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A Summer Wedding at Pennycress Inn
You are warmly invited to the wedding of the summer, in the BRAND NEW instalment in the bestselling Pennycress Inn series from Sarah Hope 💕 💐
Every book in the Pennycress Inn series can be read as a standalone.
She can plan everyone else’s happy ever after… but what about her own?
Ellie thought she was starting over. After her long-term relationship collapses and her career implodes, she was braving a new chapter on her own, setting up a wedding planning business in her beautiful Cotswold village.
But when her ex walks away with almost everything she owns, Ellie’s carefully rebuilt world begins to crack. Just as she’s clinging to her last lifeline, planning her first wedding at the idyllic Pennycress Inn, fate throws the biggest complication yet into her path.
Murray. The man who broke her heart. The love she never truly let go.
Murray is back, working as a carpenter at the inn, and determined to ‘clear the air’. As the days tick forwards towards the Pennycress wedding, Ellie must juggle the needs of her clients with new revelations from her old love, and a fresh spark of hope...
Could first love finally become forever love?
A warm, emotional and wholesome small-town romance that’s perfect for fans of Jessica Redland, Heidi Swain and Gilmore Girls.
Praise for Sarah
'Love, LOVE, LOVED this absolutely gorgeous page turner!! An absolute must read!!!' ★★★★★ Reader Review
'A gorgeous story and one I would definitely recommend. It is light-hearted but with some serious things as well.' ★★★★★ Reader Review
'A nice easy read that had me hooked. Loved all the characters.' ★★★★★ Reader Review
'A perfect feel good read that left a smile on my face.' ★★★★★ Reader Review
'All Sarah's characters are well constructed and three dimensional, the kind you'd want as your own friends.' ★★★★★ Reader Review
She can plan everyone else’s happy ever after… but what about her own?
Ellie thought she was starting over. After her long-term relationship collapses and her career implodes, she was braving a new chapter on her own, setting up a wedding planning business in her beautiful Cotswold village.
But when her ex walks away with almost everything she owns, Ellie’s carefully rebuilt world begins to crack. Just as she’s clinging to her last lifeline, planning her first wedding at the idyllic Pennycress Inn, fate throws the biggest complication yet into her path.
Murray. The man who broke her heart. The love she never truly let go.
Murray is back, working as a carpenter at the inn, and determined to ‘clear the air’. As the days tick forwards towards the Pennycress wedding, Ellie must juggle the needs of her clients with new revelations from her old love, and a fresh spark of hope...
Could first love finally become forever love?
A warm, emotional and wholesome small-town romance that’s perfect for fans of Jessica Redland, Heidi Swain and Gilmore Girls.
Praise for Sarah
'Love, LOVE, LOVED this absolutely gorgeous page turner!! An absolute must read!!!' ★★★★★ Reader Review
'A gorgeous story and one I would definitely recommend. It is light-hearted but with some serious things as well.' ★★★★★ Reader Review
'A nice easy read that had me hooked. Loved all the characters.' ★★★★★ Reader Review
'A perfect feel good read that left a smile on my face.' ★★★★★ Reader Review
'All Sarah's characters are well constructed and three dimensional, the kind you'd want as your own friends.' ★★★★★ Reader Review
282 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 29, 2026
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July 24, 2026
A lovely, easy read. I loved the way it flowed along . Lots of romance and good feelings. My thanks to netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.
June 30, 2026
Sarah Hope's writing is like a warm hug 🤗. This is part of the Pennycress Inn series, but they call all be read as standalones. Ellie and Murray are just perfect. Second chance romance and they have both clearly grown so much since their relationship ended previously. They just might be able to make it work a second time. Thank you to NetGalley and to the publisher for my digital ARC!!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the ARC of A Summer Wedding at Pennycress Inn by Sarah Hope in exchange for my honest review.
It was such a joy to return to Pennycress Inn once again. This series always feels like a warm hug, full of charming characters, beautiful scenery, and stories that completely pull you in from the very first page. Sarah Hope has created such a comforting world, and every visit to the Inn feels like catching up with old friends.
This time the story follows Ellie, who is trying to rebuild her life after everything seems to fall apart at once. Her boyfriend has cheated on her and left her with almost nothing, her business partnership has collapsed, and she’s trying to prove herself by launching her own wedding planning business. I really felt for Ellie and loved watching her slowly regain her confidence and independence throughout the story.
I also really enjoyed the second chance romance between Ellie and Murray. Their history together added so much emotional depth to the story, and I loved the tension, unresolved feelings, and tender moments between them as they were forced back into each other’s lives. Murray’s return to the village definitely brought back plenty of emotions for Ellie, and I found myself rooting for them the entire time.
The setting was absolutely gorgeous as always. The cosy village atmosphere, the beautiful countryside, and all the wedding preparations made this such a lovely, comforting read. I especially loved seeing familiar faces from previous books again and catching up with Laura and Jackson while the wedding plans unfolded.
Overall, this was another heartwarming and uplifting addition to the Pennycress Inn series. It’s full of friendship, fresh starts, romance, and community spirit, making it the perfect feel good escape. If you love cozy small town romances, second chance love stories, and books that leave you smiling, I would definitely recommend this one.
It was such a joy to return to Pennycress Inn once again. This series always feels like a warm hug, full of charming characters, beautiful scenery, and stories that completely pull you in from the very first page. Sarah Hope has created such a comforting world, and every visit to the Inn feels like catching up with old friends.
