A story that warns your heart and relaxes your soul. A real joy to read and I’m looking forward to reading more by Christie Barlow

Lovely heartwarming, feel good story. Set in such a picturesque village where the description makes you want to pack up and move there. Great characters with a lovely community feel. Thank you netgalley for the advanced copy

This book was super cute and I loved all of the little hints of what was going to happen by the end. I guessed most of it, but I feel like that's what you're supposed to do if you can pick up on the little hints throughout. I loved how it was set in this little cute town and had a lot to do with the library and books, as well as, the foster care journey. This book touched me in many ways and I highly recommend it!

This was the first book that I've read by this author, but I will be reading more. This was a charming feel-good romance, and I thought it was absolutely lovely. I really warmed to its cosy village setting. The protagonist, Elle, was a lovely character and I identified with her in some ways. I connected quite deeply with the story and its characters, and I found this really heartwarming to read. I typically enjoy books with bookish settings, such as bookshops or libraries, which is another reason why I chose to read it. If you're very bookish like me, and you enjoy cosy feel-good romance, you may enjoy this.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for a free copy to review.

Part of a series, but still works well as a stand alone story, this is a light romance with a sense of soap opera about it, being set in a quintessentially British and somewhat idealised small town. Whilst this was a welcome relief from my recent book diet of gritty thrillers, it did not engage me so completely that I would rush to read the other books in the series, but it does what it sets out to do really well.

With thanks to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review an advance copy

Elle Cooper is a librarian in the charming, close-knit village of Heartcross. On her 30th birthday her world turns upside down when she starts the search for her birth mother, her best friend Pippa moves in, and she enters a writing competition hosted by her favourite author.

What follows is a slice of life romcom tale that arcs through Elle's friendships, the search for her birth mother, her on/off romance with author Noah Jones, Pippa's romances, and the mystery behind the author Sam Stone. The different storylines all twist and weave together, all culminating in a satisfying resolution for the protagonist Elle.

The Library on Love Heart Lane is book 13 in the Love Heart Lane series by Christie Barlow. As a new reader to the series, I did find the sheer number of names thrown at the reader in the first few pages to be overwhelming, but presumably each of the characters mentioned has their own story arcs in the preceding books, so it will all make sense to those who have read the full series.

This was pure romcom, complete with running through thunderstorms, curious twists of fate, the savvy bestie and the reluctant protagonist. I thought Elle's back story of being a foster child was an interesting one, and stood out as something different from the average romance. The twists were a little *too* serendipitous, and I guessed them from a mile away, but that doesn't matter - this was a heartwarming story of love and books and family.

~ Many thanks to NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review~

I have read most of the books in this series, and this one has all the requirements for a perfect Love Heart Lane story. Elle is a lovely character with unanswered questions about her young life. Her quest leads her on an emotional journey in which she is supported by good friends, a great community and an unexpected romance. The setting, as is its community, is crucial to this story, and we meet familiar characters throughout this book. I love the book's emotion, the sense of community and the love that defines it.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher.

I adore the series Love Heart Lane by Christie Barlow. The Library on Love Heart Lane is another great addition to this series.
The characters keep Love Heart Lane alive and gave me all the feelings I expected to get from reading this book. Elle was written in this story so well she made me feel like I have known her for years.
Thank you to NetGalley, Christie Barlow and One More Chapter for the book. This is my personal review

So great to visit Love Heart Lane once more
With such a delightful community again to explore.
This time it is the three librarians who
Are at the centre of the story with all they do.

There authors, surprises and revelations, too,
As Ellie decides to try to discover who
Her birth mother is and will she dare to take a chance
On the possibility of romance?

There's celebrations, tragedy and much more besides
In the lovely area where Ellie resides.
A story which inspires and friends come to your aid
Despite whatever plans you have made!

For my complementary copy, I say thank you,
As I share with you this, my honest review.

Another great read from Christie. I have loved all the Love Heart Lane books. The highland setting makes me want to live there and reading the books you do feel like you are there. Enjoyed the storyline about Elle and her feeling of something missing in her life. She was brought up by Irene and she had a happy life. Enjoyed reading about the characters from the previous books who flitted in and out. The love interests didn’t disappoint. Noah seemed like a good catch and Aidan was a great dad who wanted to do his best. I did feel sorry for Wilson though. Shame it was the last in the series.

4🌟
A sweet uplifting romance set in what I imagined to be a quaint, picturesque village. Elle is a librarian searching for truth about her family and her life. You get a chance to get to know her as a character, but also many others in the village who are tied in nicely. It makes it feel homely and friendly throughout the novel, and a bit like you're living in the village yourself to be honest.

Add to that the element of romance throughout and it makes the novel cute and warming. Would recommend!

