I was so excited when I was accepted to become an ARC reader for Book 4 of The Borrow a Bookshop series by @kileydunbarauthor, and this book did not disappoint!

Straight away, I was transported back to the beautiful village of Clove Lore in Devon with its big house at the top of the hill and its pub and stunning harbour at the bottom, and hidden away perfectly in the middle is it's bookshop available to "borrow" for 2 weeks where you get to run it as if it were your own as well as the adjoining Café (a booklovers dream!)

This particular journey to Clove Lore was following the new borrower Austen, who was recently fired by her last boss and in turn has lost her joy and words to create poetry until she meets the gorgeous Patti, but with constantly doubting herself and being happier locked away talking to a Parisian bookseller will she miss out on what's right in front of her?

I loved all the characters within this book, but my favourite couple to read about was Sam and Jasper, and I would love to have seen more of them both. Radia (Patti's niece) stole the show again with her confidence and just pure adorability. She will be an amazing, strong woman when she's older!

I always love reading a series of books where the previous characters are still mentioned and have a storyline running alongside the main one, and this one is the perfect balance.

So if you want a cosy romance in a beautiful setting, then I 100% recommend this book

"Love Letters at the Borrow a Bookshop" offers a charming installment in "The Borrow a Bookshop" series, focusing on Austen's transformative journey during her two-week stay. The narrative beautifully explores themes of self-discovery and personal growth, as Austen evolves from a character lacking confidence to one with a newfound sense of self.

One of the book's standout qualities is its commendable inclusivity, seamlessly weaving diverse representations into its portrayal of relationships, characters, and the literary world. While earning a solid three stars, it shines in its ability to engage readers with relatable characters and heartfelt storytelling, making it a delightful addition to the series.

|Another visit to Devon and Clover Lane amd the bookshop. This is a lovely series and each one could be read as a standalone but to get the full impact I would say read each book in order. Love this series and the different lives of the people not just the locals but the people who borrow the bookshop. This is a must read book and I give it 5 stars.

Thanks to Netgalley, author and publisher for this ARC

4,25 stars⭐️

Thank you to NetGalley and Hera for the e-arc of this book for an honest review. This book was so lovely and adorable! The setting of this book was so magical as well. I love the characters in this especially little Radia

“Love Letters at the Borrow a Bookshop” sees a welcome return to Clove Lore, the magic of it’s bookshop and eclectic community.

This time three newcomers with their secrets and burdens arrive and we await the results that books, understanding and the kindness of strangers will inevitably bring to resolve some of their issues.

Austen, is the new borrower at the bookshop. She arrives hoping to hide away from her previous high flying role as an assistant to a famous author. Not an easy thing to do, particularly when the newly published book, that she knows intimately because she helped the author write it, is being studied by the Clove Lore book club. Meanwhile, a famous actress and her playboy styled son, move the apartments at the Big House, complete with a mansion’s worth of boxes, clothing and decor after being thrown out by the ex husband / father. Eager not to be noticed they all soon discover that Clove Lore is not a place to be if you want to remain alone. It is a place where you become entwined with the stories of others, where you find your true self and in many cases true love.

I very much looked forward to reading this book as each bookshop book has whisked me away to a beautiful place where books, comfort and love are paramount. This was no different. The way that the stories of each resident both new and old are entwined and problems resolved neatly but with a sense that there is more to tell, making the characters seem so real. The book tells several love stories and it is refreshing to see a diverse range of couples.

This is such a heartwarming book series reading this, has left me wanting more once again. I look forward to the next borrower arriving and reading their story.

The Borrow A Bookshop has magical happy powers I’m sure of it. I love all the lost souls that come to holiday at it and leave patched up and happier. Austen was a great character, she was struggling with understanding herself and having confidence in herself. Patti blows in all bright colours, in your face and confidant and she’s such a tonic for Austen. I loved watching them dance around each other and Patti supporting and encouraging her from the sidelines. She brought Austen’s best self out.

I also really enjoyed the sub story of Sam and Seth. I really liked how that played out. Seth the fallen rich boy but with so much love for her mother it was touching how he looked after her. Sam is independent and a hard worker, but she’s over stretched and needs help. Reluctantly Seth helps and their friendship blossoms. She gives him the stability he craves and shows him was true friendship and loving support are. I really hope we get to see these two again. They have a great dynamic.

Another great addition to this series. And it was great to catch up with old friends from previous books.

I love this series about people who ‘borrow’ a bookshop in a seaside town. This newest instalment follows Austen, a shy young woman nursing a broken heart. Will she find her happy ever after whilst ‘borrowing’ the bookshop?

I enjoyed this book, but not quite as much as the previous novels in the series. I’m sure many will be pleased to see a same sex love story as the main story arc and I think that’s good for representation. However, I found the main character a little naive at times, which grated on me. I did like the side stories about the lesser characters though. And I really love the community feel these books conjure up.

I will always read these books. I am a big fan of the series and the author. I hope there’s many more to come. I highly recommend this series to fans of sweet romance novels. I recommend reading them in publication author.

Many thanks to netgalley and the publishers for a free advance reading copy in exchange for an honest review.

It's always fabulous to be back in Clove Lore and at the Borrow-a-Bookshop, and I really enjoyed getting to know the latest borrower - Austen.

She is really unsure of herself at the start, and seems prone to messing up her personal life. She strikes up a friendship with an online bookseller, while not completely trusting the signs that are under her nose from someone in the village.

I really enjoyed Austen's ideas for the children's story time, and hearing about her past life as author's assistant.

