As soon as I receive an ARC of a Christie Barlow novel it has to be the next book I read. The Library on Love Heart Lane is the last east novel in the Love Heart Lane series and I devoured every single page. This book focuses on Elle, the chief librarian in Heartcross village. She grew up in foster care and recently has felt like a part of her is missing. As her thirtieth birthday approaches she decides to find her birth mother but that brings with it a whole host of unexpected events. I could not put this book down. We met characters old and new and it’s just such a warm-hearted feel good novel. It’s one to curl up with, grab a hot chocolate and just lose yourself in a wonderful novel. Thank you to NetGalley, Harper Collins UK One More Chapter and the author for the chance to review.

The Library on Love Heart Lane is the story of Elle as she is approaching her 30th birthday when she submits a request to trace her biological mother, the story touches on children in care & the feelings that Elle battled with throughout childhood.

I have to admit and I hate saying it as I’m a huge fan, this wasn’t up there with previous publications however I did like the last couple of chapters based at Starcross Manor, although I had guessed some parts, I didn’t call the identity of the mysterious Sam Stone.

Thank you to OMC for the opportunity to read this lovely book and I look forward to the next one!!!

I so loved this story. I can really connect with Elle and Wilson in this heartfelt novel.
Wish I could learn who my mom is, but I don't have that since mine was a closed case adoption.
I read it in one day it was so good!
It's a little slow but then begins to pick up the pace towards the middle.
Pippa is a funny and cute girl. She made laugh and smile. I wish I had a friend like her.
I think sometimes we have to grow and mature a little in order to appreciate the finer things and people that come our way in life.
I just simply adored this novel. It will make you want to keep turning the pages to see who Elle really is
In other words the finding of oneself.
I adore the cover. One it has my favorite color and two I love the idea of a simple cottage.. It's adorable just like the puppy they add into the mix.
5 stars for excellent writing. I highly recommend this novel. You'll enjoy it like I did.
My thanks for a copy of this book. I was NOT required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.

After reading the first 12 books in the Love Heart Lane series, I was VERY excited to get into this new instalment, but unfortunately this one didn't give me the same feelings as the previous books did. I'm still unsure as to what I found missing, but something was a bit off with this one. Nevertheless, I will continue with the rest of the series though (if there's more to come that is).

This is a part of a series that I have enjoyed from the very start and this book is no exception. Our heroine Elle is a librarian and has been living a quiet life - that is until she starts looking for her birth mother, then life starts to get very busy indeed! This series is like returning to old friends and I shall miss it.

The Library on Love Heart Lane, is Elle Cooper's emotional, warm story. The start of the story is Meh, however the plot picks towards the middle and stays till the end. I enjoyed reading about the whirlwind changes happening in Elle's life leading to a HEA.

I completely failed to notice that this is a reworked version of Evie's Year of Taking Chances, until 10 seconds after I pressed the add to shelf button. As much as I absolutely adore Christie Barlow, I am not a fan of re-reading, or re-reviewing books and I know I'll just have a sense of deja vu throughout which would detract.

So instead is below my original review of the book - obviously with original character names etc.. Please do accept my apologies for being so hasty in downloading this - I saw the words Love Heart Lane and instantly clicked download as I never need to read her blurbs to know I want to read them.

Sorry Charlotte, Jennie, Chloe, and the rest of the OMC team, and of course Christie Barlow for messing up on this occasion.

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It didn't take me long until I was completely hooked on the story, and had to see how the various threads would unravel.

Evie works in a library and I loved the dynamics between her and Clara her best friend, Adrian the new librarian and there other friends.

There are some large issues dealt with in this book, and one of the biggest to do with Evie's birth mum, i unfortunately predicted very early on, but it turns out not for completely the correct reasonings.

I loved all the characters in this book, and felt really at home reading this story and the setting of Becton.

This is a great showcase for the recent direction Christie Barlow's writing has gone in, and is easily one of my favourite books by her - well written, a joy to read and made me have the "feels". Definitely felt emotions towards various aspects of this story.. I loved it.