Julia loves the small community of Heartcross and as proprietor of the village Bed & Breakfast she plays an integral part when it comes to the areas thriving tourism trade. Her small business is all she ever dreamt it would be and it’s only thanks to the inheritance she received from selling her late Grandfather’s house that she got to see her ‘happily ever after’ realised. Despite selling her Grandfather’s house under market value, Julia thanks her lucky stars for the opportunity the money offered her and she’s never been happier than she is.

Flynn is a stranger to Heartcross, but not to Julia. The pair have history and as far as Julia was concerned if she never saw Flynn Carter again it would be too soon. Having swindled her out of money from the sale of her Grandfather’s house and standing up her friend at the alter it’s not surprising Julia doesn’t trust him as far as she could throw him, but what is he doing here in her idyllic home?

It soon becomes clear that property developer Flynn has plans that could not only ruin Julia’s business, but the livelihoods of her friends in the village, but what can she do to make them see Flynn isn’t all he appears to be?

Starcross Manor is the fourth book in the Love Heart Lane Series, however as with the other books in the title it can be read adequately as a standalone. Having read all of the other books in this series I can highly recommend each and every one and I do feel that the crossover of characters been them really enhanced my enjoyment. In fact at the end of Clover Cottage you actually see Flynn arriving in the village and this book more than the others felt like a direct continuation of the story.

Returning to Heartcross in this book was like coming home and I immediately felt myself enveloped in a cosy warm book hug. I adore Barlow’s writing style; it’s so easy to read and draws you into the heart of the story from the very first page. She has written a cast of wonderfully realistic characters that I’m highly invested in and like the previous books Starcross Manor left me wanting more and already counting down to the release of the next instalment.

This book has a bit of everything; drama, disaster, mystery and romance and I loved every single page – I finished it in less than a day as I couldn’t put it down! It’s a character driven story set against the picturesque back drop of the Scottish hills, what’s not to love?

Although it’s a bold thing to say I think this is my favourite of Christie’s books to date, they seem to just get better and better with each new release! Highly recommended and a definite 5 stars from me.

Centered around the village of Heartcross, the two main characters Julia and Flynn do not get on. Julia is suspicious of Flynn's plans for Starcross Manor. She does not want a luxury hotel in their lovely village. Will Flynn convince Julia that he has changed? A lovely escape from the strange world we are living in.

A great read, the story of Julia who runs the B&B in Heartcross. All is going well until Flynn shows up with plans that could change everything. Will Julia give him a chance to prove he is not who she thinks he is?

Starcross Manor is a delightful book. It is part of a series that takes place in a small Scottish town called Heartcross. The town alone in this book is a pleasure to read about and I loved getting to know all of the characters! The community is very tight-knit and cares for one another. 

Starcross Manor works well as a stand alone (this was my first time reading Christie Barlow). Though Barlow’s writing is so great I’m looking forward to reading the rest of the series! The town alone in this book is a delight and I loved getting to know all of the characters! 

Julia Coleman is about to turn forty and has a thriving Bed and Breakfast. She is making plans to expand when a man from her past breezes into town. Julia is my favorite character in the book by far. I loved reading about the business she has built, her friends and her co-worker Eleni. 

Flynn Carter is a big time business developer in the hospitality industry. He has big plans for new business in town and has been charmed by Julia Coleman ... though he doesn’t remember her right away. 

Julia knew Flynn to be a shark in business (like when he bought her grandfather’s house) and a cad when he broke off his wedding to her friend the day of. 

When we meet Flynn he seems warm, handsome and sparks fly between him and Julia. Has he changed? 

Barlow is able to balance the conflict and levity in this book in a strong way. There is so much fun going on in this book... town events, ghost hunting and parties. I enjoyed the slow build of romance in this book. Light on the steamy bits but very lovely to read about.

My wish was granted on Netgalley in exchange for a review.

Wow what can I say this was such a brilliant read the fourth book in Christie delightful love heart lane series and certainly didn't disappoint. Perfect for fans of this series or great to read as a standalone if you haven't yet discovered the others. Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to read this. This was a beautiful heartwarming summer read and had me hooked from the first page was great to be back with the wonderful love heart lane characters and to delve further into the lives of the inhabitants of heartcross and I couldn't put it down from start to finish the perfect escapism and summer read.

It was such a delight to return to Love Heart Lane for another instalment in the series and to meet up ahain with some familiar characters. This is such a warm, heart-warming read that you can just disappear into its pages for a little while- a real escape at the moment. Julia has huge plans for her B and B but you always have the feeling that you know where her destiny lies. That is part of the charm.
Friends, family and looking out for each other are major parts of the story and what contributes to putting a smile on your face. No spoilers about Flynn Carter but he is a great ventral character to share the story with Julia and her friends. You absolutely feel as though youknow all these characters and can picture the village as if you have visited. A gorgeous story and a gorgeous series- number 5 please!

