High Spirits at The Village Inn: An enchanting Cotswolds romance from Sharon Booth for 2026

Every book in the Ghosts of Rowan Vale series can be read as a standalone.

Spring has arrived in the Cotswold village of Rowan Vale and everyone is in an optimistic mood.

Everyone except Danny. He’s had a rotten eighteen years stuck in a village where all his hopes and dreams were shattered. His annoying ex-work colleague, who seems determined to look on the bright side of the afterlife, won't leave him alone. And – as if that wasn’t bad enough – he’s facing eternity dressed as Adam Ant.

Meanwhile, in London, Rory plans to whisk his wife Kirsty away to the Cotswolds for their wedding anniversary. But when they arrive in Rowan Vale, Kirsty is horrified. How could her husband be so insensitive?

Rory insists that they stay at The Quicken Tree Inn and face up to the issues in their marriage. Kirsty has no choice but to go along with him, hoping she can finally put what happened all those years ago behind her. But when she spots her long-dead cousin in the village, things take a decidedly difficult turn...

Will confronting the ghosts from her past be a recipe for happiness or disaster?

Praise for Sharon Booth's Ghosts of Rowan Vale series:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Oh. My. Ghosts. This book was EVERYTHING! If you love found family, a bit of ghostly mischief, and a touch of romance, you NEED this in your life.' Reader review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'An entertaining story with a fabulous cast of characters that I know you will fall in love with!' Reader review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'A truly heartwarming read that offers a gentle escape into a world of love, family, and a touch of the extraordinary.' Reader review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'This is a must read, best new 2025 romantic cosy mystery fantasy series, that will charm your heart and make you laugh and feel great! Loved it immensely and cannot rave enough about it' Reader review