Feel-good contemporary romance does not get any better than Rebecca Raisin’s latest uplifting, emotional, hilarious and poignant tale, Aria’s Travelling Bookshop! Flirty, charming and so much fun, Aria’s Travelling Book Shop is the ultimate romantic escape!

Aria Summers has sworn off love and romance. After the death of her beloved husband, Aria prefers to find her happy ever afters between the pages of her favourite books and has instead opted for a life on the road with best friend Rosie and her camper van cum bookshop. Aria is perfectly happy with her life. She does not need any well-meaning friends trying to matchmake nor is going to wait around in bars hoping a handsome man waltzes in and sweeps her off he feet. However, when after one glass of wine too many, Aria finds herself taking a tumble off stage and straight into the arms of Jonathan, she is shocked when she finds herself experiencing feelings she hasn’t felt in a long time.

Aria has always believed that having been lucky enough to experience a great love already, she would be greedy to expect another one. However, as she sets off for a summer to remember in France, Aria begins to wonder whether she might have been a tad too hasty in putting her heart firmly under lock and key. As she begins to experience new adventures, Aria’s life changes forever, but is she ready to take a leap of faith and take a chance on life? Happiness is within reach – but only if she has the strength and courage to look for it and fight for it.

Rebecca Raisin writes the most wonderful tales of love, loyalty and friendship and she is on top form with Aria’s Travelling Book Shop. Funny, heart-warming and romantic, Aria’s Travelling Book Shop is a fantastic tale about taking chances, moving on from the past and pushing yourself out of your comfort zone that tickles the funny bone and touches the heart. Aria is a such a terrific heroine – she is kind, generous, spirited and somebody you would love to have as a friend.

Warm, witty and wonderful, Rebecca Raisin has penned another must-read romance with her unmissable new novel, Aria’s Travelling Book Shop.

I've read a fair few of Ms Raisin's lovely stories now, and I especially enjoyed this sequel to Rosie's Travelling Tea Shop. It was wonderful to spend some time with the Van Lifers again, and I thoroughly enjoyed Aria's story. The book had a slightly more sombre tone than the previous books, and dealt with rather deeper emotional issues. It was heartbreaking in places, but also wonderfully uplifting.

Books, romance, and Paris? What more could a girl ask for! A very sweet romance story that I absolutely enjoyed. The way in which the theme of grief was explored was very realistic and well done. I loved the light hearted moments and of course the budding romance! All the characters were likable and I had a fun time reading this! It was a quick and fluffy read!

What a lovely book. I’ve read a few of the same authors book and they are a a joy. This book is a lovely read, once again I could feel the sun, smell the smells, taste the joyful food.
I looked the characters and could feel the tangible grief Aria exuded. It was a lovely story and seeing her unfurl with the warmth of the sun and the love that Rosie provided with her was immense.
Who wouldn’t want to be a nomad.
This arc copy was provided free of charge in exchange for an honest review for netgalley

Can I please just find a van big enough to pack my family, 3 dogs included, and have enough space to use it as a bookstore? One of the downfalls of being so rooted. I did not read the first book which focuses on Rosie, but it didn't take away from the story. I found it very sweet and quick read. I loved the love interest though it was a bit repetitive in the fact that yes Aria did vow to her dying husband that she would love no other. That was very drilled into the reader mind and bought up over....and over....and over. Still a comfy, snuggle up on a rainy day read. I received this arc from Netgalley. All opinions are my own.

Loved this book whats not to love about a camper van books and travelling and selling books its my dream this book hadlaughing and crying but happy tears. Loved the story line loved the characters did not want the book to end.

I loved Rosie's adventures in the first book in the series but you don't need to have read it to enjoy this one.
Aria is sad, quite rightly but what can Jonathan do to help her move on and does she really want to. A lovely story in a beautiful setting
Just right for these times.

This has been one of those magical reads that hooks you from the first sentence. I came into this world having not read any of Rebecca Raisin’s other books. I didn’t know Rosie or Aria, from Rosie’s Travelling Teashop, but that didn’t hinder me. In fact, it’s made me tempted to want to go back and read it now.

