The Cottage - Hattie Thomas

When Chloe Carter swaps the chaos of London for the "peace" of rural Little Puddleton, she expects slow walks, fresh air, and maybe a charming sheepdog or two. What she gets instead is a crumbling Rose Cottage with plumbing older than her aunt's vintage handbag, a village full of deeply suspicious locals, and a self-appointed morality patrol led by the formidable Agnes.

Armed with nothing but a bright pink suitcase, a flair for the dramatic, and an endless supply of prosecco, Chloe sets out to make this sleepy village her home-whether it's ready for her or not. Between accidental feuds, glitter-fueled parties, and the occasional runaway badger, Chloe discovers that finding your place doesn't mean fitting in-it means standing out.

Witty, warm, and irresistibly chaotic, The Cottage is a sparkling celebration of second chances, unapologetic womanhood, and the glorious mess of starting over.