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Willow Tree Hall #3
A Way Back Home
Full of warmth, laughter, tears and a wedding!
What happens when two lost souls find themselves? Perfect for the fans Jill Mansell and Carole Matthews.
What happens when two lost souls find themselves? Perfect for the fans Jill Mansell and Carole Matthews.
After recent heartbreak, Skye Jackson finds herself homeless and on the road with only a classic Airstream trailer to her name. A surprise inheritance of a rundown little lodge in the grounds of beautiful Willow Tree Hall forces her to change her plans. However there is a problem...
The lodge is co-owned by care-free, playboy Will Harris, who finds himself unemployed after a recent tabloid scandal.
Syke desperately wants a home to call her own and needs to move on as quickly as possible. Will doesn't want to stay at his family home either to face the ghosts of his past. So they decide to put aside their differences and renovate the cottage together.
But when a storm hits, Skye and Will are forced to stay on to ensure that an important wedding goes ahead. Can Skye finally find a home of her own? Can Will stop running from his past and help out his family when they need him the most?
The magic of winter at Willow Tree Hall is about to change everything...
376 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 6, 2018
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November 14, 2019
My Rating:
4.5
Favorite Quotes:
Sam, looking across the table to Skye. ‘As a woman, what do you think is the fastest way to this man’s heart?’ ‘Through the chest with a sharp knife,’ she retorted, shooting Will a piercing look.
‘No need to sound quite so surprised. I was brought up quite properly, you know.’ ‘And then what happened?’ she couldn’t help but ask. His eyes twinkled. ‘I reached adulthood and everything was legal.’
‘The school run was a total nightmare this morning. I forgot Barnaby’s homework. Although he’s only six so why the hell is he getting homework anyway? Then Joshua decided to try cat food for the first time. He’s okay. Hopefully, he’ll get shinier hair and stronger teeth like the packet says. Then Millie had a total meltdown at nursery and turned into something from The Exorcist.’ … Megan gave Skye a weary smile. ‘Hi. As you’ve just gathered, I’m Mother Inferior.’
‘Jeez, I’d forgotten how bad it was,’ he said, with a grimace. ‘This is where happy ever after comes to die… This is a UN disaster zone, not a place to hold the most glamorous wedding of the year.’
He’s always looking for his next near Mrs…
My Review:
This was a sweet, witty, and lavishly detailed enemies to friends to lovers romance. The humor was clever and generously peppered throughout the various storylines with snarky quips and quick banter that often put a smirk on my face. Will was a selfish, scandal-ridden, and philandering asshat and I didn’t much care for the spoiled wastrel until midway through the book when he began to evolve into a surprisingly thoughtful human being who could finally see beyond his own nose. I was slow to join team Will but I adored the rest of this large and quirky cast of characters with my favorite being the fun, often married, well-clad, and feisty great-aunt Rose. Rose was an elderly cougar and party-central. This was my first time reading Ms. Sherlock’s delightful scribbling and didn’t seem to struggle at all with jumping into her series with the third book. I enjoy her engaging and agile storytelling and have added her entire listing to my TBR. I’m greedy like that.
4.5
Favorite Quotes:
Sam, looking across the table to Skye. ‘As a woman, what do you think is the fastest way to this man’s heart?’ ‘Through the chest with a sharp knife,’ she retorted, shooting Will a piercing look.
‘No need to sound quite so surprised. I was brought up quite properly, you know.’ ‘And then what happened?’ she couldn’t help but ask. His eyes twinkled. ‘I reached adulthood and everything was legal.’
‘The school run was a total nightmare this morning. I forgot Barnaby’s homework. Although he’s only six so why the hell is he getting homework anyway? Then Joshua decided to try cat food for the first time. He’s okay. Hopefully, he’ll get shinier hair and stronger teeth like the packet says. Then Millie had a total meltdown at nursery and turned into something from The Exorcist.’ … Megan gave Skye a weary smile. ‘Hi. As you’ve just gathered, I’m Mother Inferior.’
‘Jeez, I’d forgotten how bad it was,’ he said, with a grimace. ‘This is where happy ever after comes to die… This is a UN disaster zone, not a place to hold the most glamorous wedding of the year.’
He’s always looking for his next near Mrs…
My Review:
This was a sweet, witty, and lavishly detailed enemies to friends to lovers romance. The humor was clever and generously peppered throughout the various storylines with snarky quips and quick banter that often put a smirk on my face. Will was a selfish, scandal-ridden, and philandering asshat and I didn’t much care for the spoiled wastrel until midway through the book when he began to evolve into a surprisingly thoughtful human being who could finally see beyond his own nose. I was slow to join team Will but I adored the rest of this large and quirky cast of characters with my favorite being the fun, often married, well-clad, and feisty great-aunt Rose. Rose was an elderly cougar and party-central. This was my first time reading Ms. Sherlock’s delightful scribbling and didn’t seem to struggle at all with jumping into her series with the third book. I enjoy her engaging and agile storytelling and have added her entire listing to my TBR. I’m greedy like that.
October 26, 2018
This is the third instalment in the Willow Tree Hall series and the first one I am reading. Well, the other characters from previous books play a major role but that cannot be considered as a hurdle to consider this as a pretty well-written stand-alone story. Skye and Will make an ideal pair and I completely loved the ending. The Willow Tree Hall is going to be decked for some enchanting weddings here.
Skye, with her fiercely independent spirit and amazing upcycling abilities, will capture any reader's heart. Being the eldest daughter, she takes the role to educate her younger sister as her irresponsible and reckless mother wander around. A disturbingly selfless soul with impressive artistic talents, one could not but love her.
In spite of his playboy nature which effectively hides his wounded heart Will has a noble heart which is slowly unwrapped during his stay in the Hall. He is reluctant to call this his home now but Skye's rejuvenating presence triggers the healing process and there begins the journey for a happily ever after life.
An amazing story of healing, finding love and finally being back home. An energising read with the festive spirit, wedding bells and a heartwarming end, this will surely be a good pick for winter nights.
Skye, with her fiercely independent spirit and amazing upcycling abilities, will capture any reader's heart. Being the eldest daughter, she takes the role to educate her younger sister as her irresponsible and reckless mother wander around. A disturbingly selfless soul with impressive artistic talents, one could not but love her.
In spite of his playboy nature which effectively hides his wounded heart Will has a noble heart which is slowly unwrapped during his stay in the Hall. He is reluctant to call this his home now but Skye's rejuvenating presence triggers the healing process and there begins the journey for a happily ever after life.
An amazing story of healing, finding love and finally being back home. An energising read with the festive spirit, wedding bells and a heartwarming end, this will surely be a good pick for winter nights.
November 23, 2018
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This is the third book in the series but I think it reads fine as a stand alone.
I love this author’s writing style and she gets a great flow in her books that make them very easy to read – and this one was delightful.
The characters are well developed and I really enjoyed getting to know them as the story progressed. I warmed to them straightaway and they really made the book special.
4.5 stars from me rounded up to 5 stars for Goodreads and Amazon – very highly recommended and I am really looking forward to reading what she releases next!
This is the third book in the series but I think it reads fine as a stand alone.
I love this author’s writing style and she gets a great flow in her books that make them very easy to read – and this one was delightful.