This time the story follows Ellie, who is trying to rebuild her life after everything seems to fall apart at once. Her boyfriend has cheated on her and left her with almost nothing, her business partnership has collapsed, and she’s trying to prove herself by launching her own wedding planning business. I really felt for Ellie and loved watching her slowly regain her confidence and independence throughout the story.
I also really enjoyed the second chance romance between Ellie and Murray. Their history together added so much emotional depth to the story, and I loved the tension, unresolved feelings, and tender moments between them as they were forced back into each other’s lives. Murray’s return to the village definitely brought back plenty of emotions for Ellie, and I found myself rooting for them the entire time.
The setting was absolutely gorgeous as always. The cosy village atmosphere, the beautiful countryside, and all the wedding preparations made this such a lovely, comforting read. I especially loved seeing familiar faces from previous books again and catching up with Laura and Jackson while the wedding plans unfolded.
Overall, this was another heartwarming and uplifting addition to the Pennycress Inn series. It’s full of friendship, fresh starts, romance, and community spirit, making it the perfect feel good escape. If you love cozy small town romances, second chance love stories, and books that leave you smiling, I would definitely recommend this one.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
There is something deeply comforting about a Sarah Hope book, and A Summer Wedding at Pennycress Inn felt exactly like curling up with a warm scone and a cup of tea while your life quietly gets itself together.
Ellie is one of those heroines you instantly root for. Her life has spectacularly fallen apart — terrible ex, career disaster, finances hanging by a thread — and yet she keeps going with stubborn optimism and a wedding planner’s emergency smile permanently glued to her face. Honestly, the woman deserves a medal and a nap.
What I loved most was how grounded the romance felt. Murray isn’t some impossibly perfect romantic hero sweeping in with grand gestures every five minutes. Their history is messy, unresolved, and full of all the things that make second-chance romances hurt so good. Every interaction between them carried years of unfinished feelings, and the tension simmered beautifully under all the wedding chaos and countryside charm.
And speaking of charm: the Cotswolds setting absolutely understood the assignment. Pennycress Inn practically becomes its own character — cosy gardens, flowers everywhere, village gossip, fairy-light wedding energy… I wanted to move in immediately and never leave.
The pacing is gentle rather than dramatic, but it works because the book leans fully into emotional healing, community, and rediscovering yourself after heartbreak. It’s less about shocking twists and more about watching Ellie slowly rebuild a life she actually wants. The side characters added so much warmth too — nosy in the best possible small-town way.
Also, can we appreciate a romance where adults actually talk through old wounds instead of creating chaos for no reason? Revolutionary.
If you love:
💐 second-chance romance
💐 cosy village settings
💐 wedding chaos
💐 emotional healing arcs
💐 grumpy-but-soft carpenters
💐 Hallmark-movie energy with more emotional depth
…this one will absolutely work for you.
Ellie is one of those heroines you instantly root for. Her life has spectacularly fallen apart — terrible ex, career disaster, finances hanging by a thread — and yet she keeps going with stubborn optimism and a wedding planner’s emergency smile permanently glued to her face. Honestly, the woman deserves a medal and a nap.
What I loved most was how grounded the romance felt. Murray isn’t some impossibly perfect romantic hero sweeping in with grand gestures every five minutes. Their history is messy, unresolved, and full of all the things that make second-chance romances hurt so good. Every interaction between them carried years of unfinished feelings, and the tension simmered beautifully under all the wedding chaos and countryside charm.
And speaking of charm: the Cotswolds setting absolutely understood the assignment. Pennycress Inn practically becomes its own character — cosy gardens, flowers everywhere, village gossip, fairy-light wedding energy… I wanted to move in immediately and never leave.
The pacing is gentle rather than dramatic, but it works because the book leans fully into emotional healing, community, and rediscovering yourself after heartbreak. It’s less about shocking twists and more about watching Ellie slowly rebuild a life she actually wants. The side characters added so much warmth too — nosy in the best possible small-town way.
Also, can we appreciate a romance where adults actually talk through old wounds instead of creating chaos for no reason? Revolutionary.
If you love:
💐 second-chance romance
💐 cosy village settings
💐 wedding chaos
💐 emotional healing arcs
💐 grumpy-but-soft carpenters
💐 Hallmark-movie energy with more emotional depth
…this one will absolutely work for you.
Review of advance copy received from Editor
I'm giving A Summer Wedding at Pennycress Inn by Sarah Hope a 3-star review. ⭐⭐⭐
This was a sweet, cozy escape to the countryside, perfect for fans of weddings and new beginnings, though it didn't quite sweep me off my feet.
A huge thank you to NetGalley, the author Sarah Hope, and the publisher Boldwood Books for providing this eARC! All opinions expressed are entirely my own.
The Review
The story follows the charming setting of Pennycress Inn, a place that feels like a character all on its own. As the name suggests, the plot centers around the preparations for a high-stakes summer wedding, bringing together a cast of characters dealing with their own pasts and futures. It’s a gentle exploration of community and second chances, wrapped in a floral, wedding-themed bow.
The Good
There is so much to love about the atmosphere of this book, as the author does a wonderful job of bringing the idyllic Pennycress Inn to life with vivid, sensory descriptions that make you want to book a stay there immediately. The wedding planning elements are delightful and will surely appeal to anyone who enjoys the "behind-the-scenes" chaos and beauty of big events. Additionally, the sense of community is heartwarming, and the supporting characters provide a lovely, supportive backdrop to the central romance.
