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Finding the Rainbow
"Fans of Borum's Painting the Moon will enjoy this return to the idyllic setting and quirky characters of the small English village of Chilton Crosse." - Publishers Weekly Holly Newbury’s life is on hold in the cozy English village of Chilton Crosse. While her friends are marrying, having children, and embarking on successful careers, Holly is raising her three younger sisters and working part time at the village art gallery. Her life feels incomplete, but family is more important to her than anything. Then a film crew’s arrival galvanizes the community, and Holly becomes fast friends with Fletcher Hays, the movie’s love-shy American writer. The production of an Emma film isn’t the only drama in town, though. Their father makes a choice that threatens everything she gave up her dreams for. Holly’s sisters endure growing pains. And Fletcher plans to return to America as soon as filming is over, ruining any chance of their relationship blossoming further. After years of sacrificing for others, Holly must find the courage to take a risk on a future she never dared to expect.
293 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 1, 2014
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Traci Borum
11 books104 followersTraci Borum is a writing teacher and native Texan. She’s also an avid reader of women’s fiction, most especially Elin Hilderbrand and Rosamunde Pilcher novels. Since the age of 12, she’s written poetry, short stories, magazine articles, and novels.
Traci also adores all things British. She even owns a British dog (Corgi) and is completely addicted to Masterpiece Theater–must be all those dreamy accents! Aside from having big dreams of getting a book published, it’s the little things that make her the happiest: deep talks with friends, a strong cup of hot chocolate, a hearty game of fetch with her Corgi, and puffy white Texas clouds always reminding her to “look up, slow down, enjoy your life.”
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Traci also adores all things British. She even owns a British dog (Corgi) and is completely addicted to Masterpiece Theater–must be all those dreamy accents! Aside from having big dreams of getting a book published, it’s the little things that make her the happiest: deep talks with friends, a strong cup of hot chocolate, a hearty game of fetch with her Corgi, and puffy white Texas clouds always reminding her to “look up, slow down, enjoy your life.”
You can follow Traci on Facebook and Twitter:
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June 21, 2015
I enjoyed the first book in this series and was excited to move on to this one, curious to see where the series was going to take me. This one was just as cute as the last one, but I will admit that I liked this one more than the last. I really can't put my finger on why exactly, just feel like the author had a little more experience or learned something between the writing of the two, and this one just had a little more ... something. The characters were good, the things that they went through kept me interested and got you behind them just a little bit more. Still a cozy sort of read, that was rather quick for me, nothing really in-depth as far as I was concerned, but a cute story that I had fun reading. Traci Borum is an author that I'm going to keep my eye on and I'm looking forward to reading book #3.
Note: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. Please remember that this review is my opinion based on my impression of the book.
Note: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. Please remember that this review is my opinion based on my impression of the book.
June 21, 2015
This review first appeared on my blog Christy's Cozy Corners.
I was first introduced to Traci Borum back in February when she asked me to read her book Painting the Moon which is the first book in the Chilton Crosse series. I loved Painting the Moon, so I had high expectations for Finding the Rainbow. I was not disappointed. Finding the Rainbow can be read as a stand alone, so you don’t need to read Painting the Moon first (though you’re going to want to read it!). There are some of the same characters in this book, so if you like reading chronologically, you can read Painting the Moon first :)
I love the characters in this book. Holly is more than a big sister to her sisters since she’s had to help take care of them since their mom died suddenly six years prior. She sacrificed her college education, freedom and relationship to help her dad. When she meets Fletcher, one of the screen writers for the local filming of Emma, she finds a friend to depend on. But will she find more?
This book is so sweet. You will fall in love with the characters, including Holly’s crotchety aunt. I love this town and wish I could just jump in and live there. Emma is one of my favorites, so I love that they were filming it in the town and were reading it in their new book club. I highly recommend this book to all of you who love sweet and clean romance books with a cozy feel. I am looking forward to reading whatever Traci Borum comes up with next!
