Baby on Board (Short Story)

An exclusive straight-to-digital short story from bestselling author, Cathy Woodman.

Cathy Woodman was a small-animal vet before turning to writing fiction. She won the Harry Bowling First Novel Award in 2002 and is a member of the Romantic Novelists' Association. 
 
Cathy has written ten novels set in the fictional market town of Talyton St George in beautiful East Devon, where Cathy lived as a child. Cathy now lives with her two children, a cat and two Border Terriers in a village near Winchester, Hampshire.

An exclusive straight-to-digital short story from bestselling author, Cathy Woodman. 
 
Nicci has finally achieved her dream of qualifying for one of the most prestigious horse trials, with her horse, Dark Star. 
 
But it seems that nothing ever comes easy. Star is struggling with the intense training regime Nicci has put together, and even Nicci isn't feeling quite herself. Is the moment she has worked so hard for going to be ruined before it's even begun? 
 
Luckily, Nicci's husband, Matt, is by her side to support her. As well as being able to use his knowledge as a vet to look after Star, he might just be able to make Nicci see what is really important . . .

(Talyton St George)

Vets on Call

Laid-back Roman detective Marcus Didius Falco investigates crimes in the dangerous world of first century Rome, a place of political intrigue, corruption and murder.

It's all change at Otter House as a new vet moves in. Perfect for fans of Katie Fforde and Catherine Alliott

I have loved every single second I spent reading this book and it left me with a smile on my face. Recommended not only for animal lovers but to all who are in need of cheering up

Cathy Woodman writes the kind of books that you just cannot stop reading and Vets on Call is another warm-hearted, charming, compelling and highly enjoyable tale of romance, family and friends that sparkles with humour, pathos and emotion. Peopled with characters you just cannot help but care about and set in a beautifully idyllic village that you’d love to call home, Vets on Call exquisitely balances light-hearted fun with intense and compelling drama that will leave you on the edge of your seat.

It's all change at Otter House as a new vet moves in. Perfect for fans of Katie Fforde and Catherine Alliott 
 
Motorbike-riding, leather-clad Ross looks like a bad boy, but underneath the leathers, he’s a good-looking charmer and he soon worms way into the hearts of everyone in Talyton St George. 
 
Even vet nurse Shannon warms to him. So when she needs a place to live, it makes sense to move in with Ross. Just as a friend, of course. 
 
As they grapple with escaped snakes and feral cats, their friendship deepens, until they can’t deny their feelings for each other any longer. 
 
But when a terrible accident leaves Shannon’s life in tatters, it changes their relationship forever. 
 
Because how will she ever know whether Ross is staying with her out of love or pity? 
 
 
Talyton St George, the story so far: 
Trust Me, I'm a Vet (Maz and Alex) 
Must Be Love (Maz and Alex) 
The Sweetest Thing 
It's a Vet's Life (Maz and Alex) 
The Village Vet 
Vets in Love 
Country Loving 
The Three of Us (Digital short story, companion to Follow Me Home) 
Follow Me Home

Give a Little Love

From Cathy Woodman, the bestselling author of Trust Me I'm a Vet, an exclusive short story featuring some of Talyton St George's best-loved characters

From Cathy Woodman, the bestselling author of Trust Me I'm a Vet, an exclusive short story featuring some of Talyton St George's best-loved characters 
 
Three years after an accident left her in a wheelchair, artist Penny Diamond has made a new life for herself in a little cottage on the edge of Talyton St George. 
 
Penny makes a living through her art, and with the aid of her assitance dog Sally and a carer who comes in during the day, she's managing to live an independent, if very quiet,life. 
 
Until one day she gets a new carer. Declan is young - a lot younger than her - and he brings a breath of fresh air into her life. It doesn't hurt that he's also thoughtful, kind and good looking. 
 
But what could a young man like Declan ever see in a woman like Penny?

Follow Me Home

Pefect for fans of Catherine Alliott and Katie Fforde. The village midwife and a young shepherd find love in the new novel from the bestselling author of Trust Me I'm a Vet, set in Talyton St George, Britain's most romantic town

The eighth book in Cathy Woodman's hugely popular Talyton St George series 
Each book in the Talyton St George series can be read as a standalone novel, but when Cathy first had the idea of writing about a vet practice, she intended it to be a trilogy about two vets - Maz and Alex. Their names are in brackets to show which books feature their story. All the other books have new characters, although Maz and Alex always crop up now and again. 
 
Talyton St George, the story so far: 
Trust Me, I'm a Vet (Maz and Alex) 
Must Be Love (Maz and Alex) 
The Sweetest Thing 
It's a Vet's Life (Maz and Alex) 
The Village Vet 
Vets in Love 
Country Loving 
The Three of Us (Digital short story, companion to Follow Me Home) 
Follow Me Home

Short Story

The Three of Us

The Three of Us is an exclusive short story introducing Zara, the village midwife whose story you can read in Follow Me Home, and bringing us up to date with what's happened to Tessa and Jack from The Village Vet

The Three of Us is an exclusive short story introducing Zara, the village midwife whose story you can read in Follow Me Home, and bringing us up to date with what's happened to Tessa and Jack from The Village Vet 
 
Tessa and Jack live at the animal sanctuary in Talyton St George. They had been friends for years, but it wasn't until Jack interrupted Tessa's wedding that she discovered his feelings for her were stronger than she ever knew. 
 
