So lovely to return to Jersey once more
To Hollyhock Farm and characters to adore.
Lettie is pregnant and needs to rest
So two volunteers take over, hoping for the best!

Brodie, her partner, asks Joe if he'll aid
Together new plans for them both are made.
Meanwhile a friend asks Skye to help too
When both turn up to stay, what will they do?

From inauspicious beginnings attraction builds, too,
Can they work together? What will they do?
As friendship develops and secrets are shared
Will romance develop or will they be too scared?

This story has romances, secrets and mystery
As Skye endeavours to uncover her family history.
Will this bring joy or heartbreak for them all
As events from the past others will recall.

Another heartwarming read set on Hollyhock Farm
Filled with angst, turmoil, mystery and charm.
A lovely read into which to escape and explore
Now I can't wait to read the next in series - book four!

For my copy of this wonderful book I say thank you
As I share with you this, my honest review.

Imagine being asked to help out on a freinds farm and then arriving to find out a handsome fire fighter (who appears not to like you very much) is also there to do the exact same job. A lovely romantic read that kept me entertained to the very last page.

a fun easy read to get lost in, i have loved all this series but this could also be read as a standalone book.
am looking forward to the next instalment

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was a charming, heartwarming, wonderful book. I enjoyed it so much!

Beautiful Jersey shines out in this return to the island. Fate brings together Joe and Skye who have their own reasons for wanting to live on Hollyhock Farm and help Lettie out as she nears the end of her pregnancy. You feel a little that Joe is too nice for his own good as he allows his mother and her new partner to take over his home and plead poverty. Skye is on the lookout for her unknown father and with very little to go on, is hoping that she will be able to track him down over the coming months. They both find a measure of peace and purpose in looking after the farm animals.

Family is a large focus of the story and as events unfold, several characters have a lot to process, with family dynamics spun off the scale. Both Joe and Skye start off on the wrong foot with each other and are initially horrified to find out that they have to live at the farm and work alongside each other. With a 'will they, won't they?' romance to follow, this makes for a very enjoyable summer read.

In short: can enemies become lovers?

Fabulous tale of romance set on a beautiful island.
For me the setting makes the book, The characters really come to life.

what a lovely book! I loved everything about it! The atmosphere of this small island, the main characters (very lovable), the story in itself... everything! Georgina Troy always writes lovely stories! I can't wait to read another book by this author! I am giving this one a 4 stars out of 5!

Thank you so much to @netgalley for this wonderful ARC. This was the perfect Spring, heartwarming read! I so much enjoyed Skye and Joe and their families in the sweet enemies to lovers romance. I highly recommend if you love a sweet read with wonderful family and community of friends.

𝙎𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙨𝙥𝙧𝙪𝙣𝙜—𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙤 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙨𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙨 𝙖𝙩 𝙃𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙮𝙝𝙤𝙘𝙠 𝙁𝙖𝙧𝙢!

🐄 FARM SETTING IN JERSEY
🧑‍🚒 FIREFIGHTER MMC
🌼 ADVENTURER FMC
🫶🏼 FOUND FAMILY
🤍 SELF DISCOVERY

Love Blooms at Hollyhock Farm is a simple story set in an island town. It is a story of self-discovery, discovering roots, family, and love.

Skye sets out to find her father, someone she has never met, and all she has is her mother's diary and a few locations on the island. Joe, a firefighter, needs an escape from his own house where his mother has made herself comfortable. Skye and Joe end up at Hollyhock Farm, determined to help Lettie out. What follows is a wonderful story of initial skepticism, budding friendship, and a journey to find Skye's father. Little did Skye realize that she would find much more than she set out to in the first place. Joe chooses to help her and provides the emotional support that she needs. Though a simple story, the emotions are well brought out and touch a chord with the reader. The story is a pleasant light read, reminding us that even the simplest of things can be filled with a lot of love and friendship.

The third book in the Hollyhock Farm series, author Georgina Troy, once again gives us a lovely story with characters that we can not help but adore. I recommend this book and series for those looking for a light romantic read!

Georgina Troy’s Love Blooms at Hollyhock Farm is a gorgeous springtime escape that will make you smile.

