A Girl’s Best Friend
On sale
22nd January 2026
Price: £9.99
Welcome to your new cottage in the country – complete with grumpy vet, village gossip and a very muddy dog . . .
Heartbroken city girl Ella has retreated to her godmother’s countryside home, determined to heal in peace.
But the village locals – and a very mischievous Labrador named Tess – have other plans. As she’s forced into wellies and fresh air, Ella meets people who make her question everything – and everyone – she thought she wanted.
And when an unexpected face from her past appears, Ella is faced with a choice: return home to the future she always dreamed of, or take a leap of faith and follow the muddy pawprints towards a life – and love – she never expected to find…
From the globally bestselling author comes a gorgeously romantic tale set in an idyllic countryside village – perfect for fans of Phillipa Ashley, Sarah Morgan and Jill Mansell.
*Previously published under the name Jules Wake.*
Heartbroken city girl Ella has retreated to her godmother’s countryside home, determined to heal in peace.
But the village locals – and a very mischievous Labrador named Tess – have other plans. As she’s forced into wellies and fresh air, Ella meets people who make her question everything – and everyone – she thought she wanted.
And when an unexpected face from her past appears, Ella is faced with a choice: return home to the future she always dreamed of, or take a leap of faith and follow the muddy pawprints towards a life – and love – she never expected to find…
From the globally bestselling author comes a gorgeously romantic tale set in an idyllic countryside village – perfect for fans of Phillipa Ashley, Sarah Morgan and Jill Mansell.
*Previously published under the name Jules Wake.*
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Reviews
A lovely, touching, uplifting read with a very likeable heroine and a dishy vet - and delightful dogs
I love getting lost in a Jules Wake book . . . A heart-warming tale of finding yourself, and falling in love with life again
Funny, clever and romantic
Heart-warming
I completely and utterly enjoyed this book