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MEET ME AT FIR TREE LODGE
Escape to Fir Tree Lodge, where new beginnings come with a fresh blanket of snow…
Rebecca Atkins has everything she could hope for – the perfect fiancé, fabulous friends and a career as a professional skier. But when an accident on the slopes brings her crashing down in the snow with a catastrophic thud, everything changes. Her career is over, and her fiancé turns out to be, well, not so perfect.
With the chance to start afresh, Rebecca does what anyone else in her position would do… She turns to baking and manages the Alpine Bites café, nestled in the French Alps.
But when handsome stranger Luke Sommersby becomes Rebecca’s unexpected lodger, her plan to completely forget about love is thrown into jeopardy. Guarding her heart since the accident, Fir Tree Lodge is strictly a man-free-zone.
Luke is kind, caring and gorgeous, but the emotional scars from her fall still run deep, and she fights to keep the sparks catching her heart at bay.
Will Rebecca be able to find a second chance in the snow and step into a bright new future with Luke by her side?
Rebecca Atkins has everything she could hope for – the perfect fiancé, fabulous friends and a career as a professional skier. But when an accident on the slopes brings her crashing down in the snow with a catastrophic thud, everything changes. Her career is over, and her fiancé turns out to be, well, not so perfect.
With the chance to start afresh, Rebecca does what anyone else in her position would do… She turns to baking and manages the Alpine Bites café, nestled in the French Alps.
But when handsome stranger Luke Sommersby becomes Rebecca’s unexpected lodger, her plan to completely forget about love is thrown into jeopardy. Guarding her heart since the accident, Fir Tree Lodge is strictly a man-free-zone.
Luke is kind, caring and gorgeous, but the emotional scars from her fall still run deep, and she fights to keep the sparks catching her heart at bay.
Will Rebecca be able to find a second chance in the snow and step into a bright new future with Luke by her side?
222 pages, Paperback
Published December 10, 2020
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About the author
Rachel Dove
114 books214 followersI am a wife, mother of two boys, avid reader and writer of words. I sometimes sleep, always have eye bags and dream of retiring to a big white house in Cornwall, with 2 shaggy dogs, drinking wine on my seafront balcony whilst creating works of romantic fiction. All done with immaculate make up and floaty dresses.
In the meantime I nearly always remember to brush my hair, seldom have time to look in a mirror and write many, many to-do lists. I write fast paced sexy medical romances for Mills & Boon, and contemporary fiction and romantic comedies for HQ Digital and Boldwood Books. I always have a few books in progress, and am always jotting down new shiny ideas to torment myself with.
Rachel Dove Bursary founder - RNA 2018 - 2020 (stopped due to RNA restructure)
Writers Bureau Writer of the Year - first place 2016
Come say hello on social media! @writerdove
In the meantime I nearly always remember to brush my hair, seldom have time to look in a mirror and write many, many to-do lists. I write fast paced sexy medical romances for Mills & Boon, and contemporary fiction and romantic comedies for HQ Digital and Boldwood Books. I always have a few books in progress, and am always jotting down new shiny ideas to torment myself with.
Rachel Dove Bursary founder - RNA 2018 - 2020 (stopped due to RNA restructure)
Writers Bureau Writer of the Year - first place 2016
Come say hello on social media! @writerdove
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December 1, 2021
This was such a fun book to read with a great sense of humor thrown into the mix along with a warm fuzzy romance set in the French Alps. An ex-skier turned baker because of an accident swears off romance until she get an unexpected room mate. Easy and quick reading, perfect for relaxing.
Pub Date: 09 Oct 2020
I was given a complimentary copy of this book.
All opinions expressed are my own.
Pub Date: 09 Oct 2020
I was given a complimentary copy of this book.
All opinions expressed are my own.
November 21, 2020
Another fantastic book from Rachel Dove!
I loved this book! A kickass female MC and a dorky male love interest, loveable but slightly crazy best friends, and a beautiful snowy setting. What more could you want? Romantic, funny and warmer than a roaring fire apres ski. Recommended!
I loved this book! A kickass female MC and a dorky male love interest, loveable but slightly crazy best friends, and a beautiful snowy setting. What more could you want? Romantic, funny and warmer than a roaring fire apres ski. Recommended!
October 5, 2020
Actual rating: 2.25 stars.
