Talk about the PERFECT quick summer read like wowza!!

This read flowed so nicely, the writing style was easy to follow and literally adorable, such a gushy western/summer romance that I totally devoured! I’m 120% here for Nicola and Charlie and the family farm. 11/10!!

To Sarah Hope, Boldwood Books Publishing and NetGalley, for sending me this lovely arc copy!

I inhaled this adorable summer read - from the grumpy cowboy x shy sunshine girly to the angsty so-cute-you-could-barf love scenes, I so loved this book!💞
Big fan of Sarah Hope and this was no different!

Set in the Cotswolds, this is one of the best reads for a perfect summer holiday relaxing by th3 beach or in the countryside.
Nichola returns to her childhood home, Pennycress Inn at Meadowfield. As Nichola .throws herself into her new job. She encounters new farmer Charlie, who cannot wait to sell up and return to London. The thought of joining in with thevillage activities could not be further from his mind - even with encouragement from Nichola.
I throughly enjoyed this cozy read whilst on holiday. The characters were fun and the descriptive storyline easy to follow.

Thank you to Netgalley for my ARC (this has not affected my review). 'Falling in Love at Pennycress Inn' is the second in a series by Sarah Hope, I hadn't read the first but this did not affect my enjoyment of the story. This was a cosy light-hearted read, a great holiday read or an afternoon in the garden. Whilst it isn't likely to appeal to the teenagers who use my school library, I will be recommending it to friends and family.

This was a delightful little summer romance. If you want something cozy, easy to read and a ton of fun, this is perfect for that. I loved the female lead, loved the drama with her ex and thought the ending was very sweet.

Nicola is a wonderful heroine—kind-hearted, resilient, and deeply connected to her hometown of Meadowfield. After a painful breakup with her cheating fiancé, she throws herself into her job at the lovely Pennycress Inn and volunteers to help with the annual carnival. Enter Charlie, the grumpy newcomer who’s inherited his uncle’s rundown farm and has zero plans to stick around. He’s all sharp edges at first, but once his walls begin to crumble, he reveals such a thoughtful and gentle side. I really liked Charlie—his transformation felt genuine, and the chemistry between him and Nicola was sweet and satisfying.

Nicola’s ex continues to cause drama (honestly, what nerve!), but she handles it with grace. It’s her generous spirit and deep love for her friends and the community that make her so endearing. I also adored side characters like Trixie and Claudette—not to mention the hens, who somehow added even more charm!

The small-town setting of Meadowfield and the warm, close-knit community make this book such a feel-good escape.

Brilliant revisit to Pennycress Inn. Nicola is back in the place she loves most working in the inn with her friends and family close by. Her recent breakup has left her emotionally and financially exhausted but throws herself into her beloved inn and village .
With the annual summer festival coming she is charged with getting all the local farmers to agree again to lend their tractors and trailers for the floats in the festival.
When one farmer proves difficult and grumpy can they move forward?
Loving this series and looking forward to more visits to the village to catch up on the residents even the delinquent runaway sheep..

A sweet and charming romance. Small town antics. Good variety of characters. Light, entertaining and enjoyable reading. This was my first visit to the Pennycress Inn. Thanks to the publisher for providing a copy via NetGalley. My review is voluntary.

I was in the mood for a cozy predictable romance and this did not disappoint even though I haven't read the first book in this series.

Nicola is from a small town and meets Charlie, a man from the city who just inherited a farm. She needs his help, but he wants to sell the farm and get back to the city. Can her small town charm win him over?

I enjoyed this book but felt the ending was slightly rushed. There was some drama with an ex that I expected more would happen but he just kind of disappeared at the end and I was hoping there would be some karma or payback for a certain thing he stopped paying for.

How wonderful to be back with the characters of Pennycress Inn. I loved the first book in this series and this one did not disappoint. It’s a huge hug of cosy happiness. A perfect feel good read.
Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the ARC in return for an honest review.

Nicola grew up at the Pennycress Inn in the cotswoods, she returns home to take a new job. the whole village is getting ready for a carnival and Nicola is helping. she meets Charlie and they feel a spark. sweet story

Exactly what you’d expect from this author but an enjoyable read all the same, and definitely one for the beach with a cocktail in hand!
I always enjoy reading these books and hearing more from the characters. Go and buy it for your holidays this summer

Okay this book felt like it was in a Gilmore Girls setting. I loved it. Very cute and comforting. I liked the main character and I even liked her love interest Charlie.
This was a grumpy x sunshine novel. The first half was great and I really liked how she had to keep seeing him even though he didn’t like it, perfect. Then all of a sudden she gives him a hug and he suddenly likes her and they are dating? No, that was just terrible. From then on I found the book pretty uninteresting. I couldn’t get over his complete character change. It also made it very hard for me to feel like they had a connection.

