Starting Over at Acorn Cottage

By: Kate Forster

Narrated by: Francesca Waite

A heartwarming, uplifting village romance for fans of Holly Martin, Tilly Tennant and Cathy Bramley.

Buying a thatched cottage in the country may not be the usual cure for a broken heart. But after Clara Maxwell finds out her boyfriend and best friend have been sneaking around behind her back, packing her bags and leaving everything in London behind feels like it's the only way forward. When Henry Garnett, her (rather handsome) new contractor, turns up with his little daughter Pansy and a van shaped like a cottage in tow, she isn't sure whether to laugh or cry. What on earth has she gotten herself into? Still, there is something strangely lovable about the people in the little village of Merryknowe, from Rachel Brown, the quiet, lonely girl who bakes magical confections for the tearooms, to Tassie McIver, a little old lady with a lot of wisdom and a penchant for reading tea leaves. With all the heartbreak of the year behind her, could Acorn Cottage be the fresh start Clara so desperately wants?

©2021 Kate Forster (P)2021 W F Howes

Critic reviews

"Charming and totally absorbing [...] I could not put this down!" (Holly Martin)

Thank you.

If you find yourself living a life with more loss than happiness, more sorrow than joy… this book will give you the insight and inspiration that will head you in a new direction.
If you let hope in.

A Nice Story

This is a nice story and one that keeps the listener engaged the whole time. I loved the characters and the rural setting. The only thing that I found off putting was the editing. It was clearly recorded over several different sessions with different settings or a different studio used. The quality and volume of the narrator changes at regular intervals and it quite annoying when listening on good speakers in a quiet environment.

Other than that, this is a well narrated, well written book and was very enjoyable. I have listened to two novels by this author now, and will be listening to more in the future.

Lovely narrative and beautiful imagery!

Such a wonderful story despite the sad and ugly people who were encountered in the narrative!

loved this book!

I loved it all, and couldn't wait to get to my story!
I hated it coming to an end!
like a little vacation ❤️

Don't forget who you love, and always let them know,

Don't let any one beat you down, 😭😭 surround your self with real family and friends