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The Spanish Garden
Petite, blonde Andie is running from a media scandal that threatens both her career as a garden designer and her relationship with fellow TV presenter Johnny. Miraculously, her grandmother's old house by the sea in Almeria, southern Spain, where she spent her holidays growing up, is available for rent, and she seeks solace and healing in the one place that's always felt like home.
But she's shocked to find that, after twenty years, the beautiful Mediterranean garden is now neglected and overgrown. Even worse, her booking fell through and now someone else is staying at Casa Higuera: a darkly brooding ex-flamenco dancer, Vicente, and his shy, oddly silent little son, Rafi.
After they dramatically rescue her from an attack by a wild boar in front of the house, a tentative bond is forged and she offers to repay their kindness by restoring the wilderness. She finds beauty, secrets and healing in the garden – will she also find love?
But she's shocked to find that, after twenty years, the beautiful Mediterranean garden is now neglected and overgrown. Even worse, her booking fell through and now someone else is staying at Casa Higuera: a darkly brooding ex-flamenco dancer, Vicente, and his shy, oddly silent little son, Rafi.
After they dramatically rescue her from an attack by a wild boar in front of the house, a tentative bond is forged and she offers to repay their kindness by restoring the wilderness. She finds beauty, secrets and healing in the garden – will she also find love?
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352 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 12, 2022
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About the author
Cherry Radford
8 books40 followersCherry Radford was a piano teacher at the Royal Ballet Junior School, a keyboard player in a band, and then a research optometrist at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London. She now lives in Almería, Spain.
Her first two novels, published by Indepenpress, were MEN DANCING (2011) and FLAMENCO BABY (2013). THE LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER'S DAUGHTER was published by Urbane Publications in April 2018.
THE SPANISH HOUSE (Aria Fiction / Head of Zeus) is the first of three novels set in the unspoilt Cabo de Gata region of Andalucía where she lives.
Her first two novels, published by Indepenpress, were MEN DANCING (2011) and FLAMENCO BABY (2013). THE LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER'S DAUGHTER was published by Urbane Publications in April 2018.
THE SPANISH HOUSE (Aria Fiction / Head of Zeus) is the first of three novels set in the unspoilt Cabo de Gata region of Andalucía where she lives.
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May 8, 2022
The Spanish Garden by Cherry Radford is a lovely story set in the Almeria region of Spain. This book is almost like a guidebook of the region and it’s clear that the author has first-hand knowledge of the area. The story is also lovely as well as the beautiful descriptions of the garden.
Andie is a garden designer and works on a television show called Challenging Gardens with her boyfriend, presenter, Johnny. When a scandal ensues with her boyfriend and his family, she decides she must lay low for a while. She retreats to Spain, where she used to spend summers with her beloved Grandmother, Grandie, working on her fabulous garden on the Almeria coast.
Andie was troubled when she found out that someone else was living in her Grandmothers home. Her parents sold the home, years ago, and it’s now an Air B&B. When she booked her stay, she made a mistake and didn’t confirm her reservation and found Vicente and his shy son, Rafi staying there. She finds a place nearby and decides she wants to spend her summer fixing up her Grandie’s garden, but first, she must get permission from Vicente, a former Flamenco dancer and now a recluse, who doesn’t want to talk to anyone.
The Spanish Garden was a fantastic stay on the Spanish Coast. I loved the details of the garden, and I wanted to explore the garden and all the pathways and little spots for lounging and taking the trail down to the sea.
This is a slow-burn romance, as neither Andie nor Vincente want a relationship. I really liked Vincente’s transformation from grumpy recluse to loving boyfriend and father. Vincente’s son, little Rafi was so cute, and adorable, and he was my favorite character. I also enjoyed the other side characters very much, the small but friendly ex-pat community was a fun bunch and I loved how they took Andie under their wing.
I recommend The Spanish House to anyone who loves a good romance and wants to armchair travel to Spain. I received a complimentary copy of this book. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
Andie is a garden designer and works on a television show called Challenging Gardens with her boyfriend, presenter, Johnny. When a scandal ensues with her boyfriend and his family, she decides she must lay low for a while. She retreats to Spain, where she used to spend summers with her beloved Grandmother, Grandie, working on her fabulous garden on the Almeria coast.
