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The Warm Days of Autumn #5
Autumn on Maple Tree Lane
The new book in the Warm Hearts of Autumn series from CP Ward, much-loved author of Christmas at the Marshmallow Cafe and Autumn in Sycamore Park. Coming August 26th, 2024.
The clock strikes bad luck twice in quick succession for twenty-something Edith Davies, who loses both her job and her flat in the space of a few days. Deciding to return home to reevaluate things, so moves back in with her parents on the quiet Maple Tree Lane, and chooses to help her father with preparations for the town's upcoming harvest festval.
Edith struggles to adapt to life back in her old hometown, however, but when she bumps into old flame Anthony Wallen, she wonders if the old spark between them is still there, or has too much water passed under the bridge?
As autumn turns cold and the leaves fall from the trees, Edith thinks about settling in for a long, hard winter. Life, however, has other ideas ...
From popular romantic comedy author CP Ward comes another heartwarming autumn themed story perfect for cold autumn evenings by the fireside.
The clock strikes bad luck twice in quick succession for twenty-something Edith Davies, who loses both her job and her flat in the space of a few days. Deciding to return home to reevaluate things, so moves back in with her parents on the quiet Maple Tree Lane, and chooses to help her father with preparations for the town's upcoming harvest festval.
Edith struggles to adapt to life back in her old hometown, however, but when she bumps into old flame Anthony Wallen, she wonders if the old spark between them is still there, or has too much water passed under the bridge?
As autumn turns cold and the leaves fall from the trees, Edith thinks about settling in for a long, hard winter. Life, however, has other ideas ...
From popular romantic comedy author CP Ward comes another heartwarming autumn themed story perfect for cold autumn evenings by the fireside.
266 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 26, 2024
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October 4, 2024
I enjoyed this!! The characters were interesting and lovable. Perfect read for the Fall season.
September 3, 2024
It's a cute, cozy, easy to read book. Very much like a Hallmark movie (in a good way.) The title is adorable as well. Typical comfy read. Girl meets a guy during a tough time and find a happy ending.
I would recommend this as a fall weekend read, curled up with a big blanket.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I would recommend this as a fall weekend read, curled up with a big blanket.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 10, 2025
For what it was, I enjoyed some of it. Most of it was unbearable, but I am a fairly pessimistic human being. This romcom slice of life book wasn't for me. A solid 2/10. Anthony was the only redeeming quality, and he wasn't a part of the book too much. I loved Anthony, and I wish we got to see the romance build between him and alcoholic Edith.
Stephanie was a big part of this book, but she was odd. The clucking like a chicken when she wanted to steal, being a klepto, being abnormally large, believing in Fieldy (not sure if that was real or not), calling Rufus "dad", standing in the doorway with a mask and chainsaw, and also stealing taxidermy with a butcher knife while Edith was asleep next to her shannigans, is a lot to take in. But she also had daddy issues and became a Lady of a Manor with piano and operatic singing skills. So, make that make sense.
Edith was a mess. She was judgey and said the wrong things all the time, but ope, she's just mouthy and bitter for being in her famous sisters shadow. Grow up. Edith was the worst person to have as a main character next to Stephanie. Listen, I like greatly written bad people. She wasn't one of them. Edith wasn't funny. I'm sorry. I, too, am old and bitter. I have no idea what her Netflix famous sister is going to do with her, especially when she's running a business with the new Lady Stephanie of Trenton Manor on Maple Tree Lane.
Edith's family was another story. Her mother was weirdly weird with her taxidermy playgrounds, and her father made up a religion about some God named Fieldy and renamed him something something.
There was too much going on in this book. Archer was terribly written as a bad guy. I'm sure there are people like that in the real world, but I guess I'll keep it to my imagination.
I will finish the rest of the book series. I did not read the first 3 of Autumn In/On. I will read those because I've made it this far, haha.
If you like super quirky characters and the most villainized richest poor people, this book is for you.
Stephanie was a big part of this book, but she was odd. The clucking like a chicken when she wanted to steal, being a klepto, being abnormally large, believing in Fieldy (not sure if that was real or not), calling Rufus "dad", standing in the doorway with a mask and chainsaw, and also stealing taxidermy with a butcher knife while Edith was asleep next to her shannigans, is a lot to take in. But she also had daddy issues and became a Lady of a Manor with piano and operatic singing skills. So, make that make sense.
Edith was a mess. She was judgey and said the wrong things all the time, but ope, she's just mouthy and bitter for being in her famous sisters shadow. Grow up. Edith was the worst person to have as a main character next to Stephanie. Listen, I like greatly written bad people. She wasn't one of them. Edith wasn't funny. I'm sorry. I, too, am old and bitter. I have no idea what her Netflix famous sister is going to do with her, especially when she's running a business with the new Lady Stephanie of Trenton Manor on Maple Tree Lane.
