The Accidental Inheritance: An utterly heart-warming and feel-good romantic fiction novel
£1.90
When Cassidy Beeswhistle loses her job and her boyfriend within seconds of each other, it’s time for a change. Discovering her beloved late father’s connection to a tiny English village, it seems like the perfect place to start again. Especially because there’s a secret ‘lost deed’, which – if found – would return the village’s gorgeous manor house to its rightful heir: Cassidy…
On arrival in Dithercott, Cassidy is blown away by the rolling hills and glittering lake, and the local villagers welcome her with open arms – all of them but one, that is… The current lord of the manor, Ned Bamford-Bligh, is tall and fiendishly attractive with his olive skin and jet-black hair, but he is also gruff and standoffish – and he has no interest in entertaining the new girl in the village; especially one who is potentially after his home, with its ivy-covered turrets and sprawling gardens.
Despite Ned’s frosty welcome, Cassidy is drawn to his piercing, hazel-eyed glare and she’s determined she is to uncover the demons that keep him locked away behind the manor’s imposing stonework. Before she knows it, an undeniable spark builds between them…
Just as Cassidy is feeling at home in Dithercott – and in the arms of Ned – he shows up on her doorstep clutching an old roll of parchment. Is this the discovery she’s been waiting for? And if it is, will its contents bring Ned and Cassidy closer together, or push them apart…?
A heart-warming, laugh-out-loud story of home, friendship, family and finding love in the most unlikely of places. The perfect curl-up read for fans of Sarah Morgan, Milly Johnson and Jenny Colgan.
What readers are saying about The Accidental Inheritance:
‘OMG! What a wonderful book!… Gripped me right from the very start!… A great read from beginning to end!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I loved everything about this book… Kept me up late into the night to read “one more chapter”… Heartwarming!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I started it in the morning and didn’t put it down until I’d finished it a few hours later!… I absolutely loved this book and was hooked on it from the very beginning… Wonderful… Heartwarming!… A fabulously fun and romantic read!… Had me on the edge of my seat! My first book by this author, but it certainly won’t be the last! Loved it!!’ Stardust Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Every single character was a delight… This book is pure bliss and makes your heart flutter again and again.’ Book Guru, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Lots of twists… Amazing… A perfect ending. Loved it… Read it!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A fun, cozy romance written by a talented author. The characters come alive on the pages… Enjoy, and be transported for an afternoon.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Additional information
| Publisher | Bookouture (27 Mar. 2023) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| File size | 1440 KB |
| Text-to-Speech | Enabled |
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Sticky notes | On Kindle Scribe |
| Print length | 332 pages |
| Page numbers source ISBN | 1800190670 |
by E Vaughan
Loved it x such a heart wrenching book thank you xx
by James Essington
Another first class tale from Cate.
Loved the setting, loved the plot, loved the characters, loved the ending. Bravo.
More please…
by Fay goodman.
I loved ???? the book such a great story line. I started to read it then couldn’t put it down .I i started one day and finished it the next day.
Your really do have a great imagination. I have your next book to start so i wont be doing much house work. Thank you.
by Frances
This was a new author to me and I really enjoyed the story which took you from California to rural East Sussex.
After the death of her father, then losing her job, Cassidy Beeswhistle was struggling. Her 9-year old daughter, Nora, was unhappy in Sacramento and without a job that allowed her a flexible working arrangement to care for her daughter, she didn’t know what to do.
She discovered that before his death her father had been researching their family tree. He found that they had a connection to the village of Dithercott in Sussex and had been discussing their ancestors with the local vicar there. During an internet search about Dithercott she found that the village inn, the Beeswhistle Inn, was for sale, it seemed such a coincidence, the inn had her name, she took that as a good omen and thanks to a bequest from her father she had the money to buy it.
The Inn did not live up to the estate agents pictures, the previous owners had not cared for it and it was in a very poor state of repair. Obviously, she should have done more research before buying, but the story wouldn’t have been as interesting if it had been perfect.
Some of the locals were instantly friendly, others became friendly and then there were those who were deliberately unfriendly and obstructive.
Cassidy was determined to fit in and bring the old inn back to life and create a life for herself and Nora.
I liked the writing style and the characters were well drawn. A lovely easy read, perfect for a dull late summer afternoon.
by Kindle Customersheila wyatt
well written with a twist before the end
by VMC
This is a lovely book, easy to read, didn’t want to put it down!!
by Verity
Cate Woods nails it again with this fabulous story – a warm, funny and very relatable heroine who you become more and more fond of as the book unfolds. There are several twists to the tale to keep you page turning right until the end – in fact I was very tired the day after I finished it as I had stayed up way too late! But I had to know, and that is Cate’s genius at play here. The plot, the location, the characters, the brilliant touches of humour all woven together to create a golden thread that keeps you engaged and enthralled until the final page. I was so disappointed when I got to the end – sequel please!!
by M. MCDOWALL
Loved the characters, storyline, laugh out loud and sad, fight mama bear and inspired decisions. Couldn’t put this book down. Thoroughly enjoyed it.