The Dressmaker’s Cottage is a 50,000 word romance set in Scotland. It’s the sixth book in the Cottages, Cakes & Crafts series. It can be read as a standalone, but as some of the storylines and characters intertwine, you may enjoy reading the whole series.1. The Flower Hunter’s Cottage2. The Sewing Bee by the Sea3. The Beemaster’s Cottage4. The Chocolatier’s Cottage5. The Bookshop by the Seaside6. The Dressmaker’s lives in Edinburgh. She designs embroidery patterns and loves to sew and upscale vintage dresses.By chance, she acquires beautiful vintage dresses, original designs made by the dressmaker many years ago. The dressmaker invites Emmie to bring them to her cottage in the lovely little village on the Scottish coast. And to enjoy a short break in a pretty cottage by the sea.Emmie arrives on a hot summer’s day, and soon becomes involved in the dressmaker’s world of creating dresses for a television series. She extends her stay to work with the dressmaker, and joins the local sewing bee. She becomes involved in the local community, sewing dresses, knitting and quilting. She meets two handsome men—Hunter and Calum. But will she find romance with either of them?As secrets from the dressmaker’s past come to light, and the local community’s lives intertwine, will Emmie find the romance and happiness she’s always longed for? book includes an embroidery pattern, designed by the author, De-ann Black, to download. The Dressmaker's Cottage embroidery is based on the book cover.Romance books by De-ann Crafts & Quilting The Sewing Bee2. The Sewing ShopQuilting Bee & Tea Shop The Quilting Bee2. The Tea Shop by the Sea3. Embroidery CottageSnow Bells Haven Snow Bells Christmas2. Snow Bells WeddingHeather Regency RomanceSummer Sewing BeeChristmas Cake ChateauThe Sewing, Knitting & Baking The Tea Shop2. The Sewing Bee & Afternoon Tea3. The Christmas Knitting Bee4. Champagne Chic Lemonade Money5. The Vintage Sewing & Knitting BeeThe Tea Shop & Tearoom The Christmas Tea Shop & Bakery2. The Christmas Chocolatier3. The Chocolate Cake Shop in New York at Christmas4. The Bakery by the Seaside5. Shed in the CityChristmas Romance Christmas Romance in Paris.2. Christmas Romance in Scotland.The Bitch-Proof Suit The Bitch-Proof Suit2. The Bitch-Proof Romance3. The Bitch-Proof BrideAbout the Black is a bestselling author, scriptwriter and former newspaper journalist. She has over 80 books published. Romance, crime thrillers, espionage novels, action adventure. And children’s books (non-fiction rocket science books and children's fiction).She previously worked as a full-time newspaper journalist for several years. She had her own weekly columns in the press. This included being a motoring correspondent where she got to test drive cars every week for the press for three years.Before being asked to work for the press, De-ann worked in magazine editorial writing everything from fashion features to social news. She was the marketing editor of a glossy magazine. She is also a professional artist and illustrator.