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Since discovering Margaret’s books, I have been a firm fan and support her writing wherever I can. That said, it also means that my expectations are higher, so a glowing review is never guaranteed. However, this is another terrific instalment, and I am more than happy to recommend it to you. If you’d like to read a couple of my earlier reviews from this series, please follow these links: Love Match on the Road Home and Faking the Grade at Glenbriar High

I thoroughly enjoyed this trip to Glenbriar and getting to know Adele a little better. We met her earlier in the series, and I must admit to being intrigued by her. In the last book, we also met Max and his Dad, Owen. I hoped that they would get their own story but never imagined that it would be as emotional as this.

Adele is nursing the shards of her broken heart after losing her fiancé in the cruellest of circumstances. Her loss is made more poignant by her determination to complete a bucket list that they composed prior to his passing, hoping to complete some of it together. Sadly, that never happened. The passages that explored Adele’s grief were incredibly moving, and my heart went out to her. That said, it’s handled with a lightness of touch, and there’s no cause for melancholy. Her dream cottage in the countryside seems like a perfect place for a new start. That is, until she meets her new neighbours.

Owen, along with his apparently ‘tearaway’ son, Max, is a tougher nut to crack. Their experiences with Adele have not been overly positive, and their own relationship is fraying at the edges. I just loved the way Margaret Amatt developed their characters, allowing them to transform as the pages turned.

Once again, Glenbriar and the surrounding area lend depth to the story and feature perfectly in the bucket list. Of course, there are cameos from characters that have featured in previous books, but don’t worry, each one can be enjoyed as a standalone story.

I think this may be my favourite book so far. There are raw emotions to navigate and overcome, all handled sympathetically. The bucket list brings plenty of laughs and a sprinkling of spice, but the result is warm and uplifting. Margaret Amatt, bravo! You’ve done it again.

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Jen_loves_reading

Another great addition to the Glenbriar series. We met deputy head Adele Robson and farmer Owen Lyndell in the last book, Faking the Grade at Glenbriar High. They have clashed in the past over Owen’s son Max but when Adele moves to her new cottage they become neighbours……… Both have past experiences that have shaped them and made them cautious about relationships. As the book develops we discover more about what has happened to them. Also as they get to know each other they tentatively start to become friends and begin to see each other in a different light. I really love how Margaret weaves the characters' pasts into this and how the dynamics between everyone is described. Plus it’s always great to catch up with characters from previous books and to find out what happens next with them. As always an absolutely brilliant read!!

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Eatwell2015

To say that I am thrilled to have been gifted the opportunity to read and review the superlative Margaret Amatt’s latest book in the fabulous Glenbriar series, would be a complete understatement. I am so looking forward to binge-reading this latest story set in the beautiful Glenbriar, hoping to come across a few crossover characters from previous books in the series. I am certain that both Glenbriar and Glenbriar High have many stories left to tell, just waiting to be orchestrated. The thing is, that I KNOW, having read the previous books in the series, with complete certainty, that I will not be disappointed. On the matter of the previous books in the series, are you missing out if you haven’t read them? Well, each book is its own individually crafted masterpiece, such that it can happily be read in a standalone fashion. As for missing out – I’m sorry, but the answer is yes; while each book can be read as a single book, if you do not eventually read all the books in the series, you are missing out on the layers and fullness of the series. Akin to a lasagne with a couple of layers – perfectly tasty. However, when compared to a many layered dish, each layer adds to the richness and completeness of the overall experience, resulting in an outstanding dish. (Mental note to my hypocritical self to hunt down the first 4 books in the series, which I haven’t read, having not been able to find them)!

Adele showed her exceptional qualities from the very start. A true empath, fantastic with students, regardless of what is going on in her own life, and a sense of humour, an example being the punishment levelled at Max in the very first chapter! Adele claims to be perfectly fine, but I was getting echoes of her literary peer, Eleanor Oliphant. Adele has a gift for seeing the good in people, even when others can’t. Adele can be a control freak, but has learned the hard way that you can’t always control your life’s path.

Max and Owen – I felt as though they were misunderstood. As troubled as Max seemed to be, about school and life in general – was this mirroring his Father’s behaviours?

I liked the phrase ‘we’re not lost; we’re just finding our way’. However, I felt as though Adele was kind of lost – but could her new house move help her find her way?