And she's a poet too which made a bit of a change.

At the same time there are new people that have moved into the Big House, and once you get to know them, and some bad news is revealed, they start to become part of life in Clove Lore too, with Jasper having his eye on one of the locals we have seen a bit in previous books but really get to know this time.

I also loved just about any scene with Radia in it too. And the local matchmaker may have finally retired her betting book too! So change is afoot slightly in the village.

It was a joy to be back in this community and I was left with another smile on my face, especially after a hint in the back matter that there would be another book next year in this series! I can't wait!

Thank you to Hera Books and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

Well, if you've read my reviews, you already know I love Kiley Dunbar, and visiting one of her favourite made-up places, Clove Lore, again is a joy.
The Borrow a Bookshop series has become one of my favourites. I mean, which self-respecting book lover would turn their nose at a holiday where you get to pretend you own a bookshop (and run a lovely little cafe) and surround yourself with the smell of books for two weeks?
So, what fun to hear that there was a fourth installment! I couldn't wait to catch up with old characters and meet the new temporary owner(s).
This time, we meet Austen. Once bitten, twice shy, Austen is a character who riddles with self-doubt. This holiday was booked for her and another, who, given certain circumstances, was no longer coming. Still, books and words are Austen's lifeblood, so this break was not one for cancelling.
Through her trip, a change occurs as she gains her confidence, and then she finds herself in a bit of a confusing situation regarding admirers from two very different places. Both have their place in helping her find herself once more, but where things end was always the route I had hoped for.
We were given a treat in that there was not one but two blossoming romances this time, and both storylines kept me turning the pages on my Kindle as fast as I could. Another new character, a new resident of Clove Lore, and one of the villagers have a hate-to-love situation that is great to read.
Honestly, another favourite of mine, and I cannot wait to read the next one... (April 2025 needs to hurry up!)
Many thanks to NetGalley and Hera Books for an ARC.

this is the third borrow a book shop book in the series.
This one is just as good as the previous two books.
Austen is the main charecter in this book and is the one on her borrow a bookshop holiday.
The town of clove lore as ever is freindly towards the borrow a book shop holiday makers who choose to wait years on a waiting list to come and run the shop for two weeks. And usually end up finding love in the pretty seaside town.

Not my favourite of this series. The FMC was pathetic and not likeable at all. Would have preferred to have read a whole book about Jasper and Sam.

I was super excited to have the privilege to read the next instalment of this beautiful series and this series just keeps getting better and better and every time I read one of these books it makes me wish that there was a real borrow a bookshop holiday I could go on as sounds absolutely perfect.

This instalment introduces us to Austen the latest lucky inhabitant to be holidaying at borrow a book shop and also delves more into the character of Pattie as well as giving us an insight into how the lives of the other characters we have previously met are doing. Loved to see how Austen blossomed during her stay at the bookshop.

This could be read as a standalone but I would recommend reading in order for full enjoyment. I am looking forward to the next instalment

4 stars - a lovely, heartwarming return to clove lore.

This is the the fourth book set in the fictional seaside town of clove lore where in which the premise of each story revolves around the current “borrowers” of a bookshop. The borrowers get to have a working holiday by managing their own bookshop and cafe for 2 weeks before returning home.

This instalment gives us our first sapphic/ lesbian relationship and the story of two newcomers to tight knit community.

Reading these books feels like coming home to your own family with lots of love, hope and happiness.

Lighthearted and hopeful they could also be read as a stand alone but I would highly recommend reading them all.

4/5 stars!

Kiley Dunbar has firmly secured her spot on my top authors to read!

This was the cutest, sweetest read I needed. Austen and Patti's characters had me hooked, their character development was everything and watching their relationship blossom into something so beautiful got me in all the feels. The Borrow a Bookshop series has found itself on my favourite series list <3

A massive thank you to the author Kiley Dunbar, the publisher, and NetGalley UK for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

The concept of this story was so interesting and fun! Who wouldn’t want to own a bookshop for 2 weeks? This story was cozy and atmospheric and so lovely.

I love this series of books and this one didn't dissapoint me. It feels like a cosy blanket wrapped round me. Whilst the story is about the main character I love the fact that I am given an update on the lives of the people I met in the previous books. Whilst set in a fictional place if you have ever visited Clovelly you feel like you are transported there.

I loved this book. It would be great for the summer time. I love reading books about books and this one was perfect. It was such a sweet read. Would highly recommend.

A timely topic of people thinking not being good enough and about rediscovering who you are or can be. I also appreciated the scene with Austen ordering new children's books for the store, including ones about living with a disability.

And Jasper was an interesting character: getting things wrong, but managing to aks himself how to make things right again.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of the book.

A quick and easy read. Would make a good summer read to take along. Easy to pick up and easy to put down. Would recommend.

Absolutely wonderful being back in Clove Lore, this time we meet Austen a 'Borrower' who was supposed to come enjoy the holiday with someone else but ended up coming alone. I had a little trouble liking Austen at the beginning her using her phone so much while being around people even costumers was annoying me a lot but in the end I loved her together with Patti. Being back together with the gang was wonderful and the new additions of Jasper and his mother Esteé was just perfect they didn't overshadow Austen's story at all. And I need Radia to come sort my life out, she's only a little 6 year old girl on paper but she is just wonderful and I need her in my life.

Once again Kiley wrote an incredible story in a beloved seaside town and I can not wait to come back and see what every one is up to again especially Mrs Crocombe and her book of love and ice cream of course.

Thank you NetGalley, Hera books and Kiley Dunbar for the eARC, all opinions are my own.