A gentle enjoyable family drama set in beautiful Somerset. Posy knows she is adopted and re-connects with her birth family with her adopted parents’ blessing and her adopted mother, Carmel’s company. The description of the countryside is lovely, and the characters are all so credible. I particularly love the relationship between Posy and Carmel. Grumpy Lachlan added interest and secrecy to the story. A recommended read for those long summer evenings, especially with a cool glass of cider by your side.

First of all, I love all Tilly Tennant's book covers--they are so pretty and have a way of attracting the reader to the book! And I have always been a huge fan of her books so I was super excited when I got a chance to review this ARC.

Posy finds out about her birth mother and then sets off to the countryside in Somerset to meet her biological uncles--Giles and his wife Sandra and Asa who want to get to know her. They all own apple orchards and make cider from them. While in the countryside, she accidentally meets Lachlan who was swimming naked in the lake in his own vineyard when she accidentally walks into it. The two initially didn't get along together and hated each other and slowly, Posy and Asa becomes closer and she and Lachlan too gets closer...

First of all, I like the descriptions of the countryside that makes me imagine myself being in the country side in the apple orchard. Posy the main character to me is a likable character and I do like how she was friendly and warm and soon get along with her uncle, Asa. Many of the characters, including Lachlan to me are likable so that's a good sign to me. The descriptions of vineyard and the countryside makes you feel like you are actually enjoying the countryside with the characters. However, even though the story was good, there were some parts that was a bit boring and I thought the side romance with Jackson and Posy was a bit unnecessary.

Overall, unlike her previous book, this book was an OK book though I enjoyed reading about the countryside and the plot. Worth three stars!

Tilly Tennant is one of my very favourite authors & she never fails to please with wonderful stories & fully formed, believable characters. And this book hits the target once again.
I found myself almost tasting the cold cider while reading this book & in the end went out end bought some (there might very well be a run on cider after everyone reads this book!) although sipping cold cider on a chilly winter’s night is not quite the same as in the warmth of the sun during the summer in which this book is set, but the descriptions within the book were enough for me to almost feel the kiss of sunshine on my skin.
I really enjoyed reading this book, and read it very quickly as it kept my interest throughout. A story of finding new family and building new bonds while maintaining old ones, Exploring possibilities when life throws unexpected experiences at you. A simmering romance flavoured with friendship (new & old) and family (new & old).
Perfect summer reading, especially if accompanied by a glass of cold cider!

A Cider Apple Summer by Tilly Tennant

****This ARC was provided by NetGalley for a free and honest review.**** Tilly Tennant is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors! Her books are beautifully descriptive making me feel like I am part of the story.
Posy has always known she was adopted but she has recently reconnected with her birth-family. They own a beautiful home in the English countryside. When Posy arrives she’s enchanted with the entire place and learning about her roots. That is until she meets surley Lachlan. He is a local vineyard owner who is less than impressed with her big city ways. By spending time in the country, Posy is finding the fast paced city life lacking. An accident puts her life into perspective and leaves her finding a new path to a lot of opportunities. I loved this book and know you will too!

An easy, enjoyable read. I enjoy Tilly Tennant's novels and the cover looked so inviting so I couldn't wait to dive in. It was a quick read and although it isn't my favourite of the authors, I still found it interesting none the less.

A nicely paced easy read. The descriptions of Oleander House and the surrounding apple orchard were beautiful and I felt like I was there, as well as Karen’s guesthouse.
The secrecy around Lachlan was interesting and at one point I did wonder if he was indeed going to a love interest for Asa as Posy seemed to be happy with Jackson.
It was beautifully written, with some sensitive issues dealt with well, showing that love and friendship really do help you over come any thing.

This was a really moving story, I loved the relationship explorations between Posy and her adoptive and birth family. The plot moves along really nicely and as always I love Tilly Tennant's style of writing. A lovely read which would work well for the lead into summer.

Tilly Tennant just has the inherent ability to make me smile.

Following the story of Posy, who has just set off on a life-changing trip from the bustling city to the peaceful countryside to meet what's left of her biological family. Everything is different, the air is crisp, the sun is brighter, life just seems calmer ... and she loves it. Unfortunately, her new neighbour has already decided she doesn't belong and doesn't seem to like her much. But Posy isn't going to let anything, or anyone get in the way of her newfound peace.

