Everand Logo

Welcome to Everand!

  • Discover millions of ebooks, audiobooks, and so much more with a free trial

    Only $11.99/month after trial. Cancel anytime.

    Valentine's Day at the Star and Sixpence (short story)
    Valentine's Day at the Star and Sixpence (short story)
    Valentine's Day at the Star and Sixpence (short story)
    Ebook48 pages39 minutes

    Valentine's Day at the Star and Sixpence (short story)

    By Holly Hepburn

    4.5/5

    ()

    Read preview

    About this ebook

    Part 1.5 (an exclusive, FREE short story sandwiched between parts 1 & 2) in Holly Hepburn's bestselling series, perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley and Katie Fforde.
     
    Love is in the air as sisters Nessie and Sam prepare for Valentine's Day at their newly renovated pub, The Star and Sixpence. They have a star chef winging her way from London to cook a very special Valentine's Day dinner, for all the couples in the village. 
     
    But as sparks fly in the kitchen, will love bloom in The Star and Sixpence? 

    If you loved this free short story, download part two - Summer at the Star and Sixpence - now! 

    'A fresh new voice, brings wit and warmth to this charming tale of two sisters' Rowan Coleman

    'You'll fall in love with this fantastic new series from a new star of women's fiction, Holly Hepburn. Filled to the brim with captivating characters and fantastic storylines in a gorgeous setting, Snowdrops at The Star and Sixpence is simply wonderful. I want to read more!' Miranda Dickinson

    'The Star and Sixpence sparkles with fun, romance, mystery, and a hunky blacksmith. It's a real delight' Julie Cohen

    'Like the dream pub landlady who always knows exactly what you want, Holly Hepburn has created the most delightful welcome to what promises to be a brilliant series, in the first Star and Sixpence. The sisters who inherit a tired local and must bring it back to life are warm and intriguing, the neighbours are (mostly!) friendly and the gossip is utterly addictive. I was very sad when it was time for last orders, and am already looking forward to the next round. Especially if a certain blacksmith happens to be at the bar...' Kate Harrison

    'Warm, witty and utterly charming, Snowdrops at the Star and Sixpence is the perfect book to curl up with on a cold winter's day. It left me with the most wonderful happy glow' Cally Taylor

    'Warm, witty and laced with intriguing secrets! I want to pull up a bar stool, order a large G&T and soak up all the gossip at the Star and Sixpence!' Cathy Bramley

    'A super sparkling star of a story and I can’t wait for part two’ Alexandra Brown
      
     
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSimon & Schuster UK
    Release dateFeb 8, 2016
    ISBN9781471150043
    Valentine's Day at the Star and Sixpence (short story)
    Author

    Holly Hepburn

    Holly Hepburn is the author of seven novels including The Little Shop of Hidden Treasures, Coming Home to Brightwater Bay, and A Year at the Star and Sixpence. Follow her on twitter at @HollyH_Author.

    Read more from Holly Hepburn

    Related to Valentine's Day at the Star and Sixpence (short story)

    Related ebooks

    Short Stories For You

    View More
    View More

    Related podcast episodes

    Related articles

    • Article

      The kissing BRIDGE

      Mar 8, 2023

      The kissing BRIDGE
      9 min read

    • Article

      The kissing BRIDGE

      Mar 8, 2023

      The kissing BRIDGE
      9 min read

    • Article

      The finishing TOUCH

      Oct 28, 2021

      The finishing TOUCH
      4 min read

    • Article

      The Christmas GETAWAY

      Dec 6, 2023

      The Christmas GETAWAY
      9 min read

    • Article

      THE Well-wishers

      Nov 17, 2021

      THE Well-wishers
      3 min read

    • Article

      The Writing On THE WALL

      Apr 6, 2021

      The Writing On THE WALL
      6 min read

    • Article

      What is LOVE?

      May 3, 2022

      What is LOVE?
      8 min read

    • Article

      Salt On The WIND

      Apr 1, 2020

      Salt On The WIND
      6 min read

    • Article

      Goodwill to All Men

      Jan 7, 2022

      Goodwill to All Men
      5 min read

    • Article

      Homes And Hearts

      May 25, 2021

      Homes And Hearts
      6 min read

    • Article

      Left Or Right?

      Jul 2, 2020

      Left Or Right?
      4 min read

    • Article

      GHOST In The HOUSE

      Oct 1, 2021

      GHOST In The HOUSE
      7 min read

    • Article

      All AT SEA

      Jan 17, 2023

      All AT SEA
      6 min read

    • Article

      Mistletoe..? No thanks!

