Home on Folly Farm, I enjoyed reading Dora's and her family's story in this. The pace and setting is a bit slow and boring at times but the overall storyline was enjoyable.

Thanks to Netgalley and Boldwood books for a copy of this book in exchange for a review.

The story of Dora who inherited her family farm in Yorkshire from her Grandfather, far removed from her previous life in London. When her sister, nephew and tutor all show up that's when they fun really starts. I did enjoy this book although at the start I really wanted to give Dora's sister Cass a good shake and I almost gave up as she annoyed me so much! Glad I carried on though as it was an enjoyable, entertaining read.

Running away from London, Dora moved to Folly Farm to help her grandfather out. A decade later she has inherited the farm and lives a simple life. Out of the blue her younger sister Cass, nephew Thor, and his tutor Nat arrive at the farm which brings utter chaos into Dora’s life; but Cass’ arrival also brings back bad memories for Dora and the life she left behind.

A lovely warmhearted fun story which was an easy and entertaining read.

Jane Lovering invites you to escape the rat race for a while by heading to the Yorkshire moors in her funny, warm and magical new novel, “Home on Folly Farm.”

Pandora (Dora) has been managing her grandfather’s fifty-acre arm for the past ten years and caring for the flock of 100 rare sheep by herself. Life in the Yorkshire moors has become predictable and comfortable.
You can imagine her shock when her glamorous younger sister, Cass, and son, Hawthorn, along with Nat, Hawthorn’s tutor, arrive unexpectedly from London and announce they are staying for three months. Dora and Cass’s relationship has always been rocky, but now it’s put under further stress.

This book focuses on the need for family to pull together, the need for old hurts to be resolved and the need for neighbours to watch out for one another. Life on Folly Farm can be magical if everyone does their part.

This author has a great sense of humour. I was laughing out loud in public many times at the sarcastic one-liners. When I had to put the book down, I couldn’t wait to pick it up again. Although Pandora was the protagonist, I loved Cassandra’s character. She was a snarky, head in the clouds, fashion-forward younger sister. The banter between the two sisters was fantastic. I pictured my grandfather’s farm as I read and loved reading about the lambing season and farm life. The tutor was an excellent addition to the plot as he was the voice of reason for the siblings. Hawthorn, Cass’s 12-year-old son, grew on me. As he became more interested in the farm and using his social media for good, I cheered him on and loved the character growth. Unfortunately, the second half of the book seemed a bit dark for me. My husband noted that I wasn’t laughing while reading and that I was reading for shorter periods of time. I think it might be that Cass’s character changed and the humour was written out of the plot and replaced with more inappropriate language. It was almost as if someone else had finished writing the novel.

Please don’t let my disappointment sway your decision. This book will be published on March 16, 2021, and you should read it and decide for yourself.

Thank you to Jane Lovering, Boldwood Books and NetGalley for the advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

Dora lives on her farm in Yorkshire with her two collies Dax and Bet 🐕 The farm belonged to her grandfather but she now runs it. She raises ewes, lambs and makes a living out of her livestock by selling her fleeces to hand spinners.

Dora was dating a vet named Chris but they broke up six months previously when she found out he was cheating on her with an Elvie who runs the local riding stables.

Her sister Cassandra and her twelve-year-old nephew Hawthorn are moving into her farmhouse because their parents are building an extension in their house🏠 Cass’s hoping to stay with Dora for at least three months until the extension has been completed.

When she finally meets the Hawthorn’s tutor she’s surprised to recognize him as Leo Drayfield—who now goes by Nat—whom she hadn’t seen in twelve years. But Nat claims Leo was his brother.

Meanwhile, the farmhouse is in need of repair and Cass has suggested they sell the property but Dora wouldn’t hear of it. Cass then offers to help redo the place, paint here, rearrange furniture, and such.
Cute read, funny characters, and an idyllic setting.

Thank you to Jane Lovering, NetGalley, and Boldwood Books for the ARC of this book.

I received an advance copy of, Home on Folly Farm, by Jane Lovering. This book was ok, but I did not like the language, it took away from the story.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for a honest review. This is a delightful book, sweet with just the right touch of countryside living included in it. I was looking for some light hearted novel with the feel good factor and the story of Dora who gets a visit by her sister, her son and his tutor at her country side farm, was just what was required. A wholesome story and an endearing book, definitely recommended.