Bøker av Victoria Walters

'This book is life-affirming, full of surprises, an absolute joy and a real pick-me-up!' Reader ReviewTwo weddings and a baby...but who will get their happy ever after?Emily Prescott's life isn't going to plan. Her dreams of starting a family with fireman boyfriend Greg and opening up her own bakery in London feel like they will never come true. So when a wedding invite arrives from her oldest friend, Beth Williams, Emily is thrilled. Not only will she get to return to her childhood home in Scotland, but best of all - Beth wants her to bake the wedding cake!However, her excitement is cut short when she discovers that Greg has cheated on her. Devastated by his betrayal, Emily flees to Glendale Hall, Beth's grand estate in the Highlands, and tries to distracts herself with helping with the wedding plans, but that's not easy when Greg keeps hounding her to forgive him. Then she's introduced to Glendale's new young and handsome vicar Brodie, and things become even more complicated. When Emily discovers that Greg's betrayal runs deeper than she imagined, she finds herself with a whole host of decisions to make, especially when she discovers her long awaited dream is finally being fulfilled - at exactly at the wrong time... Escape to Scotland and fall in love with this gorgeous and inspiring romance from the bestselling author of Coming Home to Glendale Hall! The perfect feel-good read for fans of Holly Martin, Heidi Swain, and Jill Mansell. Readers are loving New Beginnings at Glendale Hall!'All the characters feel so familiar and it is a lovely warm book...perfect to curl up with on a Sunday afternoon and to just lose yourself in the wonderful story.' Bookworms and Shutterbugs'An absolutely gorgeous read that I adored... Walters' writing is gorgeous, feeling like a nice comfort blanket - all cosy and nice... This was a warm, beautiful book; full of heart and emotion.' Jenn's Gifts'These books are so lovely to read...Such a fab story and really kept me hooked from start to finish.' Caoimhes Books and Lit'This book was exactly what I needed: a well written and entertaining read, heart warming and enjoyable.' Reader Reviewer'Loved this book. Unputdownable and highly entertaining, with sadness, friendships, happiness and love.' Reader Review'an uplifting and heartwarming romantic story about friendships, self-discovery, and chasing your dreams. The story is beautifully written, well-paced, and makes for a fun and relaxing read.' Reader Review'A lovely gentle read, a tale skilfully told with characters both old and new that come to life, well worth reading.' Reader Review'There is something about Glendale that has an almost magical feel...It's a lovely comfy, cosy read that offers hope as well as inspiration...Fabulous!' By The Letter Book Reviews'This was such an adorable story to read... I totally fell in love with the gorgeous setting, the characters and the storyline' Asianbookworm Reads'A BEAUTIFUL book which captured my heart...made me feel all warm and gooey inside like rich chocolate...Beautiful detailing, emotionally captivating, it was simply a heartwarming tale. Book Reviews by Shalini'Lush details and an amazing setting. I loved the setting and descriptions of everything in Glendale Hall...I loved this book.' Books Over Everything

