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Juniper Meadows #3
Come Rain or Shine
There are worse fates than growing up knowing that you will one day inherit a vast and magnificent Cotswolds country estate, but for Rhys Travers it has always felt like a huge responsibility.
Juniper Meadows is home to much of his extended family, not to mention the many local businesses that operate on the estate, so there’s no time to sit back and enjoy the view. Juniper Meadows is a full-time job, and that doesn’t leave much time for romance…
Tasha Blake’s career leaves no time for romance either – much to her mother’s chagrin. Tasha’s sister Danni has kindly provided two grandchildren, but Victoria Blake is keen for more! When her job takes her to Juniper Meadows for an extended project, the slower pace of life, the beauty of the countryside and the warmth of the Travers family, soon has Tasha in its thrall, and the future Lord of the Manor Rhys Travers is rather easy on the eye too.
As the busyness of life on the estate sweeps Tasha and Rhys along, they are both able to ignore the secrets and silences that are growing between them. But when the future of Juniper Meadows hangs in the balance, loyalties and love are tested to breaking point. When the chips are down, can Rhys and Tasha see a future together, come rain or shine…
Sarah Bennett is back with her signature blend of warmth and joy, plot and pace. A Sarah Bennett book is a ray of sunshine and a huge hug, guaranteed to brighten any day, perfect for all fans of Cathy Bramley, Katie Fforde and Phillipa Ashley.
Praise for the Juniper Meadows
'A perfect read to cosy up with at this time of year. Complex family relationships are explored with love and sensitivity and in a way that keeps you turning the pages. Full of friends and family and the meaning of love in all its different forms' Katie Ginger
‘I inhaled this book in two days. Absolutely gorgeous. Sarah Bennett is back, and better than ever!’ Rachel Burton
'A perfect heartwarming read full of family, romance and intrigue, set in a stunning location - what’s not to love?' Bella Osborne
'In From The Cold** is a cleverly woven tale of family in all its many meanings; emotional, heart-breaking but ultimately uplifting, I can’t wait to see where Sarah Bennett takes us next' *Alexandra Walsh
'In From the Cold is a joyful, intriguing story of intertwining relationships whose ripples spread throughout a community... Moving, witty and atmospheric, the story bowls along at a cracking pace, delivering a generous supply of romance along with the gin. I loved it! More, please.' Celia Anderson
Readers love Sarah
‘In From the Cold is a beautiful story about love, lies, betrayal and healing. Sarah Bennett's writing is gorgeous and she creates characters that I feel I know in real life. In From the Cold is another heartwarming story from this talented author. Grab your copy now and treat yourself to this hug in a book! 5 stars!’
‘Absolutely loved this book from start to finish the storyline covered everything I didn't want it to finish, I do hope there is going to be a third instalment 🎉’
‘I think this could well be some of Sarah Bennett’s best writing to date. She has a captivating way with words, and also gets some lovely humour in there too. What Sarah Bennett excels at, is creating settings.
Juniper Meadows is home to much of his extended family, not to mention the many local businesses that operate on the estate, so there’s no time to sit back and enjoy the view. Juniper Meadows is a full-time job, and that doesn’t leave much time for romance…
Tasha Blake’s career leaves no time for romance either – much to her mother’s chagrin. Tasha’s sister Danni has kindly provided two grandchildren, but Victoria Blake is keen for more! When her job takes her to Juniper Meadows for an extended project, the slower pace of life, the beauty of the countryside and the warmth of the Travers family, soon has Tasha in its thrall, and the future Lord of the Manor Rhys Travers is rather easy on the eye too.
As the busyness of life on the estate sweeps Tasha and Rhys along, they are both able to ignore the secrets and silences that are growing between them. But when the future of Juniper Meadows hangs in the balance, loyalties and love are tested to breaking point. When the chips are down, can Rhys and Tasha see a future together, come rain or shine…
Sarah Bennett is back with her signature blend of warmth and joy, plot and pace. A Sarah Bennett book is a ray of sunshine and a huge hug, guaranteed to brighten any day, perfect for all fans of Cathy Bramley, Katie Fforde and Phillipa Ashley.
Praise for the Juniper Meadows
'A perfect read to cosy up with at this time of year. Complex family relationships are explored with love and sensitivity and in a way that keeps you turning the pages. Full of friends and family and the meaning of love in all its different forms' Katie Ginger
‘I inhaled this book in two days. Absolutely gorgeous. Sarah Bennett is back, and better than ever!’ Rachel Burton
'A perfect heartwarming read full of family, romance and intrigue, set in a stunning location - what’s not to love?' Bella Osborne
'In From The Cold** is a cleverly woven tale of family in all its many meanings; emotional, heart-breaking but ultimately uplifting, I can’t wait to see where Sarah Bennett takes us next' *Alexandra Walsh
'In From the Cold is a joyful, intriguing story of intertwining relationships whose ripples spread throughout a community... Moving, witty and atmospheric, the story bowls along at a cracking pace, delivering a generous supply of romance along with the gin. I loved it! More, please.' Celia Anderson
Readers love Sarah
‘In From the Cold is a beautiful story about love, lies, betrayal and healing. Sarah Bennett's writing is gorgeous and she creates characters that I feel I know in real life. In From the Cold is another heartwarming story from this talented author. Grab your copy now and treat yourself to this hug in a book! 5 stars!’
‘Absolutely loved this book from start to finish the storyline covered everything I didn't want it to finish, I do hope there is going to be a third instalment 🎉’
‘I think this could well be some of Sarah Bennett’s best writing to date. She has a captivating way with words, and also gets some lovely humour in there too. What Sarah Bennett excels at, is creating settings.
274 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 6, 2024
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Sarah Bennett
29 books292 followersSarah Bennett has been reading for as long as she can remember. Raised in a family of bookworms, her love affair with books of all genres has culminated in the ultimate Happy Ever After – getting to write her own stories to share with others.
Born and raised in a military family, she is happily married to her own Officer (who is sometimes even A Gentleman). Home is wherever he lays his hat, and life has taught them both that the best family is the one you create from friends as well as relatives.
When not reading or writing, Sarah is a devotee of afternoon naps and sailing the high seas, but only on vessels large enough to accommodate a casino and a choice of restaurants.
You can connect with her via twitter @Sarahlou_writes or on Facebook www.facebook.com/SarahBennettAuthor
Sarah is the author of the Butterfly Cove, Lavender Bay and Bluebell Castle series for HQ Digital UK.
Born and raised in a military family, she is happily married to her own Officer (who is sometimes even A Gentleman). Home is wherever he lays his hat, and life has taught them both that the best family is the one you create from friends as well as relatives.
When not reading or writing, Sarah is a devotee of afternoon naps and sailing the high seas, but only on vessels large enough to accommodate a casino and a choice of restaurants.
You can connect with her via twitter @Sarahlou_writes or on Facebook www.facebook.com/SarahBennettAuthor
Sarah is the author of the Butterfly Cove, Lavender Bay and Bluebell Castle series for HQ Digital UK.
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February 27, 2024
Sarah Bennet's books are go to reads for me, I can't resist reading them when the latest publishes.
It's hard to believe the third book in the Juniper Meadows series is already here and I've read them all from the start.
It's been so exciting to read about Juniper Meadows and the archeologists running the dig and finding historical ruins. In each book in this series, we've found out a little more about it. I'm all for series and having the same characters in the books and getting updates on them but also meeting new characters in each book.
Running Juniper Meadows is a huge time consumer for Rhys Travers, also the future Lord of the Manor. Hiring someone to manage the manor and draw in customers while making major changes is going to help Rhys quickly get things under control.
When Tasha Blake swoops in like a ray of sunshine getting the manor on track with changes that draws in the customers and gives Rhys some breathing room, he's relieved and oh so grateful.
Love may be blossoming for this couple if only a few pesky secrets she's hiding don't hinder that path to love. Fabulous, fun, you won't be able to put it down until you get to the end. Warm a charming, a must read.
I was given a complimentary copy of this book.
All opinions expressed are my own.
It's hard to believe the third book in the Juniper Meadows series is already here and I've read them all from the start.
It's been so exciting to read about Juniper Meadows and the archeologists running the dig and finding historical ruins. In each book in this series, we've found out a little more about it. I'm all for series and having the same characters in the books and getting updates on them but also meeting new characters in each book.
Running Juniper Meadows is a huge time consumer for Rhys Travers, also the future Lord of the Manor. Hiring someone to manage the manor and draw in customers while making major changes is going to help Rhys quickly get things under control.
