The third instalment in Richard Frost’s beloved Eastwood series.

Sophie and Matt West are preparing to welcome twins — a new beginning coloured by past pain and the chaos of family life. But as familiar faces return, including long-forgotten school bully Robert Jordan, old wounds threaten to reopen.

In the heart of Eastwood Minster, life never stands still. Liz James and Alice Nichols try in vain to quiet the local gossip, former students Tracey and Jack struggle through heartbreak and big decisions, and Will Taylor’s carefully ordered world is about to be turned upside down. All the while, young Tilly dreams of trading her quiet town for a football pitch in an England kit.

Hopes and Expectations is a warm, uplifting story of love, loss, and everyday heroism in a close-knit community. Full of relatable moments, familiar faces, and emotional depth, this third Eastwood story captures the messy, beautiful reality of life — and the strength we find in each other.