‿This book was absolutely tremendous!...this mystery is definitely a five-star read!‿ â­?â­?â­?â­?â­? Reader ReviewA murder in a locked room‿ can Nancy and Jane find the key to the case?Nancy Hunter is on a mission to find her mother. Samantha Hunter walked out on her family and left the village of Dedley End over twenty years ago. For two decades, Nancy has thought her mother was dead‿until she discovered she was spotted at a party at a country estate five months ago. As Nancy delves into the mystery in her own family, the village of Dedley End is rocked by the appearance of Sebastian Holmes, recently released from a long stretch in prison for his part in a jewellery robbery in London. And when someone is found murdered in the local church, it seems that there may be more danger hiding in their sleepy Cotswold village‿Nancy and her grandmother Jane, Dedley End‿s resident amateur sleuths and owners of a crime fiction bookshop, set about trying to solve the mystery of just who could be the killer, and how they managed a murder in a locked room ‿ but what they don‿t know is that finding the murderer might just bring them closer to finding Samantha. But does she want to be found? And what made her hide away for so many years?A twisty and unputdownable cozy mystery featuring a grandmother and granddaughter detective duo ‿ if you‿re a fan of The Bingo Hall Detectives, Robert Thorogood or The Thursday Murder Club, you‿ll love this!Readers are loving Murder at the Village Church:‿Brilliantly written and many twists and turns right to the end. Loved this series and the characters.‿ â­?â­?â­?â­?â­? Reader Review‿What a read! Just enough romance and a mystery that keeps you on the edge of your seat.‿ â­?â­?â­?â­?â­? Reader Review‿This grandmother/granddaughter duo is absolutely everything you want! Filled with so much love, joy, heartache, and truth, you won‿t want to put this book down!‿ â­?â­?â­?â­?â­? Reader Review‿A cozy mystery that was a fun read‿ I enjoyed the quirky characters.‿ â­?â­?â­?â­?â­? Reader Review‿Heartwarming but cosy crime‿ Really kept you guessing. I was totally gripped.‿ â­?â­?â­?â­?â­? Reader Review‿There were some really good twists in this novel. A truly fun cozy mystery series.‿ â­?â­?â­?â­?â­? Reader Review‿Will keep you guessing until the very end.‿ â­?â­?â­?â­?â­? Reader Review‿A page-turner of a book that keeps you hooked.‿ â­?â­?â­?â­?â­? Reader ReviewPraise for the Dedley Ends Mystery series:‿Superb sleuthing! I thoroughly enjoyed my trip to Dedley End and can‿t wait to go back!‿ Heidi Swain‿I loved this brilliant cozy read‿it felt very Christie-esque. Nancy and Jane were fab, I loved their relationship. And I can‿t wait for more.‿ â­?â­?â­?â­?â­? Reader Review‿Fabulous cosy murder/mystery with an unforgettable crime-fighting trio. Thoroughly enjoyable and highly recommended.‿ Angela Marsons‿A perfect read!‿Will entice even the most seasoned mystery reader. If you‿re a fan of Agatha Christie and M.C. Beaton, you can‿t miss this series.‿ â­?â­?â­?â­?â­? Reader Review‿This. Is. Brilliant. Could not put it down. I really hope there‿s more Dedley End adventures!‿ â­?â­?â­?â­?â­? Reader Review‿Absolutely loved this book!‿The characters were great and the story flowed along nicely. I read the book in a day, I couldn‿t put it down!‿ â­?â­?â­?â­?â­? Reader Review‿If you are a fan of cosy crime then I 100% recommend this series. You will not be disappointed!‿ â­?â­?â­?â­?â­? Reader Review

‿Emotional, moving, funny, heartwarming - this novel has got it all. Highly recommended!‿ Samantha Tonge, author of The Winter We MetWhat happens when love takes you to unexpected places?Heather Douglas appears to have it all. But living on a farm in the Scottish Highlands with her partner, Rory Fraser, all while bringing up their adorable toddler, Harry, isn‿t easy. As a former librarian, Heather is worried that she‿ll never fully fit into life on Fraser Farm. And after the death of her beloved mum eight years ago, Heather feels lost, as well as guilty for holding back accepting Rory‿s marriage proposal because she can‿t imagine her wedding without her mother. So when ex-boyfriend, Stewart, appears in the village of Glendale, it‿s a shock to the system. The man who broke her heart years ago now has big plans for the neighbouring farm and wants Heather to be part of the development. Knowing that she‿s living a very different life to the one they had planned at university leaves Heather wondering if she has made the right choices since she and Stewart broke up. Especially when things start to go very wrong on the farm ... This Christmas, Heather will need to face her fears and let go of the past or risk losing everything. She will need love, faith, and a whole lot of hope!Return to the beautiful Highlands village of Glendale with the latest book in the bestselling Glendale series ‿ the perfect cosy, uplifting, romantic read for fans of Heidi Swain, Milly Johnson and Holly Martin. Praise for Hopeful Hearts at Glendale Hall:'A delightful and heartwarming read. I really enjoyed escaping to Glendale, and getting to know the warm and varied characters.' Caroline Roberts, author of The Cosy Teashop in the Castle series and Rachel's Pudding Pantry‿a gorgeous feel-good story‿I'm already looking forward to the next one!‿ Jessica Redland, author of Finding Love at Hedgehog Hollow'A festive farmland treat with deep snow and even deeper heart!' Isla Gordon, author of A Season in the Snow‿a magical setting, characters that feel like family, and plenty of drama‿the best one yet in this enchanting series‿ Books of All Kinds‿I absolutely loved this book‿ beautifully written and a really easy, feel good read and a perfect escape.‿ A Girl Who Loves to Read‿A brilliantly written, deliciously witty and highly moving tale‿ sheer perfection from beginning to end!‿ ⿿⿿⿿⿿⿿ Bookish Jottings‿a truly magical and enchanting read. I absolutely loved it‿ ⿿⿿⿿⿿⿿ Little Miss Book Lover‿read at any time when you need something comforting and cosy and want to escape from the world for a while.‿ Book Lover Worm‿If you‿re looking for a feelgood story to make you smile, then look no further!‿ Roberta ReadsI‿ve fallen in love with this uplifting story and with the entire town of Glendale...I wish the characters were real!‿ ⿿⿿⿿⿿⿿ ReadwithAbi‿I‿d love to move to Glendale‿ I truly hope there will be more books in the series because this is a triumph!!! An easy ⿿⿿⿿⿿⿿ from me!‿ Head in a Book‿This was a fun, heartfelt read which I really enjoyed and would highly recommend it.‿ Cheryl‿s Bookworm Reads‿totally captured my heart and left me with a feeling of loss as I reached the end.‿ Love the Smell of a Book