When Tasha Blake swoops in like a ray of sunshine getting the manor on track with changes that draws in the customers and gives Rhys some breathing room, he's relieved and oh so grateful.
Love may be blossoming for this couple if only a few pesky secrets she's hiding don't hinder that path to love. Fabulous, fun, you won't be able to put it down until you get to the end. Warm a charming, a must read.
I was given a complimentary copy of this book.
All opinions expressed are my own.
May 22, 2024
Another great read from Bennett, I am looking forward to seeing how this series concludes. At first I was a bit concerned that this book would be an echo of the previous stories, but I found that Bennett still threw in some surprises and kept this a sweet, easy and entertaining read – everything I was looking for.
Definitely this is one where reading the other books helps you understand the background to the characters. I hadn’t realised how many people there were at Juniper Meadows until I saw the opening character list! In this story, we see newcomer, Tasha, start working with Rhys Travers, helping him establish the camping side of the estate. I liked that the writer moved to a different aspect of Juniper Meadows, whilst seeing familiar faces from the previous books make an appearance. This certainly reinforced that community feel that I recognised in the previous book.
However, Tasha has not been honest with the Travers family and readers know that it is only a matter of time before she will need to confess that her employment at Juniper Meadows is, essentially, to help her boss spy on the business with a move to buying it. I liked the revelations that showed the connection between her boss and Tasha’s new job, as well as whether she would be judged by the Travers family. Whilst you can predict there will be another happy ending, I was keen to see whether Tasha and Rhys would be able to cope with Tasha’s secrecy.
With only one more book to go in the series, I will certainly be sorry to say goodbye to Juniper Meadows. The setting has made these stories so much more enjoyable and I loved wandering through the different aspects of the estate: the archaeological dig to gin making, the community trails to the glamping site. This has helped make the books unique from each other, so I cannot help but wonder what aspect of Juniper Meadows will feature in the last story.
This was a really enjoyable read and I liked the romance aspect that is established between Tasha and Rhys. I look forward to returning to the cast of characters once more, and hope I am not waiting too long!
With thanks to Boldwood books and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Definitely this is one where reading the other books helps you understand the background to the characters. I hadn’t realised how many people there were at Juniper Meadows until I saw the opening character list! In this story, we see newcomer, Tasha, start working with Rhys Travers, helping him establish the camping side of the estate. I liked that the writer moved to a different aspect of Juniper Meadows, whilst seeing familiar faces from the previous books make an appearance. This certainly reinforced that community feel that I recognised in the previous book.
However, Tasha has not been honest with the Travers family and readers know that it is only a matter of time before she will need to confess that her employment at Juniper Meadows is, essentially, to help her boss spy on the business with a move to buying it. I liked the revelations that showed the connection between her boss and Tasha’s new job, as well as whether she would be judged by the Travers family. Whilst you can predict there will be another happy ending, I was keen to see whether Tasha and Rhys would be able to cope with Tasha’s secrecy.
With only one more book to go in the series, I will certainly be sorry to say goodbye to Juniper Meadows. The setting has made these stories so much more enjoyable and I loved wandering through the different aspects of the estate: the archaeological dig to gin making, the community trails to the glamping site. This has helped make the books unique from each other, so I cannot help but wonder what aspect of Juniper Meadows will feature in the last story.
This was a really enjoyable read and I liked the romance aspect that is established between Tasha and Rhys. I look forward to returning to the cast of characters once more, and hope I am not waiting too long!
With thanks to Boldwood books and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
February 15, 2024
This was a warm and fuzzy read, though there were several moments of panic I had as a reader when I thought that Tasha’s secrets would be revealed. I liked that the book directly addressed the deception in the story, rather than playing it down or turning it into a “misunderstanding.” The portrayal of the main character as competent and motivated made me like her a lot, and I felt like her character arc was satisfying.
I feel like the main male character could have been a little more developed, as he appears as an already perfect tough, yet sweet, yet rough, yet sensitive person from the start and doesn’t change much throughout. That said, I did enjoy his character a lot. Why limit yourself in a romance book, after all? Readers looking for a sweet found-family and self-discovery-focused romance will love this book.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for this ARC. This is my honest review.
4/5 Cute, funny, and heartwarming.
I feel like the main male character could have been a little more developed, as he appears as an already perfect tough, yet sweet, yet rough, yet sensitive person from the start and doesn’t change much throughout. That said, I did enjoy his character a lot. Why limit yourself in a romance book, after all? Readers looking for a sweet found-family and self-discovery-focused romance will love this book.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for this ARC. This is my honest review.
4/5 Cute, funny, and heartwarming.
March 13, 2024
BLOG TOUR REVIEW
Review for 'Come Rain Or Shine' by Sarah Bennett.
Read and reviewed via NetGalley for Sarah Bennett, Rachel's Random Resources, Book And Tonic, Boldwood Books and The Bold Book Club
Publication date 6th March 2024.
This is the first book I have read by this author but it most definitely won't be my last!! It is also the third book in Sarah's 'Juniper Meadows' series but each book in this series can be read as a standalone.
This novel consists of 30 chapters. The chapters are short to medium in length so easy to read 'just one more chapter' before bed...OK, I know yeah right, but still just in case!
An absolute stunner from the extremely talented Sarah!!! Well done Sarah on an absolutely gorgeous and perfect read!! This is the ideal beach read where you could sit there and turn around and just imagine the beautiful Juniper Meadows coming to life around you!
Be still my beating heart!! Sarah, where on Earth have you been all my life?? Why on Earth am I only now discovering your stunning books!! I absolutely LOVE, LOVE LOVED this absolutely gorgeous book and I am absolutely landed that it is part of a series that I can not only look forward to more books to read when they come out but can go back to the first book 'Where We Belong' while I am waiting for new ones to come out!!! Sarah's absolutely stunning evocative writing skills ensures the readers are absolutely sucked into the stunning storyline with the atmosphere, emotions, animals and characters coming to life all around them. Sarah ensures the reader hears the dogs barking and the birds tweeting, feel the electricity between Tasha and Rhys as well as the love surrounding the entire Travers family and see the beautiful surroundings. This fantastic storyline is filled with friendship, romance, humour, dogs, family, cows, tents, an amazing community, secrets, heartache, hard decisions and absolutely everything that you can ask for in a beautiful romantic escapism!!! Tasha has been roped in by her boss, owner and SJW to apply for a job at Juniper Meadows as he wants to know if it is a viable purchase for his company regardless of whether the current occupants wants to sell. Tasha easily gets the job and does extremely well at it making Juniper Meadows come alive with events and her amazing organisational skills. However, she starts to feel at home in the Travers family feeling loved, acknowledged and wanted. There is one particular member who feels more for her and she feels more for them. However, with her coming to Juniper Meadow with an agenda will the family find out the truth? Will Rhys and the family ever forgive her if they do? Will Tasha be able to do the job she came to do? Well I would love to tell you but where would be the fun in that? You'll just have to grab your copy of this stunner to find out won't you?!? You wont regret it!! I absolutely fell in love venturing into the stunning and love filled Juniper Meadows, meeting the amazing characters including all the amazing animals and getting completely lost in this stunning storyline! I am a huge animal lover and run my own cat rescue called Golden Oldies Cat Rescue and Hospice (you can find me on social media if interested) so any books that contain animals is always a huge bonus for me and this is absolutely rammed with amazing animals from dogs to sheep and much more!! I became so invested in this book that it actually felt like going on a holiday and I absolutely dreaded coming to the end again where I had to unpack my suitcase and get back to reality. It was an absolutely compelling and addictive heart lifting read that kept me turning the pages until late at night. I loved discovering the pasts and histories of the characters and I was absolutely swept away in the story line. The characters and locations came to life around me and I cannot wait to return in the next and previous book in this stunning series that I have very quickly fallen in love with. It has everything you could ask for to lose yourself for several hours. I just could not put it down so make sure you clear your schedules!!!! This book and this series would make a beautiful movie!! This book is an absolutely gorgeous, stunning and addictive addition in what promises to be an absolutely stunning series!!
Do not turn a single page of this book until you have cleared your schedules and when you do get ready to go on a stunning holiday you will not want to leave!!
Although this is the third book in this stunning series I had absolutely no problems reading it without reading the first book 'Coming Home To the Highlands'. Any details or events that have previously happened are mentioned in just the right amount of detail to let a new reader know what has happened and yet not too much to bore a previous reader.
