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Ivy Lane #3
Herfst in Ivy Lane
Herfst in Ivy Lane is het derde deel in de knusse feelgoodserie Ivy Lane van Cathy Bramley.
Nu de opnames van de televisieshow zijn afgerond, is de rust weer enigszins wedergekeerd in Ivy Lane. Maar niet voor lang, want er komt een groep jongeren hun werkstraf uitvoeren in de volkstuintjes. Voor de tuiniers is dit een onaangename verrassing, maar Tilly krijgt een band met de jonge Hayley. Algauw wordt er iets gestolen en de verdenking valt meteen op de jongeren, maar hebben zij het wel gedaan?
Nu de opnames van de televisieshow zijn afgerond, is de rust weer enigszins wedergekeerd in Ivy Lane. Maar niet voor lang, want er komt een groep jongeren hun werkstraf uitvoeren in de volkstuintjes. Voor de tuiniers is dit een onaangename verrassing, maar Tilly krijgt een band met de jonge Hayley. Algauw wordt er iets gestolen en de verdenking valt meteen op de jongeren, maar hebben zij het wel gedaan?
- GenresChick Lit
111 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 4, 2014
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About the author
Cathy Bramley
66 books1,139 followersCathy Bramley is the author of the best-selling romantic comedies Ivy Lane, Appleby Farm, Wickham Hall, Conditional Love and The Plumberry School of Comfort Food. She lives in a Nottinghamshire village with her family and a dog.
Her recent career as a full-time writer of light-hearted, romantic fiction has come as somewhat of a lovely surprise after spending eighteen years running her own marketing agency. However, she has been always an avid reader, never without a book on the go and now thinks she may have found her dream job!
Cathy loves to hear from her readers. You can get in touch via her website www.CathyBramley.co.uk Facebook page Facebook.com/CathyBramleyAuthor or on Twitter twitter.com/CathyBramley
Her recent career as a full-time writer of light-hearted, romantic fiction has come as somewhat of a lovely surprise after spending eighteen years running her own marketing agency. However, she has been always an avid reader, never without a book on the go and now thinks she may have found her dream job!
Cathy loves to hear from her readers. You can get in touch via her website www.CathyBramley.co.uk Facebook page Facebook.com/CathyBramleyAuthor or on Twitter twitter.com/CathyBramley
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September 6, 2014
A fabulous 3rd book in the Ivy Lane series. Really understanding the characters old and new. This part introduced us to Tilly's past and lets us understand why she has kept herself to herself. This book has so many emotions in it and I can't put into words how much I enjoyed reading it......(not great for a review!!!). Only the winter book to come, I want to find how it all ends but I will miss the community at the allotments. Such an easy 5 star review, Cathy's style of writing has made the people believable & real to me, not just faceless people on pages. Thank you yet again Cathy.
December 14, 2022
I listened to this on audiobook.
Book 3 of a 4 part book series. Note to readers, you can either read/listen to this as a 4 part book series like I’m going to or there is a full length novel which includes all of the 4 parts should you prefer to read it in that format.
The series is still going good, lots of drama and other stuff going on, so never a dull moment at the Ivy Lane allotment that’s for sure. I think there is romance on the cards but there appears to be something of a love triangle going on with regards to feelings involving Charlie, Tilly and Aidan with poor Tilly caught in the middle of it all.
So without further ado I’m heading straight into part 4 of the series which is also the final part to the story.
Book 3 of a 4 part book series. Note to readers, you can either read/listen to this as a 4 part book series like I’m going to or there is a full length novel which includes all of the 4 parts should you prefer to read it in that format.
The series is still going good, lots of drama and other stuff going on, so never a dull moment at the Ivy Lane allotment that’s for sure. I think there is romance on the cards but there appears to be something of a love triangle going on with regards to feelings involving Charlie, Tilly and Aidan with poor Tilly caught in the middle of it all.
So without further ado I’m heading straight into part 4 of the series which is also the final part to the story.
May 5, 2017
This is the third of four books following the characters of Ivy Lane allotments.
Alf, one of the senior plot holders decides it's time to hang up his tools, but Tilly makes a horrible discovery. Alf is dead in the potting shed. Meanwhile, the young offenders are having work experience on the allotment.
In this book we find out more about Tilly and her secret past. The "Green Fingers" tv series filmed in the summer has a preview , which means the return of Aiden, who agrees to judge the costumes and pumpkins at the halloween party. Tilly decides it is time to tell Aiden how she feels about him.
