Back Where We Belong

by Elise Darcy

In the heart of the Lakes, second chances are always waiting …The first book in the brand new cosy holiday romance series, from the author of The Sunrise Coast Series. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the English Lake District.

When midwife Daisy loses her parents in a tragic accident, her world falls apart overnight. But the grief is only the beginning. Among their belongings, Daisy uncovers a family secret.

Suddenly questioning everything she believed about her past, Daisy escapes to the shores of Lake Coniston, where her aunt and uncle live in a close-knit lakeside community. A place she used to holiday as a child. Seeking answers, peace and a chance to heal, Daisy soon discovers she’s not the only one searching for a fresh start.

The commune has become a sanctuary for people with nowhere else to turn – but now it faces closure, and its residents risk losing the only home they’ve ever known. As Daisy joins the fight to save the community, an unexpected reunion with someone from her past stirs emotions she’d long buried.

Torn between uncovering the truth about her origins and protecting the place that’s beginning to feel like home, Daisy must decide where she truly belongs.

A heartwarming story of family, friendship, love and second chances. Escape to The Lakes with a perfect holiday read.

416 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 28, 2026

About the author

Elise Darcy grew up in North London in the 1970's, the daughter of two baby boomer school teachers. Her love of books began at an early age when trips to Regent's Park always culminated in a visit to Foyles, the legendary independent bookstore in Charing Cross Road. She has fond memories of exploring a veritable Aladdin’s cave of books; a magical place with winding staircases, old creaking lifts, and cosy corners in which to settle down and lose herself in a good book.

After university Elise Darcy worked in London before embarking on her writing career. She now lives in an apartment in a picturesque market town in Suffolk where she writes her novels.

Find out more at www.elisedarcy.com

Reviews

[Claire · Rating 2 out of 5]

Found this one very strange and very difficult to get into

[Catherine Young · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was attracted to the book (series) by the Lake District connection which was minimal and romanticised .. some very tenuous mentions of well-known places and a plug for the Herdwick experience were the extent of the connection rather than an awareness of the landscape and "culture" so a bit disappointing .. and beware, this is not a standalone book so there is no resolution.

[Susan Rimes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderful story

Loved this book. Great story and engaging characters, set a one of my favourite areas. Eagerly awaiting the next book in the series, only five days till publication and I can't wait!

[June Selby · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this. Can’t wait for the sequel

[Pat Langhelt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic story, lost myself in it