This is another brilliant 5* romance from this highly talented author, IMHO, possibly her best story so far. Starting with a hen party, then Frankie Ashford absconding from her own wedding, this story has a hilarious start and is an emotive adventure as Frankie travels to Oslo hoping to meet her mother who left when Frankie was just a baby. It is a story of discovering what happened in the past, reuniting and moving forward to a new destiny.

There are plenty of sub plots interwoven into this story to create a beautiful tapestry of events. The evocative descriptions of Norway bring it to life and make it easy to believe you're actually there - including tasting some of the delicious foods on offer, which were mouthwateringly portrayed. It has really made me want to visit to see it all for myself! The characters are easy to relate to, many feeling like people you really know as their motivations both now and in the past, together with their actions and emotions are described, bringing them to life in the imagination of the reader. There isn't just one romance in this story, there's a new one for Frankie and a second-chance one for another couple. It is a story of heartbreak but is also heart warming, I loved it and have no hesitation in highly recommending it.

I requested and was given a copy of this book, via NetGalley. This is my honest review of the book after choosing to read it.

I do love  a bit of escapism with Darcie Boleyn.Off to the Northern Lights with this one and it’s very fluffy and nice to just head off with Frankie, spend time with her and her Viking man and then head to the wonders of Tromso. And oh that cake! There’s lots to enjoy here, it’s all very cosy but then sometimes this is just what you need. 

The scene setting as ever is lovely with little snippets of history and observations thrown in. The colours of the sky, lying underneath reindeer skins....it might be a Christmas set read but I enjoyed this in the middle of September.

Review: Love at the Northern Lights is an exceptional read. I am a very big fan of Darcie Boleyn's and love all her stories but this one is now my firm favourite story. I was super excited to be asked to review and to be apart of the blog tour and would like to thank Canelo.

Before I get into the review I just want to make note of the beautiful cover and title of this book. It just screams 'you must read me now' it has a lovely Christmas vibe to it.

I was totally blown away by the depth to the characters. Darcie always creates great characters but there is something about Frankie, Freya and Jonas that is special. Love is at the heart of the plot and not just shown through a romantic relationship but with family relationships as well. 

The setting Norway is lovely I wont give too much away here as it is just amazing reading it and discovering it for yourself as a reader but it's very romantic and Christmas in London sounds so cosy.

This is a must read for any one who loves a good romance with elements of family pressures. It is full of love and hope for the future.

Love at the Northern Lights is the first book I’ve read by Darcie Boleyn. I’ve always thought her books sound lovely but have never managed to pick them up, the cover of her latest one had me intrigued as its so beautiful and just seemed the perfect book to start my Christmas reading for 2018. It turned out to be the perfect book for this time too as it’s a story which for me oozed love and cosiness throughout.
I loved the way this book starts with Frankie running away from her wedding to stuffy sounding Rolo Bellamy. Frankie’s been surrounded by money her whole life and marrying Rolo would have meant wealth and security for the rest of her days but what Frankie is really craving is love. So when she rips her four thousand pound dress on her escape route and finds her would-be husband hiding in the bushes with possibly another woman she’s not bothered, on a whim she decided its time to find her mother and ask her why she left Frankie as a baby all those year ago.
Frankie finds herself alone in Oslo with a suitcase full of very precarious clothes she’s never felt freer and more in control in her whole life. Soon she falls quite literally into the arms of Jonas, who’s rugged and gentle and everything Frankie thought she didn’t want but can’t seem to stop thinking about. Jonas helps her unlock the secrets of the past and begins to show her what its like to really feel loved. Can he help her put her family back together?
Frankie and Jonas’s blossoming romance was a joy to read about despite a few bumps along the way, I love the way Jonas’ life way solely focused on his family and experiences and not on the material trappings that the men Frankie usually dated seemed to be interested in. I also love the other romance that develops in this book which shows sometimes there really only is one true love for some people.
This book has everything I love in a story, a lovely developing romance, family secrets uncovered, adventures to new places and most of all I loved the funny scenes which really brought the story alive for me. After reading Love at the Northern Lights I can’t wait to read more from Darcie Boleyn as her story-telling is magical.
Thank you so much to the publishers Canelo for sending me a copy to review and be part of this blog tour, Love at the Northern Lights gets a full five stars from me.