Lorna is following her dreams. But can she follow her heart?Lorna Ferguson has dreamt of opening her own bed and breakfast in the village of Glendale for as long as she'd pictured falling in love. While her love life remains frankly hopeless, Lorna is determined to secure Dove House - the home she imagined living in as a child - to start this new venture with her family. Along with brother Adam, Lorna starts restoring the house to its Art Deco glory, but faced with a whole host of renovation problems and their money fast running out, they worry that Dove House will never be ready to open in the New Year. When a mystery man turns up, needing to fulfil a promise he made to his dying father and find the object he left at Dove House many years ago, Lorna's heart goes out to him. But what they find there is going to change both of their lives forever. Facing problems at every turn, and distracted by her heart, Lorna is going to need all the magic that her beloved Glendale can supply to make all her dreams come true... An uplifting, inspirational and romantic read that will warm your heart. Fans of Jenny Colgan and Heidi Swain will love this. Readers can't get enough of the Glendale Hall series!:'A lovely series full of warmth, inspiration, community spirit, friendship and love, set in the most idyllic village in the Scottish hills.' Reader Review'This book is life-affirming, full of surprises, an absolute joy and a real pick-me-up!' Reader Review'Victoria has a wonderful way of writing which brings the characters to life, their stories are believable, their love genuine and their pain heartbreaking... I've genuinely loved these books so much.' Reader Review'A brilliantly written, deliciously witty and highly moving tale... sheer perfection from beginning to end!' Bookish Jottings'I've fallen in love with this uplifting story and with the entire town of Glendale...I wish the characters were real!' ReadwithAbi'A gorgeous feel-good story...I'm already looking forward to the next one!' Jessica Redland, author of Finding Love at Hedgehog Hollow'Emotional, moving, funny, heartwarming - this novel has got it all. Highly recommended!' Samantha Tonge, author of The Winter We Met'Read at any time when you need something comforting and cosy and want to escape from the world for a while.' Book Lover Worm'I absolutely loved this book... beautifully written and a really easy, feel good read and a perfect escape.' A Girl Who Loves to Read

'Fabulous cosy murder/mystery with an unforgettable crime-fighting trio. Thoroughly enjoyable and highly recommended.' Angela Marsons, author of Stolen OnesA fete worse than death‿After finding the killer of Lucy Roth six months ago, life has settled back to normal for bookshop owner, Nancy Hunter, and her grandmother, Jane. The annual Dedley End village fete is just around the corner, and Nancy is delighted when bestselling author, Thomas Green, agrees to launch his first new novel in ten years there. But then a series of sinister events lead Nancy to realise someone is trying to sabotage their fete, so she, along with Jane and their journalist friend Jonathan, must turn detective to discover who isn‿t at all thrilled about the return of Thomas Green. When a body is discovered at the summer fete, the death scene mirroring that in Thomas‿ latest bestseller, they realise that there‿s another killer in Dedley End, but can they outsmart someone who appears to have pulled off the perfect crime?The clues are right under Nancy and Jane‿s noses, if only they can find them. Because the answers to life‿s questions can always be found in a book‿!A twisty, unputdownable cozy mystery that fans of Richard Osman, S.J. Bennett and The Marlow Murder Club will love. Readers can't get enough of Murder at the Summer Fete:'A joy of a read... I was gripped!‿ Melanie Blake, author of Ruthless Women'Cleverly crafted cosy crime at its absolute best!' Heidi Swain, author of A Taste of Home'A well crafted cosy mystery with warm characters and an excellent twist. I can't wait to visit Dedley End again!' Hannah Hendy, author of The Dinner Lady Detectives'A team of likeable amateur detectives, a delightful bookshop setting and a cast of intriguing suspects. Tremendous fun.' Clare Chase, author of Mystery at the Church‿A perfect read!...Will entice even the most seasoned mystery reader. If you're a fan of Agatha Christie and M.C. Beaton, you can't miss this series.‿ ⿿⿿⿿⿿⿿ Reader Review‿What a fun and cozy read!...A fantastic page-turner that made my winter night far warmer.‿ Reader Review‿This. Is. Brilliant. Could not put it down. I really hope there's more Dedley End adventures!‿ ⿿⿿⿿⿿⿿ Reader Review‿Absolutely loved this book!...The characters were great and the story flowed along nicely. I read the book in a day, I couldn't put it down!‿ ⿿⿿⿿⿿⿿ Reader Review‿Just as intricate, twisty, and fun as the first. It kept me guessing and I just love the small village settings.‿ ⿿⿿⿿⿿⿿ Reader Review‿It was very engrossing and I read it within one day‿ I love this book‿every new mystery by Victoria Walters is an auto-read for me‿ Reader Review‿The second entry in this cozy series is even better than the first‿and the first was great! British cozies always have a special place in my reading list and heart and this one is right up there at the top.‿ ⿿⿿⿿⿿⿿ Reader Review