As a bibliophile I love nothing more than a book that contains books. And Aria is a bibliophile at heart. She adores reading romance novels, the warmth and joy that they can bring no matter the occasion. She lives in her own little camper, selling books with her fellow nomad friends. Yet, despite her love of romance, Aria has sworn off love after loosing her husband three years before. But ... well love always finds a way

The writing was wholesome and depicted a love of reading and travel so well. Bringing forward characters that you can meet in every day life. It was filled with moment that will make you giggle and sob - something I did several times during my single reading session.

With the state of the world as it currently is, being stuck at home and any travel plans thrown far out the door at the moment, this made me feel like I was out there myself. Snuggled up in the back of a book packed campervan. A perfect distraction that has kept me up well into the night not wanting to put it down (it’s almost 3am as I’m writing this). Enough joy to distract but still drawing you down to Earth with some of the heartwrenching moments.

It’s almost perfect, hence the 4.5 stars. The only thing I want is more. A tad more substance, greater descriptions of the travel and more interactions with some of the guests in Aria’s shop. Those few interactions we had were sweet but it felt like we needed some more. It is her business after all yet it seems like she spends hardly any time there!

However, if you’re in the mood for a summer romance that’ll fill you with wanderlust and brighten up even your darkest of day’s, then please, look no further!

This book was nice, but unfortunately didn't grab me the way I hoped. It was hard to handle so many similar words reused over and over and it relied a bit too much on cliches.

Such a great escape! I was hoping for a light read that I could read cover-to-cover on a dreary day, and this did not disappoint. This book helped to imagine my dream life - touring France, consuming their delectable eats, reading voraciously... It’s my type of dream life. The love that the friends share for each other is truly heartwarming. The author didn’t shy from weighty topics, and I found myself shedding an unexpected tear. I’ll be rereading this one!

Aria loves living her life traveling her van and reading tons of romance novels. When her friend, Rosie, suggests the next place they travel to is Paris, France, Aria is up for the challenge. The city of Love. Ever since the death of her husband, Aria has not considered the possibility of ever loving a man again. Could Paris change that?
First of all, Aria lives the life I would like to live. Live in a van, travel all over and read books. She is a very relatable character and would love to read more books with her and her friend Rosie.

I graciously received an advance e-copy from Netgalley for review. All opinions are my own.

I loved the idea of the story, but when I started reading the book it didn;t really grab me. I did finish it, but I had to put an effort.
I can't say that I didn;t like the style, but in the same time there was no flow.
The book is good for a day on the beach, but not one that I would come back to.

A bittersweet read of letting go and finding new love and a way forward. I loved the preceding book and it was great to catch up with known characters. This book didn’t share the same frothiness but is enjoyable none the less. I hoping further adventures with Aria and Rosie are on the cards in the future.

Thank you Netgalley

DNF at 21%
I've read the word 'nomad' 12 times and I cannot take it anymore. I understand that this is a "light" read, but the quality is just too low. "Liarbetes"?!

This book was just my cup of tea.

It is so well written. It had a couple of difficult topics in and they were handled delicately and honestly. I loved the characters and travelling to festivals selling, books or coffee etc is my idea of heaven.

This book is good for readers who are book worms, single, people who struggle having lost someone and don't know how to move on and many more.

I adored this book, it has everything I love….a heartbroken bookworm trying to escape her feelings in a camper van turned bookshop, a mysterious author, a stunning location and a bunch of quirky and kind hearted nomadic friends!

I loved how Aria spoke of her love for books and how she read avidly into the small hours with the characters coming completely alive in her imagination.

It’s obvious from the start that Aria is desperately running from her past and escaping into an imaginary world. I’m so glad that she had best friend Rosie and her partner Max by her side, patiently guiding her into the next step of her life.

The trio travel through France with other ‘van lifers’ stopping off at various fetes and fairs along the way. They keep bumping into author Jonathon at book events and Aria can’t help but feel a strong connection towards him. She reads chapters from a diary written by her late husband TJ and gains the strength she needs to open her heart again.

This is truly heart warming, written with great love and warmth. There’s a strong theme of forgiveness, friendship and new beginnings. The plot just carries you along and Aria and Rosie become like the friends you always wished you had. The descriptions of France in the summer just transport you there and the story gives you a feeling that good things will return.

For bookworms, hopeless romantics or anyone who loves a heartwarming, uplifting read.