First, I’ve got to say thank you to NetGalley and the publishers over at HQ Digital and Harper Collins for the ARC of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Meet Me at Fir Tree Lodge is a winter-y romance about an ex-champion skier who lost it all with an injury a few years ago and a man who’s been afraid to take risks until now. Set in the French mountains, this book is perfect for the Fall/Winter. The book is available for pre-order now.
When I went into this novel I didn’t know that it was going to be so short. The advanced copy I received was only 125 pages, but the text was pretty small so I’m not sure how it would all shake out in a normal copy. I also went in thinking this was set closer to the Christmas season for some reason and that’s my own fault and not the book’s at all. The problems that I did have with the novel are more based on set up than anything else. I think there are a few moments where logic is not a factor at all. The story itself has trouble finding a basis for the set up. I can understand that the author had a road she wanted to take her characters down that wouldn’t make sense unless it had this set up. But trying to find a reason to make that set up happen doesn’t work. I also had a problem with the main male character for about the first third of the book. I think his conflicting personality traits are just too polar opposite. He’s supposed to be this dorky IT guy who’s clumsy, but if you activate his Alphamale then suddenly he’s smooth and buff and kicks ass. I know characters are allowed to be contradictory like real people, but this was just too much.
I felt like the last 60 pages were what really got me invested, but by that point there was just too much to overlook. I really enjoyed the bits of angst we got toward the end before the resolution came into play. I also love the side characters and the setting. I think those are the two things that this author has done very well. I just wish that it could have been enough to offset the problems.
It’s a cute Adult Contemporary Romance if you’re looking for something to get you in the wintery mood. It’s also short and easy to read.
First, I’ve got to say thank you to NetGalley and the publishers over at HQ Digital and Harper Collins for the ARC of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Meet Me at Fir Tree Lodge is a winter-y romance about an ex-champion skier who lost it all with an injury a few years ago and a man who’s been afraid to take risks until now. Set in the French mountains, this book is perfect for the Fall/Winter. The book is available for pre-order now.
When I went into this novel I didn’t know that it was going to be so short. The advanced copy I received was only 125 pages, but the text was pretty small so I’m not sure how it would all shake out in a normal copy. I also went in thinking this was set closer to the Christmas season for some reason and that’s my own fault and not the book’s at all. The problems that I did have with the novel are more based on set up than anything else. I think there are a few moments where logic is not a factor at all. The story itself has trouble finding a basis for the set up. I can understand that the author had a road she wanted to take her characters down that wouldn’t make sense unless it had this set up. But trying to find a reason to make that set up happen doesn’t work. I also had a problem with the main male character for about the first third of the book. I think his conflicting personality traits are just too polar opposite. He’s supposed to be this dorky IT guy who’s clumsy, but if you activate his Alphamale then suddenly he’s smooth and buff and kicks ass. I know characters are allowed to be contradictory like real people, but this was just too much.
I felt like the last 60 pages were what really got me invested, but by that point there was just too much to overlook. I really enjoyed the bits of angst we got toward the end before the resolution came into play. I also love the side characters and the setting. I think those are the two things that this author has done very well. I just wish that it could have been enough to offset the problems.
It’s a cute Adult Contemporary Romance if you’re looking for something to get you in the wintery mood. It’s also short and easy to read.
October 1, 2020
Rachel Dove is a new author for me, I simply couldn’t resist the lovely cover of Meet Me at Fir Tree Lodge.
I really enjoyed this book. It has great character development, a really cute romance, and plenty of humour.
I like the characters, Rebecca is lovely, though just starting to put her life back together. Luke is great, there are loads of funny moments with him, and he’s generally kind and caring. The secondary characters are great too, well drawn, and don’t feel like they’re just there as a background.
The one thing I really disliked about this book is the scene where Luke traps Rebecca in her bedroom because she’s angry with him. It is NOT okay to use your physical strength to make someone do, or not do, something. That is abusive. Thankfully, it was only very brief, but it totally wiped out all my good feeling towards Luke.
A heartwarming winter read, with plenty of funny moments, and a lovely happy ending.
I was given a free copy of this book, my opinions are my own.
I really enjoyed this book. It has great character development, a really cute romance, and plenty of humour.
I like the characters, Rebecca is lovely, though just starting to put her life back together. Luke is great, there are loads of funny moments with him, and he’s generally kind and caring. The secondary characters are great too, well drawn, and don’t feel like they’re just there as a background.