Meet Nicola, still reeling from a painful breakup with her unfaithful fiancé, she begins rebuilding her life in her hometown, Meadowfield. She throws herself into her work at the dreamy Pennycress Inn, volunteering to help with the annual carnival, which runs her right into the grouchy newcomer inheriting his late uncle’s rundown farm. His plan? Fix it up, sell it off, and head straight back to London. At first, Nicola sees no issue with his departure plans. But as she slowly chips away at his tough exterior, she discovers a kind, thoughtful man beneath the grump. And suddenly, all she wants is for this reluctant farmer to stay — and make a real home at Little Mead Farm.

took me a minute to get into but I loved this read! Such sweet and considerate friendships and blossoming relationships! Charlie is hard around the exterior at first but once he cracks, he is just so kind! I really like him. Bless poor Nicola, her ex breaking her heart and then still having the nerve to mess with her. I love her willingness to help and how obviously she adores her friends and community. love trixie and claudette and all the hens! I loved this book and definitely want to go back and read the first book, Welcome to Pennycress Inn! Love the small town vibe and the closeness of the community. Overall a feel good read!

Thank you to NetGalley and Sarah Hope for allowing me to read an eARC of this book in exchange for my honest opinions.

small town, clean romance read

What a lovely book to read. I was totally invested in Nicola and Charlies friendship. This book had me gripped from the first page. What a lovely place to grow up in and then subsequently work.
I hadn't read book 1 in this series and I didn't feel like I needed to either although I will now read it.
I hope there will be a book 3 as I'd love to see how things progress with the other characters in the book.

I very good light-hearted read.

Read and reviewed in exchange for a free copy from NetGalley. I enjoyed the second installment of the Pennycress Inn series even more than the first. Nicola had a minimal role in the first book in the series, but that didn't make me any less interested in her story. I liked that the main Charlie / Nicola plotline was utterly predictable (I love a nice predictable, escapist romance - perfect for summer sunshine reading) but the storyline with her ex added an interesting dynamic, creating real frustration alongside the heartwarming elements. This is a lovely series; Hope so skillfully draws you into the characters' world. Roll on Book 3 - I'm hoping it focuses on Jill?

It was a heartwarming read that beautifully captures the charm of small-town life and the magic of unexpected connections. Sarah Hope’s writing is gentle and comforting, with characters that feel relatable and genuine. The romance develops at a natural pace, making it feel authentic and sweet. While the story is predictable at times, it adds to the comfort and escapism the book provides. Perfect for readers who enjoy feel-good, clean romance with a touch of emotional depth.

This is the second book in this series and I was happy to receive it. Laura runs Pennycress Inn and had taken it over in the first book having never done anything like this before. Nicola who grew up in the Inn works with Laura and they are building up the business. Laura’s boyfriend Jackson is a chef but works in the local pub. Charlie has taken over his uncles farm recently as he passed away. He works in London and is hoping to sell the farm and get back to his life there. Nicola is on the Carnival committee and she has been sent to the farm to ask if they can borrow a tractor and trailer once again. She is shocked to hear about Charlie’s uncle and is told by Charlie that no,they can’t have the tractor. He is very handsome but very disagreeable.She isn’t sure what to do as they are a big part of the carnival. She agrees to try and talk to him again and explains what it means to the village and that his uncle had been generous over the years. It’s worth reading the book to find out if the carnival goes ahead and if Nicola and Charlie can sort there differences and see where things take them. Great read

After coming back home and working at the inn in which she was raised, Nicola becomes fully immersed back into small town life. Tasked with finding tractors and trailers for the local carnival, she finds herself having to deal with a very grumpy farmer. Can she turn his frown upside down? Love, love, love this book and its quirky cast of characters right down to the sheep and the cat.

It’s a sweet, small-town romance set in the Cotswolds. When Nicola returns home to work at the inn and organize the village carnival, she clashes—and then connects—with Charlie, a grumpy local farmer. Warm, charming, and full of heart, it’s a cozy read about second chances and unexpected love.

Thank you NetGalley & Boldwood Books for sending this book for review consideration.

i loved it - a small town romance that continues on with some of the same characters from book 1 with a few new additions. such a nice lighthearted easy read, i’ve been in a bit of a slump and this had me reading way past my bedtime because i waa hooked.

thanks to netgalley for an ARC copy.
based on this series - im off to get the rest of Sarah Hope’s books!