'Superb sleuthing! I thoroughly enjoyed my trip to Dedley End and can't wait to go back!' Heidi Swain, author of The Cherry Tree CafeOnce Upon a Crime... Nancy Hunter and her grandmother Jane Hunter run the Dedley Endings Bookshop, selling crime, thriller and mystery books, in a small, quiet Cotswold village where nothing ever happens... That is, until the wealthy and reclusive Roth family open up their mansion for the first time in thirty years, inviting the people of Dedley End to a lavish engagement party. While everyone is thrilled to finally look around the mansion on the hill, the festivities are quickly cut short when beautiful Lucy, recently married to young Harry Roth, is found dead after being pushed over the first-floor balustrade. But who among the guests could have been capable of her murder - and why? Nancy and Jane decide to investigate - after all, not only do they own a crime themed bookshop, they were also both named after famous literary detectives - but soon wonder if they've taken on more than they can handle. Especially when it seems the killer has worked out that they're hot on their heels... Can they catch the murderer before the murderer catches up with them? Or will there be a deadly ending to this story?Praise for Murder at the House on the Hill:'Such a fab book - really puts the cosy in cosy crime!' M. A. Kuzniar, author of Midnight in Everwood'This is a brilliant 'whodunnit' which gave me some serious Miss Marple feels...it's absolutely brilliant and a pleasure to read' Head in a Book18'I loved this brilliant cozy read...it felt very Christie-esque. Nancy and Jane were fab, I loved their relationship. And I can't wait for more.' Reader Review'Even gave me some Murder, she wrote vibes... I truly enjoyed reading this funny, cosy mystery' Tizi's Book Review'A cosy crime story with lovable characters and a gripping storyline, perfect for curling up with' Kelly T's Space 'I really enjoyed this cosy crime, I was hooked with the storyline but also charmed by the characters' Kraftireader'A very well written story with a crime to solve but also with characters that the reader really starts to care about.' Reader Review'What an absolute delight this was to read... I was still guessing whodunnit until the end.' Wrong Side of Forty UK'I loved the characters of Nancy and Jane...a gripping read, which certainly held my attention and kept me guessing.' Ginger Book Geek'A delightful detective duo, a charming and clever cosy mystery.' Diane Jeffrey, author of The Silent Friend'A cosy, satisfying and enjoyable murder mystery full of intrigue...and even better, with a bookshop too!' Ella Allbright, author of The Last Charm'A well-executed murder mystery...I loved every second of it.' Reader Review'A blast! It's fast paced, fun and it keeps you guessing till the end!...The story is filled with lots of characters and unusual twists.' Reader Review