Let's take a moment and admire this adorable cover.
Okay moving on. The beginning of this book started out really fun and cute. I was smiling so hard my cheeks hurt. Unfortunately that's where the fun ended for me. While I did enjoy the friendship between Aria and Rosie. I felt that there was so much time focused on Rosie and what she was doing or feeling. To the point that it almost felt like Rosie's Traveling Tea Shop part 2 from another prospective. I understand that the friendship between Rosie and Aria was important to the story however, majority of the book is just them talking about Jonathan or Tj and less time on Aria actually interacting with Jonathan or experiencing any real character growth.
I wanted to read more about Aria's thoughts and feelings. I wanted more character development and further discussion on her grief. I also wanted there to be more scenes and romantic development with Jonathan and it just wasn't there. However, I think if you enjoyed the first book in the series you will probably enjoy this one as it expands on Rosie and Max's story. I'm sorry to say this novel was just not my cup of tea but I hope to try another book from this author in the future.

***Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with an advance readers copy in exchange for an honest review ***

I loved the idea of this story, books, camper vans and travel - what's not to love? It was an easy read but I'm afraid it didn't really grab me as much as other rom coms or indeed the first book in the series. However, it's a pleasant enough read for current times or even as a beach read for the future.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book! It's fun, inspiring, and engaging. I read the first book in this series, Rosie's Travelling Tea Shop, and it was nice to catch up with the characters again and follow them around France.

Aria is a grieving widow who has left everything behind and devoted herself to a nomad life, since three years travelling around in her van full of books. Because Aria loves books - this is the only thing that she dares to love right now - after the unexpected death of her husband there is still no place in her heart for another relationship, and she's afraid to lose someone she loves so much again.
Together with other nomads like her, among them her best friend Rosie, they travel around the country and above, going to various types of festivals where they sell their wares - in Aria's case it's books. This time they travel through France, participating in festivals and enjoying the views. However, there is one person that pops up everywhere they are - or, at least, this is what Aria thinks. Can this be a coincidence? Will Aria let her guilt and grief and find the courage a new step in her life?

It was a very interesting idea with van lifers, I truly wasn't aware that something like this exist - or maybe that it does exist but not to such extent, it seems really well organised. Or it doesn't exist and is only fiction? Whatever, it was something different, that I really enjoyed. Maybe not for me but if it makes others happy then why not?

The characters are full of flaws, keeping secrets, making mistakes but I missed more depth to them. They seem a bit one - dimensional and the actions and interaction between them are a bit woody and forced.
Aria, instead of facing reality, escaped into the world of books, and I think we can't blame her for this, right? However, three years have already passed and perhaps it was really time for her to eventually confront her grief and not only live in the past, at least I think so, and it was somehow really hard to buy, this hiding behind the grief, taking it as an excuse for everything. Don't get me wrong but it felt a bit meh and overdone. Why was she so determined to never ever fall in love again?

While the book is rather on a sunny - side, all the butterflies and gorgeous places to see, the author also tries to touch in an engaging way about some heavier and deeper issues, such as loss and grief and how losing your beloved one may affect you and those around you. It was a nice try but it simply felt much too repetitive, staying in place, circling around the same thing, not moving forward, and I think this was my biggest problem with the book. The thing about Aria not wanting to fall in love again came every second page and the dialogues seemed to be only about it, and Aria's inner thoughts were only about this. Also, really - there was what I felt like a zero chemistry between Aria and Jonathan, and actually I couldn't get this subplot at all, I think they met each other even before the story started, and it is already an important starting point for a budding relationship, right? I didn't have a chance to see how they work together - the few elusive meetings were always awkward and there were no sparkles, nothing indicating that they really could be destined for each other. It was simply very optimistic and very rose - tinted but not that convincing for me to buy it as there was really no foundation for this relationship.

The writing style is lovely, full of chatter and humour and there was a lot of potential in this story but in the end I didn't find this "something" in it that makes a book a book that I want to read over and over again. It was a light - hearted, easy, comforting and relaxing read with beautiful setting and full of books and I have already seen that it gets many raving reviews, so perhaps it's the case of it's not you, it's me. If you're looking for a undemanding and cosy read, try this story, it may be a perfect book for you.