This was a truly sweet and warming story, with a low-key romance burning quietly in the background. Now, this was a little slow-moving and I was left a little short with the dramatic turns, but the highlight of this book is the beautiful relationship between Posy and her adopted mum Carmel - they're so stunningly written and they just warmed my heart whenever they were together.

Thank you to Tilly Tennant and NetGalley for an ARC in return for an honest review.

I really enjoyed this book. It’s only the second one I’ve read by this author but I’ll definitely look out for others.
Likeable characters and an idyllic setting, what more could you possibly want?
I’d love to read a sequel to this if that ever happens as I found the main characters so personable.

this was such a fun summer read! i really liked this book and it made me so ready for summer! i can't wait to get to travel again and i'm so pumped!!

Romcom novelist, Tilly Tennant, explores the journey to discover one’s birthparents as well as a keen desire to find one’s place in life, in “A Cider Apple Summer,” to be published April 16, 2021.

Nursing the hurt of losing her job in London, Posy heads for the country. It’s a perfect place for a fresh start and this is Posy’s year of fresh starts. She’s found her birth family and is anxious to connect. Armed with the adoptive mom, Carmel, they head off to meet a family who didn’t know she even existed. When she arrives at Oleander House in Astercombe, Somerset, she’s awestruck. It’s perfect. Too bad she can’t say that for the initial meet and greet with her birth family. Regardless, an awkward first meeting doesn’t deter this headstrong, flitty, and rather nosy, protagonist. After all, she’s got a lot of making up to do. As everyone struggles to define their place in Posy’s world, the path to acceptance is not straight forward. Thank goodness for a sprinkle of humour! The complicated family relationships get ironed out, the enemies become friends, and the grips on an inheritance loosen.

You’d think that Posy’s days were spent helping out on the cider farm and forming relationships with her new family. True, but I felt Tennant focussed a little too much on the vineyard next door. The thorn in Posy’s side? You knew there had to be one, right? It’s the handsome, vineyard owner. Lachlan and Posy can’t seem to get along. The textbook case of enemy to friends trope will make you smile, but Posy faces a harsh reality and it threatens her dream of country living and a fabulous family.

This relaxing and heartwarming story about opening up your heart in order to be accepted is a quick, easy read. I loved that Posy included her adoptive mom in the process of finding her biological family. Tennant’s characters are richly layered, and you’ll find yourself loving some, hating others and downright irritated by one. I did feel the plot was unevenly paced and subplots not fully developed. Perhaps this is part of a series to come? In addition, the writing, unlike Tennant’s previous books, felt disjointed in places. Despite a few misgivings, this is a perfect mixture of a summer romance, new beginnings, second chances and trusting your heart.

Thank you to Tilly Tennant, Bookouture, and NetGalley for an opportunity to read this advance copy in exchange for my honest review.

The perfect beach read. A bit of romantic escapism during stressful times. . .

Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for the ARC!

Maybe people keen on chick lit and light-hearted romance will enjoy it. Maybe I was the wrong reader for this one.

Anyway, here's my honest review: I'm giving this 1.5 stars rounded up to 2. And I think I'm being kind.

Romance is not my go-to genre but I thought I'd give it a chance, it being February (what a silly excuse) and me trying to read a bit of it all.

Well, I believe everyone can like a book even if it's a genre you don't often read. This was not the case. It's the plot I had trouble with. It never gripped me. I kept expecting more but getting nothing. It was obvious something was going to happen between these two characters (romance, duh. Just look at the cover), but that something seemed to take forever to happen…
That heartbreaking secret the blurb talks about is very much predicted but not revealed until about 90% in! What for, then??

Also, this Posy is a nosy girl, damn! No shame at all. Sneaking her way into the lives of people she's spoken two times with. Didn't particularly like that either.

The book is overly loaded with questions, doubts and what-ifs from the main character that at times I thought I was reading a YA romance, if not for the occasional mention of *gasp* sex.

If anything, as a non-brit, I'd love to visit Somerset. It did sound beautiful.

This was an okay read for me. I didn't hate it or love it. It was kind of in the middle, a light-hearted romance though to scratch that itch. I thought it was cute, but maybe not my personal style with the narrative and writing style. The romance and everything is cute, so I did enjoy that!

