Thank you to Netgalley for a copy of this arc.

4.5 Stars
I was delighted to return to this charming series—Sharon Booth creates such an atmospheric world, full of quirky characters and ghostly mystery. The story blends cozy vibes with deeper emotional moments, making it a truly engaging read. Shona is a brilliant heroine, and Max is the perfect swoon-worthy match in a slow-burn romance that had me hooked. The setting feels alive, the cover art is beautiful, and the sense of community is heartwarming. While I wish there had been a bit more background on returning characters, this sequel was magical and left me hoping for more.

I love a book full of ghosts, and this story did not disappoint. Definitely a cute and cozy read, but I'm glad I read it in the summertime. It was the perfect start to the fall spooky season.

This was such a fun read! It is a cozy mystery with hints of magic. I could not put this book down and I would highly recommend it.

"Loving Spirits at the Vintage Teashop" is a feel-good novel with a unique blend of cozy romance and supernatural mystery. The story is set in the charming Cotswold village of Rowan Vale, where a ghostly great-aunt, Polly, adds a touch of mischief and warmth.

The Cotswold village setting is beautifully described, creating a sense of nostalgia and charm. The intriguing premise and ghostly mystery kept me invested

The dual-layered mystery is a standout feature, as the protagonist uncovers the truth behind Polly's decades-old murder and its unexpected link to Max, a newcomer tracing his grandfather's wartime past. The slow reveal of secrets gives the book its emotional core and keeps readers engaged in the story. I liked it so much I preordered book 3.

I requested and received an advance readers copy from Boldwood Books and NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Another fun read by Sharon Booth. It doesn't matter whether you believe in ghosts or not read this one in the 'spirit' (pun intended!) it was written - enjoyable escapism.

Rowan Vale is an English Cotswolds living museum tourist attraction - only there are quite a few non-living residents hanging around as well, so when Shona, who grew up in the village, and now runs the 1940s themed tea shop, not everyone is aware that she also has her great-aunt Polly (deceased) there to help (hinder?) her.

In order to bring visitors (and much needed money) to the Living Museum, a 1940s weekend event is planned - which should be a good thing for the residents (past and present) and the village as a whole, but, of course, complications of various sorts arise...

I was a little bewildered at first as I wasn't sure who the narrator was - maybe Shona should have introduced herself to the reader? (Or did I miss something?) And in a few places the pace slowed a little, but no matter, this was an enjoyable read.

This is the second in the series Kindred Spirits at Harling Hall, and can be read as a standalone, but far better to start at the beginning.

**** 4 stars

A return visit to the Cotswold village of Rowan Vale and its unusual inhabitants. Shona grew up in the village running the tea shop that used to be owned by her great aunt Polly. She still lives there, though as a ghost.
Both Shona and Polly become unsettled when n Max arrives in the village to find out more about his grandfather and in doing so bring tragic secrets to light.
A lovely return to this cosy easy to read tale set in the quintessential English village.

I absolutely ADORE THIS series! So much, in fact, I've pre-order the third book due out in September 2025. And it's a Christmas themed story!!! Ahhh! I cannot wait.

As for this second installment, it was perfect. Again. I want to move to Rowan Vale. It's like .. Stars Hollow with ghosts. In England. This book followed the (after) life of Polly, war widow was murdered in the late 1940's as well as the current life of her great (great) nice, Shona. There was a good deal of mystery here and I honestly, did not see the twist coming. The romance as well was just lovely, slow paced and sweet. Again, just like the first book, I can't recommend this book enough. I did a mixture of kindle and audio book and both were FANTASTIC.

This book was a fun little adventure. It was interesting to see the dynamics between the current residents and the ghosts of the town. It took me a while to get through the first half of the book there were a lot of characters I just couldn’t keep track of. However towards the end it was easier to understand who was who. I did like the mystery portion with trying to find out who killed Aunt Polly, and why she was so secretive about the whole situation. There were a lot of parts that were dragged on and it made me feel a little disconnected to the story overall. Towards the end you are left with a heartwarming feeling and if you are looking for something light this would be the book for you!

Unfortunately was a dnf for me. I just didn't gel with the book. Might be because it's a 2nd book and I didn't realise that when I requested it. Nothing glaringly wrong with it just not for me.

Loving Spirits at the Vintage Teashop is book #2 in the Ghosts of Rowan Vale series by Sharon Booth.

Rowan Vale is an interesting place. The town is populated with the living and ghosts. Shona runs the village tea shop and the ghost of her great-aunt Polly lives there. In order to draw tourists, the village is hosting a 1940s-themed weekend. It is complicated because Polly was murdered in 1948 and a newcomer is comes to find out about is grandfather who was a PoW. I was pulled into this story and couldn’t put it down. I have purchased the first book so I can catch up on the series while waiting for the next one to come out.