The one thing I really disliked about this book is the scene where Luke traps Rebecca in her bedroom because she’s angry with him. It is NOT okay to use your physical strength to make someone do, or not do, something. That is abusive. Thankfully, it was only very brief, but it totally wiped out all my good feeling towards Luke.
A heartwarming winter read, with plenty of funny moments, and a lovely happy ending.
I was given a free copy of this book, my opinions are my own.
August 8, 2021
What a cute, endearing story. I wondered where it was going from the prologue - the level of detail and accuracy and information is just so developed, I knew it was going to be an immersive read...but would I really like it? And then Ms. Dove's humour popped in, and I was a lost case! I can't remember chuckling so much through random inserts of humour in a book before, and that was so refreshing and such a joy, it made this book just more beautiful and precious. A really nice one, with feelings, 'real' people as characters, dreamy descriptions - it's got it all!
July 22, 2023
For some reason this book is really irritating me and it’s bringing down my mood. DNF
January 25, 2021
Meet Me at Fir Tree Lodge by Rachel Dove, is a sweet romance that I enjoyed and my first book by this author. This book was easy to read and perfect for an escape from the weather or the pandemic. This book takes place in the French Alps, in snow skiing country, about Rebecca, who is rebuilding her life after a terrible ski accident. I will be reading more books by this author, I highly recommend this book if you enjoy romances.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
October 5, 2020
In the heart of The French Alps lies Fir Tree Lodge and Alpine Bites Cafe. Rebecca runs the cafe for Hans and lives above it in the Lodge and tries to forget the life she once had.
Hans' best friend, Luke turns up and Hans tells him he can stay at the Lodge with Rebecca, much to her disgust. Luke is going through a tough time following an accident involving his dad, Frank who has had a stroke.
The problem is, Luke recognises her, he cant place her but it is only a matter of time.
The pairs relationship blossoms much to Rebecca's annoyance. She tries with all her might to keep her feelings hidden but can she keep them hidden enough.
This book is idyllic. You can picture the Alps, the beauty that surrounds the cafe and the beautiful bakes that Rebecca makes.
This is a perfect weekend read, with a blanket and a hot chocolate.
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Hans' best friend, Luke turns up and Hans tells him he can stay at the Lodge with Rebecca, much to her disgust. Luke is going through a tough time following an accident involving his dad, Frank who has had a stroke.
The problem is, Luke recognises her, he cant place her but it is only a matter of time.
The pairs relationship blossoms much to Rebecca's annoyance. She tries with all her might to keep her feelings hidden but can she keep them hidden enough.
This book is idyllic. You can picture the Alps, the beauty that surrounds the cafe and the beautiful bakes that Rebecca makes.
This is a perfect weekend read, with a blanket and a hot chocolate.
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October 25, 2020
I had such high hopes for this book, the description absolutely drew me in. Unfortunately the book just didn't hook me. The story felt forced, Rebecca and Luke didn't mesh well together, and the writing was a tad robotic.
*ARC provided by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review*
*ARC provided by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review*
October 17, 2020
Another one that just wasn’t for me. The romance here was far fetched. One minute Rebecca is hopping into bed with Luke and the next she’s complaining that they’ve only known each other a week so how could he really know her? Come on now.
The friends in the alpine village were wooden too, just random characters with weird traits. Hans and Holly were awkward. Robbie repeatedly showing up was more awkward. Luke and Rebecca sniffing each other’s bathroom products was very childish and strange.
Just didn’t work for me.
My copy was provided by NetGalley for review
The friends in the alpine village were wooden too, just random characters with weird traits. Hans and Holly were awkward. Robbie repeatedly showing up was more awkward. Luke and Rebecca sniffing each other’s bathroom products was very childish and strange.
Just didn’t work for me.
My copy was provided by NetGalley for review
October 25, 2020
Queen Rachel has done it again!!! This book really has given me all the feels. I have absolutely loved it! Definitely my favourite so far- I know I say that about all Rachel’s books but this one really is a fantastic and beautiful read.
I love Luke, he is genuine and likeable from the very beginning and I have been rooting for him and Bec. I absolutely love how this has played out and have definitely been left smiling.
Rachel has pulled me in from very early on, this has kept my attention and been completely impossible to put down. I literally have nothing negative to say about this magical read.
