Spring Fever

Return to Half Moon Farm

by Holly Hepburn

**PART ONE in the brand new series from Holly Hepburn, perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley and Katie Fforde**

When Daisy’s mother falls ill she is forced to return home. With her twin sons in tow, she moves back to Half Moon Farm, her family’s ancient hop farm.  

But a new life in the Kent countryside isn’t necessarily as idyllic as it might seem. Daisy’s relationship with her mother is complicated and the tumbledown farm isn’t the only thing that needs rebuilding. Daisy and her sons must adjust to life with estranged family, a leaking roof, and no WiFi.

Luckily for Daisy, she might yet find some distraction in silver fox farmer, Drew, or in the haughty heir to the nearby estate, Kit, who she can’t seem to avoid.

Daisy must learn to juggle her new life, the boys, and the daunting task of updating the farm. But there are secrets lurking in her family’s past that might throw  everything  i nto further disarray…

 

Genres: Romance

81 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 11, 2023

About the author

I’ve wanted to write books for adults for as long as I can remember but I was too scared to try. One day I decided to be brave and dipped a toe into the bubble bath of romantic comedy with my first novella, Cupidity, and I’ve never looked back. I often try to be funny to be funny, except for when faced with traffic wardens and border control staff. My favourite thing is making people smile.

I’ve tried many jobs over the years, from barmaid to market researcher and I even had a brief flirtation with modelling. These days I am mostly found writing.

I live near London with my grey tabby cat, Portia. We both have an unhealthy obsession with Marmite.

Reviews

[Nicole · Rating 3 out of 5]

Spring Fever - #1 Half Moon Farm
3 🌟

[Ellie (bookmadbarlow) · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good start to what will more than likely be a fab contemporary with a mysterious twist.
Daisy decides to move back to Half Moon Farm to care for her estranged mother after she falls ill. Taking her twin boys with her, she discovers the farm to not be in the shape she expects.
The author has set the scene for the next book really well and I shall be grabbing that part to read at some point soon.

[Hannah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great induction to another fantastic read by Holly Hepburn

[Deborah B · Rating 4 out of 5]

Recently divorced, Daisy and her twin sons, Finn and Campbell return to her childhood home in Kent to look after her sick mother. It's been twelve years since she was last there and Daisy is shocked at the state of dilapidation she encounters at Half Moon Farm.

Whilst I knew this book was part 1 of a series, I didn't realise this wasn't a stand alone story. It's short and finishes abruptly without much really happening other than Daisy settling into her new life. To be honest, I think this would be better as one long book. The story is set in an area where I grew up so I enjoyed what I read, but I don't think I'm committed enough to continue with the other parts.

[Mel Garraghan-Moore · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good start.

Part 1 is a great start to this story about a return to a childhood home after a long hiatus. Daisy left home very young after falling out with her step-father in the intervening years Daisy has been married, separated and now has 10 year old twins.
After her mother's health fails, Daisy has to go home to nurse her better. Things are definitely different from when she first left.

[Sonia Bellhouse]

I really should look before I leap! I got this from my library’s online book collection without realising it was only part one. To me, this is an annoying and ridiculous concept. Why would I only want to read part of a book? Having said that, it’s a good beginning and I will access the other sections.

[Jenna McNicholas · Rating 3 out of 5]

While this is a cute enough story all around, it took entirely too long to feel any kind of emotional attachment to the characters, I felt there was some substance missing, and it had quite an abrupt ending (yes, I understand there will be more to follow). I don’t necessarily regret reading it, but found it missing the “it factor.” Unsure if I will continue with the series.

[Patti Fischetti · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great story!

I love Holly Hepburn! I have read almost everything she has written and I've fallen in love with her stories. This book really caught my attention from page one. Even though her stories are short, the characters are fleshed out and the story is well written.

[patricia mctaggart · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story was over too soon , far too fast i hope the next will at least give a better scope of whats to come .I feel cheated

[Sam · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this first instalment. Looking forward to reading the others

[alan smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good story

Very good story .looking forward to reading the next instalment I expect it Will be as good as this one they usually are from the brilliant holly

[Liv · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this part! I like the kind of different “mysteries” that are still to be made clear what happened. Excited to read the next three!

[Lois Hanson]

I put it down and did not finish.

[Sue Burton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Real feel good read

[Emily Cook · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love love loved this book, it has all the ingredients for a fabulous story…the end left me wanting more and bringing a tear to my eye.

An easy, gentle read that had me hooked 🫶🏻

[linda burgess · Rating 1 out of 5]

Bit of a con.

Quite good, but if you want to know the ending you have to read her other books. When i get a book i like to have an ending.👎

[Gemma Wilkinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant chick lit, great for a holiday or spa day!

[Anita Geers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Heerlijk boek om in het ov te lezen

[Byron Preece · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice story from start to finish. You could guess where it was going, but not how it would get there.

[Karen Keane · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just a little but of escapism, with a decent story and a bit of a twist at the end.

[Jackie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it