Donna Ashcroft Books in Order

After losing her mother and her boyfriend, Alice starts over at a struggling cafe in Castle Cove. Her friendship with lifeboat volunteer Jay offers hope, but his troubled past makes opening up difficult.

Lily helps organise her best friend's Christmas wedding in Castle Cove while wondering how her own life went off course. Working alongside the groom's rebellious photographer brother brings friction, attraction, and unexpected possibilities.

Recovering from betrayal, Holly stays with her aunt and receives an advent calendar filled with daily challenges. As she begins taking chances, her attraction to local pub landlord Finn confronts secrets from his past.

Madison returns to her childhood island and plans to transform its neglected guesthouse into a wellness retreat. Local builder Connor helps, but their disagreements and unresolved feelings complicate her hopes for a new beginning.

Meg's plans for a quiet Christmas unravel when her quarrelling family arrives in Lockton. Helping at the local inn brings her closer to Christmas sceptic Tom, whose past threatens their unexpected connection.

Evie has chosen a cautious life on her family's Scottish farm after being hurt in love. Helping American firefighter Callum trace his grandfather's roots challenges her routines and awakens feelings she fears trusting.

Ruby returns to Indigo Cove determined to rescue her grandmother's pottery business and home. Brewery owner Gabe could help, but his guarded nature and their growing attraction complicate her promise to remain single.

Jilted at the altar, Jessie returns to Indigo Cove and reconnects with her childhood love, Ashton. Helping with her grandfather's cafe revives her interest in photography, while secrets test her willingness to trust again.

Rose arrives in Tuscany worried that her best friend's whirlwind engagement will end badly. Optimistic best man Ben challenges her cautious rules about relationships, forcing her to reconsider whether protecting herself means missing love.

Mairi visits her aunt's Scottish lodge seeking a peaceful Christmas, only to be snowed in with her ex, Jed. Caring for her ill aunt brings them together while unanswered questions about their breakup resurface.

After her engagement ends, Clara retreats to her aunt's Cotswolds village. Playing Mrs Christmas opposite reserved Liam at the winter fair sparks an unexpected connection, but their pasts complicate the possibility of starting again.

Izzi takes a temporary baking job in Honey Haven, hoping for a fresh start. Preparing an autumn festival with her guarded landlord, Cameron, brings them closer, although her planned departure complicates their growing feelings.

Stranded without money in Honey Haven, Lacey accepts work and accommodation from hotel owner Scott. Christmas preparations draw them together, but an unexpected visitor threatens the new beginning she hoped to find in Scotland.