A New Arrival In Upper Bamton

Alice Merryfield’s plans for revitalising Upper Bamton Vineyard are starting to unravel… The new visitors’ centre is nowhere near being finished… She might have made a mistake when she hired her ex-boyfriend for the job… And now he and his team of builders have done a bunk! With the first Knit One Pour One wine and wool evening looming, Alice doesn’t have anywhere to host it – and her nerves are fraying fast. When she discovers a trespasser parked near the river, Alice’s first instinct is to kick the unwelcome visitor off their land. The only thing that makes her pause is the loud snoring coming from the back of the beaten-up old van. Maybe she’ll come back later! The vineyard has always been Alice’s home and she’s determined to make it the centre of the community again – just like it had been when her mother was alive. It has taken a lot to convince her father that it’s finally time to let people back into their little world. Now that she has his - rather grudging - blessing, she’s determined to make it happen… somehow. Is it too late for Alice to unpick the tangle she’s in? Could her ex spin a convincing enough yarn to win her back? One thing’s for sure – the vineyard’s future is hanging by a thread, and change is coming whether Alice is ready for it or not! A cosy story full of friendship, fun and laughter! A New Arrival in Upper Bamton is the first standalone novella in the Upper Bamton series.

This collection includes all four titles in the popular Upper Bamton series! Come along to Knit One Pour One and get ready for a good gossip - just don't forget your knitting needles! A New Arrival in Upper Bamton Alice Merryfield’s plans for revitalising Upper Bamton Vineyard are starting to unravel… The new visitors’ centre is nowhere near being finished… She might have made a mistake when she hired her ex-boyfriend for the job… And now he and his team of builders have done a bunk! With the first Knit One Pour One wine and wool evening looming, Alice doesn’t have anywhere to host it – and her nerves are fraying fast. Is it too late for Alice to unpick the tangle she’s in? Could her ex spin a convincing enough yarn to win her back? One thing’s for sure – the vineyard’s future is hanging by a thread, and change is coming whether Alice is ready for it or not! Rainy Days in Upper Bamton Patricia Woodley is having one of those days… weeks… okay, okay… months… Her beloved old bicycle has given up the ghost… She really doesn’t like the idiot contraption she bought as a replacement… And to top it all off, the ceiling of her spare room has sprung a leak and ruined weeks of hard work. Patricia’s not one to easily loose her temper, but with the most important deadline of her career fast approaching - she’s back to square one and her stress levels are at an all-time high. As the rain continues to fall and the river threatens to burst its banks, will a pair of strong arms wearing a beautifully knitted jumper manage to put Patricia back on track? Or is she simply in for a dangerous dunking? Hidden Treasures in Upper Bamton Keeping a big secret in a tiny community is never easy, but that's just what Polly Binmore has been doing ever since she moved to Upper Bamton Polly lives life on her own terms. Peace, quiet and plenty of mud are all she needs to be happy. That and selling her riverbank finds in her little shop – Hidden Treasures. Unfortunately, her chaotic, noisy and loving family seem to think that she's been left undisturbed for long enough - and they're determined to give her a good shake-up! Her mum's got a new lodger… She's volunteered Polly as his unofficial tour guide… And all her twin sisters will tell her is that he's a professor of classics… or an archaeologist… or something like that! When Polly stumbles across a treasure in the shape of a dishevelled but dashing stranger stuck in the mud, her day takes a much brighter turn. This definitely isn't the crusty old academic she's been searching for! Will Polly finally learn that there's room in her life for a like-minded soul? Could this stranger help her discover feelings she's kept buried? Or is he just here to uncover the long-held secrets of the past? Time Flies By in Upper Bamton Nell Fernsby is very good at waiting… but she’s finally had enough. It’s time for a change… It’s time to take control… It’s time for an adventure before it’s too late! Unrequited love might make people swoon in the movies, but as far as she’s concerned, it wears pretty thin after a while. Nell’s got a plan to make the man of her dreams finally sit up and take notice. All she needs is the help of her rather dashing next door neighbour Bill – who also just happens to be a pilot. As Nell discovers what it’s like to tingle from head to toe again, she plans the trip of a lifetime for the biggest stick-in-the-mud Upper Bamton has ever seen. The question is – will Arthur Merryfield succumb to her charms – or will he run for the hills of the vineyard when he finds out what she’s got in store? Get your flying-goggles on and head to Upper Bamton to share Nell’s long-awaited happy ever after. One thing’s for sure, there will be plenty of wine, wool and worry along the way!

Keeping a big secret in a tiny community is never easy… But that's just what Polly Binmore has been doing ever since she moved to Upper Bamton Polly lives life on her own terms. Peace, quiet and plenty of mud are all she needs to be happy. That and selling her riverbank finds in her little shop – Hidden Treasures. Unfortunately, her chaotic, noisy and loving family seem to think that she's been left undisturbed for long enough - and they're determined to give her a good shake-up! Her mum's got a new lodger… She's volunteered Polly as his unofficial tour guide… And all her twin sisters will tell her is that he's a professor of classics… or an archaeologist… or something like that! Whoever he is, Doctor James Parnell-Hooper has got another thing coming if he thinks Polly's going to waste precious hours waiting around for him. The tide is low and there are treasures to find! Hoping to rattle his cage, Polly turns up bright and early at her mum's house only to discover that her unwelcome charge has already gone off on his own. She stomps off to find him… the last thing they need is for him to lose his way in the winding bends of the river Bamton. When Polly stumbles across a treasure in the shape of a dishevelled but dashing stranger stuck in the mud, her day takes a much brighter turn. This definitely isn't the crusty old academic she's been searching for! Will Polly finally learn that there's room in her life for a like-minded soul? Could this stranger help her discover feelings she's kept buried? Or is he just here to uncover the long-held secrets of the past? A crisp autumn read full of long-held secrets and new beginnings. Hidden Treasures in Upper Bamton is the third standalone novella in the Upper Bamton series.

