Meet Nikki McConnell
Creating stories where every season brings new beginnings
Welcome to the world of Nikki McConnell, a contemporary fiction author from the West Midlands, UK, and creator of the Wenbridge Series.
Inspired by the beauty of the Shropshire countryside and the warmth of close-knit communities, Nikki writes heartwarming seasonal novels filled with unforgettable characters, family, friendship, romance and secrets waiting to be uncovered. Each visit to the fictional market town of Wenbridge offers a new story, where hope can be found even in life's most challenging moments.
Whether you're discovering Secrets of Silverleaf Cottage or returning for the next chapter in the series, Nikki invites you to escape to Wenbridge and become part of its welcoming community.
A lifelong dream
For as long as she can remember, Nikki has dreamed of becoming a novelist. Inspired by countless hours spent immersed in the pages of books, she developed a passion for creating stories that readers could lose themselves in.
Today, alongside everyday life, that dream has become a reality through The Wenbridge Series—heartwarming seasonal novels inspired by the beauty of the Shropshire countryside, close-knit communities and the belief that hope can be found even after life's greatest challenges.
Nikki's journey is proof that it's never too late to follow a lifelong dream, and she hopes every visit to Wenbridge leaves readers feeling they've found a place they'll want to return to again and again,
Debut Novel: Secrets of Silverleaf Cottage... Where cosy meets crime.
The first novel in The Wenbridge Series, Secrets of Silverleaf Cottage is a heartwarming mystery set against the stunning backdrop of rural Shropshire during the golden days of autumn.
When Kitty inherits the charming Silverleaf Cottage in the picturesque market town of Wenbridge, she hopes it's the fresh start she's been longing for. But as she settles into village life, long-buried secrets begin to surface, old relationships are tested, and danger lurks closer to home than anyone realises.
Blending mystery, romance and unforgettable characters, Secrets of Silverleaf Cottage is a story of family, friendship, second chances and the courage to leave the past behind. A perfect Halloween read for those who love atmospheric small-town fiction where cosy charm meets compelling mystery.
Beyond the book: a glimpse into her world
When she's not writing, she runs a waste management and construction hire business and enjoys life with my husband and our two grown sons.
The people, places and everyday moments around her inspire the stories she tells. Like Wenbridge, she believes every community has hidden stories, every person has a past, and hope can often be found in the most unexpected places.
Her novels celebrate friendship, family, resilience and second chances, proving that extraordinary stories can grow from ordinary lives.