I didn’t realise this was a part of a series but I did really enjoy it and I would love to read more books from this authors in the future.

I am sorry that I couldn't complete the book on time and it got expired. I am giving 1 star because of the book description. I liked the synopsis and that is why I asked for the book.

This is the third book in a series of five - I haven't read any of the others and enjoyed this as a standalone novel, although I will read the rest of the series now as I liked this one. Kate Hewitt is a new author for me and I really enjoyed her style of writing - a lovely easy read perfect for a lazy afternoon snuggled on the sofa with a cuppa.

I didn't really like the lead character Kate at the start of the book but it became obvious that she didn't really like what she had become. I enjoyed reading her story and s the twists and turns in the book.

A well written book of self-discovery, new beginnings and friendships. I enjoyed the author's flowing descriptive writing style.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

I wish there was a Willoughby Close for me! Harriet and Tom are great in the contemporary romance that revisits our friends from Willoughby. I voluntarily read an advanced reader copy of this book provided by NetGalley.

What a lovely book. Perfect for curling up on the sofa and just get lost in the story. It really makes you appreciate what have you got. Really looking forward to reading the rest of the books.

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!

What a wonderful read! I'm literally writing this review just seconds after finishing Find Me at Willoughby Close and I'm a bit snotty from shedding a few tears!
A beautifully written novel set in the Cotswolds (one of the loveliest parts of England if I might say so myself) which pulled me in from the very beginning. Harriet's character was so complex and I just loved the way it developed throughout the story, and her children's too, for that matter, especially Mallory.
I was a little surprised how the story turned out to be honest, because at one point I really thought it might take another route. But I loved the way it concluded - it was most satisfying.
I'm trying to find something to criticise but I really can't. If anything, I would say I expected a little more humour but then it really was a lovely read just as it was.
Author Kate Hewitt certainly can spin a wonderful tale and I, for one, am a new fan. I shall look forward to reading more of her books in the future. Incidentally, I just noticed she's written 65! Wow!

I've read other's in this series and really enjoyed them. This had a light feel though it which made the characters interesting :)

Another great book by Kate Hewitt. I'm really enjoying this series and can't wait to read more.

Harriet has led the “perfect” life. She is a mother with 3 children, married to, Richard, a financial success, living in a home so perfect it could be in a magazine and she is close friends with all the best people in the village.
Then, she is surprised to find, her financially successful husband was fired 6 months ago and he has become very good friends with his young and sexy assistant.
Things become horrifying to Harriet. She is moving into a rental, Richard is staying in London and the perfect home she loved is gone to foreclosure.
Harriet has been one of the beautiful people and she liked that a great deal. She was one of the women who belittled others because they did not wear the right clothes, decorate the right way or live the right kind of life. Spending a great deal of money was second nature to Harriet. Her new situation is quite a shock to her system.
Her three children must face difficulties. There will not be an expensive boarding school for Mallory. William is finding it difficult to keep from showing anger. Chloe begins to suck her thumb again.
After she begins to realize that the woman she had become is not a likable person, Harriet tries to begin a new life.
This is a story of being reborn into a person who is comfortable with the real world.
Harriet slowly learns about her new life and the people who surround her. She learns that not having everything she wants may not be the end of her life. She learns to look at people in a new and more gentle light. The children begin to adjust to their new circumstances but there is still the giant issue of missing their father .
Richard wants to stay in the lives of his children. He also wants to try to rework the marriage.
As the story moves forward, Harriet's anxiety nearly becomes a separate character. She finds it difficult to find a real place in the world.
The secondary characters are important to the story. Each of them add texture and depth to the story. The village is populated by people who are leading normal lives and Harriet learns that normal is not such a bad place to be.
Harriet's journey is a painful one. But, the rewards are great for her and her family.
This is part of a series, but it works well as a stand alone read. Ms Hewitt has written of lives which are altered by circumstances. But the ability to overcome difficult circumstances eventually shines through.
I received this book from the publisher through NetGalley. I am voluntarily writing this review and all opinions are my own.

This is another well-told story of change, upheaval and loss and the truth that you don’t always know what you have or who your real friends are until circumstances change and friendships are tested.
Harriet experiences something that is not uncommon in the current and recent economic climate, financial troubles, which lead to the loss of her home and the life she had built around it. At this point she moves into Willoughby Close and slowly starts to realise that the people she knew were not as they seemed and perhaps her perspective on life has not been as clear as she had previously thought.

