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Hope Meadows #4
Des flocons de neige sur Vert-Cottage
C'est Noël dans le petit village de Welford, dans le Yorkshire, et les premiers flocons de neige commencent tout juste à tomber. Pour Susan Collins, ce Noël est synonyme de moments privilégiés avec sa famille, en particulier avec son fils Jack. Après une série de déconvenues amoureuses, elle a renoncé à l'amour, mais a certainement de quoi s'occuper.
Jusqu'à ce qu'elle rencontre le séduisant auteur de livres pour enfants Douglas Macleod. Avec ses cheveux roux éclatants ébouriffés, il n'est pas du tout le type de Susan, mais indéniablement une étincelle s'allume bientôt entre eux. Et patatra ! C'est alors que Michael Chalk, le père de Jack, fait irruption dans la vie de la famille. Susan se retrouve partagée.
La neige recouvre les sols et les Fêtes approche à grands pas. Avec qui Susan et Jack choisiront-ils de passer Noël à Vert-Cottage cette année ?
Jusqu'à ce qu'elle rencontre le séduisant auteur de livres pour enfants Douglas Macleod. Avec ses cheveux roux éclatants ébouriffés, il n'est pas du tout le type de Susan, mais indéniablement une étincelle s'allume bientôt entre eux. Et patatra ! C'est alors que Michael Chalk, le père de Jack, fait irruption dans la vie de la famille. Susan se retrouve partagée.
La neige recouvre les sols et les Fêtes approche à grands pas. Avec qui Susan et Jack choisiront-ils de passer Noël à Vert-Cottage cette année ?
416 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 20, 2018
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Lucy Daniels
351 books116 followersLucy Daniels is the collective name for the writing team that created the bestselling children's book series Animal Ark, many of the books are also published under the name of the series creator, Ben M. Baglio.
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October 28, 2018
What a wonderful magical book!! Before I knew it I had finished this story and felt like all the characters were real and friends of mine.
Susan is bringing up her son Jack on her own and has had has had some disastrous dates from a dating site. When Douglas comes through as a match he is not her usual type of man and as the saying goes “Don’t judge a person by their appearance. Looks can be deceiving” I loved Douglas’s caring personality and was pleased they went out on a date.
This book was like putting on you’re favourite fluffy pyjamas on a cold evening ,it was warm, comforting and definitely had the feel good factor.
I haven’t read the other books in this series. I know, SERIOUSLY!! I feel like I’ve missed out but will soon rectify that.
A must read book, my advice is to get yourself a hot chocolate and cosy down on the sofa as you won’t want to move until you’ve finished this !!!
Thank you to Netgalley for my copy in exchange for a review.
Susan is bringing up her son Jack on her own and has had has had some disastrous dates from a dating site. When Douglas comes through as a match he is not her usual type of man and as the saying goes “Don’t judge a person by their appearance. Looks can be deceiving” I loved Douglas’s caring personality and was pleased they went out on a date.
This book was like putting on you’re favourite fluffy pyjamas on a cold evening ,it was warm, comforting and definitely had the feel good factor.
I haven’t read the other books in this series. I know, SERIOUSLY!! I feel like I’ve missed out but will soon rectify that.
A must read book, my advice is to get yourself a hot chocolate and cosy down on the sofa as you won’t want to move until you’ve finished this !!!
Thank you to Netgalley for my copy in exchange for a review.
October 28, 2018
What a wonderful magical book!! Before I knew it I had finished this story and felt like all the characters were real and friends of mine.
Susan is bringing up her son Jack on her own and has had has had some disastrous dates from a dating site. When Douglas comes through as a match he is not her usual type of man and as the saying goes “Don’t judge a person by their appearance. Looks can be deceiving” I loved Douglas’s caring personality and was pleased they went out on a date.
This book was like putting on you’re favourite fluffy pyjamas on a cold evenin ,it was warm, comforting and definitely had the feel good factor.
I haven’t read the other books in this series. I know, SERIOUSLY!! I feel like I’ve missed out but will soon rectify that.
A must read book, my advice is to get yourself a hot chocolate and cosy down on the sofa as you won’t want to move until you’ve finished this !!!
Thank you to Netgalley for my copy in exchange for a review.