Patricia Woodley is having one of those days… weeks… okay, okay… months… Her beloved old bicycle has given up the ghost… She really doesn’t like the idiot contraption she bought as a replacement… And to top it all off, the ceiling of her spare room has sprung a leak and ruined weeks of hard work. Patricia’s not one to easily loose her temper, but with the most important deadline of her career fast approaching - she’s back to square one and her stress levels are at an all-time high. She’s due to present her new knitwear collection to buyers in London, but all she’s got right now is a room full of wet wool, and pile of precious patterns that have turned into papier-mâché. Patricia is at her wits end and more than ready for a good rant! Desperately searching for the right gear as she wobbles her way along the rain-soaked, riverside path towards her cottage, Patricia spots a random bloke lurking on her private land. Bingo – the perfect target! As she reaches for the bell to get his attention, the bike starts to skid and suddenly she’s sliding straight towards the deep, swirling waters of the river Bamton. As the rain continues to fall and the river threatens to burst its banks, will a pair of strong arms wearing a beautifully knitted jumper manage to put Patricia back on track? Or is she simply in for a dangerous dunking? The perfect summer story for those cosy, rainy days. Rainy Days in Upper Bamton is the second standalone novella in the Upper Bamton series.

Nell Fernsby is very good at waiting… but she’s finally had enough. It’s time for a change… It’s time to take control… It’s time for an adventure before it’s too late! Unrequited love might make people swoon in the movies, but as far as she’s concerned, it wears pretty thin after a while. Nell’s got a plan to make the man of her dreams finally sit up and take notice. All she needs is the help of her rather dashing next door neighbour Bill – who also just happens to be a pilot. As Nell discovers what it’s like to tingle from head to toe again, she plans the trip of a lifetime for the biggest stick-in-the-mud Upper Bamton has ever seen. The question is – will Arthur Merryfield succumb to her charms – or will he run for the hills of the vineyard when he finds out what she’s got in store? Get your flying-goggles on and head to Upper Bamton to share Nell’s long-awaited happy ever after. One thing’s for sure, there will be plenty of wine, wool and worry along the way! A cosy story full of friendship, fun and laughter! Time Flies By in Upper Bamton is the fourth standalone novella in the Upper Bamton series.

Caro Jenkins is finally making her escape for Christmas. It has been a sucky, sucky year... She got dumped... She's still stuck selling over-priced clothes to idiots... and, of course, she had to work on Christmas Eve eve. Her birthday. But now she's on her way to the cosy oasis that is her parents' house - ready to slip into her festive PJs, turn her back on the year and hibernate until New Year arrives. One ill-advised moment of weakness where she actually listens to her Sat-Nav and disaster strikes. Sam Wills is determined to bury his head in the sand until Christmas is all over. It has been a crappy, crappy year... He's all alone... The well-meaning villagers of Little Bamton are driving him potty... and, of course, Christmas was always his wife's favourite time of year. But now he's on his way down to the village pub for one last appearance before hiding-out in his cabin until the New Year. Or, that was the plan until he spotted the ancient, red Nissan Micra on its side in the ditch. Will the magic of Little Bamton be enough to save Caro and Sam this Christmas or is the festive season about the be the biggest baubles-up of the year so far? A cosy Christmas read full of fun, romance and laughter! For fans of Holly Martin, Darcie Boleyn and TA Williams. Christmas Lights and Snowball Fights is the first standalone novella in the Little Bamton series

In a fragile alliance, the natives are stirring uneasily under their foreign rulers. Rebellion is brewing, and at the heart of the conflict lies the bloody and powerful cult of the god Aoun, whose followers will stop at nothing to rid their land of alien domination. So civil servant Renille vo Chaumelle, scion of a proud, conquering line mingled with native blood, is conscripted as a spy and ordered to penetrate the fortress-temple known as the Fastness of the Gods. There he is to discover the secrets of the priests of Aoun and - if the chance presents itself - assassinate the lead priest, named in legend as the god's own son. But in the holiest depths of the temple, Renille finds there is more to the cult than his superiors suspect - far more than they will ever believe. What he learns leads him to the beautiful princess Jathondi, daughter of the native ruler, who is fated to be the crux of a violent confrontation between the fanatic followers of a flesh-hungry god and their arrogant overlords. Together, Jathondi and Renille must brave a whirlwind of revolution and apocalyptic magic that could shatter a nation, and open the long-sealed portal between heaven and earth.

A tantalizing tale of a legendary knight and a headstrong lady whose daring quest for a mysterious crystal will draw them into a whirlwind of treachery–and desire. When the fearsome knight called Hugh the Relentless swept into Lingwood Manor like a storm, everyone cowered–except Lady Alice. Sharp-tongued and unrepentant, the flame haired beauty believed Sir Hugh was not someone to dread but the answer to her dreams. She knew he had come for the dazzling green crystal, knew he would be displeased to find that it was no longer in her possession. Yet Alice had a proposition for the dark and forbidding knight: In return for a dowry that would free Alice and her brother from their uncle's grasp, she would lend her powers of detection to his warrior's skills and together they would recover his treasured stone. But even as Hugh accepted her terms, he added a condition of his own: Lady Alice must agree to a temporary betrothal–one that would soon draw her deep into Hugh's great stone fortress, and into a battle that could threaten their lives...and their only chance at love.