she meets gorgeous actor Laurie Lewis, and finds herself living a real-life love poem.Fifteen years and two children later, Jennifer and Laurie's relationship is starting to feel more like an epic tragedy. After a series of revelations turn her world upside down, Jennifer will do anything to keep her family together – even if it means moving hundreds of miles away to Laurie's childhood home in Westenbury, Yorkshire.As she reluctantly enters into village life – complete with interfering in-laws, new friends and a surprise delivery of alpacas – Jennifer is amazed to find herself feeling happy for the first time in years. But the village holds one last, devastating secret and Jennifer must decide once and for all what she wants her future to hold.Praise for Julie Houston: 'A warm, funny story of sisters and the secrets they keep' Sheila O'Flanagan'Warm, funny and well written, with a page-turning plot, this book has everything! I loved it!' Katie Fforde'Julie Houston at her best – heartfelt and hilarious' Sandy Barker'Laugh-out-loud hilarious and heartwarming!' Mandy Baggot'This book is an absolute gigglefest with characters you'll fall in love with!' Katie Ginger

Fans of Katie Fforde, Phillipa Ashley and The Vicar of Dibley will love this heartwarming and witty novel from Julie Houston.Three devoted sisters... One complicated family.When Rosa Quinn left her childhood home in Westenbury, she never expected to return over a decade later as the village vicar. But after a health scare and catching her boyfriend cheating, Rosa jumps at the chance to start over and live closer to her triplet sisters Eva and Hannah.But Rosa''s isn''t the only old face in the village, and when her role in the parish throws her into the path of her ex, she begins to wonder if she''s made a terrible mistake. Meanwhile, Eva and Hannah face their own troubles, as secrets about their family threaten to emerge.Can Rosa make a life for herself in Westenbury? Or will the sisters discover you can''t run away from the past?***Praise for The Village Vicar:''Hilarious and full of heart, I couldn''t put it down!'' Faith Hogan''A rollercoaster of a read that will have you laughing out loud and then moments later holding back tears. Witty, poignant - a real treasure.'' Linn B. Halton''A gorgeous story about the ties that bind us... a page-turning, captivating family drama with a hefty dose of laughs'' Sandy BarkerPraise for Julie Houston''s books: ''A warm, funny story of sisters and the secrets they keep'' Sheila O''Flanagan ''Warm, funny and well written, with a page turning plot, this book has everything! I loved it!'' Katie Fforde ''Julie Houston at her best – heartfelt and hilarious'' Sandy Barker ''Laugh-out-loud hilarious and heartwarming!'' Mandy Baggot ''This book is an absolute gigglefest with characters you''ll fall in love with!'' Katie Ginger

** Pre-order A WEDDING AT HEATHERLY HALL, the new cosy village romance from Julie Houston, now! **Fans of Katie Fforde, Phillipa Ashley and The Vicar of Dibley will love this heartwarming and witty new novel from Julie Houston.Three devoted sisters... One complicated family.After the untimely death of their biological father, triplets Eva, Rosa and Hannah find themselves the unlikely owners of Heatherly Hall, the vast manor house overlooking their home village of Westenbury. But the beautiful house comes with almost as much baggage as it does land, not least high running costs and expectations. It''s up to the sisters to find a way to keep Heatherly Hall going and, most importantly, in the family.But with drama in their private lives and secrets about to emerge, can the sisters stick together to focus on the task at hand?Praise for Julie Houston''s books: ''A warm, funny story of sisters and the secrets they keep'' Sheila O''Flanagan ''Warm, funny and well written, with a page-turning plot, this book has everything! I loved it!'' Katie Fforde ''Julie Houston at her best – heartfelt and hilarious'' Sandy Barker ''Laugh-out-loud hilarious and heartwarming!'' Mandy Baggot ''This book is an absolute gigglefest with characters you''ll fall in love with!'' Katie Ginger

''Julie Houston has blown it out of the park again with this fabulous book.'' - Amazon reviewer, 5****Romantic entanglements, A-list weddings and missing diamonds... it''s going to be a busy spring in Westenbury!Sisters Hannah, Rosa, and Eva are on a mission to sustain picturesque Heatherly Hall, in Yorkshire''s Westenbury village. So when they hear the legend of the Jet Set – a necklace with a rare diamond, commissioned by royalty and hidden in their hall – they plan a fundraiser: an Agatha-Christie style am-dram production and treasure hunt.As if that weren''t enough, music superstar Drew Livingston and Bollywood legend Aditi Sharma have chosen their hall for a wedding in just six weeks'' time, and the pressure is mounting to pull off the wedding of the decade. Staging the play, unravelling the mystery of the diamond, and meeting the demands of an A-list bride and groom without their lives unravelling seems impossible. But these three sisters know that with family by your side, anything can be overcome...Perfect for fans of Katie Fforde, Jill Mansell, and anyone who loves a warm and witty romance with a dash of intrigue.***Readers LOVE Julie Houston:''Julie Houston has blown it out of the park again with this fabulous book, just perfect for curling up in front of the fire with, or on a sun bed at the beach or for a lovely pick-you-up at the end of a hard day.'' - Amazon reviewer 5*''Perfect escapism, lovely characters and a story line that keeps the reader entertained.'' - Amazon reviewer, 5*''Engaging, more than a touch chaotic, emotional at times, and extremely funny – this book really is the author at her wonderful best...'' - Amazon reviewer, 5*''This is a lovely, warm story that will keep you glued to the page from start to finish.'' - Amazon reviewer, 5*''A perfect blend of warmth, wit and charm.'' - Amazon reviewer, 5*

'Julie Houston has blown it out of the park again with this fabulous book.' - Amazon reviewer, 5****Romantic entanglements, A-list weddings and missing diamonds... it's going to be a busy spring in Westenbury!Sisters Hannah, Rosa, and Eva are on a mission to sustain picturesque Heatherly Hall, in Yorkshire's Westenbury village. So when they hear the legend of the Jet Set – a necklace with a rare diamond, commissioned by royalty and hidden in their hall – they plan a fundraiser: an Agatha-Christie style am-dram production and treasure hunt.As if that weren't enough, music superstar Drew Livingston and Bollywood legend Aditi Sharma have chosen their hall for a wedding in just six weeks' time, and the pressure is mounting to pull off the wedding of the decade. Staging the play, unravelling the mystery of the diamond, and meeting the demands of an A-list bride and groom without their lives unravelling seems impossible. But these three sisters know that with family by your side, anything can be overcome...Perfect for fans of Katie Fforde, Jill Mansell, and anyone who loves a warm and witty romance with a dash of intrigue.***Readers LOVE Julie Houston:'Julie Houston has blown it out of the park again with this fabulous book, just perfect for curling up in front of the fire with, or on a sun bed at the beach or for a lovely pick-you-up at the end of a hard day.' - Amazon reviewer 5*'Perfect escapism, lovely characters and a story line that keeps the reader entertained.' - Amazon reviewer, 5*'Engaging, more than a touch chaotic, emotional at times, and extremely funny – this book really is the author at her wonderful best...' - Amazon reviewer, 5*'This is a lovely, warm story that will keep you glued to the page from start to finish.' - Amazon reviewer, 5*'A perfect blend of warmth, wit and charm.' - Amazon reviewer, 5*