Ellie Wood's new book - The Hotel at the Heart of the Lakes - Preorder for delivery after 28th March

Ellie Wood captures the charm and beauty of the Lake District perfectly, making the setting as much a character as the people who inhabit it. The book offers a wonderful mix of warmth. drama and romance, with characters you cannot help but invest in. This is the perfect book for a holiday, bringing a touch of luxury escapism and heart to every page.

Sometimes a holiday can change your life...

Welcome to the Lake Island Hotel, on a small island in the centre of beautiful Derwentwater, offering an escape from it all like no other destination. With a 360-degree view of the hills, and the water lapping at your feet on the private shore, you can't help but be enchanted.

Anna bought the hotel with her husband five years ago, and has lovingly transformed it from a near-ruin to a must-visit luxury destination, with its seven stylish rooms and a sister restaurant to the renowned Hesta.

The guests who come here to unwind see only the stunning views and the five-star service - but behind the scenes are the team who work hard to make relaxing easy. On an island this small, its inevitable  that tempers will fray, hearts will break, romances will bloom - and above all, if you think you've got a secret, it won't stay that way for long...

"Ellie has a way of telling and writing a really good story. I really enjoyed her writing style and felt it just worked. It wasn't your usual romance or domestic drama, it was just a really good book."