The Pet Shop at Pennycombe Bay: An uplifting story about community and friendship

A heartwarming and uplifting tale of community, friendship and love to curl up with this summer – perfect for fans of Phillipa Ashley, Milly Johnson and Jill Mansell. 'A thoroughly enjoyable read' Katie Fforde, Sunday Times bestselling author of A Country Escape When the going gets ruff, it's time to make a change... In need of a fresh start, Jess has moved to the beautiful Devon seaside town of Pennycombe Bay. However it isn't the new beginning she was hoping for – she enjoys her new job at the local pet shop but feels like she's treading on eggshells living with her moody cousin Ruth. When she meets handsome stranger, Nick, on the beach, she thinks she's made a new friend or something more. Although her hopes of romance are quickly dashed when she finds out he's seeing another woman... Can Jess make Pennycombe feel like home? Fans of Cathy Bramley, Carole Matthews and Katie Fforde will love Sheila Norton's charming, wonderfully warm, feel-good books. *You can now pre-order Sheila's new novel, The Lonely Hearts Dog Walkers * Jess is looking for a fresh start and facing an uncertain future ... She takes refuge in the beautiful Devon seaside town of Pennycombe but her confidence is at an all-time low after losing her job. She's treading on eggshells living with her cousin Ruth, who seems to be permanently angry with her, and although she enjoys her new job at the local pet shop, with boss Jim pondering retirement, it's soon threatened with closure. But with faithful dog Prudence by her side, Ruth decides it's time to overcome her shyness and make a life for herself in Pennycombe. After volunteering for Pets at Therapy she soon becomes more involved with the local community and makes new friends, including handsome Tom and his son Jacob. But her hopes of romance are dashed when she sees Tom with a mystery woman... Will Jess finally get her happy ending and feel at home in Pennycombe? In Need Of A Fresh Start, Jess Has Moved To The Beautiful Devon Seaside Town Of Pennycombe Bay. However, Things Aren't Turning Out Exactly As She Hoped. She Enjoys Her New Job At The Local Pet Shop But Feels Like She's Treading On Eggshells Living With Her Moody Cousin Ruth. When She Meets Handsome Stranger, Nick, On The Beach, She Thinks She's Made A New Friend. Or Perhaps Something More... Although Her Hopes Of Romance Are Quickly Dashed When She Finds Out He's Seeing Another Woman. But With Faithful Dog Prudence By Her Side, Jess Is Determined To Become More Involved In The Local Community.