I have to say when I read the blurb of this book I thought it was going to be a winner, a guy described as a Viking, the northern lights, a Christmas setting and some family drama, with of course a dollop of romance.

It started off well with Frankie making a run from her wedding and basically being disowned by her Grandmother for doing so, then the decision to go to Norway, which I loved as a setting. Everything the author describes gives me the urge to want to get on a plane to see the place for myself. The northern lights are definitely on my bucket list and definitely the kind of atmosphere that would feel magical and romantic with the right person.

However, once Frankie arrives in Norway I realised that the blurb had been somewhat misleading. I had figured that this would be the story of Jonas helping Frankie to find her mother during which they would fall hopelessly in love, instead, Frankie finds her mother straight away and the story is essentially a family reconnecting.

I have to admit to a little disappointed because I was really hoping for a crazy, doubt-ridden journey around Norway with a lot of romantic tension and I didn’t get it. That’s not to say that what I read wasn’t good, it was but I don’t think I would really class it as a romance book.

It was more of a family drama, although there really wasn’t that much drama. Surprisingly, considering how many big moments that could have caused a lot of emotional turmoil, everyone was very forgiving and exceptionally reflective. Which I have to say I didn’t find very believable, I mean I am all for Christmas miracles but there’s no way that you carry around that much hurt and then forgive someone in an instant.

The characters were all nice, the only one who wasn’t was the grandmother who went from being a heinous, battleaxe type individual to being nice and whilst it made for pleasant reading it didn’t make me feel particularly involved with them.

The ‘romance’ over the whole book between Jonas and Frankie was more like the tiny spark that you would find at the start of a romance book before it delves further into it and gets emotional. It was subtle but maybe a little bit too subtle and could do with a bit more to make you really root for it.

Love At The Northern Lights is an enjoyable book, good for a bit of light reading but I think for me being a bit mislead meant that it didn’t live up to its full potential.

A good take on a Christmas romance. Beautiful settings, characters you could believe in and root for. Excellent cosy night reading.

When Frankie realises what a mistake she is making and runs away from her own wedding she decides to run to Norway and find her long lost mother.... but she also finds the gorgeous Jonas!

Another lovely book by this author, I have loved all of her books and this one doesn't disappoint, there are plenty of twists and turns and great characters, even the mean grandmother! Great book to curl up in front of a fire with

A lovely story that totally involves you with you hoping for a happy ending. It was easy to read and kept you wanting to not put the book down. Recommended for those who enjoy this genre.

I have never read a Darcie Boleyn book I haven't enjoyed and this is no exception. She's a gifted writer who knows how to craft a story to hold your interest from the beginning to the end. Perfect.

Norway & the Northern Lights are high on my bucket list, so I jumped at the opportunity to read Love at the Northern Lights this holiday season.

So what happens when a wealthy, has it all runaway brides ends up in Norway in search of her estranged mother and meets what is essentially the modern day version of a Viking?

I loved the setting of this book, and absolutely adored the mother-daughter storyline that was happening alongside the romance, but compared to other holiday reads I've read this year, it just didn't do as much for my heartstrings as the others. I found that everything fell into place just a bit too well, and the romance storyline moved a bit too slowly for my liking. The cast of characters is fantastic (even Helen Ashford!), but I found myself constantly wanting more from the plot.

I won't be ruling out other books by Darcie Boleyn, but I also don't think I'll be recommending this one much. It's a 'meh' from me.

I didn't like this book very much, even though I usually love cheesy Christmassy love stories. Frankie, the main character, was not very interesting, the plot was very predictable and dragged, it took me ages to finish reading it.

This is a really lovely story about how parents/grandparents decisions can really impact on a child and the way it maps their future.

Frankie is a really likeable character and you support the choices she makes and just hope she makes the right ones too....

This is an easy and enjoyable story to read. It has some twists along the way, whilst other parts are more predicable. The characters are believable and you get to know them well.

When Frankie decides to step off the path that her domineering Grandmother has set out for her and travel to Norway in search of her mother, you find yourself rooting for her from the very start. Oslo is beautifully described and you can hear the crunch of the snow beneath her feet and the crisp, cold of the snow. It all seems like a slightly magical place, never more so than when she travels north in search of the Northern Lights. There is a festive feel to the story and a sparkle and glitter about the place.

There is a strong, hopeful message. Can you forgive mistakes from the past and grasp second chances, looking forwards, never back? The romance is a slow burn, always there beneath the surface but there is also much to be said about family relationships. When Frankie meets Jonas, there is a clash of cultures with her privileged yet cold upbringing contrasting with his more humble but warm family life. Yet they also find that they have a lot in common. With strong characters and a wonderful setting, this is a great winter read.

In short: shimmering festive romance and a heart-warming tale.

Thanks to the author for a copy of the book.

‘Love at the Northern Lights’ is the kind of easy read that makes you feel all cosy inside. There’s romance, family stories as yet untold and it’s set between Oslo and London making the most of the scenery which is beautifully painted in your mind. I found this a slow read, perhaps because the main drama is at the beginning of the book, but it was a sweet story with a message of forgiveness that I enjoyed dipping in and out of.