Darcie Boleyn is one of my favourite romance authors so it’s always a pleasure reading her latest book. She consistently manages to sweep me away to wonderful locations and Love at the Northern Lights is no different. Norway is a place that I’ve never even thought about visiting but the descriptions of Oslo made me want to “do a Frankie” and jump on the next plane over there!

Leaving your fiancé at the alter takes a lot of courage but Frankie did exactly that! Although I couldn’t blame her once I met aforementioned fiancé but still, it seemed a very extreme way to end a relationship. Frankie wasn’t the most likeable of characters to begin with, I found her a little spoilt and shallow but that soon changed once she arrived in Oslo. The journey to reconnect with the mother who abandoned her as a baby was a brave one to take but it lead to her meeting Jonas, the Thor lookalike, who lives a life a million miles away from the one enjoyed by Frankie. Their resulting romance is a sweet, and almost innocent, meeting of perfect soulmates that brought a warm fuzzy glow to my heart.

This is a captivating tale of lost opportunities, forgiveness and taking chances that pulled me immediately into the beautifully written storyline. I adored Jonas, especially his outlook on life, so I think we definitely need more Norwegian men in romantic fiction! And now I’m off to price up that weekend break in Oslo!

Great romance highly recommended by me.

Love at the Northern Lights is another wonderful, heart-warming read from Darcie Boleyn. It is the perfect winter read.

Frankie Ashford is due to marry into a well-respected family but she knows that it isn’t right although she doesn’t want to disappoint her family….so she makes a run for it! In a spur of the moment decision, Frankie finds herself at the airport and booking in for a flight to Norway to attempt to find her estranged mother. Frankie has grown up without her mother in her life other than the odd letter or postcard but she has no idea as to why she left in the first place so Frankie is determined to get some answers.

In Oslo, she meets gorgeous Jonas Thorsen who is determined to reunite a family as he can see from both sides that mother and daughter need each other back in each other’s lives. But Jonas finds himself falling for the beautiful and caring Frankie but he’s concerned that their lives are so different.

Split between Oslo and London, Boleyn’s descriptions of both locations really transports her reader to the cities. I loved the scenes set in Norway as I am fascinated by the Northern Lights and would really like to see them…even more so after reading this book! 

The writing is beautiful and each of the characters are well-developed and likeable (well other than Frankie’s Grandma, although I did slightly warm to the cantankerous and domineering woman!). I adored Frankie who shines in this book, she is real and very relatable, Love at the Northern Lights is more than a romance story, whilst championing for Frankie and Jonas to get together throughout the book, what struck me most was Frankie’s desire to follow her heart and find herself. Walking away from a doomed marriage and standing up to her controlling Grandma was just the first step, Frankie realises that there are other changes she needs to make to be truly happy.

Love at the Northern Lights is an enjoyable read throughout but the second half really stood out to me and I literally couldn’t put it down. It is the perfect read on a cold day, curled up in front of the fire with a cup of hot chocolate!

When we first meet Frankie she is due to be married to Rolo, when her dad tells her its not too late to back out, if she doesn't want to marry him. Frankie runs off, but not before a chastisement from her grandmother. Heading to the airport with just her suitcase that was packed for her honeymoon. Frankie isn't sure what to do next. The scene in the airport bathroom had me laughing. Trust me I'm sure it will make you laugh too. While pondering what to do next Frankie decides to head to Norway its time to find her mum. Darcie Boleyn does a lovely job of describing the scenery, you really feel as if you are with Frankie. With a little internet search Frankie tracks down her mum Freya. She also meets the lovely Jonas too, who is a great help at facilitating the relationship between mother and daughter. Jonas feels an attraction to Frankie but realises nothing can become of it as she will be going back to her world. When the grandmother is taken ill Frankie rushes back home with her mother and Jonas with her. When we first meet the grandmother she isn't a likable person, but we find out what has made her that way, she does redeem herself a little. I really enjoyed my time with Frankie and co, as they navigate their way to a happy ending.Highly recommended for fans of contemporary romance.

Fab-U-lous!!  Different to any other Christmas book I've read this year, this one sparkles and dazzles from beginning to end!