Susan is bringing up her son Jack on her own and has had has had some disastrous dates from a dating site. When Douglas comes through as a match he is not her usual type of man and as the saying goes “Don’t judge a person by their appearance. Looks can be deceiving” I loved Douglas’s caring personality and was pleased they went out on a date.
This book was like putting on you’re favourite fluffy pyjamas on a cold evenin ,it was warm, comforting and definitely had the feel good factor.
I haven’t read the other books in this series. I know, SERIOUSLY!! I feel like I’ve missed out but will soon rectify that.
A must read book, my advice is to get yourself a hot chocolate and cosy down on the sofa as you won’t want to move until you’ve finished this !!!
Thank you to Netgalley for my copy in exchange for a review.
July 14, 2019
Çok sevimliydi, ya yazarın dili ya çevirmenin dilinden biraz resmi bir yazı dili hissettim ama öyküyü hızlıca bitirdim. Neden dördüncü kitaptan çeviriye girişildiğini anlayamasam da güzel bir kitap seçimi olmuş.
November 25, 2021
This was a sweet book although a little predictable I guessed the ending very quickly. Having not read any of the others in this series didn’t seem to matter which was great but, unless i have read too many Christmas type books recently I must admit to getting a little bored towards the end.
September 23, 2018
I don't think the smile left me face at all while I was reading this latest book in this fabulous series. It was so ridiculously enjoyable that the pages were flying past, and I never wanted to put it down. This is possibly the most absorbed I've been in a book for a while, so for that I can only commend the author.
Initially I was a bit surprised that Mandy Hope wasn't the main character this time, but instead its her best friend Susan, with her four year old Jack. We have met them a lot over the past three books, so good to really get know them a lot better better in this installment.
Just because our favourite vet isn't the focus of the book doesn't mean there aren't plenty of animals. We ge to see a lot of Hope Meadows, as Jack loves spending time there, and also Susan too the nursery children on some trips there to see the animals.
There is one rather special animal, that I became utterly besotted with, and there were a couple that I did guess slightly ahead of the book where there forever homes would be. The animals literally stole my heart yet again, and there were references to the previous books in the series. Although I would reasonably safely say this one could easily be read as a standalone as we didn't know anywhere near as much about Susan before.
Throughout the book there are many moments that will either have you gasping, or "awwwwwing" as they occur, or generally just have you grinning.
Of the two men in this book who are both interested in Susan, there was one that I warmed to instantly and I spent most of the book hoping that they would get together. He is a wonderful man, and knows how to talk to children and generally had a fab personality.
I adored every single second I spent reading this wonderful book, and can't wait until May for the next book in this fabulous, feel good series.
Thank you to Netgalley and Hodder for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
Initially I was a bit surprised that Mandy Hope wasn't the main character this time, but instead its her best friend Susan, with her four year old Jack. We have met them a lot over the past three books, so good to really get know them a lot better better in this installment.
Just because our favourite vet isn't the focus of the book doesn't mean there aren't plenty of animals. We ge to see a lot of Hope Meadows, as Jack loves spending time there, and also Susan too the nursery children on some trips there to see the animals.
There is one rather special animal, that I became utterly besotted with, and there were a couple that I did guess slightly ahead of the book where there forever homes would be. The animals literally stole my heart yet again, and there were references to the previous books in the series. Although I would reasonably safely say this one could easily be read as a standalone as we didn't know anywhere near as much about Susan before.
Throughout the book there are many moments that will either have you gasping, or "awwwwwing" as they occur, or generally just have you grinning.
Of the two men in this book who are both interested in Susan, there was one that I warmed to instantly and I spent most of the book hoping that they would get together. He is a wonderful man, and knows how to talk to children and generally had a fab personality.
I adored every single second I spent reading this wonderful book, and can't wait until May for the next book in this fabulous, feel good series.
Thank you to Netgalley and Hodder for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
August 22, 2019
So much praise for this book and series as simply fantastic and this book didn't let me down at all. It's full of friendship romance and heartbreaking while also being uplifting such a light read and didn't want it to end at all and of course plenty about Christmas.
