A Midwinter Match: A funny, feel-good read from the author of The Country Escape

Ruby Oldbridge is a talented counselor at work in York, but she is struggling in her own life. She excels at her job, helping others find a way through their problems, but her romantic track record is woeful, her finances are in a pickle, and she is back in a house-share after splitting up with her useless ex. Zac Drewe is a happy-go-lucky, Mr. Positivity, who loves his job, but the management has decided to rationalize their department, leaving only room for one of them. As the snow and winter close in on York, Ruby and Zac have everything to lose, and Ruby starts to wonder if Zac's happy face is disguising a sadder secret. Jane Lovering's new book, "A Country Escape," is a funny, fresh, and feel-good story about unlikely friends who may discover that they are the best thing that ever happened to one another. It is filled with characters that readers will love and is perfect for fans of Julie Houston, Beth OLeary, and Kate Forster.

Format: Hardback
Length: 230 pages
Publication date: 19 August 2021
Publisher: Boldwood Books Ltd

Ruby Oldbridge is a talented counselor at work in York, but she is struggling in her own life. Her romantic track record is woeful, her finances are in a pickle, and she is back in a house-share after splitting up with her useless ex. However, one thing Ruby is brilliant at is helping other people find a way through their problems, and she excels at the job she loves.

Happy-go-lucky, Mr. Positivity, Zac Drewe also loves his job, but the management has decided to "rationalize their department." There is only room for one of them. As the snow and winter close in on York, Ruby and Zac have everything to lose, and Ruby starts to wonder if the happy face Zac shows the world might be disguising a sadder secret.

Set against one another, they are unlikely friends. But perhaps, if they could take the time to understand each other, they might discover that rather than rivals, they could be the best thing that ever happened to one another.

Jane Lovering's new book, "A Country Escape," is a funny, fresh, and fantastically warm-hearted story. It features an unforgettable cast of characters and an irresistible, feel-good story. It is perfect for fans of Julie Houston, Beth OLeary, and Kate Forster.

Praise for Jane Lovering: "A funny, warm-hearted read, filled with characters you'll love." Matt Dunn on "A Country Escape."

What readers are saying about Jane Lovering: "Jane Lovering has that ability to choose exactly the right words and images to make you laugh, with a wonderful touch of the ridiculous, then moving seamlessly to a scene of such poignancy that it catches your breath." "It is very difficult to explain just how wonderful this book is. The power of her words and her descriptive prowess to put it bluntly is amazing... the emotional impact is powerful."

Weight: 414g
Dimension: 160 x 235 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781802802085