Thank you to #NetGalley and the publisher for my free copy in return for an unbiased review.

A magical setting for a book, very interesting and likeable characters, romance, family issues, all tied up in a neat story. Perfect reading for a cosy autumn or winter evening.

Really great read. It takes you on a really great journey of different emotions.

It is the story of Frankie who lives with her father and grandmother. When she was a baby her mother abandoned her and on her 18th birthday her mother sends her a letter with an address on. Now 29 Frankie is about to get married and walks out and goes to the airport and gets on a flight to Oslo. Where her mother lives.

Will things work out? It was fun and funny, filled with strapping nordic men, mince pies, and forgiveness.

Thoroughly enjoyed it.

Frankie is a runaway bride – fleeing from Rolo, a man she doesn’t love, but who she feels duty bound to marry, to please her grandmother. After running out on the wedding, she’s not sure what to do, and ends up at the airport. Making an impulsive decision, she books a flight to Norway to track down her estranged Mum, a mum who walked out on her when she was a very young baby, and who ended up living in Norway. One day, Frankie encounters a Norwegian stranger Jonas and they quickly develop a friendship, and together they find her mother. All too soon Frankie has to return to her privileged life in London, but where will fate take her?

Darcie Boleyn has become one of my favourite authors, and I didn’t think anything could beat the Conwenna Cove series, until I read this! I absolutely adored this story– the description of Norway was enchanting, and the whole tale was captivating and the characters were completely believable.

Having spent a weekend in Norway many years ago, this book bought back so many lovely memories, and I felt like I was transported back there again.

Feel good story of relationships and romance with Norway thrown in for good measure. Nice story which was pleasant to read - finished it in one day whilst on holiday.

Thanks to the publishers and Netgalley for a thoroughly enjoyable, romantic read.

The story is full of interesting characters and the author describes everything so well that you can really imagine that you are there with the characters in both Norway and England. There is a definitely a festive magical feel to the story, never more so than when she travels north in search of the Northern Lights and took me back to when I visited Lapland.

Frankie Ashford is running away from her own wedding much to her domineering Grandmother’s annoyance. She heads to the airport still wearing her wedding dress and tiara and pulling the suitcase she was meant to take on her honeymoon. She doesn’t have a plan on where she is going to go but, she just knows that she has to get far away.

Sitting in the airport café she pulls out the postcard she has been carrying around with her for years, a postcard from her mum who she hasn’t seen since she was just a baby. She doesn’t know whether her mum will still be at the same address, but she decides to find out and heads to the destination on the postcard – Norway.

There is definitely a moral to this story. Can you forgive mistakes from the past and grasp second chances, looking forwards and never back?. When Frankie meets Jonas, there is a clash of cultures with her privileged yet cold upbringing contrasting with his more humble but warm family life. Yet they also find that they have a lot in common and their romance develops slowly. With strong likeable characters and a wonderful setting, this is a great winter read.

I love stories like this, an easy read with plenty to keep me interested. Having read this author before I was looking forward to this one.

The author starts with some very funny chapters, I laughed so much at the hen night antics. She then takes us on a journey to places I would love to visit some day. I have always dreamt of seeing the Northern Lights.

The story is very well told, there is plenty of intrigue throughout as Frankie attempts to find out the secrets of her past and try to find out if she can have a relationship with the mother who abandoned her.

The characters are written well, the story flows throughout, and I thoroughly enjoyed the story.

Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing a copy.

Read this until 2am this morning. Wonderful characters, stunning scenery and “Thor”. What more could you ask for?

Frankie has left her future husband at the church and decides to take a must needed trip to Norway, not only because of the beautiful landscapes and handsome men, but to try to find her mother. Luckily for her, this trip will be an end and start for her life, she will find more than she ever searched, but will she be strong enough to accept it?
This had been a sweet and delicious story, I have to say I read it in one stand and I couldn't put it down! But it was not only a sweet story that makes you love this book, is the past of Frankie, telling how was her childhood without a mother; how her mother has lived all these years without seeing her daughter and of course how Frankie decides to take a step and fight for her dreams; that makes this story real and touchable. Of course we all not have a family with money to support us behind, but I think all of us can understand what it means that our family doesn't approve our desires and hopes.
It was interesting reading how Frankie's mother had to left her daughter and husband behind, simply because she was not "acceptable" in a richer family, you know, too idealist and crafty for the posh people...! But sadly, the relation between the wife and the mother-in-law sounded so familiar to me that it was scary!
The story totally transports you to the cold but beautiful Norway landscapes, I can tell you that they are as astonishing as you read the book, but quite pricey too! ;)
I really liked the story, but I would had liked a couple of more chapters, it was a brusque ending, letting everything explained in the epilogue,
This is a story to enjoy with a hot chocolate in a cold day, it will warm your heart and put a sweet smile on your face, because in life even if you were in a difficult position, you can have a nice ending!

Although I didn’t find the main character in the book relatable at first I soon warmed to her and rooted for her the whole way through the book. Overall a good tale of family, love and finding yourself all set to a cosy Christmas background