The characters are well developed and I really enjoyed getting to know them as the story progressed. I warmed to them straightaway and they really made the book special.
4.5 stars from me rounded up to 5 stars for Goodreads and Amazon – very highly recommended and I am really looking forward to reading what she releases next!
February 20, 2019
Skye finds herself homeless after a relationship breakup but in a stroke of luck she is left a share of a lodge in the grounds of Willow Tree Hall..... only problem is the other half is owned by playboy Will! Deciding that they can put their differences behind then they set out to renovate the building.... but will the feelings between them grow as Willow Tree Hall works its magic?
Another lovely book in this series and this writer is fast becoming one of my favourites.... she always draws you into the characters from the first pages and you are always left with a nice warm feeling at the end
Another lovely book in this series and this writer is fast becoming one of my favourites.... she always draws you into the characters from the first pages and you are always left with a nice warm feeling at the end
September 13, 2018
2'5 estrellitas.
Es un libro que veo ya mismo convertido en una peli de Hallmark para goce y disfrute de las tardes navideñas. Familia noble sin un duro, joven playboy que se ve obligado a volver a casa y chica que se queda casi sin nada en la vida y, fíjate tú qué cosas, acaba compartiendo la propiedad de una cabaña con el famoso playboy. Claro está que el playboy no es para nada un joputa y sí un hombre maravilloso al que volver a casa y conocer a la sencilla chica hacen perder esa fachada de pichafloja y le convierten en el maromazo que realmente es. Como es chick lit os tendréis que imaginar que en la cama es un terremoto.
Vamos, que esto me lo ponen en la sobremesa de la Navidad y me lo zampo como está mandado. Es muy simplón pero si te apetece algo así, pues ahí está. Por cierto, es el tercero de una serie de pueblito maravilloso, así que ya ves cuáles son las anteriores parejas.
Es un libro que veo ya mismo convertido en una peli de Hallmark para goce y disfrute de las tardes navideñas. Familia noble sin un duro, joven playboy que se ve obligado a volver a casa y chica que se queda casi sin nada en la vida y, fíjate tú qué cosas, acaba compartiendo la propiedad de una cabaña con el famoso playboy. Claro está que el playboy no es para nada un joputa y sí un hombre maravilloso al que volver a casa y conocer a la sencilla chica hacen perder esa fachada de pichafloja y le convierten en el maromazo que realmente es. Como es chick lit os tendréis que imaginar que en la cama es un terremoto.
Vamos, que esto me lo ponen en la sobremesa de la Navidad y me lo zampo como está mandado. Es muy simplón pero si te apetece algo así, pues ahí está. Por cierto, es el tercero de una serie de pueblito maravilloso, así que ya ves cuáles son las anteriores parejas.
November 14, 2018
This is a lovely, contemporary romance and a great addition to this series. It has so many heartwarming characters, a delightful village community, members of the nobility and even rock stars!
Skye is a caring young lady. She helped bring up her younger sister and looked after their landlord, Norman, until he sadly died. Now she's following his final wishes and visiting Willow Tree Hall in Cranley and the Harris family but she's not sure why!
Her introduction to the family starts with her backing the huge caravan she's towing over a vintage car. However, despite this inauspicious start, she's definitely in for some shocks and surprises as she gets to know just what Norman has left her, connects with the family and community and discovers more about herself, her talents and a heartwarming romance!
It was great to visit this family again- and just in time to find out more about their struggles to save the Hall, wedding preparations and the festivities. I believe it could be read as a stand-alone but that it is even better if you've read the previous book first as it continues on from it and involves many of the same characters. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and the series. The author has created characters who are believable and easy to relate to, especially because of their flaws, worries and problems. I loved how both Will and Skye re-evaluated their individual goals, desires, beliefs and plans as the story progresses. It is a great contemporary romance and I have no hesitation in highly recommending it.
I requested and was gifted a copy of this book via NetGalley. This is my honest review after choosing to read the book.
Skye is a caring young lady. She helped bring up her younger sister and looked after their landlord, Norman, until he sadly died. Now she's following his final wishes and visiting Willow Tree Hall in Cranley and the Harris family but she's not sure why!
Her introduction to the family starts with her backing the huge caravan she's towing over a vintage car. However, despite this inauspicious start, she's definitely in for some shocks and surprises as she gets to know just what Norman has left her, connects with the family and community and discovers more about herself, her talents and a heartwarming romance!
It was great to visit this family again- and just in time to find out more about their struggles to save the Hall, wedding preparations and the festivities. I believe it could be read as a stand-alone but that it is even better if you've read the previous book first as it continues on from it and involves many of the same characters. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and the series. The author has created characters who are believable and easy to relate to, especially because of their flaws, worries and problems. I loved how both Will and Skye re-evaluated their individual goals, desires, beliefs and plans as the story progresses. It is a great contemporary romance and I have no hesitation in highly recommending it.
I requested and was gifted a copy of this book via NetGalley. This is my honest review after choosing to read the book.
October 26, 2018
Skye inherits half a lodge house, Will thought it was his and is not happy to share. Will has a chip on his shoulder about love and marriage and has a reputation in the media as a playboy and happy to keep in that way.
Skye has been a surrogate mum to her little sister and now she is alone she doesn’t know what to do. Will has a loving family but usually keeps well away, Skye yearns for what Will has and is it possible that Will realises that maybe he was wrong about not settling down.
This is a story about learning to trust in love and realising that love really is all around you. Immerse yourself in this wonderful story and believe that fairytale endings really do happen!
Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher and the author for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Skye has been a surrogate mum to her little sister and now she is alone she doesn’t know what to do. Will has a loving family but usually keeps well away, Skye yearns for what Will has and is it possible that Will realises that maybe he was wrong about not settling down.
This is a story about learning to trust in love and realising that love really is all around you. Immerse yourself in this wonderful story and believe that fairytale endings really do happen!
Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher and the author for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
August 25, 2022
Narrated by Penny Andrews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Loved loved loved this narrator!!! I definitely want to hear more from her.
A Winter Wedding at Willowtree Hall
by Alison Sherlock ⭐⭐⭐⭐
This was the perfect book for a cold night snuggled on the couch while gaming.
Loved loved loved this narrator!!! I definitely want to hear more from her.
A Winter Wedding at Willowtree Hall
by Alison Sherlock ⭐⭐⭐⭐
This was the perfect book for a cold night snuggled on the couch while gaming.
September 12, 2022
Updated by review:
This audiobook started a trend for me — reading books out of season. I saw the cover and was so taken by it.
Skye is traveling through England in the air streamer she inherited from a dear friend who was like a surrogate dad to her and her sister. Per his request, she travels to Willowtree Hall to meet the family that owns that estate, and learns that she’s set to inherit a piece of it. It’s a surprise to her and to Will, the playboy grandson who recently lost his job at a Swiss ski resort thanks to a scandal he was embroiled in. Much to his dismay, Skye is invited to stay on and quickly learns of the family’s dire financial situation. As she integrates into the family she becomes an invaluable part of the team whether it’s organizing a wedding, redesigning a house or getting closer to the real Will that no one else gets to know.
