You have the down to earth, single mother of 3 trying to make ends meet and ensuring every penny is accounted for. From the minute the book starts, Grace was a character that captured my heart and my sympathy, and I was with her on her journey throughout the book. To discover the answers and lots more besides I have no hesitation at all in recommending Heartcross Castle.

The descriptions of Heartcross Castle were wonderful and even though it’s not in the best of condition and fairly empty, still the memories Grace evokes of the years where the gardens were packed with visitors all made for a wonderful picture. Read them all for the community spirit, the fabulous setting of the village of Heartcross, the true and heart-warming friendships and also the brilliant storylines which make this series a real page turner and one you will relish. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. And a forever home Heartcross Castle is full of secrets – especially a lost security deposit box that holds the truth to everything… But when celebrity chef Andrew Glossop sets his eyes on the castle and, to make matters worse, mistakes Grace as the new housekeeper, Grace tells him there is absolutely NO CHANCE he is getting his hands on her home.She would do anything for these boys and is making it her mission that they have a loving stable home finally, even if it means scrimping to make ends meet. Grace is a character who is battered and bruised from her experiences but I found she pushed how she was feeling aside and always focused on the wellbeing of her children. gave a warm feeling as you read each page' Suzanne 'There's pretty much nothing I want more now than to escape to a small Scottish town and live in a cottage.

She has been estranged from her Scottish family since she was 16 and has taken up with Cole and for the last two years they have moved around a lot.It was really heartwarming to read just how loved and missed Grace was and that her friends don’t hesitate to help her which just shows the wonderful community for what is really is – a family. Heartcross Castle is full of secrets - especially a lost security deposit box that holds the truth to everything. Her life since has been far from easy, escaping an abusive relationship she gets a chance to move back to her childhood home. Readers can't get enough of the Loveheart Lane series: 'Christie Barlow has fast become one of my favourite authors! I really enjoyed watching Grace go from a defeated, abused woman to a fierce mother of three who was willing to do anything to ensure their happiness.