The Not So Good
However, the pacing of the story felt a bit uneven, with certain sections of the wedding preparation dragging on while the actual emotional climaxes felt somewhat rushed toward the end. The central conflict between the leads also felt slightly repetitive, as the same misunderstandings seemed to crop up multiple times without significant evolution in their communication. While it was a pleasant read, it lacked that extra spark or "wow" factor that would have pushed it into a higher rating for me.
This was a sweet, cozy escape to the countryside, perfect for fans of weddings and new beginnings, though it didn't quite sweep me off my feet.
A huge thank you to NetGalley, the author Sarah Hope, and the publisher Boldwood Books for providing this eARC! All opinions expressed are entirely my own.
The Review
The story follows the charming setting of Pennycress Inn, a place that feels like a character all on its own. As the name suggests, the plot centers around the preparations for a high-stakes summer wedding, bringing together a cast of characters dealing with their own pasts and futures. It’s a gentle exploration of community and second chances, wrapped in a floral, wedding-themed bow.
The Good
There is so much to love about the atmosphere of this book, as the author does a wonderful job of bringing the idyllic Pennycress Inn to life with vivid, sensory descriptions that make you want to book a stay there immediately. The wedding planning elements are delightful and will surely appeal to anyone who enjoys the "behind-the-scenes" chaos and beauty of big events. Additionally, the sense of community is heartwarming, and the supporting characters provide a lovely, supportive backdrop to the central romance.
The Not So Good
However, the pacing of the story felt a bit uneven, with certain sections of the wedding preparation dragging on while the actual emotional climaxes felt somewhat rushed toward the end. The central conflict between the leads also felt slightly repetitive, as the same misunderstandings seemed to crop up multiple times without significant evolution in their communication. While it was a pleasant read, it lacked that extra spark or "wow" factor that would have pushed it into a higher rating for me.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
A Summer Wedding at Pennycress Inn is a beautifully uplifting escape, full of sunshine, second chances, and the quiet courage it takes to rebuild a life from the pieces left behind. Ellie arrives in the Cotswolds hoping for a fresh start—new business, new home, new chapter—and Sarah Hope captures that fragile optimism with such warmth. You can feel her trying to steady herself, to believe that this time things might finally go right.
Of course, life has other plans. When her ex walks away with almost everything she owns, Ellie’s hard‑won confidence wobbles, and the Pennycress wedding becomes her last lifeline. The inn, with its soft bustle and gentle charm, is the perfect backdrop for her to find her footing again. And then Murray walks back into her world—the first love she never quite managed to forget.
Their reunion is handled with a lovely tenderness. There’s history in every glance, every awkward conversation, every moment where old hurt brushes up against new hope. Watching Ellie juggle demanding clients, unexpected revelations, and the slow rekindling of something she thought she’d lost forever gives the story its emotional heartbeat.
What makes this instalment so delightful is its balance: cozy village life, a dash of romantic tension, and a heroine who feels wonderfully real—flawed, hopeful, and braver than she realises. The Pennycress Inn once again becomes a place where people find not just love, but themselves.
Warm, wholesome, and full of heart, A Summer Wedding at Pennycress Inn is a perfect comfort read for anyone who believes that sometimes the best beginnings come after the hardest endings.
With thanks to Sarah Hope, the publisher and netgalley for the ARC
Of course, life has other plans. When her ex walks away with almost everything she owns, Ellie’s hard‑won confidence wobbles, and the Pennycress wedding becomes her last lifeline. The inn, with its soft bustle and gentle charm, is the perfect backdrop for her to find her footing again. And then Murray walks back into her world—the first love she never quite managed to forget.
Their reunion is handled with a lovely tenderness. There’s history in every glance, every awkward conversation, every moment where old hurt brushes up against new hope. Watching Ellie juggle demanding clients, unexpected revelations, and the slow rekindling of something she thought she’d lost forever gives the story its emotional heartbeat.
What makes this instalment so delightful is its balance: cozy village life, a dash of romantic tension, and a heroine who feels wonderfully real—flawed, hopeful, and braver than she realises. The Pennycress Inn once again becomes a place where people find not just love, but themselves.
Warm, wholesome, and full of heart, A Summer Wedding at Pennycress Inn is a perfect comfort read for anyone who believes that sometimes the best beginnings come after the hardest endings.
With thanks to Sarah Hope, the publisher and netgalley for the ARC
June 1, 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5 stars)
A Summer Wedding at Pennycress Inn by Sarah Hope was such a sweet, comforting read. It has that cozy countryside romance feeling that makes you want to curl up with a cup of tea and escape into a charming little village for a while.
I really liked Ellie as the main character. Her life has completely fallen apart- her relationship, her business, her finances- but she still keeps trying to move forward and rebuild something for herself. I loved watching her slowly regain her confidence and start to believe that she could create a life that was actually hers.
The second-chance romance with Murray was also really lovely. Their history gave the story a lot of emotional depth, and I liked that their relationship wasn’t overly dramatic just for the sake of it. There was hurt, hesitation, and unresolved feelings, but also a lot of tenderness and growth. I found myself rooting for them pretty quickly.
The setting was one of my favorite parts. Pennycress Inn felt warm, charming, and full of life, with all the wedding planning, village friendships, and cozy countryside details. It gave the whole book a feel-good, Hallmark-movie kind of energy, but with enough emotional weight to make it more meaningful.