This is a wonderful story to get anyone in to the holiday mood. I liked the setup and the variety of personalities. The only downside for me was the narrator’s take on the characters’ voices. They were either squeaky or croaky, and sometimes hard to differentiate from each other. Still I liked the story more than I was thrown off by the narration.
I recommend reading the story, instead. If you’re a fan of the grumpy-sunshine trope this will do it for you. I’ll also definitely recommend this one to anyone looking for a sweet, heartwarming Christmas story.
Many thanks to @netgalley and Saga Egmont Audio did my review copy. This is my honest review.
This audiobook started a trend for me — reading books out of season. I saw the cover and was so taken by it.
Skye is traveling through England in the air streamer she inherited from a dear friend who was like a surrogate dad to her and her sister. Per his request, she travels to Willowtree Hall to meet the family that owns that estate, and learns that she’s set to inherit a piece of it. It’s a surprise to her and to Will, the playboy grandson who recently lost his job at a Swiss ski resort thanks to a scandal he was embroiled in. Much to his dismay, Skye is invited to stay on and quickly learns of the family’s dire financial situation. As she integrates into the family she becomes an invaluable part of the team whether it’s organizing a wedding, redesigning a house or getting closer to the real Will that no one else gets to know.
This is a wonderful story to get anyone in to the holiday mood. I liked the setup and the variety of personalities. The only downside for me was the narrator’s take on the characters’ voices. They were either squeaky or croaky, and sometimes hard to differentiate from each other. Still I liked the story more than I was thrown off by the narration.
I recommend reading the story, instead. If you’re a fan of the grumpy-sunshine trope this will do it for you. I’ll also definitely recommend this one to anyone looking for a sweet, heartwarming Christmas story.
Many thanks to @netgalley and Saga Egmont Audio did my review copy. This is my honest review.
November 14, 2018
The Blurb :
After recent heartbreak, Skye Jackson finds herself homeless and on the road with only a classic Airstream trailer to her name. A surprise inheritance of a rundown little lodge in the grounds of beautiful Willow Tree Hall forces her to change her plans. However there is a problem...
The lodge is co-owned by care-free, playboy Will Harris, who finds himself unemployed after a recent tabloid scandal.
Syke desperately wants a home to call her own and needs to move on as quickly as possible. Will doesn't want to stay at his family home either to face the ghosts of his past. So they decide to put aside their differences and renovate the cottage together.
But when a storm hits, Skye and Will are forced to stay on to ensure that an important wedding goes ahead. Can Skye finally find a home of her own? Can Will stop running from his past and help out his family when they need him the most?
My Thoughts :
The third book in The Willow Tree Hall Series finds us meeting Skye Jackson. Although this is part of a series it can be read as a standalone if you havent read the other two yet.
Skye has has been looking after her sister Summer since their mum disappeared, they lived with Norman who became their adopted Grandad when they lived in one of his rented rooms.
When Norman passes away he leaves Summer his book collection and Skye his beloved Airstream trailer and half of Willow Tree Hall. Willow Tree Hall is also half owned by Will Harris.
Will has some past issues and at first doesnt get on with Skye but they soon embark on a journey of friendship, trust and love.
I really enjoyed all of the charactors of this story and related to Skye as a person whille enjoying her journey. A great winter read with lots of descriptive scenery and surroundings. Hoping to see more from Alison Sherlock in the near future.
After recent heartbreak, Skye Jackson finds herself homeless and on the road with only a classic Airstream trailer to her name. A surprise inheritance of a rundown little lodge in the grounds of beautiful Willow Tree Hall forces her to change her plans. However there is a problem...
The lodge is co-owned by care-free, playboy Will Harris, who finds himself unemployed after a recent tabloid scandal.
Syke desperately wants a home to call her own and needs to move on as quickly as possible. Will doesn't want to stay at his family home either to face the ghosts of his past. So they decide to put aside their differences and renovate the cottage together.
But when a storm hits, Skye and Will are forced to stay on to ensure that an important wedding goes ahead. Can Skye finally find a home of her own? Can Will stop running from his past and help out his family when they need him the most?
My Thoughts :
The third book in The Willow Tree Hall Series finds us meeting Skye Jackson. Although this is part of a series it can be read as a standalone if you havent read the other two yet.
Skye has has been looking after her sister Summer since their mum disappeared, they lived with Norman who became their adopted Grandad when they lived in one of his rented rooms.
When Norman passes away he leaves Summer his book collection and Skye his beloved Airstream trailer and half of Willow Tree Hall. Willow Tree Hall is also half owned by Will Harris.
Will has some past issues and at first doesnt get on with Skye but they soon embark on a journey of friendship, trust and love.
I really enjoyed all of the charactors of this story and related to Skye as a person whille enjoying her journey. A great winter read with lots of descriptive scenery and surroundings. Hoping to see more from Alison Sherlock in the near future.
December 7, 2018
I have read a couple of Alison’s books and I have loved them. When I was invited to take part in the blog tour for ‘A Way Back Home’, I didn’t initially realise that it was actually the third book in the Willow Tree Hall series. If there’s one thing I like doing it’s discovering a new series and then realising that your current read isn’t the only one involving this particular set of characters, who you have taken to. I eagerly opened up the book and began to read. Blimey oh riley, ‘A Way Back Home’ is one heck of a fabulous read and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it.
Oh my, Skye Jackson is one lovely, kind and compassionate character, who I warmed to from the first moment I met her. She is the elder of two sisters and for a number of years she has been the mother figure in her sister’s life. Skye has made a number of sacrifices for her sister but she doesn’t begrudge her for them. Skye’s sister is a junior doctor up in a hospital in Liverpool. Skye has recently been made redundant from her job so she is naturally worried about her lack of pennies. For a little while, Skye and her sister have rented rooms from a kind hearted and lovely sounding OAP called Norman. Norman was the surrogate grandfather to the Jackson girls and they were the family that Norman no longer had. Sadly Norman has now passed away, after a stay in a nursing home and following his death his house had to be sold to pay the fees. He leaves a caravan to Skye and tells her to go to Willow Tree House to claim his share of a cottage. She does just that but things don’t get off to a good start when she trashes a rather expensive sounding car and then finds out that she has only inherited one half of the cottage and the grandson of the lord of the manor is due to inherit the other half. Things continue to go wrong and she ends up staying at the Hall longer than she intended and she soon makes friends along the way. Will Skye stay at the hall? Will Skye have the happy ever after ending that she so deserves? Well you are just going to have to read the book for yourselves to find out as I am not going to tell you.
‘A Way Back Home’ was a fabulous light hearted, romantic and funny read that came along at the right time for me. I needed a distraction from various things and this book was the perfect distraction. The author’s writing style is such that you can’t help but be drawn into the story from the first word onwards and before you realise it, bam you are addicted to the book. That’s what happened to me anyway. I just couldn’t put the book down as I had taken to the characters so much and I believed in their histories so I couldn’t wait for them to find happiness. I kept turning those pages quicker and quicker as I raced to the end of the book. I was so focused on the story that I didn’t realise just how quickly I was getting through the book and I was gutted to finish the book as soon as I did. I tried to ration how much I read in one sitting but that intention soon flew out of the window. The author describes the story and the characters so well that they seemed extremely believable and realistic. I even began to imagine who would play which character should the series be adapted for television. There were certain moments that made me giggle out loud such as the destruction of the luxury car that one of the characters owned. I could literally picture the action happening and the faces of the characters as it happened.
