I always enjoy a bit of escapism from Trisha Ashley and this another instalment to enjoy...warm, witty and well worth reading. Highly recommend.

Really enjoyable read. Good characters and a Good story. Well worth a read. Think others will enjoy.

I love Trisha's books, particularly the northern settings, the warmth of the characters and the well researched settings. There are also links to previous books/characters, although the novel is stand alone, no need to have read the previous books to enjoy this one. This book is like a warm hug!

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for an advance ARC of this book.

A romcom from Trisha Ashley always guarantees a slice of escapism and I have read many and enjoyed them all - 'The House of Hopes and Dreams' is no exception. Engaging, quirky characters and a roll along storyline with a narrative that nicely gels. Enjoyable.

Starting with the front cover of the hardback, I love the cover! The illustration is gorgeous - it looks like a dream home I would choose. Marry that with the synopsis and I know that, yet again, Trisha Ashley has a best seller on her hands, a fantastic read that I will devour very quickly (which is a good job as my copy got caught up in the snow delay) and I will love it and keep thinking about the characters, the location and the storyline for weeks to come. And, of course, I was not disappointed!
The House of Hopes and Dreams is a combination of two stories; where the narrative swaps between the past and the present as we hear the history of Mossby, the home recently inherited by Carey Revell, and the story of Angelica Arrowsmith, a life long friend of Carey. I don't want to tell anymore of the story as I was my blog readers to pick up a copy of 'The House of Hope and Dreams' and enjoy the story as it evolves. You will not be disappointed.
I am a huge fan of Trisha Ashley, I have loved all of her books and often recommend them to friends and family who have also become fans. This story has everything, there is Trisha's great humour, but it is all within a great story, one that will stand the test of time. The characters are lovable. At the start, I felt sorry for Angel, who has recently lost her long term partner, however because they were not married, she was not entitled to a share of his estate, and his relatives did not want to share, however Angel soon takes matters in her own hands and walks away with her assets (including her own portfolio of stained glass work using traditional techniques) and shapes her own destiny with the help of Carey. I really liked the second voice of this story, the historical characters, where we learnt lots about Mossby and also the traditional glass workers techniques.

I recommend this book to all my blog readers as a must read and thank Trisha Ashley and Black Swan, the publishers, for sending me the book to review and the invite to be part of the blog tour.

Trisha Ashley is one of my favourite authors and I always get very excited at the prospect of a new book from her! I was a little concerned this time as it took me a little longer to get into the book (two chapters rather than two pages) but I needn't have worried , I was soon back in Trisha world and caught up in the stories of Carey and Angel and the usual cast of great supporting characters The two inherited residents of the house reminded me of the rude waitresses in The Little Teashop of Lost and Found!. The house is question is the third main character in this book, with its long lost secret and I loved its role as well. Trisha cleverly used her own experience of stained glass making to add interest to the story.

Trisha really is the Queen of Romantic Comedy. She is also such fun on social media and really interacts with her readers. Another great book which deserves lots of success!

Thanks to Net Galley and the Publisher for a review copy.

I really enjoyed reading this story and the in's and out's of Angel's career and work. I loved the descriptions of the House and also how it's secrets were slowly revealed. A great and enjoyable read.

The House of Hopes and Dreams was another great book by Trisha Ashley. I could not put it down. Easy to read, bringing together the past and the present. Have a read you won’t be disappointed.

I love Trisha Ashley's books and this was no exception, I love her style of writing. This is my favourite of all her books so far.

An intriguing storyline with a mystery running through the book, I was instantly drawn into the story and found it difficult to put down.

Well written with stories told from different timelines and alternating viewpoints. I found the stained glass really sparked my interest and I could clearly visualise the glass pieces.

Highly recommended, I loved this book.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

Another brilliant book from Trisha Ashley. I am a huge fan and have loved all of her books to date.

Thanks Netgalley and the Publisher. Trisha Ashley is one of my favourite authors and this one did not fail to delight me, the characters were great and who can resist the cheeky dog

Once again Trisha Ashley has not failed to deliver with this brand new book. I enjoyed it so much I didn't want to put it down!

With a fantastic writing style I could recognise in a heartbeat, along with brilliant characters, a great plot, and of course a few giggles along the way, The House of Hopes and Dreams had me hook, line and sinker from the get go. I loved every minute of this book, and it was great to get to visit Halfhidden again (previously mentioned/featured in other books she has written).

I highly recommend this brilliant book, along with all of Trisha Ashley's other novels, they truly are a delight to read!

*****stars from me!

I received a free copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for a honest review.

After an accident leaves Carey in physiotherapy, he is dumped by his girlfriend and dropped from his job as presenter of a renovation television show. So, when a solicitor arrives by his hospital bed to inform him he has inherited an ancestral pile in the country, he thinks life might be taking a turn for the better. However, the blissful vision of being Lord of the manor is short lived, when he is informed the house is run down and there is no money to fund a refurbishment.

Angel has spent a decade of her life happily working and living with her artist mentor. Suddenly bereaved, she finds herself thrown out of her business and home by the jealous son who has inherited all. Luckily for Angel, she has her best friend Carey to come to the rescue.

Can they figure out a way to make the dilapidate house a lovely country home?

This book threw me off at the start, the first three chapters or so were from Carey’s point of view, changing to Angel after and I assumed the alternative narratives would continue. However, it soon became clear that the rest of the story would be told through Angels eyes. I thought this an odd way to begin and would have much preferred either Carey’s version or a joint tale, as I found Angel to be somewhat irritating. At times she came across as a strong independent woman and then others she would just be a complete pushover and, to be honest, a bit of a drip.

The story was interspersed with diary entries from a previous tenant of Mossby, and I found these to be quite interesting. These held the secrets of the house and the family long since gone. Unfortunately, I had surmised the “big secret” early on.

