Books like Wild Things by Jo Carnegie
When a Hollywood production crew arrives at the picturesque village of Churchminster, the tranquil rhythms of country life are upended. The arrival of film sets, glamour, and the mistaken eye of the motion‑picture industry ignites a year of dramatic change for the residents.
Among the villagers, Sophia strides like a leading lady, while enigmatic gardener Jed grapples with devotion and intrigue. Sweet‑natured Camilla mirrors her sister’s longing, and the fierce Calypso pushes ambitions beyond village boundaries. Calypso’s grandmother becomes entangled with dashing actor Rafe, and local hopeful Clementine pushes for Churchminster to win Britain’s Best Village title. Together, the cast navigates romance, ambition, and the collisions between cinematic spectacle and provincial life.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Jo Carnegie
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