Andie was troubled when she found out that someone else was living in her Grandmothers home. Her parents sold the home, years ago, and it’s now an Air B&B. When she booked her stay, she made a mistake and didn’t confirm her reservation and found Vicente and his shy son, Rafi staying there. She finds a place nearby and decides she wants to spend her summer fixing up her Grandie’s garden, but first, she must get permission from Vicente, a former Flamenco dancer and now a recluse, who doesn’t want to talk to anyone.
The Spanish Garden was a fantastic stay on the Spanish Coast. I loved the details of the garden, and I wanted to explore the garden and all the pathways and little spots for lounging and taking the trail down to the sea.
This is a slow-burn romance, as neither Andie nor Vincente want a relationship. I really liked Vincente’s transformation from grumpy recluse to loving boyfriend and father. Vincente’s son, little Rafi was so cute, and adorable, and he was my favorite character. I also enjoyed the other side characters very much, the small but friendly ex-pat community was a fun bunch and I loved how they took Andie under their wing.
I recommend The Spanish House to anyone who loves a good romance and wants to armchair travel to Spain. I received a complimentary copy of this book. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
January 26, 2022
I picked this book up on a whim. The need for a summery place, especially during the current winter months was all the draw I needed. There were so many things within it that surprised me though. One being flamenco! During 2021, I happened to read Jo Thomas's Sunset Over The Cherry Orchard (a great book by the way), and flamenco was such a huge aspect of that book. It absolutely made it for me, and now I've been hooked on it ever since! The dance isn’t about how far and how fast you can shake your butt. It’s about passion, power, and tradition. All of this combined with the gardening and family dynamics, helped me to immerse myself into TSG’s storyline and the characters to a greater level.
Vicente (The Love Interest), Was my favorite. He had the whole grouchy thing going on but also as the story progressed, you find he is a very sweet guy. He had so many layers, and as the reader, you want to know more and more about him because of those layers.
Andie (Our Leading Lady), Is a character haunted by her past but uses the time she's given restoring her grandmother's garden as a source of redemption. Not only finding restoration within herself but bringing restoration to others as well. My favorite part about her character was that although she had many reasons to close off her heart she always seemed to keep it open to love.
This is a slow-burn romance, so if you don’t enjoy that, this may not be for you but, if you do, you'll enjoy it so much more for it. I also feel that any other type of romance would have taken away instead of enhanced. The author is able to balance everything and still give you a great story. The scenery described is so on point and so amazing, you’ll wanna go and see Spain for yourself. I enjoyed this very much, and I'm planning on picking up more books by this author soon.
Vicente (The Love Interest), Was my favorite. He had the whole grouchy thing going on but also as the story progressed, you find he is a very sweet guy. He had so many layers, and as the reader, you want to know more and more about him because of those layers.
Andie (Our Leading Lady), Is a character haunted by her past but uses the time she's given restoring her grandmother's garden as a source of redemption. Not only finding restoration within herself but bringing restoration to others as well. My favorite part about her character was that although she had many reasons to close off her heart she always seemed to keep it open to love.
This is a slow-burn romance, so if you don’t enjoy that, this may not be for you but, if you do, you'll enjoy it so much more for it. I also feel that any other type of romance would have taken away instead of enhanced. The author is able to balance everything and still give you a great story. The scenery described is so on point and so amazing, you’ll wanna go and see Spain for yourself. I enjoyed this very much, and I'm planning on picking up more books by this author soon.
March 20, 2022
When it all goes to ‘hell in a handbasket,’ Andrea Butts heads to the one place she knows she’ll be accepted without question; Casa Higuera. Once her grandmother’s home, it’s now a holiday rental and Andi is ecstatic to find it available on the dates she’s chosen. She’s looking forward to forgetting about the workplace and relationship drama and heading to Andalucia, Spain.
As is always the case when we’re on a trajectory to personal growth - there’s a wrench thrown into the plans. The house isn’t available. It’s rented by Vicente, a moody, ex-flamenco dancer dude with glasses and Jesus hair and his odd little boy, Rafi.
What would likely blow most of us out of the water, Andi takes it in stride and finds somewhere else. Just to make sure that the universe knows she’s on the path to rejuvenation, it plots her path to cross the path of a wild boar! When she’s gored, Vicente and Rafi are the ones who come to her rescue. This opens up an opportunity for Andi to repay his kindness and she’s able to restore his garden. It’s here the real healing takes place.