I was first introduced to Traci Borum back in February when she asked me to read her book Painting the Moon which is the first book in the Chilton Crosse series. I loved Painting the Moon, so I had high expectations for Finding the Rainbow. I was not disappointed. Finding the Rainbow can be read as a stand alone, so you don’t need to read Painting the Moon first (though you’re going to want to read it!). There are some of the same characters in this book, so if you like reading chronologically, you can read Painting the Moon first :)
I love the characters in this book. Holly is more than a big sister to her sisters since she’s had to help take care of them since their mom died suddenly six years prior. She sacrificed her college education, freedom and relationship to help her dad. When she meets Fletcher, one of the screen writers for the local filming of Emma, she finds a friend to depend on. But will she find more?
This book is so sweet. You will fall in love with the characters, including Holly’s crotchety aunt. I love this town and wish I could just jump in and live there. Emma is one of my favorites, so I love that they were filming it in the town and were reading it in their new book club. I highly recommend this book to all of you who love sweet and clean romance books with a cozy feel. I am looking forward to reading whatever Traci Borum comes up with next!
June 20, 2015
Book 2
We are back in Chilton Crosse where we get to meet another character named Holly.
Holly is watching people getting married, settling down and having children, its all families in her Village. But she is left with bringing up her siblings.
She can't even get a job let alone a carer.
Her Mother died, so she is helping her Father raise the 'kids'.
Her life is on hold whilst doing this.
Will she everfind love
Is there something or someone of her own out there somewhere
Fletcher arrives into town to do some filming. The film he is creating is Jane Austin's Emma.
Its a sort of parallel story this which I liked some, and others not.
Its definitely a Woman's fiction sort of read. I used to read a lot of books by Debbie Macomber and for me its sort of on that style.
Its a pleasant read a book that you can settle down, open a nice bottle of wine, some chocolate, curl your feet up underneath yourself and just read.
Its steady.
Thank you to Red Aldephi Publishing for my chance to read/review this series.
September 9, 2018
Sweet love story
Lovely characters, full story with wonderful description of this sweet town and its inhabitants. I want to live here....highly recommend this easy light rainy day read.
Lovely characters, full story with wonderful description of this sweet town and its inhabitants. I want to live here....highly recommend this easy light rainy day read.
June 12, 2015
So - I completely gushed over Traci Borum's first book Painting the Moon and I'm about to do it again. #swoon Finding the Rainbow is just as "warm hug worthy" as her debut novel.
Ms. Borum returns the reader to Chilton Crosse and she allows us to delve deeper into the life of a new character Holly Newbury. We met her briefly in book one because she worked part-time at the art gallery where we all fell in love with Noelle Cooke and her illusive deceased aunt.
Holly Newbury’s life, however, seems to be sitting at a perpetual stop sign in the English village of Chilton Crosse. Her friends are off getting married and adding to their brood while she's over here like "look at me raise my sisters." And while she feels noble in her job to be the mother figure in their lives after the untimely death of their own mother, her life is missing a few vital elements - particularly love. Holly always puts family first and she's comfortable with this choice. But the air shifts when a film crew moves into their tiny town and Fletcher Hays waltzes into her life. He's from Texas. :-) He's there to shoot a new version of Emma (Hello - a little Jane Austen match-making ta-da!)
They quickly become friends but the reader can see every nuance of flirtation that exists for both parties.
However, in true Emma fashion, a little matching is happening much to Holly's dismay. When her father makes a sudden choice to re-marry she and her sisters hear the news as a crushing blow to a family that's already endured so much. Add to this Holly’s snappy teenage twin sisters doing what teens do, and her new best friend Fletcher talking of his plans to return to America as soon as filming is over, Holly feels more lost than ever. She has to find a way to be happy in chaos swirling around her.
