I couldn't help but fly through the pages, while enjoying every last moment. I just couldn't get enough of it all.

When Poppy is finally given the chance to live in her precious Nightingale Square she thinks she finally has her life on track.
However she hadn't counted on her sullen, bad tempered neighbour or having to have her younger brother to stay with her.
I really enjoyed this story and would recommend

A lovely, summer read. another wonderful story from Heidi ! filled with sweet treats and the wonderful place that we Swainettes have all come to know and love as the Nightingale square. like who wouldn't want to live in this square ? Poppy's moved her to start a new life for herself. But not long into her blissful new life and trying to find her feet she finds herself offering her new home and life to her brother Ryan...

Like with all of Heidi's books you get characters pop up from previous book's and the beauty is there is no order to read them. so if you haven't started reading Heidi's wonderful and truly touching stories I suggestion you join in and I'm sure you will be a Swainette in no time.

I am a massive fan of Heidi Swain and I must admit that this isn't my favourite story from this author but it's still a great read.

It has everything you come to expect from Heidi Swain. It's fun, romantic and heart warming to see how the characters relationships develop.

It’s been a while since I’ve read a Heidi Swain book! I’m slowly making my way through her backlog, careful not to fly through them too quickly and be left wanting. I have been really excited to read ‘Poppy’s Recipe for life’ mainly because the cover is so beautiful (aren’t all Heidi’s books!). It’s sooo lovely to be back with the gang in Nightingale Square.

Heidi’s writing is simply beautiful, I just know I’ll be enclosed in a wonderful setting from the first page. Surrounded by relatable, caring and humorous characters that I would love to call my friends. Main character Poppy has to be one of my favourite characters from Heidi’s books, a heartwarming generous person and a loyal friend too, I warmed to Poppy from the get go. I felt so invested in Poppy and my heart went out to her on quite a few occasions, especially when she would step back and put her family first even if that meant jeopardising her own happiness.

Poppy really is a one in a million, welcoming her younger brother Ryan into her home and doing everything she can to make him feel part of her life and also the community. Of course Poppy is only human and doesn’t always get it right and at times the path was a little bumpy however Poppy still gave Ryan her absolute best and I loved reading Ryan’s journey of self discovery.

Jacob… Love love love him! Although Mr grumpy at times you just know behind all those temper tantrums and stubbornness there was a loveable side. I loved how we get to know him more and understand his back story and why he has his barriers up. I enjoyed reading the scenes between Jacob and Poppy. I loved the chemistry between them and the fact Poppy doesn’t take no for an answer even when Jacob refuses to be part of the community garden. Go Poppy!

Opening a Heidi Swain book is like sitting in your favourite reading chair, welcoming, cosy and you never want to leave! Throughly enjoyable! ‘Poppy’s Recipe for Life’ is another fabulous read!

As a massive fan of Heidi Swain I was delighted to read the next book in the Nightgale Square story series.

Poppy is living in a flat above a grocery store where she works, she spends her time with her friends Lou and Colin. She is just about to move into a rented flat in Nightingale Square when her estranged mother throws a spanner in the works. A little later the owner of the property in Nightingale Square comes to see Poppy and asks her to reconsider moving to the square, thanks to some kindness from the owner Polly moves to Nightingale Square and gets to know all the other residents including her rather grumpy neighbor next door.

When Poppy's half brother Ryan needs somewhere to stay Poppy invites him to move to Nightingale Square, life hasn't exactly been going to plan for Ryan so maybe a break living with Poppy is just what he needs, right

I loved being back in Nightingale Square and catching up on all the regulars, the story was as good as previous books in the series and you really feel what the other characters are feeling.

If you haven't read the other books, this book can be read as a standalone however, if you can read all the previous stories I think it just enhances this one.

I was totally enthralled in this book and really didn't want it to end.

I was given a copy of this book from Netgalley in return for an honest review.

Unfortunately, I have not been able to read and review this book.

After losing and replacing my broken Kindle and getting a new phone I was unable to download the title again for review as it was no longer available on Netgalley.

I’m really sorry about this and hope that it won’t affect you allowing me to read and review your titles in the future.

Thank you so much for giving me this opportunity.
Natalie.

What a wonderful book - with a beautiful setting and much-loved characters, this was a great, easy read. Thank you! I absolutely adore Heidi's books.

I really loved this book. I have become a big fan of the author. It isn’t ground breaking fiction. But it has a great, well thought through story, and wonderfully drawn characters. I highly recommend this book, and look forward to her next one.

Lovely story that keeps you involved from the beginning right through until the end. Definitely recommended to those readers who enjoy reading this genre.

Thanks to netgalley for an early copy in return for an honest review.

This is set in the same place, Nightingale Square, as an earlier book but you don't need to have read the first one to enjoy this one as the stories are stand alone. I hadn't read the first book but intend to do so now.
The story is about friendship, family and most of all community. Reading the book I felt part of the community.
An excellent read which I can highly recommend.

Although I've had a Heidi Swain Christmas book on my bookcase for a while now my first taste of her writing was with Sunshine and Sweetpeas in Nightingale Square which I loved but oddly have never reviewed (it happens sometimes). As I'd loved that book, when I saw this one was coming out I was excited, especially as it's set in the same area, Nightingale Square. 

