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Star and Sixpence #3
Autumn at the Star and Sixpence
As autumn starts to draw in and the nights are getting darker, the fire is lit at the Star and Sixpence and Nessie and Sam start to turn their thoughts to the annual bonfire night. The village comes together every year to celebrate the turning of the season and this year is going to be extra-special.
89 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 6, 2016
About the author
Holly Hepburn
87 books437 followersI’ve wanted to write books for adults for as long as I can remember but I was too scared to try. One day I decided to be brave and dipped a toe into the bubble bath of romantic comedy with my first novella, Cupidity, and I’ve never looked back. I often try to be funny to be funny, except for when faced with traffic wardens and border control staff. My favourite thing is making people smile.
I’ve tried many jobs over the years, from barmaid to market researcher and I even had a brief flirtation with modelling. These days I am mostly found writing.
I live near London with my grey tabby cat, Portia. We both have an unhealthy obsession with Marmite.
I’ve tried many jobs over the years, from barmaid to market researcher and I even had a brief flirtation with modelling. These days I am mostly found writing.
I live near London with my grey tabby cat, Portia. We both have an unhealthy obsession with Marmite.
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August 17, 2019
My favourite season and another great story. Mixing the sisters past and present together. Nessie and Sam are both so relatable to and it's hard to choose which one you like best.
November 24, 2016
I may as well get started by presenting the reviews so far to get you up to speed (I would say these can be read as standalones but they’re too nice so you may as well go back!):
Snowdrops at the Star and Sixpence
Valentine’s Day at the Star and Sixpence
Summer at the Star and Sixpence
or you could preorder A Year At The Star and Sixpence which is out 29th December 2016 and read them all as one lovely book (I am quite jealous you can do this;)
Now I have to admit, I always knew the Autumn edition of this gorgeous series would be for me. I adore Autumn. We live in the country and I’m one of those annoying people who tells their kids to savour the splendour of the autumnnal colours when they grace the trees lining the roadway approaching our abode (I don’t say it in this way, it’s more like ‘LOOK’-in the manner of a school teacher- ‘now how lucky are you to live on a road that has such amazing colours on it, look at the reds, the golds, the oranges, isn’t t so beautiful, aren’t we lucky, well AREN’T WE?’ Yes I suck a bit of life out of it, but now they have started looking they do appreciate it!) , and who takes pictures of said trees before they lose it all. And so, when I approached this book, I knew I would bask in the whole gloriousness of the imagery, and bask I did. I can tell you now that this book matched ‘Snowdrops’ for me, which had been my favourite book of the Star and Sixpence so far, and perhaps surpasses it.
The romance was ramped up, with a possible love triangle, that didn’t seem to be an equal triangle, but was there all the same. Owen and Nessie made me smile and say ‘aw’ out loud (it was fine, there was nobody around!) and in general I actually began to wonder if this was the final installment (it wasn’t, the Christmas edition, available here , is the ending and I think this will be my Christmas sit down and chill out book for this year!).
As always, the goings on of the pub put me right there, as well as the locals’ involvement in the book, this time with Ruby taking my breath away. There was the added drama of Patrick, Nessie’s soon to be ex-husband, turning up, worryingly with an interest in The Star and Sixpence. Sam, as always, was on fire, and made me smile regularly, and nod along. Nessie, being Nessie, was still a bit negative for me, but it didn’t impact too much to be honest. As for the ending, a boulder formed in the bottom of my stomach that made me want to go trawling the streets for someone who had read it, asking ‘Can you believe that just happened? Can you?’ (This was where I flew to Amazon worrying that we had just been left, but we hadn’t. Phew!)
This was one of my standouts for 2016, with drama, smile out loud moments, heartache and all round gorgeousness that put Holly Hepburn firmly as a force to be reckoned with on the romantic comedy scene.
Rating: 5/5 (if I could unread it so that I could let it all wash over me again I would!)