Thank you to the author, Boldwood Books, and NetGalley for the Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) copy of this book and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

I had not read the first book in this series but didn't have a hard time catching up on what had happened, and will go back and read the first book now. The town of Rowan Vale was delightful & charming, as was the cast of characters. There was just enough going on beneath the surface to keep my head engaged along with my heart being pulled along by the cozy story.

Though I enjoyed reading this book. It wasn’t really for me. I personally didn’t enjoy the ghostly aspect of the story.

Light cosy ghost mystery set in cute British village.
This will appeal to the chick lit fans, with a lot of the village life trope, family life, 1940s era history and cold case mystery with a dash of romance.
I love ghosts so I was curious, but I hadn't realised this was a second volume so I was less implicated than lots of readers are at that stage.
I found there was a lot of exposition in the book and it was slow paced and over-explained. The voice was a little bland, which means it's a quicker read, but not an addictive one. Not really my thing.

I was delighted to return to Harling Hall to read “Loving Spirits at the Vintage Tea Shop”. Harling Hall is a wonderful old house set in a beautiful estate and historic village. However it has a big secret. The residents are not all alive. Some are ghosts who have died on the estate or returned there.

Very few people other than their relatives can see or hear them. The owner of the Hall and Estate must be able to see and communicate effectively with them. In the first book of the series we meet Callie who unexpectedly has to take the reins as owner because only she can see all the ghosts.

In this book Callie has decided to run a 1940’s themed week. She has the blessing to go ahead by most of the residents and workers, both living and dead but it also sets old memories alight, ones that were intended to stay hidden. They say time heals, but only if you acknowledge the pain of the past.

During this visit to the estate we get to know Shona the Manager of the Tearooms, her family and their lovely ghost Aunt Polly. Through both Shona and Polly we see hearts opened up to past misery but through the comfort of friendship and love they begin to heal.

As with Kindred Spirits, Loving Spirits at the Vintage Tea Shop is definitely a cosy read full of nostalgia and unique sometimes lovable characters, both living and dead, with relatable traits, people who I have enjoyed getting to know. The mysteries, underlying emotion and romance to the story adds to it’s appeal.

This is a sweet story of a small village populated by both humans and ghosts! For most of the residents, the humans can only see and interact with the ghosts of their family members. This is the second in the series. I haven't read the first, and there is enough explanation that I didn't need to to enjoy this story, but I do want to go back and read the first! The story is written from the perspectives of Shona, the current manager of the town's tea shop, and her great aunt Polly, who is a ghost. There is mystery surrounding Polly's death, and a potential romance for Shona. Overall a fun, cosy read!

This is the second book in the Ghost of Rowan Vale series and this focuses on the teashop and its inhabitants in the small reenacted village.

This reminds me of the TV series, Ghosts. Loving Spirits is the story of Shona who is running the teashop and Max who is the village to find out more about his PoW grandfather. At the centre of the mystery is Shona’s great aunt, Polly, who was murdered in the village.

It started a bit slow and random but when the action picked up, there was no stopping it. I enjoyed this a bit more than the first book because of the mystery. It was interesting coming up with various theories about the murder.

I love the slow pace of the village life and it was interesting getting to know the resident ghosts and their stories.

Told from two points of view, Shona and Polly, readers are taken on a reminiscence of wartime Britain, the effects of the war both on the locals and prisoners.

I enjoyed the budding romance between Shona and Max and I can’t wait to read more about the residents of this unique village.

Beautiful and such a lighthearted read with a focus on community, making it an enjoyable and comforting read. If you're looking for something uplifting and easy to get lost in with a hot drink, pick it up and cozy up. Loved it.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Sharon Booth for providing me with a complimentary digital ARC for Loving Spirits at the Vintage Teashop coming out June 25, 2025. The honest opinions expressed in this review are my own.

I really enjoyed the first book so I was excited to receive a second book in the series. I really love cozy stories. I love supernatural themed books. I’m not sure what was missing for me. I liked the story, but I didn’t feel the same as I did with the first book. I would definitely read other books by this author though.

What a delightful and refreshing concept for a book. This is book 2 in the Ghosts of Rowan Vale series. I didn't actually realise this when I requested a copy. Whilst I think the books can be read as a stand alone it would have been nice to have the background from the frst book. I enjoyed this, so will probably go back and read it. Cosy style mystery is nothing usually something I would read but I was intreagued with the idea that village of Rowan Vale is ran as a museum where the current villagers live alongside the ghosts of old residents.

Shona runs the villages 1940's themed teashop which was once owned by her Aunt Polly, who was by far my favourite character in the book. Aunt Polly is a ghost, but still has a wicked sense of humour and creates mischeif. She frequently visits the family home and catches up with the current generation, some of who have the gift of sight. What a wonderful though that would be if it were possible for some of us in real life.

I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to those who enjoy romance, mystery or the vintage era.

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Okay- I initially got this as an eARC and I must admit it took me a bit to finally get a review BECAUSE I loved it so much that I had to stop myself and read the previous book 😅
Yes, I think you can read out of order but TRUST ME, you’ll enjoy the first one AND enjoy the second one even more.
So cute!!