Although the barren, semi-desert Cabo de Gata Natural Park area of Almeria doesn’t appeal to me, the sunshine and warmth do, and I was looking forward to an easy, uplifting read to get my mind off world events. This is so much more than a slow-burn romance; it’s about secrets, rejuvenation, redemption, finding out more about one’s heritage, restoring beauty, healing, and appreciating kindness in others. It’s also about the healing power of horticulture.
The novel oozes authenticity; the author is hispanophile thanks to her half Spanish mother and she resides part of the year in Almeria and part in Sussex. You’ll probably notice she also loves flamenco - it runs through her books and in her blood! This is book 2 of a trilogy set in the Cabo de Gata coastal region of Andalucia. Book 3, Spanish Cove, is due in summer 2022.
If you aren’t pulled in by the gorgeous cover, you’ll be swept away by the Spanish infusion and will definitely feel those slow, lazy days of summer captured between the pages.
I was gifted this advance copy by Cherry Radford, Head of Zeus, Aria, and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.
As is always the case when we’re on a trajectory to personal growth - there’s a wrench thrown into the plans. The house isn’t available. It’s rented by Vicente, a moody, ex-flamenco dancer dude with glasses and Jesus hair and his odd little boy, Rafi.
What would likely blow most of us out of the water, Andi takes it in stride and finds somewhere else. Just to make sure that the universe knows she’s on the path to rejuvenation, it plots her path to cross the path of a wild boar! When she’s gored, Vicente and Rafi are the ones who come to her rescue. This opens up an opportunity for Andi to repay his kindness and she’s able to restore his garden. It’s here the real healing takes place.
Although the barren, semi-desert Cabo de Gata Natural Park area of Almeria doesn’t appeal to me, the sunshine and warmth do, and I was looking forward to an easy, uplifting read to get my mind off world events. This is so much more than a slow-burn romance; it’s about secrets, rejuvenation, redemption, finding out more about one’s heritage, restoring beauty, healing, and appreciating kindness in others. It’s also about the healing power of horticulture.
The novel oozes authenticity; the author is hispanophile thanks to her half Spanish mother and she resides part of the year in Almeria and part in Sussex. You’ll probably notice she also loves flamenco - it runs through her books and in her blood! This is book 2 of a trilogy set in the Cabo de Gata coastal region of Andalucia. Book 3, Spanish Cove, is due in summer 2022.
If you aren’t pulled in by the gorgeous cover, you’ll be swept away by the Spanish infusion and will definitely feel those slow, lazy days of summer captured between the pages.
I was gifted this advance copy by Cherry Radford, Head of Zeus, Aria, and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.
February 1, 2022
This is the type of book I would generally love. Facing disasters both at work and in her love life, television gardener Andie jumps at the chance to flee England to go to Spain and the tiny Mediterranean coastal town she often visited as a child. Andie’s grandmother had retired there and created a spectacular garden. Sadly, the home was sold by Andie’s parents following her grandmother’s death, and this is the first time Andie has been back.
The garden is overgrown and untended and Vicente, the flamenco dancer tenant, is unfriendly and temperamental. But Andie eventually convinces him to allow her to coax the garden back to life. As she begins to create a new life for herself on the Spanish coast, will she also open her heart to discovering secrets from the past and welcoming new love?
The novel started out strong, and the author lives in the region and knows it well and I enjoyed the Spanish words sprinkled throughout. The story started falling flat for me mid-way after a promising open. I didn’t feel I really knew Andie or the quite large cast of characters who surround her in her new life. It unfolded pleasantly, but I didn’t encounter much tension or internal exploration that I think would have strengthened the novel and allowed me to feel more of a connection to Andie.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this novel, in exchange for an honest review.
The garden is overgrown and untended and Vicente, the flamenco dancer tenant, is unfriendly and temperamental. But Andie eventually convinces him to allow her to coax the garden back to life. As she begins to create a new life for herself on the Spanish coast, will she also open her heart to discovering secrets from the past and welcoming new love?
The novel started out strong, and the author lives in the region and knows it well and I enjoyed the Spanish words sprinkled throughout. The story started falling flat for me mid-way after a promising open. I didn’t feel I really knew Andie or the quite large cast of characters who surround her in her new life. It unfolded pleasantly, but I didn’t encounter much tension or internal exploration that I think would have strengthened the novel and allowed me to feel more of a connection to Andie.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this novel, in exchange for an honest review.
