Synopsis: Passions flare, secrets unravel and love blossoms in the heart of the summer season. As summertime flourishes, it’s time for new beginnings…

Heartsease House is in desperate need of renovation. Its owner, widower Joel, is struggling to come to terms with life as a single dad. His plans to refurbish the house and garden suddenly seem like one burden too many.Mum to twin girls, Lauren’s life is a constant juggling act. When her ex, Troy, turns up wanting to see his daughters, she’s determined to keep her distance. But it’s a lot harder than she imagined…

Then guerrilla gardener Kezzie bursts into their lives with her infectious enthusiasm to restore the gardens. But who is Kezzie? And what is she running away from?

As the warm days of summer draw closer, Heartsease House and its beautiful love-knot garden are transformed. But will Joel, Kezzie and Lauren be able to restore their own hearts?

Kick off your sandals, enjoy a glass of rose and escape into a gorgeous novel this summer with Julia Williams.

About the author:
Julia has always made up stories in her head, and until recently she thought everyone else did too. She grew up in London, one of eight children, including a twin sister. She married Dave, a dentist, in 1989, and they have four daughters. After the birth of the second, Julia went freelance and decided to try her hand at writing, and The Summer Season is her fifth novel. For more about Julia please visit her blog at maniacmum.blogspot.com/. You can also follow her on Twitter @JCCWilliams

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Summer-Season-Julia-Williams/dp/1847560881

Hot Brands Cool Places Verdict
Julia has created a beautiful novel, combining a nostalgic old fashioned love story with a modern day romance. We loved her characters and the background research including the meanings of flowers, and her inspiration for the book. This will appeal to all generations, it's a wonderfully gentle summer read, so pull up a deckchair, put on a floppy hat and escape to Heartsease, we loved it! Highly Recommended!