It Started at Sunset Cottage

Bella Osborne

Feb 2015 · Sold by HarperCollins UK

About this eBook

‘A well written and very intriguing tale that I really enjoyed.’ – Katie Fforde

Nominated in the Contemporary Romance category at the Romantic Novelists’ Association RoNA Awards 2016

Kate Marshall is slowly getting her life back on track after losing her fiancé. As an author she has been able to hide herself away from the world and its expectations – but now one of her books has been optioned for a film and Hollywood suddenly comes knocking on her door!

When Kate is given the opportunity to stay at a beautiful country retreat and concentrate on the screenplay, it’s an offer she can’t refuse. Encouraged by her best friend, sharp-tongued single mum Sarah, Kate sees it’s finally time to stop letting life pass her by.

Looking for confidence and inspiration in the idyllic Cotswolds countryside, the last thing Kate expects is for Timothy Calder, A-list actor and leading man in the movie adaptation of her book, to turn up on her doorstep, hoping to lie low after his latest tabloid scandal! But after a rocky start, with Tim narrowly avoiding death by watering can, they find they have a few things in common: a liking for Lady Grey tea, walnut whips and bad ‘knock knock’ jokes. Actually, the bad jokes are just Tim.

As an unlikely friendship begins to blossom, and with circumstances repeatedly throwing them together, is Sunset Cottage where both Kate and Tim’s lives will really start?

Ratings and reviews

Engaging and light read. I found it both well written and well edited, which can be challenging for online stories. The characters had lovely flawed personalities; they weren't just a way to move the plot along. I liked it so much I bought the paperback version for a friend. As a frame of reference I also like Katie Fforde and Trisha Ashley.

Good light read but also a 'page turner'

Excellent book, thoroughly enjoyed. Will be reading more by author

About the author

I've been jotting down my stories as far back as I can remember. Somehow life took over, I got a sensible job in project management and the writing has remained a passion. Writing your own story really is the best fun ever! But it’s a close run thing along with talking, eating chocolate, drinking fizz and planning holidays!
I live in The Midlands with my lovely husband and our wonderful daughter, who thankfully, both accept me as I am (with my mad morning hair and a penchant for skipping).
You can follow me on Twitter @osborne_bella.