I urge you – if you’re going to do one thing, then make it downloading this wonderful book; what better way to spend your day, than catching up with the latest comings and going in the wonderful Glenbriar.

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Books, Life and Everything

The story of Adele and Owen is a delightful read. They clash at the start as they meet each other in their roles of Deputy Headteacher and farmer for the difficult teenager, Max. In fact, they are both rather lonely and as they are thrown together during the long summer holiday, they discover that some of their assumptions about each other are incorrect.

 Adele is still grieving for her fiance who died some years ago and cutting her feelings off to protect herself. Owen is striving to keep his farm running after his marriage fell apart and finding it difficult to talk to his son. After Owen starts to help Adele to fulfil a bucket list she drew up with her fiance, they start to see good qualities in each other. I enjoyed meeting Owen's family, especially his independent mother  who has an astute eye and is invested in her family. The beautiful Scottish countryside is a great backdrop to the story, as ever, and new locations are skilfully woven alongside familiar places.

In short< moving on, taking a risk 

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rustic_reads_donna

Thankyou to @rachelsrandomresources for inviting me onto the tour for Summer Nights at Hillview Farm. This is my second arc of the lovely @margaret_amatt_author novels, and I’m loving them. Growing up in a Scotland I really enjoy the nostalgic vibes I feel when I’m wrapped up inside her pages. The book tour starts today and runs until the 26th and I’m thrilled to share my thoughts now:

This is a gentle, emotional small-town romance that leans heavily into healing, second chances, and the slow burn of two very guarded hearts.

The cosy Scottish rural setting, and the bucket list element gives this a very cute wholesome feeling and I was rooting for Adele and Owen along the way. Of course their relationship has a very predictable conclusion but that’s what is fun about a forced proximity, slow burn romance novel. It’s giving all the cute feels, and I’m here for it all.

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Splashes Into Books

A new job, a fresh start

After tragedy left Adele with a broken heart.

A new home - in a location that's like a dream

Or should it be a nightmare, it would seem?

Max Lyndell is a rebellious teen

Causing problems in school, determined to be seen.

Adele is the only teacher with whom he seems to relate

But her calls to his parents leave them somewhat irate!

When they become unexpected neighbours will sparks fly?

Will they be antagonistic or friendly - or at least try?

With a super friendly gran and a list of things to do

Will they work together and help each other through?

A total delight to escape in this truly heartwarming read

I really hope you agree it is the next book you need!

For my copy of this lovely book I say a huge thank you

As I share with you this, my honest review.

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Captured on Film

What did I think?

Book 18 in the Glenbriar series - how is that possible?

I do love this series. Cozy and full of warmth - and set on my doorstep - what more could you want?

The main characters of Adele and Owen - where to start? At logger heads over Max the wayward teenager - Dad on one side and teacher on the other. Will they warm to each other?

I'm not going to give anything away of course - where is the fun in that. Safe to say it is a fabulous relationship story, it builds gently and you might just need a tissue or 2.

Now looking forward to book 19.

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@nicolasmith1987

I am loving my Scottish romances right now 😍

Adele is that person who is not only kind my nature but kind by heart too ♥️

Adele is our leading lady in the role and you begin really every to find out about her heart break of losing a loved one and spending their last little bit of quality time with them. An anniversary reminder on a exam paper must really hit her hard. I wish at that moment I could of just jumped into the book and made her a cup of tea. And yet the love and passion she has for her students are second to none even the most troublesome ones.

But what's that I see in the distant hills or Scotland, a new romance maybe?

Congratulations @margaret_amatt_author 🥰🥰

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April @thelarlbookworm

🌟 Thank you to Margaret and Rachel for sending me a copy of this gorgeous book 💜. This is my honest review 🌟

❤️ 𝕄𝕪 𝕋𝕙𝕠𝕦𝕘𝕙𝕥𝕤: ❤️

This is Book 18 in Margaret's Glenbriar series and if you know me... I adore Margaret and was so excited to jump into this new one!

The story follows Adele (a teacher) and Owen (a farmer) who know each other through school - Owen is a parent. When Adele moves in the cottage next door to the farm, things are bound to get interesting.

Oh boy, the chemistry between these too. You got a taste of things to come in Margaret's previous book but now reading this couple's story - phew!