This is another lovely, cosy story from Kate Hewitt on life’s challenges and while it addresses real and serious issues it does so in a way that does not make for heavy reading but at the same time does not dismiss the stress and upheaval that these issues can cause.

I enjoyed this book as much as the previous two and it was lovely to return to Willoughby Close again and see the area and the people develop further. I hope there are more books in this series as I’m not sure I’m ready to leave Willoughby Close just yet.

Harriet is living a nice and easy life with her husband, Richard, and their three children.They have a big house, she belongs to the group of popular moms at school and her children have more than they actually need. Harriet thinks she's on top of the world. This is until she finds out that her husband has been talking on the phone to his young and sexy assistant for hours. When she confronts him, Richard comes clean and tells her that he lost his job months ago and has turned to his assistant for a shoulder to cry on. Instead of cutting back, Harriet has been spending money they didn't actually have anymore and she will have to make some drastic changes to get them back on track again. Will she be able to adjust to her new situation?

Harriet moves into one of the Willoughby Close cottages with her children. Richard stays in London, so he can find a new job. Harriet and the children need some time to get used to their surroundings and life without plenty of spending money. Now that Harriet is the subject of the town's gossip she needs to find the courage to overcome everything that is happening to her. Richard and Harriet were together for a very long time. Looking back on her marriage, Harriet must admit that they got lost along the way. Will Harriet be able to accept her new situation and maybe even find happiness again at Willoughby Close?

Harriet has come a long way. Once she was a nerdy kid with frizzy hair. Those days are gone and because of her childhood Harriet was extra proud of the status she used to have in town. I must confess that it took me a little while to warm to Harriet. In the beginning it seems like all she cares about is losing her big house and spending large amounts of money without thinking about it. After a while Harriet is forced to be honest with herself and I loved to read about the subtle changes in her character. She takes great care of her children and it must not have been easy for her to deal with most of the mess her family is in on her own. She's a loving person and I hoped she would be able to find herself again.

I fell in love with cozy little countryside cottages ever since I started the Willoughby Close series. Kate Hewitt is a skilled writer and I could easily picture Harriet and her children living at the warm and welcoming Willoughby Close. The place is magical and I look forward to finding out who will be filling up the last remaining cottage. Find Me At Willoughby Close is the third book in the Willoughby Close series and I absolutely loved it.

An interesting book covering the idea that money does not buy happiness and that people can get wrapped up in having what they consider to be an ideal lifestyle. When fortunes change, it all seems very bleak and worrying but, of course, this gives the family chance to take stock of their lives and work out what exactly is important. Richard is harder to empathise with as he seems to think that getting back to their well off lifestyle is the most important thing.
An enjoyable read and I look forward to reading more of Kate Hewitt's books.

What a heartwarming tale this is! It continues the saga of the residents of Willoughby Close, revisiting Ellie and Abbie from the first story in the series, recapping some of the events, but from the perspective of the latest residents, Harriet Lang and her three children. Harriet was the Queen Bee in the local community, running a variety of community activities, including those centred around the local primary school which all three of her children attend. However, her world is turned upside down when she discovers her husband’s itemised mobile bill includes lengthy calls to his secretary at night. Suspicious, Harriet confronts him, only to discover he’s been out of work for six months and her comfortable existence is about to implode.

The story follows her moved on Willoughby Close from the luxury home which the bank have repossessed. In debt, unsure of their future, lacking trust in her husband, all take their toll on this previously confident seeming lynchpin of the local community. Unsure what has already happened in their marriage, whether or not she can trust her husband, the two separate. As things rapidly deteriorate, it is easy to discover who your true friends are. This is a very emotional journey for all concerned, including the three children. Reevaluating life, considering consequences, moving on and coping with heartbreak are all part of this moving story in which new friendships, changes in attitudes and expectations and a delightful puppy all play a role. It is an emotive story, beautifully written and very engaging. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and have no hesitation in highly recommending this to anyone who enjoys very moving family dramas.

I requested and received a copy of this book via NetGalley without any obligation. This is my honest opinion after reading it.