Alf, one of the senior plot holders decides it's time to hang up his tools, but Tilly makes a horrible discovery. Alf is dead in the potting shed. Meanwhile, the young offenders are having work experience on the allotment.
In this book we find out more about Tilly and her secret past. The "Green Fingers" tv series filmed in the summer has a preview , which means the return of Aiden, who agrees to judge the costumes and pumpkins at the halloween party. Tilly decides it is time to tell Aiden how she feels about him.
December 6, 2017
Sorry it's over
It is with a great sigh that these series of books have ended. I could go on reading about the allotment, there must be more stories to be told.
It is with a great sigh that these series of books have ended. I could go on reading about the allotment, there must be more stories to be told.
May 16, 2023
3 ⭐️ stars.
August 3, 2025
Ook dit deel leest lekker weg. De verschillende korte boeken voelen samen meer als één dik boek.
September 6, 2014
Oh my goodness.....part three of Ivy Lane certainly packs a punch! I cannot begin to tell you much I am enjoying this series. I am well and truly hooked and have been waiting with baited breath for release day. I was sitting there at midnight downloading it on to my Kindle...and it was well worth the wait.....if I could give it 6 stars out of 5 I would. I am worried that I can't really do this justice in my review as I would have to giveaway the storyline which I can't do and spoil it for you all.
Cathy Bramley is becoming queen of the cliffhanger with this serialisation and having left us readers with a massive cliff hanger at the end of the summer part, I was desperate to see what was to come.
Ivy Lane tells the story of Tilly Parker who, having moved to the local area, takes ownership of a plot in the local community allotment. It is apparent that Tilly has had a hard time and has moved to make a fresh start. Her story has been very slowly been revealed, but in this part we get to find out exactly what has happened to her. I warn you, if you are a fan of Tilly it is heartbreaking.
Autumn sees the return of Aidan, the prospective love interest from summer. Aidan is a tv producer who came to Ivy Lane to film a show featuring the allotment, and quite a bit of Tilly! There is a very clear attraction between them, and part of me wants a happy ever after, but I am not sure yet whether I want it to be with Aidan.
We also catch up with the others from the allotment, especially Gemma, Alf and Charlie. We know from summer that Gemma is pregnant, and in autumn is definitely blossoming. I love the way she has become such a good friend of Tilly. I used to really like Charlie, but i am not so sure about him in this part. He seemed to me to be quite intense even though Tilly seems to have made it clear she sees him as a friend.
Autumn sees a new scheme of young offenders taking part in community service at the allotment, much to the disgust of many allotment holders. I loved the way Alf too them under his wing. A very wise and kind man. This scheme introduces us to Hayley. I loved the way she is used to explore pre conceived perceptions we as human beings have, and how we shouldn't always judge a book by its cover.
I adore the way Cathy writes with such warmth and empathy that really catches the characters, and brings them to life. I find her writing really engaging and, as I said earlier, boy, can she write a cliffhanger!
Autumn has been by far my favourite season of the Ivy Lane series. My heart was in my mouth by the end and I didnt want it to end. It grabbed me so much i still feel anxious about needing to know that all is ok. i am wishing my life away as I can't wait for winter now. I have tissues at the ready!!
Cathy Bramley is becoming queen of the cliffhanger with this serialisation and having left us readers with a massive cliff hanger at the end of the summer part, I was desperate to see what was to come.
Ivy Lane tells the story of Tilly Parker who, having moved to the local area, takes ownership of a plot in the local community allotment. It is apparent that Tilly has had a hard time and has moved to make a fresh start. Her story has been very slowly been revealed, but in this part we get to find out exactly what has happened to her. I warn you, if you are a fan of Tilly it is heartbreaking.
Autumn sees the return of Aidan, the prospective love interest from summer. Aidan is a tv producer who came to Ivy Lane to film a show featuring the allotment, and quite a bit of Tilly! There is a very clear attraction between them, and part of me wants a happy ever after, but I am not sure yet whether I want it to be with Aidan.
We also catch up with the others from the allotment, especially Gemma, Alf and Charlie. We know from summer that Gemma is pregnant, and in autumn is definitely blossoming. I love the way she has become such a good friend of Tilly. I used to really like Charlie, but i am not so sure about him in this part. He seemed to me to be quite intense even though Tilly seems to have made it clear she sees him as a friend.
Autumn sees a new scheme of young offenders taking part in community service at the allotment, much to the disgust of many allotment holders. I loved the way Alf too them under his wing. A very wise and kind man. This scheme introduces us to Hayley. I loved the way she is used to explore pre conceived perceptions we as human beings have, and how we shouldn't always judge a book by its cover.
