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Review for 'A Winter Wedding At Primrose Hall' by Jill Steeples.

This is the sixth (and sadly the final) book in Jill's gorgeous 'Primrose Woods' series but each book can be read as a standalone.

Yet another absolutely stunning read by the extremely talented Jill Steeples!!! A perfectly gorgeous book and a beautiful finale to this stunning series!!! The vivid descriptions left me hearing the laughter and feeling warmth in my heart. The title, synopsis and cover suited the storyline perfectly.

Well, you may have noticed I have started reading festive books regular and very early considering it is only October but it doesn't matter if you are the type who doesn't want to hear the word Christmas until the day or whether you have already started thinking about getting the decorations down because regardless of how you feel about Christmas you will enjoy this adorable story! I have absolutely loved each and every one of the amazing Jill's books that I have read so far and this one is no exception!!! How she does it time and time again I will never know but I am just over the moon that she does as every time I need a feel good book to turn a frown upside down Jill Steeples is my go to woman!! Although this is the sixth and sadly the final book in the series would have I had absolutely no problems reading it without and of the others. Any details or events that have previously happened are mentioned in just the right amount of detail to let a new reader know what has happened and yet not too much to bore a previous reader. I am not a huge fan of reading books in a series out of order but I have missed a few out in this series due to various reasons and when I seen this one was out I just had to skip straight to it!!! there is a positive about reading a series out of order though and especially when the one you are reading is the final book and that is that once you have come to the end you can then go back and read the ones you have yet to read which means you have a bit longer with the characters before you have to say your final goodbyes and it hopefully brings you closer to when the author then brings their next series out ... hint, hint Jill ;) lol!! I have read several books in this series but have missed a couple so I am looking forward to going back to reading those as each and every one has been absolutely stunning and the amazing and beautiful Primrose Hall really has come to feel like a holiday home for me that I have loved returning to time and time again and all the characters feel like friends that I love greeting each time and am sad to say Goodbye to at the end of each book. In this stunning addition and finale to this beautiful series we return to Primrose Hall for the final time where Pia and Jackson are as busy as always arranging their annual Carols by Candlelight evening but on top of that they also have their wedding to plan for!! They have had an extremely busy and stressful year with Jackson's Dad Rex's health issues, Jackson's long lost brother Tom reappearing along with other disasters so them and their families are looking forward to celebrating Christmas and Jackson and Pia's wedding together. Will the wedding go ahead with no disasters? How are all the other residents of Primrose Woods and Hall getting on after their year? Grab your copy of this absolute stunner today to discover for yourselves!!! I can promise that you will not regret it but you definitely want to clear your schedules, especially if you haven't read all or any of the other books in this series as you will be hooked!!! With a gorgeous storyline ram packed with love, community, friendship, animals, wedding planning, festivities, joy, surprises and everything you could ask for and much, more more what on Earth are you waiting for?? This book and this series is one of the most heart-warming and beautiful ones I've read in a long time. It made me laugh, cry, smile and fall in love with Primrose Hall. I cannot wait to return in previous books that I have not read in this series. I absolutely love the gorgeous atmosphere and surroundings, it felt like a gorgeous escape, even with some of the stress going!! Jill's stunning evocative writing talents ensures the reader is flown away on holiday and will leave you tingling with warmth, smiling with happiness and light hearted!! It is one of those stunning books that it is impossible to say just one more chapter to. I gave up even trying to lie to myself saying just one more in the end as every time I came to the end of one chapter I just HAD to know what was going to happen next and this ended up happening so many times I ended up devouring the whole book in a several hour sitting!! I just could not put my kindle down and I was absolutely gutted when I came to the end of the book and this series although it has been beautiful meeting everyone again and the stories wrapping up! It genuinely felt like I had escaped rainy Wales for a few hours and was enjoying all the amazing events at Primrose Hall, the wedding being my favourite, of course!!! The storyline was sweet, romantic, uplifting and everything you want in a heart warming romance and I completely fell head over heels in love!!! This book is an uplifting breathe of fresh air!!! It ended absolutely perfectly!!!

