An easy read with a simple predictable plot line. I found the main character Bea rather silly and annoying. I liked Nathan and thought he was too good for Bea. A happy story of a community coming together. The plot reminded me of a couple of other books I’d previously read so I didn’t find it original. If you’d like a simple story with a happy ending this might appeal to you. Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for allowing me to read this book.

This was such a charming and uplifting read! The story follows Bea, who, after quitting her job on a whim, decides to chase her dream of turning a horsebox into a mobile bookshop. Her love for reading and helping others discover the right book really shines through, and it makes you root for her every step of the way.

I adored Bea’s determination—not just in bringing her book wagon to life, but also in navigating her feelings for Nathan, her childhood friend who’s there to help her through it all. Their connection felt genuine and sweet.

Add in a charismatic stranger who unexpectedly sweeps Bea off her feet, and you’ve got just the right mix of romance, personal growth, and a little bit of drama. A heart-warming story that leaves you smiling.

A delightful and heart warming story of Bea who after walking out of her job decides to buy a horsebox and make it into a mobile book wagon as she has always loved reading and helping people find the perfect book.

Loved Bea and the way she fights to open her book wagon and how she deals with her feelings for Nathan her childhood friend who helps her get the wagon ready.

Throw in a smooth rogue who sweeps Bea off her feet and you have the perfect mix of intrigue plus uplifting story.

I finished this in 2 days hope their is a follow up book.

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

A nice, light read. Nothing taxing, even the more serious plot points seemed to be glossed over lightly. A bit predictable as in you know who the female protagonist is going to end up with. Absolutely loved the horsebox being converted into a bookshop though. A wonderful idea. The ending was very abrupt. Could have done with a bit more than was given. An epilogue is needed. I don't count the book reviews given by the characters as being like an epilogue. With thanks to NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was a lovely read that makes you feel warm and fuzzy. It was a heartwarming tale that seemed to focus more on friendship and finding yourself. I would recommend this book to others who are looking for a pick me up.

A really sweet, heartfelt read . I really enjoyed Bea’s story.

Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this.

I enjoyed this gentle read - so much so I have downloaded the other two in the series!

I enjoyed the village setting of Blossom Heath and becoming acquainted with the local characters.

Bea jacks in her dead end job to buy a horse box ripe for conversion to a mobile bookshop. Together with her friends, Nate and Jess and with family support Bea sets off on an adventure to start her own business doing what she loves.

Her love of reading brings her friends and builds up contacts in her local community.

As she faces the challenges of her business life, she has challenges to also face on the romance front.

A delightful joyous read.

Back in Blossom Heath, Bea transforms a horse box into a mobile book wagon. Perfect holiday reading. a cosy, feel good story with a few hiccups along the way -but will her childhood sweetheart or a wealthy property developer capture her heart? .

Romance and books, lots of books what’s not to love. The book focuses on Bea who after telling her boss to stick it gathers up her courage, with the support of good friends and family, to renovate an old horse box into a book wagon. The book is packed full of tense moments, romantic dates, and friends sticking by each other. It’s a hopeful book and when you add the romance and a friendly dog called Wordsworth, this is a proper comforting read.

This was a cute, fun little read which is probably any bookworms dream…. I know I’ve already been looking up horse trailers on eBay 🤣
A charming friends to lovers romance , with the added distraction of a hottie who’s a bit of a d**k. This has you screaming at the pages as our fmc falls for said asshole, and we are all cheering for loveable Nate on the sidelines.

This was a great palate cleanser, as I’m currently buddy reading 2 other books which are quite intense!!

I really loved this book. A truly bookish story with a big pinch of romance. This was my first visit to Blossom Heath, but now I must read all the authors others books set in this beautiful village - I really would love to live there! This book is the right mix of everything - finding yourself, realising your dreams and following your heart. I look forward to reading more books by this author, I really enjoyed their writing style.

Firstly thank you to Simon & Schuster for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

* Note there are spoilers in this review *

This book was really cute and cosy. For a while I was sort of waiting for something to happen but I sort of knew it was pending as Lochlan was clearly a walking red flag. I felt like Bea was lucky to have a lot of friends in her small town to help her with everything. I was convinced throughout that Violet and Lochlan were related as they both had the same surname, then when Lochlan said he "wouldn't be so sure" when Bea challenged that he would get planning permission, I wondered if he and Violet would have it out. So I was a bit disappointed this connection wasnt made but I have obviously just made this up. I'm really glad that she realised Nathan was the one. It was a good, cosy read, I just wanted more to happen.

I was so excited to delve straight into this book, and my goodness it did not disappoint. I loved it. Just a really easy to read book.

Firstly, thank you to NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read an ARC copy of this book.
Unfortunatley this book was not for me which was a little dissapointing as from the description I was expecting to love this book. In my opinion I found the story to be very slow paced and dragged out and wasn't grabbing my attention as much as I'd hoped. Regardless the story was still heartwarming and showed that anybody can do anything if you put your mind to it.

Out in October, this is our third visit to the fictional town of Blossom Heath near Rye in Sussex, an area I know very well. Tired of her dead-end temp job, book lover and library volunteer Bea Miller somewhat impulsively decides to put all her savings into buying and doing up a horsebox as a mobile bookshop. Will her efforts be rewarded, or has she just made the biggest mistake of her life?

What I love about Julie’s books is the absolute warmth that suffices her characters and stories – it’s a genuine pleasure to spend time with Bea, her worried but supportive parents, her friends (although might one of them be more than friends?) and neighbours. She’s created a vibrant, believable community with all the friendships and tensions, trials and triumphs that go with small-town life. I also love the touches of romance – both good and bad – that go along with Bea’s journey, as well as the clear love of books woven right through the plot. I finished reading this a while ago now but it’s stayed with me. It’s the perfect uplifting comfort read and I am already looking forward to the next visit to Blossom Heath!

I could not wait to start this book, I love a book where the main character is a powerful woman who decides enough is enough and sets out on a journey to make her dream a reality. In this case her name is Bea and she has always wanted to start her own bookshop. But nothing is every as simple as it could be and Bea soon runs into a spot of bother, but she is a determined woman and if she wants something so badly she will do anything to stop anything getting in her way. It was a light and uplifting read, I loved Bea from the get go and how determined she is. I always find reading a book that is set around a bookshop very comforting, I am not sure why but I do. The perfect book for me.

Such a sweet novel especially if you are a book lover! Highly enjoyed the beautiful fictional town and its charm, the love interests, and of course the Book Wagon! Wishing something like that existed near me!