Annie Armstrong moved into Willow Cottage In Thorndale after godmother Molly had left it to her. Plenty of childhood memories were enclosed in the walls. She had also just secured a teaching job at the local Primary School.
I enjoyed Annie’s journey, settling into village life, making news friends and starting relationships. Suzanne Snow made sure you bought into Annie’s life and were with her every step of the way.

This was a very slow read which had the potential for a good story and to be a heartwarming read unfortunately there was to much indecision and iffs and butts in it for me and didn't cut to the chase. Lots of descriptive writing about things which didn't add any substance to the story. I think This was a light read more aimed at the young adult market.

Such a cute slow burn romance, I loved how much Jon is really careful in his romancing of Annie, recognising her issues with trust, it’s just a cozy and thoroughly enjoyable read. I loved watching their relationship build and develop chemistry, I loved the community and friendships. It’s just an honest and warm read.

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

A new beginning is exactly what Annie gets in this will they/ won't they romance. Having been hurt once before, Annie struggles to trust again and the romance focuses on her fear and Jon's slow and gentle pursuit of her.

The story contains the elements you'd expect for the genre, with the addition of a Christian theme running through it.

A clean, sweet, wholesome, lighthearted story.

The Cottage of New Beginnings is a beautiful story of a woman rediscovering herself within the loving circle of new and old friends. Many thanks to Canelo and Netgalley for the e-arc!

This book had a really heart-warming storyline! I know I’ve mentioned it a lot of times, but I’m a fan of all kinds of cozies, specially cozy books and movies, and The Cottage of New Beginnings was just that.
The author has a very captivating style of story-telling. She beautifully wrote the descriptions of village/ country-side life, which I really appreciated. I longed to be with Annie and roam around the enchanting spots in Thorndale. The romance between Annie and Jon was angsty but sweet, and I loved seeing them getting close throughout the book. The book also had strong female friendships which felt like cherries on top of a delicious cake for me. :') 
The Cottage of New Beginnings comes out tomorrow, September 3rd. If feel-good books are your thing, I highly recommend picking it up.

A sweet, entertaining and heartwarming story that made me smile and root for the characters.
I liked the lovely setting, the characters and the plot.
It's the first book I read by this author and won't surely be the last.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

* Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher Canelo for the advanced reader copy in exchange for this review

Set in the charming village of Thorndale where everyone knows everyone (and their business), Annie is set to make a home of Willow Cottage, left to her by her godmother Molly. It's a place where she spent many parts of her childhood summers. After a failed relationship, she leaves her old life in Edinburgh behind to make a fresh start there, but it doesn’t get off to the best as she angers local resident Jon by parking in the wrong spot. The pair have several interactions from there and start a relationship which is as every bit as cliche as it sounds. Their romance is basically the only plot element, and there is little else discussed like Annie's teaching career or village life outside the two interacting.

I found this book unrealistic and whilst there were enjoyable elements and a wholesome to reading this over the bank holiday, it lacked momentum and panache to make it really enjoyable. Annie was an annoying character and I felt as though the conflicts in the story were resolved much too easily. It's a story without substance so if you're looking for a PG romance fluff then this is for you, otherwise opt for a romance story by the likes of Sophie Kinsella instead

I was surprised by the religious element as this is a very Christian and faith centred novel and relationship so it remains very much PG which seems a little unlikely in our current society.

I often judge a book my its cover and this is what drew me to Suzanne Snow’s recent release, The Cottage of New Beginnings. The story is set in a beautiful English village, Thorndale, where she is returning to make a life of her own. She is running from her past and is not looking for a relationship, until she meets Jon, the philanthropist who has taken upon himself to work for the benefit of the villagers as well as look after his inherited estate.

The story is sweet, predictable and has slow burn romance. There is not a great deal of plot and a lot of focus is placed on the small community, how everyone knows everyone, and how people are welcoming and friendly towards one another. Since the story is set in summertime, there are lots of festivities and cooking involved that makes you want to be there celebrating with everyone!