Everytime I read a new book by Margaret in this series, I always end up having the new couple as my favourite and this is definitely no different - Adele is a straight-laced no nonsense kind of lass and Owen is... well a farmer. Doesn't say much if he can get away with it but can jump in and defend when needed.

The story is once again, down to Earth with Adele recovering from grief after a loss and Owen attempting to support his wayward son while trying to get his ex-wife to also stand up while running a farm that he admits to his son, wasn't his first choice of a career.

It is emotional, there's humour and so much intrigue to keep you turning those pages. I was desperate to see how these two would react and whether they would get together and if so... how!

Weirdly I also ended up liking Owen's son Max more and I feel like he was acting out as he was spiralling though to be fair, it was one way to introduce Adele and Owen!

Jokes aside, this is such a lovely book and I highly recommend it to all as Margaret's writing style and tone are just perfect - hug in a book!

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Littlemissbooklover87

I love a @margaret_amatt_author book and this one has been an utter delight. This is a book I have devoured in just one hours. I have no regrets.

I loved Adele and Owen. They are fantastic characters that you want great things for. I was fully invested in them. You could easily imagine being friends with them.

This is a book that gives you all the feels and banter. I loved it from beginning to end. Everything about this book is a delight. I loved how I felt as though I was with the characters watching events unfold.

Summer Nights at Hillview Farm is an utter treat. It’s definitely the comfort book that I needed. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending this one.

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One More Chapter

So this is my third visit to Glenbriar and i every time i visit i love it a little bit more. I adore that we have the recurring characters and that we get to see Clara and Sam and where they are with their relationship whilst getting to watch Adele find her happiness. I've loved that we got to know Adele so much better, we got a lot of views of her in the last book at work and saw how very controlled she is, so it was good to watch that control fall and see a more raw version of her.

The whole community of Glenbriar is so nice to step into again. It feels like such a lovely and warm place to be, I think Margaret Amatt has done a fabulous job of creating such a brilliant setting for this series. I can't wait to read the rest of the series, I have an inkling of who we're focusing on next.

Thank you to @rachelsrandomresources and @margaret_amatt_author for having me on this tour and sending me a copy of the book. As always click right and check out the fabulous reviewers on this tour with me.

 

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Bookmadjo

This is the 18th book in the Glenbriar series by Margaret Amatt. Although Owen and Adele are minor characters in earlier books, this does genuinely work as a standalone, so you do not need to have read the previous books.

In her work persona, Adele is a strong, efficient and composed deputy head at Glenbriar High School. However, she has been hiding something from her work colleagues, some of whom she considers friends, that three years earlier her fiancé had tragically died. When she moves into her cottage at the start of the summer holidays, she decides to work through a bucket list she had written with her fiancé but never had the chance to complete, or even begin.

Although Adele had always clashed with Owen over his son Max in Parent/Teacher meetings, there seemed to be underlying chemistry. When they meet as neighbours, Adele finds a very different Owen and they bond as he helps her work through her bucket list. I really loved how sensitive he was to her needs, even when she would not initially explain the reason for the bucket list. Their chemistry was sizzling and it was impossible not to love them together.

I loved the rest of Owen’s family, especially his mum, who had endless energy for her age and a need to give a little matchmaking assistance along the way! It was so rewarding to see Max, who had been a disruptive child at high school really come into his own once his parents truly listened to what he wanted to do with his life.

This enemies to lovers story set in a stunning Scottish location was the perfect summer read, and quite possibly my series favourite, at least until book 19!

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Tizi’s Book Review

Adele Robson moved not so long ago to Glenbriar and is now deputy headteacher. While on the outside it seems that she takes no nonsense from anyone, nobody – not even her colleagues – knows about the tragedy she endured and why in fact she made the move to Glenbriar. While being a (head)teacher can be rewarding, it can also be a challenge. And for Adele, the real challenge is Max Lyndell, who is more than often pushing all teachers’  buttons and Adele has more than once called his father, Owen. And while Owen is struggling with Max, it also means that every time Adele calls Owen in the office, it is a clash between headteacher and parent. So when during summer, Adele discovers that her new neighbour is Owen himself, she isn’t all that thrilled. But as Adele has planned to use the summer to complete the bucket list she made with her late fiancé, she realizes that after Owen shows up accidentally during one of the activities, that he may be the person that can help her out to tick off some item. And the more time they are spending together, the more they start to understand each other and have even a chance to let love back in. Weren’t it that Adele is still finding it difficult to let go of her lost love, and the fact that being Max’s teacher is something unsurmountable.

