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Tempest Sisters #3
Jessie's Little Bookshop by the Sea
Jessie Tempest has two main interests: reading books and selling books. Her little bookshop in the seaside town of Staithes is Jessie's sanctuary from the outside world. When writer Miles Fareham and his inquisitive eight-year-old, Elijah, arrive to stay in the holiday apartment above the shop, it's testing - Jessie has always felt clueless around kids. But soon she realises that first impressions aren't always the right ones - and, of course, you can never judge a book by its cover!
264 pages, Paperback
First published September 10, 2019
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Kirsty Ferry
46 books60 followersKirsty is from the North East of England and won the English Heritage/Belsay Hall National Creative Writing competition in 2009. She has had articles and short stories published in various magazines, newspapers and anthologies and was also a judge in the Paws 'n' Claws 'Wild and Free' Children's Story competition in 2011 and in 2013. 'The Memory of Snow', her first novel, was commended in the Northern Writer's Awards, shortlisted to the top five of Wyvern's novel competition in 2011 and longlisted in the Red Telephone Novel Competition in 2012. You can find out more about Kirsty and her work at www.rosethornpress.co.uk
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September 7, 2019
Jessie’s Little Bookshop by the Sea by Kirsty Ferry is a 2019 Choc Lit publication.
A darling story full of heart and hope!
Jessie's life is books- literally. She reads books and sells them in her little bookshop in Staithes, Yorkshire. But, Jessie is thrown for a loop when Miles Fareham and his son Elijah arrive to stay at the holiday apartment above the shop.
First, she had an awkward run in with the father and son before they arrived at the shop, and second, Jessie is not too keen on children. However, she and Michael attempt to make the best of the situation. Before long Jessie finds herself forming an attachment to the lonely, guilt -ridden single father, and utterly charmed by his adorable son. But can Michael let go of his painful past to make a fresh start for himself and Elijah.
This is another charming story in the Tempest Sisters series. (All the books in the series can easily be read as standalones.)
While there is an occasional melancholy tone to the story, the clouds slowly lift, and Jessie learns to relax around Elijah and takes great strides toward emotional maturity. Michael is carrying around a lot of heavy baggage and his story is a little bittersweet. Elijah seemed a step ahead of his father sometimes, able to see what the adults couldn’t. The encouragement Michael and Jessie give Elijah to enjoy reading is also a nice touch! The connection and chemistry between Jessie and Michael give them both a chance at a fuller, more rewarding life- if only they have the courage to grab it!
Kirsty Ferry has become a favorite author of mine over this past year, especially. Her stories are always right up my alley, whether they are time slip romances or stories like this one that warms the heart and nourishes the soul. This is another sweet and touching story full of hope, love, and…. Books!!
4 stars
A darling story full of heart and hope!
Jessie's life is books- literally. She reads books and sells them in her little bookshop in Staithes, Yorkshire. But, Jessie is thrown for a loop when Miles Fareham and his son Elijah arrive to stay at the holiday apartment above the shop.
First, she had an awkward run in with the father and son before they arrived at the shop, and second, Jessie is not too keen on children. However, she and Michael attempt to make the best of the situation. Before long Jessie finds herself forming an attachment to the lonely, guilt -ridden single father, and utterly charmed by his adorable son. But can Michael let go of his painful past to make a fresh start for himself and Elijah.
This is another charming story in the Tempest Sisters series. (All the books in the series can easily be read as standalones.)
While there is an occasional melancholy tone to the story, the clouds slowly lift, and Jessie learns to relax around Elijah and takes great strides toward emotional maturity. Michael is carrying around a lot of heavy baggage and his story is a little bittersweet. Elijah seemed a step ahead of his father sometimes, able to see what the adults couldn’t. The encouragement Michael and Jessie give Elijah to enjoy reading is also a nice touch! The connection and chemistry between Jessie and Michael give them both a chance at a fuller, more rewarding life- if only they have the courage to grab it!
Kirsty Ferry has become a favorite author of mine over this past year, especially. Her stories are always right up my alley, whether they are time slip romances or stories like this one that warms the heart and nourishes the soul. This is another sweet and touching story full of hope, love, and…. Books!!
4 stars
September 4, 2019
Jessie Tempest loved her little bookshop in Staithes, Yorkshire. She was pedantic about her books and didn’t tolerate people who didn’t care for those books as she did – especially small children. So when a man and his eight year old son rented the flat above her bookshop for a holiday, Jessie wasn’t impressed – especially as she’d encountered them in a nearby town the day before and harsh words were spoken.