Overall, this was a heartwarming and uplifting story about fresh starts, second chances, community, and finding your way again after heartbreak. It was gentle, cozy, romantic, and exactly the kind of book to pick up when you want something comforting and sweet.
A big thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
A Summer Wedding at Pennycress Inn by Sarah Hope was such a sweet, comforting read. It has that cozy countryside romance feeling that makes you want to curl up with a cup of tea and escape into a charming little village for a while.
I really liked Ellie as the main character. Her life has completely fallen apart- her relationship, her business, her finances- but she still keeps trying to move forward and rebuild something for herself. I loved watching her slowly regain her confidence and start to believe that she could create a life that was actually hers.
The second-chance romance with Murray was also really lovely. Their history gave the story a lot of emotional depth, and I liked that their relationship wasn’t overly dramatic just for the sake of it. There was hurt, hesitation, and unresolved feelings, but also a lot of tenderness and growth. I found myself rooting for them pretty quickly.
The setting was one of my favorite parts. Pennycress Inn felt warm, charming, and full of life, with all the wedding planning, village friendships, and cozy countryside details. It gave the whole book a feel-good, Hallmark-movie kind of energy, but with enough emotional weight to make it more meaningful.
Overall, this was a heartwarming and uplifting story about fresh starts, second chances, community, and finding your way again after heartbreak. It was gentle, cozy, romantic, and exactly the kind of book to pick up when you want something comforting and sweet.
A big thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
A SUMMER WEDDING AT PENNYCRESS INN by SARAH HOPE ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
A Summer Wedding At Pennycress Inn is the fourth (#4) book in the PENNYCRESS INN series.
After Ellie’s long term relationship ends ( and she’s left with pretty much the four walls around her), and her job implodes, she decides to strike out with her own wedding planning business.
Busy organising her very first wedding at Pennycress Inn, imagine her astonishment when the carpenter working at the Inn is none other than Murray - the man who broke her heart many years ago when he walked away.
Struggling to arrange the perfect wedding for her clients, coping with the state of her life and fighting residual feelings she has for Murray, nothing runs smoothly for Ellie. As time passes it appears that Ellie and Murray can move forward but the path of true love has never run smooth……
——————————————
A Summer Wedding At Pennycress Inn, is a quaint, gentle, village romance.
There’s no open door spice, just a sweet, tender love story with a smidgen of angst thrown in.
The characters are well written and relatable, their chemistry is undeniable. There are also plenty of interesting side characters as befitting a small, close knit village.
It has an interesting story with some angst.
With around 280 pages, an evocative illustrated cover and good editing.
With thanks to Sarah Hope, Boldwood books and NetGalley for an early chance to read this book. All comments are my own, honest and unbiased opinion.
💒 Second Chance
💒 Small Town Romance
💒 Closed Door
💒 Spice Free
A Summer Wedding At Pennycress Inn is the fourth (#4) book in the PENNYCRESS INN series.
After Ellie’s long term relationship ends ( and she’s left with pretty much the four walls around her), and her job implodes, she decides to strike out with her own wedding planning business.
Busy organising her very first wedding at Pennycress Inn, imagine her astonishment when the carpenter working at the Inn is none other than Murray - the man who broke her heart many years ago when he walked away.
Struggling to arrange the perfect wedding for her clients, coping with the state of her life and fighting residual feelings she has for Murray, nothing runs smoothly for Ellie. As time passes it appears that Ellie and Murray can move forward but the path of true love has never run smooth……
——————————————
A Summer Wedding At Pennycress Inn, is a quaint, gentle, village romance.
There’s no open door spice, just a sweet, tender love story with a smidgen of angst thrown in.
The characters are well written and relatable, their chemistry is undeniable. There are also plenty of interesting side characters as befitting a small, close knit village.
It has an interesting story with some angst.
With around 280 pages, an evocative illustrated cover and good editing.
With thanks to Sarah Hope, Boldwood books and NetGalley for an early chance to read this book. All comments are my own, honest and unbiased opinion.
💒 Second Chance
💒 Small Town Romance
💒 Closed Door
💒 Spice Free
July 19, 2026
A Summer Wedding at Pennycress Inn by Sarah Hope
I received an advance review copy for free thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Blurb
She can plan everyone else’s happy ever after… but what about her own?
Ellie thought she was starting over. After her long-term relationship collapses and her career implodes, she was braving a new chapter on her own, setting up a wedding planning business in her beautiful Cotswold village.
But when her ex walks away with almost everything she owns, Ellie’s carefully rebuilt world begins to crack. Just as she’s clinging to her last lifeline, planning her first wedding at the idyllic Pennycress Inn, fate throws the biggest complication yet into her path.
Murray. The man who broke her heart. The love she never truly let go.
Murray is back, working as a carpenter at the inn, and determined to ‘clear the air’. As the days tick forwards towards the Pennycress wedding, Ellie must juggle the needs of her clients with new revelations from her old love, and a fresh spark of hope...
Could first love finally become forever love?
My Opinion
A Summer Wedding at Pennycress Inn is the fourth book in The Pennycress Inn series but it can be read as a standalone. This is a series that I have been enjoying and it was lovely to catch up with some familiar characters. A heart-warming novel with some charming characters.
Rating 4/5
I received an advance review copy for free thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Blurb
She can plan everyone else’s happy ever after… but what about her own?
Ellie thought she was starting over. After her long-term relationship collapses and her career implodes, she was braving a new chapter on her own, setting up a wedding planning business in her beautiful Cotswold village.
