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kazza248's review against another edition
5.0
This is the second book in the Bluebell Castle series, this one follows Igraine (Iggy) the oldest of the triplets, but not the heir as she is female.
Iggy is determined to restore the Castle gardens to help to fund the running of the Castle, and there is only one person she wants to design it, the famous designer Will Talbot.
when she first contacts Will he virtually gives her the brush off until he sees the photos she sent him, as he is looking for an escape from London he turns up on the doorstep of the castle unannounced.
The more time Izzy and Will spend together the closer they get, spending their nights together until the headlines in a newspaper split them.
Everything is going well, all of the family doing their bit until the triplets mother Helena and upsets everything, Iggy or Tristen doesn't want their mother there but Arthur being the soft touch lets her stay.
I loved this book and can't wait till November for the last book.
Iggy is determined to restore the Castle gardens to help to fund the running of the Castle, and there is only one person she wants to design it, the famous designer Will Talbot.
when she first contacts Will he virtually gives her the brush off until he sees the photos she sent him, as he is looking for an escape from London he turns up on the doorstep of the castle unannounced.
The more time Izzy and Will spend together the closer they get, spending their nights together until the headlines in a newspaper split them.
Everything is going well, all of the family doing their bit until the triplets mother Helena and upsets everything, Iggy or Tristen doesn't want their mother there but Arthur being the soft touch lets her stay.
I loved this book and can't wait till November for the last book.
thewoollygeek's review against another edition
5.0
Such an enjoyable return to bluebell castle, it was great to be back with the loveable characters again. This time it’s Iggy’s turn, I loved Will so much, but you go through the story with Iggy unsure if you can trust him and wanting it to all end well. This book is a little ray of sunshine, a wonderful summer read and I, looking forward to more at Bluebell castle.
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion
managedbybooks's review against another edition
3.0
Time’s running out for Iggy Ludworth to restore the wild gardens of Camland Castle in time for the Summer Fete, so she ropes in hotshot gardener Will Talbot…
But she regrets her decision as soon as he sets foot in the historic grounds – not only is Will arrogant and bossy, he’s totally gorgeous!
And very soon, sparks are flying amongst the bluebells. Yet with summer nearly over, will their summer fling convince Will and Iggy to go the distance?
This was such a sweet romance!
*Book received from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*
But she regrets her decision as soon as he sets foot in the historic grounds – not only is Will arrogant and bossy, he’s totally gorgeous!
And very soon, sparks are flying amongst the bluebells. Yet with summer nearly over, will their summer fling convince Will and Iggy to go the distance?
This was such a sweet romance!
*Book received from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*
sarahs_bookish_life's review against another edition
5.0
This is the second book in the Bluebell Castle series and can easily be read as a standalone.
I fell in love with Bluebell Castle in the first book in the series so was great to be back there. What a great setting for a story and was delighted that through Iggy and Will’s story, we get to see more of the castle and in particular the grounds. Now don’t get me wrong, I don’t have one green finger in my body but you don’t need to, to appreciate the wonderful visions that both characters have in turning the grounds around.
Will is a fab love interest although I was a bit dubious for Iggy’s sake as to how true he is with his reputation and fame, you can’t help but fall under his spell either. Iggy is quite prickly to start with but her heart is in the right place with wanting the best for her family and their home and future. When we get to meet her and her brother’s mum, there is no wonder that she has a bit of a chip on her shoulder at times.
Sunshine Over Bluebell Castle certainly had me under it’s spell. I was captivated by the authors descriptions and the blossoming romance between both characters. It makes for an uplifting and heart warming read that I didn’t want to put down. Really looking forward to more in the series.
Thanks to Rachel’s Random Resources, NetGalley and HQ Digital for an advanced readers copy of this book. All opinions are my own and not biased in anyway.
I fell in love with Bluebell Castle in the first book in the series so was great to be back there. What a great setting for a story and was delighted that through Iggy and Will’s story, we get to see more of the castle and in particular the grounds. Now don’t get me wrong, I don’t have one green finger in my body but you don’t need to, to appreciate the wonderful visions that both characters have in turning the grounds around.
