When Josie inherits her grandmother's cottage in the picturesque Lancashire village of Neatslake, her dream of rural bliss with childhood sweetheart Ben seems finally within reach—until their fairytale takes a devastating turn. Thrown into the wedding business alongside her glamorous friend Libby, Josie channels her heartbreak into creating stunning cakes while swearing off romance altogether. But when charming wedding photographer Noah arrives in the village with his irrepressible belief in love, he becomes determined to thaw Josie's cynical heart and show her that sometimes the best love stories are the ones you're not expecting. With its perfect blend of humor, heart, and the kind of feel-good warmth you want to wrap around yourself like a cozy blanket, this is pure escapism for anyone who loves their romance with a side of cake!

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Indie pop and acoustic folk with warmth—think early Taylor Swift, The Lumineers, and Hozier. Blend wistful, hopeful melodies with moments of bittersweet joy. Cozy British countryside vibes meeting second-chance romance. Soft, sincere, occasionally playful.

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