Book Description:
The heart-warming new novel from the Sunday Timesbestselling author, perfect for fans of Carole Matthews, Milly Johnson and Cathy Bramley
Kate is on the run from her almost-divorced husband who is determined to have her back, and she has found the perfect place to hide… a little cottage on Nightingale Square in Norwich, far away from her old life in London. But the residents of Nightingale Square don’t take no for an answer, and Kate soon finds herself pulled into a friendship with Lisa, her bossy but lovely new neighbour.
Within a matter of days Kate is landed with the job of campaigning the council to turn the green into a community garden, meanwhile all the residents of Nightingale Square are horrified to discover that the Victorian mansion house on the other side of the square has been bought by developers. But when all hope is lost, the arrival of a handsome stranger is sure to turn things around!
Heidi Swain is the perfect summer read – you’ll want to find your own green space, stretch out in the sun and dive into life at Nightingale Square.
Sunshine and Sweetpeas in Nightingale Square by Heidi Swain is available on the 31st May 2018 in ebook and paperback. You can pre-order a copy of bank here.
My Review:
Wow i really enjoyed this book. I’ve always had a weird dream to find a dilapidated house to do up and to start again somewhere no-one knows me. I’m not sure if it comes from being an army kid but the idea really appeals to me. Therefore you can imagine my delight reading about a character doing just that and the wonderful but complex journey she goes through.
The sense of community in Nightingale Square was so heartwarming to read about. I so wanted to live there and to know these people, it sounded like a fantastic place to live. I loved that the author cleverly weaved some history of the square into her story. This made me care more about the characters and about what happened to Nightingale Square. I felt very indignant about the plans for the square and I was definitely hoping for a happy ending.
I adored Kate! What a fantastic, strong female character. I loved her determination and the strength she had to start again despite her reservations. It was lovely to watch her start anew and to see the life that she carved out for herself. The confidence that she gained through meeting new people and being involved in a new community was lovely to see and I so wanted her to have the happy ending I felt she deserved.
This was the first book by Heidi Swain I have read and I’m now very excited to read more from her. If you love fun, easy reads which evoke a wonderful sense of community and some fantastic characters, you’ll love this book!
Huge thanks to Harriet Collins and Simon & Schuster publishers for my copy of this book and for inviting me onto the blog tour.
About The Author:
Heidi Swain is the Sunday Times bestselling author of five novels: The Cherry Tree Cafe, Summer at Skylark Farm, Mince Pies and Mistletoe at the Christmas Market, Coming Home to Cuckoo Cottage and most recently, Sleigh Rides and Silver Bells at the Christmas Fair. She lives in Norfolk with her husband and two teenage children. Follow Heidi on twitter @Heidi_Swain or visit her website: http://heidiswain.co.uk/
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What a great review. I absolutely love the cover and title of this book.
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Thanks lovely xx
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