Susan has her son Jack and she's brought him up alone but she lives spending time at hope meadows with Jack seeing the animals and he loves it. She wants this Christmas to be extra special just her and Jack. She's been on a dating site and had a string of bad dates and she's really given up on love. She works at the preschool that Jack goes to and they have regular trips to hope meadows with the children. She decides to give one last go at dating and she has a date with Douglas he's not really her type so she thinks and he really does give her a different sort of date. She really isn't sure it's going to work out and and says that's it. She goes into town with her friend and they go to her friends cafe and who happens to be in there but this Douglas and she can't get away from him. She is also helping her neighbour out as he's elderly and has a dog but the dog falls very ill the night she's meant to meet Douglas so she cancels but secretly is quite happy. Problem is jacks father turns up on her doorstep and she agrees to see him but can she feel the spark there they use to have and does she want to. She agrees he can see Jack with her about but when they both go over to hope meadows and Douglas is there she thinks she's blown it with Douglas as she was just starting to get a spark for him but she lies and Douglas isn't happy. Things don't turn out as she expected with Michael Jacks dad and they argue and she leaves and doesn't want anything to do with him. She goes horse riding with what she thought with a friend but the friend set her up and it's with Douglas and they start to really get along but when they end up going back to her house and they all have such a laugh she feels she may have met her man. Michael rings and isn't happy that Douglas is there and when he over hears she was on the phone to Michael he leaves saying she needs space. She really needs to decide quickly who she wants and try and sort things out can she do it in time for the pre school nativity. Plus once the nativity is over is there a collection of surprises and will she find the right man and be happy and will jack be happy to and enjoy Christmas.
Perfect read highly recommend.
Susan has her son Jack and she's brought him up alone but she lives spending time at hope meadows with Jack seeing the animals and he loves it. She wants this Christmas to be extra special just her and Jack. She's been on a dating site and had a string of bad dates and she's really given up on love. She works at the preschool that Jack goes to and they have regular trips to hope meadows with the children. She decides to give one last go at dating and she has a date with Douglas he's not really her type so she thinks and he really does give her a different sort of date. She really isn't sure it's going to work out and and says that's it. She goes into town with her friend and they go to her friends cafe and who happens to be in there but this Douglas and she can't get away from him. She is also helping her neighbour out as he's elderly and has a dog but the dog falls very ill the night she's meant to meet Douglas so she cancels but secretly is quite happy. Problem is jacks father turns up on her doorstep and she agrees to see him but can she feel the spark there they use to have and does she want to. She agrees he can see Jack with her about but when they both go over to hope meadows and Douglas is there she thinks she's blown it with Douglas as she was just starting to get a spark for him but she lies and Douglas isn't happy. Things don't turn out as she expected with Michael Jacks dad and they argue and she leaves and doesn't want anything to do with him. She goes horse riding with what she thought with a friend but the friend set her up and it's with Douglas and they start to really get along but when they end up going back to her house and they all have such a laugh she feels she may have met her man. Michael rings and isn't happy that Douglas is there and when he over hears she was on the phone to Michael he leaves saying she needs space. She really needs to decide quickly who she wants and try and sort things out can she do it in time for the pre school nativity. Plus once the nativity is over is there a collection of surprises and will she find the right man and be happy and will jack be happy to and enjoy Christmas.
Perfect read highly recommend.
July 6, 2019
Çok detay, çok yavaş, çok mıy mıy... cıkss hiç benlik bir kitap değildi 😕
Bu arada serinin 4.kitabından yayınlamaya başlamış Nemesis. Şaşırdık mı ? Yooooo 😒
Bu arada serinin 4.kitabından yayınlamaya başlamış Nemesis. Şaşırdık mı ? Yooooo 😒
December 15, 2019
İtiraf ediyorum, atlaya zıplaya okudum. Sıkıcı
September 10, 2018
I received an early preview of this book from Netgalley.
I am too old to have read the Animal Ark series of books, but I have read the adult books. This is book four in the Hope meadows series.
This book focuses on Susan, the Best Friend of vet Mandy, and her developing relationship with children's author Douglas, which is under threat from the sudden reappearance of her son Jack's Father.
The book is set at Christmas, and focuses on how difficult it can be at Christmas with broken and blended families, and how to try and keep everyone happy.
There are lots of animal tales which are heartwarming, and lovely to read about. This makes the book distinctive.The new Character Douglas brings humour to the story. It was great to read about life at Hope Meadows from the perspective of Susan, rather than Mandy and her family, although they do feature in the book a lot. I would like to read more about other Hope Meadows characters and their stories. This book had a more mature feel to it than the earlier Hope Meadows books. This suited the book very well.
The Hope Meadows books are a lovely warming read. The location is wonderful, and this book, set at Christmas time made the village feel more cosy and friendly.
