Grief is such a personal thing and yet we are often expected to behave in a certain way when we lose someone close to us.Kate ran away from those who loved her, to preserve her sanity but also to spare them from the constant reminder of what they had lost. Now something is calling her home and the clock is ticking, Can she succeed where she has failed previously and fight the ghosts that have kept her away so long?

The clock house is a poignant building for the village of Whispers Wood, it embodies their community but will they accept it has to change to keep the village's spirit alive?

Daniel is looking for a new start, he hopes to be the phoenix that rises from the ashes of his former life, but he is keeping secrets and these may threaten not only his new start but his chance of happiness.

This isn't just another story about a beautiful English village with a set of quintessential, quirky characters, although it is both of these. It also shows that there is always hope in adversity and sometimes you have to confront what you fear most to move on with your life.

Kate is a strong woman, with a delightful sense of humour and this colours her story as she returns to Whispers Wood to live a dream that she once shared with the one person who understood her best. Daniel stands in her way but the current owner of the clock house devises a plan to find the best owner for his beloved house, which leads to fun and mayhem for the villagers of Whispers Wood.

The characters are amazing and the story easy to read, Romance, tears and lots of giggles make this a beautiful beginning to what promises to be a fabulous series.

I received a copy of this book from Harper Impulse via NetGalley in return for an honest review.

I really enjoyed the book, it has everything I love in a novel from start to finish. I can’t wait to read what the author has planned next!

When Kate's sister died she ran away from Whispers Wood and hasn't been back since - she can't face her mother and brother-in-law - but when she hears that the Clock House is up for sale she knows it is time to return. It was her sisters dream to set up business in the Clock House and she feels that she must take over that dream in her memory.

Daniel is out driving when his car breaks down by Whispers Wood and he has to get help but why does he feel so drawn to this place as though he belongs there. Seeing that the Clock House is up for sale he decides to put in a bid for it.

With two people desperate to buy it the owner Isaac decides to pit them against each other and decides that whoever makes the most money for the summer fete will be the winner - so will they be deadly enemies or will there be an attraction there!

A lovely book with some lovely characters and great humorous scenes - living in a village I always enjoy books including village communities and can't wait for the next installment

What a welcome to the world of Whisper Woods! A beautiful village in the english countryside where the community pulls together in times of need, and seems to know what everyone else is up to - whether good or bad!

Kate has left the village 4 years earlier after tragedy struck but she is lured back when she hears that the Old Clock House is up for sale. It has always been a dream of her sisters to open a business there - can Kate make this a reality or is she still not ready to return home?

Daniel is at the point where he's wondering what obstacle he will face next in his life. And while out driving his beloved car, Monroe, breaks down, just outside of Whisper Woods and is immediately struck by how at home he feels there. The opportunity to restart his life, and start up a new business is proving to be very exciting for him and where better than the Old Clock House!

Isaac who is selling The Clock House, then comes up with a very odd plan for Daniel and Kate to help the village get its' mojo back by raising funds for the local fete, and whoever wins the battle will win the right to buy The Clock House!

This sets in motion some fun and games for Daniel and Kate as they compete against each other, with the help of family and friends, and also reopens some old wounds that are still very raw and difficult to get over.

I loved the characters in this charming story and really enjoyed the different perspectives that the story is told in. And was very pleased to see that there will be another in the series so looking forward to seeing how the characters all get on after this fabulous introduction!

I got a lovely cosy feeling reading this - funny and touching in equal measures!

4.5 stars.....
The little clockhouse on the Green is a charming feel good book with humour and determination and community spirit.

The story starts with Kate.
Kate is abroad working as a reviewer at holiday resorts.
But she gets several postcards from her cousin to tell her the Clockhouse is up for sale.
Kate hasn't been home in several years since her sister passed away.
But hearing this news she feels a strong urge/ pull to bring her back home.

