{"product_id":"9781035914685-second-act-at-appleton-green","title":"Second Act at Appleton Green","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn absolutely heartwarming and uplifting romance about family, love and starting over\u003cbr\u003eA touching story of love, sorrow and finding your voice, perfect for fans of Jenny Colgan and Trisha Ashley.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen the curtains close, a new beginning waits in the wings\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter losing her voice before the audition of a lifetime, West End hopeful Lily Baxter flees to the one place that’s always felt like home: her grandmother Violet’s cosy cottage in the heart of Appleton Green.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViolet is overjoyed to have Lily back under her roof, even if it’s not under the happiest of circumstances. As Lily muddles through lost dreams and what-ifs, Violet is quietly nursing her own worries—and hoping this unexpected visit might help them both them heal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen charming local nurse Nick encourages Lily to join the village’s amateur dramatics group, she reluctantly agrees — and soon finds herself swept up in script readings, prop-painting parties, and something that feels a lot like falling in love.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs opening night draws near, Lily must decide where her heart truly lies: back in the bright lights of London, or centre stage in Appleton Green.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e***\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for fans of:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCosy romance\u003cbr\u003eSmall-town settings\u003cbr\u003eStories about starting over\u003cbr\u003eFamily love\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e***\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReaders LOVE Second Act at Appleton Green:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'This is a proper cute read that is \u003cb\u003eperfect for reading curled up on the sofa \u003c\/b\u003ewith a cup of tea.' - \u003cb\u003eNetGalley reviewer, 5*\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A \u003cb\u003edelightful \u003c\/b\u003eread.' \u003cb\u003eNetGalley reviewer, 5*\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A rare book makes me cry. It is a story about finding the confidence to be yourself. \u003cb\u003eA beautful story\u003c\/b\u003e.' - \u003cb\u003eNetGalley reviewer, 5*\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55147274666358,"sku":"9781035914685","price":8.37,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_38974710_9d69f043-7d88-4e13-b5bb-92e8cf469d39.jpg?v=1765419959","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781035914685-second-act-at-appleton-green","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}