Clear your schedules and have your tissues at the ready before picking up this stunning page turner as you won't be able to put it down and will get lost on this gorgeous rollercoaster ride of emotions!!!

The characters are all strong, well defined and realistic. I fell in love with the majority of them, even if some took longer than others!! They have all come to feel like friends rather than fictional characters thanks to all the love and care that Jill has put into them, showing that she has clearly cared for her characters throughout. Along with Pia, Jackson and the menagerie of animals I have met so many along the way and seen the struggles and drama they have gone through previously and it was beautiful the way Jill has wrapped everything up in this stunner. Some of the amazing characters and stories have included Luke and Rhi and a blissful ending, Tom considering a change of direction which his partner Sophie is dismayed about, Ronnie's dismay after her ex husband Rex's health has improved but after she thought they were getting closer his behaviour has gone back to his previous ways, Jackson and Tom getting to know each other, getting to know more about Lizzie and Abbie and so much more!!! I was genuinely in tears coming to the end of this book and series but am actually pleased that I hadn't got around to reading a couple of books in this series as that is exactly what i am going to go and do now knowing I have that little bit more time with them!!! I have loved meeting the characters at Primrose Woods and Hall and I am looking forward to seeing what the fabulous Jill will come out with next!!! I am a HUGE animal lover and run Golden Oldies Cat Rescue And Hospice (you can find the gang on social media if you would like to meet them) so any animals in books have always been a huge bonus for me and I have loved meeting them all at Primrose Hall so I am hoping whatever Jill comes up with next includes plenty of animals. I have plenty of names if she needs any especially after over 300 cats passing through my home when I have been fostering/rescuing!!!! I could go on and on but I best stop there as I don't want to give anything away and potentially spoil it for future readers! I would absolutely love to see this stunning series on the TV one day soon!!!

Get wrapped up warm, put the fire on, make your self a hot chocolate or get your towel and book ready and relax on the beach and clear your schedule ready to get lost in this unputdownable heart warming, gorgeous romantic finale to this stunning series!

Well done Jill on an absolutely gorgeous book and beautiful ending to this stunning series. This is exactly why you are on my favourite authors list!!! I am thoroughly looking forward to reading more of your books past and future including the ones I have yet to read in this epic series. Congratulations on a stunning success and here's to more 🥂!!

Overall an absolutely stunning page turning escapism that will make you smile, laugh and keep you up all night absorbing the pages.

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I feel like I’ve been waiting for ages for this book, I really enjoy the Primrose series and have been waiting for Pia and Jackson their big day and it was everything I wanted and more. Jill Steeples is a wonderful and always manages to suck me in to every series I’ve rather of hers. Although most these books can be read as standalone, I’m not sure I would recommend it for this book in the series, I just feel like you might be a bit lost but then I’ve read books at the end of the series and enjoyed them and it’s made me go back and buy them all so who am I to judge?

A Winter Wedding at Primrose Hall was a delight to read so much happiness, joy and just pure pleasure, I don’t think I could describe how much I love this. It’s such a feel good book, full of love , life, new beginnings and of course a wedding ! I love these characters and I’m so happy I got the story I wanted, what happens? Well no spoilers so you’re gonna have to read yourself.

If you’re looking for a breather, hideaway some happiness, than A Winter Wedding at Primrose Hall is your perfect escape, why not honour the couple with your presence, you won’t regret it.


I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Such a lovely final book in this series.

The past year has been quite hard at primrose hall - Rex’s heart attack scare, Jackson’s accident and Tom, Jackson’s long lost brother turning up.
They’re all looking forward to Christmas and the final event of the year - Jackson & Pias wedding. After such a long eventful year the whole community can’t wait to celebrate with them. Will everything go to plan at last?

I loved this series and am quite sad that it has come to an end but it’s been brilliant.

