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A review by rozanne_visagie
Talk of the Town by Jennifer Bardsley
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Talk of the Town is a sweet, witty and thought-evoking romance that takes place in a small town where gossip and coffee are shared daily.
I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this book. I almost finished it in one sitting, the moment I started reading I was transported to the small town of Skagiton. As with any small town, there is gossip and judgement, but there is also the cosy feel of a small community.
Vanessa is constantly playing matchmaker for her brother Peter, but Peter only has eyes for his fellow estate agent colleague, Noelle. Noelle is a widow and still misses her husband Jeff, but enjoys the small moments with Peter, especially when they drink coffee together. Jokes, jealousy, appreciation and belonging are some of the things to expect when reading this book. It's like a TV series where the camera pans over a small town, birds singing and cars casually driving in the street, but upon closer inspection, there is drama between characters and a budding romance.
The story deals with topics such as grief, fitting the standards that society sets for us and finding your own voice. Noelle's character was raw and real, it's easy to relate to her. Peter is the handsome guy (some of the characters compared him to Henry Cavill) who is kind, shy and also respects boundaries. The writing is light and sweet and it's no surprise that once you start to read, you won't be able to stop. This is an office romance mixed with friends to lovers with all the feels. Talk of the Town is a treat every contemporary romance reader will devour.
This book was just a delight to read and I recommend it to readers who enjoy books by Emily Henry.
Thank you MTMC Tours and the author for gifting me a copy in exchange for an honest review.
I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this book. I almost finished it in one sitting, the moment I started reading I was transported to the small town of Skagiton. As with any small town, there is gossip and judgement, but there is also the cosy feel of a small community.
Vanessa is constantly playing matchmaker for her brother Peter, but Peter only has eyes for his fellow estate agent colleague, Noelle. Noelle is a widow and still misses her husband Jeff, but enjoys the small moments with Peter, especially when they drink coffee together. Jokes, jealousy, appreciation and belonging are some of the things to expect when reading this book. It's like a TV series where the camera pans over a small town, birds singing and cars casually driving in the street, but upon closer inspection, there is drama between characters and a budding romance.
The story deals with topics such as grief, fitting the standards that society sets for us and finding your own voice. Noelle's character was raw and real, it's easy to relate to her. Peter is the handsome guy (some of the characters compared him to Henry Cavill) who is kind, shy and also respects boundaries. The writing is light and sweet and it's no surprise that once you start to read, you won't be able to stop. This is an office romance mixed with friends to lovers with all the feels. Talk of the Town is a treat every contemporary romance reader will devour.
This book was just a delight to read and I recommend it to readers who enjoy books by Emily Henry.
Thank you MTMC Tours and the author for gifting me a copy in exchange for an honest review.