Now, a year on, they could not be happier. And when Tessa discovers she's pregnant, it's as if all their dreams have come true. 
 
But a scan shows that there are complications, and suddenly Tessa realises that Jack has always had doubts about having a baby. Supported throughout by Zara, the village midwife, Tessa and Jack have some tough decisions to make. 
 
However, as the baby's birth draws closer, Tessa and Jack grow further apart. Will he feel differently when the baby is born? Or will having her wonderful child mean losing the man of her dreams?

Tales for Christmas: Free festive tasters to warm your heart

Free festive tasters to warm your heart from three bestselling authors.

Katie Flynn (Author) Katie Flynn has lived for many years in the north-west. A compulsive writer, she started with short stories and articles and many of her early stories were broadcast on Radio Merseyside. She decided to write her Liverpool series after hearing the reminiscenes of family members about life in the city in the early years of the twentieth century. She also writes as Judith Saxton. For the past few years, she has had to cope with ME but has continued to write. Dilly Court (Author) Dilly Court grew up in North-east London and began her career in television, writing scripts for commercials. She is married with two grown-up children and four grandchildren, and now lives in Dorset on the beautiful Jurassic Coast with her husband. 
 
To find out more visit www.dillycourt.com Cathy Woodman (Author) Cathy Woodman began her working life as a small animal vet before turning to writing fiction. In 2002 she won the Harry Bowling First Novel Award and is a member of the Romantic Novelists' Association. She is also a sessional lecturer in Animal Management at a local college for land-based industries. 
 
Follow Me Home is the eighth novel set in the fictional market town of Talyton St George in beautiful East Devon where Cathy lived as a child. Cathy now lives with her two children, three exuberant Border Terriers and two cats in a village near Winchester, Hampshire.

Free festive tasters to warm your heart from three bestselling authors. 
 
Read samples from the following books: 
 
In Time for Christmas by Katie Flynn 
 
In the maelstrom of war, sisters Addy and Prue both fall for Giles, a pilot in the RAF. When his plane goes down, the sisters must put aside their differences and pray he comes back in time for Christmas. 
 
The Ragged Heiress by Dilly Court 
 
On a bitter winter's day, an unnamed girl lies dangerously ill in hospital. When two coarse, rough-speaking individuals come to claim her, she can remember nothing. 
 
It's a Vet's Life by Cathy Woodman 
 
Alex and Maz are due to get married at Christmas. But as busy country vets, there's little time for each other, let alone arranging a wedding. It's going to take a Christmas miracle to get these two down the aisle.

Cathy Woodman

Poignant, compelling and absolutely impossible to resist, Springtime at Cherry Tree Cottage is a wonderful tale of new beginnings, second chances and the healing power of love that sparkles with warmth, wit, charm and plenty of heart.

Heart-warming story ... there are thrills, spills and romance along the way.

Her stories set in the East Devon market town of Talyton St George are as good as holiday

After years of training, horse-mad Flick has finally achieved her dream of becoming one of the few female blacksmiths in the country. 
 
Her first job is in Talyton St George. The little cottage on the green where she is staying is idyllic, and it feels like the fresh start she needs. But she soon finds she is having to work overtime to prove her abilities to the not-so-welcoming locals. 
 
One person very much on her side though is Robbie Salterton. He’s a bit of a local celebrity – a handsome stunt rider who does charity work in his spare time – and he seems to be going out of his way to look out for Flick. But is he just being friendly or does he see Flick as something more? 
 
Despite swearing off men, Flick can’t help wanting to find out . . .

Cathy Woodman

Praise for Springtime at Cherry Tree Cottage

Poignant, compelling and absolutely impossible to resist, Springtime at Cherry Tree Cottage is a wonderful tale of new beginnings, second chances and the healing power of love that sparkles with warmth, wit, ...

Heart-warming story ... there are thrills, spills and romance along the way.

Her stories set in the East Devon market town of Talyton St George are as good as holiday

Poignant, compelling and absolutely impossible to resist, Springtime at Cherry Tree Cottage is a wonderful tale of new beginnings, second chances and the healing power of love that sparkles with warmth, wit, ...

Heart-warming story ... there are thrills, spills and romance along the way.

Her stories set in the East Devon market town of Talyton St George are as good as holiday

Poignant, compelling and absolutely impossible to resist, Springtime at Cherry Tree Cottage is a wonderful tale of new beginnings, second chances and the healing power of love that sparkles with warmth, wit, ...

Heart-warming story ... there are thrills, spills and romance along the way.

Her stories set in the East Devon market town of Talyton St George are as good as holiday

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