I liked how the book started I mean the first chapter, it was funny and something from our lives but then I felt like it was a little bit forced on me the whole romance thing and at the same time it was slow.
Don't take me wrong I do enjoy slow romance building relationship books but this one had a lot potentials and unfortunately it was very frustrating.
I struggle to finish it a little bit because the main character annoying me with her reactions and the whole very godmother style.
Still if I take the general idea of the book it was very cute and feel good about yourself that actually keep me going until then.
My conclusion I think it's just not for me I didn't hate it but it's not something that I will read again.

Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to read this digital copy in exchange of my honest review.

I really enjoyed this book and could not put it down.

Evie is really unlucky in love and all her friends have partners and she feels all alone. She decides to go on holiday to Northumberland for two weeks to run a bookshop in a village as the owner likes to do this.

We have Roane who is a local farmer and is very good looking and the chemistry between Evie and him is very hot. Evie has sworn off younger men and is not going to date anyone so they become friends. They spend a lot of time together will they end up together.

The villagers are characters and they take to Evie. Evie seems to like to help people.

I would recommend this book well done.

I really enjoyed this book, the story was easy to follow and the connection between the main character and love interest was very obvious from the beginning. It was an easy to read style of writing which meant it was very easy to pick up and read. I love a chick lit read and the little Shakespeare references were a great addition.

This is the first book of Samantha's that I have read. And what a delight it is. Set in Northumberland, it has some delightful descriptions and you feel you are walking along the beach with Evie, Roane and Shadow.

Much Ado About You is the story of Evie, an assistant editor in Chicago, she is passed for a promotion and just got stud up by a guy she had been talking to. She really needs a break and she plans a holiday in a small English village where she can work in the bookstore. As she arrives she meets a handsome farmer, willing to become her friend.
First, I just feel in love with the setting of this small town in England, one of my dream places. I also enjoyed the ambience it gave to the book.
Second, the characters were amazing and their dynamics were perfect and funny at times. As well as that, I liked the plot between the main characters. The different side-stories were just excellent and just felt right.
Furthermore, this book made me want to travel to England and meet a sexy farmer!
Last but not least, I just loved this book and I just had a huge smile on my face the whole time I was reading it! Just can't wait to reread it as well as read the other books by Samantha Young.

I found this book an easy read. The concept of renting a bookshop definitely appeals and it was a novel setup...pardon the pun! From the offset it was very obvious that Evie and Roane were going to get together however, I did like the little surprise at the end...I won't spoil it. The borrowing from Shakespeares play worked well in the small setting with duelling pubs and secret love but I did become a little bored in the middle as you just knew what was going to happen and one of the storylines moved so quickly it seemed a little impossible. Thank you for letting me read this Netgalley.

I always love books about book shops and this is no exception. A sweet tale of a lost girl who comes to the UK on a whim and rents the bookshop for a month.

The only thing that jarred was the use of American terminology in places where a Brit really wouldn’t eg not saying ground floor and other niggles, but as the MC was American it could make sense.

An enjoyable read 3.5

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<p class="has-text-align-justify">I have never read anything by Samantha Young but had seen some good reviews about this book on WordPress as well as Goodreads so was intrigued to read her latest book, particularly as I had read an article about the Scottish bookshop available for holiday rentals which I believe provided inspiration for this novel. Evie lives in Chicago and at 33 life is not going as she had imagined.  She has been overlooked for promotion, her dating life is a bit of a disaster and her friends seem to be moving on with their lives while she is left behind. Acting on impulse, she books herself a holiday but quite an unusual one - running a bookshop called Much Ado about Books in a small town in north-east England. She hopes to rediscover herself whilst there, but to her surprise she finds love in the shape of a local farmer.</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-justify">This is a cute romance and perfect for a few hours of escapism.&nbsp; Picturesque small town setting, relatable heroine, hot farmer, loveable Great Dane, literary references and a message of follow your heart - what is there not to like?&nbsp; There are some interesting side characters and at times the side plots about other residents did detract a little from the story - I would be intrigued to know if the author plans further books set in Alnster. A sweet, funny and endearing story of finding yourself, where you belong and what you want to do with your life. Even if it's in the least likely of places. Evie has had it with men and Chicago. On a whim she books a working vacation in England running a bookstore and immersing herself in the country she always dreamed of visiting. The people, the store, it weaves a spell around her, especially the handsome farmer Roane and his sweet dog. She vowed to not let him in but love is often found when you least expect it. Loved this five star read! Laughed, cried and laughed again!</p>
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This book is every book nerd dream come true! A sweet romance entangled with running a rented bookshop. What else you can wish for?

Evangeline 'Evie' Starling worked her ass off in the last few years as an editor helper, editing the journalists' articles, hoping that one day she will be promoted to an editor. What is more interesting about her is that at the age of 31 she swore off dating and men. After a long relationship with her high school sweetheart and few disappointments after that, she decided that she needed a break from the bitter world of dating. Now, at the age of 33, awaiting promotion at work and on her way to the restaurant where she will meet her date Aaron, she is almost sure that finally, her life is going in the right direction. What she wasn't prepared for is the turn everything took.