Thanks to the publisher for a copy of the book

Lovely lovely story first book btypy Christie Barlow for me.So excited to catch up on the series and all her books.This is a sweet romantic novel with great atmosphere lovely characters.Will be recommending,#netgalley#starcrossmanor

Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Collins UK for the ARC of "Starcross Manor" by Christie Barlow in exchange for my honest review.

"Starcross Manor" is the fourth book in the Love Heart Lane series. This series follows the various romantic comedy stories of the Heartcross community. "Starcross Manor" follows Julia Coleman, the local bed and breakfast owner. Her quaint B&B business is booming when bigwig property developer Flynn Carter moves into town and plans to create a five star hotel in a neglected property. To make matters worse, Flynn and Julia have met before. At his wedding. Where he abandoned his bride- Julia's best friend. Flynn seems trustworthy now, but how far will he go to prove that to Julia?

Being honest, I have not read the rest of this book series. Whenever I started the book, I didn't know it was in a series. That being said, without reading the other books, this book stands fairly well on its own. Most of the background needed for this story is provided and the information about the other villagers seems natural. I imagine there would be some benefit to reading these books in order, but if you don't you won't be confused or lost.

This book was a cute Rom-Com throughout. There is a little bit of drama, but for the most part this book is a light read. It feels like it would be best as a vacation read or maybe in a cozy chair with a cup of tea. This book had a relaxed feel, which made it a quick read. I wish something would have felt a little more life or death, but my thriller loving bias is probably the reason (ha).

Overall, this book was well written. Despite the lack of drama, I gave this book 4 stars. Definitely check it out if you're looking for a Hallmark type read!

I love this series. Starcross Manor is always a fun place to visit, peopled with memorable characters. 

Many thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

I love reading books by Christie Barlow as they are always full of wonderful characters with a great sense of community spirit and I loved diving into her latest release.

Starcross Manor was a wonderfully described destination that jumped off the pages and came alive as I read. It was lovely to visit the lovely characters from Love Heart Lane again. I like how these books can be read as stand alone but also link together with the characters from previous stories making an appearance.

A wonderful feel good read that will make you laugh and feel full of love at the way this wonderful community pulls together. I am loving reading these books and am already really excited to read the next release and get to visit these lovely characters again.

Starcross Manor is part of a series by Christie Barlow -  ‘Love Heart Lane Series’. That being said, it can still be read as a standalone as I have not read any of the previous instalments and did not suffer for it. I was looking for something light and easy and a trip to a small Scottish village sounded just the thing. It proved just that - light and enjoyable. 

Book four of the series concerns Julia Coleman, the local B & B owner and one of the best aspects about this character was her age and attitude. She turned 40 in the book and it was refreshing to read how comfortable she was about that. There are some wonderfully fun and supportive friendships and experiences that are heartening to read about. I particularly enjoyed her getting ready for a ‘date’ and the haircut and trying on clothes ‘wobbly bits’ inclusive. One surely has to appreciate the honesty in the writing and that will appeal to many. 

‘Julia relished her independence after one disastrous relationship after another, and often she was the envy of her friends, who indicated they’d love to be in her situation, with no ties. Julia loved her own company, she could do what she wanted when she wanted, but sometimes she missed that special someone to share the exciting things in life with.’

Heartcross sounds an idyllic place to visit, from the Scottish countryside to life in a small village. There are great moments of community spirit and it is wonderful to read how they all look out for each other. The plot is simple but that’s okay as this is a book all about the characters and their interactions. My one issue was with the leading man, Flynn. He was just too good to be true and I found his generous qualities too extreme and repeatedly unbelievable.

This was just the book I was looking for, light and refreshing, with just the right amount of miscommunications and family and friends rallying to the cause to get me invested. A sweet book to spend a few hours escapism with - something we are all in need of.

‘Sometimes you have to forgive and forget, and move on.’




This review is based on a complimentary copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. The quoted material may have changed in the final release.

I adored this so much, a fabulous new addition to the series. It’s such a lovely read, the romance is slow burn, but mostly it’s about community , new beginnings  and letting go of the past. The characters are lovely and the story addictive, fabulous read.

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion

Love love love!! Christie is just amazing. Another great book from the love heart lane series can’t wait for the next.

Advanced copy provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review 

Starcross Manor is the latest book in Christine Barlow’s Love Heart Lane series. This book is centered around Julia Coleman, the local B & B owner in the village of Heartcross who once again crosses paths with Flynn, a millionaire hotel owner.