This book is a lovely festive read.
I am too old to have read the Animal Ark series of books, but I have read the adult books. This is book four in the Hope meadows series.
This book focuses on Susan, the Best Friend of vet Mandy, and her developing relationship with children's author Douglas, which is under threat from the sudden reappearance of her son Jack's Father.
The book is set at Christmas, and focuses on how difficult it can be at Christmas with broken and blended families, and how to try and keep everyone happy.
There are lots of animal tales which are heartwarming, and lovely to read about. This makes the book distinctive.The new Character Douglas brings humour to the story. It was great to read about life at Hope Meadows from the perspective of Susan, rather than Mandy and her family, although they do feature in the book a lot. I would like to read more about other Hope Meadows characters and their stories. This book had a more mature feel to it than the earlier Hope Meadows books. This suited the book very well.
The Hope Meadows books are a lovely warming read. The location is wonderful, and this book, set at Christmas time made the village feel more cosy and friendly.
This book is a lovely festive read.
November 6, 2019
Kitap genel olarak güzeldi ve yayınevi kendine çeki düzen vermiş aşırı mutlu oldum baş editör editör ve son okuma yapan biri vardı.
Kitabın arka kapak yazısına bakarak biraz fazla beklentiye girdim. Küçük bir çocuk hayvan barınağına yapılacak ziyaretler ve çocuk kitabı çizeri. Bu kombinasyon bana daha çok eğlenceli anlar vaat etmişti ancak kitapta okuduğum bir yorumdaki gibi hep bir soğukluk ve nasıl desem aşırı ciddiyet havası hakimdi. Douglas'ın eline verse kitap daha eğlenceli bir hal alacakken Susan sayesinde durgun sakin kontrollü bir hikâye okumak zorunda kalmak beni pek de mutlu etmedi.
Konudan bahsetmem gerekirse Susan 4 yaşındaki çocuğunu bugüne kadar babasız yetiştirmiş bekar bir anne olmanın yanında okul öncesi öğretmenidir. İnternetteki çöpçatanlık sitelerinden birkaç randevuya çıkmış ama bir çocuğu olduğunda hepsi de sonu hüsranla biten ilk buluşmalardan olmuştur. Kitabın girişinde hemen bu buluşmalardan birine şahit oluyoruz. Bunun hüsranı ile bir daha bu siteden randevuya çıkmama kararı almışken profiline gelen bir randevu talebi içeren mesaj ve bu mesaj sahibinin profil bilgileri son bir şans vermesine neden olur. Bu kişi Douglas'tır ve bir çocuk kitabı çizeridir. İlk buluşmaları daha gerçekleşmeden Susan'ın çalıştığı ana okuluna hikaye saati için gelmesi hırpani görünümünün yanı sıra kıyafetleri ve biraz fazla heyecanlı hareketleri ve konuşmaları Susan'da ön yargıya neden olur. Sonra bir de hiç hesapta yokken ortaya çıkan çocuğunun babası Michael ile Susan'ın aklı daha bir karışır.
Kitabın arka kapak yazısına bakarak biraz fazla beklentiye girdim. Küçük bir çocuk hayvan barınağına yapılacak ziyaretler ve çocuk kitabı çizeri. Bu kombinasyon bana daha çok eğlenceli anlar vaat etmişti ancak kitapta okuduğum bir yorumdaki gibi hep bir soğukluk ve nasıl desem aşırı ciddiyet havası hakimdi. Douglas'ın eline verse kitap daha eğlenceli bir hal alacakken Susan sayesinde durgun sakin kontrollü bir hikâye okumak zorunda kalmak beni pek de mutlu etmedi.
Konudan bahsetmem gerekirse Susan 4 yaşındaki çocuğunu bugüne kadar babasız yetiştirmiş bekar bir anne olmanın yanında okul öncesi öğretmenidir. İnternetteki çöpçatanlık sitelerinden birkaç randevuya çıkmış ama bir çocuğu olduğunda hepsi de sonu hüsranla biten ilk buluşmalardan olmuştur. Kitabın girişinde hemen bu buluşmalardan birine şahit oluyoruz. Bunun hüsranı ile bir daha bu siteden randevuya çıkmama kararı almışken profiline gelen bir randevu talebi içeren mesaj ve bu mesaj sahibinin profil bilgileri son bir şans vermesine neden olur. Bu kişi Douglas'tır ve bir çocuk kitabı çizeridir. İlk buluşmaları daha gerçekleşmeden Susan'ın çalıştığı ana okuluna hikaye saati için gelmesi hırpani görünümünün yanı sıra kıyafetleri ve biraz fazla heyecanlı hareketleri ve konuşmaları Susan'da ön yargıya neden olur. Sonra bir de hiç hesapta yokken ortaya çıkan çocuğunun babası Michael ile Susan'ın aklı daha bir karışır.
