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.             .                     .

I received an ARC from Bookouture through NetGalley for an honest review.  Posy is going to meet her birth family but until a few weeks ago the family didn't know she existed.  None of them know what to expect when she and her Mum arrives. The first visit was kind of awkward, but she went back and things started getting better. 
Her biological family and the neighbors started warming up to her, and we read the ups and downs,  and the learning that takes place.  It isn't easy, and it takes all of them to give a little.  There were setbacks, but the people never gave up, they just kept moving forward.  It was a different way of life for me, but when you open your heart things can begin to fall into place.

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.

A gorgeous, romantic book, that will whisk you away to sunnier happier times. Make you forget what we are living through at the moment and pop a smile on your face as you sink into a lovely romance.

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!!!

A light-hearted romance that is the perfect way to while away a gloomy winter afternoon, this story has strong female characters and all the right ingredients: a feisty female protagonist, a brooding, handsome hero with a tragedy in his past, complicated family relationships, an unexpected inheritance, and an enemies-to-friends romance. 

This story should please those who enjoy a sweet, low-key romantic story,  The relationships between Posy, her adoptive mother, and her newly-discovered uncles are nicely developed. The  narrative flows well and sparkles with touches of humor throughout.

Thanks Netgalley and the Publisher.   I have enjoyed all this authors books and this was lovely, great characters, great storyline, a real feel good read.

Yet another fantastic book from Tilly. It was another real hug of a book that I desperately needed to cheer me up on these cold winter days

Posy and her mother arrive at Oleander House filled with apprehension as she isn't sure what sort of welcome she will receive from her birth family. Her mother gave her up for adoption and she has only just heard from them. They were also shocked to discover her existence upon the reading of her grandmothers will. Posy finds herself drawn to the beautiful Somerset countryside and the easy way of life on her families farm. She feels a sense of belonging and contentment that is missing from her hectic London life. Tilly Tennant's story of Posy's longing for a simpler life is a great way to escape for a while.

A much needed escape. I loved this book it felt like a much needed 'hug in a book'. After loosing her job in London Posy heads to the country. Its a beautiful, relaxing setting. I loved the characters and the laid back storyline. Perfect beach read. I loved it

Normally I'm a massive fan of Tilly Tennant, and don't get me wrong I did enjoy A Cider Apple Summer while I was reading it, but it's not even close in my eyes to the rest of her books. 

I felt no real draw to keep going back to my kindle, and I found the whole story rather slow.  All the most interesting things mentioned in the blurb, happened so far in, that to even comment on the best bits would be spoiler-y in my mind, and it took quite a lot of building background to get there. 

I kept willing Posy to make what to me was a rather obvious decision but she just didn't seem to see it like that, and although she is the main character, I much preferred any scenes that Marcella, her best friend, or Asa one of her new uncles are in. 

There is though a memorable opening meeting with Lachlan which did have me smiling a lot. 

The setting is stunning and I would have loved to be at Oleander House in Somerset, during a good British Summer as it sounded lovely.  Funnily enough for a book featuring cider orchards, there was possibly more focus on the next door vineyards than anything to do with cider. 

I did like the book, I just ultimately was frustrated as I have read far better from this author. Sorry.

Loved this book as all other Tilly Tennant books. Posy arrives at Oleander House when she finds out about her biological family. She meets brothers Asa and Giles and Sandra Giles wife. They have an apple orchard that they use to make cider. Then she meets Lachlan next door neighbour who has a vineyard.