In short I absolutely loved this delightful, funny and romantic read. I definitely recommend it to other readers. Yes ‘A Way Back Home’ is third in a series of three books but it reads perfectly well as a standalone. That said, if you are anything like me and you love this book too, you will want to read the series in order and from the beginning. I can’t wait to read what Alison Sherlock comes up with next. The score on the Ginger Book Geek board is a very well deserved 5* out of 5*.
Oh my, Skye Jackson is one lovely, kind and compassionate character, who I warmed to from the first moment I met her. She is the elder of two sisters and for a number of years she has been the mother figure in her sister’s life. Skye has made a number of sacrifices for her sister but she doesn’t begrudge her for them. Skye’s sister is a junior doctor up in a hospital in Liverpool. Skye has recently been made redundant from her job so she is naturally worried about her lack of pennies. For a little while, Skye and her sister have rented rooms from a kind hearted and lovely sounding OAP called Norman. Norman was the surrogate grandfather to the Jackson girls and they were the family that Norman no longer had. Sadly Norman has now passed away, after a stay in a nursing home and following his death his house had to be sold to pay the fees. He leaves a caravan to Skye and tells her to go to Willow Tree House to claim his share of a cottage. She does just that but things don’t get off to a good start when she trashes a rather expensive sounding car and then finds out that she has only inherited one half of the cottage and the grandson of the lord of the manor is due to inherit the other half. Things continue to go wrong and she ends up staying at the Hall longer than she intended and she soon makes friends along the way. Will Skye stay at the hall? Will Skye have the happy ever after ending that she so deserves? Well you are just going to have to read the book for yourselves to find out as I am not going to tell you.
‘A Way Back Home’ was a fabulous light hearted, romantic and funny read that came along at the right time for me. I needed a distraction from various things and this book was the perfect distraction. The author’s writing style is such that you can’t help but be drawn into the story from the first word onwards and before you realise it, bam you are addicted to the book. That’s what happened to me anyway. I just couldn’t put the book down as I had taken to the characters so much and I believed in their histories so I couldn’t wait for them to find happiness. I kept turning those pages quicker and quicker as I raced to the end of the book. I was so focused on the story that I didn’t realise just how quickly I was getting through the book and I was gutted to finish the book as soon as I did. I tried to ration how much I read in one sitting but that intention soon flew out of the window. The author describes the story and the characters so well that they seemed extremely believable and realistic. I even began to imagine who would play which character should the series be adapted for television. There were certain moments that made me giggle out loud such as the destruction of the luxury car that one of the characters owned. I could literally picture the action happening and the faces of the characters as it happened.
In short I absolutely loved this delightful, funny and romantic read. I definitely recommend it to other readers. Yes ‘A Way Back Home’ is third in a series of three books but it reads perfectly well as a standalone. That said, if you are anything like me and you love this book too, you will want to read the series in order and from the beginning. I can’t wait to read what Alison Sherlock comes up with next. The score on the Ginger Book Geek board is a very well deserved 5* out of 5*.
September 13, 2018
Skye Jackson never really had a home to call her own.ALways the big sister and looking out for others, she finds herself in her only home left;an Airstream little trailor ,after her adopted grandfather passes away..
She has to go to a place called Willow Tree Halls to claim an inheritance that her grandfather left her in a letter.
Along her way there, a storm and a sprained ankle forces her to remain longer at Willow Tree land, with a sorrowful selfish playboy who also owns half her lodge she inherited.
Everyone is charming and caregiving towards her except Will. He isnt used to giving of himself. to others..but slowly, his ways begin to change,as is his heart for Skye Jackson.
He realizes his life has passed him by and he can be happier if he found the right girl that could change his selfish
partying ways.
When WIllow Tree Hall embarks financial ruin, Will steps in to help ,first in the selling of his expensive car,to help upkeep the lodge and help his family keep Willow Tree Hall.
His creative ideas also bring in money for the cottages. Skye's artistic talents help as well,and their creativities bring them closer together.
SKye sees she is enjoying living there temporarily and the extending invitations by these caring people who want her to stay on and help with the next event.
A charming romance novel with surprises and magic in the Wintertime especially.
She has to go to a place called Willow Tree Halls to claim an inheritance that her grandfather left her in a letter.
Along her way there, a storm and a sprained ankle forces her to remain longer at Willow Tree land, with a sorrowful selfish playboy who also owns half her lodge she inherited.
Everyone is charming and caregiving towards her except Will. He isnt used to giving of himself. to others..but slowly, his ways begin to change,as is his heart for Skye Jackson.
He realizes his life has passed him by and he can be happier if he found the right girl that could change his selfish
partying ways.
When WIllow Tree Hall embarks financial ruin, Will steps in to help ,first in the selling of his expensive car,to help upkeep the lodge and help his family keep Willow Tree Hall.
His creative ideas also bring in money for the cottages. Skye's artistic talents help as well,and their creativities bring them closer together.
SKye sees she is enjoying living there temporarily and the extending invitations by these caring people who want her to stay on and help with the next event.
A charming romance novel with surprises and magic in the Wintertime especially.
October 29, 2018
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I was swept back into the Willow Tree Hall fold like a long lost family member. Skye crashes in on the Hall on the way to start a new life with her sister. Will is back at the family home after a public disgrace and is facing up to some demons. Throw in a few classified along the way and a great gale is told. Lovely to see old characters and an update on their story but also to meet new personalities. A great big cuddle in a book! More Willow Tree Hall please!!
August 25, 2022
I loved the story of Skye and Will. The storyline is an enemies-to-lovers romance. But despite the common trope, the setting and people were unique. The sense of community and support for friends and family was heartwarming. And I truly cared about the major characters in the story. I also found the quick-witted banter between Skye and Will to be fun too.
Definitely one of the better HEA romances I've read this year!
Thank you to Alison Sherlock, Saga Egmont Audio, and NetGalley for an advance review copy.
Definitely one of the better HEA romances I've read this year!
Thank you to Alison Sherlock, Saga Egmont Audio, and NetGalley for an advance review copy.
September 25, 2022
I wasn't the big fan of the narration in beginning but slowly the story grew on me & nothing else mattered.
I haven't read much of FOUND FAMILY TROPE, but I really loved how it's done in this book. Will & Skye's story is sweet, cute, hilarious, heartwarming & so much more✨️
Absolutely LOVED it💟
Thank you netgalley and Saga Egmont Audio for providing me the audiobook in exchange of an honest review.
I haven't read much of FOUND FAMILY TROPE, but I really loved how it's done in this book. Will & Skye's story is sweet, cute, hilarious, heartwarming & so much more✨️
Absolutely LOVED it💟
Thank you netgalley and Saga Egmont Audio for providing me the audiobook in exchange of an honest review.
June 29, 2025
Predictable saccharine romance. Still enjoyable though!
November 20, 2018
After losing her friend and surrogate grandfather, Skye Jackson finds out she's been left partial ownership of a gamekeeper lodge at Willow Tree Hall, the ancestral home of the Earl of Cranley. The other half of the lodge belongs to the Earl's second grandson, Will, and after a series of mishaps, Skye finds herself stuck at Willow Tree Hall and making plans with Will to renovate 'their' lodge.