'WOW! From the first page I was absolutely hooked...Would highly recommend to get you in a feel good mood!' (5 stars) Netgalley reviewerUplifting and full of heart - this is an utter treat of a book! The perfect feelgood read for fans of Heidi Swain, Cathy Bramley and Sue Moorcroft, from the bestselling author of Summer at the Kindness Cafe. Beth Williams hasn't been home for ten years. After falling pregnant at sixteen, she ran away from her family and the imposing Scottish estate where she grew up, working hard to build a life for herself and daughter Isabelle - but now she's returning to Glendale Hall. As Beth tries to mend her broken family ties, and fights to bring the community of Glendale back together, she realises that the story she has told herself for a decade might well be a very different one from the truth. Even though she ran from Glendale it has never left her heart. And, she soon realises, neither has Drew - Beth's first love. Will Beth be able to forgive her mother and grandmother (and herself) for what happened ten years ago? What will Drew say when he discovers the secret she's been keeping from him for so long? Can a festive trail bring the village back together?Will returning to Glendale bring back the old magic that she's been missing - or will Beth be forced to run away from it all over again?A charming, magical novel that will warm your heart - the perfect read to curl up with this winter. Fans of Trisha Ashley, Debbie Johnson and Cathy Bramley will love this gorgeously romantic read. Readers are loving Coming Home to Glendale Hall:'5 A Heart Warming, Cosy Romance, Full of Festive Cheer that will Melt Your Heart!' Dash Fan Book Reviews'It's a feel good, heart warming read bursting to the seams with family bonds, romance and hope and goodwill.' By The Letter Reviews'Full of charm, heart, humour, pathos and emotion, Coming Home to Glendale Hall is a brilliant read I absolutely adored.' Bookish Jottings'An amazing, emotional roller coaster festive second-chance romance and just - wow! - what a great read.' Splashes into Books'all the ingredients you'd want in a wonderful festive fiction treat; warmth, tradition, family, joy and hope...An utter treat full of heart and guaranteed to lift your spirits.' Bee Books Beauty'I adored the beautiful storytelling, the outstanding seasonal descriptions and attention to detail, but most of all I adored the poignant and emotional underlying message.' The Writing Garnet'an idyllic setting for a winter romance novel. The story is about family and friendship, rediscovering roots and the magic of first love.' Waggy Tales Blog'I loved this book, it's so cosy and happy...the sort of book you can curl up on a cold day to read. 5 stars all the way' (5 stars) Netgalley reviewer'I just could not put this book down, it had me sad, happy and every other emotion you can think of. I loved every minute of it.' (5 stars) Netgalley reviewer

ONE OF THE GENRES STANDOUT STARS - THERE IS SO MUCH HEART IN THIS BOOK! heatEscape to the beautiful town of Littlewood with this heart-warming read,perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley, Holly Hepburn and Jo Thomas. Welcome to Brew, a cafe where kindness is almost as important as coffee... almost!Abbie has fled London and the humiliation of not being able to make rent after being made redundant.Her sister, Louise,unlucky in love, has thrown herself into her career at the local hospital. And Eszter, who has travelled from Hungary with her daughterZoe, is hopingto fulfil her husbands dying wish:to reunite his family. This summer, three very different women are inspired by the random acts of kindness written up on the Kindness Board at Brew, and decide tomake a pact to be kinder to others and to themselves.Can a little bit of kindness really change your life? Eszter, Abbie and Louise are about to find out!**Summer at the Kindness Cafewas previouslypublished as a four-part serial titled Random Acts of Kindness. This is the complete story in one package.**Your favourite authors LOVE Summer at the Kindness Cafe: A heart-warming read -cosy and comforting. I loved it! HEIDI SWAIN';Utterly gorgeous, a totally heart-warming, beautiful story. I loved every single page!'HOLLY MARTINA really lovely story - heart-warmingand life affirmingJO THOMAS';Warmth and kindness on every page' SHEILA OFLANAGAN';I adored Summer at The Kindness Cafe - its such a cosy, heart-warming read' JENNIFER JOYCESummer at the Kindness Cafeticks all the feel-good boxes HOLLY HEPBURN, author of A Year at the Star and Sixpence';An entertaining and timely reminder that a random act of kindness can change not only someones day, but also someones life' PENNY PARKES,author of BestPractice';Such an uplifting, warm story, with characters I already feel like I know. I loved every minute of it!' CRESSIDA MCLAUGHLIN';Victoria Walters has such a wonderful, fresh voice and the charactersreally do leap off the page. The perfect pick-me-up, and a timely reminder of the importance of kindness in every part of life' PHOEBE MORGAN

Powerful, touching and ultimately uplifting, Victoria Walters' debut novel about a young woman who becomes a widow aged twenty-four is a heartfelt tale of love, loss, and finding the courage to love again