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 I can remember, I've dreamed of becoming a novelist. Countless hours spent immersed in the pages of books inspired my love of storytelling and sparked a passion for creating stories that readers could lose themselves in.
Today, alongside everyday life, that lifelong 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.
My journey is proof that it's never too late to follow a lifelong dream. I hope that every visit to Wenbridge feels like coming home and leaves you wanting to return again and again.
Debut Novel: Secrets of Silverleaf Cottage... Where cosy meets crime
Secrets of Silverleaf Cottage is the first novel in The Wenbridge Series—a heartwarming mystery set against the stunning backdrop of rural Shropshire during the golden days of autumn.
In this story, you'll meet Kitty, who inherits the charming Silverleaf Cottage in the picturesque market town of Wenbridge. Hoping for the fresh start she's been longing for, she soon discovers that village life holds more than friendly faces. Long-buried secrets begin to surface, old relationships are tested, and danger lurks closer to home than anyone realises.
I wanted to create a story that blends mystery, romance, and unforgettable characters with the warmth and charm of a close-knit community. At its heart, Secrets of Silverleaf Cottage is a story about family, friendship, second chances, and finding the courage to leave the past behind. If you love atmospheric small-town fiction where cosy charm meets compelling mystery, I hope you'll enjoy your first visit to Wenbridge.
Beyond the book: a glimpse into her world
When I'm not writing, I run a waste management and construction hire business and enjoy spending time with my husband and our two grown sons.
The people, places, and everyday moments around me inspire the stories I tell. Like Wenbridge, I believe every community has hidden stories, every person has a past, and hope can often be found in the most unexpected places.
Through my novels, I celebrate friendship, family, resilience, and second chances, proving that extraordinary stories can grow from ordinary lives.