Will is a fab love interest although I was a bit dubious for Iggy’s sake as to how true he is with his reputation and fame, you can’t help but fall under his spell either. Iggy is quite prickly to start with but her heart is in the right place with wanting the best for her family and their home and future. When we get to meet her and her brother’s mum, there is no wonder that she has a bit of a chip on her shoulder at times.
Sunshine Over Bluebell Castle certainly had me under it’s spell. I was captivated by the authors descriptions and the blossoming romance between both characters. It makes for an uplifting and heart warming read that I didn’t want to put down. Really looking forward to more in the series.
Thanks to Rachel’s Random Resources, NetGalley and HQ Digital for an advanced readers copy of this book. All opinions are my own and not biased in anyway.
roxiefierce's review against another edition
3.0
This was a charming, light read full of budding romance. While perfect for a quick read, it is very predictable to the point where I found myself wondering how the characters didn't see the "big twist" coming. And I wanted more character interaction at the end to resolve the conflicts, but found it jumping right into the epilogue with everything solved and no serious talks.
Thank you to HQ Digital for providing me with an ARC of this novel via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
Thank you to HQ Digital for providing me with an ARC of this novel via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
vikkiew87's review against another edition
4.0
This is the second bluebell castle book. This one is equally as good as the first if not better. This is the perfect escapist read, although only my second read by this author- I find her books absolutely fab. Would definitely recommend this book.
leedemort's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
anjana's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed the first book of the series: Spring Skies Over Bluebell Castle and was looking forward to finding out how the triplets manage the good fortune that they end up with in the first installment. I liked what happened in this one, but I was expecting something even more. I will try to explain a little more coherently.
This book is all about the only female, eldest of the three and the woman who should have inherited if the laws of inheritance allowed for it. Iggy is breaking her head over what could be done to get the gardens of Bluebell Castle ready to go public. With this in mind and a bigger than average crush on the famous landscaper/gardener, Iggy decides that Will Talbot is the solution to their problems. I liked Will and I liked Iggy and their personalities separately and even together but I felt their story was a lot more rushed than the previous one. The foundation was laid with Iggy's thought process being described quite early on, but it still did not feel adequate. I wanted more of a buildup to their working together. There are further secrets revealed in this tale, of the past and once again the mother makes an arrival. She is present for more of the story than before and her priorities seem to swing through many phases but she brings her own downfall.
The way we leave things at the end, I wonder how much of a story is left for the youngest sibling. I will definitely be reading the last of the series whenever I get the chance!
I received an ARC thanks to NetGalley and the publishers but the review is completely based on my own reading experience.
This book is all about the only female, eldest of the three and the woman who should have inherited if the laws of inheritance allowed for it. Iggy is breaking her head over what could be done to get the gardens of Bluebell Castle ready to go public. With this in mind and a bigger than average crush on the famous landscaper/gardener, Iggy decides that Will Talbot is the solution to their problems. I liked Will and I liked Iggy and their personalities separately and even together but I felt their story was a lot more rushed than the previous one. The foundation was laid with Iggy's thought process being described quite early on, but it still did not feel adequate. I wanted more of a buildup to their working together. There are further secrets revealed in this tale, of the past and once again the mother makes an arrival. She is present for more of the story than before and her priorities seem to swing through many phases but she brings her own downfall.
The way we leave things at the end, I wonder how much of a story is left for the youngest sibling. I will definitely be reading the last of the series whenever I get the chance!
I received an ARC thanks to NetGalley and the publishers but the review is completely based on my own reading experience.
kristin's review
3.0
I would like to thank netgalley and HQ Digital for a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
It's Iggy's turn!
Iggy is helping her brothers to save their ancestral home, Camland Castle. She loves the gardens and sets out to rescue them by employing a celebrity gardener with some disastrous results.
It's Iggy's turn!
Iggy is helping her brothers to save their ancestral home, Camland Castle. She loves the gardens and sets out to rescue them by employing a celebrity gardener with some disastrous results.