One crumbling cottage. One broken heart. A chance to start over?
When Annie returns to Thorndale, the village where she spent much of her childhood, she’s looking for a new start. All she wants to do is fix up the cottage her godmother left her, and fix up her broken heart.
When she clashes with local hero, Jon, Annie can’t help but wonder if coming back to Thorndale was a mistake. The village has clearly changed and the last thing she needs is more drama. But avoiding the distractingly handsome Jon is proving impossible, especially when Thorndale seems to be conspiring to throw them together…
Annie is looking for a fresh start with zero romance – but what if the only way to learn to trust again is to take a risk on love?
The perfect cosy romance for fans of Julie Houston, Victoria Walters and Trisha Ashley.
Review
A sweet and charming village romance
While there are a few big-city-girl returns-to-small-town-after-heartbreak romances out there - and don't get me wrong, it's a very comforting genre to read - there are a few that make this one stand out for me. First, there are the myriad relationships in the village that give life and depth to the main characters - not just family or girlfriends, but a city teenager looking for direction in his life and the old guy who comes to mow the lawns. Second, there's a clear theme of faith and its importance in the main characters' lives - without being evangelising. It's refreshing to see faith being a positive force in a romance rather than an impediment to growth
The obstacles that keep the main two apart are mainly mental but this is justified in-text as we see the relationship through Annie's hesitant eyes. I do like the times that she edges out on a limb to be honest about her feelings. Jon, for his part, is nearly too good to be true!
While the ending felt a little rushed - I would perhaps have liked a bit more thought towards the future - this was overall a light and enjoyable read.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher via Rachel's Random Resources, all opinions are my own
Purchase Links
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08BTPJ1L5/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BTPJ1L5/
Author Bio
Suzanne lives in Lancashire with her family and loves to read. Amongst her favourite books are historical crime fiction and writers’ biographies. Suzanne enjoys cooking, walking, especially in the Lake District, and developing and planting gardens. She is a member of the Romantic Novelists Association and the Society of Authors.
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