Firstly, she gets stood up at the restaurant because Aaron isn't ready for a relationship. The second hit comes the same evening from her best friend Greer announcing her pregnancy. On the very next day, the third hit came - she doesn't get the promotion she was so sure she will get.

Slowly, it became clear to her that each of her friends is living their life, nobody slowed down because she is feeling lonely and alone. So she is about to get her life together. But to do so, she will need a break. And is there any place better than a picturesque English village?

There, the owner of the local bookshop Penny offers to rent and run a shop as a tourist attraction. A strange thing to offer, sure, but I'm sure that every book nerd will be over the moon if they have such an amazing opportunity. Plus, who can resist a book shop named 'Much Ado About Books'? Not a Shakespearian nerd, like Evie!

As soon as she arrives in Alnster she is pulled straight into the lives of the villagers. On top of everything, saving a handsome villager's dog, earned her an admirer she doesn't really want. Not because Roane Robson is not tall, handsome and heart-tearing sexy, but because she is in the middle of nowhere England to find herself and a romance will only worsen her journey of self-discovery and mess up her plans.

Samantha Young succeeded in teleporting us straight into the beating heart of this small cosy village. You have to be so cold-hearted to not fall in love with the warm and welcoming villagers.

Apart from Evie and Roane, there are a bunch of lovely secondary characters I couldn't help myself but fall in love with. Caro, Roane's cousin, with her talent to bake delicious cakes, Viola, Caro best friend, with her witty month, Milly, Viola's mom who welcomed Evie so warmly even though she is an American.

As much as I want to give it 5 stars, it was a 3.5 (rounded to 4) stars read for me. The book is cute, no doubt, but it's somehow flat and even annoying at places. That drama around Evie wanting to sleep with Roane but the same time she knows that she shouldn't do it because she is there not to start a relationship but to found out what she wants from the life becomes slightly boring. The drama wasn't enough to build up the tension and to keep you at the edge. When it reached its culmination it wasn't something WOW, because it felt somehow rushed, expected and even longed, but it sounds like 'oh, I'm tired of this back and forth game, let get over with it'. After this turning point, the book becomes watery and failed at keeping my full attention to the story. I was going to be impressed if the story ended differently and Evie actually stands behind her principles but nah, nevermind.

It is an easy, sweet read perfect for the upcoming Valentine's day. If you are still wondering what to read - you should absolutely pick up this book. As a bonus, it will give you a flashback to the hot, hot summer days just in case you miss them.

Much Ado About You by Samantha Young is a cozy stand-alone romantic comedy set in a small English village. It is perfect to get swept away in and to bury yourself under a blanket with a cup of tea or coffee.
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Our protagonist Evie is in her thirties and in a point of her life where it isn’t fulfilling. Dating is just a nightmare and she is past over a work promotion. Then she comes across an ad to look after a little bookstore in England and goes for it. She loves Shakespeare and I also liked how she cared for the people around her. Evie is an amazing character and I loved to follow her perspective.
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Our hero Roane is a local farmer. He is sweet and sexy at the same time and I totally fell in love with him. In addition, he is loyal and charming and you learn more about him with each page. I’m also a fan of his cousin Caro who’s story you see briefly as well and I loved that.
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The two meet one day very unexpectedly when Evie tries to rescue Roane‘s dog. Afterwards they become good friends until it slowly turns into more and I absolutely adored that. Their story has so many beautiful moments and it is a total cozy and feel good book that I loved so much.
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Overall, Evie and Roane‘s story is just incredible and will put a smile on your face and I highly recommend it. 5 stars.
(ARC kindly provided via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.)

A sweet, funny and endearing story of finding yourself, where you belong and what you want to do with your life. Even if it's in the least likely of places. Evie has had it with men and Chicago. On a whim she books a working vacation in England running a bookstore and immersing herself in the country she always dreamed of visiting. The people, the store, it weaves a spell around her, especially the handsome farmer Roane and his sweet dog. She vowed to not let him in but love is often found when you least expect it. Loved this five star read! Laughed, cried and laughed again!

Much ado about you
By Samantha young
Pub date February 2 2021
My review
I loved this book it’s has a book shop in which is always a brilliant story when it’s based around a book shop a friend to lovers romance which I loved Evie character such loving and friendly made everyone feel welcome I loved how Evie met loads of friend and she loved the local pub which done brilliant food. I loved how Evie turned the book shop around and everyone loved what Evie was doing to the window display. I couldn’t put this book down such a great story so many different characters you get to learn from so many friends she had in the book. The cover beautiful and the writing style easy to understand thank you for the e book

A perfect Chic lit book to end January! This was such as sweet story and was well written. Loved the facts added is Shakespeare and romantic quotes too. Not your typical boy meets girl book which is why I enjoyed it more. All the characters added to the story too.