Miles Fareham was a writer and his holiday with son Elijah was a combination of research and school break. The fact that their holiday rental was above a bookshop wasn’t lost to Miles and he hoped to pick up some ideas for his project. He was shocked to see Jessie, as was Elijah – but it wasn’t long and Elijah and Jessie were getting on well, with Jessie even allowing Elijah to sit among the children’s books to read. But would Miles warm to Jessie and she to him? There were hidden depths and secrets to Miles that Jessie wasn’t sure she wanted to broach. But Elijah sure was a sweet kid!
Jessie’s Little Bookshop by the Sea is the 3rd in the Tempest Sisters series by Kirsty Ferry, but it can be read as a standalone. I haven’t read any others of this series, but enjoy this author’s work, and found this one a delightful romp among Yorkshire history. Highly recommended.
With thanks to Choc Lit Publishing for my digital ARC to read in exchange for an honest review.
Miles Fareham was a writer and his holiday with son Elijah was a combination of research and school break. The fact that their holiday rental was above a bookshop wasn’t lost to Miles and he hoped to pick up some ideas for his project. He was shocked to see Jessie, as was Elijah – but it wasn’t long and Elijah and Jessie were getting on well, with Jessie even allowing Elijah to sit among the children’s books to read. But would Miles warm to Jessie and she to him? There were hidden depths and secrets to Miles that Jessie wasn’t sure she wanted to broach. But Elijah sure was a sweet kid!
Jessie’s Little Bookshop by the Sea is the 3rd in the Tempest Sisters series by Kirsty Ferry, but it can be read as a standalone. I haven’t read any others of this series, but enjoy this author’s work, and found this one a delightful romp among Yorkshire history. Highly recommended.
With thanks to Choc Lit Publishing for my digital ARC to read in exchange for an honest review.
September 22, 2019
I love, love, love this book!! My goodness I really can’t describe how much I love this book, the story is gorgeous, setting; stunning (But, I may be biased when it comes to Yorkshire) character’s are adorable, but more then that I felt a real connection to them, especially Jessie, everything about her reminded me of myself, from her little insecurities, to her passionate nature and her – shall we say loose tongue, this lass doesn’t hold back, I have literally just found myself in a book, honestly Jessie is me to a tea;
Loves, lives and breathes books. Check!
Has an aversion to kiddos. Check!
Is a little socially inept and would rather stay in the comfort of her own home with a book. Check!
Loves with a passion her home county of Yorkshire. Check!
Loves her family, even if at times they irritate the hell out of her. Check!
All I need now is a book shop and i would be living the dream 😉
Honestly, I think I best start actually talking about the book instead of concentrating on myself…..Did I mention how much I love this book? Yes, I thought I did, but it is so good I want to shout from the rooftops just how great this book is. What surprised me is that this is the third book in the Tempest Sisters series, usually by the third book in a series there are little clues that there have been previous books, but not here, I genuinely thought that this was a stand-a-lone, the writing is just so darn good. Jessie’s two sister’s are mentioned which gives us a nice little back story to Jessie which I really liked, the story really revolves around Miles and Jessie, their lives and their relationship with each other.
Set in the tiny, but cosy Yorkshire village of Staithes, Jessie Tempest owns the little bookshop which is one of the cosiest bookshops ever, with a hot drinks machine and reading corner this is just perfect. She likes to hide herself in her books and her work, the books shop really has become a sanctuary from the outside world, away from her family where she can just be herself. Not that there is anything wrong with that, she has this aversion to children, which she likes to call little beasties and fully believes that they should neither be seen nor heard – again nothing wrong with that 😉 her life is set, that is until one day she meets a tiny eight year old and his father who turn her life around.
Miles Fareham is in Staithes to research and write his latest book, but he is also there to spend some quality time with his young son Elijah, Miles is full of deep guilt that he doesn’t spend half enough time with his young son and that they are both missing out. He wants Elijah to have that so much yearned for happy family, but there are certain aspects of their story that does prevent that. I rather though that Miles is stuck in the past, and that his young inquisitive son is far more capable of moving forward and being able to see what is right in front of him far better then his father can.
I love everything about Miles and Jessie’s budding romance, how they start of on pretty negative terms, it’s actually very funny – maybe not for Jessie, but hey we all have little slips in etiquette, that soon turns into a friendship, but even though he has this bright eyed young woman in front of him , who is trying her hardest to bond with his son, Miles does have reservations, he is holding on tightly to the past. I love how they are both so encouraging with Elijah, they all bond over his reading which I thought was such a lovely touch.
I am a late arrival o the Kirsty Ferry bandwagon, having only discovered her last year, but from that first book I was completely hooked with her writing, I love her style, her books are so immersive and easy to read, this is by far my favourite I’ve read, I now need to find the other Tempest Sister’s books.
