Welcome to Jill Mansell's wonderful world In the picturesque village of Upper Sisley, everyone thinks they know their neighbors, but nobody knows what scandalous surprise is going to happen next. 1. An unexpected reunion between two former lovers changes both their families forever. 2. Old friendships fade and new ones blossom as neighbors begin to see one another in a new light. 3. A young woman finally asks for what she really wants, a young man atones for bad behavior, and both find that courage brings its own rewards.

Interior designer Jessie Roscoe has kept the identity of her son's father a secret for years; Oliver now works in the pub of their small Cotswold town of Upper Sisley. When actor Toby Gillespie and his wife Deborah move to town, it doesn't take long for the truth to be revealed. After Tony meets the son he never knew he had, Deborah seems to take it in stride. But when the chemistry between Toby and Jessie flares up again, is there any chance for a happy ending for anyone?