A Girl's Best Friend

Author: Julie Caplin

Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945) | Adult & contemporary romance

Published on 22^nd January 2026 by Little, Brown Book Group (Sphere) in the United Kingdom as part of the 'Country Escapes' series.

Paperback / softback | 400 pages
196mm x 126mm | 279g

Welcome to your new cottage in the country - complete with grumpy vet, village gossip and a very muddy dog . . .

Heartbroken city girl Ella has retreated to her godmother's countryside home, determined to heal in peace.

But the village locals - and a very mischievous Labrador named Tess - have other plans. As she's forced into wellies and fresh air, Ella meets people who make her question everything - and everyone - she thought she wanted.

And when an unexpected face from her past appears, Ella is faced with a choice: return home to the future she always dreamed of, or take a leap of faith and follow the muddy pawprints towards a life - and love - she never expected to find...

From the globally bestselling author comes a gorgeously romantic tale set in an idyllic countryside village - perfect for fans of Phillipa Ashley, Sarah Morgan and Jill Mansell.

*Previously published under the name Jules Wake.*