Jessie’s little book shop by the sea is just as adorable as the title hints at, it is charming, heart-warming, full of warmth that will make you smile as you read, its sweet and romantic with a touch of hope. With a darling little storyline that will keep you engaged, wonderfully multi-layered characters and the beautiful Yorkshire coast setting, this is a must read. I am completely smitten with it!
If you only read one book from now until Christmas then this is the one to read, I can guarantee you will be completely charmed.
Loves, lives and breathes books. Check!
Has an aversion to kiddos. Check!
Is a little socially inept and would rather stay in the comfort of her own home with a book. Check!
Loves with a passion her home county of Yorkshire. Check!
Loves her family, even if at times they irritate the hell out of her. Check!
All I need now is a book shop and i would be living the dream 😉
Honestly, I think I best start actually talking about the book instead of concentrating on myself…..Did I mention how much I love this book? Yes, I thought I did, but it is so good I want to shout from the rooftops just how great this book is. What surprised me is that this is the third book in the Tempest Sisters series, usually by the third book in a series there are little clues that there have been previous books, but not here, I genuinely thought that this was a stand-a-lone, the writing is just so darn good. Jessie’s two sister’s are mentioned which gives us a nice little back story to Jessie which I really liked, the story really revolves around Miles and Jessie, their lives and their relationship with each other.
Set in the tiny, but cosy Yorkshire village of Staithes, Jessie Tempest owns the little bookshop which is one of the cosiest bookshops ever, with a hot drinks machine and reading corner this is just perfect. She likes to hide herself in her books and her work, the books shop really has become a sanctuary from the outside world, away from her family where she can just be herself. Not that there is anything wrong with that, she has this aversion to children, which she likes to call little beasties and fully believes that they should neither be seen nor heard – again nothing wrong with that 😉 her life is set, that is until one day she meets a tiny eight year old and his father who turn her life around.
Miles Fareham is in Staithes to research and write his latest book, but he is also there to spend some quality time with his young son Elijah, Miles is full of deep guilt that he doesn’t spend half enough time with his young son and that they are both missing out. He wants Elijah to have that so much yearned for happy family, but there are certain aspects of their story that does prevent that. I rather though that Miles is stuck in the past, and that his young inquisitive son is far more capable of moving forward and being able to see what is right in front of him far better then his father can.
I love everything about Miles and Jessie’s budding romance, how they start of on pretty negative terms, it’s actually very funny – maybe not for Jessie, but hey we all have little slips in etiquette, that soon turns into a friendship, but even though he has this bright eyed young woman in front of him , who is trying her hardest to bond with his son, Miles does have reservations, he is holding on tightly to the past. I love how they are both so encouraging with Elijah, they all bond over his reading which I thought was such a lovely touch.
I am a late arrival o the Kirsty Ferry bandwagon, having only discovered her last year, but from that first book I was completely hooked with her writing, I love her style, her books are so immersive and easy to read, this is by far my favourite I’ve read, I now need to find the other Tempest Sister’s books.
Jessie’s little book shop by the sea is just as adorable as the title hints at, it is charming, heart-warming, full of warmth that will make you smile as you read, its sweet and romantic with a touch of hope. With a darling little storyline that will keep you engaged, wonderfully multi-layered characters and the beautiful Yorkshire coast setting, this is a must read. I am completely smitten with it!
If you only read one book from now until Christmas then this is the one to read, I can guarantee you will be completely charmed.
September 10, 2019
A story about a bookshop by the sea … This is a must read for a beach loving bookaddict!
This book certainly gives you an appetite for more, much more. It was a rather short one and I really did not want it to end yet!
It was beautiful to follow the changes in Jessie and Miles and how one’s view on life can make a u-turn.
Elijah was sooo cute. I wanted to cuddle him too.
Never say never because when the one comes along, you are lost and the way you pictured your future would be, goes out the window. Cupid knows no mercy 🙂 Once he has you in his sights, you go down and fall deeply in love.
A lovely, heartwarming story. 5 stars.
Thank you, Kirsty Ferry and Choc Lit.
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This book certainly gives you an appetite for more, much more. It was a rather short one and I really did not want it to end yet!
It was beautiful to follow the changes in Jessie and Miles and how one’s view on life can make a u-turn.
Elijah was sooo cute. I wanted to cuddle him too.
Never say never because when the one comes along, you are lost and the way you pictured your future would be, goes out the window. Cupid knows no mercy 🙂 Once he has you in his sights, you go down and fall deeply in love.
A lovely, heartwarming story. 5 stars.
Thank you, Kirsty Ferry and Choc Lit.
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March 23, 2020
I listened to this on audiobook.