      Nov 25, 2021

      Mistletoe..? No thanks!
      3 min read

    • Article

      Drawn to THE MOORS

      Feb 8, 2022

      Drawn to THE MOORS
      11 min read

    • Article

      Homes and HEARTS

      May 16, 2023

      Homes and HEARTS
      6 min read

    • Article

      Breaking POINT

      Nov 1, 2022

      Breaking POINT
      6 min read

    • Article

      Class Act

      Oct 27, 2020

      Class Act
      6 min read

    • Article

      Chrissie Chaos

      Dec 7, 2023

      Why does Santa have the same writing as you?’ Alice asked. Six was such a suspicious age. I’d already had a whole series of similar questions. ‘Is Santa older than the dinosaurs, Mum?’ she’d asked me. ‘Um, they’re roughly the same age,’ I’d replied.

      2 min read

    • Article

      Cornwall CALLING

      Apr 27, 2022

      Cornwall CALLING
      9 min read

    • Article

      A Continental Christmas

      Dec 14, 2021

      A Continental Christmas
      6 min read

    • Article

      The NEWCOMER

      Oct 10, 2023

      The NEWCOMER
      11 min read

    • Article

      A Continental CHRISTMAS

      Nov 21, 2023

      A Continental CHRISTMAS
      6 min read

    • Article

      ‘Til Death Do Us Part

      Oct 26, 2023

      ‘Til Death Do Us Part
      5 min read

    • Article

      The Other ME

      Feb 17, 2021

      The Other ME
      9 min read

    • Article

      Old And New FLAMES

      Dec 1, 2020

      Old And New FLAMES
      6 min read

    • Article

      The BRACELET

      Jun 16, 2021

      The BRACELET
      6 min read

    • Article

      Needled

      Dec 27, 2019

      Needled
      5 min read

    • Article

      The Newcom Er

      Sep 21, 2021

      The Newcom Er
      11 min read

    • Article

      All for Love

      Mar 5, 2021

      All for Love
      5 min read

    Related categories

    Reviews for Valentine's Day at the Star and Sixpence (short story)

    4.5/5

    5 ratings1 review

    What did you think?

    Tap to rate

    Review must be at least 10 words

    • 4/5
      This book is a short story sandwiched between parts 1 and 2 of the Star And Sixpence series by Holly Hepburn. I read it within half an hour and it was a very Cozy read. I really enjoyed reading about the love life of both Sam and Nessie. It was the perfect setting with the perfect storyline. I will continue to read the books individually and I will also read the full book 'A Year In Star And Sixpence' very soon.

    Book preview

    Valentine's Day at the Star and Sixpence (short story) - Holly Hepburn

    CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP

    For Paris, with everlasting love

    Valentine’s Day at The Star and Sixpence

    Little Monkham

    Shropshire

    Sam Chapman and Nessie Blake

    are proud to invite you to a one-night-only

    pop-up dining experience

    7.00pm

    Sunday 14th February

    Featuring an exclusive menu from Superchef winner

    Alyssa di Campo

    and drinks designed by London Cocktail Connoisseur

    Tom Collins

    Tickets cost £40 and include

    a three-course meal plus welcome drink

    BOOKING ESSENTIAL

    Sam Chapman was cleaning the coffee machine when she felt Joss’s arms encircle her waist.

    ‘Happy anniversary,’ he said, kissing her neck.

    For a fleeting second Sam tensed, before forcing herself to relax. The pub had yet to open, there was no one to see them and even if there had been, it wouldn’t have mattered; what she did with the cellarman was no one else’s business. The only person with a legitimate reason to object was Sam’s sister, Nessie, and she’d already made it clear she didn’t have a problem with Joss and Sam’s relationship.

    She twisted round to kiss him, enjoying the soft scratch of his beard against her skin. ‘Anniversary?’

    Joss smiled. ‘Yep. It’s exactly six weeks since you jumped me on New Year’s Eve.’

    ‘Charmingly put,’ Sam said, trying not to smile. ‘I don’t remember it happening quite like that.’

    ‘I do,’ Joss replied. ‘I went down to the cellar to get more champagne, you followed me and basically admitted you’d fancied me from the very first moment we met. Then you kissed me and we got so distracted that we almost missed the fireworks on the village green.’

    And then they’d spent the rest of the night making their own fireworks, Sam reminded herself. Noisy, tipsy, headboard-rattling fireworks that Nessie must have overheard but had never mentioned. Had that really only been six weeks ago? It felt longer. In fact, she was starting to wonder if her old life as a PR golden girl in London was a half-remembered dream, instead of a career she hoped to go back to one day. Life in the country was certainly keeping her busy.

    She reached up to kiss Joss again, before turning back to the coffee machine. ‘I think we can both agree on that last bit. Happy anniversary!’

    He stepped back, watching her work. ‘How are the big Valentine’s Day plans coming along?’

    Sam hesitated for a brief second, then began stacking the cups on top of the machine. He meant her plan to turn the Star and Sixpence into a restaurant for the night – or at least she hoped he did. Between sweet-talking the up-and-coming chef she had in mind to provide the meals, arranging enough waiting staff to serve the punters and persuading Nessie that this was a perfect PR opportunity, she didn’t have

    Enjoying the preview?
    Page 1 of 1