The cover alone, is enough to make you want to pick up this book. It’s beautiful and eye catching. The story inside is just as breathtaking.
Rachel has created a plot which plays out perfectly and is guaranteed to melt even the coldest of hearts. The characters in this one are a brilliant mix and definitely ones that as a reader you can relate to.
This is definitely a perfect read which I can highly recommend. This is deserving of all the stars, five stars really doesn’t do this one justice.
I absolutely cannot wait for more from Rachel.
I love Luke, he is genuine and likeable from the very beginning and I have been rooting for him and Bec. I absolutely love how this has played out and have definitely been left smiling.
Rachel has pulled me in from very early on, this has kept my attention and been completely impossible to put down. I literally have nothing negative to say about this magical read.
The cover alone, is enough to make you want to pick up this book. It’s beautiful and eye catching. The story inside is just as breathtaking.
Rachel has created a plot which plays out perfectly and is guaranteed to melt even the coldest of hearts. The characters in this one are a brilliant mix and definitely ones that as a reader you can relate to.
This is definitely a perfect read which I can highly recommend. This is deserving of all the stars, five stars really doesn’t do this one justice.
I absolutely cannot wait for more from Rachel.
October 17, 2020
I’ve not read any books by Rachel Dove before but I really enjoyed this one. Set in The French Alps Rebecca is hiding away after a serious skiing accident a few years ago. She works in The Alpine Cafe owned by her friend/boss Hans who has taught her to bake.
At first I thought Rebecca was going to be grumpy and standoffish but her attitude soon changes when a handsome friend of Han is forced to stay with her.
Luke gives Rebecca a reason to live again and she remembers her love of the slopes as she teaches him to ski.
Luke is also trying to sort out his life after falling out with his dad who has recently had a stroke.
I wouldn’t say this book screams out Christmas but was a great read for this time of year, I’ve never been skiing but this made me excited for Luke and Rebecca enjoyed every page.
Thanks you Rachel Dove and HQ for my early copy
At first I thought Rebecca was going to be grumpy and standoffish but her attitude soon changes when a handsome friend of Han is forced to stay with her.
Luke gives Rebecca a reason to live again and she remembers her love of the slopes as she teaches him to ski.
Luke is also trying to sort out his life after falling out with his dad who has recently had a stroke.
I wouldn’t say this book screams out Christmas but was a great read for this time of year, I’ve never been skiing but this made me excited for Luke and Rebecca enjoyed every page.
Thanks you Rachel Dove and HQ for my early copy
October 21, 2020
Meet Me at Fir Tree Lodge by Rachel Dove
Publisher: HQ Digital
Genre: Romance
Release Date: October 9, 2020
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Meet Me at Fir Tree Lodge by Rachel Dove is a beautiful story about love, hope, friendship, and the power of not giving up.
The opening of the book starts off in a dark way, filled with sadness, but it is so worth it to go through that with the characters. The characters in this book are so wonderful and they take you on a journey of growth & healing. I became so emotionally invested in this book. I laughed, I cried, and I swore a little! 😂
If you are looking for a story about hope, personal growth & recovery, and love, this is definetly the book you are looking for!❤️
I'm so grateful to Rachel Dove, HQ Digital, and NetGalley for providing me with a free copy of this ARC ebook in exchange for my honest review.
Publisher: HQ Digital
Genre: Romance
Release Date: October 9, 2020
❄️❄️❄️❄️
Meet Me at Fir Tree Lodge by Rachel Dove is a beautiful story about love, hope, friendship, and the power of not giving up.
The opening of the book starts off in a dark way, filled with sadness, but it is so worth it to go through that with the characters. The characters in this book are so wonderful and they take you on a journey of growth & healing. I became so emotionally invested in this book. I laughed, I cried, and I swore a little! 😂
If you are looking for a story about hope, personal growth & recovery, and love, this is definetly the book you are looking for!❤️
I'm so grateful to Rachel Dove, HQ Digital, and NetGalley for providing me with a free copy of this ARC ebook in exchange for my honest review.
March 3, 2023
This is 2 1/2 stars rounded up. When I finished, I felt it was just ok. A standard story and it just felt like there wasn't any connection. Luke acts like a jerk the first few days and it seems shrugged off a lot because he's hot. I didn't feel the connection between them. Luke turns caveman and goes after her annoying ex and that's enough to turn her on. Meh. However, this was my read before and after the funeral of a close friend so that may be colouring how I feel.
