The Guest Cottage

About the book

‘A fantastic book that will stir up all of your emotions!! Make sure you have enough time to fully immerse yourself in this story. You’ll be itching to dive back in as soon as you’re done!’ —Susan Mallery, bestselling author of The Guest Cottage

Marlow Heddings is embarking on a fresh start. She’s carried the pain of her husband Dylan’s affair with a younger woman—and the pressures of his family’s influential Chicago company—for far too long. Now, following yet another heartbreaking turn of events, she’s determinedly moving forward.

Upon her arrival in the quaint town of Bramble, Kentucky, Marlow embraces her newfound independence, trading her business attire for sundresses . . . and exploring potential locations for her dream boutique. The highlight of her new beginning is her charming cottage overlooking the lake—and its handsome landlord, former Marine Cort Easton. Before she knows it, they’re enjoying morning coffee by the dock and watching fireflies twinkle at night. Marlow’s fresh start feels like a fairytale.

But suddenly, Pixie Nolan appears at her door. Bearing a shocking secret.

To Marlow’s surprise, the ‘other woman’ in Dylan’s life is a desperate nineteen-year-old girl, penniless, exhausted, and abandoned by her family. Defying the demands of her scheming in-laws, and defying her own expectations, Marlow decides to set down roots in Bramble and assist Pixie in getting back on her feet. Their paths will eventually diverge. But compassion has a way of creating strong connections. As Marlow forms a bond with the hardworking, devoted young woman, she becomes a sort of older sister to Pixie.

Now, with each new day, Marlow wakes up to the life she was always meant to lead, one filled with deepening relationships, steadfast friendship . . . and perhaps even a second shot at love.