I was very delighted to return to Glenbriar, as the author always is able to make me and the main characters believe that not only love can be found by everyone, but also that it can be found in the most unexpected ways, with the most unexpected people, while surrounded by wonderful people. People we also got to know in the previous books of this series.

Having read already how challenging Max is as a student, I couldn’t wait to see how the story between Adele and Owen would unfold, as for sure it wouldn’t be an easy story.

And just somehow (or rather, Margaret’s amazing writing skills) this story just got me…

It is clear from the very start that Adele has faced a terrible loss, and while I had an inkling of what happened, it isn’t clear of what actually happened. But I also felt that it didn’t matter what transpired, as Adele is obviously still grieving and having difficulties moving on.

And of course it is heartbreaking what she has been though, but what saddened me even more, was reading how she is keeping up this façade. After her move to Glenbriar, she shows herself as a strong woman, who doesn’t accept nonsense, nor from parents, nor from students. While she has made friends in Glenbriar, she hasn’t confided in them completely, told them about the reason she moved and what happened to her.

Reading how closed off she is, is what pained me also. Because yes, I can understand how Adele does not want to be pitied, but it is not only about pity, but your (new) friends can give you comfort when you need it. And in Adele’s case, be her biggest supporters.

I found it bittersweet reading how Adele also wants to fulfil the bucket list she made with her fiancé, even if now it will be a one – woman – task, and not a shared experience. And from the start I was hoping that not only it would give her some closer, but that she would meet someone on her path, making her believe in love again.

Obviously, us readers already know who her love interest would be in this story. Making it very hilarious reading Adele’s shock upon learning who her neighbours are 😊.

It would be easy to ‘condemn’ Owen as a parent who isn’t involved, who doesn’t care about the education of his son Max. And yes, I have to admit that before this book, that is exactly what I thought about Owen. Growing up isn’t easy and yes, playing up is part of being a teenager. But there are limits to what behaviour is acceptable and what not.

But, as I also already know, what we think of someone, at first glances, isn’t always what is true.

Though not at the same level, I felt sorry for Owen. He is trying his best to be the best possible father to Max. But he is truly struggling, as he wants to help Max, but is just out of his depth. He doesn’t want to push Max into a direction, but he also wants that Max learns how the world works. Things don’t always go your way, and we all have had to compromise somewhere in our own journey.

And we see the kind of person that Owen is. He is ready to help people out, and that for sure is a positive. But on the other hand, we also see that in the past there have been people taking advantage of his help, without ever getting any kind of help back. And perhaps Owen should also learn to ask for help when he needs it…

So it is clear that Adele and Owen are both troubled characters, for their own personal reasons. Add the fact that they have clashed in the past, you would think that on paper it just wouldn’t work as being now neighbours.

And yet…

What starts as Owen helping Adele out, slowly, very slowly, grows into a friendship, into an understanding and comprehension.

It was just so sweet to see how the both of them have walls up so high, and how they find with each other not only someone to confide in, but someone to trust, to connect with. Of course, this doesn’t happen overnight, but with each passing day, each day they are spending together, something starts to shift.

Seeing those developments, that growth, even if it is with some trepidation and fear from each side, truly warmth my heart. And even when at a certain moment, choices needed to be made, while heartbreaking, the maturity, responsibility of both characters was still so present. And it also shows how the both of them realize that while it would have been easier to be ‘selfish’, it isn’t the right choice to be selfish.

I don’t give that easily five stars to a book. In order for me to do so, it really needs to touch me, to move me. And somehow Margaret Amatt made it impossible for me to give the anything else but the maximum rating. While it wasn’t about recognizing myself in either main character, their story just moved me. It showed me how you *can* move on, how you *can* find that person that makes you open up again, and make you feel again.

Not only I just *had* to give it five sparking stars, but I also devoured it. I just couldn’t get enough of Adele and Owen, I needed to read more about their connection, their growth and just *them*.

