Hope and Hedgehogs in Little Oakley (Book 1)

Hope never imagined turning fifty would be like this. Her twins have flown the nest, her job at the village doctor’s surgery has been lost to modern technology, and the house feels too big and too silent. On a whim, she starts volunteering at the local wildlife rescue centre and discovers a surprising new passion: hedgehogs. Caring for the prickly little creatures sparks her creativity and reignites a joy she thought was long behind her.

But when she begins releasing hedgehogs into the overgrown gardens of a crumbling country estate, she collides with its new owner, Ed, a handsome property developer who has other plans for the old house, and whose glamorous girlfriend has no time for “vermin.” Sparks fly, misunderstandings abound, and Hope must navigate her growing feelings while finding her own purpose.

Fifty isn’t about endings - it’s about fresh starts. And sometimes, love appears where you least expect it.

AVAILABLE FEB’ 2026