But when her ex walks away with almost everything she owns, Ellie’s carefully rebuilt world begins to crack. Just as she’s clinging to her last lifeline, planning her first wedding at the idyllic Pennycress Inn, fate throws the biggest complication yet into her path.
Murray. The man who broke her heart. The love she never truly let go.
Murray is back, working as a carpenter at the inn, and determined to ‘clear the air’. As the days tick forwards towards the Pennycress wedding, Ellie must juggle the needs of her clients with new revelations from her old love, and a fresh spark of hope...
Could first love finally become forever love?
My Opinion
A Summer Wedding at Pennycress Inn is the fourth book in The Pennycress Inn series but it can be read as a standalone. This is a series that I have been enjoying and it was lovely to catch up with some familiar characters. A heart-warming novel with some charming characters.
Rating 4/5
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I was drawn into this storyline straight away with Ellie having a puncture and who should come along and at first complain but an old flame of hers. Ellie is feeling emotionally drained as her ex has emptied their home of almost all her possessions and she doesn't know where to turn, but it turns out she knows Murray from years ago, will this be the start of a new romance? But when Rick ( her ex) starts accusing her of having Murray as a third person in their relationship, she just doesn't know what to think! Is she going to be able to sort out not only her relationship problems but also her work related problems so that the wedding of Laura and Jackson can go ahead as planned. She has lots on her plate with sorting out her own wedding planner business can she sort out her own love life too?
A lovely feel-good storyline as the previous books in this series set around Pennycress Inn were too, you can read this as a stand-alone but if you read the previous books it gives you an insight into the characters and village. Altogether a heartwarming story and a five-star read from me, just the book to immerse yourself into on holiday or relaxing in your garden.
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A lovely feel-good storyline as the previous books in this series set around Pennycress Inn were too, you can read this as a stand-alone but if you read the previous books it gives you an insight into the characters and village. Altogether a heartwarming story and a five-star read from me, just the book to immerse yourself into on holiday or relaxing in your garden.
#Netgalley
#BoldwoodBooks
#ASummerWeddingAtPennycressInn
#SarahHope
May 30, 2026
Ellie Newton is ready to put her mind and complete focus into a wedding she is planning, the Pennycress wedding. She left her wedding planning job that she co-owned with her friend Melissa after a mistake was made and Melissa fully blamed Ellie.
She is also healing from a seven year relationship with Rick, who broke up with her because he didn't love her anymore. While on her way to the town to get settled in she runs into her ex Murray. He doesn't seem like the old Murray she once dated and she's been keeping her distance from him. She soon finds out she will be working in close proximity to Murray since he is the carpenter working at the Pennycress Inn which is run by the bride-to-be Laura.
It always feels good to be back at Pennycress. The scenery is breathtaking, the characters are likeable and the story is pure joy. I enjoyed Ellie's character so much. She was resilient but always kind hearted and was such a joy to read. That Rick was a piece of work and I couldn't stand him. Now it took me a while to like Murray. He seemed angry and very pushy at the beginning but he eventually grew on me. A beautiful cozy read with small town romance.
Thank you Netgalley and Boldwood Books for this eARC. All opinions are entirely my own.
She is also healing from a seven year relationship with Rick, who broke up with her because he didn't love her anymore. While on her way to the town to get settled in she runs into her ex Murray. He doesn't seem like the old Murray she once dated and she's been keeping her distance from him. She soon finds out she will be working in close proximity to Murray since he is the carpenter working at the Pennycress Inn which is run by the bride-to-be Laura.
It always feels good to be back at Pennycress. The scenery is breathtaking, the characters are likeable and the story is pure joy. I enjoyed Ellie's character so much. She was resilient but always kind hearted and was such a joy to read. That Rick was a piece of work and I couldn't stand him. Now it took me a while to like Murray. He seemed angry and very pushy at the beginning but he eventually grew on me. A beautiful cozy read with small town romance.
Thank you Netgalley and Boldwood Books for this eARC. All opinions are entirely my own.
July 2, 2026
In the latest book in the Pennycress Inn series, readers follow Ellie as she starts a new chapter of her life as an independent wedding planner in the beautiful Cotswold village. When her ex walks away from their cottage and relationship with nearly everything she owns, Ellie’s rebuilt world cracks under the strain at home and the pressure of planning her first wedding at the whimsical Pennycress Inn. When Murray, a carpenter at the inn and the man who broke her heart, walks back into her life, she has to juggle her clients’ needs and new revelations from Murray in this emotional new release. The characters are the stars of the book, and the tension between Ellie and Murray is really interesting and evolves over the course of the story. The setting is whimsical and charming, and the backdrop it provides for Ellie’s life adds depth to her experiences and her new stage of life. The emotional beats are particularly well-written and complex, and readers will really appreciate how Ellie grows and changes over the course of the novel. Packed with details and deeply emotional, modern romance fans will love the latest book in this charming Cotswolds romance series from Sarah Hope.
Thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the advance copy.
Thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the advance copy.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Another fantastic instalment to the Pennycress Inn series.
In this book we follow Ellie as she restarts not only her personal life but the business side of her life too.
Her boyfriend Rick has cheated on her and Ellie comes home to find her cottage entrance filled with bags n boxes of his belongings and Rick himself carrying even more items, when he leaves she finds her has not only left her but also left her with nothing - he has completely gutted the property taking everything except her corner sofa, the toilet roll holder and her clothing. When I say everything, I mean literally everything and it’s all so he can start again with his new bit of stuff who also cheated on her partner but in her case - her partner threw her out leaving her with nothing.
