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Picnics and Promises at Strawberry Fields
- Author
- Victoria Walters
- Narrator
- Bethany O'Halloran
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Publish Date
- 13 January 2026
- Run Time
- 9 hours 50 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
Every book in the Birch Tree Farm series can be read as a STANDALONE.
It's pick-your-own season at Strawberry Fields, and a fake dating scheme is afoot... ✨
Daisy Connor never thought she'd be here on her wedding day, but after ditching her fiancé at the altar, she’s fled to Birch Tree Farm for some much-needed thinking room. Her cousin Willow's farmhouse is the last place Daisy truly remembers being happy – and herself.
Blake Daniels is nursing his own broken heart after discovering his girlfriend’s betrayal, and he’s retreated to the same quiet farm for solitude, hoping to figure out his next move.
With the strawberry pick-your-own season upcoming, there's no shortage of things to do to keep their anxious minds distracted but the last thing Daisy and Blake expect to see on the farm are their exes, turning up uninvited, demanding a second chance.
It's a split-second decision, but it seems to make sense at the time: if Daisy and Blake fake a relationship, it'll get the two of them off their backs. But what starts as a harmless cover story soon gets complicated. And as sparks fly, lines begin to blur. Is this just pretend, or could something real be growing between them?
If you love small-town charm, slow-burn chemistry and second chances, then this heartwarming story is for you!
Tropes:
🍓 Fake dating
🍓 Forced proximity
🍓 Spice
🍓 Small town romance
🍓 Second chances
🍓 Slow burn romance
Praise for Victoria Walters:
'A story about giving love itself a second chance. If you’ve ever felt lost or jaded, this book will bring you joy... A total delight!' Camilla Isley
'Evocative, charming and utterly romantic' Christy McKellen
‘...the perfect romance for a Sunday morning’ Sarah Turner
'Clever, quirky and swoonsome ... will tick all your Book Boyfriend boxes' Holly Hepburn
'A must read for romcom lovers - fresh, funny and utterly charming' Sandy Barker
'An absolutely gorgeous romance novel with a swoon-worthy hero to die for ... I was kept guessing right to the end and had a great big smile on my face' Kim Nash
'I loved it! The delicious chemistry between Liv and Aiden kept me up way past my bedtime' Leonie Mack
'...so much fun and utterly swoon-worthy... a gorgeous concept, with an abundance of charm and wit' Laura Carter
'a beautiful ode to romance loving bookworms ... Walters shines with this amazing read' Rachel Dove
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Details
- Author
- Victoria Walters
- Narrator
- Bethany O'Halloran
- Duration
- 9 hours 50 minutes
- Release Date
- 13 January 2026
- ISBN
- 9781805570905
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Genre
- Romance: ‘western’, rural or ‘outback’, Romance, Contemporary romance, Modern and contemporary fiction, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Sense of place, Narrative theme: Environmental issues
Synopsis
A BRAND NEW summer small town romance from the bestselling author of Love and Lattes at Pumpkin Hollow. Perfect for fans of The Daisy Chain Flower Shop and Gilmore Girls 🍓🌸💕Every book in the Birch Tree Farm series can be read as a STANDALONE.It's pick-your-own season at Strawberry Fields, and a fake dating scheme is afoot... ✨Daisy Connor never thought she'd be here on her wedding day, but after ditching her fiancé at the altar, she’s fled to Birch Tree Farm for some much-needed thinking room. Her cousin Willow's farmhouse is the last place Daisy truly remembers being happy – and herself.Blake Daniels is nursing his own broken heart after discovering his girlfriend’s betrayal, and he’s retreated to the same quiet farm for solitude, hoping to figure out his next move.With the strawberry pick-your-own season upcoming, there's no shortage of things to do to keep their anxious minds distracted but the last thing Daisy and Blake expect to see on the farm are their exes, turning up uninvited, demanding a second chance.It's a split-second decision, but it seems to make sense at the time: if Daisy and Blake fake a relationship, it'll get the two of them off their backs. But what starts as a harmless cover story soon gets complicated. And as sparks fly, lines begin to blur. Is this just pretend, or could something real be growing between them?If you love small-town charm, slow-burn chemistry and second chances, then this heartwarming story is for you!Tropes:🍓 Fake dating🍓 Forced proximity🍓 Spice🍓 Small town romance🍓 Second chances🍓 Slow burn romancePraise for Victoria Walters:'A story about giving love itself a second chance. If you’ve ever felt lost or jaded, this book will bring you joy... A total delight!' Camilla Isley'Evocative, charming and utterly romantic' Christy McKellen‘...the perfect romance for a Sunday morning’ Sarah Turner'Clever, quirky and swoonsome ... will tick all your Book Boyfriend boxes' Holly Hepburn'A must read for romcom lovers - fresh, funny and utterly charming' Sandy Barker'An absolutely gorgeous romance novel with a swoon-worthy hero to die for ... I was kept guessing right to the end and had a great big smile on my face' Kim Nash'I loved it! The delicious chemistry between Liv and Aiden kept me up way past my bedtime' Leonie Mack'...so much fun and utterly swoon-worthy... a gorgeous concept, with an abundance of charm and wit' Laura Carter'a beautiful ode to romance loving bookworms ... Walters shines with this amazing read' Rachel Dove
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