Snowdrops at the Star and Sixpence
Valentine’s Day at the Star and Sixpence
Summer at the Star and Sixpence
or you could preorder A Year At The Star and Sixpence which is out 29th December 2016 and read them all as one lovely book (I am quite jealous you can do this;)
Now I have to admit, I always knew the Autumn edition of this gorgeous series would be for me. I adore Autumn. We live in the country and I’m one of those annoying people who tells their kids to savour the splendour of the autumnnal colours when they grace the trees lining the roadway approaching our abode (I don’t say it in this way, it’s more like ‘LOOK’-in the manner of a school teacher- ‘now how lucky are you to live on a road that has such amazing colours on it, look at the reds, the golds, the oranges, isn’t t so beautiful, aren’t we lucky, well AREN’T WE?’ Yes I suck a bit of life out of it, but now they have started looking they do appreciate it!) , and who takes pictures of said trees before they lose it all. And so, when I approached this book, I knew I would bask in the whole gloriousness of the imagery, and bask I did. I can tell you now that this book matched ‘Snowdrops’ for me, which had been my favourite book of the Star and Sixpence so far, and perhaps surpasses it.
The romance was ramped up, with a possible love triangle, that didn’t seem to be an equal triangle, but was there all the same. Owen and Nessie made me smile and say ‘aw’ out loud (it was fine, there was nobody around!) and in general I actually began to wonder if this was the final installment (it wasn’t, the Christmas edition, available here , is the ending and I think this will be my Christmas sit down and chill out book for this year!).
As always, the goings on of the pub put me right there, as well as the locals’ involvement in the book, this time with Ruby taking my breath away. There was the added drama of Patrick, Nessie’s soon to be ex-husband, turning up, worryingly with an interest in The Star and Sixpence. Sam, as always, was on fire, and made me smile regularly, and nod along. Nessie, being Nessie, was still a bit negative for me, but it didn’t impact too much to be honest. As for the ending, a boulder formed in the bottom of my stomach that made me want to go trawling the streets for someone who had read it, asking ‘Can you believe that just happened? Can you?’ (This was where I flew to Amazon worrying that we had just been left, but we hadn’t. Phew!)
This was one of my standouts for 2016, with drama, smile out loud moments, heartache and all round gorgeousness that put Holly Hepburn firmly as a force to be reckoned with on the romantic comedy scene.
Rating: 5/5 (if I could unread it so that I could let it all wash over me again I would!)
August 1, 2023
Star and Sixpence - Autumn
My favorite season, how could I not love this.
Also a masked ball, stargazing, hot cocoa, comfy sweaters and sitting by a fire place.
My favorite season, how could I not love this.
Also a masked ball, stargazing, hot cocoa, comfy sweaters and sitting by a fire place.
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February 17, 2017Another book I couldn't put down, Holly Hepburn makes you feel like you're part of the community.
November 19, 2016
This review was originally posted on Star Crossed Reviews
This book is the 4th part of the Star and Sixpence story. It is set a little while after the third book ended. Halloween is approaching and the girls have a big party planned.
Things are going slowly but well with Nessie and Owen, that is until Nessie's soon to be ex husband shows up wanting to rekindle their relationship.
Things for Sam are finally starting to quieten down after the scandal of the summer but this book mainly focuses on Nessie,Owen and Patrick.
This is a lovely quick read that leaves you wanting more. Luckily I already had Christmas at the Star and Sixpence so I didn't have to leave the girls for very long. I love Holly's writing and I can't wait to see what next year brings for her.
As autumn starts to draw in and the nights are getting darker, the fire is lit at the Star and Sixpence and Nessie and Sam start to turn their thoughts to the annual bonfire night. The village comes together every year to celebrate the turning of the season and this year is going to be extra-special.
This book is the 4th part of the Star and Sixpence story. It is set a little while after the third book ended. Halloween is approaching and the girls have a big party planned.
Things are going slowly but well with Nessie and Owen, that is until Nessie's soon to be ex husband shows up wanting to rekindle their relationship.
Things for Sam are finally starting to quieten down after the scandal of the summer but this book mainly focuses on Nessie,Owen and Patrick.
This is a lovely quick read that leaves you wanting more. Luckily I already had Christmas at the Star and Sixpence so I didn't have to leave the girls for very long. I love Holly's writing and I can't wait to see what next year brings for her.
