A Summer Country Escape: Julie Caplin, Book 2

Book: A Summer Country Escape by Julie Caplin is a small-town second-chance romance about former partners Bets Fowler and Jack Ashcroft reconnecting after Jack returns to their village. This English-language edition is listed at 384 pages, with publication scheduled for 30 July 2026.

At a glance

Centres on exes Bets Fowler and Jack Ashcroft meeting again after Jack returns to their small village.
The publisher describes it as a small-town second-chance romance with an uplifting, romantic tone.
Listed as the second book in the series.

Price

£7.21Save 28%

Reference price: ~~£9.99~~

Price checked: 12 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

The premise offers a clear small-town reunion and second-chance romance for readers who enjoy relationship-led stories.
Customer feedback highlights engaging characters, romance and escapist reading.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Book details
Author	Julie Caplin
Series position	Book 2
Publisher	One More Chapter
Publication date	30 July 2026
Language	English
Print length	384 pages
ISBN-13	978-0008802912

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	262 g
Dimensions	12.9 x 2.41 x 19.81 cm

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The title and listing describe the book as a new 2026 release, while the stated publication date is 30 July 2026. Treat it as a future publication relative to earlier dates.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers looking for a small-town second-chance romance.
Fans of Julie Caplin and character-led romantic stories.
Readers seeking escapist fiction with a village setting.

Less suited to

Readers looking for non-fiction, action-led plots or a standalone story with no romantic focus.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 911 ratings

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Customer feedback describes the book as enjoyable escapist reading, praising its romantic feel, characters and story. Comments also mention twists and turns and supportive side characters. These are reader impressions rather than guarantees, but they may appeal to buyers seeking a character-led small-town romance. Aggregate ratings are strongly positive overall, though ratings alone do not explain individual readers’ reasons.

Positive themes

Readers highlight the romantic tone and escapist feel.
Feedback praises the characters and story, including supportive side characters.

Frequently asked questions

What is A Summer Country Escape about?

Bets Fowler and Jack Ashcroft are former partners whose paths cross again when Jack returns to their village. The story follows them as they reconsider their past and what might come next.

How long is this edition?

The listing gives a print length of 384 pages.

When is it scheduled to be published?

The listed publication date is 30 July 2026.

Is this part of a series?

The title identifies it as Book 2.