The Brambleton Series | Debbie Morrison

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A picture perfect North Devon Village where everyone's on first name terms, but no one really knows the half of what's going on behind closed doors. Each book introduces you to new protagonists with all their lovable quirks, well-meaning blunders, and big-hearted dreams, inviting you to see Brambleton through their eyes. The four Brambleton books are stand alone novels but they share characters and places, you will get to know the Village and its residents.

I wanted to capture the true spirit of village life, with all its warmth, idiosyncrasies, and charm. Brambleton may be a fictional village, but it’s inspired by a mishmash of a few lovely North Devon coastal communities that I know so well—full of friendly eccentrics, nosy neighbours and, of course, the occasional scandal.

After years of living in London, where I was so caught up in the whirlwind of work that I scarcely knew who lived next door, I longed to write about the kind of place where everyone knows not just your name, but what you’re having for dinner!

At its heart, A Perfect Devon Farmhouse is a story of coming home—not just to a place, but to a simpler, more meaningful way of living. It’s about rethinking what’s truly important in life and learning to find contentment in unexpected places. My heroine Clare’s journey, from a high-flying London lawyer to an advocate for a small rural village, was a wonderful way to explore this theme, all while having a bit of fun along the way. There are some entertaining moments, plenty of romance, and a good dose of canine chaos—Clare’s dog is certainly no angel, but then again, neither are mine!

Ultimately, it’s a story of new beginnings and rediscovering what makes life worth living. And although there are some bittersweet moments, of course, there’s a happy ending. Because really, where’s the fun without one?

‘Heartwarming, emotional and full of community spirit. I couldn't put it down’ Amanda Prowse

Clare’s life has just been turned upside down.

Yesterday she was a successful London lawyer, about to travel the world on a well-deserved sabbatical. Now she’s back in her childhood home in rural north Devon, after the sudden death of her mother.

Brambleton is a picture-perfect seaside village, where everyone knows your name and where secrets don’t stay behind closed doors for long. Clare left it behind for a reason along with an old flame she wants to leave firmly in the past. Yet, as she gradually learns to collect eggs from unruly chickens, make apple cider on frosty mornings, and look after her mother’s tearaway dog, she begins to fall under the spell of small-town rural life.

When a greedy landlord threatens the future of the village, Clare can’t resist taking a stand to fight for the underdog once again. She’s determined to leave as soon as she’s won, but she hasn’t counted on Brambleton weaving its way into her heart. And she definitely didn’t plan on falling in love…

Will she embrace the village community that has taken her in, or is the pull of her old life too strong to resist? As she makes her choice, Clare will discover that sometimes the most unexpected places are where we truly belong.

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I’m thrilled to introduce you to A Perfect Devon Pub, the second book in my Brambleton series. Writing this story has been such a joy—partly because it’s set in the charming seaside village of Brambleton (a place that feels like a second home to me now!) and partly because I’ve had an absolute blast creating Fiona’s story.

Fiona is one of my favourite characters yet. She’s a talented sommelier who arrives in Brambleton to escape the heartbreak of a breakup with her boyfriend, a celebrity chef. Poor Fiona needs time to rest and recharge, but instead, she finds herself working at the Smugglers’ Inn, tangled in an unexpected adventure involving stolen bottles of high-end wine. Let’s just say I’ve really put her through her paces this time—and I think you’ll love seeing how she rises to the challenge.

Needless to say, I’ve had far too much fun researching wine for this book. (All in the name of editorial accuracy, of course!) I’ve also loved writing about breakfasts in this story. Brambleton’s kitchens are alive with the smell of sizzling bacon and freshly baked croissants, and I’m so excited to share more about these breakfasts from around the world in a mini recipe sheet or booklet, which we’ll be adding to the website soon as a little gift.

If you loved the warmth, community, and romance of A Perfect Devon Farmhouse, I think you’ll adore A Perfect Devon Pub.

I hope Fiona’s story will make you smile, keep you guessing, and leave you with that lovely, warm glow that Brambleton always brings.

Can a village pub serve up a second chance at love?

Escape to the coast of Devon in this gorgeous summer romance.

Fiona is a brilliant maitre d’ and wine-waiter, who has worked with dashing celebrity chef Reuben for years. Now they’ve fallen in love. But when he proposes, in a flash of self-doubt, she realizes she can’t go through with it. Driven by a mixture of courage and confusion, she flees London for Brambleton - a picturesque seaside village that promises a fresh start.

Soon Fiona has a new job at the lively local pub, pouring her heart into every glass and banishing thoughts of Reuben by studying every night to become a qualified sommelier. But just when she’s started to rediscover what she wants, a new chef turns up at the pub, and throws Fiona’s careful plans into disarray…

With warmth, humour, and a touch of heartache, A Perfect Devon Pub is a gorgeous story that celebrates the joy of good food, fine wine, and close friends – and reminds us that the path to true love often begins with finding the love within ourselves.

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I wrote this story while sorting out my mother-in-law’s estate. It wasn’t anywhere near as grand as Mary’s fortune in the book, but like Sarah, I found myself seething over the principle of it all. It’s funny, isn’t it, how these things unearth emotions you didn’t know you had? Or maybe you did know but pushed them down with gritted teeth and polite smiles.

I can still see her now. We’d taken her to Aldborough for the day—before she was diagnosed with dementia. In a restaurant, she pushed a black and gold plastic card across the table. “That’s where you’ll find my will when I shuffle off. Right, let’s get some lunch, I’m starving!” Just like that, death dealt with in under a minute.

So when she passed away and her third husband claimed there was no valid will, that she’d revoked it, we just… accepted it. Until he gloated, “Oh no, there’s no will. It’s all mine now!”—that smug, got-you tone that cut through our grief like a knife.

And that’s what inspired Sarah’s story—how an inheritance can unearth old grievances and ignite battles no one saw coming. Because in families, what you see on the surface rarely tells the whole story… and sometimes the real drama only begins when someone dies.

From the outside, Sarah’s life is enviable. A loving husband, a sweet-natured daughter, and a gorgeous home nestled in the rolling Devon countryside. Days are spent tending her garden, baking perfect scones, and throwing herself into every village fundraiser going.

But scratch beneath the surface and things aren’t quite so rosy. Her mother-in-law’s memory is failing fast, family dinners are strained, and there’s a secret Sarah’s keeping—a secret that could shatter her marriage and leave her life in ruins.

As if that’s not enough, Sarah stumbles across a criminal operation right on her doorstep. The charming, peaceful haven she calls home is hiding something sinister, and the men behind it know exactly how to keep her quiet. All she has to do is turn a blind eye... or risk her own devastating secrets being exposed.

What starts as a calculated, if naïve bid to protect her family soon spirals out of control. As Sarah’s lies pile up, so do the threats, and she finds herself snared in a web of her own making, in deeper than she ever imagined. Can she really keep everyone safe and maintain her perfect façade?

Or will everything she’s worked so hard for come crumbling down?

Lose yourself in this gripping, atmospheric drama set in the idyllic Devon countryside—where secrets are buried deep, and where it's never been more dangerous to strive for perfection and keeping up appearances has never been more dangerous.

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