A heartwarming story of friendship and new beginnings set in the sleepy village of Padcock.

What if your happy ending has been within your grasp all along?

Matilda Matthews has big dreams. But after being dumped via text and watching her rival get their artwork in a London exhibition before her, she's feeling awfully sorry for herself.

So she jumps at the chance to attend a birthday party in the idyllic village of Padcock. Because two famous artists are attending . . . And it can't hurt to hear their pearls of wisdom.

With a little extra help from Jay, her best friend's brother and dishy barman at the Spatchcock Inn, Matilda resolves to not give up on what she wants.

Then a shocking bombshell pushes her further into the embrace of Padcock . . . And Jay. But as Matilda settles into the quiet way of life in the little village, she begins to wonder if her London dream really is the true path to happiness.

Is it all just an impossible fantasy, or could Matilda get what she's always wanted and end up in the arms of the man of her dreams?

This utterly heartwarming and uplifting friend-to-lovers romance is perfect for fans of Jennifer Bohnet, Jo Bartlett, Jessica Redland, Sarah Hope, Ellie Henderson or Georgina Troy.