This was such a warm and cozy read that I sat and finished in one day. Right from the start, Jill sets the cozy mode on high with her description of the wreath on the door and it sounds so festive and it just goes up from there. The sights and smells of the holidays are evoked and it’s just lovely.
This is a series and while they probably can be read as stand alone books, I have read them all, and I think it really helps because so many of the characters continue on throughout the series and you get so much of their backstory interwoven throughout each of the books.
This one finally brings us Pia and Jackson’s wedding and all the events leading uo to it as well as life around the hall with all the other characters before the wedding. Tom is getting ready to start a new job but Jackson is trying to get him to join the family business full time instead. There’s lots going on, but it all ultimately leads up to a happy ending for Pia and Jackson and a lovely conclusion to the series.
Thanks to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for this eArc in exchange for my review.

I wouldn’t usually recommend only picking up the final book in a series – but although you might not be quite as engaged with some of the individuals as you would be if you’d been with them through their more difficult times, there plenty of catching up in this book, and you’ll soon feel as at home as I always do at Primrose Hall.

Pia and Jackson always have a busy time around Christmas, with all the events they put on at the Hall – but this year there’s a particularly important event to plan for, as they’re finally getting married. But the book dips into other people’s lives too – Jackson’s brother (and best man) Tom thinking about a change of direction, to the consternation of new partner Sophie, and his mother Ronnie’s concerns that philandering ex-husband Rex is moving on from his recent health shock by putting himself about a bit again, just when they seemed to be growing closer. And other long-standing friendships feature in the story too – nicely drawing their parts in the ongoing story to a close (with a few really special treats) as they all gather for the Christmas events and the wedding celebrations.

Jackson though – always thinking about developing his business, and hoping to keep Tom around – has plans to expand into property management, perhaps being just a little underhand in securing the last in a row of dilapidated cottages. But there’s no real skullduggery involved – and one of the pay-offs is in some welcome additions to Pia’s menagerie of animals at the Hall.

This book is really all about the love and romance – although maybe that should be in the plural, with some of the loveliest unexpected moments to bring a tear – and it’s all so beautifully done. But alongside all that, there’s the same focus on community, friends and family that has made this whole series such a joy, along with the perfectly drawn location. And it’s the best possible conclusion to such an enjoyable series – no loose ends, and every one of the individuals moving forward into a happy future.

I’m so sorry to see this delightful series ending – I’ll really miss those times when everyone gathers around the table in Primrose Hall’s kitchen – but I’m also very much looking forward to finding out where the author will take us next.

A Winter Wedding at Primrose Hall by Jill Steeples

I received an advance review copy for free thanks to Rachel's Random Resources and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Blurb

As the year draws to an end at Primrose Hall, Pia and her Lord of the Manor fiancé Jackson are putting the finishing touches to their annual Carols by Candlelight evening.

The past twelve months have not all been plain sailing – Jackson’s father Rex had a serious health scare, his long-lost brother Tom appeared unannounced, and Jackson himself had his own disaster. So the family are thrilled to finally be able to look forward to Christmas together and the event of the year – Jackson and Pia’s long-awaited wedding.

With the idyllic backdrop of Primrose Woods, the dream venue, and a community ready to celebrate with them, Pia and Jackson are counting the days until they are husband and wife. Now they just need to cross their fingers that the dramas of the previous year are all behind them…

My Opinion

This was such a lovely read and it was great being back among the characters of Primrose Woods. I have followed these characters over the last few books I would highly recommend reading them in order, to get full enjoyment with no spoilers. It is almost Christmas at Primrose Hall and this book is just filled with festivities, as we follow the preparations for the wedding of Jackson and Pia. Jill Steeples has once again written a cosy book that was a joy to read. I finished this book in one day as I enjoyed my visit.

Rating 4/5

I thoroughly enjoyed the previous book in the series. However, for me, this latest book didn’t hold my interest.

The weather here recently turned cold so reading the cozy, festive atmosphere of this book instantly made me feel like I was in a winter wonderland! This is the final book of the series which I didn’t know at the time but still enjoyed.