September 13, 2022
Romance in Andalucía
“…there’s an undisclosed paradise going on in Almería.” says Andie’s friend Shefali when she drops in to visit her friend. And there, in a way, you have it. The setting is always tangibly accessible in this novel and Andalucía’s beauty rises from the pages.
Andie is a presenter on a gardening programme on British TV. She is having a thing with one of her co-presenters – totally hush hush, of course – but a traumatic event soon has her beetling to Andalucía, to take stock and to reconnect with her grandmother – Grandie, who has long since passed away – but her house, Casa Higuera, is still there. She believes she has sealed a rental deal on it but arrives to find it is already occupied by Vicente and his seven year old son.
Andie is set on restoring the garden, which her grandmother created, now fully overgrown, and persuades Vicente to let her get on with her project. With his dark eyes and man bun, he is the epitome of the Spanish heartthrob, but upon meeting him, he is particularly monotone and terse.
Throw in an encounter with a wild boar and some flamenco and the story gathers energy and pace as the characters crack on with their lives.
This is a lovely novel to transport the reader to sunny Southern Spain, with friendship and passion at the heart, and a touch of horticulture.
“…there’s an undisclosed paradise going on in Almería.” says Andie’s friend Shefali when she drops in to visit her friend. And there, in a way, you have it. The setting is always tangibly accessible in this novel and Andalucía’s beauty rises from the pages.
Andie is a presenter on a gardening programme on British TV. She is having a thing with one of her co-presenters – totally hush hush, of course – but a traumatic event soon has her beetling to Andalucía, to take stock and to reconnect with her grandmother – Grandie, who has long since passed away – but her house, Casa Higuera, is still there. She believes she has sealed a rental deal on it but arrives to find it is already occupied by Vicente and his seven year old son.
Andie is set on restoring the garden, which her grandmother created, now fully overgrown, and persuades Vicente to let her get on with her project. With his dark eyes and man bun, he is the epitome of the Spanish heartthrob, but upon meeting him, he is particularly monotone and terse.
Throw in an encounter with a wild boar and some flamenco and the story gathers energy and pace as the characters crack on with their lives.
This is a lovely novel to transport the reader to sunny Southern Spain, with friendship and passion at the heart, and a touch of horticulture.
March 31, 2022
I did enjoy the stunning Spanish setting and community feel around Andie's stay in Almeria and the Flamenco culture.
The book starts well with an introduction of characters, intrigue and starting to get to know the real Andie, but then further on it seemed to unravel a bit to me. I couldn't picture Andie as a character other than a small lady in shorts and her relationship with Vincente seemed to jump around a lot without a real feeling of chemistry or a mutual bond beyond the scenes when Rafi is there. I did love the character of Rafi and his storyline, but some of the language used to describe him (as a neurodiverse character) did make me wince a bit. I did get confused a few times who a few of the characters were because there's quite a few to remember.
All in all I found it a pleasant read but one that just didn't grab my emotions or round up as neatly as I'd hoped in the second half.
The book starts well with an introduction of characters, intrigue and starting to get to know the real Andie, but then further on it seemed to unravel a bit to me. I couldn't picture Andie as a character other than a small lady in shorts and her relationship with Vincente seemed to jump around a lot without a real feeling of chemistry or a mutual bond beyond the scenes when Rafi is there. I did love the character of Rafi and his storyline, but some of the language used to describe him (as a neurodiverse character) did make me wince a bit. I did get confused a few times who a few of the characters were because there's quite a few to remember.
All in all I found it a pleasant read but one that just didn't grab my emotions or round up as neatly as I'd hoped in the second half.
July 23, 2022
This is a very good book. It's a great summer read as it is so lighthearted and a easy to follow and laid back story. I just love reading books like this what relaxing on summer break. It had such a wonderful storyline that had me emmursed in Spanish culture. It is a fantastic escapist book. As I became more involved in the story I almost felt like I was there instead of rainy UK. I just loved the characters development as it gave me that warm tingerly feeling. This book was delight to read and I look forward to reading more from this author. I definitely recommend this book to all those in search for a nice relaxing slow paced Woman's fiction book to wind away the hours. I just had to mention I loved the real sense of family and community this book contains.
Many thanks to the author and publishers for creating such a wonderful summer read.
Many thanks to the author and publishers for creating such a wonderful summer read.
June 14, 2022
Thank you to NetGalley, the publishing house and the author for the opportunity to read an advance reader copy of this book in return for a review based upon my honest opinion.