I went looking for what I liked. I liked the subplot with Luke's dad. I like that when Rebecca told Luke to leave and never see her again, he just accepted it and did it. Rebecca regretting it the next day but not doing anything about it was annoying but I appreciated seeing a man taking a woman at her word. Hans and Holly are fun. So, bumping up a little bit.
I went looking for what I liked. I liked the subplot with Luke's dad. I like that when Rebecca told Luke to leave and never see her again, he just accepted it and did it. Rebecca regretting it the next day but not doing anything about it was annoying but I appreciated seeing a man taking a woman at her word. Hans and Holly are fun. So, bumping up a little bit.
October 16, 2020
Meet me at the Fir Tree Lodge - Rachel Dove.
This was a new author for me and I was not at all disappointed. I really liked the gentle kind nature of Luke, and the history with his dad. Reading other peoples reviews it seems that Rebecca's character is not what they were expecting, she does come across quite brash and stand offish, however I must admit I quite liked her for this as it was refreshing from the normal cast of characters in a romance (specifically festive read) I felt that it made her more relatable and "normal".
The setting was just perfect for the ambience of the book (set in the French Alps) and working at Alpine Bites Cafe -just perfect. A great Christmas read with plenty of heart and funny moments.
This was a new author for me and I was not at all disappointed. I really liked the gentle kind nature of Luke, and the history with his dad. Reading other peoples reviews it seems that Rebecca's character is not what they were expecting, she does come across quite brash and stand offish, however I must admit I quite liked her for this as it was refreshing from the normal cast of characters in a romance (specifically festive read) I felt that it made her more relatable and "normal".
The setting was just perfect for the ambience of the book (set in the French Alps) and working at Alpine Bites Cafe -just perfect. A great Christmas read with plenty of heart and funny moments.
October 21, 2020
This is the first book I’ve read by Rachel Dove and I’m so glad I found this book. Normally, I don’t read reviews before reading a story, but I read some for this book. I’m glad I ignored them and read this book anyway. Rebecca was a successful skier until she had her accident. She’s now working at her friend’s cafe, Alpine Bites, and living in the lodge upstairs. When Hans, her boss, has a friend come to visit, he says he can stay with Rebecca. Luke has come to learn to ski in hopes that it’ll get his dad, Frank, to fight to live, after suffering a stroke. In this book, we get two romance chances instead of just one. I won’t leave any spoilers, so grab your copy and see what happens. Be prepared to laugh out loud while reading about these wonderful characters.
October 25, 2020
This is a short and easygoing read. I managed to read it in a couple of hours.
The setting is perfect, and a perfect Winters day read.
There were many fun and humorous moments, but also sadness too. The book is also heartwarming though, and it is good to see Rebecca and Luke work through their fears.
The only criticism that I have is that the relationship between Rebecca and Luke happened very quickly, even for a romantic novel. It seemed incredibly fast, given their personalities. The book was fairly predictable, but most romantic novels are, so this doesn't bother me.
Despite this, I thought that the book was enjoyable and entertaining. I look forward to reading more books by this author.
Thank you to Netgalley and the Publisher for my ARC.
The setting is perfect, and a perfect Winters day read.
There were many fun and humorous moments, but also sadness too. The book is also heartwarming though, and it is good to see Rebecca and Luke work through their fears.
The only criticism that I have is that the relationship between Rebecca and Luke happened very quickly, even for a romantic novel. It seemed incredibly fast, given their personalities. The book was fairly predictable, but most romantic novels are, so this doesn't bother me.
Despite this, I thought that the book was enjoyable and entertaining. I look forward to reading more books by this author.
Thank you to Netgalley and the Publisher for my ARC.
February 5, 2021
This was a lovely read to escape into on a cold, dreary day.
I felt for Rebecca, having everything that she'd worked for stripped away, and can't blame her for hiding out in the cafe and wanting the world to pass on by.
Luke was a likeable character, always trying (too hard) to please and do things right. He was a geek, but in a loveable way.
The alpine setting was beautiful. I'm not a skier but I could appreciate the location in the Alps where this story is set, although there wasn't too much focus on the setting. It was more a background feature to the story.
I'd recommend this to anyone who likes a feel good romance.