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Kirstyreviewsbooks

Summer Nights at Hillview Farm is the 18th book in the Glenbriar series, but it can easily be read as a standalone. This is a series that I am really enjoying as Margaret Amatt has a delightful writing style. I found Summer Nights at Hillview Farm difficult to put down and read the book in one sitting. An emotional, slow-burn romance with a lovely setting and some charming characters.

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@Jessicasbookshelf

💭 MY THOUGHTS 💭

This is the second book I’ve read by Margaret in the Glenbriar series. I enjoyed being back in Scotland and reading Margaret’s writing again.

I really liked both main characters Adele and Owen. Adele has been through a really bad time losing her fiancé and this was explored really well as she dealt with her grief.

The setting and the characters were both fab and I hope to catch up on more from Glenbriar in the future I have a lot of back reads to catch up with as well as hopefully new releases.

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TBHonest

Summer Nights at Hillview Farm by Margaret Amatt is a gorgeous read

Summer Nights at Hillview Farm is a feel-good, romantic, funny and uplifting read with a hint of spice. As ever with The Glenbriar series, the scenery in the books is as much a protagonist as the actual characters.

The characters themselves are a delight to get to know; each is beautiful and complex, and it’s a pleasure to watch them navigate their relationship with one another.

This is a book that just pulls you into its gorgeous clutches from the very first page!

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Sri Reads

My Thoughts

The story comes in Adele and Owen’s third-person POVs.

This is the 18th book in an interconnected standalone series. The books are set in the same region (a beautiful Scottish countryside) and may have recurring characters. It works as a standalone (I didn’t read the other books), but feel free to check out the previous ones (whichever catches your attention).

The MCs are well-etched. Initially, they are annoyed with each other as the FMC thinks the MMC is not paying attention to his sons’ antics, and the MMC thinks the FMC is being too strict and too authoritative.

The dual POV shows how each of them is coping with different issues, insecurities, and vulnerabilities. Though we don’t get Max’s POV, it is easy to feel sad for him. It’s not easy for a teen to deal with his parents’ divorce or their insistence that he do as they say (when they don’t even seem to agree with each other on important things).

The romance is low-key and sweet. Both have baggage, worries, and doubts, but also feel the attraction and want to hope for a new chance at life. It’s non-dramatic despite all this (or maybe because of this). They can communicate and talk about situations like adults (which they are). There’s some spice, but not a lot.

The setting deserves a separate mention. I love countryside settings because of all the greenery, the lakes, caves, cliffs, farms, and all that. Here, we get to enjoy these and some insight into the farm life as well. Scottish cows are adorable. Go check a picture if you haven’t seen one yet (I saw a few reels and I’m so in loveee with them).

The side characters are good enough. I like the MMC’s mom the best. The FMC’s colleagues are good too. The previous book belonged to one of them, and the next belongs to another (so likely that the teachers at the high school are slowly getting their HEAs).

To summarize, Summer Nights at Hillview Farm has a nice, heartwarming vibe of moving on, fresh starts, family, and friendships. The pacing is decent and pretty much steady throughout.

 

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Staceywh_17

Wild horses couldn't keep me away from Glenbriar. It's become one of my favourite bookish places and the excitement of a new addition to the series is real.

Book Eighteen immediately whisked me off to the rurality of the Scottish Highlands and back to the delightful community at the heart of Glenbriar.

The familiarity easily made it a comforting read that felt like I was going home to revisit friends or family.

It was heartwarming with emotional undertones. An uplifting story of second chance and uncovering your person.

A warm hug in the guise of a book.

 

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@bookishllly

An emotional and healing story about second chances and finding your own person.

Deputy headteacher Adele has just moved to a new home and her closest neighbour is the father of her most unruly pupil.

I enjoyed this as with the other books I’ve read in the series. Meeting Adele and Owen was very ‘interesting’, especially as they have been introduced in the previous book before this.

The writing was beautiful, detailed and descriptive. There is something about it that keeps readers engaged even after 18 books in the series.

I enjoyed the slow burn awkwardness to tentative friendship to friendship to lovers. I also enjoyed meeting all the new characters- Owen’s mum with her boundless energy, Boudica with her leash, the dogs and even Max.

I loved reading about the bucket list and Owen’s selflessness in helping Adele complete it.