The time has come for heavily pregnant Lettie to step back from farming. But with her family overseas, she needs someone to tend to the demands of Hollyhock Farm and help comes from two very unexpected places. Firefighter Joe is desperate to escape the confines of his small house ever since his mother moved in with her new husband. Running the farm in exchange for boarding in one of the spare rooms is just what the doctor ordered. Only, Joe isn’t going to be looking after Hollyhock Farm all by himself…

Newcomer Skye doesn’t know the first thing about farming, but she’s happy to muck in and is game for anything. However, this brand new adventure of hers immediately hits the wall when she finds herself clashing with Joe! The two of them cannot be in the same room for more than five seconds before they start butting heads. But could the tension between them be hiding something neither one of them was expecting: an attraction that simply cannot – and will not – be denied!

A comfy chair, a great big cup of tea, a clear schedule and a Georgina Troy romance is a little slice of heaven. Love Blooms at Hollyhock Farm is a charming, enjoyable and uplifting romantic read that I was completely enraptured by. Perfect for fans of feel-good contemporary romance, Love Blooms at Hollyhock Farm by Georgina Troy is just the thing to brighten up your day!

A wonderful read!
This novel drew me in from the very first page and kept me hooked until the end. The characters were vibrant and relatable, the writing was engaging, and the story had just the right balance of heart and humor. Highly recommend!
Many thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

"Love Blooms at Hollyhock Farm" by Georgina Troy. What can I say other than I enjoyed it and read in one day. Who doesn’t want to escape to a small farm on an island in the English Channel…

The setting of a small farm on the Island of Jersey sounded breathtaking. It had everything you could want in a story love, family, community and second chances.

I found the characters to be well developed, and multi-dimensional. You have Skye looking for her father and then fireman Joe who all wanted to help Lettie with the farm while her parents were away. The story was told from Skye’s perspective as well as Joe’s .

I will definitely read other books by this author.

I requested and received an advance reader copy of this book from Boldwood Books and Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This is Book 3 of the Hollyhock Farm series and in this book, we follow Skye and Joe, who are thrown together in this book and who both have very intriguing, separate sub-stories

I loved Skye and could relate to her. The story surrounding her unknown father was touching and helped to really understand her as a character.

Joe was maybe too nice to begin with, but he got better as the story went along, with his niceness! His story, I suppose, looked a bit at boundaries and the likes, so this character development was equalling as intriguing.

I loved the backdrop with this book, being on a farm on an island as while the loves of the characters may be a little in turmoil but the free landscape really isn't that!

It's a lovely story and a series that I will look forward to backbreaking Book 1 and 2, though I had no issues with understanding what was happening in this book so it would work as a standalone too!

It's a lovely heart-warming book, with a beautiful cover!

Having read and enjoyed secretarial of Troy's books over time, I knew I wouldn't be disappointed by Love Blooms.

A return visit to a favourite bookish location is always welcome and it's lovely to catch up with familiar faces. Honestly, it's like catching up with friends.

Joe and Skye the farms new 'helping hands' were a great addition to the already colourful cast of characters and to see their friendship bloom and then a relationship begin to flourish was lovely.

It's a heartwarming, feel-good read and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute!

If you're looking for a feel-good heartwarming series, you need to look no further than the Hollyhock Farm series.
I've read all of the books in this series and other books by the author, and they never fail to make me smile and are the perfect relaxation read.
Taking place on the island of Jersey, the descriptions have me ready to visit and just kick off my shoes.
Once again, we see the inclusion of characters from other books in this series, and this always enriches the story.
This is Skye and Joe's story, they've both ended up at Hollyhock Farm for a different reason and their first meeting wasn't the greatest, but this doesn't last once they start to get to know each other.
Skye has always had a supportive granny in her life after her mother passed away when she was a young teen, but she needs some answers about an important issue she's been dwelling on.
I enjoyed seeing how supportive Joe is in her quest for answers and also enjoyed seeing the fun and supportive interaction between the other characters. I'm always up for reading a wonderful book by the author.

I was given a complimentary copy of this book.
All opinions expressed are my own.