I loved the cover to this book, just made me want to escape to another place for sure.
There was no real drama, obstacles or hoops to jump through with this story. It really was just a very lighthearted and enjoyable read from start to finish.
So if you are after a light easy read where the story is well written and the characters are all delightful plus there's books & a bookshop at the centre of the story, then be sure to give this lovely book a go.
I loved the cover to this book, just made me want to escape to another place for sure.
There was no real drama, obstacles or hoops to jump through with this story. It really was just a very lighthearted and enjoyable read from start to finish.
So if you are after a light easy read where the story is well written and the characters are all delightful plus there's books & a bookshop at the centre of the story, then be sure to give this lovely book a go.
September 17, 2019
A book about a woman who loves books, set by the seaside in a little bookshop - it's perfect!! I love The Tempest Sisters series and this is another wonderful installment, but can easily be read as a standalone and it will make you just want to run off and open a bookshop by the sea!!
Jessie is the bookworm in this book! She loves reading and she loves her bookshop, although she often struggles to put the books she gets in on the shelves to sell as she'd rather have them at home with her - I understand that feeling! She has 2 sisters - Rosa and Angel - and they're a great support network for one another despite being busy doing their own things!
Her bookshop has a holiday flat above and the only thing Jessie isn't keen on come school holidays is children moving in for the week because that means noise! And her feelings towards children aren't helped when she has a run in with a father and son who she crosses paths with - the father takes umbrage at his child being told off, the little boy just thinks it's great that he's a rebel and has been thrown out of a shop - as most 8 year olds would!
When the father and son team turn out to be the holiday tenants that brings much awkwardness to their meetings but they soon find common ground - Miles, the father, is a writer and in town to do some research. Elijah loves to read and that's something Jessie understands so soon finds in this little person that she 'gets'! He's such a cute and funny little boy anyway you can't help not being won over by him!!
The relationship between Miles and Jessie is a really touching one,especially as he's still struggling to come to terms with loss in his and Elijah's life. Their shared love of books is the thing that brings them together and the more time Jessie starts spending with them, the more it all seems so comfortable and meant to be. What isn't so helpful is that he and Elijah live in Suffolk! Not exactly round the corner so they both start being realistic about where things could go...
I just loved the setting and all the characters in this story! It has all the feels and was just so easy to connect to and want that happy ending that people like this deserve. Wonderful!!
Jessie is the bookworm in this book! She loves reading and she loves her bookshop, although she often struggles to put the books she gets in on the shelves to sell as she'd rather have them at home with her - I understand that feeling! She has 2 sisters - Rosa and Angel - and they're a great support network for one another despite being busy doing their own things!
Her bookshop has a holiday flat above and the only thing Jessie isn't keen on come school holidays is children moving in for the week because that means noise! And her feelings towards children aren't helped when she has a run in with a father and son who she crosses paths with - the father takes umbrage at his child being told off, the little boy just thinks it's great that he's a rebel and has been thrown out of a shop - as most 8 year olds would!
When the father and son team turn out to be the holiday tenants that brings much awkwardness to their meetings but they soon find common ground - Miles, the father, is a writer and in town to do some research. Elijah loves to read and that's something Jessie understands so soon finds in this little person that she 'gets'! He's such a cute and funny little boy anyway you can't help not being won over by him!!
The relationship between Miles and Jessie is a really touching one,especially as he's still struggling to come to terms with loss in his and Elijah's life. Their shared love of books is the thing that brings them together and the more time Jessie starts spending with them, the more it all seems so comfortable and meant to be. What isn't so helpful is that he and Elijah live in Suffolk! Not exactly round the corner so they both start being realistic about where things could go...
I just loved the setting and all the characters in this story! It has all the feels and was just so easy to connect to and want that happy ending that people like this deserve. Wonderful!!
September 10, 2019
Who doesn’t love a story featuring a bookshop? And while I might have been put off by the idea of eight year old Elijah – but then so was Jessie, she’s not much of a fan of small children either – he was one of those rare small people that immediately (and unexpectedly) found a place in my heart.
What never fails to surprise and delight me about the author’s novellas is how she can build such well-rounded characters and develop a storyline that’s completely satisfying within so few words. Jessie herself isn’t exactly lovable at the start – she’s a bit brittle and tetchy, and not best pleased when Miles and Elijah move into the holiday let above her Staithes bookshop. She’s already met them at her sister’s jet workshop in Whitby – not the most comfortable of encounters – and it’s understandable that she’s fearing the worst. But she sells books – well, she lives books really – and what starts with helping out Miles with a few local guidebooks draws them into each others lives as Elijah enjoys spending time with her in the bookshop, his excitement about books quite contagious.