Finding the Rainbow takes the reader on a cozy journey of life and love. Holly is a character just like you and me and her devotion to her family speaks kindness to all. Like a Jane Austen novel, the romance is sweet and appropriately passionate not forcing the reader into an over-the-top rendezvous. Friends first is clearly Ms. Borum's motive and frankly, it's a smart one. This builds the foundation for real love. It is definitely a happy endings book and sometimes we need those in life.
I cannot wait for book three!
Ms. Borum returns the reader to Chilton Crosse and she allows us to delve deeper into the life of a new character Holly Newbury. We met her briefly in book one because she worked part-time at the art gallery where we all fell in love with Noelle Cooke and her illusive deceased aunt.
Holly Newbury’s life, however, seems to be sitting at a perpetual stop sign in the English village of Chilton Crosse. Her friends are off getting married and adding to their brood while she's over here like "look at me raise my sisters." And while she feels noble in her job to be the mother figure in their lives after the untimely death of their own mother, her life is missing a few vital elements - particularly love. Holly always puts family first and she's comfortable with this choice. But the air shifts when a film crew moves into their tiny town and Fletcher Hays waltzes into her life. He's from Texas. :-) He's there to shoot a new version of Emma (Hello - a little Jane Austen match-making ta-da!)
They quickly become friends but the reader can see every nuance of flirtation that exists for both parties.
However, in true Emma fashion, a little matching is happening much to Holly's dismay. When her father makes a sudden choice to re-marry she and her sisters hear the news as a crushing blow to a family that's already endured so much. Add to this Holly’s snappy teenage twin sisters doing what teens do, and her new best friend Fletcher talking of his plans to return to America as soon as filming is over, Holly feels more lost than ever. She has to find a way to be happy in chaos swirling around her.
Finding the Rainbow takes the reader on a cozy journey of life and love. Holly is a character just like you and me and her devotion to her family speaks kindness to all. Like a Jane Austen novel, the romance is sweet and appropriately passionate not forcing the reader into an over-the-top rendezvous. Friends first is clearly Ms. Borum's motive and frankly, it's a smart one. This builds the foundation for real love. It is definitely a happy endings book and sometimes we need those in life.
I cannot wait for book three!
March 31, 2015
A very satisfying second installment and I enjoyed getting to know more people from the village. The ultimate ending with Holly & Fletcher was predictable - but I expected that from this type of book :) Still a warm, enjoyable story (and clean!)
I really disliked the way that Holly's father expected her to "handle" things with her sisters (although I can understand how it would have gotten to that point after years of immersing himself in work), and the resolution with that situation was a bit too rushed, and overall it was still a great read.
I really disliked the way that Holly's father expected her to "handle" things with her sisters (although I can understand how it would have gotten to that point after years of immersing himself in work), and the resolution with that situation was a bit too rushed, and overall it was still a great read.
January 26, 2018
I read the previous book in the series, 'Painting the Moon'. I enjoyed that one, so downloaded this one. This was enjoyable but followed a similar formula to the previous one I had read. It was a bit predictable and didn't have enough challenging events in the plot. Enjoyable and undemanding.
June 17, 2025
It was just wonderful!
Amazon synopsis:
Holly Newbury’s life is on hold in the cozy English village of Chilton Crosse. While her friends are marrying, having children, and embarking on successful careers, Holly is raising her three younger sisters and working part time at the village art gallery. Her life feels incomplete, but family is more important to her than anything. Then a film crew’s arrival galvanizes the community, and Holly becomes fast friends with Fletcher Hays, the movie’s love-shy American writer.
The production of an Emma film isn’t the only drama in town, though. Their father makes a choice that threatens everything she gave up her dreams for. Holly’s sisters endure growing pains. And Fletcher plans to return to America as soon as filming is over, ruining any chance of their relationship blossoming further. After years of sacrificing for others, Holly must find the courage to take a risk on a future she never dared to expect.
