The Valentine's Express at the Brambleberry Steam Railway

Can one springtime in a sleepy village change the tracks of your entire life? Poppy put her career on hold when she returned home to care for her mother. Now that her mum is better, Poppy can finally leave her job at the steam railway cafe and reclaim her old life. Scott is grieving his lost wife and needs to get away from London and all that reminds him of her. When he volunteers at the local steam railway, the last thing he expects is to meet someone like Poppy. As they prepare the Valentine's Day dining train to puff through the Yorkshire countryside, an unlikely friendship blossoms. Scott encourages Poppy to dream big again, while Poppy helps Scott find his footing in a world that feels far too fragile. But the big city is calling Poppy back. Can Scott overcome the ghosts of his past to follow her there, or will their paths diverge just as they've finally found each other? An uplifting, emotional, low spice British romance perfect for fans of Milly Johnson, Cathy Bramley, and Jessica Redland. This book was written by a human. The author and characters are all from England, so the spelling is in UK English.

Rhoda writes contemporary women's fiction with a hint of geek. Back in the early 2000s, when she commuted into London every day, Rhoda read romance novels and wished there were more stories about women who were not obsessed with shoes. Besides which, where were all the nice men - the sort that rely on wit and charm rather than money and biceps? Rhoda now writes the sort of books she wanted to read. She's lucky enough to have several books published by a traditional publisher (thank you Choc Lit!). Her books have been nominated for prizes and her articles have appeared on various websites, including USA Today. In real life, she has a DPhil in microbiolgy, so if her pen name sounds vaguely bacterial, you can guess why. You can find her wittering on about cake and science or making bad puns on her website (www.rhodabaxter.com), or on Facebook or Twitter (@rhodabaxter). Or, if you like, you can email her at rhodab@rhodabaxter.com. Please do say hello if you're passing.