I very much liked the element of misunderstanding in their developing relationship, and the depth of the back story as it’s slowly revealed. There’s a lovely developing romance, and a warmth about the story’s telling, but the story packs in so much more. The setting is just wonderful with a vividly drawn backdrop of Staithes, Whitby and the Yorkshire coast: there’s plenty about the books that are Jessie’s passion (and Elijah’s too), and a nice smattering of history too. And if you’re familiar with the author’s other books – there’s no need to be, but I can’t think of any I wouldn’t recommend – you’ll find some lovely references in this story that you��ll enjoy recognising.
This was such an excellent read, and the loveliest of escapes for an afternoon – no time slip, not a large cast of characters, no major complications, just one of those stories you set aside at the end with a smile, and say “I really enjoyed that”.
What never fails to surprise and delight me about the author’s novellas is how she can build such well-rounded characters and develop a storyline that’s completely satisfying within so few words. Jessie herself isn’t exactly lovable at the start – she’s a bit brittle and tetchy, and not best pleased when Miles and Elijah move into the holiday let above her Staithes bookshop. She’s already met them at her sister’s jet workshop in Whitby – not the most comfortable of encounters – and it’s understandable that she’s fearing the worst. But she sells books – well, she lives books really – and what starts with helping out Miles with a few local guidebooks draws them into each others lives as Elijah enjoys spending time with her in the bookshop, his excitement about books quite contagious.
I very much liked the element of misunderstanding in their developing relationship, and the depth of the back story as it’s slowly revealed. There’s a lovely developing romance, and a warmth about the story’s telling, but the story packs in so much more. The setting is just wonderful with a vividly drawn backdrop of Staithes, Whitby and the Yorkshire coast: there’s plenty about the books that are Jessie’s passion (and Elijah’s too), and a nice smattering of history too. And if you’re familiar with the author’s other books – there’s no need to be, but I can’t think of any I wouldn’t recommend – you’ll find some lovely references in this story that you��ll enjoy recognising.
This was such an excellent read, and the loveliest of escapes for an afternoon – no time slip, not a large cast of characters, no major complications, just one of those stories you set aside at the end with a smile, and say “I really enjoyed that”.
September 18, 2020
I listened to this book on Audiobook and absolutely loved it. It was a really adorable story of friendship, love and new beginnings. And I loved the narration, characters and the story. Brilliantly written and narrated. It’s a very simple, and a lighthearted read.
Looking forward to read more books by Kirsty Ferry.
Looking forward to read more books by Kirsty Ferry.
January 6, 2024
Ontgoochelend, ik dacht dat het boek in de lijn lag met 'boekhandel in de bergen' of de boekverkoopster van Parijs maar het is een luchtig verhaaltje waar de plot in de eerste pagina's al wordt prijsgegeven.
October 23, 2025
Prima verhaal, het gaat over een vrouw met een boekenwinkel. Dan ben ik al snel tevreden.
April 23, 2024
Easy to read, a lovely book on a holiday.
September 10, 2019
A lighthearted and enjoyable read.
This charming love story is about Miles when he takes his eight year old son with him on a working holiday to Yorkshire. They discover they'll be staying in a flat above Jessie's bookshop: they met Jessie earlier at her sister's shop where she more or less threw them out. Not a good start with their holiday landlord.
While Miles is upstairs working on research for his latest book, book-mad Elijah, slips downstairs to Jessie's bookshop into the children's book section.
Jessie doesn't like children, but Elijah is keen to read the books in her bookshop, so they have books in common. Once Jessie realises Elijah isn't a little monster, her attitude thaws towards him and she enjoys his company.
Miles and Jessie would love some time to get to know each other, except that they are never alone and Miles, still blaming himself for his wife's death, doesn't think that he deserves a new relationship.
An excellent easy read.
This charming love story is about Miles when he takes his eight year old son with him on a working holiday to Yorkshire. They discover they'll be staying in a flat above Jessie's bookshop: they met Jessie earlier at her sister's shop where she more or less threw them out. Not a good start with their holiday landlord.
While Miles is upstairs working on research for his latest book, book-mad Elijah, slips downstairs to Jessie's bookshop into the children's book section.
Jessie doesn't like children, but Elijah is keen to read the books in her bookshop, so they have books in common. Once Jessie realises Elijah isn't a little monster, her attitude thaws towards him and she enjoys his company.
Miles and Jessie would love some time to get to know each other, except that they are never alone and Miles, still blaming himself for his wife's death, doesn't think that he deserves a new relationship.
An excellent easy read.