Thanks for the publishers and Netgalley for the ARC to review.
I felt for Rebecca, having everything that she'd worked for stripped away, and can't blame her for hiding out in the cafe and wanting the world to pass on by.
Luke was a likeable character, always trying (too hard) to please and do things right. He was a geek, but in a loveable way.
The alpine setting was beautiful. I'm not a skier but I could appreciate the location in the Alps where this story is set, although there wasn't too much focus on the setting. It was more a background feature to the story.
I'd recommend this to anyone who likes a feel good romance.
Thanks for the publishers and Netgalley for the ARC to review.
March 3, 2021
Bake, ski, fun!
I really enjoyed this little book. It grabbed me from the first page. I liked the interaction between characters as they met and got acquainted. I had the happy experience of laughing out loud quite a few times as the story progressed. Also got involved with Rebecca's skiing backstory. The tension built nicely. The side characters were well developed and added to the well rounded ensemble. I would love to know people like Hal and his very pregnant wife. The trip to the hospital was a trip. Great romance and it did not read as "fluff", but as a happy experience. Will definitely read more of Ms. Dove's books!
I really enjoyed this little book. It grabbed me from the first page. I liked the interaction between characters as they met and got acquainted. I had the happy experience of laughing out loud quite a few times as the story progressed. Also got involved with Rebecca's skiing backstory. The tension built nicely. The side characters were well developed and added to the well rounded ensemble. I would love to know people like Hal and his very pregnant wife. The trip to the hospital was a trip. Great romance and it did not read as "fluff", but as a happy experience. Will definitely read more of Ms. Dove's books!
October 22, 2020
Thank you NetGalley, Rachel Dove and HQ Digital for the ARC of Meet Me at Fir Tree Lodge. This is my personal review .
This is the first book written by Rachel Dove I have read.
I went into this with the mindset I would be enjoying much more than I was- I had read it was going to be a heartwarming novel.
But sad to say for me it was not at all. I did not feel anything towards Rebecca that made me think she was heartwarming and someone I wanted to know. Luke and Rebecca did not make a couple I would want to see stay together. They just did not mesh for me.
This is the first book written by Rachel Dove I have read.
I went into this with the mindset I would be enjoying much more than I was- I had read it was going to be a heartwarming novel.
But sad to say for me it was not at all. I did not feel anything towards Rebecca that made me think she was heartwarming and someone I wanted to know. Luke and Rebecca did not make a couple I would want to see stay together. They just did not mesh for me.
December 29, 2020
I took skiing lessons early in 2020 in preparation for my first skiing holiday. Unfortunately (for me) that was cancelled (thanks Covid) but I’ve been obsessed with white-powder pistes and apres ski ever since - I even watched Downhill (not great). When I saw Rachel Dove had released a romance novel set in an alpine ski resort, I couldn’t help but pre-order a copy and that stunning cover sealed the deal.
The storyline is sweet with a believably damaged heroine and a hero you can’t help but love. When the two collide, you’re greeted with all the twists and turns of an Olympic slalom run.
Complete with heartfelt moments and plenty of giggles, this is the perfect winter romcom.
The storyline is sweet with a believably damaged heroine and a hero you can’t help but love. When the two collide, you’re greeted with all the twists and turns of an Olympic slalom run.
Complete with heartfelt moments and plenty of giggles, this is the perfect winter romcom.
December 31, 2020
This was my first story by Rachel Dove, but it definitely won't be the last. There's an ease to Dove's
writing that is immediately soothing and relatable. Apart from the central romance (which was both lovely and hilarious at times), I particularly enjoyed the story of Frank and was moved to tears on more than one occasion.
Meet Me At Fir Tree Lodge was an utterly charming story about seizing life and those second chances. In short, the perfect antidote to 2020.
Favourite Quote:
He’d had enough of waiting for life to end. That’s what he had been doing, really. Just waiting till it ended, and he’d done his job. Kept his son safe.
writing that is immediately soothing and relatable. Apart from the central romance (which was both lovely and hilarious at times), I particularly enjoyed the story of Frank and was moved to tears on more than one occasion.
Meet Me At Fir Tree Lodge was an utterly charming story about seizing life and those second chances. In short, the perfect antidote to 2020.
Favourite Quote:
He’d had enough of waiting for life to end. That’s what he had been doing, really. Just waiting till it ended, and he’d done his job. Kept his son safe.