The Blurb :
Welcome to Willoughby Close… a charming cluster of cozy cottages, each with a story to tell and a happy ending to deliver…
Harriet Lang had the perfect life, so she’s left reeling when everything is taken from her in one fell swoop. Suddenly, Harriet learns her beautiful farmhouse in the Cotswolds is double-mortgaged, her husband Richard’s been unceremoniously fired—and he’s become a little too close to his young, sexy assistant.
Harriet moves into Willoughby Close with her three children, trying to hold her head up high. With the help of her neighbor and newfound friend Ellie Matthews, Harriet starts to rebuild her life–but dipping a toe in the dating pool feels strange and meanwhile her children are struggling in different ways. She wonders if starting over is really possible…
Then Willoughby Close begins to weave its healing magic on both her and her children, and Harriet begins to see a way forward. She even starts to date sexy local vet Tom Roberts–but when Richard reappears in her life, wanting to make amends, Harriet must make the painful decision about how much of the past can be forgiven—and what kind of future she is fighting for.

My Thoughts :
So far I have loved this series and book 3 didnt disappoint either. I really love that Kate Hewitt takes on a different charactor and approach in each book. This can be read as a standalone but its much better to of read from the start of the series to get a feel for the town and its people.
We focus on Harriet Lang and her family in this one, after all the lies and problems with her husband she moves into Willoughby Close. She has to adjust to her new life as a single mum and the new surroundings aswell as make new friends.
I enjoyed getting to know Harriet better and we get some answers as to why she is the way she is.
There are some twists and turns and parts where I really felt for Harriet.
It shows us not everything is about money, its family and friends that are worth more. I cant wait for the next installment in the fabulous series.

When I picked up Find Me at Willoughby Close, I thought it looked like a quick summer read, perfect for those times when you want to escape into a book. However, I found that there was more to it than the happy ever after read which the blurb promised. The characters, and in particular Harriet, had a real story to tell as she struggled to come to terms with the changes in her life. You could see her character develop and change as the story progressed.

This is part of a series of books all set in Willoughby Close but that didn't stop it being able to be read as a standalone book. Anyone who has ever stood at the school gates could identify with the feelings of those mothers who were on the outside, not part of the smug set. There is actually a lot of observation of how social groups operate, both with the adults and the school children and how some people can become materialistic and superficial. The children offer wry, uncomplicated humour.

You can also see how Harriet's wider family are affected by the upheaval in her life. I thought that the episode where she went back to her childhood home added to her character as you could see where she came from and why the finer things of life seemed to be so important to her. Harriet is not always easy to like but once you begin to understand her insecurities, she becomes much more sympathetic. This is not a book with a complicated plot line but is character driven.

In short: a cast of characters offer a gentle look at Cotswolds life.

Thanks to the publishers for a copy of the book and a place on the blog tour.

"Find Me at Willoughby Close" is the third and - in my opinion - the best yet part in the Willoughby Close series. Each part introduces us to new characters, so of course you can read the books as stand - alones, however all of the characters were usually already mentioned, and it was also the case with our Harriet Lang. The picture of Harriet that the author has painted was not so optimistic though, she was this kind of yummy - mummy driving a four by four, belonging to those who usually blank you out at the school gates, spoiling her three children with electric devices and ponies. You could think she has the perfect life, right? Well, as it turns out, sort of.

The author, in a very accessible and interesting way, showed in her story how it is to fall, put yourself together and start again. How to learn that money - even if important in our lives - are not everything. I found it really interesting to watch how Harriet's family was starting to learn actually from the beginning, was given a chance to see that they're going to survive, that down - sizing doesn't mean the end of the world, even though it was not the most easier thing for them. I could imagine - you're used to living in luxury and comfort and then suddenly you had to take a pass on literally all of the things that you took for granted, and it was especially difficult for the children.