October 17, 2018
Another sparkly Christmas read and a fantastic edition to the series. I loved everything about this book and I simply couldn’t put it down. It gorgeous and full of Christmas magic and sparkle. One not to be missed.
April 11, 2023
J’ai beaucoup aimé ce 4eme volet. Alors que l’histoire de Mandy s’essoufflait un peu, on passe maintenant à un autre personnage, Susan, et une histoire totalement différente tout en retrouvant Mandy tout au long de l’histoire. C’était sympa de connaître un peu plus d’autres personnages et il me tarde de savoir ce que le 5eme volet nous réserve.
December 10, 2025
Le début ne me bottait pas vraiment, je n'avais pas l'impression d'être dans le bon livre pour la période de Noël, et finalement les touches de romances, d'espoir et quelques légères mésaventures m'ont conquises !
December 13, 2022
A light read, but not very Christmassy. Predicable ending but some unexpected fun parts within. I didn't warm to the main character much, although the main love interest was great fun. Won't be rushing to read others in the series.
December 10, 2025
le meilleur tome de la saga !!!!
December 13, 2024
3.5 c'était tellement mignon, que mon côté aigrie a pris le dessus vers la fin
November 29, 2018
This series is so lovely- you feel as though you are meeting familiar friends and sitting down to chat.
Susan is a teacher with a young son Jack. He loves visiting Hope Meadows and has an affinity with the animals. She agrees to go on a date with someone on the internet and on first glance she doesn't think that Douggie is a match for her. He is a children's illustrator and I loved the bit where he reads to the children He is such a sweetheart with a heart of gold- but we aren't sure whether that little spark of romance is going to ignite.
They are wonderful characters and the animals add such a depth to the stories . I can imagine spending time with the animals at the rescue centre and wanting to adopt them all.
Susan is a teacher with a young son Jack. He loves visiting Hope Meadows and has an affinity with the animals. She agrees to go on a date with someone on the internet and on first glance she doesn't think that Douggie is a match for her. He is a children's illustrator and I loved the bit where he reads to the children He is such a sweetheart with a heart of gold- but we aren't sure whether that little spark of romance is going to ignite.
They are wonderful characters and the animals add such a depth to the stories . I can imagine spending time with the animals at the rescue centre and wanting to adopt them all.
October 9, 2018
With thanks to Netgalley and Hodder and Staughton for this ARC in exchange for an open and honest review.
Snowflakes over Moon Cottage Cottage is the fourth book in the Hope Meadows series. This book is about another resident of Welford, single mum Susan and her son three year old Jack.
Susan had been looking for love on the internet but every man she liked ran when they heard about Jack. Susan had given up hope until she saw a profile for children's author Douglas Mccleod. When Douglas came to her nursery to the visit she kids she thought he was a loud buffoon. However Jack and the other children loved Douglas and his brilliant stories.
After some matchmaking from her best friend and local vet Mandy Hope, Susan saw a quieter side of Douglas when he sketched the rescue animals at Mandy`s rescue home Hope Meadow. On their first date Douglas gave Susan a gift of smelly camembert cheese and took her climbing but she had the time of her life. When Douglas found out that Susan was decorating Jack`s bedroom he painted a mural on the wall,
However her budding romance was thwarted when her ex and Jacks`s Dad Michael Chalk arrived back on the scene. Michael had left Susan when she became pregnant with Jack, his name was not on the birth certificate and had never met Jack. After Michael`s father died he explained he wanted to be a real dad to Jack. Despite her better judgement Susan was still attracted to Michael, however she also liked Douglas who was so unlike Michael. With the festive season approaching Susan had to decide which man to choose for her and Sam.
