A BRAND NEW brillianty funny, smart, romantic read from Heidi Stephens, perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan, Jill Mansell and Catherine Walsh. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐' Witty, wise and romantic . Escapist fiction at its absolute best' KATIE FFORDE When an unexpected inheritance changes everything... At forty-three, Meg’s life has drifted off course. Living back with her parents, with her career on hold, and making ends meet walking other people’s dogs, her days are quiet, simple – and slowly running out of meaning. But everything changes when one of her clients dies and inexplicably leaves Meg her beautiful Cotswold house…along with three gloriously unruly dogs, and a note bearing the name of the local vet: Ed . Ed is kind, intuitive, and frustratingly off-limits. But as Meg steps into a life she never asked for – surrounded by muddy boots, horses, and the weight of someone else's legacy – she begins to realise this unexpected inheritance might just be the greatest gift of all. A heartwarming and hilarious story about reinvention, new friendships, and discovering that the best chapters in life can begin in your forties. Praise for Heidi Stephens: 'Witty, wise and romantic. Escapist fiction at it's absolute best' KATIE FFORDE ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Fun, sexy, and wonderfully escapist, this was a thoroughly enjoyable read!' EMILY STONE ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The blast of escapism we all need right now!' FIONA GIBSON ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The perfect escape for anybody who loves a swoon-worthy hero and a fabulous setting!' ZARA STONELEY ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