Sadly, this didn’t tick as many boxes for me as Ashley’s books have done in the past. Maybe this is because I tend to read more from suspenseful genres now or more likely due to the fact that Fang the dog was the funniest, most heart-warming character this book had to offer!

Another well-crafted novel told from different timelines and alternating viewpoints showing family greed, love, lies and deceit.
When glass designer Jessie’s partner dies she is pushed out of their home and her job by her partner’s son. Her childhood friend Nate inherits an old family house, Mossby, and offers Jessie a new workshop and a place to live in exchange for helping him restore the house which is being recorded for a television programme.
Interspersed with writings from the journal of Victorian Jessie Kaye, who made the original glass designs in Mossby, family secrets are unearthed and skeletons uncovered.
This is a great beach read as once started you really do not want to put it down.

I really enjoyed this book, I have read a book by this author before and I didn't like her style but this I flew through at incredible ease so I'm happy to report it was an easy ready and I totally enjoyed it. We begin by finding out that Carey has split up from his girlfriend, as sad as it is he is now given an arts and craft home called Mossby.... Given to him by his loving uncle. He is a very extroverted man and very loud, his previous job was to present a to programme on renovations.... But to make matters worse he looses his job....,
Then we have Angel, but I didn't quite gel with this character at all. Carey contacts Angel to help re configure his tv stardom but I won't more you with all the details of this. There's a mystery to the story...
It's an easy read and intriguing. I enjoyed it.

Whenever I enjoy a book by any author I go a bit mad; I go out and buy the back catalogue and within three months I’ve usually finished them all, left sat waiting with anticipation for the next release.

Trisha Ashley is like that. I first picked up one of her books back in December 2016. I was on a train from Cheltenham to Plymouth which got diverted via Newport. Don’t ask. One frantic phone call to my mum later (“Is Newport in Wales? AM I IN SODDING WALES”) and my 3 hour commute back to university was now 5 hours, sigh. But I was okay; I had my book and a nice lady sat next to me who gifted me an apple.

It was good but not jaw dropping. I left it. Fast-forward 18 months later, I’m in Spain and my best friend is raving about a later book and it's falling on deaf ears. I’m far too busy reading A Tale of Two Cities and annoying her family. I know best.

Now here I am; two books deep and this book arrives recommended in my inbox. This time I’m ready and by jove am I just. This book was wonderfully sweet, and a true indicator of 'always listen to your best friend and maybe a tale of two cities is a little overrated.' Sorry Dickens fans.

As every lover of books of this ilk will know, it involves a boy, a girl and a task. But what makes this book special? Stripped back, the main story is simply surrounded by Angel who, facing a recent bereavement and a horrendous (almost) Son in Law is in a bit of a sticky situation. Yada yada, throw in a handsome man, a dog with anger issues and some leggy blondes stirring trouble and I’m SO there. The characters are well rounded and interesting, the ones I love I would defend personally and the Son in Law I could have punched. Happily.

Also, similar to “The Little Tea Shop of the Lost and Found” this novel is told through two different times and the connection becomes clearer as you read on. This makes it even more addictive; it adds mystery to the pot. (Yes, I am aware I’m gushing, but I enjoyed this so much that I read it in two sittings.)

Pick up the book. If you're stubborn and wont listen to friends. Listen to me. Ashley creates a world I want to live in and devour all at once. It's a wonderful treat to fall into her creations.

I sit there examining my book case of fiction by Katie Fforde and Jill Mansell and now Trisha Ashley. I’m so sorry I’m late to the party but my credit card is about to take a punch in my local Waterstones... Who need car insurance?

Angel and Carey have been best friends since they were children so when they are both in moments of need, they turn to each other for help and comfort. Carey has been fired from his Extreme Makeover-like show, he's been dumped by his girlfriend, and his leg was almost amputated when a car ran over him. Angel is grieving over the loss of her long-time partner and she is homeless after his son turned her out of the house and glass workshop they shared. Luckily, things take a turn for the better when Carey inherits a mansion from an uncle he didn't know he had and asks for Angel's help to remodel it. Their lives are animated by the presence of a woman obsessed with the house and the search of a hidden treasure inside the mansion.
I really love Trisha Ashley's novels - they are funny, romantic, and gripping with captivating plots and witty dialogues. This is an enjoyable story about friendship and love with engaging characters that you can't help but love.

Overall I did like this book. The main problem I had was with Angel. She just seemed to let things happen to her, didn't put up much of a fight, and showed no strong emotion. I really liked Carey, and I loved the dog, Fang! Great character. Aside from the romance, the detail about glass art, the work being done to restore Mossby (the house Carey inherits), and the two historical stories were all really interesting. Things seemed to happen very quickly and I think that sometimes all the information that had to be imparted came across as a list of things to be ticked off! But it was bright and breezy, and I did enjoy it. With thanks to NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I only discovered Trisha Ashley a few years ago but have already read and enjoyed nearly all of her books. “The House of Hopes and Dreams” sees two childhood friends, Carey and Angelique, suffering a traumatic incident in each of their lives, but Carey has also inherited the ancient family home. He asks Angel to help him work on the house – she’s a stained-glass artist – and this provides her with the home she needs right now.

Trisha has a great style of writing and her books grab your interest very early on. I also love the way that she brings in characters from other books so that they link up, but can still be read as standalones.

I loved this book and would highly recommend it.

Thank you to NetGalley and RandomHouse UK for an ARC in return for a fair and honest review.

A little bit different from her normal style, I enjoyed the historical side to this although there were no real surprises.
A interesting read with lots of detail about stained glass. It was nice to see some familiar faces as well as the new ones.
An enjoyable read.