Item: Coming Home to Maple Cottage
Rating: 5.00
Author: starcrossedreviews

by Holly Martin

This utterly addictive new novel from bestselling author Holly Martin will make you smile until your cheeks hurt, sob tears of pure joy and fall head over heels in love with a totally unforgettable romance...

Isla Rosewood is creating a new life for herself and her sweet nephew Elliot in their cosy, yellow-brick family cottage, brimming with special memories. Living in Sandcastle Bay was never part of Isla's plan but, after her brother Matthew's tragic accident, her whole world changed as she unexpectedly became a mother to the little boy she adores so much.

Leo Jackson was always known as Matthew's fun-loving and wild best friend. But now Matthew is gone, it's time to put his colourful past behind him. His role as Elliot's godfather is the most important thing to him. And even though Leo and Isla are two very different people, they both want to give Elliot the childhood he deserves.

As the three of them enjoy time together watching fireworks, baking cakes and collecting conkers, Isla begins to see a softer side to charming Leo, with his twinkling eyes and mischievous sense of humour. And, despite herself, she begins to fall for him.

But does Leo feel the same way? Isla knows their situation is complicated but is it too complicated for true love... or will the year end with a happy new beginning for them all?

A glorious, feel-good romance that will make you want to snuggle up under a warm blanket with a hot chocolate and the one you love. If you enjoy reading Sarah Morgan, Jenny Oliver and Lucy Diamond this book is for you.

What readers are saying about Coming Home to Maple Cottage:

'LOVED, LOVED, LOVED this book!... This book was so engaging with characters I absolutely loved... I was truly disappointed to discover that I was near to the end... An absolutely magical book.' Best Crime Books and More, 5 stars

'A fabulous book... If you're looking for a book that will make your heart beat faster... this is it! If you want a book where you can lose yourself for a couple of days... this is it!... I honestly don't know what else to say about this book apart from "read it now"!! Highly recommended without any hesitation!! 5++++++ stars!' Stardust Book Reviews, 5 stars

'Simply brilliant and just couldn't put it down at all... Every page brought a new twist and turn and you wanted to keep reading to see what happened... It's full of heartbreak and romance and laughter... worth far more than five stars and can't recommend it enough.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

'5 stars. Such a gorgeous story... will have you smiling, laughing and crying, so prepare for an emotional ride. A lovely Christmassy read for this holiday season!... I can't get enough.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

'A glorious and uplifting read that leaves you feeling as if you've been wrapped up in a big warm hug. I smiled from start to finish.' Stacy is Reading

'This is the book that I have been waiting for... I found myself welling up with tears towards the end... I was enchanted by this book from the moment I started reading it... one fabulous story... A beautifully told story that I really wish didn't end...' Rachel's Random Reads, 5 stars

This review was originally posted on Star Crossed Reviews I received this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Thank you to Bookouture for my copy of this book via Netgalley and for letting me take part in this tour. I have been eagerly awaiting this book since this series began back in April. Isla and Leo are so obviously perfect for each other and I had more than a little crush on Leo.

Leo and Isla have been friends for years but over the last year and a half they have grown closer than ever. They spend every day together and probably have a closer relationship than most actual couples.

I loved that it was set at autumn time. Most books skip straight from summer to Christmas so it was a nice change to have a crisp autumnal setting instead.

Holly has outdone herself with this book. The characters are so real and the issues in this book really pull on the heart strings. Losing Matthew has been hard on not only Isla but also Leo and the rest of the family. As well as many emotional scenes Holly had me crying with laughter. Most of these involved little Elliot who just became funnier and funnier as the book progressed.

I really enjoyed my trips to Sandcastle Bay and I will miss this cast of characters but I also look forward to meeting a new bunch of characters in whatever wonderful place Holly takes us to next.

Coming Home to Maple Cottage

by Holly Martin

Reviewed by Emma (SCR) on Sep 26, 2018

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