It...was the third book in a series. And it shows. I feel like most of the page time was given over to the shenanigans with the characters introduced in previous books, to the point that Sky and Will barely spent any time together (or did any renovation work) even halfway into the book! I got to know everyone except the two leads, who wound up rather dull as a result. Plus I just couldn't get behind Skye as a character. I liked all of her potential and a lot of her attributes. However, in order to make the plot work, she had to make a lot of very weird, very poor decisions that felt out of step with the rest of her character. Between that and the long stretches of time she spent just quietly watching other characters, she felt more like a plot device than a person.
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It...was the third book in a series. And it shows. I feel like most of the page time was given over to the shenanigans with the characters introduced in previous books, to the point that Sky and Will barely spent any time together (or did any renovation work) even halfway into the book! I got to know everyone except the two leads, who wound up rather dull as a result. Plus I just couldn't get behind Skye as a character. I liked all of her potential and a lot of her attributes. However, in order to make the plot work, she had to make a lot of very weird, very poor decisions that felt out of step with the rest of her character. Between that and the long stretches of time she spent just quietly watching other characters, she felt more like a plot device than a person.
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November 12, 2018
Skye has spent most of her life seeing that her sister is given every opportunity, and found them both a pseudo-grandfather in Norman. With Norman’s death and settling his estate, and her sister off to start her residency in Liverpool, Skye is taking all of her belongings and the renovated airstream trailer from Norman and heading out of London to start anew with Summer. But, a diversion in the form of a letter sends her to meet Arthur at Willow Tree Hall, to get something more from Norman. Arriving with a literal bang, by landing her trailer on the bonnet of Will’s Aston Martin, she’s arrived to find that the Estate Manager’s lodge, or half of it, has been left to her by Norman.
Will is Sam’s younger brother, the “spare” and has reveled in the lifestyle of unencumbered heirs for generations. Flitting through places to live, women and most recently the focus of the tabloids after his affair with the wife of an MP went viral, he’s back at Willow Tree Hall for a short stay. Soon it will be time for Sam and Annie’s wedding, and while Will isn’t a believer in commitments or love, he’s happy for his brother. There is just a few things holding him back: realizing that no one expects him to be helpful is the second blow after losing his job managing the construction of luxury villas in the Alps. The next is finding out the lodge, that he always believed was his is now only ‘half’ his, and this strange person with purple hair who always enters with an apology and is kind to him even at his worst, he’s thrown.
But a sprained ankle combines with the welcoming faces of Annie, Rose and Arthur at the hall, and Skye is soon dragged into the family, a first for her – real friends, some security and a family – all missing in her life. When a massive storm hits, and major repairs threaten not only Sam and Annie’s wedding but the Christmas Faire, flattening the community hall and stretching tight budgets beyond their limits, it’s Skye’s ability to make something from nothing, upcycling and working without much money that saves the day. From elbow grease, paint and some refinished pieces the lodge is cleaned up and modernized, ready to rent out to contribute to the hall’s upkeep, to stepping in and designing Annie’s wedding reception, to cleaning the paintings in the ballroom, Skye’s input is invaluable. Even to Will, who starts to open up to her as she’s not judging, just listening, and is able, after a chat with Rose, to correct a long-standing mistaken impression that has fueled his beliefs and lack of commitment since before his parents’ death.
Like all of the stories in this series, the people and their open-arms to support, shelter, and share the challenges and the successes, the laughter and openness that brings light and life into the hall and to the story. Skye’s increased confidence and enjoyment when she is allowed to do what she loves instead of struggling to pay bills so Summer can go to school and follow her dreams is a wonderful benefit for an estate that is working on a shoestring, and finally Will’s acceptance of her, and his realization that his world will be forever changed with two simple words males this a lovely and heartwarming story, and a perfect fit for the series.
I received an eArc copy of the title from the publisher via NetGalley for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.
Review first appeared at I am, Indeed
Will is Sam’s younger brother, the “spare” and has reveled in the lifestyle of unencumbered heirs for generations. Flitting through places to live, women and most recently the focus of the tabloids after his affair with the wife of an MP went viral, he’s back at Willow Tree Hall for a short stay. Soon it will be time for Sam and Annie’s wedding, and while Will isn’t a believer in commitments or love, he’s happy for his brother. There is just a few things holding him back: realizing that no one expects him to be helpful is the second blow after losing his job managing the construction of luxury villas in the Alps. The next is finding out the lodge, that he always believed was his is now only ‘half’ his, and this strange person with purple hair who always enters with an apology and is kind to him even at his worst, he’s thrown.
But a sprained ankle combines with the welcoming faces of Annie, Rose and Arthur at the hall, and Skye is soon dragged into the family, a first for her – real friends, some security and a family – all missing in her life. When a massive storm hits, and major repairs threaten not only Sam and Annie’s wedding but the Christmas Faire, flattening the community hall and stretching tight budgets beyond their limits, it’s Skye’s ability to make something from nothing, upcycling and working without much money that saves the day. From elbow grease, paint and some refinished pieces the lodge is cleaned up and modernized, ready to rent out to contribute to the hall’s upkeep, to stepping in and designing Annie’s wedding reception, to cleaning the paintings in the ballroom, Skye’s input is invaluable. Even to Will, who starts to open up to her as she’s not judging, just listening, and is able, after a chat with Rose, to correct a long-standing mistaken impression that has fueled his beliefs and lack of commitment since before his parents’ death.
Like all of the stories in this series, the people and their open-arms to support, shelter, and share the challenges and the successes, the laughter and openness that brings light and life into the hall and to the story. Skye’s increased confidence and enjoyment when she is allowed to do what she loves instead of struggling to pay bills so Summer can go to school and follow her dreams is a wonderful benefit for an estate that is working on a shoestring, and finally Will’s acceptance of her, and his realization that his world will be forever changed with two simple words males this a lovely and heartwarming story, and a perfect fit for the series.
I received an eArc copy of the title from the publisher via NetGalley for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.
Review first appeared at I am, Indeed
October 11, 2018
Skye has been caring for her younger sister, Summer, since she was 11 or 12 years old. Their mother disappeared. But, the girls were fortunate enough to live with Norman. Norman was an elderly man who rented rooms in his home. When he developed more health issues, Skye took care of him along with her sister.
Norman has died and left his books to Summer. Skye, has inherited his beloved Airstream trailer. He also left a letter telling her to go to Willow Tree Hall where he has another surprise for her.
It seems she owns half of a lodge. It needs work and it comes with the owner of the other half of the lodge, Will. Will is part of the family who own Willow Tree Hall. There is the elderly earl, his sister, and Sam, the future earl and Will's older brother, along with Sam's fiancee, Annie. This is a family.
Will has lived a life away from his family, but conditions have now brought him home, at least for a time. He has been a playboy in the eyes of the tabloids. He has moved from place to place, because that is what he liked. He has kept himself away.
When Skye accidentally parks her Airstream on top of his Aston Martin, Will does not become a fan of Skye. But, the rest of the family are delighted to have Skye there for as long as she would like to stay.