October 25, 2019
I love Kirsty Ferry's stories, they are perfect for curling up with a cup of cocoa, piece of cake and roaring fire on a dark winters night or whilst lazing on the beach on holiday. When I read this story it opens up another member of the family that you get know with Kirsty's series and I absolutely loved the connection with the other groups such as the Hartsford Mysteries and Rossetti Mysteries too. Once you get into these stories it really feels like you have another family to keep you company and you want the best for them too. This story centres around Jessie Tempest who owns a bookshop in Staithes on the North Yorkshire coast; a sister of Rosa and Angel who we met at Carrick Park and Taigh Fallon. I've already pre-ordered Christmas on the Isle of Skye which is about Zac a friend of Angel Tempest too. Only downside is I read them too quickly!
June 26, 2021
Gewoon een leuk boek. Wel iets beter dan het deel over Angel.
December 27, 2020
Another great read by Kirsty Ferry!
Jessie runs a little second hand bookshop. Above the bookshop is a flat which is rented out and with half term approaching she knows it will be occupied by a family with a child and just knows it will be noisy. Jessie doesn't really get children
Whilst at her sisters shop, Jessie is surprised to find a little girl standing in the door way. She is curious and loves Angel (Jessie's younger sister) and asks lots of questions. She clambers on a chair and hurts herself, but before Jessie can help, the little girl is off and skipping down the road with her Mum. Jessie closes the shop but another child opens the door. Jessie is not happy. When the Dad of the boy appears, Jessie is quite rude to him and tells him he should be a better parent and know what and where his child is. Satisfied that all is good with Angel's shop, Jessie goes back home and to her bookshop. After closing up, she spots the Dad and child eating some fish and chips. She goes over to them to explain her reasons for why she reacted the way she did, but it doesn't go well. The Dad is also uptight because he can't seem to find the place he is due to be staying in. Jessie ends up helping them find the way - only to discover they will be staying above her shop ! She learns that Miles is there as he would like to visit Sea Scarr Hall but it isn't open to the public. Jessie does some research into who Miles and discovers he has written a few books himself. As the Hall is closed for visitors, she finds lots of information and books referencing Sea Scarr and Lorelei Scarsdale. Miles is pleasently surprised and starts making lots of notes for his research. The two start to spend more and more time together and the story starts to unfold. I thoroughly enjoyed their journey and totally lost myself in the characters.
Jessie runs a little second hand bookshop. Above the bookshop is a flat which is rented out and with half term approaching she knows it will be occupied by a family with a child and just knows it will be noisy. Jessie doesn't really get children
Whilst at her sisters shop, Jessie is surprised to find a little girl standing in the door way. She is curious and loves Angel (Jessie's younger sister) and asks lots of questions. She clambers on a chair and hurts herself, but before Jessie can help, the little girl is off and skipping down the road with her Mum. Jessie closes the shop but another child opens the door. Jessie is not happy. When the Dad of the boy appears, Jessie is quite rude to him and tells him he should be a better parent and know what and where his child is. Satisfied that all is good with Angel's shop, Jessie goes back home and to her bookshop. After closing up, she spots the Dad and child eating some fish and chips. She goes over to them to explain her reasons for why she reacted the way she did, but it doesn't go well. The Dad is also uptight because he can't seem to find the place he is due to be staying in. Jessie ends up helping them find the way - only to discover they will be staying above her shop ! She learns that Miles is there as he would like to visit Sea Scarr Hall but it isn't open to the public. Jessie does some research into who Miles and discovers he has written a few books himself. As the Hall is closed for visitors, she finds lots of information and books referencing Sea Scarr and Lorelei Scarsdale. Miles is pleasently surprised and starts making lots of notes for his research. The two start to spend more and more time together and the story starts to unfold. I thoroughly enjoyed their journey and totally lost myself in the characters.
May 9, 2021
Lovely quick read. Part of a series about sisters but can be read on its own. A story of heart and hope, of two people in very different places in their lives but who learned they can both move on and fit together in one new life.
July 8, 2022
Audiobook
August 2, 2023
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
October 26, 2023
Leuk verhaal maar behoorlijk simpel en voorspelbaar en waarschijnlijk door de vertaling af en toe niet goed lopende zinnen cq woorden die überhaupt niet kloppen . Vandaar dus maar 3*
November 2, 2023
Absolute favorite of the three books! ⭐️
July 16, 2025
The Little Village Bookshop and it completely stole my heart Left a 5 star review Highly recommend this charming second chance romance can’t wait to read more from you, Kirsty
October 9, 2019
I’ve become quite a fan of Kirsty Ferry over the last year or so, and my favourite has to be the Tempest Sisters series; I loved both Summer at Carrick Park and Spring at Taigh Fallon, which focuses on Jessie’s sisters, Rosa and Angel respectively.
