Clementine Cove Series by Emily Harvale

Elodie Abbott loves Christmas, so she’s not exactly thrilled when best friend, Iris asks her to go to a village Elodie’s never heard of just as the festive season kicks off, to help Iris sort out her recently deceased, Uncle Stanley’s cottage.At least there’s an upside. Clementine Cottage is grander than it sounds; the village is idyllic and Archer Rhodes, the owner of the village pub, The Bow and Quiver, is seriously hot. But it doesn’t take a genius to work out Uncle Stanley wasn’t popular... moreElodie Abbott loves Christmas, so she’s not exactly thrilled when best friend, Iris asks her to go to a village Elodie’s never heard of just as the festive season kicks off, to help Iris sort out her recently deceased, Uncle Stanley’s cottage.At least there’s an upside. Clementine Cottage is grander than it sounds; the village is idyllic and Archer Rhodes, the owner of the village pub, The Bow and Quiver, is seriously hot. But it doesn’t take a genius to work out Uncle Stanley wasn’t popular.When Elodie and Iris discover Stanley’s been keeping more than a close eye on all the villagers, they soon start to understand why. Everyone in Clementine Cove appears to have a secret – including Archer Rhodes. And Stanley knew them all.Elodie and Iris begin to unwrap the village mysteries, but now Elodie’s hiding something of her own. She’s falling for the gorgeous but equally stand-offish Archer, and that could be a problem. Especially if Archer’s secret is as bad as she and Iris believe.But as the temperature plummets, and the village is blanketed in snow, things soon warm up in Archer’s pub. And with the Christmas festivities in full swing, will Elodie and Iris uncover more than they expect beneath the twinkling lights and Christmas sparkle in Clementine Cove? less

Welcome back to Clementine Cove.“A heartwarming, uplifting read, brimming over with romance.”Marian’s life isn’t going well. She’s been secretly in love with one man for most of it. Now he’s found ‘The One’ … and it isn’t Marian. But that’s not her only problem. She’s struggling to pay the bills for her business, Cove Café, and serious trouble is brewing.Marian needs a miracle. Or a Lottery jackpot win... moreWelcome back to Clementine Cove.“A heartwarming, uplifting read, brimming over with romance.”Marian’s life isn’t going well. She’s been secretly in love with one man for most of it. Now he’s found ‘The One’ … and it isn’t Marian. But that’s not her only problem. She’s struggling to pay the bills for her business, Cove Café, and serious trouble is brewing.Marian needs a miracle. Or a Lottery jackpot win. Otherwise, her café will have to close and all she’ll have then is a broken heart, a dwindling bank balance and secrets she’s trying to hide.Parker is making a fresh start. He’s been planning this for years and he’s finally on his way. As the captain of his own luxury motor yacht, he’ll soon be cruising the balmy waters of the Med with his wealthy clients. But as he navigates the English Channel, a storm is already looming.Parker doesn’t need severe weather forcing him to find a safe harbour. Or his crew threatening to leave. His dream of a new life is at risk of running aground – and it’s only the second day.‘Everything happens for a reason,’ Marian’s mum always said, along with, ‘Ask the Universe, and it will provide.’ Right now, asking the Universe might be Marian’s only hope. And possibly Parker’s, too. But perhaps Marian’s mum was right. Maybe things do happen for a reason. Marian and Parker are about to find out.This is book 2 in the Clementine Cove series, but each book can be read as a standalone. less