I loved that I understood who the characters were and didn’t feel lost having not read any of the other books. While I did miss out on the history and depth of the characters it took nothing away from this installment.

Primrose Hall where Jackson and his fiancée Pia live sounds like such an amazing place. Their daily lives are full of animals, family, friends, and planning their wedding during the holiday season.

Overall, this was a delightful read, with well-developed characters whose quirks and personalities feel entirely natural. If you enjoy contemporary fiction centered on family and friendship, this is a series worth exploring. I thoroughly enjoyed it and would highly recommend it.

I enjoyed reading A Winter Wedding at Primrose Hall by Jill Steeples. You will fall in love with all the characters. I received an ARC of this book courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and given freely. Happy Reading!

A Winter Wedding at Primrose Hall has taken me back to Primrose Hall and Christmas time makes for a wonderful setting for this book.
I was drawn into the characters, setting, romance and second chances this book has in store for me. As I was reading it, it felt like I was with family and surrounded by love.
Each book in the series can be read alone and sadly this is the final one in the Primrose Woods series.
Thank you NetGalley, Jill Steeples and Boldwood Books for the copy of the book. This is my personal review.

This was the first book I had read in the Primrose Hall/Primrose Woods series. but I will now look for others, Although it was part of a series it didn't matter that I hadn't read the others. The novel follows Pia and Jackson as they prepare for their wedding, as well as Tom's brother as he tries to find his place in the family and work out his career path, This was a warm and cosy read, a perfect escapist read for a winter's evening.

The Primrose Woods series is one I can always get into. I've read all in the series and am saddened to hear this is the last one in this series, but I eagerly look forward to a new series by the author and getting to know these characters.
This was a quick read as it was hard to put down. The book is warm and festive, full of lightness and joy. The book, well the series really feels like being wrapped in a warm hug.
The beautiful setting of Primrose Hall is front and center in this charming and uplifting book.
The book has a wonderful sense of family though some misunderstandings and family drama comes along at times. In the end though family is family and there for each other amongst the ups and downs showing they've got your back. The characters are so well developed, romance is front and center as we see several different relationships blooming along here.
The characters and situations are commonplace and relatable making them seem all the more realistic. Which is a good thing as I think we all like to be able to relate with what we are reading.
I loved the addition of the animals, and they brought a smile to my face when I read about them.
Warm and festive a delightful holiday book not to miss. I suggest reading the whole series though each can be read as a stand-alone.

I was given a complimentary copy of this book.
All opinions expressed are my own.

Primrose Hall, where Jackson and his fiancée Pia live, is a focal point of the book, bustling with wedding plans, animals, and preparations for Christmas. The author does a great job of developing characters that feel natural, with well-established personalities that resonate throughout the series.

The story centers on romance, with different types of relationships at various stages—new, established, and those facing big life decisions. There’s also tension between estranged brothers Jackson and Tom, stemming from their troubled family history, especially involving their father, Rex, who has a questionable past. Their mother’s lingering doubts about Rex add a layer of drama.

This is the sixth and final book in the Primrose Woods series, and while it ties together storylines from previous books, it still works well as a stand-alone. Primrose Woods offers a warm, family-centered setting, and though the reader gets a sense of the ongoing relationships, having read the earlier books would likely enhance the experience. Overall, this is an enjoyable, heartwarming read, perfect for those looking for contemporary fiction focused on family, friendships, and romance.

Thanks to the Publisher and Netgalley for an early review copy.

I’ve thoroughly enjoyed reading every book in this series and been hooked from the beginning of each one.

We’re back at Primrose Hall, with Christmas not far off, there’s plenty to keep Pia busy, workshops, weddings and engagements.

Pia is still whether getting married to Jackson is the right thing to do. She’s a friendly person who’s happy to help anyone and everyone.

When she and Jackson met Harry, his story had me filling up. It was really heartwarming.