We soon learn that it was her Sisters dream to turn the Clockhouse into a spa and hearing that the Clockhouse is up for sale is making Kate's decision to return home and put in an offer much stronger.

However things are not going to be easy for Kate when the mysterious Daniel is also interested and decides to put in an offer.

Daniel is not from the area.
 It's fate that lands him in the village when he has car trouble.
He's a shrewd business man and sees huge potential in the Clockhouse and the enchanting Whispers Wood falling for it's charm he can't resist sticking around.

Coming back home to Whisper Woods is really not easy for Kate as it triggers some really emotional and painful memories for her, she also has a very difficult relationship with her mother since  her sister passed away.
She run away from her emotions leaving behind alot of people who she is dreading seeing again, like her brother-in-law who is angry and upset Kate run away.

Kate is determined to do the right thing by her sister and open up the spa.

However Old Man Isaac who owns the Clockhouse isn't about to let it go without a fight to make sure it really does end up in the best hands.
He sets Kate and Daniel a challenge to see who can raise the most money for the Summer Fete. The challange brings along  some funny and at times unpredictable moments along the way!

It's so nice to see the community come together and help each other. It brings out the spirit and love for Whisper Woods and the Clockhouse.

Kate and Daniel are rivals but is there more to the rivalry. Is there some underlying chemistry bubbling away?

This book is enchantingly charming.
The characters are all so enchanting and each one is so well developed, you can tell Eve put a lot of time and research into her characters.
I loved Kate she made me laugh from the very first chapters where she tipped the bottle of water over her virtually see through top.  I knew from that moment I was going to love her.

There is many laugh out loud moments, emotional and heart felt moments but the determination and spirit of Kate, her friends and the community just oozes charm.
I loved it!
Can't wait for the next instalment.

THE LITTLE CLOCK HOUSE ON THE GREEN by Eve Devon is a thoroughly entertaining and captivating tale of love, family, and new beginnings. Kate Somersby ran away from her family and the community of Whispers Wood four years ago and has never really looked back. But when she hears that the clock house on the green is actually for sale, her old dreams that she had shared with her beloved sister, refuse to be silenced and Kate finds herself homeward bound. At the same time a stranger, Daniel Westlake, is looking for a fresh start for himself, and when he finds himself unexpectedly stranded in Whispers Wood, he spots a fabulous business opportunity with the clock house that is for sale. With two stubborn and determined people vying for the same property, the village splits into sides as Kate and Daniel battle it out to raise funds for the Summer Fete, and the winner gets the clock house. But who will win, and what crazy shenanigans will occur in the process? And is it possible for this delightful community to come together and heal those who need it most?

THE LITTLE CLOCK HOUSE ON THE GREEN by Eve Devon is brimming with well-developed characters, a stunning village setting, and has plenty of laughs along the way to make this a truly enchanting read. An excellent start to what is sure to be a delightful series.

Thank you Netgalley and Harper Collins. I love love love this book. I actually cannot say any more but READ IT

4..5 Stars

In a charming West Sussex village setting, of Whispers Wood there is a clock house. For Kate is a long held dream of hers to open up day spa in that very building. For Daniel he has chanced upon the clock house and come up with a business idea himself.

They both want to own the Clock House on the Green which has come up for sale. Kate hasn't lived in Whispers Wood for four years, she left with good reasons but now it seems like it could be a good time for her to return and mend some bridges, if only everyone could believe she won't run again. Daniel on the other hand only discovered the village when his car broke down, and then it was clear he only discovered the clock house when he spotted Kate going into it, and clearly let his heart rule the rest of his decisions!

However the current owner of the Clock House wants them to prove themselves to the village and the one that raises the most funds for the Summer Fete will be the new owner. Which is where the book starts to get really fun!

I loved a lot of the various fund raising ideas, that were come up with by both Kate and Daniel, as well as the fact they seemed to be unsteady on their feet around each other, leading to some amusing situations.