The cosy rural Scottish setting is a perfect summer escape which I highly recommend.

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The Eclectic Review

It’s hard to believe that two years have passed since I first experienced the Glenbriar series. Amatt’s enchanting descriptions of the Scottish countryside and captivating characters leap off the page as I go on another unforgettable journey. 

Adele Robson is the buttoned-up deputy headteacher of Glenbriar High School. I love it when students and staff alike shrink when she walks the halls. Her persona at work is professional, meticulous, and intimidating, but underneath it all, she is grieving her fiancé, who died three years ago. When she makes the brave move to a cottage in the country, she finds herself living next door to Owen Lyndell, the father of one particularly unruly teen, Max. Needless to say, their run-ins are tenuous at first until she finally lets her hair down, and he appreciates the view.

Owen Lyndell is a hardworking farmer and the father of rebellious teen Max. He’s the kind of man who prefers to keep to himself, especially when it comes to those dreaded meetings with Miss Adele Robson. Their relationship starts off rocky, with Adele’s unsolicited advice about his son and Owen’s notion that Max is a teenager and will get over the rebellion. Until he offers to help her complete a bucket list that her fiancé created before he died.

The story takes a delightful turn when Owen’s self-critical outlook collides with Adele’s structured world, and I can’t help but root for both of them. The bucket list adds a richness and light-heartedness to the unfolding drama of what to do about a forbidden attraction between a teacher and a parent. Add in an angsty teen who is looking for his future, a matchmaking mom, and lovable animals who steal the show, and it completes the story.

The Glenbriar series continues to captivate me. So, if you’re looking for a story that transports you to a breathtaking Scottish landscape while exploring the raw edges of human emotions, look no further. 

Thank you to Ms. Amatt for giving me the opportunity to read this book with no expectation of a positive review.

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I Heart Books

Margaret Amatt’s latest novel is Book 18 in the Glenbriar series, but can easily be read as a standalone. It is told from two viewpoints of the main characters – Adele and Owen.

Adele is 39 years old and the deputy head of Glenbriar High School and it has been three years since her husband Craig died. At school, problem student Max, 16, is regularly in trouble. His parents are divorced and his dad Owen is a farmer.

In the school holidays, Adele moves into a cottage with her cat Boudica. It has beautiful views and is in a lovely situation, but it turns out to be next door to Owen’s farm, which means she ends up seeing him regularly.

Adele made a bucket list with Craig when he knew he was approaching the end of his life – including things like riding a horse and driving a tractor – but she had the chance to tick off any of it, because they’d ran out of time. Now she decides to start working through the list, asking Owen for help. But will they become friends? Or even more?

I really enjoyed this book, it was an interesting read and ideal for anyone who enjoys an enemies to lovers, second chance romance or opposites attract trope. Margaret Amatt writes so beautifully, it draws you into the story straight away and is a joy to read. I often find novels to be too descriptive, but this was perfect and I enjoyed visualising all the stunning Scottish scenery.

Adele and Owen are wonderfully drawn and well-rounded main characters with interesting backstories. I enjoyed reading about their experiences and following their journeys across the pages. The storytelling itself is really well paced, with nothing too rushed, and no slow parts. Overall, there’s nothing really to fault about the book and I look forward to reading more books written by Margaret Amatt in the future.

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Left on the Shelf

Although this book is part of a series, each book works as a standalone story. This book made for lovely reading and I enjoyed it very much.

The chapters are told from two different perspectives: Adele, who is deputy headteacher at a nearby school, and Owen, who is the father of Max, a student who tests Adele's patience every day. When Adele moves into a new home following the death of her fiancé, she is shocked to find that Owen is her nearest neighbour.

However, outside of the school setting, they see and appreciate one another in a different way and it's not too long before the chemistry between them becomes apparent. 

This is a lovely enemies-to-lovers story and is set in a small Scottish town. The setting was perfect for this story, and was an enchanting setting for the author to place her characters. 

The book deals with themes such as second chances, healing and moving on.  Although grief figures in the story, it is not even remotely maudlin.

The book has a predictable ending which was perfect for this story. It was clear from the very beginning that this was the likeliest outcome. If you like a beautiful setting with relatable characters and a little spice thrown into the mix, then you will love this story as much as I did.