January 13, 2021
What a truly fab book!
What a brilliant read.
Rebecca is a baker with a backstory! She was once an alpine ski champion, now she’s licking her scars whilst managing an alpine cafe and living a dream life in the alps surrounded by her mates.
Luke is a cute ass tech nerd who lives with his Dad and has been coddled with love. His Dad has a stroke and realises Luke needs to get out into the world.
Begrudgingly he does and their paths meet.
This is a great book and an excellent read.
This is an honest review for netgalley in exchange for an arc copy.
What a brilliant read.
Rebecca is a baker with a backstory! She was once an alpine ski champion, now she’s licking her scars whilst managing an alpine cafe and living a dream life in the alps surrounded by her mates.
Luke is a cute ass tech nerd who lives with his Dad and has been coddled with love. His Dad has a stroke and realises Luke needs to get out into the world.
Begrudgingly he does and their paths meet.
This is a great book and an excellent read.
This is an honest review for netgalley in exchange for an arc copy.
April 15, 2023
Meet Me at Fir Tree Lodge by Rachel Dove
Rebecca is an ex champion alpine skier turned baker when serious injury ended her perfect career. Luke is a tech geek who is staying in the lodge to have a bit of freedom after caring for his father after he suffered a stroke. Rebecca is very man shy after her accident and just keen to live the quiet life licking her wound’s getting her life back on track.
A lovely warm hearted read following two people shy Follow them trying to find romance in beautiful scenic surroundings all the makings of a hallmark story.
Rebecca is an ex champion alpine skier turned baker when serious injury ended her perfect career. Luke is a tech geek who is staying in the lodge to have a bit of freedom after caring for his father after he suffered a stroke. Rebecca is very man shy after her accident and just keen to live the quiet life licking her wound’s getting her life back on track.
A lovely warm hearted read following two people shy Follow them trying to find romance in beautiful scenic surroundings all the makings of a hallmark story.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 16, 2020
After an accident, and running from her past, Rebecca is staying at Fir Tree Lodge, in the French Alps, running the cafe. Luke, is her unexpected lodger.
The stunning location draws you in. Heartwarming, tears and laughter. A perfect escape. Just magical. Perfect sat wrapped in a blanket with a hot chocolate. A cozy read. Just loved it.
Thank you to #Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
The stunning location draws you in. Heartwarming, tears and laughter. A perfect escape. Just magical. Perfect sat wrapped in a blanket with a hot chocolate. A cozy read. Just loved it.
Thank you to #Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
December 28, 2021
I started this book hoping for a romantic festive read but honestly I didn’t love it, I found myself skimming most of the characters and just not connecting to the characters or storyline at all. I found the storyline very predictable which is one of the reasons I just couldn’t connect to the book. I enjoyed the Yorkshire aspect and the banter between the characters at one point but I just didn’t love it and can’t say it was a book to remember.
December 12, 2020
Ex champion skier Rebecca has been hiding away in The Alps since her big accident. Making a new life for herself as a baker. When she meets Luke she is sure she doesn’t need the company. Yet he begins to bring back the sparkle to her life and her to his.
Although not a Christmas book in the truer sense of the word, this does have the snowy delights of The Alps to keep it wintery and gorgeous.
Although not a Christmas book in the truer sense of the word, this does have the snowy delights of The Alps to keep it wintery and gorgeous.
January 22, 2021
I loved this book and always loved this author shows running away doesn't always work and plenty of romance and you hear plenty about snow. A great read.
An accident on the slopes brings her skiing to an end and she ends up running a lodge but when someone handsome turns up and ends up living with her what will happen.
An accident on the slopes brings her skiing to an end and she ends up running a lodge but when someone handsome turns up and ends up living with her what will happen.
October 30, 2022
I feel like for the most part this was a cute easy read, but I did struggle with the pacing as it felt very instalove. Also, really did not like how violent the male characters were? As soon as there was any conflict with the main characters ex it would automatically be everyone trying to stop them fight, like just use your words lads.
December 28, 2020
A comforting, romantic read where overcoming adversity is central to the plot. Enjoyable enough but didn’t quite hit the spot for me. I stuck with the book and was glad I did. The final few chapters rounded of the tale nicely.
Thank you Netgalley
Thank you Netgalley
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