Return to Love Heart Lane for
friendship, romance and a community who will be be there for you no matter
what…
Isla and Drew Allaway appear to
have the perfect life – a strong marriage, two beautiful children and their picture-perfect
home, Foxglove Farm.
But, new mum Isla is struggling. She loves her little family but with Drew working all hours on the farm, Isla’s lonely.
But, new mum Isla is struggling. She loves her little family but with Drew working all hours on the farm, Isla’s lonely.
When she discovers that Drew has been keeping secrets
from her, Isla has to face losing the home they all love.
Can the Love Heart Lane community pull together once more to help save Foxglove Farm? And can Isla save her home…and her marriage?
Can the Love Heart Lane community pull together once more to help save Foxglove Farm? And can Isla save her home…and her marriage?
My Review:
I’ll happily tell you I adored ‘Love Heart Lane’ – this first
book in this series so I could not wait to read this. Saying that, if you haven’t
had chance to read that brilliant book rest assured you can read this as a
standalone too.
Foxglove Farm focuses on Isla and Drew, married with a
family and their farm; I was a big fan of these characters in Love Heart Lane
so was really pleased that they were the focus of this book. What seems to be a
perfect relationship and a perfect life slowly starts to unravel around Isla
and she must rely on the support and guidance of the community, her friends and
family to make sure she doesn’t lose everything.
This is a wonderful story based around a gorgeous sounding, close knit community. It’s so endearing to read this and feel part of a community that rallies around each other, Christie Barlow has created such warm, funny and caring characters that I genuinely cannot wait to read more about them all. (I’m so pleased to hear there will be a return visit!)
I feel like Isla and Drew had a mountain of hurdles to overcome in this one; just when I thought everything was ok there was another sucker punch that threatened everything. Honestly, how much could two people go through in one book. It held my interest and had be gasping, talking out loud at parts. As if my ‘telling off’ Drew would do something. What impressed me was how such serious topics were introduced and handled – encouraging people to talk about problems, reach out for help and trust in the ones who love us.
In this book we meet the crazy but kind, Martha. What a
whirlwind she seems and it’s a breath of fresh air that balances some of the
tougher parts of the book. I’m glad she came back to the village when she did,
Isla needed her and what a rock she turned out to be.
I was totally absorbed by Christie’s wonderful writing, a
beautiful style that will fully engage you in this story. I adored Love Heart
Lane and Foxglove Farm is probably even better – I think the more we discover
about this place and its characters there more we will enjoy.
I highly recommend this romantic, funny yet sensitive book.
Thank you to all involved for the chance to read and review.
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Christie Barlow is the author of A Year in the Life of a
Playground Mother, The
Misadventures of a Playground Mother, Kitty's
Countryside Dream, Lizzie's Christmas Escape, Evie's Year of Taking Chances,
The Cosy Canal Boat Dream, A Home at Honeysuckle Farm, Love Heart Lane and
Foxglove Farm. Her writing career came as somewhat a surprise when she decided
to write a book to teach her children a valuable life lesson and show them that
they are capable of achieving their dreams. The book she wrote to prove a point
is now a #1 bestseller in the UK, USA & Australia.
Christie is an ambassador for @ZuriProject
raising money/awareness and engaging with impoverished people in Uganda through
organisations to improve their well-being.
Website www.christiebarlow.com
Twitter @ChristieJBarlow
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