Frankie find herself wearing her designer wedding dress, with her hair pinned in place and decides it's the last place she wants to be. Making an undignified exit, she needs to get away somewhere and plumps for Oslo where she may even manage to find her estranged mother. Who she bumps into is a viking-like man who saves her from a nasty fall and, attractive as he may be, the last thing on Frankie's mind is romance. After all, she's just had a lucky escape!

This is a humdinger of a read; a wonderful storyline, stunning location and lots and lots going on. The author skilfully brings it all together into a heart-warming, enriching tale which will make every reader yearn for snow this Christmas! A novel to wallow in and soak up and which will truly leave you with plenty of festive spirit. What a fantastic cover too, and one which this book definitely deserves. Just gorgeous from beginning to end, absolutely perfect!

My thanks to publisher Canelo for my copy via NetGalley and the invitation to join in this Blog Tour, which I'm thrilled to be kicking off today. This is my honest, original and unbiased read.

I was drawn to read this book because of the title, as I have long wanted to view the Aurora Borealis. The descriptions of the lights and Norway itself did not disappoint and I thought the story of her childhood, her parents love for each other and her getting to know her mother were sensitively written. However I didn’t feel the chemistry between Frankie and Jonas and any romance seemed incidental to her relationship with her parents. I found the ending of the story rushed and the timeline of events in the epilogue confusing. I doubt I will read more by this author.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

A  story of mothers and daughters, injustice and second chances in scenic Norway and fashionable London and romance that will last longer than the festive season.

A lovely, romantic tale with a festive twist. Frankie runs away from her wedding and her controlling grandmother and decides to find the mother who walked out on her when she was a baby.  Her only clue a postcard her mother sent from Norway.

Norway is full of surprises and possible romance until a call from London means she has to go home. The relationship between Frankie and her mother is poignant and realistic and there is lots of simmering romance amid the snow and the Northern Lights.

An easy to read festive tale which will make you smile.

I received a copy of this book from Canelo via NetGalley in return for an honest review.

This is my first book from this author and I'm sure I will be reading many more. I really enjoyed it. Frankie skips out on her own wedding and heads to Norway in an effort to track down the mother who abandoned her as a child. The characters are fantastic, as is the scenery. Norway could double as another character in the book. 

It's a great book, an easy read and a happy ending. What more could you want as the colder weather starts to creep in

Frankie runs from her wedding and as she doesn't have a place to stay, she goes to the airport and decides to go to Norway. She wants to find her mother, who left her, when she was a baby. When Frankie locates her mother's gallery, she also meets Jonas and the two feel mutual attraction right from the start. The trip to Norway did good to Frankie and her mother, they finally have a chance to talk about everything. Frankie was finally able to overcome her doubts and fears about her mother and her past. A handsome Norwegian man also has a special place in her heart since they met for the first time.
I really liked the book in general, but the parts that were set in Norway I absolutely adored. I loved the description of the cold and snowy weather, watching the northern lights while laying on the reindeer skin by the fire and the local food. The characters were are likeable, except Frankie's grandmother, who didn't really want to consider other people's opinions or feelings. Frankie came from money, but she wasn't snooty or spoiled at all and Jonas was a real gentleman, a bit modest but really caring and sweet. Overall I found it well written book with interesting characters and a lot of emotion in the story.

It is extremely rare that I give a book only 1 star, but I just found this book such a drag. I’m usually very keen on Darcie Boleyn’s work, so I was rather surprised that ‘Love at the Northern Lights’ just didn’t deliver in the way I had hoped it would. I have quite the weakness for a cheesy chick lit read, as I find them uplifting and a great bit of escapism from reality. However, this book had a very slow-moving plot, it wasn’t very adventurously written, and the writing itself left a lot to be desired. It felt like it had been rushed. The plot was very predictable, which it often is with books of this genre, but this isn’t a problem as long as the writing makes up for it. I would certainly recommend other books for Darcie Boleyn, but I’m afraid not this one.

Moving away from the popular Conwenna Cove series, Darcie Boleyn is back with a chilly November story which comes across as a Runaway Bride meets The Proposal kind of read.