Amazon synopsis:
Holly Newbury’s life is on hold in the cozy English village of Chilton Crosse. While her friends are marrying, having children, and embarking on successful careers, Holly is raising her three younger sisters and working part time at the village art gallery. Her life feels incomplete, but family is more important to her than anything. Then a film crew’s arrival galvanizes the community, and Holly becomes fast friends with Fletcher Hays, the movie’s love-shy American writer.
The production of an Emma film isn’t the only drama in town, though. Their father makes a choice that threatens everything she gave up her dreams for. Holly’s sisters endure growing pains. And Fletcher plans to return to America as soon as filming is over, ruining any chance of their relationship blossoming further. After years of sacrificing for others, Holly must find the courage to take a risk on a future she never dared to expect.
April 30, 2025
Holly ❤️ Fletcher
A story about persevering through hard times. Holly’s mother passed away several years ago while Holly was at university. She came home to take care of her three sisters and father and decided she had to stay. Now, her twin sisters are 16 years old and her youngest sister is 12.
Fletcher is visiting Chilton Crosse with a movie company as a screen writer. As he and Holly are drawn together a beautiful story unfolds and draws us into a family in crisis and a satisfying ending. A bit of coarse language (swearing) could be left out and make this story much better.
A story about persevering through hard times. Holly’s mother passed away several years ago while Holly was at university. She came home to take care of her three sisters and father and decided she had to stay. Now, her twin sisters are 16 years old and her youngest sister is 12.
Fletcher is visiting Chilton Crosse with a movie company as a screen writer. As he and Holly are drawn together a beautiful story unfolds and draws us into a family in crisis and a satisfying ending. A bit of coarse language (swearing) could be left out and make this story much better.
May 23, 2023
This one might be my favorite of the two I've read so far. I love the chosen British author quotes before every chapter. They give you a tiny hint as to what the chapter will be about. I have tried to look for Easter eggs in the chapter that related to the quote. The main character, Holly, is very relatable and I believe makes the best decisions she could've made. Especially with the position she seemed to always be put in. please read this book! It's a comfy and cozy one. This book also is pushing me to read Jane Austin's ,Emma, so wish me luck on my first Jane Austin novel.
September 9, 2019
Another engaging story
This story includes many characters from the local town and a crew visiting to film "Emma." With the rich variety of characters comes a number of plots with a lot of intrigue. I love how this author keeps you guessing and engaged. No spoilers from me. You've got to read it for yourself.
This story includes many characters from the local town and a crew visiting to film "Emma." With the rich variety of characters comes a number of plots with a lot of intrigue. I love how this author keeps you guessing and engaged. No spoilers from me. You've got to read it for yourself.
February 10, 2020
A very good book
Putting her life on hold to raise her three sisters, while dealing with all the angst of teenagers, will she find love? With her life of Jane Austen, when they begin filming Emma will a certain screenwriter become more than a friend? Then her father falls in love and wants to - marry. This is a very good book!
Putting her life on hold to raise her three sisters, while dealing with all the angst of teenagers, will she find love? With her life of Jane Austen, when they begin filming Emma will a certain screenwriter become more than a friend? Then her father falls in love and wants to - marry. This is a very good book!
March 22, 2025
Beautifully Well-rounded
This was a beautiful work of fiction. There was normal day to day problems or just things happening. There was the slow budding friendship and then love story. The Romance wasn't front and center, which felt real. This book was about finding yourself and deciding on the "what's next". Simply "Finding the Rainbow" after the storm.
This was a beautiful work of fiction. There was normal day to day problems or just things happening. There was the slow budding friendship and then love story. The Romance wasn't front and center, which felt real. This book was about finding yourself and deciding on the "what's next". Simply "Finding the Rainbow" after the storm.
May 30, 2025
Nice to see characters from the Painting the Moon (Chilton Crosse Book 1). The main characters were mostly background characters in the second book. The book was enjoyable and a quick read, but as most romance books predictable. Of course going in with the notion of predictably, disappointment isn’t a factor.