Kate Hewitt's writing style is lovely - it's engaging, and this time the story was flowing effortlessly. She has written the characters in a brilliant way and I quickly warmed to them all and even though in the previous parts Harriet could appear inaccessible and arrogant, in this novel it was explained why she was like this and I think it was because she so quickly rearranged her train of thoughts and behaviour that made me keep everything crossed for her. It was not easy for her, there were some ups and downs, putting emphasis on downs here, and even when she had her weaker moments, she wasn't afraid to roll up her sleeves. Yes, there were moments that I wanted to shake her very hard, as well, the way to finding what she really wants was rather bumpy, and she was mostly so negative, but nevertheless, she was a likeable character. The other characters fade a little in Harriet's shadow, as the book was really centred around her, and I had a feeling we weren't given a huge chance to get to know them properly. There are Harriet's children and I think it's Mallory that gets the most mentions, and the picture painted of her was not the most optimistic one and I can only hope that she's smart enough. I was not sure what to think about Richard, to be honest. I could for sure see why he didn't tell Harriet that they're in troubles. He seemed backboneless to me, and I was happy that in the end Harriet showed him that they can be happy in a different way.

This story is about learning a lesson or two. It took Harriet some time but she eventually realized that money changed everything in her life, and also that it changed her. She stopped seeing what's important in her life - she thought it's popularity, pony club, yummy mummies meetings but then she realized that it's something very different. A lovely novel about finding yourself again, about adjusting, about finding answers. There are lies, deceits, money and troubles in this novel, a read that I really enjoyed. The sexy vet may be misleading, as there is not a lot of romance in this story, as it is more of a personal development, but it worked for me. Already looking forward to the next part in the series!

This is the third in the Willoughby Close series and in my opinion is my favourite so far. This story veers away from the classic romantic boy meets girl approach with the obligatory hunk and swooning female. Instead it concentrates on Harriet and Richard’s marriage and the effect his actions have on the entire family.

It explores what the lure of money and ‘oneupmanship’ has and the qualities missing in human nature when that occurs. At first Harriet is a yummy mummy, three children who she rushes from one after school activity to another after she has been to the gym, hairdresser, shopping etc .. the kids are spoilt brats quite frankly, each has an electronic device never mind how young they are and the eldest Mallory has a pony who she is rather bored with!

Richard works away in London, Harriet floats around in the huge country house .. life is ‘good’ until one day for some unknown reason she checks the phone bill and her world collapses around her.

The lies, deceit, extravagances all mount up and it results in Harriet and the children arriving at Willoughby Close.

I really like the way this story unfolds and demonstrates how important family values are. There are certain things money can’t buy and it takes them all a long journey to re-discover life and what they want.

It pays to read the books in order because characters from the previous ones do appear and it’s lovely to catch up with them.

This story really struck a few chords and I think it was superbly written. I went through a whole range of emotions while they all try to settle down and realise what it is they actually want/need from life or each other. Daisy was a particular favourite of mine.

I’m looking forward to meeting the mysterious Ava in the next book of the series. Brilliant entertainment, thanks to Kate, Netgalley, publishers and Neverland Blog Tours for the opportunity to read and review voluntarily.

A free copy of this book was provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Find Me at Willoughby Close is the story of Harriet, who finds out one day that her husband Richard has run out of money, lost his job six months ago, had a 'moment' with his sexy secretary and run up a ton of debts against their mortgage, and all the while Harriet has been living it up as a Yummy Mummy in the town where they live. After separating, Harriet is then forced to start from scratch at Willoughby Close with her three children and no money.
I came to this story having not read any of the previous books in the series and was pleasantly surprised. Harriet was surprisingly sympathetic and while it's never fun reading about a character's misfortune, I was glad to see that she didn't just start from scratch in her new life without making a few mistakes to start off with. It was also a pleasant surprise to see that while there was some romance in this story, most of the focus was on Harriet's struggles and her relationships with her children.
A fast-paced read that makes you want to read the rest of the series. 4 stars.

Harriet sat on a wall , Harriet had a great fall, Harriet is finding out she can be happy with less - There is that old saying that less is more and Harriet found that out, but not without a lot of angst, anger and change. She had risen to the level of the cream of the village - dressed how they did, snubbed those who were skim milk and thought her life was perfect, until.............her husband told her they were stone broke and would be losing the house and moving to smaller quarters. While she and Richard were living apart due to a dalliance she learned that there is a world where people help each other out in many ways. , . I was a bit perplexed that she didn't seek employment immediately as her husband had lost his job. However, all worked out in the end and the ly family was whole again, and on the path to recovering from their loss, but not to the extent they wre going to go back to their old way.s. A fun read.