I very quickly became completely invested in the characters, along with the storyline, who were all absolutely fantastic with their own individual personalities and quirks. They all started feeling like friends so quickly and I cannot wait to meet some of them along with new characters in the previous and future books in what promises to be a stunning series if this gorgeous book is anything to go by!!. I felt like I was leaving amazing people and friends and feel quite sad about that! Each of the characters have rich personalities and they will all stay with me for a long time. I absolutely love the fact that Sarah starts the book with a list of all the characters which includes some information on them. This is a fantastic idea and I haven't seen it much and wish more authors would do it. It is very helpful to be able to go back to remind yourself who certain characters are especially when you pick up a book in a series so thank you for this thoughtful addition Sarah!!! This is one of those stunning books where I loved the majority of the characters so much I genuinely could write an essay on them but it would be better for you to meet them for yourself. The main characters are Tasha and Rhys and Sarah does a fantastic job of weaving the chapters with their differing perspectives together seamlessly ensuring a smooth read and one that lets us know how each of them are feeling and thinking. As I previously mentioned there are many amazing four legged characters included in this gorgeous book and my favourites just had to be Samson and Delilah. The whole of the Travers family were just amazing and I loved them all. I can't say that I feel the same about Tash's Blake family as I wasn't a fan of many of them at all, only really Tash's sister Danni and her husband Stuart. Sarah's fantastic evocative writing skills ensure each and every one of them come to life in front of your eyes while you go through all their emotions with them. The fact that Sarah clearly cares about her characters absolutely shines through the pages with the fact that they are so well developed, realistic and every character has a part. I just absolutely adored getting to meet them and I'm looking forward to meeting them all over again in the first, second and future books in this fantastic series. An absolutely fantastic, unique and memorable group of amazing characters that i wont forget anytime soon!!
Congratulations Sarah on an absolutely gorgeous success!!! I'm definitely looking forward to my next holiday to Juniper Meadows in the rest of the books in what promises to be a stunning series!!! This is exactly why you are now in my favourite author club and here is to your next success 🥂 !!!
Make sure you read to the very end of the book to read the first chapter of Sarah's 'Summer Kisses At Mermaid's Point' which is the first book in her 'Mermaid's Point' series and promises to be just as gorgeous as this book and is is one I'm definitely looking forward to reading myself!!
Overall a perfect, stunning, page turning beach or fireplace escapism, with a great gang of characters that will sweep you away to Juniper Meadow from the very first page to the end by the extremely talented Sarah Bennett!!
281 pages.
This book is just £2.09 to purchase on kindle, free with Kindle Unlimited and £9.45 in paperback (at time of review) via Amazon which I think is an absolute bargain for this book!!!
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Review for 'Come Rain Or Shine' by Sarah Bennett.
Read and reviewed via NetGalley for Sarah Bennett, Rachel's Random Resources, Book And Tonic, Boldwood Books and The Bold Book Club
Publication date 6th March 2024.
This is the first book I have read by this author but it most definitely won't be my last!! It is also the third book in Sarah's 'Juniper Meadows' series but each book in this series can be read as a standalone.
This novel consists of 30 chapters. The chapters are short to medium in length so easy to read 'just one more chapter' before bed...OK, I know yeah right, but still just in case!
An absolute stunner from the extremely talented Sarah!!! Well done Sarah on an absolutely gorgeous and perfect read!! This is the ideal beach read where you could sit there and turn around and just imagine the beautiful Juniper Meadows coming to life around you!
Be still my beating heart!! Sarah, where on Earth have you been all my life?? Why on Earth am I only now discovering your stunning books!! I absolutely LOVE, LOVE LOVED this absolutely gorgeous book and I am absolutely landed that it is part of a series that I can not only look forward to more books to read when they come out but can go back to the first book 'Where We Belong' while I am waiting for new ones to come out!!! Sarah's absolutely stunning evocative writing skills ensures the readers are absolutely sucked into the stunning storyline with the atmosphere, emotions, animals and characters coming to life all around them. Sarah ensures the reader hears the dogs barking and the birds tweeting, feel the electricity between Tasha and Rhys as well as the love surrounding the entire Travers family and see the beautiful surroundings. This fantastic storyline is filled with friendship, romance, humour, dogs, family, cows, tents, an amazing community, secrets, heartache, hard decisions and absolutely everything that you can ask for in a beautiful romantic escapism!!! Tasha has been roped in by her boss, owner and SJW to apply for a job at Juniper Meadows as he wants to know if it is a viable purchase for his company regardless of whether the current occupants wants to sell. Tasha easily gets the job and does extremely well at it making Juniper Meadows come alive with events and her amazing organisational skills. However, she starts to feel at home in the Travers family feeling loved, acknowledged and wanted. There is one particular member who feels more for her and she feels more for them. However, with her coming to Juniper Meadow with an agenda will the family find out the truth? Will Rhys and the family ever forgive her if they do? Will Tasha be able to do the job she came to do? Well I would love to tell you but where would be the fun in that? You'll just have to grab your copy of this stunner to find out won't you?!? You wont regret it!! I absolutely fell in love venturing into the stunning and love filled Juniper Meadows, meeting the amazing characters including all the amazing animals and getting completely lost in this stunning storyline! I am a huge animal lover and run my own cat rescue called Golden Oldies Cat Rescue and Hospice (you can find me on social media if interested) so any books that contain animals is always a huge bonus for me and this is absolutely rammed with amazing animals from dogs to sheep and much more!! I became so invested in this book that it actually felt like going on a holiday and I absolutely dreaded coming to the end again where I had to unpack my suitcase and get back to reality. It was an absolutely compelling and addictive heart lifting read that kept me turning the pages until late at night. I loved discovering the pasts and histories of the characters and I was absolutely swept away in the story line. The characters and locations came to life around me and I cannot wait to return in the next and previous book in this stunning series that I have very quickly fallen in love with. It has everything you could ask for to lose yourself for several hours. I just could not put it down so make sure you clear your schedules!!!! This book and this series would make a beautiful movie!! This book is an absolutely gorgeous, stunning and addictive addition in what promises to be an absolutely stunning series!!
Do not turn a single page of this book until you have cleared your schedules and when you do get ready to go on a stunning holiday you will not want to leave!!
Although this is the third book in this stunning series I had absolutely no problems reading it without reading the first book 'Coming Home To the Highlands'. Any details or events that have previously happened are mentioned in just the right amount of detail to let a new reader know what has happened and yet not too much to bore a previous reader.
I very quickly became completely invested in the characters, along with the storyline, who were all absolutely fantastic with their own individual personalities and quirks. They all started feeling like friends so quickly and I cannot wait to meet some of them along with new characters in the previous and future books in what promises to be a stunning series if this gorgeous book is anything to go by!!. I felt like I was leaving amazing people and friends and feel quite sad about that! Each of the characters have rich personalities and they will all stay with me for a long time. I absolutely love the fact that Sarah starts the book with a list of all the characters which includes some information on them. This is a fantastic idea and I haven't seen it much and wish more authors would do it. It is very helpful to be able to go back to remind yourself who certain characters are especially when you pick up a book in a series so thank you for this thoughtful addition Sarah!!! This is one of those stunning books where I loved the majority of the characters so much I genuinely could write an essay on them but it would be better for you to meet them for yourself. The main characters are Tasha and Rhys and Sarah does a fantastic job of weaving the chapters with their differing perspectives together seamlessly ensuring a smooth read and one that lets us know how each of them are feeling and thinking. As I previously mentioned there are many amazing four legged characters included in this gorgeous book and my favourites just had to be Samson and Delilah. The whole of the Travers family were just amazing and I loved them all. I can't say that I feel the same about Tash's Blake family as I wasn't a fan of many of them at all, only really Tash's sister Danni and her husband Stuart. Sarah's fantastic evocative writing skills ensure each and every one of them come to life in front of your eyes while you go through all their emotions with them. The fact that Sarah clearly cares about her characters absolutely shines through the pages with the fact that they are so well developed, realistic and every character has a part. I just absolutely adored getting to meet them and I'm looking forward to meeting them all over again in the first, second and future books in this fantastic series. An absolutely fantastic, unique and memorable group of amazing characters that i wont forget anytime soon!!
Congratulations Sarah on an absolutely gorgeous success!!! I'm definitely looking forward to my next holiday to Juniper Meadows in the rest of the books in what promises to be a stunning series!!! This is exactly why you are now in my favourite author club and here is to your next success 🥂 !!!
Make sure you read to the very end of the book to read the first chapter of Sarah's 'Summer Kisses At Mermaid's Point' which is the first book in her 'Mermaid's Point' series and promises to be just as gorgeous as this book and is is one I'm definitely looking forward to reading myself!!
Overall a perfect, stunning, page turning beach or fireplace escapism, with a great gang of characters that will sweep you away to Juniper Meadow from the very first page to the end by the extremely talented Sarah Bennett!!