Ahh I love this series so much. Although the story was about Susan and Jack I was glad to read about Vet Mandy Hope and her rescue animals. Again the authors veterinary skills came into play when Mandy asked Jack to help her perform a hearing test on a deaf kitten. I shed a tear after the death of Coffee the dog who died peacefully of cancer.
I had a soft spot for Douglas who was both childlike but strong minded at the same time. I enjoyed the scene where Douglas and Susan herded some sheep away from a flooded field on horseback. I also loved the description of the Christmas party held in an old milking shed Douglas and Susan went too.
I enjoyed the nativity at the end of the book and shed a little tear when Jack received a surprise gift from Mandy. If this is the first book you have read in the series it can be easily read as a standalone series. I highly recommend this series.
September 24, 2018
This is a first for me by this author but won't be my last.
I didn't realise this was book four in the series, but enjoyed it none-the-less and will be looking for the previous books in the series.
Susan Collins is a single mum to four year old Jack, a teacher to a classroom full of nursery children.
She decides this Christmas is going to be about quality time with family, especially her young son Jack.
After a string of bad dates she's given up on love... well, that is until she meets a handsome children's author by the name of Douglas Macleod.
Douglas Macleod might not be Susan's usual type with his dishevelled appearance and bright red hair, but there's an undeniable spark between them.
Michael Chalk is Susan's ex and Jack's father who turns up on the scene wanting Jack (and Susan back).
Susan soon finds herself torn between the two men, but, with the class of schoolchildren she teaches making regular trips to local animal rescue centre Hope Meadows, Susan's certainly got plenty to keep her busy, especially as it's also Jacks favourite place to be.
So who will Susan and Jack be choosing to spend Christmas at Moon Cottage with this year?
The book is set at Christmas, and focuses on how difficult it can be with broken and blended families, and how to try and keep everyone happy... A feeling I know only too well.
A heart-warming romance with lots of cute animals at Christmas-time... what more could you ask for?
Thank-You Netgalley for my ARC.
I didn't realise this was book four in the series, but enjoyed it none-the-less and will be looking for the previous books in the series.
Susan Collins is a single mum to four year old Jack, a teacher to a classroom full of nursery children.
She decides this Christmas is going to be about quality time with family, especially her young son Jack.
After a string of bad dates she's given up on love... well, that is until she meets a handsome children's author by the name of Douglas Macleod.
Douglas Macleod might not be Susan's usual type with his dishevelled appearance and bright red hair, but there's an undeniable spark between them.
Michael Chalk is Susan's ex and Jack's father who turns up on the scene wanting Jack (and Susan back).
Susan soon finds herself torn between the two men, but, with the class of schoolchildren she teaches making regular trips to local animal rescue centre Hope Meadows, Susan's certainly got plenty to keep her busy, especially as it's also Jacks favourite place to be.
So who will Susan and Jack be choosing to spend Christmas at Moon Cottage with this year?
The book is set at Christmas, and focuses on how difficult it can be with broken and blended families, and how to try and keep everyone happy... A feeling I know only too well.
A heart-warming romance with lots of cute animals at Christmas-time... what more could you ask for?
Thank-You Netgalley for my ARC.
November 15, 2018
Animals, children and romance all make this story a perfect festive book. If you haven't read any other books in the series, like me, don't be put off, it's a great standalone read.
Single mum Susan has had enough of dating sites and nearly doesn't accept her latest date who definitely isn't her type. I love that Douglas is more like a Christmas elf than Prince Charming, but he has a good heart and cares for Susan and Jack and really that's all that matters. I disliked Michael from the beginning, weak and self- serving, you really want Susan to see through his false charm and looks.
Full of nativity plays, comical children's' behaviour and lovable rescue animals, this story is heartwarming with a sparkling romance that demonstrates the joy and poignancy of the festive period.
I received a copy of this book from Hodder&Stoughton via NetGalley in return for an honest review.
Single mum Susan has had enough of dating sites and nearly doesn't accept her latest date who definitely isn't her type. I love that Douglas is more like a Christmas elf than Prince Charming, but he has a good heart and cares for Susan and Jack and really that's all that matters. I disliked Michael from the beginning, weak and self- serving, you really want Susan to see through his false charm and looks.
Full of nativity plays, comical children's' behaviour and lovable rescue animals, this story is heartwarming with a sparkling romance that demonstrates the joy and poignancy of the festive period.
I received a copy of this book from Hodder&Stoughton via NetGalley in return for an honest review.