I adore the way Cathy writes with such warmth and empathy that really catches the characters, and brings them to life. I find her writing really engaging and, as I said earlier, boy, can she write a cliffhanger!
Autumn has been by far my favourite season of the Ivy Lane series. My heart was in my mouth by the end and I didnt want it to end. It grabbed me so much i still feel anxious about needing to know that all is ok. i am wishing my life away as I can't wait for winter now. I have tissues at the ready!!
September 5, 2014
Oh, the very lovely Cathy, she did it again, this part of Ivy Lane is as nice as the previous two ones! Summer has ended with a cliff – hanger and I guess I don’t have to tell how much I waited for Autumn, I couldn’t wait to meet Tilly, Gemma and other great characters again. There must be some kind of magic in Ivy Lane, magic that pulls me in to the allotment and makes me want to stay with the characters for ever. And Autumn didn’t disappoint, it’s full of action, and also twists and turns.
What I only need would be a list of characters, really, my memory, every time a character enters the scene I have big problems to remember who it was and what he/she did, and it was the same now. Boo to me.
In Part 3 Tilly’s big secret is revealed and although I have expected that something like this has happened, it still took me by surprise with so many emotions involved and the circumstances. It just made me like Tilly more, though I’m not sure if it is possible, because she’s the perfect character and the perfect person.
Ivy Lane: Autumn is packed with action, there is always something happening in the allotment. This time we have a new project with a group of young offenders working their punishment there, and it was Alfie who took to them immediately, while others were so reserved and unpleasant. I have personally thought they are going to be more significant to the plot but nevertheless, they brought some anxiety and also one great new character, Hayley. There is also the case of stealing, when everybody suspects everybody and it comes to some very uncool confrontations. And, of course, we have a great Halloween party, those people of Ivy Lane really do know how to party!
Tilly seems really happier and settled and the only thing that she lacks is love. My gut feeling is telling me that she actually doesn’t realise that The Obvious One is next to her but, on the other hand, I am also not so sure about Charlie myself. I guess there is something more to him than we know.
With every installment Cathy only confirms that she can write brilliant, funny stories, stories with a depth and that she’s a real champion in plotting! Needless to say I can’t wait for the last part of Ivy Lane and I’m sure I will enjoy Winter as much as I enjoyed the previous seasons and I’ll be missing the characters when the series comes to an end.
What I only need would be a list of characters, really, my memory, every time a character enters the scene I have big problems to remember who it was and what he/she did, and it was the same now. Boo to me.
In Part 3 Tilly’s big secret is revealed and although I have expected that something like this has happened, it still took me by surprise with so many emotions involved and the circumstances. It just made me like Tilly more, though I’m not sure if it is possible, because she’s the perfect character and the perfect person.
Ivy Lane: Autumn is packed with action, there is always something happening in the allotment. This time we have a new project with a group of young offenders working their punishment there, and it was Alfie who took to them immediately, while others were so reserved and unpleasant. I have personally thought they are going to be more significant to the plot but nevertheless, they brought some anxiety and also one great new character, Hayley. There is also the case of stealing, when everybody suspects everybody and it comes to some very uncool confrontations. And, of course, we have a great Halloween party, those people of Ivy Lane really do know how to party!
Tilly seems really happier and settled and the only thing that she lacks is love. My gut feeling is telling me that she actually doesn’t realise that The Obvious One is next to her but, on the other hand, I am also not so sure about Charlie myself. I guess there is something more to him than we know.
With every installment Cathy only confirms that she can write brilliant, funny stories, stories with a depth and that she’s a real champion in plotting! Needless to say I can’t wait for the last part of Ivy Lane and I’m sure I will enjoy Winter as much as I enjoyed the previous seasons and I’ll be missing the characters when the series comes to an end.
January 28, 2015
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Cathy Bramley’s Ivy Lane series has been fantastic so far, and so I was really looking forward to the Autumn part. Wow. This instalment was perfect. It was the Ivy Lane I fell in love with back in Spring – with its charm and spirit and strong personalities. But combined with the twists, and the unpredictability, Ivy Lane: Autumn was the best in the series by far.
There are some new faces in this instalment of Ivy Lane, with a new project seeing a group of young offenders take to the allotments. Whilst a lot of the workers at Ivy Lane struggled to trust the young offenders, I found myself a new favourite character in Hayley, who had a lot more to her than what meets the eye. I loved reading the impression she made on so many of the people at Ivy Lane – especially Tilly and Mia. Their approach to Hayley really built up that warm, uplifting feel of the strong community at the allotments, and I found Hayley’s involvement great to read, much like the rest of this book.