September 18, 2016
As always a great short read. This time featuring nessies money hungry troubled husband a love triangle with these two and loveable Owen. Another great book in this collection. I look forward to Christmas at the star and sixpence
October 8, 2016
As these instalments are so short, I will be reviewing the series as a whole when it is finished.
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January 5, 2019
Zum Inhalt:
Als die Tage langsam kürzer werden und ein knisterndes Kaminfeuer das Pub in gemütliches Licht taucht, erscheint ein unerwarteter Besucher in Little Monkham – und Nessie steht plötzlich vor der schwierigsten Entscheidung ihres Lebens. Doch viel Zeit zum Nachdenken bleibt ihr im vierten Teil nicht, denn die Schwestern stecken mitten in den Vorbereitungen für eine große Halloween-Party. Und dann braucht auch noch eine alte Freundin dringend ihre Hilfe ...
Cover:
Auch hier will ich mich nicht lang bei dem Cover aufhalten, da sich lediglich nur der Titel und die Coverfarbe geändert haben, sonst ist alles wieder gleich geblieben, zwar mit einem Wiedererkennungswert, jedoch wird es zunehmend langweiliger.
Eigener Eindruck:
Nachdem Sam volle Unterstützung durch ihre Dorfgemeinschaft erfahren hat, ist es nur Joss, dem sie hinterher trauert. Doch viel Zeit zum nachdenken bleibt der Schwester von Nessie nicht, denn die Vorbereitungen für das nächste Event sind im vollen Gange. Außerdem hat sie es sich zur Aufgabe gemacht bei Nessie und Owen endlich ein bisschen nachzuhelfen. Da kommt es ihr mehr als ungelegen, dass plötzlich Nessies Noch-Ehemann vor der Tür steht und dieser plötzlich erklärt, dass er ohne sie nicht leben kann! Während Nessie recht unschlüssig ist, wittert Sam, dass ihr Schwager nur Probleme mit sich bringt - und die lassen nicht lang auf sich warten, denn Little Monkham ist eben ein Dorf wie es im Buche steht. Hinzu kommt, dass die Schwestern langsam erkennen, dass ihr Vater gar nicht so schlecht war, wie sie dachten und dann braucht eine Freundin Hilfe in der Not!
Kinder, Kinder! Dieser Band hat es ja mal richtig in sich gehabt! Da war wirklich wieder von allem etwas dabei. Emotionen, Spannung und vor allem ganz, ganz viel Herz. Wie ich finde ist das der beste Teil bis jetzt und ich hoffe, dass auch der letzte Band genauso energiegeladen ist! Ich konnte das Ebook kaum zur Seite legen und wollte unbedingt wissen, was denn nun als nächstes geschehen wird. Einfach wahnsinnig klasse. Sam tut mir in diesem Band sogar ein bisschen Leid - zumindest, bis sie sich Hals über Kopf wieder an den nächstbesten Mann wirft. Die Trennung von Joss war wirklich hart. Umso mehr freue ich mich aber, dass es mit Nessie und Owen nun doch scheinbar in die richtigen Bahnen kommt, so verkehrt scheint der Besuch vom Noch-Ehemann also nicht gewesen zu sein. Ich bin gespannt, was mich nun im letzten Band erwarten wird, aber ich denke Sam mit ihren Männergeschichten wird die Story noch einmal sehr aufmischen!
Fazit:
Ein wirklich toller Band der Reihe. Emotional und doch so herzlich schön, besonders als die Freundin Hilfe braucht. Das ganze Dorf ist plötzlich zur Stelle und unterstützt! Einfach wunderbar und ergreifend!
Idee: 5/5
Details: 5/5
Emotionen: 5/5
Spannung: 5/5
Logik: 5/5
Gesamt: 5/5
Daten:
Format: Kindle Edition
Dateigröße: 1564 KB
Seitenzahl der Print-Ausgabe: 88 Seiten
Verlag: Penguin Verlag (1. November 2018)
Verkauf durch: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
Sprache: Deutsch
ASIN: B07C6FJ1Z7
Als die Tage langsam kürzer werden und ein knisterndes Kaminfeuer das Pub in gemütliches Licht taucht, erscheint ein unerwarteter Besucher in Little Monkham – und Nessie steht plötzlich vor der schwierigsten Entscheidung ihres Lebens. Doch viel Zeit zum Nachdenken bleibt ihr im vierten Teil nicht, denn die Schwestern stecken mitten in den Vorbereitungen für eine große Halloween-Party. Und dann braucht auch noch eine alte Freundin dringend ihre Hilfe ...