I enjoyed Annie and Jon’s character and how there was a strong sense of community within them! They were both honest, open, caring and generous. My only complaint is that I feel that the author could have included a stronger, more painful and dramatic past for Annie that would have justified her hiding from relationships.

Overall it was a pleasant read and I would give it 3 stars out of 5. Thank you Netgalley, Suzanne Snow and Canelo publishers for the advanced readers copy.
Do check out this book if you are looking for a light hearted fun book – Release date 3 Sept 2020.

Sigh. Annie, a deeply annoying woman, has inherited a cottage. She meets Jon, a very good guy, and hopes for romance, It doesn't happen at first but readers of this genre know things will turn around. This is a rare pass from me for this sort of novel- largely because Annie was just so blind to pretty much everything. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. Am sure other will enjoy it and I'd be happy to see story lines for some of the other characters for the people of Thorndale.

My very first read by the Suzanne Snow but I was drawn in my the cover and title. The characters are very related and the story was charming and fun. Overall, an enjoyable read and new author to add to my list. Thank you.

Great book thoroughly enjoyed and with great characters i like the cover aswell, and i look forward to reading more by this Author

I finished The Cottage of New Beginnings by Suzanne Snow today, and I absolutely loved this book! I wasn't sure what to expect going in, as Suzanne Snow is a new author to me. The beautiful cover caught my attention, so I decided to give it a try. This book drew me right in from the start!

Snow had such a fantastic way of bringing Annie and Jon to life. Their chemistry growing rapidly from page to page. I flew through the book, as I couldn't wait to see what happened next! I hope we get to read more about Annie and Jon in coming books, as I didn't want their story to come to an end! Highly recommend!

Thank you to #NetGalley for a copy of #TheCottageofNewBeginnings in exchange for an honest review.

Really enjoyed this story as a nice easy read. The characters are really likable, you can imagine living in the village and this being real life. There is a rollercoaster of emotions to experience throughout and I would love to see what happens next!

This was my first book by this author, It was pretty enjoyable. I would give this book a 3.5 star rating! It was a pretty Quick and easy read!

This book was OK. I just felt that there wasn't much substance to it which disappointed me as I thought I'd really enjoy it. I found Annie a bit annoying and it really annoyed me when she dressed so inappropriately. for standing in a field for a day. By the time it came for her and Jon to kiss I'd just lost interest. Unfortunately this just didn't grip me.

I just finished reading Suzanne Snow's debut novel, The Cottage of New Beginnings. The story was sweet from the beginning - Annie returns to the village of her childhood when she inherits a cottage from her godmother. As she is reintroduced to the environment and the people, she crushes on village hunk, Jon.
But, I felt that the beginning of the novel did not flow well. The chapters jumped around too much and the characters weren't built well until after the midpoint of the story. Once there, the story was set and I was excited to follow Annie and Jon through their budding romance.

I received an advanced copy of the ebook from NetGalley.

I was immediately sucked into this book from the very first page. It held my interest instantly and continued like that for the entire book. I also loved the characters!

This read was one that takes you on a bit of a ride. There are ups and downs and a lot to like and some things that not as easy to like.

I love a good country story but I kind of hate it when main characters are depicted in a way that makes them look negative for being who they are. The city girls who goes country and wears the wrong shoes or clothes is a trope that I have read a thousand times.

An enjoyable read. I really did like this one.

A cozy cottage - an escape from a broken heart and a local hero. Just what you need for a great cozy afternoon read!

Another series is born, this time the Thorndale series. This is a trend I don't like, because more often than not it means each title in the series feels insubstantial. I thought this was an okay read. It was all about the romance, with no other plot. I found Annie childish and melodramatic at times. And what did she expect from wearing flat sandals to a farm show? Jon was okay, but he didn't blow me away. I also felt the ending to be cliched. But. It is a light and easy read. I loved all the secondary characters, and the description of the setting is very well-written.
With thanks to NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.