This time we follow Poppy who moves into the square in a bid to have a bit more of a settled life away from her family who she doesn't get on well with. Her mother is demanding and tries to guilt trip her every 5 minutes and her brother thinks she abandoned him when she moved out. Poppy's move into the square isn't without a bit of drama as she clashes with another newcomer, her neighbour Jacob who would rather be left alone to brood than be roped into the plans and festivities that the square's residents set up. As demonstrated in the previous Nightingale Square book, things do not go smoothly or according to plan, Poppy's brother moves in, Jacob's grumpy side continues to puzzle his neighbours who won't accept no for an answer and the weather (this being the UK) has an impact on the community garden. 

As I've already said this book can be read as a stand alone, there is enough, but not too much, background information given to enable the reader to gain an understanding of the square and it's residents.  

As someone who likes spending time alone I'm not sure how well I would cope with the enthusiastic residents of Nightingale Square. However, I do like reading about them and what they get up to. I loved reading Poppy's story, it was hopeful but also realistic in the way that she dealt with her concerns about her brother, settling into her new home and supporting her friends with their various hopes and dreams. She strikes me as the sort of person who would, nicely, not leave me alone if I was feeling down, but would also have me smiling away by the end of the day. This is a beautifully cosy read, it warms you up and makes you feel like everything is right with the world and all the bad things have miraculously been fixed. It doesn't shy away from serious issues but does give a good dose of escapism and leaves you with a warm glow any time you need to put the book down to do something else.  

As I've said I have a Christmas book by this author and I will be reading it this year, once the weather gets a bit colder. I'm also greatly looking forward to her next book, whether that is another Nightingale Square book or something else. It's been a pleasure watching the characters develop over the course of the story and it would be great to see where they go next but I'd be equally happy meeting new characters. Whatever the next book is I'm fairly certain it will be as much of a fabulous read as this one is.

Heidi Swain is fast becoming one of my favourite authors. This book is a heartwarming story of community coming together. It has lovely characters who you would want to meet and live in Nightingale Square with. A really well written good read and I would definitely recommend it.

Such a sheer joy to be back among the residents of Nightingale square. Some fabulous familiar faces but a whole new story.

Poppy after a false start that allowed us a glimpse into her family life, us finally able to move into her dream home in Nightingale square.

She wasn't counting on her next door neighbour to be incredibly grumpy and rude, not that before long that she would have her estranged brother living with her.

I loved seeing how both these men in her life developed as the story went on, and also reading every last detail of life in the square.

Heidi Swain has such a familiar and comfortable writing style, that you can't help but be sucked into the pages of this fabulous story.

I loved the sense of community in this book as everyone rallies around each other. There is also an adorable dog, a fantastic sounding bookshop, new relationships, some secrets, and a whole lot of preserves and chutneys.

I couldn't help but fly through the pages, while enjoying every last moment. I just couldn't get enough of it all.

Another immensely enjoyable story from the talented Heidi Swain.

Thank you to Netgalley and Simon & Schuster for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

I adore Heidi Swain's as a story teller, she has this way with words that draws her readers in.
This story as an amazing cast of characters that you really feel for going through emotions as they do. A great plot.
A brilliant read.

I enjoyed reading about the antics and dramas surrounding Nightingale square and it’s residents. I instantly fell in love with Poppy and felt like I had fallen into her world too. You are transported into the square where you soon feel as though you are among friends. Reading this book was a joy, as are all Heidi’s books.
Thanks to Netgalley and Heidi Swain for the e book copy.

Life in Nightingale Square welcomes you in and I loved all the characters I met there. None more so than Poppy who has a great heart. She seems drawn to anyone who needs support and her relationship with her brother is relatable as she never comes across as thinking she has all the answers. You get to see how the community can gather around a central cause. This is the sort of story which puts a smile on your face and makes you wish you could visit the Square.

Thanks to Netgalley for a copy of the book.

This is the second book set in Nightingale Square, but can be read as a standalone novel. However, I
would recommend reading Sunshine and Sweet Peas in Nightingale Square first. Both are fantastic books and I really enjoyed them.

Nightingale Square is such a gorgeous setting with such a sense of community spirit - I would love to live here. A fantastic assortment of characters, it was lovely to catch up with characters from the previous book and to meet and get to know new characters too. I loved Poppy from the start and really empathised with her.

Beautifully written, I highly recommend this book. I can't wait for Heidi's next book and hope to be back in Nightingale Square soon.

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

I am always super excited when a new Heidi Swain book comes out! They always have a feel-good factor and just bring sunshine to my little world. Poppy's story is no exception. Lots of laughs, great characters and an idyllic setting made this a fabulous summer read. I adored every single second I spent in Poppy's presence.

This is such a wonderful addition to the Nightingale Square titles and a complete sleep stealer! If only Nightingale Square existed, I'd move in tomorrow. It such a lovely setting, with a wonderful assortment of characters. Poppy's story as she rebuilds her relationship with her brother and finds her own happiness is unputdownable and I thoroughly enjoyed catching up with all the other characters too. Definitely one to be put on your TBR list, I defy you not to finish it with a smile on your face.