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New Beginnings on Railway Lane: An uplifting rural romantic read from Alison Sherlock

15 Ratings

3.6

Series

2 of 4

Duration
8H 30min
Language
English
Format
Category

Fiction

A feel-good story of new beginnings set in an idyllic English country village by top 50 bestselling author Alison Sherlock. Welcome back to Railway Lane.

When high flying, workaholic Katy Smith is suddenly made redundant, she needs to find a job fast!

After mistakenly answering an advert online, she quickly realises that the rundown railway station in sleepy Cranfield isn’t the 5-star London hotels she’s used to working in!

But a job’s a job. Right?

Chef Ryan Connelly is having a crisis of confidence after his Italian dream turns sour.

Returning home to try to pick up the pieces of his parents broken marriage, he soon discovers that his family home, the railway station, is close to financial ruin Can Katy use all of her skills and find a way to save the railway station?

And can Ryan rediscover his passion of cooking once more?

As winter in Cranfield begins to sprinkle its magic, perhaps Katy and Ryan can find their very own new beginning on Railway Lane.

A cosy, heartwarming story perfect for fans of Holly Martin and Cathy Bramley

Readers love Alison Sherlock:

'Glorious escapism. Uplifting, heartwarming and joyful. Alison Sherlock writes with a warmth and lightness of touch' Kerry Fisher

'A lovely story of finding yourself and discovering what home means. I couldn’t stop turning the pages. Loved it.' Jessica Redland

'It felt like revisiting old friends and meeting some new ones! Alison has a great cast of characters as always' 5 Star Reader Review

'I really loved reading this book. A feel good story that left a warm feeling in my heart' 5 Star Reader Review

'She creates a world that is so good to escape to that you don’t want to leave' 5 Star Reader Review

© 2023 Boldwood Books (Audiobook): 9781804264386
© 2023 Boldwood Books (Ebook): 9781804264447

Release date

Audiobook: 16 June 2023
Ebook: 16 June 2023

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