281 pages.
This book is just £2.09 to purchase on kindle, free with Kindle Unlimited and £9.45 in paperback (at time of review) via Amazon which I think is an absolute bargain for this book!!!
Rated 5/5 (I LOVED it ) on Goodreads, Instagram, Amazon UK and Amazon US and on over 30 Facebook pages plus my blog on Facebook.
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February 26, 2024
Finished reading: February 25th 2024
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September 17, 2024
Come Rain or Shine is the 3rd book in the Juniper Meadows series about the Travers family. I do recommend you read this series in order, as each book builds on relationships from the previous books. The book opens with Tasha Blake applying for a job at Juniper Meadows working with Rhys Travers to make the camping part of the estate a success. What she doesn't tell them is that she works for a company that buys up land and companies to make money, lots of money. Tasha is technically a spy, but once there, she begins to think again about what she is doing. The slower pace of life, the beauty of the countryside and the warmth of the Travers family, soon has Tasha captivated. She also begins to have feelings for Rhys, the future Lord of the Manor. What will happen when Rhys finds out why Tasha is really at Juniper Meadows.
I enjoy the cozy feel of Sarah Bennett's books. Her descriptions of the beautiful settings, activities and various characters places the reader right in the thick of things. Tasha is an interesting character. She is the stereotype of a female in a male dominated business, trying to make her mark. She is a workaholic, loves her life and works to prove herself. Of course, she finds out that she is being used and lied to, but that comes later. I enjoyed seeing her soften and become more human, enjoying spending time with people, and not all business. Rhys is the handsome Lord, who puts family above all else, so seeing him think about his own happiness was nice. We meet his grandparents in this one and talk about a selfish man. You will have to read this one to see what you think about them. When the chips are down and the future of Juniper Meadows is in question, the family rallies, and Rhys stands up to those he needs to, in order to protect the estate. Of course this puts Rhys and Tasha's relationship in danger, but Sarah Bennett has a great way of bringing the story to a wonderful ending. The next and final book in this series is now out, and I am going to move right onto that one to see how things play out for the Travers family, and Juniper Meadows. The narration of the audiobook was performed by Fran Burgoyne. She has narrated the previous books in this series that I listened to, so I enjoyed her familiar voice and storytelling for this book.
I enjoy the cozy feel of Sarah Bennett's books. Her descriptions of the beautiful settings, activities and various characters places the reader right in the thick of things. Tasha is an interesting character. She is the stereotype of a female in a male dominated business, trying to make her mark. She is a workaholic, loves her life and works to prove herself. Of course, she finds out that she is being used and lied to, but that comes later. I enjoyed seeing her soften and become more human, enjoying spending time with people, and not all business. Rhys is the handsome Lord, who puts family above all else, so seeing him think about his own happiness was nice. We meet his grandparents in this one and talk about a selfish man. You will have to read this one to see what you think about them. When the chips are down and the future of Juniper Meadows is in question, the family rallies, and Rhys stands up to those he needs to, in order to protect the estate. Of course this puts Rhys and Tasha's relationship in danger, but Sarah Bennett has a great way of bringing the story to a wonderful ending. The next and final book in this series is now out, and I am going to move right onto that one to see how things play out for the Travers family, and Juniper Meadows. The narration of the audiobook was performed by Fran Burgoyne. She has narrated the previous books in this series that I listened to, so I enjoyed her familiar voice and storytelling for this book.
August 20, 2024
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January 26, 2024
This is a novel in a series by Sarah Bennet of which I have read no previous ones. That should not present a problem as it is self-contained, with many pages of explanation of characters and relationships. It was sweet, but not earth shattering,
Look upon this story as mini vacation in England,, providing you with a few hours of relaxation, not a literary experience.
Thanks to NeGalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC copy to read and review.
Look upon this story as mini vacation in England,, providing you with a few hours of relaxation, not a literary experience.
Thanks to NeGalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC copy to read and review.
March 14, 2024
Lovely to be back in Juniper Meadows and this visit its Rhys, Hope’s cousin who is featured. He is an all round good guy, hard working and caring too but a little bit lonely. Tash is at Juniper Meadows managing the campsite, but she is hiding her true reasons for being there. I loved these two and they were so well matched and Tash just fitted in perfectly with the Travers family.
Filled with drama, community and romance this was an enjoyable and entertaining read. The Travers family are such wonderful characters and I am looking forward to my next visit with them
Filled with drama, community and romance this was an enjoyable and entertaining read. The Travers family are such wonderful characters and I am looking forward to my next visit with them
April 14, 2024
It might be the twenty first century, but an estate like Juniper Meadows could sometimes have the problems of a nineteenth century estate. Rhys Travers knows that one day Juniper Meadows will be his, and whilst it is certainly a family affair, the weight of it does lay heavy on his shoulders.
Whilst Rhys takes a hands on role where he can he does know he might need to perhaps share some of that workload out. Enter Tash who seems to bring a lot to the table and might be just what Juniper Meadows needs. However, is she there for the right reasons or has she got the job under false pretense’s.
Tash and Rhys immediately hit it off, and far from being the city life Tash is used to, she embraces the outdoors and countryside life. The Travers family embrace Tash to and can see the value she brings to the the estate as well as Rhys. Could Rhys have found the answer he has been avoiding all this time?
However it could be that Tash is not so innocent, or is she actually a pawn in a much bigger game? Events take a turn and it seem everything is up for grabs.
It is always lovely to go back to a place you have become familiar with and the characters based there. Of course those we have met from previous novels feature and ones that will no doubt get to know in the future. What also makes this a great series, is the setting and the place. The concept of Juniper Meadows, its farm, distillery, camping, Spa simply shine off the page and it is if you are visiting an exclusive place and just taking a peek at what is going on before, closing the doors and the pages of the book to get on with your own lives.
I cannot wait to go back and see what happens on my next visit. My bags are packed and ready to go…..
Whilst Rhys takes a hands on role where he can he does know he might need to perhaps share some of that workload out. Enter Tash who seems to bring a lot to the table and might be just what Juniper Meadows needs. However, is she there for the right reasons or has she got the job under false pretense’s.
Tash and Rhys immediately hit it off, and far from being the city life Tash is used to, she embraces the outdoors and countryside life. The Travers family embrace Tash to and can see the value she brings to the the estate as well as Rhys. Could Rhys have found the answer he has been avoiding all this time?
However it could be that Tash is not so innocent, or is she actually a pawn in a much bigger game? Events take a turn and it seem everything is up for grabs.
It is always lovely to go back to a place you have become familiar with and the characters based there. Of course those we have met from previous novels feature and ones that will no doubt get to know in the future. What also makes this a great series, is the setting and the place. The concept of Juniper Meadows, its farm, distillery, camping, Spa simply shine off the page and it is if you are visiting an exclusive place and just taking a peek at what is going on before, closing the doors and the pages of the book to get on with your own lives.
I cannot wait to go back and see what happens on my next visit. My bags are packed and ready to go…..
March 4, 2024
A big meh from me here. Firstly the title doesn’t work with the story, which was odd. Secondly the characters were insufferable. I’m not sure why everyone was ok with Tasha lying to them all but I guess that’s the way it goes. The whole thing was just a big uncomfortable mess. There was no need to outline all the characters both in the beginning and end of the book. Honestly if you need to do that you’ve got too many side characters for a reader to keep track of.
March 16, 2024
Come Rain or Shine is a cozy and charming English romance.
If you are looking for a book that will make you feel warm and fuzzy inside, then you need to read this book. Sarah is one of my go-to “pick me up” authors because I always know that I will get a charming story that will leave me feeling happy when I am done. This book has this nice soft pace to it. Things are happening, but not at a breakneck speed or an overwhelming amount of things. Most of this story focuses on Tasha breathing new life into the camping site at Juniper Meadows. There are a few other side stories happening as well, which are connected to previous books in this series. You can read this book as a stand-alone; Sarah does a great job at bringing her readers up to speed. But I would highly recommend reading the previous books because they are delightful. If you are a fan of makeover stories, then you will love watching Tasha revamp the campsite at Juniper Meadows. Makeover stories are pure catnip for me, and I enjoy these types of books so much because the MCs are often very passionate about whatever they are working on, and that passion just leaps from the pages. Tasha is excited about her new job and is bursting with amazing ideas. Her excitement and passion were addictive, and I couldn’t help but feel excited, too. Juniper Meadows is beautiful and breathtaking. It’s that perfect, charming English setting that I love so much. It just oozes that small-town English charm.
