Summer at the Dog & Duck

The perfect summer read set in an idyllic rural town, from bestselling author of Maybe This Christmas? Ellie Browne has found happiness running the Dog & Duck pub in the idyllic village of Little Leyton. Her blossoming romance with handsome property developer Max Golding is going swimmingly, and with her new best friend, Digby the black Labrador, at her side, life couldn't be sweeter. But their peace is shattered when Max's younger sister, Katy, turns up unannounced with a whole heap of attitude. And Max's loyalties are stretched further when his glamorous ex Sasha reappears with a burgeoning secret. With the master of the manor preoccupied with the demands of his 'other women', Ellie's forced to consider if she has any role to play in Max's life or in the village of Little Leyton. Can Ellie get her life and relationship back on track in time for the summer charity ball at Braithwaite Manor? The perfect feel-good love story and the next stirring instalment in the Dog & Duck series. Fans of Cathy Bramley, Heidi Swain and Julie Houston won't be able to resist! 'A gorgeous setting and wonderful characters, just the loveliest place to cosy up and escape to' Beth Moran What readers love about Jill Steeples: 'I knew I was in safe hands from the very first page. Jill has such a fluid, easy way with words that I was drawn straight into the story' Sarah Bennett Lovely romantic story. Well worth reading, couldnt put it down once Id started it Reader Review It is always nice to escape with a good book and this book will whisk you away. A great, uplifting read that is sure to put a smile on your face Reader Review Jill Steeples experienced hand crafts perfect and engaging stories, well rounded characters and wonderful romance. I can wholeheartedly recommend any of Jills books to make you smile and feel a little warmer inside than when you began Reader Review 'Brilliant story. Got you hooked in from the beginning' Reader Review 'A lovely, feel-good story, with incredible characters' Reader Review