I also found myself warming to some familiar faces a lot more – in particular Alf who was sweet and charming and such a joy to read. He was a memorable character and came into his own a lot more in the Autumn. As for Tilly, I have been desperate to learn more about her past and it definitely did not disappoint. Stunningly written, as usual, Cathy unveils the little things we want to know and then brings us an ending which leaves me so impatient for more. She’s far too good at this setting up the next instalment and I am sure this is going to feel like the longest wait ever for the next and final book in the series. I can’t spoil this plot by going into it any more but I can say that this was a brilliant third part to a wonderful series and I loved it.
November 3, 2014
Tilly Parker has certainly kept her cards close to her chest as to her reasons for turning up in Ivy Lane, twelve months ago but this instalment sees her opening up a little and seriously having her head turned romantically, not by one but two suitors. I loved the way her whole demeanour altered when she arrived at the allotment, totally relaxing and losing herself in the job at hand - her beautiful nature shining through time and time again when she gives time to others, putting their needs and feelings to the forefront of everything she does.
Ivy Lane, summer sees the allotment owners gearing up for a TV crews arrival. They were to film a new television programme set at the allotments. It was also time for the annual produce competition. Needless to say there was lots of primping and pruning done and not just to the allotments. I laughed and smiled so much reading all the antics, loving all the characters and their little ways both subtle and in your face.
It was great to be a voyeur, watching the antics unfold - there are those that love the limelight and those that like to blend into the background. Secrets, jealousies and love share equal space on the page and I oohed and ahed whilst Tilly found feelings surfacing that she'd kept battened down for so long. Her relationship with Gemma is another big favourite of mine, she makes me laugh, smile and groan in equal measures - although I'm beginning to think that Gemma is wearing her extrovert character as a mask. There seems to be lots of sub-stories that Cathy threw out, reeling me in and has then left me dangling. But none more so than the end of the book! How could you do that, knowing I can't read what happens until September? Such a twist - totally unexpected!!
I urge you all to go out and buy Ivy Lane, once you read part 1 you'll be hooked, line and sinker.
Ivy Lane, summer sees the allotment owners gearing up for a TV crews arrival. They were to film a new television programme set at the allotments. It was also time for the annual produce competition. Needless to say there was lots of primping and pruning done and not just to the allotments. I laughed and smiled so much reading all the antics, loving all the characters and their little ways both subtle and in your face.
It was great to be a voyeur, watching the antics unfold - there are those that love the limelight and those that like to blend into the background. Secrets, jealousies and love share equal space on the page and I oohed and ahed whilst Tilly found feelings surfacing that she'd kept battened down for so long. Her relationship with Gemma is another big favourite of mine, she makes me laugh, smile and groan in equal measures - although I'm beginning to think that Gemma is wearing her extrovert character as a mask. There seems to be lots of sub-stories that Cathy threw out, reeling me in and has then left me dangling. But none more so than the end of the book! How could you do that, knowing I can't read what happens until September? Such a twist - totally unexpected!!
I urge you all to go out and buy Ivy Lane, once you read part 1 you'll be hooked, line and sinker.
September 6, 2014
The Ivy Lane Allotments are flourishing and the documentary on life on the allotments has been finished. Tilly - much to her surprise - won prizes for her produce and she really feels she has some good friends on the allotments but it also looks as though her past is coming back to haunt her and she really isn't ready for it. Can friendship heal her remaining wounds?
This is the third part of a novel by instalments which seems to be an increasingly popular form. Having read the first part and enjoyed it I was pleased to see parts two and three were available and I spent an enjoyable afternoon reading them.
Tilly is gradually healing though she doesn't really want to talk about her traumatic past but the present is really quite enjoyable she thinks. Then there's Aidan who seems interested in her too but he's gone to Peru to film another documentary.
I love the way the characters grow and develop in this story and I like Tilly herself and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that everything will work out for her. But I shall have to wait until November 2014 to find out. If you want a feel good read which shows the good in people then try Ivy Lane.
This is the third part of a novel by instalments which seems to be an increasingly popular form. Having read the first part and enjoyed it I was pleased to see parts two and three were available and I spent an enjoyable afternoon reading them.
Tilly is gradually healing though she doesn't really want to talk about her traumatic past but the present is really quite enjoyable she thinks. Then there's Aidan who seems interested in her too but he's gone to Peru to film another documentary.
I love the way the characters grow and develop in this story and I like Tilly herself and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that everything will work out for her. But I shall have to wait until November 2014 to find out. If you want a feel good read which shows the good in people then try Ivy Lane.