Ellie’s business partner had also turned nasty after a wedding planning went sour and sent her packing - blaming Ellie for the whole thing when in truth it was Melissa who was the one in the wrong.
The good thing to come out of this is Ellie is a very good wedding planner and moving back home is just the beginning of her new start full of potential and a cheeky sheep called Claudette.
In this book we follow Ellie as she restarts not only her personal life but the business side of her life too.
Her boyfriend Rick has cheated on her and Ellie comes home to find her cottage entrance filled with bags n boxes of his belongings and Rick himself carrying even more items, when he leaves she finds her has not only left her but also left her with nothing - he has completely gutted the property taking everything except her corner sofa, the toilet roll holder and her clothing. When I say everything, I mean literally everything and it’s all so he can start again with his new bit of stuff who also cheated on her partner but in her case - her partner threw her out leaving her with nothing.
Ellie’s business partner had also turned nasty after a wedding planning went sour and sent her packing - blaming Ellie for the whole thing when in truth it was Melissa who was the one in the wrong.
The good thing to come out of this is Ellie is a very good wedding planner and moving back home is just the beginning of her new start full of potential and a cheeky sheep called Claudette.
May 29, 2026
A Summer Wedding at Pennycress Inn is such a delightful and easy read that kept me engaged from beginning to end. As the fourth installment of the Pennycress Inn series, the story follows Ellie, who is trying to rebuild her life after her long-term relationship collapses and her career falls apart. Hoping for a fresh start, she begins her own wedding planning business in the beautiful Cotswold village, only to unexpectedly cross paths with Murray — the man who once broke her heart — while preparing for a wedding at Pennycress Inn.
The characters are well developed and full of warmth, and they wonderfully give the atmosphere of a closely knitted community. The romance between the two main characters is heartwarming, while the narration is easy to follow and keeps the story flowing smoothly. I also loved the vivid descriptions of the charming Cotswolds, which added such a cozy and comforting atmosphere to the story.
I would highly recommend this book to readers who enjoy cozy small-town romances filled with charming settings, wholesome relationships, and comforting community vibes.
The characters are well developed and full of warmth, and they wonderfully give the atmosphere of a closely knitted community. The romance between the two main characters is heartwarming, while the narration is easy to follow and keeps the story flowing smoothly. I also loved the vivid descriptions of the charming Cotswolds, which added such a cozy and comforting atmosphere to the story.
I would highly recommend this book to readers who enjoy cozy small-town romances filled with charming settings, wholesome relationships, and comforting community vibes.
July 15, 2026
Ellie was starting over, her relationship had ended and she was having to start over professionally as well. Ellie is looking forward to planning her first solo wedding at Pennycress Inn, once she arrives, she runs into her ex Murray, the one who got away.
As Ellie and Murray have to work in close comfort, they slowly get to know one another again, and Ellie wonders if they could reunite and reignite their love. As Ellie gains confidence in her abilities and realizes what she wants her and Murray get closer. But can you truly go back in time and live happily ever after with the one who got away?
Such a cute story. This is the fourth book in the Pennycress Inn, each could easily be read as a standalone book . this has been an entertaining series, I look forward to more books in this series.
Thank you to NetGalley, the publishing house, Boldwood Books and the author, Sarah Hope for the opportunity to read a complementary copy of this book in return for a review, based upon my honest opinion.
As Ellie and Murray have to work in close comfort, they slowly get to know one another again, and Ellie wonders if they could reunite and reignite their love. As Ellie gains confidence in her abilities and realizes what she wants her and Murray get closer. But can you truly go back in time and live happily ever after with the one who got away?
Such a cute story. This is the fourth book in the Pennycress Inn, each could easily be read as a standalone book . this has been an entertaining series, I look forward to more books in this series.
Thank you to NetGalley, the publishing house, Boldwood Books and the author, Sarah Hope for the opportunity to read a complementary copy of this book in return for a review, based upon my honest opinion.
August 17, 2026
This is book 4 in the Pennycress Inn series and it didn’t disappoint.
As with the other 3 books this was a perfect summer read to get lost in.
After losing her job as a wedding planner through no fault of her own, and her relationship ending Ellie is really struggling. She has one hope, organising Laura and Jackson’s wedding (the owners of penny cress inn) in 3 months.
Left with an empty cottage, no contacts, can she get her life and business back up and running?
While on the way back to the village she has a flat tyre, pulling in by a farm gate she get the fright of her life when shouted at by a farmer. Only it’s not a farmer is her ex boyfriend Murray.
Being forced together as he’s doing some carpentry work at the inn, can they get over their past in order to move forward?
Loved this book as much as the others, Pennycress Inn is somewhere I would love to stay. Even with destructive sheep. Looking forward to book 5
Thank you net galley, the publisher and author for the e-ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.
As with the other 3 books this was a perfect summer read to get lost in.
After losing her job as a wedding planner through no fault of her own, and her relationship ending Ellie is really struggling. She has one hope, organising Laura and Jackson’s wedding (the owners of penny cress inn) in 3 months.
Left with an empty cottage, no contacts, can she get her life and business back up and running?
While on the way back to the village she has a flat tyre, pulling in by a farm gate she get the fright of her life when shouted at by a farmer. Only it’s not a farmer is her ex boyfriend Murray.