Cover:
Auch hier will ich mich nicht lang bei dem Cover aufhalten, da sich lediglich nur der Titel und die Coverfarbe geändert haben, sonst ist alles wieder gleich geblieben, zwar mit einem Wiedererkennungswert, jedoch wird es zunehmend langweiliger.
Eigener Eindruck:
Nachdem Sam volle Unterstützung durch ihre Dorfgemeinschaft erfahren hat, ist es nur Joss, dem sie hinterher trauert. Doch viel Zeit zum nachdenken bleibt der Schwester von Nessie nicht, denn die Vorbereitungen für das nächste Event sind im vollen Gange. Außerdem hat sie es sich zur Aufgabe gemacht bei Nessie und Owen endlich ein bisschen nachzuhelfen. Da kommt es ihr mehr als ungelegen, dass plötzlich Nessies Noch-Ehemann vor der Tür steht und dieser plötzlich erklärt, dass er ohne sie nicht leben kann! Während Nessie recht unschlüssig ist, wittert Sam, dass ihr Schwager nur Probleme mit sich bringt - und die lassen nicht lang auf sich warten, denn Little Monkham ist eben ein Dorf wie es im Buche steht. Hinzu kommt, dass die Schwestern langsam erkennen, dass ihr Vater gar nicht so schlecht war, wie sie dachten und dann braucht eine Freundin Hilfe in der Not!
Kinder, Kinder! Dieser Band hat es ja mal richtig in sich gehabt! Da war wirklich wieder von allem etwas dabei. Emotionen, Spannung und vor allem ganz, ganz viel Herz. Wie ich finde ist das der beste Teil bis jetzt und ich hoffe, dass auch der letzte Band genauso energiegeladen ist! Ich konnte das Ebook kaum zur Seite legen und wollte unbedingt wissen, was denn nun als nächstes geschehen wird. Einfach wahnsinnig klasse. Sam tut mir in diesem Band sogar ein bisschen Leid - zumindest, bis sie sich Hals über Kopf wieder an den nächstbesten Mann wirft. Die Trennung von Joss war wirklich hart. Umso mehr freue ich mich aber, dass es mit Nessie und Owen nun doch scheinbar in die richtigen Bahnen kommt, so verkehrt scheint der Besuch vom Noch-Ehemann also nicht gewesen zu sein. Ich bin gespannt, was mich nun im letzten Band erwarten wird, aber ich denke Sam mit ihren Männergeschichten wird die Story noch einmal sehr aufmischen!
Fazit:
Ein wirklich toller Band der Reihe. Emotional und doch so herzlich schön, besonders als die Freundin Hilfe braucht. Das ganze Dorf ist plötzlich zur Stelle und unterstützt! Einfach wunderbar und ergreifend!
Idee: 5/5
Details: 5/5
Emotionen: 5/5
Spannung: 5/5
Logik: 5/5
Gesamt: 5/5
Daten:
Format: Kindle Edition
Dateigröße: 1564 KB
Seitenzahl der Print-Ausgabe: 88 Seiten
Verlag: Penguin Verlag (1. November 2018)
Verkauf durch: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
Sprache: Deutsch
ASIN: B07C6FJ1Z7
June 25, 2022
Book 3 of a 4 part book series, been wanting to read this set of books for ages. Note to readers, you can either read this as a 4 part book series or there is a full length novel which includes all of the 4 parts. The choice is yours.
So book three has been fun and entertaining, fair bit of drama. Nessie finally sorts things out with Patrick and thankfully doesn’t fall back under his lies and she makes a move on Owen, yay. As for Sam, well I can’t decide whether I should be routing for her/Joss or her/Nick, won’t lie all seems hot and exciting with Nick but I feel that might end up running it’s course and Joss will end up winning the permanent spot in her life, guess we’ll find out in book 4 the last book
So without further ado, I am heading into the last book to the series, book 4.