I loved Rex and Ronnie, and it was lovely to see a different side to Ronnie, how he cares for Rex and the way he expresses this.

The perfect end to this fabulous series and I highly recommend it

When I decided to read this book I was aware that it was part of a series, I was not aware at the time that it was the final book in the series!

This is the 6th book in the Primrose Woods series and I have to say it did work quite well as a stand-alone, even though it was the final book.

Primrose Woods sounds like a wonderful place, it has a good sense of family and the author has incorporated past books and storylines into this one so even though I was aware of events, I did have some understanding of the relationships between the characters. That being said, I do wish I had read this series from the start.

This is a romance and there is romance coming at the reader from all sides, established relationships, new relationships and ones that are possibly looking at the next step in their lives. There is a sense of trepidation as brothers Jackson and Tom are still getting to know each other after being estranged. Their father Rex has not had the best as far as track records go and with their mother still having a sense of doubt about Rex there is some sense of drama.

Primrose Hall is the central focus of the story as this is where Jackson and his bride-to-be, Pia live. They live a busy, chaotic life with animals, family and friends. Wedding plans, Christmas festivities and new ventures on the horizon all add to the excitement.

This was a wonderful book to read and the author has developed her characters well throughout the series. This is obvious when you read the book as the traits and quirks of the characters seem very natural.

If you are looking for a contemporary fiction series with family and friendship being at the centre then this is one you should have a look at. I thoroughly enjoyed it and would happily recommend it.

A Winter Wedding at Primrose Hall is the sixth romance in the Primrose Woods series. It’s almost Christmas time at Primrose Manor and Pia and Jackson are preparing for their wedding. After the craziness of the last few months, the couple are ready for things to calm down and to get on with their lives as a married couple. As the days count down all they can do is hope that the dramas of the last year are behind them.

This is the first book in this series that I have read and while I think it was successful being read as a stand alone, I would recommend reading this previous books in the series first. At least the ones revolving around Pia and Jackson. I wasn’t lost at all, just felt like I would have enjoyed it more if I knew the background better. With the said, I still enjoyed this book the whole time and thought it was the perfect feel good holiday romance that should be read cuddled up by the fire with a mug of hot chocolate. I loved the setting, the characters and the sweet story that played out on the pages. I definitely need to go back and start Pia and Jackson’s story from the beginning so I can appreciate this sweet romance even more.

What a wonderful cast of characters. This book is full of second chances, finding oneself and romance. Throw in a stately country home and Christmas and it is perfect!

Continuing Pia and Jackson’s story in the lead up to their winter wedding it also updates other character's stories around Primrose Hall.
Although this can be read as a standalone book I would definitely recommend starting with the first book in the series to really enjoy it. As usual I struggle to connect with Jackson with his single minded business strategies, but to be fair most people around him do as well, but his soft centre does regularly appear. There was a scene at Pia's hen party that made me initially uncomfortable, however this was short-lived as the surprise guest was revealed. The description of the festival of lights brought to mind the one held at the Lost Gardens of Heligan, making it easy for me to visualise and appreciate. It was good to catch up with the other characters in the series, plus introduction of new ones including three alpacas. In summary an excellent ending to a series that I've really enjoyed.
I received an advance copy of this book from the publisher through Netgalley, however this did not influence my review of the book.

This is the last book of the series but the first for me. I found it to be a lovely story full of wonderful characters and of course a Christmas wedding.

I first want to take this opportunity to thank the author Jill Steeples, @theboldbookclub and @netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read an arc of this wonderful novel.

A beautiful winter warmer that has all the components I look for. A beautiful country estate with the obligatory manor house, romance and animals.

This story starts strong with its' two main characters Pia and Jackson living in their manor house with their two dogs. But, as you move swiftly through the story you are introduced to their wider family, their network of friends and the local community.

Suddenly, the story is about so much more that the two main characters and the build up to their beautiful winter wedding. It also manages to rack up not just one but two romantic proposals.

This book would a prefect read in front of an open fire with a hot chocolate.

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