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emmascr's review
4.0
This review was originally posted on Star Crossed Reviews I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Thank you to Rachel for letting me take part in this tour. I loved the first two books so I was very excited to read Heather's story.
This story is really perfect for this year. Victoria wrote the majority of this book before the pandemic really hit the UK and sent us into lockdown but a lot of the themes of this book are so relevant right now.
Heather is so easy to identify with. She has anxiety and low self-esteem. She constantly feels she isn't good enough. This is something that we have all felt before. Heather goes on such a journey in this book and I was so proud of her. I also really related to Heather's grief of losing her mum. I lost my mum when I was very young and while the pain lessens over the years it never really goes away.
Rory Fraser. Oh, this man is just the whole package. He is so patient and understanding. All he wants to do is look after Heather and their son Harry. He is a hard worker and cares about the community too. If you can't tell I fell in love with Rory.
I loved the different flashbacks throughout the book. I love mixing up timelines and that sort of thing so this really appealed to me.
It was so lovely to revisit Glendale, especially during the festive season. It's a perfect place to spend Christmas. This was my first festive book of the season and it really set me up for many many more. It was a real feel-good festive series.
Victoria hinted at another story throughout the book and I really really hope that we get another book because I just love this place.
Thank you to Rachel for letting me take part in this tour. I loved the first two books so I was very excited to read Heather's story.
This story is really perfect for this year. Victoria wrote the majority of this book before the pandemic really hit the UK and sent us into lockdown but a lot of the themes of this book are so relevant right now.
Heather is so easy to identify with. She has anxiety and low self-esteem. She constantly feels she isn't good enough. This is something that we have all felt before. Heather goes on such a journey in this book and I was so proud of her. I also really related to Heather's grief of losing her mum. I lost my mum when I was very young and while the pain lessens over the years it never really goes away.
Rory Fraser. Oh, this man is just the whole package. He is so patient and understanding. All he wants to do is look after Heather and their son Harry. He is a hard worker and cares about the community too. If you can't tell I fell in love with Rory.
I loved the different flashbacks throughout the book. I love mixing up timelines and that sort of thing so this really appealed to me.
It was so lovely to revisit Glendale, especially during the festive season. It's a perfect place to spend Christmas. This was my first festive book of the season and it really set me up for many many more. It was a real feel-good festive series.
Victoria hinted at another story throughout the book and I really really hope that we get another book because I just love this place.
trish91's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
btpbookclub's review
4.0
Oh wow. This is something a little different isn't it? Christmas set on a farm. Perfect. But it's not as perfect as it sounds and they have a battle on their hands to keep their farm safe. I absolutely loved it. A cosy read.
It has a little bit of everything. Babies. Marriage. Romance. Families. Friends. Community. Christmas. Proposals. Exs. Mourning. Brilliant. Well written. The only thing that got me was a few of chapter were a little long for my liking but the story as a whole can't fault it. Loved the setting, community and most of the characters bar a few. A perfect getaway for my mind. You know I love a good Christmas read. Made me want to live on a farm.
A well deserves four stars from me. Highly recommend.
It has a little bit of everything. Babies. Marriage. Romance. Families. Friends. Community. Christmas. Proposals. Exs. Mourning. Brilliant. Well written. The only thing that got me was a few of chapter were a little long for my liking but the story as a whole can't fault it. Loved the setting, community and most of the characters bar a few. A perfect getaway for my mind. You know I love a good Christmas read. Made me want to live on a farm.
A well deserves four stars from me. Highly recommend.
justovereherereading's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I received this book as a ‘blind date’ from my local library, knowing only that it was a festive romance! I’m so glad I took a chance as it was a lovely read, it wasn’t overly Christmassy - only in so much as it was set over the Christmas period.
I didn’t know there were previous books in this series but it didn’t matter that I hadn’t read them, the author does a good job of filling in the back story of each character. There were moments when I felt the author repeated the same thing a few too many times, but it was just a bit irritating rather than off putting.
Lovely setting, lovely characters and lovely story.
I didn’t know there were previous books in this series but it didn’t matter that I hadn’t read them, the author does a good job of filling in the back story of each character. There were moments when I felt the author repeated the same thing a few too many times, but it was just a bit irritating rather than off putting.
Lovely setting, lovely characters and lovely story.
elizastudying's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
clairedevitt's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
bookish_rach24's review
5.0
I love this book so much I didn't want it to end! I have thought the same about the previous 2 books in the Glendale series. This book was mainly focused on Heather as if you've read the other 2 books we didn't know as much about her as we learnt in this one. I'd never of imagined Heather to be such a worrier but she is overcomes so much in this book. I love how much more we find out about Rory and Heather's father and everyone involved in the farm life. I enjoyed that there was a kind of enemy in this book someone trying to ruin things that being Stewart. You just didn't know what was going to happen next but then things changed.
This is definitely a book you don't want to put down once you start it just like the previous 2.
If you haven't read them already I definitely recommend you do!
Thank you so much Vicky for the opportunity to read it before the release day!
This is definitely a book you don't want to put down once you start it just like the previous 2.
If you haven't read them already I definitely recommend you do!
Thank you so much Vicky for the opportunity to read it before the release day!
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