Being forced together as he’s doing some carpentry work at the inn, can they get over their past in order to move forward?
Loved this book as much as the others, Pennycress Inn is somewhere I would love to stay. Even with destructive sheep. Looking forward to book 5
Thank you net galley, the publisher and author for the e-ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.
May 5, 2026
Lovely to be back at the inn. This time it was the turn to catch up with Ellie. Her relationship has ended and has led to her ex leaving the house they rented finally but he has taken all of the furniture even the cutlery.
Turns out he was having an affair too behind her back.
Ellie has also lost her work partner so is starting from scratch in all aspects of her life. Her day goes from bad to worse when she gets a flat tyre and finds herself meeting Murray her first love and the man who broke her heart 9 years before. She soon realises he is back in the village too.
Ellie is planning Laura and Jackson’s wedding at the inn and she throws herself into the planning of that, Murray is also working as a carpenter at the inn too so they are bumping into each other every day too.
Ellie has sparks for him to.
The book focuses on Laura getting her joy back and sorting her life out too.
Thank you NetGalley for the arc in exchange of an honest review.
Turns out he was having an affair too behind her back.
Ellie has also lost her work partner so is starting from scratch in all aspects of her life. Her day goes from bad to worse when she gets a flat tyre and finds herself meeting Murray her first love and the man who broke her heart 9 years before. She soon realises he is back in the village too.
Ellie is planning Laura and Jackson’s wedding at the inn and she throws herself into the planning of that, Murray is also working as a carpenter at the inn too so they are bumping into each other every day too.
Ellie has sparks for him to.
The book focuses on Laura getting her joy back and sorting her life out too.
Thank you NetGalley for the arc in exchange of an honest review.
May 29, 2026
Ellie is having a bad day: she’s been forced to quit her job, she’s got a flat tyre on her car, she’s had a surprise encounter with her first great love Murray, the man who broke her heart and to cap it all her ex-boyfriend, in moving out of their rented cottage (as agreed), has moved all their belongings as well to his new place. He did leave her one set of cutlery, one set of crockery and a loo roll holder!
Ellie has managed to keep one of her wedding planning jobs from her previous business partner and she realises why – it’s a very tight time frame, just three months and nothing has been done yet. But she’s determined to make it an amazing wedding for Jackson and Laura.
A really enjoyable, easy read which I raced through in one morning and it was good to catch up with many of the characters, especially Claudette, from the previous Pennycress Inn books.
Thanks to Net Galley and Boldwood Books for an ARC for my honest review.
Ellie has managed to keep one of her wedding planning jobs from her previous business partner and she realises why – it’s a very tight time frame, just three months and nothing has been done yet. But she’s determined to make it an amazing wedding for Jackson and Laura.
A really enjoyable, easy read which I raced through in one morning and it was good to catch up with many of the characters, especially Claudette, from the previous Pennycress Inn books.
Thanks to Net Galley and Boldwood Books for an ARC for my honest review.
June 3, 2026
A Summer Wedding at Pennycress Inn
by Sarah Hope
As the fourth book in the Pennycress Inn series, this book continues to capture the charm of a small Cotswolds village, which I've thoroughly enjoyed.
Ellie is facing some significant challenges in her life—her relationship, business, and finances have all taken a hit. Nevertheless, her determination to rebuild something meaningful for herself shines through. While organising Laura and Jackson’s wedding at the inn at Pennycress, Ellie is surprised to find that the carpenter working there is none other than Murray, the man who once broke her heart.
The story contains engaging elements; however, the pacing could be enhanced. Some sections focusing on the wedding preparations feel overly lengthy, while the moment towards the end could use more development. I found it hard to connect with Ellie or Murray, which impacted my overall enjoyment of the book.
by Sarah Hope
As the fourth book in the Pennycress Inn series, this book continues to capture the charm of a small Cotswolds village, which I've thoroughly enjoyed.
Ellie is facing some significant challenges in her life—her relationship, business, and finances have all taken a hit. Nevertheless, her determination to rebuild something meaningful for herself shines through. While organising Laura and Jackson’s wedding at the inn at Pennycress, Ellie is surprised to find that the carpenter working there is none other than Murray, the man who once broke her heart.
The story contains engaging elements; however, the pacing could be enhanced. Some sections focusing on the wedding preparations feel overly lengthy, while the moment towards the end could use more development. I found it hard to connect with Ellie or Murray, which impacted my overall enjoyment of the book.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Wonderful to be back in Meadowfield! Ellie's life has imploded. Her boyfriend has left and taken everything with him and she's quit her job as a partner in a wedding planning business after being accused of a mistake she didn't make. But she still has one wedding to plan, Laura and Jackson of Pennycress Inn are getting married in three months, and no planning has been done at all! Ellie needs to pull off a miracle and give them the perfect wedding while also dealing with someone from her past. Plenty of ups and downs for Ellie but a hearwarming story of love and overcoming challenges. I look forward to the next book in the series.
Thanks to Netgalley, Boldwood Books, and Sarah Hope for the free ARC. All opinions are my own.
Thanks to Netgalley, Boldwood Books, and Sarah Hope for the free ARC. All opinions are my own.
July 7, 2026
A swoon worthy, uplifting and humorous second chance romance that had all the vibes of a romance movie complete with the inevitable emotional buildup and angst that encapsulates a decent story. The plot was very well executed and all the characters fitted into the story perfectly creating a lovely ambience within Pennycress Inn.
