My Grandmother's Secret: Dovecote Cottages, Book 1

Grace clutches an old envelope to her chest with shaking hands. Will this change everything she knows about her grandmother? After her marriage ends, Grace returns to her late grandmother Lily's seaside cottage in the picturesque village of Dovecote, hoping that this beautiful place can heal her heart. But as she clears through a lifetime of treasured belongings, Grace discovers romantic letters from the Second World War, each signed 'Henri.' Hidden amongst the delicate paper is a single sealed envelope, addressed to Henri by Lily. But why did her grandmother never send it? Desperate for answers, Grace asks her ex-boyfriend and historian, James, to help. As they work together to find Henri, the mystery proves a welcome distraction from Grace's grief. And as they grow closer, Grace wonders if years of heartache could yet be unwritten… But just as their feelings resurface, Grace uncovers a heartbreaking secret that changes everything. Will Lily's past give Grace the strength she needs to take a second chance on love? Or will Grace be forced to confront a secret of her own, which will tear her and James apart forever? An utterly gripping, emotional, and uplifting read about family secrets and second chances. Fans of Susanne O'Leary, Debbie Macomber, and Mary Alice Monroe will absolutely adore this tear-jerker. This book can be enjoyed as a standalone.

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Release date

Audiobook: December 2, 2025