I love the way this author writes. Her stories always leave me smiling,, her description of San Jose has any wanting to visit Spain so badly. I want to sit on the sandy beaches, and I would love to see Grandie’s garden. It sounds absolutely gorgeous.
As her life crumbles, Andie decides to go to San Jose and wants to see her Grandie’s garden, her Grandie and her spent a lot of time working on the garden and just being together. She decides to take a month and just go. Andie’s feels that her relationship with her boyfriend Johnny is over, when she realizes he has been lying to her.
When Andie gets to San Jose where she had wanted to rent was not available all of a sudden and chance of staying somewhere else. She decides to walk out to see her grandie’s place from a distance but ends up injured and is rescued by a handsome stranger. A series of events lead to her working on her grandmothers garden and maybe even finding love herself.
A lovely book and I look forward to the next one, which is already in my Tbr pile.
I love the way this author writes. Her stories always leave me smiling,, her description of San Jose has any wanting to visit Spain so badly. I want to sit on the sandy beaches, and I would love to see Grandie’s garden. It sounds absolutely gorgeous.
As her life crumbles, Andie decides to go to San Jose and wants to see her Grandie’s garden, her Grandie and her spent a lot of time working on the garden and just being together. She decides to take a month and just go. Andie’s feels that her relationship with her boyfriend Johnny is over, when she realizes he has been lying to her.
When Andie gets to San Jose where she had wanted to rent was not available all of a sudden and chance of staying somewhere else. She decides to walk out to see her grandie’s place from a distance but ends up injured and is rescued by a handsome stranger. A series of events lead to her working on her grandmothers garden and maybe even finding love herself.
A lovely book and I look forward to the next one, which is already in my Tbr pile.
May 16, 2022
Really enjoyed the story about Andie's trip to Spain to revisit the house her grandmother lived in and the lovely gardens.
Beautifully written as you would expect with great characterisation and descriptions, such that I felt I was actually present with the characters.
This is the first novel by Cherry Radford i’ve read and i'm looking forward to reading 'The Spanish Cove' next.
Beautifully written as you would expect with great characterisation and descriptions, such that I felt I was actually present with the characters.
This is the first novel by Cherry Radford i’ve read and i'm looking forward to reading 'The Spanish Cove' next.
May 16, 2022
This book is amazing. Begins in England then moves to Almeria in Spain. A story of Andie who is a gardener and when her life gets complicated she goes to Spain to find her grandmothers old house and garden. A story of love , gardening and beautiful settings . I read it in Mojcar ( Almeria ) . It is a must beautiful read. Can not praise it enough.
July 10, 2022
This is the second of Cherry's books I've read and enjoyed. Great characters an engaging storyline and a beautiful setting described in such in depth detail.
April 25, 2022
A wonderful book to be transported to a sunny climate when you are reading it in cloudy bleak skies.
A very easy read with wonderful characters and great description used in all areas. I found this a real page turner and will be reading other books by this author.
A very easy read with wonderful characters and great description used in all areas. I found this a real page turner and will be reading other books by this author.
February 1, 2022
Beautifully descripted slow burn romance. Another very enjoyable book by Cherry Radford The cover totally drew me in such lovely colour.. Thank you netgalley for the advance copy
April 27, 2022
🌺BOOK REVIEW!🌺
The Spanish Garden by Cherry Radford
Release Date: May 12. 2022
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Meet Andi, a sweet British television gardener as she escapes a media scandal in England. She heads to her grandmothers old home in Almeria Spain. To the garden that made her who she is today. Chasing memories (and chasing some answers for the future), she finds that the house is being rented to a quiet, moody, ex-flamenco dancer, Vicete and his young son Raf.
When a wild boar accident thrusts them together, Andi has a chance to rebuild the worn down garden of her past, and maybe a new path to her future.
This is a heartwarming book full of self discovery, friendship, womanhood, and love.
🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸
Thank you to @netgalley for the opportunity to read this before it is published!
This book is a whole lot of fuzzy feelings between covers. I haven’t read a lot of heartwarming love stories lately, and this was just so lovely. I loved joining Andi in her ride to find herself and to ultimately fall in love with her life in Spain. The book is so vividly written, I felt like I was in the garden with her. I am so happy I randomly chose this one. It was such an amazing feel good ride. If you need some good, Mediterranean vibes, pick this one up later in may.