I'd not read any of the Love Heart Lane series before this and it is my first Christie Barlow novel but after reading Starcross Manor I can't wait to go back and read more stories from this picturesque village as well as this author. I really enjoyed this book, it can be difficult to start a series by the fourth book, but it was easy,  I didn't feel like I was missing something. and it made me feel like I didn't have to read books one, two, and three before diving into this one. I wasn't lost and it was pretty easy to follow, I feel as if reading this one made me want to go back and read the three previous books in this series. 
I loved both Julia and Flynn's characters', their banter and thoughts, when they cross each other's paths, made me want to move to a small village that has the same aesthetic and vibe of Heartcross and fall in love with the town. the way Heartcross was described made me feel as if I was there. I really appreciated the fact that Julia turns forty in this book,  as heroines of older age arent always portrayed in the mainstream. As someone who reads novels where the characters are younger than thirty, this book was refreshing and it made me want to read more books with the main characters whose age may be older. This is such a sweet, funny feel-good read and Flynn turned out to be the sweetest. I was very invested in the storyline from the very beginning, and just only wish there was more of it. I would love to read more books in this series, but for now, I might just go back and enjoy the first three books.

This is a brilliant addition to this fantastic series, a delightful book which shows that sometimes even your best friends can fool you and you should always try to see things from more than one point of view!

The community of Heartcross had no idea what is planned for Starcross Manor until B&B owner, Julia Coleman meets the ex fiancé of her best friend, that man who broke off their engagement on their wedding day, breaking her heart. She doesn't trust him, especially as he ruthlessly purchased her grandfather's property for a bargain price . . . . When she finds out he's converting the old Manor into a luxury 5* hotel, she's anxious about the impact this will have on her business and that of others in the community. What she hadn't realised was just what the reaction of the members of the community would be - Flynn is in for some surprises!

This is a heartwarming read, a story where the truth is revealed, Julia and her guests are rescued, new romances blossom and there's even a fabulous birthday party as well as plenty of surprises for so many people - including Julia. The community is amazing, their support for each other practical and instant, their characters superbly portrayed. I'm really loving escaping into Heartcross and this story is no exception - I can't wait to read more about the antics, escapades, romances and community in future.

I requested and was gifted a copy of this book and this is my honest review after choosing to read it and thoroughly enjoying doing so!

Wow Christie does it again with this latest instalment in the lives of the residents and visitors!! Of the village of Heartcross. I think this one may just be my favourite so far. Whilst we catch up with the previous characters these very much take a supporting role as the book tells the story of Julia and the B&B. You could read this as a stand-alone, although I’d fully recommend reading the whole series if you haven’t, there are references to previous storylines. 
Julia, the lovely owner of the B&B comes has everything going for her, she plans to extend and business is good Until a face from the past appears, one she’d rather not see or speak to. The village is normally so welcoming but when Julia finally finds out why he’s in Heartcross, the villagers come together again to fight his plans that could affect their lives and businesses. Will the villagers drive him out of their tight knit community Or will he be able to win them over with his charm. 
I could have read this in one sitting if I’d had time, thank you Christie, can’t wait for the next in the series.

This is the latest book in the Heartcross series of books. It can easily be read as a standalone novel, but the other books in the series are lovely, so I would definitely recommend reading them first.
For readers who are familiar with this series, we catch up with some of the previous characters, although this book focuses on Julia from the B&B. The sudden appearance of Flynn, a foe from her past puts her plans for expansion at risk, as well as the rest of the Village Business owners.
This is such a sweet, funny feel good read. I would say that it's my favourite book so far in the series. Although all of the books in the series are wonderful, 
they go from strength to  strength, with each book more even more enjoyable than the previous one. There is romance, but it is slow burning and gentle.
If I have any criticism of this book, it has to be that I now have to wait a few months to read the next book. I can't wait to read it.
Thank you to Netgalley and the Publisher for my ARC.

I really love this series, and this one was a fab addition to it! Flynn and Julia were great characters, enemies at first but after a series of events, grow closer and work through the distrust they had for each other! So great to catch up with old friends and meet new ones. My only criticism would be that it felt to short, the ending was a bit abrupt

Starcross Manor by Christie Barlow is the fourth book in the Love Heart Series. It presents the story of Julia, the owner of a small town B&B, and Flynn a millionaire hotel owner. 
It was my first book by Christie Barlow, and it can be tricky to start a series by the fourth book, but it was easy! I didn't feel like I was missing something. I could follow the story without feeling lost. So it was nice. 
The story itself was pretty nice! I loved Julia, and Flynn turned out to be a sweetheart. I also loved the fact that Julia turns 40 in this book. Romance usually presents the story of younger people, and it was nice to see someone a bit older. 
The only problem with this story, for me, was that the love story itself took a long time before happening. The fall in love in the last 15% of the book. 
But otherwise, I really liked the book. It was funny and cute!

Starcross Manor is the latest in the Love Heart Lane series, it isn't essential to have read the previous books, but  you will have a history of some of the characters we meet in this one. but it is well enough written to stand alone. From the first page I was back in the village of Heartcross a beautiful sounding place with a supportive close knit community and a great mix of characters. When Julia Coleman, the B&B owner, sees an unwelcome face from the past in her local pub, it brings up unhappy memories and she starts to worry what his appearance here means. An absolute must read.