The author has the ability to write with great heart and her stories offer a great dollop of escapism, which, of late I have been in dire need of. To pick this up was a breath of fresh air. Light and lovely.
This time it’s the story of middle sister, Jessie. The owner of a bookshop, Jessie is very happy with her simple bookish existence, until into her life walks eight-year-old Elijah and his Dad, Miles. Unused to children, and quite frankly – not even sure if she even likes them, she is drawn to Elijah and he to her. After a fraught first encounter something sparks between Jessie and Miles, but will his difficult history be too much for them to overcome?
I think I’ve read around seven of Kirsty’s books now, from this series and others, and I love picking up on little mentions of characters or places which feature in other novels. It feels as if an alternate Ferry-world is being created!
Jessie’s Little Bookshop is short and sweet, I breezed through it very quickly and, as I usually do with this author, I fell in love with the main characters who are so warm and incredibly endearing. I have quite an eclectic taste when it comes to most things, and most especially books. Whilst I love grit and gore in my fiction, I also enjoy sitting down with a charming and charismatic book, which features nice characters and a happy ending. This novella has been my antidote for the current depressing state of the country and the world we currently live in and I shall be sending out a flare of hope to Kirsty Ferry that this is not the last we see of Rosa, Angel and Jessie!!?
The author has the ability to write with great heart and her stories offer a great dollop of escapism, which, of late I have been in dire need of. To pick this up was a breath of fresh air. Light and lovely.
This time it’s the story of middle sister, Jessie. The owner of a bookshop, Jessie is very happy with her simple bookish existence, until into her life walks eight-year-old Elijah and his Dad, Miles. Unused to children, and quite frankly – not even sure if she even likes them, she is drawn to Elijah and he to her. After a fraught first encounter something sparks between Jessie and Miles, but will his difficult history be too much for them to overcome?
I think I’ve read around seven of Kirsty’s books now, from this series and others, and I love picking up on little mentions of characters or places which feature in other novels. It feels as if an alternate Ferry-world is being created!
Jessie’s Little Bookshop is short and sweet, I breezed through it very quickly and, as I usually do with this author, I fell in love with the main characters who are so warm and incredibly endearing. I have quite an eclectic taste when it comes to most things, and most especially books. Whilst I love grit and gore in my fiction, I also enjoy sitting down with a charming and charismatic book, which features nice characters and a happy ending. This novella has been my antidote for the current depressing state of the country and the world we currently live in and I shall be sending out a flare of hope to Kirsty Ferry that this is not the last we see of Rosa, Angel and Jessie!!?
August 17, 2019
If you haven't read the other Tempest sisters' stories yet, you can start with this one (although Spring at Taigh Fallon technically comes first, it doesn't make a big difference if you start here instead). And if you read Summer at Carrick Park (first published but set after the other two) you already met Jessie and heard of her family. This new novella will tell you how she met Miles and little Elijah - I was looking forward to that, so I'm glad I finally know.
I was also happy to find out that a few characters and places from books in other series are mentioned. But don't worry if you haven't read those books yet - this one won't be confusing just because you haven't heard of the 19th-century characters Miles writes about or because the place near which he and Elijah live is not familiar to you.
So I would say this is a must-read for Kirsty Ferry's usual readers, but also a good option of quick and lovely read for everyone else.
I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I was also happy to find out that a few characters and places from books in other series are mentioned. But don't worry if you haven't read those books yet - this one won't be confusing just because you haven't heard of the 19th-century characters Miles writes about or because the place near which he and Elijah live is not familiar to you.
So I would say this is a must-read for Kirsty Ferry's usual readers, but also a good option of quick and lovely read for everyone else.
I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
September 11, 2019
(4.5 stars) - a lovely relationship development romance
[This is book 3 of the Tempest Sisters series, but also works just fine as a stand alone]
Jessie is a 32 yr old woman who owns a bookstore and lives a rather insulated life in her village. When she meets Miles & his son, Elijah, it's virtually irritation at 1st sight for them both.
As she learns more about Miles and as Jessie helps him out, they start to thaw out to each other. But there's something a little mysterious about the father & son, and Jessie worries that getting involved would be a bad idea.
The story is rather simple, but it pulled me in & kept me fully engaged in the book till the end. The ending was sweet & satisfying, and left me with a smile on my face.
*Clean romance level: passionate kisses, secular attitudes on sex outside of marriage but intimacy is implied & fade to black - no graphic details
*Religion: secular, uses God's Name in vain a couple dozen times, sadly, but at least not with cursing
*Language: ~a dozen d*mns
[This is book 3 of the Tempest Sisters series, but also works just fine as a stand alone]
Jessie is a 32 yr old woman who owns a bookstore and lives a rather insulated life in her village. When she meets Miles & his son, Elijah, it's virtually irritation at 1st sight for them both.