I really like Tasha as a MC. She is smart, ambitious, and very kind-hearted. Her character is very career-driven. But even though she has these strong career-driven qualities, she also has this moral stance that she will not compromise on, even for her job. She is sent to Juniper Meadows to gather information for her boss, but she refuses to cross any lines that would have her snooping into the personal lives of the Travers families. Tasha often gets criticized by her family for the way she lives her life. They don’t understand why she works so much and think she should be settling down and having a family. The family dynamics in this book were interesting. Tasha’s family acted more like you would imagine titles gentry would act. Her mother comes across as very posh and expects her children to act and live their lives a certain way. Whereas Rhys’ family, who is actually titled gentry, were the most down-to-earth wonderful group of people you could ever meet. I loved seeing those two contrasting family dynamics. Rhys was everything I wanted in my male MC. He is gorgeous, kind, and very protective, but he also has this sweet, vulnerable part to him. I loved watching him and Tasha interact with each other because they both have that strong type A controlling personality. There were moments when they clashed, but nothing big came from those clashes. You get that fun, sharp banter without all that big drama or fallout that sometimes comes from conflict.
The romance is this beautiful blend of slow burn and workplace tropes. This is a clean romance, which means that there isn’t anything more than kissing on the pages. I adored Rhys and Tasha together. I had to keep on reading because I wanted to see what their next exchange would look like. These two characters just fit really nicely together. Their chemistry was incredibly delicious, and I loved watching them grow as a couple. Even though they had similar personalities, they really just complimented each other, and those similarities helped them understand each other that much more.
Come Rain Or Shine is a sweet and lovely romance that I could not put down.
Thank you, Boldwood Books and Rachel Random Resources, for the ARC in exchange for an honest opinion.
Click on the link to read more of our reviews on our blog: https://romancebythebook.com/book-rev...
If you are looking for a book that will make you feel warm and fuzzy inside, then you need to read this book. Sarah is one of my go-to “pick me up” authors because I always know that I will get a charming story that will leave me feeling happy when I am done. This book has this nice soft pace to it. Things are happening, but not at a breakneck speed or an overwhelming amount of things. Most of this story focuses on Tasha breathing new life into the camping site at Juniper Meadows. There are a few other side stories happening as well, which are connected to previous books in this series. You can read this book as a stand-alone; Sarah does a great job at bringing her readers up to speed. But I would highly recommend reading the previous books because they are delightful. If you are a fan of makeover stories, then you will love watching Tasha revamp the campsite at Juniper Meadows. Makeover stories are pure catnip for me, and I enjoy these types of books so much because the MCs are often very passionate about whatever they are working on, and that passion just leaps from the pages. Tasha is excited about her new job and is bursting with amazing ideas. Her excitement and passion were addictive, and I couldn’t help but feel excited, too. Juniper Meadows is beautiful and breathtaking. It’s that perfect, charming English setting that I love so much. It just oozes that small-town English charm.
I really like Tasha as a MC. She is smart, ambitious, and very kind-hearted. Her character is very career-driven. But even though she has these strong career-driven qualities, she also has this moral stance that she will not compromise on, even for her job. She is sent to Juniper Meadows to gather information for her boss, but she refuses to cross any lines that would have her snooping into the personal lives of the Travers families. Tasha often gets criticized by her family for the way she lives her life. They don’t understand why she works so much and think she should be settling down and having a family. The family dynamics in this book were interesting. Tasha’s family acted more like you would imagine titles gentry would act. Her mother comes across as very posh and expects her children to act and live their lives a certain way. Whereas Rhys’ family, who is actually titled gentry, were the most down-to-earth wonderful group of people you could ever meet. I loved seeing those two contrasting family dynamics. Rhys was everything I wanted in my male MC. He is gorgeous, kind, and very protective, but he also has this sweet, vulnerable part to him. I loved watching him and Tasha interact with each other because they both have that strong type A controlling personality. There were moments when they clashed, but nothing big came from those clashes. You get that fun, sharp banter without all that big drama or fallout that sometimes comes from conflict.
The romance is this beautiful blend of slow burn and workplace tropes. This is a clean romance, which means that there isn’t anything more than kissing on the pages. I adored Rhys and Tasha together. I had to keep on reading because I wanted to see what their next exchange would look like. These two characters just fit really nicely together. Their chemistry was incredibly delicious, and I loved watching them grow as a couple. Even though they had similar personalities, they really just complimented each other, and those similarities helped them understand each other that much more.
Come Rain Or Shine is a sweet and lovely romance that I could not put down.
Thank you, Boldwood Books and Rachel Random Resources, for the ARC in exchange for an honest opinion.
Click on the link to read more of our reviews on our blog: https://romancebythebook.com/book-rev...
March 7, 2024
Come Rain or Shine by Sarah Bennett
I received an advance review copy for free thanks to Rachel's Random Resources and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Blurb
There are worse fates than growing up knowing that you will one day inherit a vast and magnificent Cotswolds country estate, but for Rhys Travers it has always felt like a huge responsibility.
Juniper Meadows is home to much of his extended family, not to mention the many local businesses that operate on the estate, so there’s no time to sit back and enjoy the view. Juniper Meadows is a full-time job, and that doesn’t leave much time for romance…
Tasha Blake’s career leaves no time for romance either – much to her mother’s chagrin. Tasha’s sister Danni has kindly provided two grandchildren, but Victoria Blake is keen for more! When her job takes her to Juniper Meadows for an extended project, the slower pace of life, the beauty of the countryside and the warmth of the Travers family, soon has Tasha in its thrall, and the future Lord of the Manor Rhys Travers is rather easy on the eye too.
As the busyness of life on the estate sweeps Tasha and Rhys along, they are both able to ignore the secrets and silences that are growing between them. But when the future of Juniper Meadows hangs in the balance, loyalties and love are tested to breaking point. When the chips are down, can Rhys and Tasha see a future together, come rain or shine…
My Opinion
This is the third book in the Juniper Meadows series and it was such a lovely read. It was lovely to be welcomed back by some familiar characters - Sarah Bennett includes a character list with this book which helps if you need a bit of a reminder as to who is who. Each of the characters I have met so far in this series I have enjoyed and whilst this can be read as a standalone I would recommend meeting all of the characters in the correct order.
This was an adorable read. With a great setting, this would make for a great weekend read.
Rating 4/5
I received an advance review copy for free thanks to Rachel's Random Resources and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Blurb
There are worse fates than growing up knowing that you will one day inherit a vast and magnificent Cotswolds country estate, but for Rhys Travers it has always felt like a huge responsibility.
Juniper Meadows is home to much of his extended family, not to mention the many local businesses that operate on the estate, so there’s no time to sit back and enjoy the view. Juniper Meadows is a full-time job, and that doesn’t leave much time for romance…
Tasha Blake’s career leaves no time for romance either – much to her mother’s chagrin. Tasha’s sister Danni has kindly provided two grandchildren, but Victoria Blake is keen for more! When her job takes her to Juniper Meadows for an extended project, the slower pace of life, the beauty of the countryside and the warmth of the Travers family, soon has Tasha in its thrall, and the future Lord of the Manor Rhys Travers is rather easy on the eye too.
As the busyness of life on the estate sweeps Tasha and Rhys along, they are both able to ignore the secrets and silences that are growing between them. But when the future of Juniper Meadows hangs in the balance, loyalties and love are tested to breaking point. When the chips are down, can Rhys and Tasha see a future together, come rain or shine…
My Opinion
This is the third book in the Juniper Meadows series and it was such a lovely read. It was lovely to be welcomed back by some familiar characters - Sarah Bennett includes a character list with this book which helps if you need a bit of a reminder as to who is who. Each of the characters I have met so far in this series I have enjoyed and whilst this can be read as a standalone I would recommend meeting all of the characters in the correct order.
This was an adorable read. With a great setting, this would make for a great weekend read.
Rating 4/5
February 7, 2024
Right before Christmas I got to read and review Sarah Bennett second book, In From The Cold, in her Juniper Meadows series. I absolutely adored it, and I was completely floored when I received the next book, Come Rain Or Shine, in the same series to review. I’m a little sad now because I’ve finished it and will have to wait for the next instalment to come out, but I will be diving into her previous series in the meantime to tide me over until then.
I am so thoroughly enjoying this series, every book is so cozy and comforting. Following the continuing story of the Travers family, who turned their family estate, Juniper Meadows, into a thriving series of businesses to support their small community.