Slowly, Skye gets an up close and personal view of family life. She is reminded of her past and all the things which were never a part of her life. She was not allowed to be anything but a caregiver. She never learned to be comfortable making choices which would give her joy. Basically, she has no knowledge of joy.
Will has grown up with his grandfather. Because of the loss of his parents, Will has kept himself separate from anyone, including his family. He has not invested his time or his money to help keep the estate in the black. Now, things are not going well financially.
This is a lovely holiday story. Yes, things fall into place more easily than they would in real life. But, this is not real life, it is a charming story about hope, learning to trust and to love.
Skye and Will are really terrific people who have put their lives on the wrong tracks. Each of them are capable of living lives which are much more than they have allowed.
There is humor , character as well as heart in the story. Both the main characters as well as secondary characters add wonderful depth to the plot. The family members are supportive and caring.
This is part of a series and I have not read any of the earlier books. I had no problem understanding events and relationships. Ms Sherlock has done a good job of providing the reader with a good path to follow.
We see love blossom between 2 individuals. But there is also love of family and love between friends. The texture of the story is filled with warmth..
Ms Sherlock is a new author for me. I have enjoyed this story very much. I will look for more of her books.
I received this book from the publisher through NetGalley. I am voluntarily writing this review and all opinions are completely my own.
Norman has died and left his books to Summer. Skye, has inherited his beloved Airstream trailer. He also left a letter telling her to go to Willow Tree Hall where he has another surprise for her.
It seems she owns half of a lodge. It needs work and it comes with the owner of the other half of the lodge, Will. Will is part of the family who own Willow Tree Hall. There is the elderly earl, his sister, and Sam, the future earl and Will's older brother, along with Sam's fiancee, Annie. This is a family.
Will has lived a life away from his family, but conditions have now brought him home, at least for a time. He has been a playboy in the eyes of the tabloids. He has moved from place to place, because that is what he liked. He has kept himself away.
When Skye accidentally parks her Airstream on top of his Aston Martin, Will does not become a fan of Skye. But, the rest of the family are delighted to have Skye there for as long as she would like to stay.
Slowly, Skye gets an up close and personal view of family life. She is reminded of her past and all the things which were never a part of her life. She was not allowed to be anything but a caregiver. She never learned to be comfortable making choices which would give her joy. Basically, she has no knowledge of joy.
Will has grown up with his grandfather. Because of the loss of his parents, Will has kept himself separate from anyone, including his family. He has not invested his time or his money to help keep the estate in the black. Now, things are not going well financially.
This is a lovely holiday story. Yes, things fall into place more easily than they would in real life. But, this is not real life, it is a charming story about hope, learning to trust and to love.
Skye and Will are really terrific people who have put their lives on the wrong tracks. Each of them are capable of living lives which are much more than they have allowed.
There is humor , character as well as heart in the story. Both the main characters as well as secondary characters add wonderful depth to the plot. The family members are supportive and caring.
This is part of a series and I have not read any of the earlier books. I had no problem understanding events and relationships. Ms Sherlock has done a good job of providing the reader with a good path to follow.
We see love blossom between 2 individuals. But there is also love of family and love between friends. The texture of the story is filled with warmth..
Ms Sherlock is a new author for me. I have enjoyed this story very much. I will look for more of her books.
I received this book from the publisher through NetGalley. I am voluntarily writing this review and all opinions are completely my own.
November 13, 2018
This was my first visit to Willow Tree Hall and I have to say that I loved every minute of my time spent in this gorgeous pocket of the world. The setting was simply gorgeous and the rural atmosphere added charm and style to the story. But even though this is the third installment in this series I didn't once feel that I was left on the back foot as the writing was warm and inviting leaving me feeling like I was spending time catching up with old friends.
Skye was the perfect character to pick up and place in this setting with her purple hair and hippie style to offset the rustic charms seen on the Earl of Cranley's estate. We first meet Skye at a crossroads in her life, so used to looking after everyone else and putting the needs of others first she is now in a lonely place wanting security, romance and a dream to believe in, she is just the easiest of characters to fall in love with. Skye and Will's relationship gets off to a complicated start in the form of an Aston Martin and a gamekeeper's lodge but like Skye, Will is also at a turning point in life sparking new but not unwanted ideas about his future. Their chemistry is electric and feisty at times, due to stubborn natures but it was pure joy to witness a new and exciting relationship simmer gently beneath the surface ensuring a need to read on to see if they would get their perfect ending.
A Way Back Home is like being wrapped up in a big cosy blanket on a cold winter's night. It's heartwarming and filled with love from start to finish. I'm off now to find the previous books in this series to prolong my stay at Willow Tree Hall for that little bit longer.
Skye was the perfect character to pick up and place in this setting with her purple hair and hippie style to offset the rustic charms seen on the Earl of Cranley's estate. We first meet Skye at a crossroads in her life, so used to looking after everyone else and putting the needs of others first she is now in a lonely place wanting security, romance and a dream to believe in, she is just the easiest of characters to fall in love with. Skye and Will's relationship gets off to a complicated start in the form of an Aston Martin and a gamekeeper's lodge but like Skye, Will is also at a turning point in life sparking new but not unwanted ideas about his future. Their chemistry is electric and feisty at times, due to stubborn natures but it was pure joy to witness a new and exciting relationship simmer gently beneath the surface ensuring a need to read on to see if they would get their perfect ending.
A Way Back Home is like being wrapped up in a big cosy blanket on a cold winter's night. It's heartwarming and filled with love from start to finish. I'm off now to find the previous books in this series to prolong my stay at Willow Tree Hall for that little bit longer.
August 29, 2022
After losing a family member Skye finds herself homeless with only a classic Airstream to her name and a letter telling her that an adventure awaits.
She finds herself at the beautiful Willow Tree Hall, an estate in the English countryside and a surprise inheritance of a little lodge on the grounds. There is one catch, the lodge is co-owned by playboy, Will Harris. Will she stay and help fix up the lodge and estate or will she move on as quickly as she can?
Originally published in 2018 under the name "A Way Back Home", this book is the third in a series but stands alone quite well. I had no previous knowledge of the characters but they all filled in and had distinct personalities so it was not confusing to have any previous background.
The setting was a wonderful winter wonderland and can really get you into the holiday spirit. I did feel that the side characters were a little pushier about the couple getting together than I liked but that is the way it is for some people, more of a slow burn than love at first sight. The banter between Skye and Will was very cute and kept it interesting.
🌶️ Spice Meter 🌶️ : 1 out of 5 Peppers
Final Thoughts: A great story to get anyone into the holiday season and a Happliy Ever After. A slower build to the relationship than I would have liked but still would recommend it to others who don't like a lot of spicy but still enjoy romance.
Thank you Netgalley and Saga Egmont Audio for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
She finds herself at the beautiful Willow Tree Hall, an estate in the English countryside and a surprise inheritance of a little lodge on the grounds. There is one catch, the lodge is co-owned by playboy, Will Harris. Will she stay and help fix up the lodge and estate or will she move on as quickly as she can?
Originally published in 2018 under the name "A Way Back Home", this book is the third in a series but stands alone quite well. I had no previous knowledge of the characters but they all filled in and had distinct personalities so it was not confusing to have any previous background.