A disappearing act with muddy consequences kicks off the book and is closely followed by a character encounter who would give a wicked stepmother a run for her money. Frankie jumps the gun with the moral support of her father to jilt her fiance and find something she'd always wanted to find. Her mother. Skipping the country to chilly Norway, Frankie embarks on an adventure of love and self discovery. Meeting Jonas along the way she discovers that there may be life after the alter, even if it wasn't as she imagined.



Love At The Northern Lights is exactly the type of read I have now come to expect from Darcie Boleyn. Warm, indulgent and satisfying, Love At The Northern Lights provides all the magic it promises and more. The dancing lights in the sky add an untouchable element of romance and wonder to the book, but only highlighting the heartwarming fiction already present on the pages.



I would absolutely recommend Love At The Northern Lights to readers who love the charm of the Scandinavian countries and a fun but enlightening read.

A story as magical and wonderful as the aurora borealis ...

Darcy Boleyn has become one of my go to authors for stories that I know will take me to a place of wonder that will fill my heart with warmth and joy.  Each story that the author writes you can appreciate the setting and almost experience it just like the characters written on the pages.  Love at the Northern Lights is a story that takes you from the city metropolis of London to the idyllic sounding city of Oslo, Norway.  A city that sounds full of culture, charm and with the added wonder of a community that enjoys the spectre of the mesmerising dance of colours within the night sky, known as the northern lights.

Frankie Ashford was on the countdown to her wedding to fellow socialite Rolo Bellamy.  Frankie's family was full of wealth and living in the grand house with her Grandmother and Father, Frankie was used to her life being mapped out before her, including her forthcoming nuptials.  However, on her wedding day Frankie felt that something was amiss and before she makes the biggest mistake of her life she has to make a big decision.  Frankie's decision takes her to Norway with just her honeymoon clothes and a mission to find her estranged mother.

With the drama and mayhem of escaping her own wedding we follow Frankie to the snowy climes of Norway.  A journey that is filled with trepidation, enlightenment, forgiveness, new beginnings and new friendships.

I loved Frankie's story.  It was such a whirlwind of emotional upheaval for her.  I felt like I'd laughed with her, cried with her and fallen in love with a new country and new friends.  A story that will have you absorbed and entranced from start to finish.  It will also have you reaching for the Norwegian travel brochures!

Beautiful, feel-good literature to bring a warm glow to you during the changing seasons; seasons that were meant for reading.

This is a first for me by this author and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

The cover is what first drew me to the book... I'm glad it did as it's a fantastic read.
The first few chapters are hilarious, and the way the story develops is just amazing.

Frankie runs from her fiancé on the morning of their wedding, she doesn't love him and only said yes to the engagement because of family expectations.
With her family fuming and no where to go... she ventures to Norway in search of her estranged mother.

Jonas works for Frankie's estranged mother Freya... he's a dreamboat from the beginning... he is set on getting mother and daughter back together. He knows that anything he and Frankie share has an expiration date - the British heiress has a life to return to in London that’s a world away from his own. 

There are some fabulous storylines, great writing, beautiful descriptions, some emotion, plenty of laughs and of course some romance!

A book about family, secrets and relationships. 

Thank-You Netgalley for my ARC.

I love a good romance and this is exactly what you get with this novel.

An easy read that makes you smile and feel all warm inside!

Cannot fault it at all.

A story that with all its simplicity really manages to draw you in and become invested in what happens to the characters.

I'd happily read it again.

A fun filled  Christmas   with a difference 
Highly amusing  in parts
Keeps you entertained  to the end can highly recommend

I was drawn by the cover of this book...beautiful and magical and although the setting was wonderful, this book left me feeling a bit Meh! The story of Frankie, leaving her fiancé at the alter and her decision to find her mother was conveyed brilliantly by the author, it lacked conviction... the characters didn’t really show any real emotion, anger, frustration etc, it was all very ZEN like, they accepted everything, and forgiveness was given too quickly! It became hard to care about the characters as you never were allowed to get inside their minds

This is my first book by this author the cover really attracted me to the book and so glad it did as simply brilliant and didn't want it to end as so good. The characters are outstanding and the plot to the story is sparkling and so true to life. Didn't want to put it down at all and full of amour, finding family members and deciding what is best for you instead of being told by others. It's heartbreaking but exhiliriting to. Also about being who you want to be and happiness.