My ideas wouldn’t make the leap from laptop to bookshelves, e-readers and audio if it wasn’t for the skill of my publishing team so, as always, huge and heartfelt thanks to Rebecca Farrell, Harriett Collins, Amy Fulwood, Pip Watkins, SJ Virtue and the entire Books and the City team.

Thanks, and much love to my agent and dear friend Amanda Preston, who has gone above and beyond this year, and what a memorable few months we’ve had so far! It’s only spring and already there’s been gin, cake and many, many laughs. Long may it continue!

Hugs are also reserved for my family and the cat – whether they submit to them or not – and my wonderful author chums, Jenni Keer, Clare Marchant and Rosie Hendry, I don’t know what I’d do without you all!

Thanks also to the support of the RNA in this its 60th anniversary year. The romance author tribe is large, loveable, supportive and kind and I feel truly blessed to be a part of it.

Wishing you all a fabulous start to the new decade and may your bookshelves – be they virtual or real – always be filled with fabulous fiction.

H x

More from the Author
A Christmas Celebration	The Summer Fair
Underneath the Christmas Tree	A Taste of Home
The Winter Garden	The Christmas Wish List

About the Author

Heidi Swain lives in Norfolk with her family and a mischievous black cat called Storm. She is passionate about gardening, the countryside and collects vintage paraphernalia. The Secret Seaside Escape is her tenth novel. You can follow Heidi on Twitter @Heidi_Swain or visit her website: heidiswain.co.uk

Also by Heidi Swain

The Cherry Tree Café

Summer at Skylark Farm

Mince Pies and Mistletoe at the Christmas Market

Coming Home to Cuckoo Cottage

Sleigh Rides and Silver Bells at the Christmas Fair

Sunshine and Sweet Peas in Nightingale Square

Snowflakes and Cinnamon Swirls at the Winter Wonderland

Poppy’s Recipe for Life

The Christmas Wish List

‘The Winter Garden’ Ad

Don’t miss Heidi Swain’s brand new Christmas novel . . .

Freya Fuller is living her childhood dream, working as a live-in gardener on a beautiful Suffolk estate. But when the owner dies suddenly, Freya finds herself forced out of her job and her home with nowhere to go. However, with luck on her side, she’s soon moving to Nightingale Square and helping to create a beautiful winter garden that will be open to the public in time for Christmas.

There’s a warm welcome from all in Nightingale Square, except from local artist Finn. No matter how hard the pair try, they just can’t get along, and working together to bring the winter garden to life quickly becomes a struggle for them both.

Will Freya and Finn be able to put their differences aside in time for Christmas? Or will the arrival of a face from Freya’s past send them all spiralling?

COMING OCTOBER 2020.