Tristan shakes Julia's world. She's been living a small life in the Cotswolds, baking and being with her friends. He's younger and well, hotter. Can she overcome herself? Should she go for love? It's a good read.

Savoring the Seasons is the fourth book in this series and the character of focus in this novel is Julia Bentley, who spends nearly every waking moment running Rose’s Bakery — a popular spot in the fictitious village of Chilton Crosse — and caring for her 90-year-old father. She doesn’t have time for herself, much less the dreams she had before she got divorced and returned home to take over the family bakery. But all the things she’s put to the back of her mind come rushing back when Tristan shows up at the back door of her bakery with the egg delivery.

Julia is immediately attracted to Tristan, and it’s not long before she realizes he feels the same way — which wouldn’t be a problem except for the fact that Julia is 40 and Tristan is 29, and she can’t help but be plagued by concerns about the age difference. After all, her strenuous job has her feeling every one of her 40 years. These worries continue to nag at her as their friendship develops and Tristan shares with her the traumatic experience that forced him to reassess his life. Just as it seems things might be looking up in the romance department for Julia, Tristan's mates from the University show up since he refused to attend their reunion and with it, Tristan's old ex who is typically drop dead gorgeous who still seems to have a thing for Tristan. With the retelling of all their old school stories, Julia begins to wonder if the feelings she has for Tristan aren't just hopeful anticipation and perhaps the age difference between them is more than meets the eye. Amid preparations for the bakery’s 40th-anniversary celebration, Julia begins to come alive, to truly feel happiness, but the fear of finally revealing her own secret to Tristan prevents her from fully embracing that happiness.

Savoring the Seasons is a rather sweet chaste romance set in a cozy English village, but the story builds upon two tough subjects: family elder care and negative perceptions of ‘older’ (for some people, that’s any woman over 39) unmarried women. Julia doesn’t stereotype herself, but she’s fully aware that other people do gossip and judge. Borum is unsparing about the emotional and physical challenges that her heroine experiences as a 40-year-old woman finding love, and allows the heroine to speak honestly about such realities to her much younger suitor.
This novel turns on its head the typical romance storyline, which makes it a breath of fresh air.

This is the first book in this series that I have read.
If anything some of the characters feel to sweet to be real.
But overall this was a really nice romance with a real feel good factor.

This is a really sweet read.It is the fourth book in the series and they just keep getting better,a fantastic read with great characters you will just love this series.

Readers of contemporary inspirational genre fiction already know that many authors deal with the tougher aspects of life. Savoring the Seasons, a rather chaste romance set in a cozy English village, may have a low heat index (kisses and comforting hugs between 40-year-old heroine Julia and 29-year-old hero, Tristan) but the story builds upon two tough subjects: family elder care and negative perceptions of ‘older’ (for some people, that’s any woman over 39) unmarried women. Julia doesn’t stereotype herself, but she’s fully aware that others gossip and judge. Julia and her elderly father have a loving, reassuring relationship, but author Borum doesn’t sugarcoat the situation. Julia is fatigued, has to think about how much social and financial capital she has, and must emotionally prepare herself for the possibility of a future lived alone.

The heat index is low in this novel; Julia and Tristan exchange only kisses and comforting, supportive hugs. However, there’s nothing naive about this book. Borum is unsparing about the emotional and physical challenges that her heroine experiences as a 40-year-old woman finding love, and allows the heroine to speak honestly about such realities to her much younger suitor. I didn’t realize until I finished the ARC that this book is a later installment of a series set in the same, seemingly quaint English village. The frankness, steady pacing, and realism of Borum’s writing made me feel as though Savoring the Seasons was perhaps the first in a series. The hero, Tristan, could have had a bit more personal depth; it’s one of a few things that prevent this from reading like a standalone novel. That said, it didn’t lessen my appreciation for this book.

As a librarian, I’d recommend this book to readers that enjoy romance but don’t always need a 5-star heat level. I would also recommend it to readers in similar life situations: juggling family care, tacit age discrimination, and a lack of self-care and social life.

This book was funny sad and mostly eye opening when two people meet and the attraction was there in a second. But sometimes insecurities over take ones feeling but after something drastic happens you tend to think what's most important.

Julia Bentley spent her fortieth birthday doing what she always does, baking treats for the customers in her Cotswold bakery and taking care of her elderly father. She doesn’t realize how stagnant her life has become until a younger man, Tristan Hannigan, moves to the village and shows interest in her. As Julia becomes closer to Tristan, he begins to season her mundane days and to challenge how she views the world.
The relationship is threatened when Julia’s doubts and insecurities overwhelm her, and the secret she’s afraid to reveal creates a wedge between them. Will Julia choose the easy route, slipping back into her daily routine and living without love? Or will she find the courage to follow her heart and accept the love she deserves?
I read this book in one sitting. It was an easy read that I enjoyed. It had joy and angst as is expected in these sorts of books and it left me feeling good. 4.5*

Unfortunately i didn't realise this book was part of a series when I requested it. I had never read the others and wish i had 1st. Nice mix of characters. Good strong storyline. Very satisfying read.

a well-rounded plot with great writing. I enjoyed this story. It was very good.