Rhys, the next generations heir, has been carrying the weight and responsibility of a few too many things. To ensure the campground at Juniper Meadows runs smoothly in the summer he places an add for a campground manager. Tasha has given everything she had to get her career where she wants it to be. A consultant for a development company often doing feasibility studies on companies her boss hope to acquire. She is a little unsure why her boss is so interested in Juniper Meadows but when he has her apply for the campground manager position,while promising a big promotion at the end of the assignment, to do a little digging on the Travers, she goes for it.
I want to move, or at the very least take a long vacation at Juniper Meadows. I have fallen in love with the family, the location, and all the small businesses that exist in this ecosystem.
If you want a cozy feel good series I highly recommend this one. Look for the newest release March 6 2024. Thank you to Netgalley and Boldwood Books for letting me review this one.
I am so thoroughly enjoying this series, every book is so cozy and comforting. Following the continuing story of the Travers family, who turned their family estate, Juniper Meadows, into a thriving series of businesses to support their small community.
Rhys, the next generations heir, has been carrying the weight and responsibility of a few too many things. To ensure the campground at Juniper Meadows runs smoothly in the summer he places an add for a campground manager. Tasha has given everything she had to get her career where she wants it to be. A consultant for a development company often doing feasibility studies on companies her boss hope to acquire. She is a little unsure why her boss is so interested in Juniper Meadows but when he has her apply for the campground manager position,while promising a big promotion at the end of the assignment, to do a little digging on the Travers, she goes for it.
I want to move, or at the very least take a long vacation at Juniper Meadows. I have fallen in love with the family, the location, and all the small businesses that exist in this ecosystem.
If you want a cozy feel good series I highly recommend this one. Look for the newest release March 6 2024. Thank you to Netgalley and Boldwood Books for letting me review this one.
March 3, 2024
*I received a free ARC from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for my honest review*
Having already met Rhys in the previous books it was so nice to see him find his perfect partner. I did not immediately warm to Tasha though. I did fell bad for the way her parents treated her at the beginning and the fact that she had to continue to see the guy who cheated on her at various family events - I get that he was the best friend of her brother-in-law, but honestly how did anyone feel like that was okay? What I didn't like about her was that she was perfectly fine with lying to Rhys and everyone else. She knew there was something fishy going on right from the beginning and once she met everyone she had to have seen how much Juniper Meadows meant to them yet she still didn't come clean or call off the entire thing. Even once she realized what a jackass her boss really was she still didn't just tell everyone (or at least Rhys) the truth. And rather than take ownership and explain how she didn't end up passing on any information she ran away without a word. What I did like about her was that she fell in love with not only Rhys but the rest of the Travers family and Juniper Meadows as well. Like Rhys realized, she did really fit in like she belonged there. The only part about her going home that I actually liked was her finally telling off Lauren and Jonny. I wish she had returned to Juniper Meadows rather than Rhys coming to find her - she needed to take a chance for once and go for what she really wanted. I also thought everything with Lydia was unnecessary and didn't really fit with the rest of the story. One thing I really like about this series is that we still get to see what is going on with the characters from the previous books.
Having already met Rhys in the previous books it was so nice to see him find his perfect partner. I did not immediately warm to Tasha though. I did fell bad for the way her parents treated her at the beginning and the fact that she had to continue to see the guy who cheated on her at various family events - I get that he was the best friend of her brother-in-law, but honestly how did anyone feel like that was okay? What I didn't like about her was that she was perfectly fine with lying to Rhys and everyone else. She knew there was something fishy going on right from the beginning and once she met everyone she had to have seen how much Juniper Meadows meant to them yet she still didn't come clean or call off the entire thing. Even once she realized what a jackass her boss really was she still didn't just tell everyone (or at least Rhys) the truth. And rather than take ownership and explain how she didn't end up passing on any information she ran away without a word. What I did like about her was that she fell in love with not only Rhys but the rest of the Travers family and Juniper Meadows as well. Like Rhys realized, she did really fit in like she belonged there. The only part about her going home that I actually liked was her finally telling off Lauren and Jonny. I wish she had returned to Juniper Meadows rather than Rhys coming to find her - she needed to take a chance for once and go for what she really wanted. I also thought everything with Lydia was unnecessary and didn't really fit with the rest of the story. One thing I really like about this series is that we still get to see what is going on with the characters from the previous books.
April 9, 2024
This is the third in the series, and although enough explanations are provided, things would not feel the same without prior interactions with the large family at Juniper Meadows.
We left one son of the household, the man who will carry the title of the land with him in the future, alone and unattached. This is his story.
We begin with the female protagonist, a go-getter who is not understood by her family and whose ex-fiance still gets a seat at the family table! Her job is made even more complicated when her boss sends her on an odd assignment. She smells a rat even before she gets there, but we know even more about the situation because of the previous books.
The romance makes sense, as does the inclusion of the new character and what she brings to this assorted family. Some older family secrets are mentioned towards the end of this book, making me think that the next book might be about the oft-mentioned member who is yet to make an appearance, but the reason for his absence is dropped in to make us curious.
I like this series because it is very busy. There are things happening in the background, but the family keeps themselves occupied with almost mundane tasks that form part of a bigger, smoother operation. This combination is very relaxing to read and a joy to revisit since (unlike the people in the book) we know that their trials will have a happy ending.
I would highly recommend this series to fans of the genre and to anyone looking for multiple happily-ever-afters that make practical sense and are fun to read.
I received an ARC thanks to NetGalley and the publishers, but the review is entirely based on my own reading experience.
We left one son of the household, the man who will carry the title of the land with him in the future, alone and unattached. This is his story.
We begin with the female protagonist, a go-getter who is not understood by her family and whose ex-fiance still gets a seat at the family table! Her job is made even more complicated when her boss sends her on an odd assignment. She smells a rat even before she gets there, but we know even more about the situation because of the previous books.
The romance makes sense, as does the inclusion of the new character and what she brings to this assorted family. Some older family secrets are mentioned towards the end of this book, making me think that the next book might be about the oft-mentioned member who is yet to make an appearance, but the reason for his absence is dropped in to make us curious.
I like this series because it is very busy. There are things happening in the background, but the family keeps themselves occupied with almost mundane tasks that form part of a bigger, smoother operation. This combination is very relaxing to read and a joy to revisit since (unlike the people in the book) we know that their trials will have a happy ending.
I would highly recommend this series to fans of the genre and to anyone looking for multiple happily-ever-afters that make practical sense and are fun to read.
I received an ARC thanks to NetGalley and the publishers, but the review is entirely based on my own reading experience.
February 26, 2024
Once again, I enjoyed my visit to Juniper Meadows . Reading “Come Rain or Shine” was like a warm embrace as I was welcomed back into the family fold just like one of the book characters.
The Juniper Meadows businesses are flourishing but are still recovering from the havoc wreaked by an unhappy ex employee. In this story, Rhys, takes on a manager to develop the campsite so he can spend more time with the farming side of the business. Known for his loving but somewhat smothering need to control and plan he has high standards. He employs Tasha, a self confessed, work obsessed control freak, who seems a perfect match for the job. However, all is not as bright as it seems and trouble is on the horizon. I have to admit when the trouble arrives it forms a very small part of the narrative and is resolved quickly. It didn’t remove from my enjoyment of the book but I was surprised at what a small part of the story the “action” played in the end.
Every time I read a Juniper Meadows book I wish I could visit, and I would certainly need little encouragement to stay. The books are well written stories about the Travers family and their slowly expanding business. They are also romance stories and as well as the business expanding in each book the family does too, as another family member finds their soul mate. I look forward to reading more in the series to see if the rest of the family will find their happy ever after.
The Juniper Meadows businesses are flourishing but are still recovering from the havoc wreaked by an unhappy ex employee. In this story, Rhys, takes on a manager to develop the campsite so he can spend more time with the farming side of the business. Known for his loving but somewhat smothering need to control and plan he has high standards. He employs Tasha, a self confessed, work obsessed control freak, who seems a perfect match for the job. However, all is not as bright as it seems and trouble is on the horizon. I have to admit when the trouble arrives it forms a very small part of the narrative and is resolved quickly. It didn’t remove from my enjoyment of the book but I was surprised at what a small part of the story the “action” played in the end.
Every time I read a Juniper Meadows book I wish I could visit, and I would certainly need little encouragement to stay. The books are well written stories about the Travers family and their slowly expanding business. They are also romance stories and as well as the business expanding in each book the family does too, as another family member finds their soul mate. I look forward to reading more in the series to see if the rest of the family will find their happy ever after.
February 19, 2024
"Come Rain or Shine" by Sarah Bennett. What can I say other than I loved it and read in one day. Who doesn’t want to escape to an estate in the country. I hadn’t read the previous two books but had no trouble following along. I have since bought the previous books.
