The School of Starting Over A perfectly uplifting, heart-warming read

Nell’s going back to school... but now she’s learning lessons of the heart Reception class teacher Nell Shackleton has a plan. At least, she had until she arrived at her new home of Humblebee Farm, a dilapidated farmhouse on the Yorkshire moors. But so what if the roof’s full of holes, the back door’s hanging off and there’s a sheep in the front room? Because sometimes a new beginning means starting at the bottom... right? Xander Scott is one of the youngest headteachers Leyholme Primary School has ever had. But managing over-zealous parents and their semi-feral kids proves a tricky task for shy Xander – as does keeping his mind on the job when his feelings for the new Reception teacher become more than strictly professional... At 43, Nell’s new friend Stevie Madeleine has given up on love. After losing her wife, Stevie’s decided that her four-year-old daughter Milly and cocker spaniel Red are the only girls she needs in her life. That is, until larger-than-life dog-walker Deb arrives on the scene. But will the secrets of Stevie’s past stop her new romance dead in its tracks? Meeting Xander and Stevie brings joy back into Nell’s life – but when old secrets start to surface, there may be some hard lessons to learn for them all... A gorgeously uplifting and hilarious romantic comedy that will delight fans of Milly Johnson, Holly Martin and Heidi Swain. Readers are loving The School of Starting Over!: ‘This is a book which has touched my heart on so many levels...A definite five star rating, although this absolutely magical and gorgeous read should be rated a lot higher than five stars. It is truly heartwarming and perfect.’ (5 stars) Reader review ‘This is a book which made me smile, made me have a tear in my eye, but most of all, this book made me want more. A heartwarming gem of a book’ (5 stars) Reader review ‘Utterly loved this book from start to finish. Hilarious, packed full of Yorkshire joy, sorrow and the stuff of real life, with stories and characters I have sown into my heart for safekeeping. Brilliant.’ (5 stars) Reader review ‘simply amazing! Completely took me by surprise...all these characters are well rounded, living and breathing humans who you could possibly find in your local pub. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this’ (5 stars) Reader review ‘I was expecting a sweet romance...What I got was so much more. This is a story with so much going on...Thoroughly enjoyed and recommended.’ (5 stars) Reader review ‘I love the warmth of this book, its uplifting nature...reading it is a hot chocolate on a cold night, a warm bath for aching limbs and the fluffiest blanket you can find.’ Reader review ‘I wish this town was real because I would move there without a hesitation! I love the characters. The romance and adventures that they had were ones that brought laughter and tears to my eyes.’ Reader review ‘For all the moments of lightness and humour, there are those that are heartfelt, tugging on your heartstrings as you share the lower points in these characters’ lives...If you’re after a feel-good summer romance filled with love and laughter, then The School of Starting Over is the book for you.’ Reader review ‘A great read which leaves you satisfied and your heart warmed. What more could you want from a book?’ Reader review ‘I loved this book...a well-paced story, very well written. I love the humour and the emotions in it. It is good to read about people who love, respect and appreciate each other’ (5 stars) Reader review