A sweet and simple story about two good people falling in love at a cozy place called Hollyhock Farm on a charming island. The island is described beautifully and the characters very likeable. The story is sweet but it could have done well with both main characters getting some more time with each other.

Love Blooms at Hollyhock Farm swept me away to a picturesque countryside haven where Emma, a city girl with a green thumb, reluctantly inherits her estranged grandmother's flower farm. Between nosy (but lovable) neighbors, learning to milk an ornery goat, and the unexpected charm of Alex—the grumpy-but-gorgeous local botanist—Emma discovers that sometimes roots can grow where we least expect.
If books were hugs, Love Blooms at Hollyhock Farm would be the kind that comes with a warm cup of tea. The characters feel wonderfully real, from Emma's determined (yet adorably clumsy) efforts to revive the farm, to Alex’s enigmatic mix of snark and hidden vulnerability. The supporting cast—quirky neighbors, a mischievous cat, and an elderly matchmaker—adds layers of charm and heart.
I was very envious of Emma as I love gardening and would be very happy to inherit a flower farm.This is a book to make you dream of a different life and living into a sea of colours and perfumes.
This story is as much about finding love as it is about finding yourself. It’s a delightfully cozy read that'll leave you cheering for its richly fleshed-out characters and believing in the magic of second chances. Perfect for curling up on a rainy day.
Recommended
Many thanks to Boldwood Books and Rachel's Random Resources for this digital copy, all opinions are mine

Wish You Were Here resonated with me on so many levels, I didn't expect it because our heroine is a lot older than me (sorry Deedee, I'm just jealous of your sparkling life) but we still have a lot in common.

We both are travel agents and a travel agency's owners, we share the same fears for our jobs, besides, we have our big birthdays coming. I'm glad for every year that I spend being healthy and alive, but still, with the big four zero approaching I started thinking about the past and the future.

Deedee used to live her life to the fullest, but since the death of her husband she became more cautious, thoughtful and less carefree. Still, she plans to celebrate her seventy birthday in New York with her old and new friends, trying to not miss her Joe too much and to ruin the experience to everyone.

"We don't move on, we move forward!"

I absolutely adored Deedee as well as her diverse group of friends.
She felt understandably lost, but she didn't give up and, putting one foot in front of the other, she still keep going toward the future. I'm glad that her friends were there to help with her grief, reminding her how strong and lively she is.

I loved that this story was well written, relatable, and with unforgettable characters.
It's the first time I've read an Alex Brown work, but it won't be the last.

Book Review: Love Blooms at Hollyhock Farm by Georgina Troy
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)

Georgina Troy delivers another sun-soaked, heartwarming romance in Love Blooms at Hollyhock Farm—a story brimming with charm, chemistry, and the irresistible promise of new beginnings.

Set on the idyllic island of Jersey, this delightful read welcomes us back to Hollyhock Farm, where spring has arrived and change is in the air. With Lettie preparing to step back from the farm due to her pregnancy, help arrives in the form of two unexpected—but totally welcome—housemates: Joe, a down-to-earth firefighter escaping family chaos, and Skye, a free-spirited newcomer eager to try something new.

What unfolds is a delicious slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romance, where tension, misunderstandings, and blossoming feelings are as much a part of farm life as the blooming hollyhocks. Troy strikes the perfect balance between cozy escapism and heartfelt emotion. Joe and Skye’s dynamic is full of spark and sass, but it’s the tender moments, growing trust, and gentle emotional growth that truly steal the show.

Troy’s writing is wonderfully evocative—Jersey comes alive on the page with its lush landscapes, coastal charm, and welcoming community. The supporting cast adds depth and humor, making this feel like a place you'd love to visit, or better yet, never leave.

Verdict: Love Blooms at Hollyhock Farm is a sweet and uplifting romance that’s as refreshing as a spring breeze. Perfect for fans of Rachael Lucas and Phillipa Ashley, it's a feel-good story about second chances, unexpected friendships, and finding love in the most surprising places.

This was a sweet and lovely romance with a lot of depth within. The themes of family history and imperfect family members really made it all the more gripping and it was nice to see it all unravel.