Romance blossoms under the stars in this feelgood love story for fans of Milly Johnson and Heidi Swain. Lily Harper is an events organiser, but her neat, ordered world has just exploded. First she lost her job, then she lost her fiancé. Her five-year plan is looking increasingly shaky. Lost and lonely, Lily heads home to her childhood village, and accepts the position of live-in housekeeper at … accepts the position of live-in housekeeper at the grand but welcoming Willow Tree Hall. It’s not exactly her dream job – Lily is more used to arranging parties than pantries – but at least she’s working.
Her first task is to arrange the Willow Tree Hall summer fete. Lily is in her element, writing to-do lists and organising bunting and baking – until her old flame Jack Carter turns up in the village. Lily hasn’t seen Jack in over ten years, when he sped off on his motorbike, taking with him the pieces of her broken heart.
Lily vowed she would never forgive him. But as Willow Tree Hall weaves its magic, Lily finds she might just give Jack a second chance after all…
Full of warmth, tears, love and laughter, this is a gripping romance for fans of Heidi Swain and Philippa Ashley.
What readers are saying about Willow Tree Hall:
‘A sympathetically heart-warming story about family, loyalty, love and friendship … I look forward to reading more in the series’ Donna Orrock, NetGalley.
‘I absolutely adored this book. Felt like a proper fairytale’ Natasha Potter, NetGalley.
‘A wonderful, enchanting story … I am very much looking forward to reading further stories in this series’ Lis Beasley, NetGalley.
‘A beautiful and exquisite read. I couldn’t put it down. Loved it’ Karen Whittard, NetGalley.
‘A delightful book of new beginnings and hope, I really enjoyed this one!’ Books, Books and More Books.
‘I never knew that a book had the power to make me feel calm. Until now. Not only is A House to Mend a Broken Heart true to its title storyline wise, for the duration of this novel it became A Story to Soothe a Painful Body’ Kaisha Holloway, Netgalley.
‘Delightful! … A well written, relaxing, and thoroughly enjoyable read’ Kathleen Gray, NetGalley.
‘A brilliant, uplifting mix of romance, drama and fun. Recommended!’ Agi Klar, NetGalley.
‘Full of warmth it really is a delightful read!’ Rae Reads.
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Moonlight Kisses at Willow Tree Hall (The Willow Tree Hall Series Book 4) by Alison Sherlock works as a great stand alone romance read.
Lily Harper is an event planner extraordinaire! Her attention to details is impeccable and a neat freak to add. She has her life in order until she loses her job, and this was not in her plans at all. Trying to get back on her feet, she goes back to her hometown village where se finds a not so ideal job at the Willow Tree Hall as a live-in housekeeper.
Coming back home also means the possibility of rekindling old flames. Enter Jack Carter, the heartbreaker and bad-boy. Will Lily find the heart to forgive him and move forward from a painful past?
One great thing about a hometown village that I fell in love with are the amusing cast of characters and very interesting side plots. As a city girl, there is nothing more exciting for me than to read about the English country side.
Alison Sherlock’s writing style is one that will keep your face plastered in a wide grin that kept me interested and those pages turning. I love that even the mundane of everyday country life, Sherlock was able to present in a very heartwarming and loving way. This was a great, easy and relaxing read for me that was lighthearted and simply amusing.
I highly recommend this book for a sweet romance, great characters, amazing dialogue and a funny read that will keep your heart fluttering.
Willow tree hall and the surrounding village sounds like the perfect place to visit. I really enjoyed this book and all the interesting characters! Loved the story! Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the early copy
Favorite Quotes:
‘Paddling pool time,’ she said, with a grunt. ‘Which at least will replace the horror of bath time. And then bedtime followed swiftly by gin o’clock.’
‘How marvellous,’ said the woman, giving Jack a once over that would make anyone blush. ‘Is that flashy car yours? How I do like a man with a fast-running motor!’ ‘Thank you,’ said Jack, his mouth twitching into a smile. Aunt Rose had to be at least seventy years old and was dressed in a very fashionable dress, jacket and matching hat from which protruded a large feather in the same hot pink colour. Sam sighed. ‘I’d like to say that you get used to my aunt’s flirting but don’t assume that you have to.’ ‘My darling nephew, I do not flirt!’ said Rose, with a throaty chuckle. ‘I merely stun and disarm.’
‘Men!’ said Rose, rolling her eyes. ‘They’re just too awful but oh! L’amour! Who can resist them? Now, have you tried Tinder? I mean, you get a few freaks obviously but the sex is marvellous!’
‘You’ve put on a pound or two, haven’t you, chubby?’ ‘Stress eating,’ the man told him, taking a step backward. ‘Mind you, that’s nothing compared to your grey hairs.’ ‘It’s being famous again,’ said Mick, rubbing his grey sideburns which he’d missed with the hair dye. ‘People wanting money everywhere I look. Vultures, the lot of them.’ ‘Poor you,’ said the stranger in a sympathetic tone. ‘You really enjoyed those years being has-beens after all, eh?’
My Review:
I’m continuing to enjoy my stay in the quaint little village of Cranley and the extensive grounds of Willow Tree Hall. This installment was considerably more angst-ridden than the last with significant career, personal, and family stressors present for the two new main characters of Lily and Jack, who both separately find themselves unemployed and back in their small village after more than a decade apart. Despite the heavier issues and concerns covered, Ms. Sherlock thoughtfully and shrewdly provided comic relief often through the always effervescent and outrageous flirting of great-aunt Rose. Aunt Rose continued to delight and entertain with her feisty attitude and joie de vivre. I aspire to be as cool at any age as Aunt Rose in her seventies. Although, there were several other oddly enticing and idiosyncratic visitors bringing in smirk-worth levity as well. I am enjoying my travels to this busy little hamlet and look forward to more adventures there.
New additions to my Brit Word List include budge up – to move over, make room for others; and scrumping – stealing apples from someone else’s orchard.
This is a lovely, heartwarming story that captures your attention and was hard to put down once I’d started it. It’s a second chance romance, Lily and Jack met when they were teenagers but things didn’t work out and they lost touch with each other. Lily finds herself back home , living with her parents after her relationship ends unexpectedly.fate steps in and she ends up working at Willow tree hall as it’s new housekeeper. Fate sends Jack back home to try and organise the purchase of the hall for his business associate, who wants to establish it as a high end hotel. Jack previously knew Sam and Wil, the owners grandsons, from attending the same private school, where they became friends. He reunites with Lily here too and they are both fighting their mutual and obvious attraction for each other. Both are dealing with issues involving letting people close to them. It’s ultimately an uplifting, feel good book and I would recommend it.
I received this copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review