January 20, 2015
And so the story continues...
In this third instalment, Tilly is well established in life at Ivy Lane. Her secret is out and she embarks on love for the first time in some years. But as things build towards the annual Halloween party, love never does run smooth, and Tilly again has to contemplate the choices faced when dating.
This instalment is much like the others in this series. It has great characters, some old and some new, and those that we have met before are again developed in this section of the book. Tilly moves on again and progresses from the shadow left by the death of her husband, to a young woman embracing life. This journey is well written and very sensitively done.
The plot is also really good - Bramley ties together the journey of a gardening year, and combines this with love and laughter, with a little personal tragedy thrown in, and the combination of all of these elements works together brilliantly to make this a great book to pick up and devour quickly. I cant wait to see how it all ends.
In this third instalment, Tilly is well established in life at Ivy Lane. Her secret is out and she embarks on love for the first time in some years. But as things build towards the annual Halloween party, love never does run smooth, and Tilly again has to contemplate the choices faced when dating.
This instalment is much like the others in this series. It has great characters, some old and some new, and those that we have met before are again developed in this section of the book. Tilly moves on again and progresses from the shadow left by the death of her husband, to a young woman embracing life. This journey is well written and very sensitively done.
The plot is also really good - Bramley ties together the journey of a gardening year, and combines this with love and laughter, with a little personal tragedy thrown in, and the combination of all of these elements works together brilliantly to make this a great book to pick up and devour quickly. I cant wait to see how it all ends.
September 5, 2014
I have been waiting to read this since Cathy left book 2 (Ivy Lane – Summer) on a cliff hanger, but Cathy didn’t start book 3 straight after this she has moved the story on a month or so, for me this was brilliant idea.
Cathy drags you back to Ivy Lane so wonderfully well, with a story that has you laughing and crying in equal measures. There are also words of wisdom from Alf to Tilly and we finally find out Tilly’s secret.
We are also introduced to some new characters in the form of the young offenders that come to the allotments to help out. We got to meet old friends like Tilly, Gemma, Mia and Alf. We also got to see what the residents had been up to in the weeks since the end of book 2.
Cathy packs so much into these few chapters and it a really joy and pleasure to read these books. I honestly can’t recommend them enough, this as with the other 2 books is a must read. Again Cathy doesn’t disappoint with the ending.
July 9, 2015
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I was so hooked with the last two books in Cathy Bramley's Ivy Series that I found myself finishing them quickly. On "Autumn," we finally find out Tilly's "secret," the one she couldn't talk about even to her new closest fiends, and it is heartbreaking. I admit I thought the worst - that she had a criminal past, but what it was was no less heartbreaking. It was also good to see her in the best place, seemingly ready for love via Aiden, and we get to see all of those culminate during the allotment's Halloween party, but even the best laid plans do sometimes not work out, and because of a misunderstanding or two our herione, by the end of this installment, isn't where we want her to be. Bramley has a great knack for moving things along well, and I am still hooked, hoping against hope that Tilly finds her happiness.
I was so hooked with the last two books in Cathy Bramley's Ivy Series that I found myself finishing them quickly. On "Autumn," we finally find out Tilly's "secret," the one she couldn't talk about even to her new closest fiends, and it is heartbreaking. I admit I thought the worst - that she had a criminal past, but what it was was no less heartbreaking. It was also good to see her in the best place, seemingly ready for love via Aiden, and we get to see all of those culminate during the allotment's Halloween party, but even the best laid plans do sometimes not work out, and because of a misunderstanding or two our herione, by the end of this installment, isn't where we want her to be. Bramley has a great knack for moving things along well, and I am still hooked, hoping against hope that Tilly finds her happiness.
February 25, 2015
A wonderful follow on from the ivy lane books with new characters coming in to the allotments and Tilly starts to open up more about her past and why she has wanted to keep herself to herself. There is a wonderful Halloween party at the allotments and everyone dresses up and put their pumpkins into a competition to see who will win. Tilly is really falling for the one person now but things alway get in the way of her showing her true feelings so will they get together or not. Looking forward to the last book now.
October 29, 2014
can't wait for book 4
August 3, 2015
Only one more installment to go :(
July 20, 2015
Tilly now knows its the time to tell her friend Gemma why she came to live in Kingsfield.
January 7, 2016
Looking forward to the final book in the series - been a great story. Easy going read.
February 2, 2016
This one broke my heart but loved it
August 5, 2016
Just finished Autumn, on to winter
February 8, 2015
fab book. can't wait for last part
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