The two main characters of Murray and Eleanor had a good amount of banter between them as well as humor and chemistry that, once ignited after all the past traumas they had both suffered was off the charts.
An enjoyable, quick romance read that I devoured thoroughly in one sitting.
Thankyou to Netgalley and Boldwood Books for an arc of this sweet story.
The two main characters of Murray and Eleanor had a good amount of banter between them as well as humor and chemistry that, once ignited after all the past traumas they had both suffered was off the charts.
An enjoyable, quick romance read that I devoured thoroughly in one sitting.
Thankyou to Netgalley and Boldwood Books for an arc of this sweet story.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 25, 2026
When Ellie’s long term relationship and her business partnership implode, she is forced to decide what her future should look like.
She has one wedding to organise - in 3 months at Pennycress Inn - for the owners.
However as she is dealing with a flat tyre she meets Murray again - a former long-term boyfriend - who has moved into the village and is working as a carpenter at the Inn after a number of years in America.
They are forced together and have to come to terms with their past relationship in order to move forward.
As the wedding date approaches, Ellie needs to juggle the arrangements, revelations about the past and her future business and love life.
A tale of community, emotional healing and discovering yourself.
She has one wedding to organise - in 3 months at Pennycress Inn - for the owners.
However as she is dealing with a flat tyre she meets Murray again - a former long-term boyfriend - who has moved into the village and is working as a carpenter at the Inn after a number of years in America.
They are forced together and have to come to terms with their past relationship in order to move forward.
As the wedding date approaches, Ellie needs to juggle the arrangements, revelations about the past and her future business and love life.
A tale of community, emotional healing and discovering yourself.
May 11, 2026
We are back 8n Pennycress Inn and the owners are getting married. It’s a short notice wedding, but wedding planner Ellie hopes she got everything in control. She’s recently lost her job and her boyfriend and is starting over. Will love blossom when her ex Murray appears back in town? It’s an easy cozy read, perfect for a summers afternoon. Set in the lovely Cotswold, the author describes the location brilliantly, the stone to the countryside. Her characters are always easy to read about, but will leave you wanting more. Love this series, 4.5 stars. Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for a copy.
June 27, 2026
This second chance romance of Ellie and Murray was an easy, sweet, very enjoyable read. Ellie was in the middle of some very tough times in her personal life and in her work life. I do wish that she had been stronger and stood up for herself when people were taking advantage of her. She really let people walk all over her. Murray was a much stronger character. He had taken steps to find Ellie after their previous separation. He was a sweet guy who really wanted Ellie to know that he still loved her.
One of my favorite parts of the book involved slightly tipsy Ellie and Murphy and pigeons. I loved the humor!
Thanks to Boldwood Books for the ebook via NetGalley. All thoughts are my own.
One of my favorite parts of the book involved slightly tipsy Ellie and Murphy and pigeons. I loved the humor!
Thanks to Boldwood Books for the ebook via NetGalley. All thoughts are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Ellie has just started her own wedding planning business. Her boyfriend Rick has moved out, taking almost everything they own with him. She has one chance to launch her business, it's a wedding at Pennycress Inn. The owners have a carpenter redoing the decking, and much to Ellie's horror, it's Murray. Her first love and the man who broke her heart.
I really enjoyed this book. The story flowed, and even though it was totally predictable, I loved every page. I did subtract one star for the author's overuse of the words grin and grimace. Highly recommended.
I really enjoyed this book. The story flowed, and even though it was totally predictable, I loved every page. I did subtract one star for the author's overuse of the words grin and grimace. Highly recommended.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This story really does start off with Ellie having the day from hell and it takes quite some time before it gets any better. I liked Ellie but my feelings for Murray were mixed. I would have liked him to apologise for the past and his mistake in not trying for a long distance relationship or asking her to go with him. All the giving seemed to be on her side but then the story never shows his side.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
June 4, 2026
This is the fourth book in an enjoyable series. It is a fun quick second chance romance. Ellie has just been forced out of her job by her lying partner, got a flat tire on her way home with her car full of boxes, ran into her first love, who she has not seen in nine years, and then found out that her ex took almost everything when he moved out while she was at work. On the positive side, the one wedding she has to plan is local and hopefully she will be able to build her solo business off of it.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Another gorgeous instalment from Pennycress Inn and it was another great story.
All of these books can be read as standalones or in order and in this book the great wedding is to take place and there is a journey along the way.
Stories that have a character who rebuilds their life are some of my favourites and this was one didn't disappoint.
I do wonder if there will be a further book in the series.... I do hope so.
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All of these books can be read as standalones or in order and in this book the great wedding is to take place and there is a journey along the way.
Stories that have a character who rebuilds their life are some of my favourites and this was one didn't disappoint.
I do wonder if there will be a further book in the series.... I do hope so.
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April 27, 2026Another fun, easy read from Sarah Hope! This time a heart warming second- chance romance between Ellie and Murray. These two characters were fun and relatable and of course I enjoyed catching up with characters from the previous Pennycress books. Sarah's easy writing style allows the book to move quickly and yet she still captures the emotions of each character. The book left a smile on my face and much like Ellie a feeling I can achieve anything life throws at me when I set my mind to it.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
I received a free copy of, A Summer Wedding at Pennycress Inn by, Sarah Hope, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This is book four in The Pennycress Inn series. Ellie is giving it a go as a wedding planning business, even though her love life is in tatters. This was a nice read, I liked Ellie.
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