So book three has been fun and entertaining, fair bit of drama. Nessie finally sorts things out with Patrick and thankfully doesn’t fall back under his lies and she makes a move on Owen, yay. As for Sam, well I can’t decide whether I should be routing for her/Joss or her/Nick, won’t lie all seems hot and exciting with Nick but I feel that might end up running it’s course and Joss will end up winning the permanent spot in her life, guess we’ll find out in book 4 the last book
So without further ado, I am heading into the last book to the series, book 4.
February 15, 2018
I've lost count of which number this book is in the series, but I have loved every one of them. We're still following the main characters of sisters, Sam and Nessie who were left the Star and Sixpence public house by their late father.
I am absolutely loving this series and have the next one downloaded and ready to read.
I am absolutely loving this series and have the next one downloaded and ready to read.
August 14, 2022
3.5 ⭐️
Enjoying series of books - nice easy read whilst on summer hols.
However I will agree with Sam re her sister Nessie in the book. So indecisive and faffy - it would drive me mad as well 😂. Everything is so ridiculously slow with her.
Enjoying series of books - nice easy read whilst on summer hols.
However I will agree with Sam re her sister Nessie in the book. So indecisive and faffy - it would drive me mad as well 😂. Everything is so ridiculously slow with her.
August 14, 2017
Aah will Nessie and Owen ever get together.
October 31, 2017
enjoyed this book
October 31, 2018
Feel good romance
A feel good romance but so sad at the end with the letters. A lovely village you can't wait to visit again.
A feel good romance but so sad at the end with the letters. A lovely village you can't wait to visit again.
August 11, 2022
Alot going on alot of changes and twists enjoyed this installment...found I had to flick back to the start a few times
February 19, 2024
Excellent as always
October 20, 2024
Leuk vlot verhaal. Prettige stem op storytell
January 7, 2025
I enjoyed this next little novella in the series. I can't wait to finish up the last one.
October 1, 2025
Nice easy read, loved the characters, wonder if Nessie gets with Owen in one of the other books 🤔
Good autumn read 📖
Good autumn read 📖
January 7, 2026
Another pleasant instalment of this ongoing story.
June 7, 2026
Leuk deel
October 13, 2016
Easy read
Nice easy read, takes your mind off to a worry free place, I'll read the next one in the series
Nice easy read, takes your mind off to a worry free place, I'll read the next one in the series
October 10, 2016
Autumn at the Star and Sixpence
I have enjoyed this series of books so far, although this one ended very abruptly! Nevertheless I am looking forward to receiving Christmas at the Star and Sixpence!
I have enjoyed this series of books so far, although this one ended very abruptly! Nevertheless I am looking forward to receiving Christmas at the Star and Sixpence!
April 25, 2016
Had a cheeky extra hr in bed with a coffee to finish Autumn at The Star and Sixpence by Holly Hepburn.....really enjoyed being back with the residents of Monkham and enjoying the hospitality of he pub ...looking forward to the next book...
October 3, 2016
A great little read
I love reading this and being engrossed in the going's on in the pub and village total enjoyable escapism. Wish the books were longer to explore the characters more but still a great series can't wait for the next Installment
I love reading this and being engrossed in the going's on in the pub and village total enjoyable escapism. Wish the books were longer to explore the characters more but still a great series can't wait for the next Installment
February 1, 2017
An awesome short book, that was perfect reading for my plane journey.
I might have jumped in half way through the series without even realizing but it was so well written it wasn't a problem. This actually wants me to go back and start from book 1 :-)
I might have jumped in half way through the series without even realizing but it was so well written it wasn't a problem. This actually wants me to go back and start from book 1 :-)
March 28, 2017
Another enjoyable saga at the village pub. My only complaint was the abrupt ending. Thankfully the next one was available to download from the library but sadly it doesn't seem to continue straight on where Autumn left off.
April 17, 2017
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I enjoyed this book even though l read it out of sequence. I can't wait to read the rest of the series.
I enjoyed this book even though l read it out of sequence. I can't wait to read the rest of the series.
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October 24, 2018Love this series
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