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The Spanish Garden by Cherry Radford
Release Date: May 12. 2022
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Meet Andi, a sweet British television gardener as she escapes a media scandal in England. She heads to her grandmothers old home in Almeria Spain. To the garden that made her who she is today. Chasing memories (and chasing some answers for the future), she finds that the house is being rented to a quiet, moody, ex-flamenco dancer, Vicete and his young son Raf.
When a wild boar accident thrusts them together, Andi has a chance to rebuild the worn down garden of her past, and maybe a new path to her future.
This is a heartwarming book full of self discovery, friendship, womanhood, and love.
🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸
Thank you to @netgalley for the opportunity to read this before it is published!
This book is a whole lot of fuzzy feelings between covers. I haven’t read a lot of heartwarming love stories lately, and this was just so lovely. I loved joining Andi in her ride to find herself and to ultimately fall in love with her life in Spain. The book is so vividly written, I felt like I was in the garden with her. I am so happy I randomly chose this one. It was such an amazing feel good ride. If you need some good, Mediterranean vibes, pick this one up later in may.
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November 21, 2022
Cherry Radford’s latest novel The Spanish Garden is a beautiful slow burn romance set in Almeria, southern Spain. Through horticulture we learn it’s healing power and we learn that flamenco dancing is about passion, power, and tradition. Radford includes a music playlist this enhances the immersion of being in Spain.
This story had a few unexpected twists and turns that were heartwarming.
If you are looking for a fun light holiday read this is your perfect read. You can sit and relax and imagine that you are living your best life in Spain.
This story had a few unexpected twists and turns that were heartwarming.
If you are looking for a fun light holiday read this is your perfect read. You can sit and relax and imagine that you are living your best life in Spain.
November 2, 2023
This is another book I want to give 3 1/2 stars too. 3 seems too stingy and 4 is too much. These books are lovely to listen to and light hearted. But this is the 2nd book from this author that I feel has fallen short on building the romance. It feels too platonic and doesn't build well for me. However I did enjoy it overall.
As a plant person I wish the narrator would stop saying Agave wrong and changing that part way through to say it wrong in another way 😬.
As a plant person I wish the narrator would stop saying Agave wrong and changing that part way through to say it wrong in another way 😬.
April 5, 2022
This book starts well and then it becomes quite slow and I struggled to keep on reading. I loved the descriptions but wasn't a fan of the characters.
Not my cup of tea
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
Not my cup of tea
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
February 27, 2022
Thank you for the advanced copy in exchange for honest review.
I liked the story but wasn't able to fully feel pulled in. It was written well but I wasn't able to connect.
I liked the story but wasn't able to fully feel pulled in. It was written well but I wasn't able to connect.
October 28, 2022
Set in sunny Spain, made me immediately want to visit and see this lovely area for myself.
June 25, 2023
A thoroughly enjoyable, light read. Loved it.
August 26, 2023
A real page turner that kept me hooked all the way through.
September 30, 2023
3.8/5⭐️ a light hearted, laid back read to end my summer reading.
August 21, 2024
4.5 - good but the ending was rushed! Would have liked the epilogue expanded as it was a very pleasant conclusion.
Love the way it describes beautiful Andalusia <3
Love the way it describes beautiful Andalusia <3
January 16, 2025
Enjoyed The Spanish Garden, it was easy to read with likeable characters and not slushy🙂 definitely looking forward to reading the others in the series.
October 11, 2022
Andie is a TV landscape designer but a publicised scandal has put her career and relationship with fellow presenter Johnny.in jeopardy.
She decides to rent an old house in Southern Spain which used to belong to her grandmother only to find the beautifully landscaped gardens overgrown and forgotten.
Andie arrives to find the house has been double booked by Vincente, a flemenco dancer, and his son Rafi, not the best first impression but Andie offers to restore the garden to its former glory and their tentative friendship begins.
Backdrop of overgrown hillsides, azure blue sea and friendships forging, with a touch of intrigue and adventure a fabulous summer read.
She decides to rent an old house in Southern Spain which used to belong to her grandmother only to find the beautifully landscaped gardens overgrown and forgotten.
Andie arrives to find the house has been double booked by Vincente, a flemenco dancer, and his son Rafi, not the best first impression but Andie offers to restore the garden to its former glory and their tentative friendship begins.
Backdrop of overgrown hillsides, azure blue sea and friendships forging, with a touch of intrigue and adventure a fabulous summer read.
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