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Healing Hearts on Thistledown Lane #3
Healing Hearts on Thistledown Lane PART 3
**PART THREE in the brand new series from Holly Hepburn, perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley and Katie Fforde**
Maura has everything she ever wanted from life – a quirky cottage in Edinburgh’s picturesque Dean Village, a thriving career as a potter, and a contented relationship with her childhood sweetheart, Jamie. Never mind that the cottage is damp, her pots aren’t selling and Jamie prefers a night down the pub with his rugby mates to an evening in with her.
But everyone wishes things were just a tiny bit better, right?
When Maura reunites with Fraser Bell at a Hogmanay party, she’s instantly transported back to her school days. And when he suggests she makes some ceramic ghosts to go with his city ghost tour business, she’s tempted. At first, everything goes smoothly but it’s not long before their new partnership causes problems that ripple through every aspect of Maura’s life. The ghosts go viral, meaning she has more orders than she can fulfil, and Jamie is less than thrilled that she’s spending all her time in her studio. But it’s not until Edinburgh Castle shows an interest in Maura’s work that things begin to spiral out of control.
Can Maura really have it all or will she regret wishing for more?
Maura has everything she ever wanted from life – a quirky cottage in Edinburgh’s picturesque Dean Village, a thriving career as a potter, and a contented relationship with her childhood sweetheart, Jamie. Never mind that the cottage is damp, her pots aren’t selling and Jamie prefers a night down the pub with his rugby mates to an evening in with her.
But everyone wishes things were just a tiny bit better, right?
When Maura reunites with Fraser Bell at a Hogmanay party, she’s instantly transported back to her school days. And when he suggests she makes some ceramic ghosts to go with his city ghost tour business, she’s tempted. At first, everything goes smoothly but it’s not long before their new partnership causes problems that ripple through every aspect of Maura’s life. The ghosts go viral, meaning she has more orders than she can fulfil, and Jamie is less than thrilled that she’s spending all her time in her studio. But it’s not until Edinburgh Castle shows an interest in Maura’s work that things begin to spiral out of control.
Can Maura really have it all or will she regret wishing for more?
97 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 14, 2025
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About the author
Holly Hepburn
99 books400 followersI’ve wanted to write books for adults for as long as I can remember but I was too scared to try. One day I decided to be brave and dipped a toe into the bubble bath of romantic comedy with my first novella, Cupidity, and I’ve never looked back. I often try to be funny to be funny, except for when faced with traffic wardens and border control staff. My favourite thing is making people smile.
I’ve tried many jobs over the years, from barmaid to market researcher and I even had a brief flirtation with modelling. These days I am mostly found writing.
I live near London with my grey tabby cat, Portia. We both have an unhealthy obsession with Marmite.
I’ve tried many jobs over the years, from barmaid to market researcher and I even had a brief flirtation with modelling. These days I am mostly found writing.
I live near London with my grey tabby cat, Portia. We both have an unhealthy obsession with Marmite.
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October 3, 2025
Healing Hearts on Thistledown Lane (Part Three) by Holly Hepburn
Blurb
Maura has everything she ever wanted from life – a quirky cottage in Edinburgh’s picturesque Dean Village, a thriving career as a potter, and a contented relationship with her childhood sweetheart, Jamie. Never mind that the cottage is damp, her pots aren’t selling and Jamie prefers a night down the pub with his rugby mates to an evening in with her.
But everyone wishes things were just a tiny bit better, right?
When Maura reunites with Fraser Bell at a Hogmanay party, she’s instantly transported back to her school days. And when he suggests she makes some ceramic ghosts to go with his city ghost tour business, she’s tempted. At first, everything goes smoothly but it’s not long before their new partnership causes problems that ripple through every aspect of Maura’s life. The ghosts go viral, meaning she has more orders than she can fulfil, and Jamie is less than thrilled that she’s spending all her time in her studio. But it’s not until Edinburgh Castle shows an interest in Maura’s work that things begin to spiral out of control.
Can Maura really have it all or will she regret wishing for more?
My Opinion
This is the third part of Healing Hearts on Thistledown Lane; the book really must be read in the correct order. With some great characters this really is a fun read.
Rating 4/5
Blurb
Maura has everything she ever wanted from life – a quirky cottage in Edinburgh’s picturesque Dean Village, a thriving career as a potter, and a contented relationship with her childhood sweetheart, Jamie. Never mind that the cottage is damp, her pots aren’t selling and Jamie prefers a night down the pub with his rugby mates to an evening in with her.
But everyone wishes things were just a tiny bit better, right?
When Maura reunites with Fraser Bell at a Hogmanay party, she’s instantly transported back to her school days. And when he suggests she makes some ceramic ghosts to go with his city ghost tour business, she’s tempted. At first, everything goes smoothly but it’s not long before their new partnership causes problems that ripple through every aspect of Maura’s life. The ghosts go viral, meaning she has more orders than she can fulfil, and Jamie is less than thrilled that she’s spending all her time in her studio. But it’s not until Edinburgh Castle shows an interest in Maura’s work that things begin to spiral out of control.
Can Maura really have it all or will she regret wishing for more?
My Opinion
This is the third part of Healing Hearts on Thistledown Lane; the book really must be read in the correct order. With some great characters this really is a fun read.
Rating 4/5
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August 20, 2025Loved it. What a journey
This book was just as good as the previous 2. Maura is so loverly & such a hard worker making all her loverly pottery she is doing so well at the pottery festival. Fraser is doing such a wonderful job with his ghost story's and he's always a gentleman. They both deserve to find someone to make them feel happier than they have been. No spoilers just read this one you wo t be disappointed.
This book was just as good as the previous 2. Maura is so loverly & such a hard worker making all her loverly pottery she is doing so well at the pottery festival. Fraser is doing such a wonderful job with his ghost story's and he's always a gentleman. They both deserve to find someone to make them feel happier than they have been. No spoilers just read this one you wo t be disappointed.
August 19, 2025
I really enjoyed this book, very well written loved the charictures can't wait for book 4
August 28, 2025
A lovely story.
This is the third book in The Healing Hearts on Thisledown Lane series. A series of short stories following the friendship of two old school friends.
This is the third book in The Healing Hearts on Thisledown Lane series. A series of short stories following the friendship of two old school friends.
October 6, 2025
Again this is another short story in the series Healing Hearts which is set in Edinburgh. Some of places are made up like the street name in the title. I quite enjoy reading these books in small parts as i dont think they would be as good as a whole book.
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