A Cottage in the Country by Katie Fforde

I was so excited to get my hands on another Katie Fforde book. Whenever I pick one up, I know I’m in for a feel‑good story filled with believable characters, gentle humour, and wonderfully down‑to‑earth plotlines. This one was no exception — it had that comforting, uplifting charm I’ve come to expect from her writing.

Hattie has her dream job — finding the perfect homes for other people and matching them with the places they’ve always longed for. The only snag is that her own dream cottage is currently lived in by a close friend. Thankfully, Luke, her oldest and most loyal companion, is always there to lend a hand and look out for her. But when Hattie’s sister suddenly leaves her teenage son in her care, and Hattie is forced to move out of her rental, life becomes far more complicated than she ever expected. Add in Hattie’s uncanny visions, and you’ve got a charming, feel‑good story that’s impossible to put down.

What makes this story especially delightful is the way Katie Fforde brings every character to life with such warmth and authenticity. Hattie, Luke, and the people who weave in and out of her world feel wonderfully real — relatable, flawed, and easy to root for. It’s that believable cast, combined with Fforde’s trademark charm, that turns this into the kind of uplifting read you finish with a smile.

 

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