Meet Nikki McConnell

Weaving tales from the heart of the UK

Welcome to the world of Nikki McConnell, an emerging novelist based in the West Midlands, UK. Currently crafting her debut novel, Secrets of Silverleaf Cottage, set for publication in 2026, Nikki invites you to explore stories where cosy warmth intertwines with romantic tension and a thrilling thread of danger. Discover the author behind the tales, rooted in small-town charm, enduring friendships, and the belief that it’s never too late to begin anew.

A lifelong dream takes flight

For Nikki, the journey to becoming a novelist has been a lifelong dream, nurtured by countless hours lost in the pages of other authors' works. This passion ignited a desire to tell her own stories, a dream she now balances with her everyday life. It’s a testament to the idea that some stories simply wait for the right moment to be told, proving it’s never too late to pursue a cherished ambition and bring a unique narrative to life.

Secrets of Silverleaf Cottage: where cosy meets crime

Nikki's debut novel, Secrets of Silverleaf Cottage, is a romantic crime thriller set around Halloween, promising a captivating blend for readers who enjoy atmospheric small-town stories. Inspired by the backdrop of rural Shropshire, it follows a woman seeking a fresh start after inheriting a cottage that should represent safety and home. Yet, as old relationships resurface, she soon discovers that her sanctuary, and everything she’s trying to rebuild, may be at risk.

Beyond the book: a glimpse into my world

Away from the page, Nikki’s life is as layered as her stories. She balances part-time writing with managing a waste management and construction hire business, while enjoying the lively, grounded reality of family life with her husband and two grown sons. It’s these diverse experiences and ordinary moments that feed her imagination, reminding us that inspiration is everywhere... and that it’s never too late to tell the story that’s been waiting inside you.

Welcome to your new literary home

Love atmospheric small-town stories with rekindled romance, passion, and mystery? The kind best savoured with a blanket and a cup of tea... or a glass of wine? Then you’re exactly where you should be. Nikki aims to leave you feeling you’ve found a writer who blends cosy settings with a deliciously dark edge.

Her stories come with a soundtrack to match... moody, lyrical, and emotionally charged... where every scene feels like a song playing just beneath the surface.

This website is a home for readers who crave romance, secrets, and danger unfolding beneath seasonal skies.

Join Nikki on her writing journey and step into a world where every story has a rhythm, a heartbeat, and a melody of its own.