Hardcover First Edition

Blackwood Manor's handsome mysterious owner, Phoenix, returns out of the blue to his Estate in quintessential England, sparking curiosity and intrigue in the local villagers.

Also ignited is the vitreous jealousy of Austin Connaught - a past rival who appears set on the demise of not only Phoenix but the entire Blackwood Estate.

Their fates however, are interrupted by Maiya. On the verge of fulfilling a lifelong dream with surfboard strapped to the roof, she reluctantly agrees to a quick diversion to help her dear friend Emmeline - a tenant on the Blackwood Estate.

But as summer heats up, what begins as a tiny favour becomes an unforgettable event when Maiya is drawn into the crossfire of a rivalry involving more than one type of stud.

Spiced with witty humour - a host of characters descend upon the little village of Wych Croft weaving a compelling narrative - driven by unquenchable greed in some - unflinching desire for justice in others - and hearts defenceless to the temptation of love.

Cosy novel, with character list and quintessential village map.