There are worse fates than growing up knowing that you will one day inherit a vast and magnificent Cotswolds country estate, but for Rhys Travers it has always felt like a huge responsibility.
The setting of Juniper Meadows sounded breathtaking, I could picture it especially as I have visited small villages in England. It had everything you could want in a story love, family, community and second chances.
I found the characters to be well developed, and multi-dimensional. There were multiple sub-plots of family dynamics Tasha’s as well as Rhys that had you interested in the outcome. I must admit I choked up a bit at the end, and was glad this is a series and I'll get to meet the characters again because I wanted to know more and what would happen next. I can’t wait to go back and read the previous books and hope there’s a book four.
I will definitely read other books by this author.
I requested and received an advance reader copy of this book from Boldwood Books and Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
There are worse fates than growing up knowing that you will one day inherit a vast and magnificent Cotswolds country estate, but for Rhys Travers it has always felt like a huge responsibility.
The setting of Juniper Meadows sounded breathtaking, I could picture it especially as I have visited small villages in England. It had everything you could want in a story love, family, community and second chances.
I found the characters to be well developed, and multi-dimensional. There were multiple sub-plots of family dynamics Tasha’s as well as Rhys that had you interested in the outcome. I must admit I choked up a bit at the end, and was glad this is a series and I'll get to meet the characters again because I wanted to know more and what would happen next. I can’t wait to go back and read the previous books and hope there’s a book four.
I will definitely read other books by this author.
I requested and received an advance reader copy of this book from Boldwood Books and Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
March 8, 2024
I am new to the Juniper Meadows series and I thoroughly enjoyed Come Rain or Shine. I enjoyed it as a standalone but I'm looking forward to picking up the previous two books sometime soon.
Rhys is completely lovable and kind so it was no surprise when sparks flew between him and Tasha. For someone who had no time for romance, he didn't lose a minute in getting attached to Tasha. He recognised her talent and enthusiasm from the very first meeting and he spent the rest of his time hovering around her and fussing. He was quite adorable but I worried for Tasha when the truth about her employment would eventually be revealed. I don't like third-act breakups or unnecessary drama because the main characters can't talk to each other.
Thankfully, Rhys is no dullard and when the truth finally emerged he didn't disappoint.
I didn't like Tasha's duplicity in the beginning but I saw how she only had good intentions for improving the estate and I couldn't wait to see her quit her real job and commit to Juniper Meadows for real. I also loved her family and how terribly her mother treated her even with the best intentions as it was so hilariously over the top. She definitely added a lot of comedy to the story.
This was a lovely uplifting read by Sarah Bennett and I'm looking forward to my next visit to Juniper Meadows.
Rhys is completely lovable and kind so it was no surprise when sparks flew between him and Tasha. For someone who had no time for romance, he didn't lose a minute in getting attached to Tasha. He recognised her talent and enthusiasm from the very first meeting and he spent the rest of his time hovering around her and fussing. He was quite adorable but I worried for Tasha when the truth about her employment would eventually be revealed. I don't like third-act breakups or unnecessary drama because the main characters can't talk to each other.
Thankfully, Rhys is no dullard and when the truth finally emerged he didn't disappoint.
I didn't like Tasha's duplicity in the beginning but I saw how she only had good intentions for improving the estate and I couldn't wait to see her quit her real job and commit to Juniper Meadows for real. I also loved her family and how terribly her mother treated her even with the best intentions as it was so hilariously over the top. She definitely added a lot of comedy to the story.
This was a lovely uplifting read by Sarah Bennett and I'm looking forward to my next visit to Juniper Meadows.
February 5, 2024
How sweet and adorable was this. I didn’t realise it was book 3 in the series so definitely off to get book 1&2 it can be read as a stand alone but I need to know more about the Juniper Meadows & the Travers family.
I loved the setting I don’t think It could have been more perfect I really wanted to visit. Tasha has moved into a lodge on the grounds to start her new job as campsite manager. Rhys
works on the farm but also helps out everywhere else he’s a kind caring man who will put everyone else before himself.
I loved their friendship to lovers it was such a slow sweet progress. They really made each other happy until Tasha’s secret comes out. I was a tad heartbroken when she left but the really tears came when she was hiding at her parents and Rhys family were messaging her to come home it was such a sweet moment. Rhys literally kidnaps her and takes her home I loved how the problem is wasn’t dread out and wasn’t a huge mess. I can’t wait to find out the rest of the family’s stories. They were such a close happy family the happiness was on each pages it’s was such a heartwarming book.
Over all this is a sweet cute romance within a huge family with a beautiful setting. I couldn’t love it more.
I loved the setting I don’t think It could have been more perfect I really wanted to visit. Tasha has moved into a lodge on the grounds to start her new job as campsite manager. Rhys
works on the farm but also helps out everywhere else he’s a kind caring man who will put everyone else before himself.
I loved their friendship to lovers it was such a slow sweet progress. They really made each other happy until Tasha’s secret comes out. I was a tad heartbroken when she left but the really tears came when she was hiding at her parents and Rhys family were messaging her to come home it was such a sweet moment. Rhys literally kidnaps her and takes her home I loved how the problem is wasn’t dread out and wasn’t a huge mess. I can’t wait to find out the rest of the family’s stories. They were such a close happy family the happiness was on each pages it’s was such a heartwarming book.
Over all this is a sweet cute romance within a huge family with a beautiful setting. I couldn’t love it more.
March 2, 2024
Tasha takes a job at Juniper Meadows helping Ryhs with a project, however is keeping secret the main reason that she is there. Her growing attraction to him, plus the feelings she has working in this close knit community, makes her wonder whether she is doing the right thing.
This is the third book in the Juniper Meadows series and can be read as a standalone, but I would strongly suggest that the other two are read first to give you the character's back stories - and they are well worth reading. The location and family vibes sound idyllic, although nothing is perfect, but that feeling of warmth is certainly something that I'd love to experience. I did feel uneasy about the secret that Tasha is hiding, although she does come across as someone with morals that wouldn't let her do anything that was detrimental to the family. Ryhs comes across as someone who holds duty very highly and it was interesting to see how these two get along. I hope that there is another book in this series as there are certainly more stories that could be told, plus keeping up with the other characters stories. A nice, cozy read that I really enjoyed.
I received an advance copy of this book from the publisher through Netgalley, however this did not influence my review of the book.
This is the third book in the Juniper Meadows series and can be read as a standalone, but I would strongly suggest that the other two are read first to give you the character's back stories - and they are well worth reading. The location and family vibes sound idyllic, although nothing is perfect, but that feeling of warmth is certainly something that I'd love to experience. I did feel uneasy about the secret that Tasha is hiding, although she does come across as someone with morals that wouldn't let her do anything that was detrimental to the family. Ryhs comes across as someone who holds duty very highly and it was interesting to see how these two get along. I hope that there is another book in this series as there are certainly more stories that could be told, plus keeping up with the other characters stories. A nice, cozy read that I really enjoyed.
I received an advance copy of this book from the publisher through Netgalley, however this did not influence my review of the book.
February 27, 2024
This is the third in the new series set at Juniper Meadows and I am loving them! Can be read alone or as part of the series, either is totally enjoyable!
This one is around the heir to the manor Rhys Travers and the new campsite manager Tasha Blake. Tasha is a confirmed career girl after finding her previous boyfriend in bed with a friend, and comes to Juniper Meadows after a request from her boss and what she believes is a further step towards success and becoming a director in the firm in London. Rhys is so busy around the farm with the land and livestock that he really appreciates someone to organise and oversee the campsite. Tasha has become a godsend and a valuable part of the community.
Thoroughly enjoyed this latest and now can’t wait for the final fourth book!!
Sarah Bennett is a terrific author, easy feel good reading, something to keep you on tenterhooks and bring a smile to your face. I love the whole family, dogs and dynamics!! Just wish I could go for a stay and visit. Beautifully imagined and fabulous entertainment.
Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood books for the early read!
This one is around the heir to the manor Rhys Travers and the new campsite manager Tasha Blake. Tasha is a confirmed career girl after finding her previous boyfriend in bed with a friend, and comes to Juniper Meadows after a request from her boss and what she believes is a further step towards success and becoming a director in the firm in London. Rhys is so busy around the farm with the land and livestock that he really appreciates someone to organise and oversee the campsite. Tasha has become a godsend and a valuable part of the community.
Thoroughly enjoyed this latest and now can’t wait for the final fourth book!!
Sarah Bennett is a terrific author, easy feel good reading, something to keep you on tenterhooks and bring a smile to your face. I love the whole family, dogs and dynamics!! Just wish I could go for a stay and visit. Beautifully imagined and fabulous entertainment.
Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood books for the early read!
March 13, 2024
Princess Fuzzypants here: When Tasha arrives at Juniper Meadows, she expects to do a recon job for her cut-throat boss and then return to glory at her company. But as soon as she arrives she sees the potential and before she knows it, she is making substantive changes that will turn the estate around. But this brings some serious complications. While she is not doing anything illegal, she has not been honest with the people she meets. She never expected to fall in love with the estate, the life or the future Baron.
She does, however, which means she is not prepared to give her boss the ammunition he needs for who knows what. He is not a good loser and he takes no prisoners when Tasha chose Juniper Meadows over any future career advancements. When her cover is blown however, she skulks off, convinced that the family will despise her. Little does she realize the impact she has made and when all is said and done, she has the dream job and the dream life she never knew she wanted.
Five purrs and two paws up.
She does, however, which means she is not prepared to give her boss the ammunition he needs for who knows what. He is not a good loser and he takes no prisoners when Tasha chose Juniper Meadows over any future career advancements. When her cover is blown however, she skulks off, convinced that the family will despise her. Little does she realize the impact she has made and when all is said and done, she has the dream job and the dream life she never knew she wanted.
Five purrs and two paws up.
June 13, 2024
I have recently starting reading books by this author and have enjoyed them and this one also did not disappoint. Rhys always knew growing up that he would one day inherit Juniper Meadows, but running it is a huge responsibility and that doesn't leave time for much else, especially romance. But that all changes when Tasha is brought to Juniper Meadows for a project she is working on for her job. When Rhys needs some help getting things under control, Tasha is there to give him that extra support. A beautiful romance begins to blossom between them, but Tasha is keeping secrets that just may put a wrench in their growing relationship.
The story was heartwarming and charming and I easily got pulled into the intertwining lives of Rhys and Tasha and their story. It's a well-written story with endearing characters that I easily fell in love with. A really lovely read with a beautiful romance. I look forward to reading the next book!
I received a complimentary copy from NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving my review.
The story was heartwarming and charming and I easily got pulled into the intertwining lives of Rhys and Tasha and their story. It's a well-written story with endearing characters that I easily fell in love with. A really lovely read with a beautiful romance. I look forward to reading the next book!
I received a complimentary copy from NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving my review.
March 6, 2024
This third instalment of the Juniper Meadows series centres on Rhys, the heir to the estate. He might be in line to inherit but he certainly does not have any airs and graces and has always found the prospect quite a responsibility. Tasha is a woman with a secret and it is interesting to see the effect that Juniper Meadows has on her. She responds to the calmer, quieter way of life and the kindness of the people she meets there.
I think that this third story might be my favourite in the series so far, I enjoyed the mix of the characters and seeing Tasha both in her home and work setting gives you a closer look at her character. She hasn't always been treated well in the past and her attitude towards work changes as the story develops. As always, family, friendship, love and community are at the heart of the story. I can't wait for the next one!
In short: brilliant characters and a lovely setting
Thanks to the publisher for a copy of the book
I think that this third story might be my favourite in the series so far, I enjoyed the mix of the characters and seeing Tasha both in her home and work setting gives you a closer look at her character. She hasn't always been treated well in the past and her attitude towards work changes as the story develops. As always, family, friendship, love and community are at the heart of the story. I can't wait for the next one!
In short: brilliant characters and a lovely setting
Thanks to the publisher for a copy of the book
March 6, 2024
This is the first book I have read in the series of novels set in Juniper Meadows. However, this can also be read as a stand alone book. However, I will definitely go back and read the first two. Juniper Meadows is a huge country estate in the Cotswolds. The owner of the estate is Rhys Travers who has the weight of extend family and many local businesses that rely on the estate for their livelihoods. Tasha Blake takes up a job at Juniper Meadows. Tasha is hiding a big secret from her boss. She has been sent by her boss to find out information that will help to "encourage" the family to sell the estate to him. Follow the story as we find out whether Tasha will stick to her mission or will the charms of the estate owner win her over and change her mind? A great read from Sarah Bennett. Thanks to Netgalley and Boldwood Books for the ARC.
March 6, 2024
Career-orientated, Tasha is thrown together with driven by duty, Rhys, in the third instalment of the Juniper Meadows series. Family-centred Rhys always puts the estate and his family first. Unfortunately, this leaves his love life wanting. Tasha is determined to avoid her mother's manipulation and is happy to take an assignment that will further her career. Meeting and working with Rhys changes her perspective, but can a relationship built on lies survive? I like the relatably flawed characters in this story and the sense of family that envelops everyone involved in the estate. The storylines are well integrated, and the author develops themes from earlier books. The setting is vibrant, and the relationship dynamics are realistic. It's an immersive read that makes you invest in the characters, which I enjoy.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher.
March 8, 2024
This is the third book in the Juniper Meadows series but, can definitely be read as a stand alone.
The book is about hope, new beginnings, family , love and loyalty. I enjoyed every single word and honestly feel that it is the best in the series so far. It is such a shame that this is a fictional place as I would love to go and stay in one of the lodges, sit in the hot tub on the decking in the forest maybe with a nice glass of wine - it just sounds perfect.
The story revolves around Rhys trying to get the campsite at Juniper Meadows ready for Easter after being closed down in the previous year. He decides to employ an expert as he is so busy with the farm - enter Tasha a complete work acholic. She is full of amazing ideas to improve the site but, she has a secret!
Beautifully written, love the humour and the detailed descriptions. i can no wait for the next instalment.
The book is about hope, new beginnings, family , love and loyalty. I enjoyed every single word and honestly feel that it is the best in the series so far. It is such a shame that this is a fictional place as I would love to go and stay in one of the lodges, sit in the hot tub on the decking in the forest maybe with a nice glass of wine - it just sounds perfect.
The story revolves around Rhys trying to get the campsite at Juniper Meadows ready for Easter after being closed down in the previous year. He decides to employ an expert as he is so busy with the farm - enter Tasha a complete work acholic. She is full of amazing ideas to improve the site but, she has a secret!
Beautifully written, love the humour and the detailed descriptions. i can no wait for the next instalment.
March 8, 2024
This is the third book in the series by Sarah Bennett. It’s based around The Juniper Meadows estate, and is an easy, funny read.
Rhys is finding the strain of managing the farm plus the campsite a bit of a struggle, so advertises for a manager for the campsite. Meanwhile, Tasha’s boss decides that she should apply for the job but she has no clear idea why!.
I really enjoyed meeting Tasha as a new character, and finding out what would be happening in the Travers family!. Yes, I have read the previous two books, but it can be read as a standalone. To be honest, if you read and enjoy this book as your first, I can guarantee you’ll want to read the previous two!!!
Many thanks to Boldwood Books for the opportunity to read this arc copy via Netgalley. This opinion is my own.
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Rhys is finding the strain of managing the farm plus the campsite a bit of a struggle, so advertises for a manager for the campsite. Meanwhile, Tasha’s boss decides that she should apply for the job but she has no clear idea why!.
I really enjoyed meeting Tasha as a new character, and finding out what would be happening in the Travers family!. Yes, I have read the previous two books, but it can be read as a standalone. To be honest, if you read and enjoy this book as your first, I can guarantee you’ll want to read the previous two!!!
Many thanks to Boldwood Books for the opportunity to read this arc copy via Netgalley. This opinion is my own.
#Netgalley, #TheBoldBookClub, #Sarah_BennettAuthor. #ComeRainOrShine
January 28, 2024
It’s great to be back in Juniper Meadows and with the Travers family again. Rhys and Tasha are a great couple, such energy and zest for life.
Tasha is put in an almost impossible position and I feel she manages it really well. She’s a pawn in some one else’s game and when she realises she takes step to remove herself. Rhys and the Travers see her heart and accept her.
It’s interesting learning more about the older members of the family and I’m desperate to get the full back story. It’s great to see past characters again and catch up on their story and their happy ever afters.
That archeological dig is finding some very interesting things and I can’t wait to see what happens with their latest find. I’m eagerly waiting for the next instalment.
Tasha is put in an almost impossible position and I feel she manages it really well. She’s a pawn in some one else’s game and when she realises she takes step to remove herself. Rhys and the Travers see her heart and accept her.
It’s interesting learning more about the older members of the family and I’m desperate to get the full back story. It’s great to see past characters again and catch up on their story and their happy ever afters.
That archeological dig is finding some very interesting things and I can’t wait to see what happens with their latest find. I’m eagerly waiting for the next instalment.
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