Fence straddling book with characters and a town that were charming. Author couldn't commit to the genre of romance she wanted and thus satisfied no reader. I liked characters, loved the setting, and was otherwise, meh about the story. The miscarriage and easy recovery thereof was also just vehemently wrong and off-putting from my personal experiences.

Elle Cooper works at the library in an area called The Heart of a Village on the grounds of Foxglove Farms in Heartcross. Soon, she will celebrating her 30th birthday and has decided that she will start searching for her biological mother. She grew up in foster care with Irene being the last foster mother she had and they have been together for a long time. She loves her dearly. Her co-worker and good friend, Pippa, is going to move in with her so they can share expenses.

Christy loves the novels of an author named Sam Stone. He is very popular and all the members of her book club love his books. She also loves the novels of author Noah Jones, who once did a signing at her library. That day ended with them sharing a kiss. Now, she cannot stop thinking about him and when she learns he will soon return to her library for another book signing, she is overjoyed.

This is a sweet book that tells the story of Elle’s sad childhood that turned out to be a good life for her. The supporting characters are many yet each of them has a story as well and all of it comes together to show the strength of close friendships. I enjoyed the book and hope that other readers will too.

Copy provided by NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.

Elle is hitting a landmark birthday and making some life changing decisions! Go Elle!!! She’s wanting to make the most of her thirtieth year in life starting with locating her mother. But this is just the start, this one not-so-small decision is just the start and life starts to become very interesting for Elle.

I loved how Elle was bold in making some pretty major decisions in life. I wish I could be as brave at times. She didn’t always take life by the scruff of the neck which I could see she regretted to an extent but life in Heartcross always seems to find of working itself out for the better in a strange kind of way. It is such a magical place to live!

I read Evie’s Year Of Taking Chances 6 years ago and from what I remember, I thoroughly enjoyed the story. Barlow has taken Evie, transformed her in to Elle and relocated her to the gorgeous location of Heartcross. It felt a different book if I didn’t know better!

Going to The Library On Love Heart Lane is a wonderfully heartwarming way to end the year. It may be a standalone in the Love Heart Lane series but it fits perfectly into the fold. I encountered some of my favourite characters from the Scottish town as well as meeting some new ones which I hope (hint hint Christie) will reappear in the later books.

The latest in the brilliant series. I loved it.
Absolutely fab.
I adore this series of books. I want to live there, be struck by the Heartcross curse!
This is my favourite so far, but I say that after each book.
Thanks to the publisher for the early copy, I give my honest opinion.
Highly recommended.

I have read and enjoyed all the Love Heart Lane series and while connected by place and some characters they can be read as standalone novels. This book feels somewhat different to its predecessors with less depth and sudden plot twists. It seems that it is an earlier story rewritten for this series. It’s not the best in the series but a library is a welcome addition to the Love Heart Lane community.

A book from a favourite author that is about books, is a reader’s dream. With mentions of the classics and a few contemporary publications, the story focuses on two authors, Noah Jones, and Sam Stone. Noah had shared a brief moment and a kiss with Elle, while Sam is an elusive yet celebrated writer.
Elle is fiercely loyal to Irene, a mother to her in all manners except biology. Irene has recently retired from the library and is finding joy in her newfound freedom, but still misses the daily life in The Heart of the Village, the popular shopping area on Foxglove Farm. Elle is missing Irene but loving her relationship with her best friend, Pippa. Newcomer Aiden is a welcome addition to the library, and he perfectly fits the gap left by Irene’s departure.
Despite her relationship with Irene, Elle has sent a letter that may rock her world. Nursing a desire to discover more about her past, she has approached a service to help locate her birth mother. Although she has done this with Irene’s blessing, she is nervous about what she may discover. Thankfully, there’s plenty of activity at the library to prevent her from dwelling on her actions.
Christie Barlow has a talent for creating characters who are relatable, with a certain warmth that she brings to each of her books. I have loved them all but will revisit them over time.
This book really does have everything to offer the reader, and if you’ve visited Heartcross before, you’ll recognise some of the wonderful characters that we’ve met in earlier books. However, if this is your first visit, you’ll fit right in, but no doubt you’ll be dipping into the wonderful back catalogue to learn more about this enchanting location and the many wonderful characters that live there.

Really enjoyed this book and like this author a lot. Great characters and also references to characters from previous books. Would recommend this title and author.

The Library on Love Heart Lane by Christie Barlow

Ellie is local librarian and has grown up in foster care for life . She is settled in her job and happy with her life and job but just feels somethings missing and as she’s approaching thirty decides it’s time to search for her birth mother then her life starts to turn upside down.

A well written book in the love heart lane series but it is very predictable and rather repetitive in parts. It does cover some sensitive issues very well and excels with her quirky characters and descriptions of scenery and all round warmth the book gives in spades . A very good book but not her best but still a good enjoyable read. Can be read as a stand alone book.

What a lovely comforting cosy romance! I read it in one go! Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book.