It was Kate's story that intrigued me the most, especially the reasons she has for being nervous at returning home, and how her family react around her. It is poignant, but also shows enormous personal growth as she settles back into life in the village.

I also loved the storyline between Oscar and Juliet, and was really rooting for the right outcome there.

The Little Clock House on the Green is an entertaining story, in a charming setting, full of great characters, easy to read writing, amusing incidents and the promises of a couple of big romances. It is an enjoyable book and one that I am already looking forward to the Christmas sequel of, as I would love to see more of the residents of Whispers Wood.

Thank you to Netgalley and Harper Impulse for this copy of the book that I have reviewed voluntarily and honestly.

I love, love, loved this book!

If Enid Blyton switched to the adult genre and wrote in 2017 - you'd get the gorgeous setting of Whispers Wood. It's quaint, pretty and everybody in the village knows what each other ate for their breakfast. And who with. So it took a tragic circumstance for Kate Somersby to leave her home, her friends and her family. But when she discovers that the clock house on the village green is up for sale, it tugs on her heart strings and leads her back to home.

Daniel Westlake discovers Whispers Wood entirely by accident and is instantly charmed by the village and a potential business opportunity. But it seems he's not the only one. It's seems the for sale board has a challenge attached. One of those challenges being villager Kate. She's not about to give up her dream. Though she might be a villager, her return hasn't been so easy having left her family behind with their grief. But how could kate have stayed when she was the painful reminder? Daniel and Kate both have a lot to prove in order to win the competition - and they're not about to give up easily.

The challenge is to bring the village back. The sense of community that it was known and loved for. So with Kate and Daniel as rivals they have to pull out the stops to win, roping in friends to do so. Except Daniel doesn't have friends, so he gets the support of Kate's ex brother-in-law, who is still hurt and angry that Kate left. And with Kate having her best friend as her help it gets even trickier. Kate can't give up, not when the clock house means so much to her, so she has to ignore her growing feelings for Daniel. But how long will that last.

There is not just one blossoming romance in this book but two. Kate and Daniel are both well developed characters, but the secondary characters are individual, strong and well developed too, in a love them or hate them way. I mostly loved them all.

I might have compared the setting to an Enid Blyton one of old, however author Eve Devon owns it. The setting is perfect, the characters interesting and Eve Devon has made it fresh and so much fun, despite the sad circumstances of the plot. This book is so, so good! So feel good, humorous and warm. I loathe spoilers so I won't share the funnies :-) The author writes with wit and love and you can feel that. This is my favourite book by Eve Devon and despite it only being March, The Little Clock House on the Green is already a definite contender for my favourite book of 2017! Can't wait for the next book in the series!

This book made my heart happy! Superb!

Firstly what a stunning cover to this book! It caught my eye straight away and immediately I knew I had to read this and oh boy it is fantastic.

The little clock house on the green is set in a beautiful village whisper wood. After many years it is finally up for sale.

Two potential buyers, one has had her heart set on it for years and the other a passing business man who decides to settle in the village. They both battle it out to win the Clock house.

It is very unpredictable as you are never quite sure what way itl go and who will be rhe sucessful buyer and thats what I loved about this book, I was guessing right up until the last chapter.

There is a lot of heartbreak in this but we learn that with sadness comes great happiness and you can go on and get through terrible times and move on with life as hard as it may be.

I was simply gutted when I got to the end of the book, I didn't want it to end. Then i found out there would be a second book in the series which im over the moon about and can't wait for the opening of the clock house in the next book and to see how the characters are getting on.

This was my first Eve Devon book and I am very impressed. From the opening chapter I was gripped and found Eve has a wonderful talent of telling a beautiful story, one you just cant put down. Im looking forward to reading more by her.

A fabulous 5 stars!

This book was enjoyable but I've only given it three stars as I found the first few chapters fairly heavy going and uninspiring due to rather a lot of background scene setting. Once I read on, the book became more enjoyable and by the end I had got involved with the characters and story line.