I have never read anything by Samantha Young but had seen some good reviews for "Fight or Flight", so was intrigued to read her latest book, particularly as I had read an article about the Scottish bookshop available for holiday rentals which I believe provided inspiration for this novel.

Evie lives in Chicago and at 33 life is not going as she had imagined. She has been overlooked for promotion, her dating life is a bit of a disaster and her friends seem to be moving on with their lives while she is left behind. Acting on impulse, she books herself a holiday but quite an unusual one - running a bookshop called Much Ado about Books in a small town in north-east England. She hopes to rediscover herself whilst there, but to her surprise she finds love in the shape of a local farmer.

This is a cute romance and perfect for a few hours of escapism. Picturesque small town setting, relatable heroine, hot farmer, loveable Great Dane, literary references and a message of follow your heart - what is there not to like? There are some interesting side characters and at times the side plots about other residents did detract a little from the story - I would be intrigued to know if the author plans further books set in Alnster.

Thank you to NetGalley and Little, Brown for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

At thirty-three-years old, Evie's life in Chicago is missing that special something. When she's passed over for a promotion at work, Evie realizes she needs to make a change. Impulsively, she plans a holiday in a quaint English village. The holiday package comes with a temporary position at Much Ado About Books, the bookshop underneath her new flat.

This book is a light-hearted, comfort-read. It sneaks up on you and you do not realise how consumed you are by the story until you have read it in a matter of days. This is an easy read, perfect for around the pool, on the beach, or on holiday.

Just finished this ultimate heart warming comfort read, it will be released on the 2nd Feb...

If you love getting lost in a romance novel then this is honestly on top of your escapism reading list to kick of 2021.

My first time reading a novel by Samantha Young and I am now going to add her to my go-to romance author list, this book will not dissapoint, it was exactly what I needed to read in a bleak January, I couldn’t put it down❤️

In a small and ethereal countryside setting, this story will give you hope for a romance that is written in the stars.
After a bad break up and trying to sort out some parts of her life, Evie takes the opportunity to rent and run out the bookshop that later on will change her life and mind forever.
While it looks like an instant love and all the insecurities and emotions were out on the page, I couldn’t put my finger on some parts of the story. Maybe because everything happened so quickly and in a span of the time, next thing you know they are both in love and she decided to change her life like 180 degrees.
Overall it’s a great romance that many lovers of the genre will enjoy

This joy of a book would be the perfect book lover's chick flick. Who wouldn't want to run off to run a book shop in a small English town and meet a handsome farmer? I loved the fact that Evie was that little bit older. I can relate so much better to a character who is closer in age to myself rather than a 22 year old who is complaining about being left on the shelf. This book has it all, Mr. Darcy references, interesting secondary characters, a cute dog and a bit of a twist. I really enjoyed this book.

🅱🅾🅾🅺 🆁🅴🆅🅸🅴🆆

𝗠𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗱𝗼 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 - 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗮 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴

Book #28

When you know something's right, you know. I met my partner, moved in with him 6 months into our relationship & got engaged 4 years ago.

This read was the first I've read by this author, it didn't disappoint & I will be hunting down more of their books. This was a feelgood, heartwarming romance filled with drama, fun, friendships & finding love. Mostly likeable characters, although several needed a good slap & a wake up call!

Evie books herself a holiday to England to do some introspection & finds herself leaving America behind as she boards a plane to England for a vacation with a difference in Northumberland, the vacation also requires her to work in the bookstore 'Much ado about books' located under her rented accommodation.

She falls in love with the town, its residents & when she meets Roane Robson who is the epitome of the perfect English gentleman everything changes! Is he her soulmate, will she give up the life she had for love?

Many thanks to Netgalley for my ARC in return for my honest review.

𝗜 𝗴𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮 5 ⭐ 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴

BOOK REVIEW: Much Ado About You by @authorsamanthayoung

4 stars

I am a HUGE Samantha Young fan and so was over the moon when I received this e-arc of Much Ado About You from Netgalley. As ever, I was not let down and read the book in one sitting!

Much Ado About You is a very cute and sweet love story. I really liked the main female character Evie and felt connected with her straight away as I have alot in common with her. She is an American Shakespeare loving bookworm that is a little low on luck and decided to escape to England for a last minute working holiday where she runs a bookshop (I never knew this was a real thing but apparently it is!). Her love interest Roane is an absolute beaute. I loved that they had a friendship first and that Roane never pushed Evie for more but waited for her to be ready. He is an English gent (If anyone knows where I can find a Roane, please let me know!).
The storyline is pretty simple but it was such a lovely comfort read and just what I needed. There was a little smut, lots of romance and some wonderful friendship. I also really enjoyed the small village dynamics and getting to know the side characters too. Please can Caro have her own book please?! I also loved Shadow the Great Dane so much!
It isn't my favourite of Samantha's, I prefer her slightly more smutty and emotional books (The Dublin Street series for example) however if you are looking for a lovely light romance with a feel good factor then you can't go wrong in picking up this book.

Please note that I was #gifted this book in exchange for an honest review.