The Village Green Bookshop by Rachael Lucas (Pan Macmillian) 5 Stars

Synopsis

Frustrated that she spends all her time as either a mum to a football-obsessed teenager or a wife to a workaholic husband, Hannah wants something for herself. When the chance comes to take over the Post Office in Little Maudley, a charming Cotswold village, Hannah grabs it with both hands. She’ll have a career at last and also get her son Ben away from his trouble-making mates. But village life is not so picture-perfect after all: Hannah finds herself an outsider in this tight-knit community where the height of your hedge is a gossip-worthy subject. Even her idea to introduce a small bookshop to the Post Office causes a stir. At least Ben seems to have found his place as he joins the local football team, coached by ex-professional Jake Lovatt. But a shocking secret from their past threatens to uproot the new life they’ve made for themselves, and has drastic consequences… Set in the same village as The Telephone Box Library and featuring some of the same much-loved characters, this is a charming, big-hearted novel from bestselling author Rachael Lucas.

My Review

Wow this book was spectacularly wrote, and so engrossing I really love every second of it. A thoroughly complete page turning romance novel. Its just so heartwarming and will leave you with that happy ever after feeling. Yes the who she will end up with is rather predictable but the way this book is wrote it really pulls you in and gives you that warm hug we all love and need at times. There are plenty of unexpected issues that need to be overcome in this novel. There is a big of that edge of your seat drama we all love that sense of anticipation. I just adored the characters, you feel as if you really get to know them well and you become part of their lives and live that small village life along side them. I love the book cover it's so warm, so happy and with such beautiful colours. This book is perfect for any season. Its such a believable story-line and you get a real sense of community. You will go through a real set of emotions along with the characters reading this book. So much praise to the author and publishers for bringing us such a fantastic read that will make us feel so happy and warmhearted. This is a really good author to watch out for new books coming out. You will want to buy them for yourself and other friends. And your friends will love you for buying them this book.