Though I'd heard of Tilly Tennant before this, I'd never read one of her books. This is a massive oversight considering how many books by British romance authors I have on my shelves! I'm a true sucker for descriptive imagery and the author paints absolutely gorgeous pictures of the English countryside—I've never wanted to travel more! Unfortunately, I had a few problems with the plot and it ultimately fell kind of flat for me. I enjoyed reading it, but have found myself unsatisfied with the ending. I've not felt that way too often with these genres; it was definitely unexpected, to say the least.

The blurb and cover are definitely what sold me on it. The plot sounded amazing, but despite the fact that it's listed as both women's fiction and romance, I feel like it's somehow neither. It straddles the line a bit too closely for it to be satisfying. Enemies to lovers is probably my favorite romance trope, but Lachlan was so barely part of the plot for most of the book that it was really hard to be invested in him. And, without giving away any spoilers, it was frustrating to read about Posy's other romantic endeavors. It didn't really feel like a romance, I suppose. However, I had so many questions remaining at the end about Posy's birth family that it didn't feel satisfying enough for women's fiction, either.

Truthfully, I just didn't connect with Posy. In theory, she should be wonderful, but she just read as very bland and indecisive and hesitant. I can tell that Tilly Tennant knows how to write an interesting character from the rest of the book (I personally loved Asa, and I wanted to like Lachlan), so perhaps this was exactly as intended. After all, there are certainly real people who are happy but indecisive! Nonetheless, I typically leap through logical hoops to fall in love with a main character, but I just couldn't get any enthusiasm for her.

Some of the conversation and prose was a little stiff for me, but as I said above, I think Tennant is brilliant at writing vivid descriptions. I know it's not for everyone, but this reader loves it. I fully intend on reading another book by her because, despite the fact A Cider Apple Summer left me unsatisfied, I can see the underpinnings of great writing.

I feel mean rating this book a 3.5 but I feel I need to be honest. I have loved previous books by this author and whilst I enjoyed this one, it was lacking something that the others had and I can't put my finger on it. The story seemed to be drawn out in parts, and rushed in others. Some lovely characters and lovely locations. With all I've said, I can still see a sequel to catch up the characters we have met as I still think there is more to learn from them.

I thought it was more of a romance kind of book. I didn't liked the writing style and the things the characters said sometimes seemed unrealistic.

Tilly Tennant books always warm my heart.
One not to be missed. A lovely heart-warming book to curl up with. It hooked me in and I couldn’t put it down.
An unexpected inheritance for Posy has her meeting her birth family for the first time. She always knew about her adoption and didn’t want to cause any upset with Carmel (her adoptive Mum). But Carmel wasn’t feeling left out at all and embraced meeting the new family too. On the first meeting Posy and Carmel stayed at a gorgeous B & B rather than impose on the newly discovered uncles. In fact Carmel hit it off with the owner straight away. Posy wanders off for a walk and ends up in a field where she has a rather interesting first meeting with the man who we later find out is named Lachlan.
Of course, the first meeting with uncles Asa and Giles, and Giles’ wife Sandra, was a little strained as they wondered if she was a gold digger. They soon relaxed into each other’s company and got along rather well.
After losing her job in London, Posy offers to help redesigning Asa’s house for a few weeks and really enjoys the pace of life in the Somerset countryside. She takes the field route a few times and I think she secretly hopes to bump into Lachlan again, even though he’s not the friendliest of characters he is certainly easy on the eye.
It really is a beautiful setting, and Posy and Lachlan keep crossing paths. A bit of a will they won’t they, and I won’t give any spoilers!
A very relaxing book to read, great characters and a lovely friends and family feel.
Thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for the review copy in which I give my honest opinion.

Perfect summer read. I loved this story set in Somerset. Full of great characters (especially ASA), a brooding hero and a major drama at the end. What more could you want? Only problem with this read? The story and the evocative description had me buying apples and wine in the supermarket and dreaming of that perfect Somerset summer.

A really lovely story about Posy finding her real family, following the death of her nasty maternal grandmother. I think what I loved about this story is that Posy's adopted mum Carmel was also a huge part of the story and got to share Posy's new experiences with her. Great characters, emotional story of love, friendship and family. Loved it!!!