May 13, 2020
A cute book to read ... unfortunately I made the mistake of reading this series in wrong order due to not knowing the right order of them but nonetheless a really cute book if you’re a slightly romantic person and book reader
September 16, 2018
Fantastic, feel good, christmassy read!
Having read and loved the other books in this series which focused on a different main character, Mandy, I was worried this book wouldn't feel the same. However, this book evokes the same atmosphere and is a refreshing extension to the series.
I'd recommend this as a wonderful and relaxing romantic escape - with lots of added animal supporting characters!
Having read and loved the other books in this series which focused on a different main character, Mandy, I was worried this book wouldn't feel the same. However, this book evokes the same atmosphere and is a refreshing extension to the series.
I'd recommend this as a wonderful and relaxing romantic escape - with lots of added animal supporting characters!
November 3, 2018
Beautifully written, magical book! If you're a fan of Hallmark movies and Christmas romance, this is the book for you.
Many thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for my ARC. All opinions are my own.
Many thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for my ARC. All opinions are my own.
December 24, 2019
4.5 stars. Great heartwarming story. All the feels and a lovely novel for the holidays.
December 10, 2023
A cute cozy read
June 19, 2020
3 yıldızı sadece Douglas MacLeod için veriyorum. Zira kadın karakter nedense sinirlerimi bozdu. Ayrıca neden 4. kitabı çevirdiniz merak ediyorum ya?!
March 18, 2019
Really enjoyed it
February 1, 2019
I loved this one! The best so far in my opinion of the Hope Meadows series. Just delightful :-)
January 3, 2019
After several years of being single, having been busy raising her son Jack, Susan begins internet dating. After several disasters, she meets the exciting and lively Douglas. Susan and Douglas start to get on really well, but then Jack’s dad appears, bringing complications and mixed emotions.
This was a lovely, heart-warming Christmas story. The characters are interesting with quirky personalities and great chemistry. The characters and setting of the story are well-established from previous books. I hadn’t read any of the previous books, but that didn’t stop me enjoying the cast of characters from the quaint village of Welford. Animals play a big role in the story, Susan’s best friend Mandy being a vet, and little Jack’s love of animals is very sweet. I am an animal lover and must admit I’m hypersensitive when it comes to certain scenes with animals, so I found a couple of sections a little upsetting. These did added to the drama and character-development but I probably wouldn’t seek out more books with this setting.
One thing that did let the story down was the over-use of short sentences. It got quite distracting and spoilt the flow of the story quite a few times.
Overall, it’s a lovely romantic story about family, friendship and trust. Douglas is a wonderful character and his dates with Susan were lovely to read about.
A nice, cosy read.
This was a lovely, heart-warming Christmas story. The characters are interesting with quirky personalities and great chemistry. The characters and setting of the story are well-established from previous books. I hadn’t read any of the previous books, but that didn’t stop me enjoying the cast of characters from the quaint village of Welford. Animals play a big role in the story, Susan’s best friend Mandy being a vet, and little Jack’s love of animals is very sweet. I am an animal lover and must admit I’m hypersensitive when it comes to certain scenes with animals, so I found a couple of sections a little upsetting. These did added to the drama and character-development but I probably wouldn’t seek out more books with this setting.
One thing that did let the story down was the over-use of short sentences. It got quite distracting and spoilt the flow of the story quite a few times.
Overall, it’s a lovely romantic story about family, friendship and trust. Douglas is a wonderful character and his dates with Susan were lovely to read about.
A nice, cosy read.
January 25, 2019
I really enjoyed this instalment of this series. It was nice to have a fresh point of view of village life from a new protagonist. Although, the old favourite characters still featured heavily, this story centred around Susan and her search for love.
It was really interesting to learn more about Susan and Jack's back story , as they have been in all 3 previous books.
Douglas was a delightful character, he positively bounced off of the page with his bubbliness!
I'm really hoping there'll be more from this series soon!
** Thanks to Hodder & Stoughton, via NetGalley, for this ARC **
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It was really interesting to learn more about Susan and Jack's back story , as they have been in all 3 previous books.
Douglas was a delightful character, he positively bounced off of the page with his bubbliness!
I'm really hoping there'll be more from this series soon!
** Thanks to Hodder & Stoughton, via NetGalley, for this ARC **
For more reviews please visit: https://twiabblog.wixsite.com/theworl...
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