Edith's family was another story. Her mother was weirdly weird with her taxidermy playgrounds, and her father made up a religion about some God named Fieldy and renamed him something something.
There was too much going on in this book. Archer was terribly written as a bad guy. I'm sure there are people like that in the real world, but I guess I'll keep it to my imagination.
I will finish the rest of the book series. I did not read the first 3 of Autumn In/On. I will read those because I've made it this far, haha.
If you like super quirky characters and the most villainized richest poor people, this book is for you.
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February 7, 2025
If there's one book that perfectly embodies the cosy atmosphere of autumn evenings, it's C. P. Ward's novel "Autumn on Maple Tree Lane". A mug of hot drink, a soft blanket and you're immersed in a story full of emotion, new beginnings and the surprising reappearance of the past.
At the heart of the story is Edith Davies, who suddenly loses her job and is forced to move back home to her parents' house. But the homecoming is not as smooth as she expected, as her childhood room has been taken over by someone else. This situation immediately creates the strange yet endearing atmosphere that accompanies the novel throughout. Edith's parents are interesting characters in the novel, who add colour to the story with their unique personalities. Particularly memorable is Stephanie, the kleptomaniac girl whose character adds both depth and humour to the plot.
Although this is the fifth book in "The Warm Days of Autumn" series, it can be read as a standalone, so those who, like me, are just getting to know the author, can also start with this part. For me, this was my first encounter with C. P. Ward's style, but it will probably not be my last.
The book is not only a story of a new beginning, but also a tale of the unfolding of a special friendship and the surprises that heal the wounds of the past. Of course, there is also a touch of romance, which only adds to the reading experience. One of the novel's greatest strengths is its ability to enchant the reader and transport them to a world where the falling leaves, the smell of freshly baked bread and the warm colours of autumn are almost tangible.
I received a free copy of "Autumn on Maple Tree Lane" by C. P. Ward via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
At the heart of the story is Edith Davies, who suddenly loses her job and is forced to move back home to her parents' house. But the homecoming is not as smooth as she expected, as her childhood room has been taken over by someone else. This situation immediately creates the strange yet endearing atmosphere that accompanies the novel throughout. Edith's parents are interesting characters in the novel, who add colour to the story with their unique personalities. Particularly memorable is Stephanie, the kleptomaniac girl whose character adds both depth and humour to the plot.
Although this is the fifth book in "The Warm Days of Autumn" series, it can be read as a standalone, so those who, like me, are just getting to know the author, can also start with this part. For me, this was my first encounter with C. P. Ward's style, but it will probably not be my last.
The book is not only a story of a new beginning, but also a tale of the unfolding of a special friendship and the surprises that heal the wounds of the past. Of course, there is also a touch of romance, which only adds to the reading experience. One of the novel's greatest strengths is its ability to enchant the reader and transport them to a world where the falling leaves, the smell of freshly baked bread and the warm colours of autumn are almost tangible.
I received a free copy of "Autumn on Maple Tree Lane" by C. P. Ward via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 4, 2024
The fifth story in the Warm Days of Autumn. Edith Davies has a 100 year old mystery to solve when she takes on the job of live-in-cleaner for Trenton Manor and finds a hidden room. I enjoyed reading this in this entertaining story. I received a copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 21, 2024
Light-hearted story with a few bumps along the way. Interesting and different characters to follow along in the story. There is some drama and some light humor as well. Enjoy the setting and the premise of the story. Secrets are always fun to try to unravel. Good read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 23, 2025
This was a quick. light read, but I did not enjoy it as much as I had some in this series, as I felt that some of the behaviour exhibited by certain characters was just too far-fetched, and there were some juvenile descriptions.
But the basic idea of the plot was imaginative, as usual from this author.
But the basic idea of the plot was imaginative, as usual from this author.
September 4, 2024
Just in time for Fall! This was a warm and cozy read. This is a great book for readers who wanna curl up on a chilly day and swept away by love.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 5, 2024
courage
Edith´s situation requires a lot of courage: overcoming her past failures, starting over, thinking about second chances with an old flame and solving an old mystery, she has quite a lot on her plate.
Edith´s situation requires a lot of courage: overcoming her past failures, starting over, thinking about second chances with an old flame and solving an old mystery, she has quite a lot on her plate.
August 27, 2024
Nice and easy cosy read. Perfect for a quick read on a rainy day.
October 13, 2025
Cute clean audiobook
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