The setting was a wonderful winter wonderland and can really get you into the holiday spirit. I did feel that the side characters were a little pushier about the couple getting together than I liked but that is the way it is for some people, more of a slow burn than love at first sight. The banter between Skye and Will was very cute and kept it interesting.
🌶️ Spice Meter 🌶️ : 1 out of 5 Peppers
Final Thoughts: A great story to get anyone into the holiday season and a Happliy Ever After. A slower build to the relationship than I would have liked but still would recommend it to others who don't like a lot of spicy but still enjoy romance.
Thank you Netgalley and Saga Egmont Audio for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
August 23, 2022
A Winter Wedding at Willow Tree Hall
Alison Sherlock
Skye swings by Willow Tree Hall towing her silver Airstream trailer on her way to see her sister. She has little experience pulling the trailer and damages Will’s expensive car when she backs over it. Skye inherited the trailer from a friend that was like a grandfather to her. The Earl of Willow Tree Hall explains to Skye she is now co-owner of the lodge. Will the second in line to the Earldom owns the other half. Will was known to be a playboy. He had no idea the lodge was only half his. He has had a hard day; he just lost his job, and now this woman damaged his car and owns half of his lodge. Will takes Skye along a path from the hall to the lodge, she trips and injures her ankle. Skye had planned to head to her sister’s right away but with the damaged ankle that is no longer possible. She comes to love the lodge, hall and the family that lives there. She and Will work together to renovate the lodge. When a storm hits the area they assist the people in town, work to repair the Hall, and plan Will’s brother’s wedding. Will and Skye slowly grow fond of each other. Will doesn’t believe in love or marriage…until he meets Skye.
This is the third book in The Willow Tree Hall Series. There were several times when I had to remind myself this is not a Victorian romance. Both Skye and Will are multidimensional characters. I liked watching as they fell in love. Skye arrived at Willow Tree Hall homeless with only the items in the Airstream trailer and the car pulling it. Her sister seemed a bit uncaring. Will is a delightful character with more than a few flaws. I took delight in watching Will mature. I admit much of this tale is predictable but that didn’t stop me from enjoying every word.
Alison Sherlock
Skye swings by Willow Tree Hall towing her silver Airstream trailer on her way to see her sister. She has little experience pulling the trailer and damages Will’s expensive car when she backs over it. Skye inherited the trailer from a friend that was like a grandfather to her. The Earl of Willow Tree Hall explains to Skye she is now co-owner of the lodge. Will the second in line to the Earldom owns the other half. Will was known to be a playboy. He had no idea the lodge was only half his. He has had a hard day; he just lost his job, and now this woman damaged his car and owns half of his lodge. Will takes Skye along a path from the hall to the lodge, she trips and injures her ankle. Skye had planned to head to her sister’s right away but with the damaged ankle that is no longer possible. She comes to love the lodge, hall and the family that lives there. She and Will work together to renovate the lodge. When a storm hits the area they assist the people in town, work to repair the Hall, and plan Will’s brother’s wedding. Will and Skye slowly grow fond of each other. Will doesn’t believe in love or marriage…until he meets Skye.
This is the third book in The Willow Tree Hall Series. There were several times when I had to remind myself this is not a Victorian romance. Both Skye and Will are multidimensional characters. I liked watching as they fell in love. Skye arrived at Willow Tree Hall homeless with only the items in the Airstream trailer and the car pulling it. Her sister seemed a bit uncaring. Will is a delightful character with more than a few flaws. I took delight in watching Will mature. I admit much of this tale is predictable but that didn’t stop me from enjoying every word.
August 31, 2022
A Winter Wedding at Willowtree Hall by Alison Sherlock
I received an advance review copy for free thanks to NetGalley and Saga Egmont Audio and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Blurb
Previously published as "A Way Back Home"
After recent heartbreak, Skye Jackson is homeless and on the road with only a classic Airstream trailer to her name.
A surprise inheritance of a rundown little lodge in the grounds of beautiful Willow Tree Hall forces her to change her plans.
The only problem is that the lodge is co-owned by care-free playboy Will Harris, currently in hiding after a recent tabloid scandal.
Skye desperately wants a home to call her own. Will needs a place to escape the ghosts of his past. So they decide to put aside their differences and renovate the cottage together.
But when a storm hits, Skye and Will are forced to stay on to ensure that a Christmas wedding goes ahead. Can Skye finally find a home of her own? Can Will ever stop running from his past?
My Opinion
This is the third book in the series, but I have read this as a standalone. This is a great book about healing, and finding that home isn't always where you think it is. Dripping with Christmas spirit, this is a heart-warming read that will make for a lovely festive read on a cold winter night.
Rating 4/5
I received an advance review copy for free thanks to NetGalley and Saga Egmont Audio and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Blurb
Previously published as "A Way Back Home"
After recent heartbreak, Skye Jackson is homeless and on the road with only a classic Airstream trailer to her name.
A surprise inheritance of a rundown little lodge in the grounds of beautiful Willow Tree Hall forces her to change her plans.
The only problem is that the lodge is co-owned by care-free playboy Will Harris, currently in hiding after a recent tabloid scandal.
Skye desperately wants a home to call her own. Will needs a place to escape the ghosts of his past. So they decide to put aside their differences and renovate the cottage together.
But when a storm hits, Skye and Will are forced to stay on to ensure that a Christmas wedding goes ahead. Can Skye finally find a home of her own? Can Will ever stop running from his past?
My Opinion
This is the third book in the series, but I have read this as a standalone. This is a great book about healing, and finding that home isn't always where you think it is. Dripping with Christmas spirit, this is a heart-warming read that will make for a lovely festive read on a cold winter night.
Rating 4/5
October 25, 2018
I'll admit it upfront that I'm probably, no scratch that, definitely, a little bit biased. I originally got sent the 2nd book in this series, loved it so much that I went and bought the 1st book in the series myself, and promptly screamed when I saw this on NetGalley and requested it immediately.
It's safe to say that I loved it. I have loved how warm and inviting the Willow Tree Hall series has been, and each pairing has steadfastly been enjoyed. And Skye and Will were certainly not an exception.
I personally found these 2 to be a good match. Both obviously struggled with their own personal issues, but more importantly, they found solace and love in each other. Although they hated each other in the beginning, it's clear to see that they truly ended up better.
This was such an enjoyable novel, one with many points where I was absolutely swooning and dying. And that's a very good thing.
A major congratulations to Alison on a great book and an even greater series. I'm sad to see it end...
NB: I received an ARC of this novel from Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This has not in any way influenced my review and all thoughts expressed are my own.
It's safe to say that I loved it. I have loved how warm and inviting the Willow Tree Hall series has been, and each pairing has steadfastly been enjoyed. And Skye and Will were certainly not an exception.
I personally found these 2 to be a good match. Both obviously struggled with their own personal issues, but more importantly, they found solace and love in each other. Although they hated each other in the beginning, it's clear to see that they truly ended up better.
This was such an enjoyable novel, one with many points where I was absolutely swooning and dying. And that's a very good thing.
A major congratulations to Alison on a great book and an even greater series. I'm sad to see it end...
