Heidi Swain Books in Order

Bella loves Christmas in Wynbridge, but her plans are disrupted when she has to rent space to Jude, a writer who hates the festive season. As they clash over decorations and traditions, Bella makes it her mission to show him what he has been missing.

Three friends book a summer cottage in the Lake District, the setting of their favorite novel. They hope for a relaxing holiday, but the arrival of a stranger changes the dynamic. Amidst the stunning scenery, fiction and reality blur as they rewrite their own life stories.

Holly agrees to house-sit in Nightingale Square over Christmas, planning to spend the holidays alone. But the square’s residents—and a local man with a rescue dog—have other ideas. Holly soon finds herself swept up in the very community spirit she thought she wanted to avoid.

Beth takes a chance on a new room in Nightingale Square and throws herself into organizing a fundraiser. When a local arts center needs saving, she confronts old memories of music she thought she had left behind. With her neighbors' support, she might finally find her voice again.

Paige arrives at Wynthorpe Hall looking for a hideout, only to find the estate buzzing with Christmas preparations. She stumbles across an isolated cottage and its grumpy owner, Albert. As she draws him out, she realizes they both need the community more than they care to admit.

Liza Wynter returns to Wynmouth to manage the transition of her late father’s Christmas tree business. She plans to sell up and leave, but the festive magic of the tree farm—and her charming business partner, Ned—starts to change her mind about walking away.

Fliss Brown leaves her Italian home to find her estranged grandfather’s fruit farm in Wynbridge. The farm is in disrepair, but Fliss is determined to save it. As she digs into the work, she discovers family secrets and a community ready to help her put down new roots.

Freya’s holiday plans are ruined, so she heads to Nightingale Square to oversee the creation of a winter garden. The project offers a distraction from her grief, but the welcoming residents—and a local artist—remind her that letting people in is the only way to heal.

Tess flees her high-pressure life for Wynmouth, a coastal town she loved as a child. She hopes the sea air will clear her head, but secrets from her past—and the town’s own hidden history—soon surface. Tess must decide if she can stop running and finally stand still.

Hattie has lost her job and her festive spirit, but her friend Dolly invites her to Wynbridge for one last holiday before a big move. Together they create a wish list to rediscover the joy of Christmas, with unexpected help from a handsome local handyman.

Poppy moves into the cottage at Nightingale Square, eager to run the community garden. But a difficult housemate and her own insecurities threaten her peace. She must learn that asking for help is not a weakness, especially when you have neighbors like these.

Kate moves to Nightingale Square to escape a messy divorce and starts over in a house with a neglected garden. As she brings the soil back to life, she meets the welcoming neighbors who help her realize that life, like a garden, can bloom again after a hard winter.

Hayley arrives at Wynthorpe Hall to house-sit, looking for a quiet escape from recent bad news. instead, she finds herself in the middle of a winter wonderland project. With the help of the local community, she might just find the courage to face her problems head-on.

Anna takes a job as a companion at the grand Wynthorpe Hall, hoping to avoid Christmas entirely. But the Hall is preparing for a massive festive fair, and the family’s youngest son is determined to bring the season to life. Anna finds her anti-Christmas resolve melting away.

Lottie inherits Cuckoo Cottage and sees it as her chance to finally settle down. But the cottage needs major work, and her builder, Matt, is as distracting as he is skilled. Lottie must decide if she is building just a house, or a true home for her future.

Amber plans to stay at Skylark Farm only long enough to save money for her travels. But the farm needs saving too, and the owner’s son looks like he could use a friend. As the summer warms up, Amber finds herself torn between her wanderlust and the roots she is starting to put down.

Ruby returns to Wynbridge to help run a stall at the Christmas market, marking her first trip back in years. She wants to keep her visit brief, but the festive magic of the town—and a certain someone from her past—might make leaving harder than she planned.

Lizzy Dixon returns to Wynbridge after a devastating breakup, hoping to hide away. Instead, she is roped into helping her friend Jemma open a vibrant new café. Surrounded by old friends and fresh cakes, Lizzy begins to wonder if her heart can mend in the town she once left behind.