Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher Orion Publishing Group for giving me the opportunity to read this book prior to publication.
Expected: 20 August 2020
Hannah went from high flyer in the city to business owner and has never looked back. In the cosy Cotswold village of Butterbury she runs Tied up with String, sending handmade gifts and care packages across the miles, as well as delivering them to people she thinks need them the most.
But when her ex best-friend Georgia turns up and wants in on the action, will Hannah be willing to forgive and forget? With her business in jeopardy she needs to maintain the reputation she's established, and discover who she can trust...
Meanwhile, a mysterious care package lands on her own doorstep at Lantern Cottage. Who is trying to win her heart - and will she ever be willing to give it away?
Meanwhile, a mysterious care package lands on her own doorstep at Lantern Cottage. Who is trying to win her heart - and will she ever be willing to give it away?
The review
This was my favourite type of book - a heart-warming tale of friendship, romance and community spirit. I loved the village setting with its cast of colourful characters especially nosy neighbour Mrs Ledbetter. I also love a story about setting up or running a small business - in this involving bespoke gift boxes (or care packages) themed around the recipients favourite things.
It was originally four novellas, brought together for the first time. This meant the collected story took place over the course of the year so was totally realistic in terms of the romantic developments.
But, this was more about friendship than romance anyway and I particularly enjoyed the intergenerational friendship of Hannah and the residents of Butterbury Lodge, the village's care home.
Lovely, heart-warming escapsim but a nice read rather than must read.
The author
Helen Rolfe writes contemporary women's fiction and enjoys weaving stories about family, friendship, secrets, and community. Characters often face challenges and must fight to overcome them, but above all, Helen's stories always have a happy ending. Follow @hjrolfe on Twitter or visit www.helenjrolfe.com to find out more.
This was my favourite type of book - a heart-warming tale of friendship, romance and community spirit. I loved the village setting with its cast of colourful characters especially nosy neighbour Mrs Ledbetter. I also love a story about setting up or running a small business - in this involving bespoke gift boxes (or care packages) themed around the recipients favourite things.
It was originally four novellas, brought together for the first time. This meant the collected story took place over the course of the year so was totally realistic in terms of the romantic developments.
But, this was more about friendship than romance anyway and I particularly enjoyed the intergenerational friendship of Hannah and the residents of Butterbury Lodge, the village's care home.
Lovely, heart-warming escapsim but a nice read rather than must read.
The author
Helen Rolfe writes contemporary women's fiction and enjoys weaving stories about family, friendship, secrets, and community. Characters often face challenges and must fight to overcome them, but above all, Helen's stories always have a happy ending. Follow @hjrolfe on Twitter or visit www.helenjrolfe.com to find out more.
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