June 19, 2018
Loved it. The family, the village, Jane Austen quotes as chapter headings (see highlights and notes), the book club discussion of Emma, Holly's epiphany almost too late, friendship evolving into love, just everything.
July 3, 2018
I enjoyed Finding the Rainbow very much. A wonderful story. I hate to see it finished and plan to read more of Traci Borum. Very pleasant story!
I enjoyed these two books very much. A wonderful family to follow. I plan to read more of Traci Borum.
I enjoyed these two books very much. A wonderful family to follow. I plan to read more of Traci Borum.
March 26, 2020
Incredibly wonderful series!
This is this third book of the series I've read...out of order I know. The characters and the story are just so incredible. Please keep writing books like these!
This is this third book of the series I've read...out of order I know. The characters and the story are just so incredible. Please keep writing books like these!
January 28, 2023
I enjoyed reading this book. It felt "young", and the action developed on a good pace to catch up with all the developments and not getting bored or overwhelmed from all the stories.
It's been a nice and relaxing book to read on a holiday.
It's been a nice and relaxing book to read on a holiday.
August 22, 2024
So glad the storyline continues he'd in the town of Chilton Cross.
Love all the characters. A good read of friendships , family and adventures. Traci Forum is an excellent writer and storyteller. Really enjoyed this book.
Love all the characters. A good read of friendships , family and adventures. Traci Forum is an excellent writer and storyteller. Really enjoyed this book.
April 23, 2025
Great Read!
I enjoyed book 2 in this series watching Fletcher and Holly finding their HEA. I'm looking forward to reading the next book in this series and will definitely recommend this book to everyone.
I enjoyed book 2 in this series watching Fletcher and Holly finding their HEA. I'm looking forward to reading the next book in this series and will definitely recommend this book to everyone.
May 26, 2025
I usually don't read romance novels but this one and the previous one were fairly interesting. The characters are engaging and the plots straightforward but somewhat interesting. They are a nice filler reading from heavier subjects.
June 25, 2025
Another great book.
This second book was as delightful as the first. I was totally impressed and could not put the book down until I had finished. Can't wait to start book 3 in the series.
This second book was as delightful as the first. I was totally impressed and could not put the book down until I had finished. Can't wait to start book 3 in the series.
August 10, 2025
Finding the rainbow is a heartwarming tale
Loved the twists and turns of this story. Traci grabs your attention and has you in the middle of a scene with just a few words about a family and a love.
Loved the twists and turns of this story. Traci grabs your attention and has you in the middle of a scene with just a few words about a family and a love.
June 24, 2018
Perfect summer read.
Now I will reread Emma. I loved the Cotswolds as a tourist. The author made me feel as if I was there
Now I will reread Emma. I loved the Cotswolds as a tourist. The author made me feel as if I was there
June 24, 2018
Happy.
A book filled with wonderful characters, happy moments, relationships that work well in the present and promise happily ever after.
A book filled with wonderful characters, happy moments, relationships that work well in the present and promise happily ever after.
August 24, 2018
Sweet book. Enjoy the small English town and it's inhabitants.
March 2, 2021
This is a touching story of family and finding new love and helping each other. Loved the Austen references as well.
April 23, 2024
lovely read
Good hearts, kind and strong for themselves and those they love. Tough to put down for long all the way to the end.
Good hearts, kind and strong for themselves and those they love. Tough to put down for long all the way to the end.
July 9, 2024
Warm and touching
I enjoyed all aspects of this small town story, including chaos, romance and friendships. Traci Borum keeps it interesting from first words to the ending.
I enjoyed all aspects of this small town story, including chaos, romance and friendships. Traci Borum keeps it interesting from first words to the ending.
September 27, 2024
Sweet clean romance
This is a sweet, Clean romance. Some intense issues and a lot of "Emma" references. A bit of Art talk, too.
This is a sweet, Clean romance. Some intense issues and a lot of "Emma" references. A bit of Art talk, too.
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