NB: I received an ARC of this novel from Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This has not in any way influenced my review and all thoughts expressed are my own.
November 15, 2018
Opposites always provide exciting romantic opportunities with lots of fireworks as they learn to trust each other. This story has an added dimension, showing love's healing qualities and how people can grow and mellow when they find the place they're meant to be.
Skye's family circumstances force her into early responsibility. When this unexpectedly ends she finds herself homeless, but with many opportunities for happiness if she's brave enough to take them. Will comes from a privileged background, but he's always felt superfluous. Definitely the 'spare' in the 'heir and spare'analogy. His lack of responsibility contrasts sharply with Skye' way of doing things, but gradually they see value in each other and accept they both have something to learn.
With wonderful supporting characters, that you will be familiar with if you've read the other books in the series. This heartwarming, romantic story has a festive twist and would be a great addition to anyone's Christmas stocking.
I received a copy of this book from Aria Fiction via NetGalley in return for an honest review.
December 30, 2018
It is such a pleasure to return to Willow Tree Hall with new characters and a fresh story whilst catching up with all the residents!
Skye Jackson has packed up all her wordly goods following the death of her elderly friend and is heading to Liverpool to join her sister and begin her new life. On receipt of a lawyer's letter informing her of a surprise inheritance, she intends to call in - briefly - at Willow Tree Hall to find out all about it. However, once she reaches there events conspire to delay her travels . . .
This is a wonderful, heart-warming series. A great mix of characters with plenty going on results in a lively and satisfying read. The remodelling of the hall and the revival of the estate are the constant threads running through each instalment and every book builds on the basic premise, expanding to include new people and their background making the family larger, warmer, and increasing the happiness factor. This author is one of my 'must not miss' reads, and I love everything about her writing. Definitely recommended to all lovers of great rom-coms!
Skye Jackson has packed up all her wordly goods following the death of her elderly friend and is heading to Liverpool to join her sister and begin her new life. On receipt of a lawyer's letter informing her of a surprise inheritance, she intends to call in - briefly - at Willow Tree Hall to find out all about it. However, once she reaches there events conspire to delay her travels . . .
This is a wonderful, heart-warming series. A great mix of characters with plenty going on results in a lively and satisfying read. The remodelling of the hall and the revival of the estate are the constant threads running through each instalment and every book builds on the basic premise, expanding to include new people and their background making the family larger, warmer, and increasing the happiness factor. This author is one of my 'must not miss' reads, and I love everything about her writing. Definitely recommended to all lovers of great rom-coms!
December 14, 2020
Another "Happily Ever After" Tale
As the third in the series at Willow Tree Hall, this volume continues the magic of the first two stories. Again, a hard-working, independent girl finds herself in an unexpected predicament. She does what she does best, that is, she rolls up her sleeves and steps up to do her very best to help the people around her, despite her fears of being inadequate to the situation. Calling on her courage and determination, the heroine dedicates herself to making the lives of those she comes to love better than anyone might have expected. Along the way, she learns that she has more talents and abilities than she realized and she blooms. The love she has for friends is returned to her and she finally begins to feel worthy of their love and admiration. Ultimately, the heroine meets the love of her life and grows into a new awareness of her real value.
The problems our girl confronts are highly interesting, involving interior design, upcycling, fabulous food and gardens, fashion and seasonal festivals. All in all, a delightful read!
As the third in the series at Willow Tree Hall, this volume continues the magic of the first two stories. Again, a hard-working, independent girl finds herself in an unexpected predicament. She does what she does best, that is, she rolls up her sleeves and steps up to do her very best to help the people around her, despite her fears of being inadequate to the situation. Calling on her courage and determination, the heroine dedicates herself to making the lives of those she comes to love better than anyone might have expected. Along the way, she learns that she has more talents and abilities than she realized and she blooms. The love she has for friends is returned to her and she finally begins to feel worthy of their love and admiration. Ultimately, the heroine meets the love of her life and grows into a new awareness of her real value.
The problems our girl confronts are highly interesting, involving interior design, upcycling, fabulous food and gardens, fashion and seasonal festivals. All in all, a delightful read!
November 26, 2022
I was really disappointed with the start of this book, then the middle part was enjoyable, but the ending was back to disappointment. It's a familiar trope - quirky girl next door type meets rich stiff upper lip man who appears rude but turns out to have a heart of gold. The beginning also contained two eye-rollingly obvious clichés. The first is that quirky girl accidentally crashes her tatty old car into rich man's Aston Martin. The second is that quirky girl sprains her ankle and has to be carried by rich man.
The middle of the story, the restoration of the hall, the developing friendships, the wedding planning, were all ok, but the ending felt rushed and I couldn't feel the connection or spark that the couple apparently had. I think this could really have been improved by some more originality in the meet-cute, and a build up of romance between the couple, and more of a focus on the hall itself and the interesting side characters.
The middle of the story, the restoration of the hall, the developing friendships, the wedding planning, were all ok, but the ending felt rushed and I couldn't feel the connection or spark that the couple apparently had. I think this could really have been improved by some more originality in the meet-cute, and a build up of romance between the couple, and more of a focus on the hall itself and the interesting side characters.
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July 6, 2024It is a delightful book with wonderful characters in an amazing location! Loved it!
Amazon synopsis:
After recent heartbreak, Skye Jackson is homeless and on the road with only a classic Airstream trailer to her name. A surprise inheritance of a rundown little lodge in the grounds of beautiful Willow Tree Hall forces her to change her plans.
The only problem is that the lodge is co-owned by care-free playboy Will Harris, currently in hiding after a recent tabloid scandal.
Skye desperately wants a home to call her own. Will needs a place to escape the ghosts of his past. So they decide to put aside their differences and renovate the cottage together.
But when a storm hits, Skye and Will are forced to stay on to ensure that a Christmas wedding goes ahead. Can Skye finally find a home of her own? Can Will ever stop running from his past?
Amazon synopsis:
After recent heartbreak, Skye Jackson is homeless and on the road with only a classic Airstream trailer to her name. A surprise inheritance of a rundown little lodge in the grounds of beautiful Willow Tree Hall forces her to change her plans.
The only problem is that the lodge is co-owned by care-free playboy Will Harris, currently in hiding after a recent tabloid scandal.
Skye desperately wants a home to call her own. Will needs a place to escape the ghosts of his past. So they decide to put aside their differences and renovate the cottage together.
But when a storm hits, Skye and Will are forced to stay on to ensure that a Christmas wedding goes ahead. Can Skye finally find a home of her own? Can Will ever stop running from his past?
September 25, 2022
For the most part I enjoyed Penny Andrews narration of this novel, there were a couple of female characters with high pitched voices that I wasn't a super fan of but Penny was able to give each character a distinct voice, making it quite easy to figure out who was speaking.
I enjoyed the story, I love that Skye was able to find a family she didn't realize she was missing and a new passion for life. The description of the hall makes me want to travel to the English countryside and read a book in front of a fireplace. Looking forward to reading more books from Alison Sherlock in the future.
I enjoyed the story, I love that Skye was able to find a family she didn't realize she was missing and a new passion for life. The description of the hall makes me want to travel to the English countryside and read a book in front of a fireplace. Looking forward to reading more books from Alison Sherlock in the future.
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