Series Name: Primrose Woods, # 5
He leant forward and kissed her gently on the cheek, wrapping his arms around her, a gesture from one friend to another, but to Sophie it felt wholly intimate and made her body react in a way she could never have expected.
Sunny Sundays at Primrose Hall is a sweet and charming romance and another delightful installment in the Primrose Woods series.
The Sunday craft fairs in the renovated stables are a popular draw for the locals and tourists alike, enticed by the beautiful surroundings of Primrose Woods as well as the irresistible goodies on display. But for Sophie Wright they’re a chance to forge a new life and a new business. After leaving behind a turbulent relationship, Sophie is starting again – and romance is the last thing on her mind.
Drop dead gorgeous Tom Moody, Lord of the Manor Jackson’s newly-discovered older brother, is loving being a member of the Primrose Hall community. Content to muck in where he can be helpful, he’s just happy to be part of the family. But when tragedy strikes, Pia needs Tom more than he ever expected. And when Tom needs a shoulder to cry on, Sophie might be the perfect person to help – if only she hadn’t sworn off romance for good…
Sunny Sundays at Primrose Hall is the latest installment in the Primrose series. I would highly recommend reading books three and four in the series before diving into this book because if you don’t, you might feel a little lost. In book three, we are introduced to Pia and Jackson’s characters, and in book four, we are introduced to Tom and, briefly, to Sophie’s characters. If you read books three and four, you better understand the character’s back stories and what has happened up to this point. I enjoyed this story. It’s a sweet and easy read with a lot of heart. Jill really knows how to create a story that will tug at those heartstrings and also have those butterflies fluttering in your stomach. This story is told from Pia, Tom, Sophie, and Katy’s POV. I’m not always a fan of a book that changes POVs a lot, but I didn’t mind it in this case. The changing of the POVs made it feel like you were watching your favourite TV soap opera without all the unbelievable drama. The characters’ stories interact with each other cohesively and entertainingly. Everything flowed nicely, and it made for a pleasant read.
The characters in this book and series are all so wonderful. I loved getting to know Sophie; she is a great addition to the series and a perfect fit for Tom’s character. It’s also great getting to spend more time with Tom and see how things have been for him after all the events from the previous book. The romance between Sophie and Tom is sweet and delightful. I loved watching these two characters get to know each other and watch those feelings of friendship develop into something more. Pia and Jackson are my favourite characters/couple, and I just want good things for them. My heart broke for them in this book, but it was still wonderful seeing them work together to get through those tougher moments that happen in life. All the characters in this book feel real and relatable. Even though this is a charming romance story, the character’s lives are not perfect. They all have problems/struggles they are trying to work through. And most importantly, their struggles are relatable. Sophie is trying to find herself after leaving a toxic relationship, Katy is struggling to find that work/home/personal life balance, and Tom is trying to find his place in this newfound family. I loved just being with these characters and watching their journeys unfold on the pages.
If you are looking for a charming English small-town romance then you should definitely give this book a try.
Thank you, Boldwood Books and Rachel Random Resources, for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
