Laughter & Love in Nettleford-on-the-Wold
(2026)(The second book in the Escape to... Nettleford-on-the-Wold series)
A novel by Sarah Hope
Four friends. Four heartwarming romances. One unforgettable village.
Welcome to Nettleford-on-the-Wold, a Cotswold village where friendships last a lifetime, the kettle’s always on, and love might be just around the corner.
When Gemma Murray agrees to look after her friend Hannah’s dog, she expects muddy walks, early mornings and, perhaps a little chaos. What she doesn’t expect is to find her new boss, Jonathan Higgs, appearing on her doorstep in the middle of night with a complaint and a determined glare.
After discovering Jonathan is her new neighbour, Gemma can’t seem to do anything right, at the school where she works or at home. But when she uncovers the truth that Woodland Primary is in serious financial trouble, she refuses to stand by and watch it fail.
Working together to save the school means late nights, difficult decisions… and seeing a very different side of the supposedly grumpy headteacher.
Getting closer to him was never part of Gemma’s plan. And neither was falling for her boss.
Return to Nettleford-on-the-Wold in the second book of Sarah Hope’s charming series—full of friendship, fresh starts, and a love story that proves even the grumpiest hearts can soften.
Perfect for readers who love grumpy/sunshine romance, small-town settings, and heartwarming love stories with a guaranteed happily ever after.
Genre: Romance
Welcome to Nettleford-on-the-Wold, a Cotswold village where friendships last a lifetime, the kettle’s always on, and love might be just around the corner.
When Gemma Murray agrees to look after her friend Hannah’s dog, she expects muddy walks, early mornings and, perhaps a little chaos. What she doesn’t expect is to find her new boss, Jonathan Higgs, appearing on her doorstep in the middle of night with a complaint and a determined glare.
After discovering Jonathan is her new neighbour, Gemma can’t seem to do anything right, at the school where she works or at home. But when she uncovers the truth that Woodland Primary is in serious financial trouble, she refuses to stand by and watch it fail.
Working together to save the school means late nights, difficult decisions… and seeing a very different side of the supposedly grumpy headteacher.
Getting closer to him was never part of Gemma’s plan. And neither was falling for her boss.
Return to Nettleford-on-the-Wold in the second book of Sarah Hope’s charming series—full of friendship, fresh starts, and a love story that proves even the grumpiest hearts can soften.
Perfect for readers who love grumpy/sunshine romance, small-town settings, and heartwarming love stories with a guaranteed happily ever after.
Genre: Romance