As she learns more about Miles and as Jessie helps him out, they start to thaw out to each other. But there's something a little mysterious about the father & son, and Jessie worries that getting involved would be a bad idea.
The story is rather simple, but it pulled me in & kept me fully engaged in the book till the end. The ending was sweet & satisfying, and left me with a smile on my face.
*Clean romance level: passionate kisses, secular attitudes on sex outside of marriage but intimacy is implied & fade to black - no graphic details
*Religion: secular, uses God's Name in vain a couple dozen times, sadly, but at least not with cursing
*Language: ~a dozen d*mns
August 15, 2019
This was a sweet, fun romance centered around bookshop owner Jessie, writer Miles and his son Elijah. Jessie isn't a fan of children, so when Elijah stumbles into her sister's shop, she gets off to a rocky start with him and his father. When it turns out Miles and Elijah are staying in the flat above Jessie's shop for holiday, they end up bumping into each other quite a bit. I love that this story is largely set in a bookshop and there are some great children's book references. This was an easy story to read and an enjoyable escape to a charming setting with realistic, likeable characters. I read Spring at Taigh Fallon, which is centered around Jessie's sister Angel, and while this book mentions characters from that book, you can easily read this one without having read the previous!books in this series.
I received an advance copy of this book. This review contains my honest thoughts and opinions.
I received an advance copy of this book. This review contains my honest thoughts and opinions.
September 29, 2019
I have read and enjoyed Kirsty Ferry's previous novels so was looking forward to this one - I wasn't disappointed. This is a fantastic story of friendship, new beginnings, love and romance.
I love a book which is based around a bookshop so the setting of this book was perfect. The characters are well written and I immediately empathised with Jessie. Well paced, I loved how the story and characters progressed throughout the book. Warmly written, this is a book which will leave you with a smile on your face.
Highly recommended, I loved this book. I also highly recommend Kirsty Ferry's other novels too.
Thank you to the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review
I love a book which is based around a bookshop so the setting of this book was perfect. The characters are well written and I immediately empathised with Jessie. Well paced, I loved how the story and characters progressed throughout the book. Warmly written, this is a book which will leave you with a smile on your face.
Highly recommended, I loved this book. I also highly recommend Kirsty Ferry's other novels too.
Thank you to the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review
September 11, 2019
I defy you to read this and not feel better afterwards. My English teacher would always cross out "nice" and write "weak word" in the margin. So I shall try to avoid using it. This is a delightful story set in a beautiful place that you can visit yourself. The people are warm and interesting and trying to do the right thing. The two main adult characters are real and Elijah is a part of the story not just mentioned. I'm sure running a small local business is a dream many of us have and this is a great way to dream about it. Again Kirsty Ferry managed to whisk me off to somewhere I really liked to meet people I enjoyed meeting. Everything about this book is nice!
September 10, 2019
Another little gem from Kirsty Ferry – the third in the Tempest Sisters series and one I’ve been waiting for (it seems like ages!) Although we have none of Kirsty’s usual paranormal additions this time, it doesn’t matter because the story is just fine without. Jessie is happy in her little bookshop, and is not a fan of children – until she comes across Miles and his 8 yr old son, Elijah. Their first meeting is less than auspicious, but things do move along. Once again, I thoroughly enjoyed the book, and once again, I couldn’t put it down before I finished it. What’s next please?
September 10, 2019
This is a sweet little romance. Jessie thinks her life doesn't have room for children in any area. A chance meeting in her sister's shop is the start of a change of heart. The story romps along charting the growing affection between her and Elijah. The bookshop and it's owner are exactly what I would love in my home town. This bookshop is where a lot of the action takes place and sounds delicious. A shortish story but extremely enjoyable. I now want to know what happens next.
December 10, 2021
I think this is my favourite of all of the Tempest sisters books and I wasn't sure of the storyline at first.
Jessie Tempest has a bookshop...she also has a neighbouring flat available for rent upstairs and is about to meet a man, writer Miles and his little boy Elijah who will shake her out of her bookshop for good! But in a good way.
Such a lovely story and about bereavement and the experiences of grief also.
Am I alone in wanting the cottage with an attic full of books?
Jessie Tempest has a bookshop...she also has a neighbouring flat available for rent upstairs and is about to meet a man, writer Miles and his little boy Elijah who will shake her out of her bookshop for good! But in a good way.
Such a lovely story and about bereavement and the experiences of grief also.
Am I alone in wanting the cottage with an attic full of books?
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