Cozy, sweet, and lovely summer read. Highly recommend for a feel good time while relaxing and having a nice cold drink. 💫💫💫💫💫

This is part of a series but can be read as a stand-alone. Pennycress Inn is owned and operated by Laura and Jackson. They have now hired Nicola, who is in dire need of change after a horrible breakup. She has immersed herself in the annual carnival and will do anything to make sure it is a success. In comes Charlie, a grumpy man who recently inherited a farm that he didn't ask for. Sparks fly, emotions bubble, and Nicola and Charlie can't help but fall for each other.

Their enemies to lovers' story is perfect, sweet, and flows naturally throughout the story.

Thank you, Netgalley and Boldwood Books, for this ARC. All opinions are entirely my own.

Nicola, still hurting from discovering her fiancé was cheating on her, has thrown herself into her new job at Pennycress Inn and re-entering village life, including volunteering to help with the annual village carnival. She goes to see Farmer Williams to ask if they can borrow 2 tractors & trailers for the float parade as usual. Unfortunately, she encounters not the genial Farmer Williams she remembers from her childhood but Farmer Grumpy Williams, his nephew! Despite her pleas Charlie Williams refuses to help as he is too busy restoring the farm following his uncle’s death so he can sell it and return to London.

A really enjoyable cosy, slow-burning romance. Both Nicola and Charlie have had bad relationships in the past, and in Nicola’s case, the bad relationship keeps causing problems and popping up with outrageous demands, making her wary of trusting anyone again.

This is the second book in the series and can be read as a standalone book, the first is ‘Welcome to Pennycress Inn’ again a very enjoyable book and worth reading before this one

Falling in Love at Pennycress Inn by Sarah Hope

I received an advance review copy for free thanks to Rachel's Random Resources and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Blurb

Nicola grew up at Pennycress Inn, in the beautiful Cotswold village of Meadowfield, and now she’s come full circle by landing a job there. After a difficult few months, she’s happy to be back in the place she loves and calls home.

The whole village is looking forward to the annual summer carnival, and Nicola is charged with asking the local farmers to lend their tractors and trailers for the occasion. It’s an easy task – until she meets the new owner of Little Mead Farm, who stubbornly refuses to help.

On sabbatical from his City job for the summer, Charlie wants to do up his late uncle’s farm and put it on the market as soon as possible. The place might have been in his family for generations but country life is simply not for him. He has no time for whatever the villagers are up to.

When Nicola and Charlie meet, sparks fly – and unexpected feelings grow. Soon there’s more at stake in Meadowfield than the success of the carnival. But whatever happens between them, this is just a summer romance… isn’t it?

My Opinion

Falling in Love at Pennycress Inn was a great addition to the Pennycress Inn series. Sarah Hope has created some great characters for this series. A sweet, heart-warming novel. A quick and easy read.

Rating 4/5

This book was very sweet and a nice closed door romance. The Cotswolds sound like a charming place I would like to visit sometime. I didn’t realize this was part of a series but I think it works as a stand alone story. The pace was a little slow at times but, it was still very summery and cozy. Thank you NetGalley and bold wood for the ARC of this book. All opinions are my own.

I loved Nicola and Charlie's story in Falling in Love at Pennycress Inn by Sarah Hope, book two in the Pennycress Inn series, a sweet, charming, and story, set in the small picturesque Cotswold village of Meadowfield.

Nicola Fields is still struggling with the emotional fallout after her painful breakup with her unfaithful fiancé Nathan. Seeking solace and distraction, she occupies herself with her duties at the enchanting and cozy Pennycress Inn; a place where she grew up while her mother managed the Inn for many years. She enjoys working in familiar surroundings and gets along well with the new owner, Laura and her fiancé Jackson.

The Village is getting ready for its annual carnival, managed by Nicola’s friend Jill for several years. Nicola is asked to help by visiting the owner of Little Mead Farm to ask for his assistance about borrowing the trailers and space to get them ready for the Carnival. The visit is a disaster; she discovers Farmer Williams is dead and his nephew Charlie, a city boy who inherited the farm, is getting it ready for sale. He is does not want to waste time with local events.

As they spend time together amidst the carnival preparations, the chemistry between Nicola and Charlie becomes increasingly undeniable; discovering they have a lot in common, including heartbreak and trusting people. Their guarded hearts, each nursing wounds from their past, begin to soften as they navigate the ups and downs of rural life. Suddenly, all Nicola wants is for this reluctant farmer to stay, and make a real home at Little Mead Farm. Watching their relationship evolve was a delightful journey filled with tender moments and a genuine connection. I can’t wait for more stories from the Pennycress Inn.

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I do love a grumpy x sunshine story, I loved how addictive it was and I really loved the grumpiness with the forced proximity, abd I loved seeing their connection grow

Nicola has returned to take a job at Pennycross Inn following splitting up with her boyfriend. She had grown up living in the Inn, so she was pleased to return there and stay in the village that she loved.
This is the second book in the series, but can readily be read as a standalone. It is a fairly straightforward story, but is no worse for that and is a comforting read that I really enjoyed. Again it shows the strength that a local community can provide, along with friendships and their support. I felt sorry for Nicola and what she was going through, Charlie is the grumpy new owner of Little Mead Farm but he has chinks in his hard exterior as well. If you enjoy stories set in small communities, as I do, you will enjoy this one.
I received an advance copy of this book from the publisher through Netgalley, however this did not influence my review of the book.

This was a cute quick read. I started reading this before I realised it was book two in the series. I don’t think it detracted from the plot as the character this book concentrated on was different to book one - with that character, Laura playing a smaller supporting role.

Nicole and Charlie are great characters, and I enjoyed seeing Charlie slowly fall in love with Little Mead as well as with Nic, and who couldn’t love a mischievous sheep?

Some great friendships shown with the support Nic gets after her ex tries to bully his way back into her life. And how Charlie is accepted and included in all the groups.

A great little series that you can escape to easily.

I loved this book based in the Cotswolds and the farming community. Nicola and Charlie were great characters and it was lovely to follow their story with all its twists and turns. A wonderful read which was very difficult to put down. Loved it.

Thank you for Boldwood Books for the ARC!

This was such a cute wholesome summer romance read. The characters weren't extensively problematic but still had good development. The ending was a bit cheesy but very fitting based on the cover art. It is a close door romance so I would definitely recommend this to people who prefer that!

‘Falling in Love at Pennycress Inn’ by Sarah Hope is a mesmerizing and delightful novel that captured my attention from the very first sentence. The story follows Nicola, who starts working at the Pennycress Inn after a difficult few months and soon crosses paths with a grumpy newcomer—more city man than country farmer.

The characters are wonderfully developed, beautifully showcasing both the romance and the heartwarming community spirit. I absolutely adored the chemistry between Nicola and Charlie, as well as revisiting the beloved characters from the previous installment. I always admire how authors skilfully highlight the importance of close-knit communities through meaningful side characters, and Sarah Hope does this brilliantly.

Set against the charming backdrop of the Cotswolds, the plot flows flawlessly. I truly felt as if I were wandering through the idyllic village paths while reading.

This book is perfect for readers who enjoy wholesome romances in picturesque settings, with a gentle pace and heartfelt emotion—ideal for fans of Debbie Macomber, Heidi Swain, or Sarah Bennett.

Falling in Love at Pennycress Inn by Sarah Hope was a gift that came along at exactly the right time in my reading. I had need of a light and happy-ending book, and there it was! Nicola had returned to Pennycress Inn and its new owner after she discovered her fiance romancing another woman: his secretary. Nicola also worked for him so after she kicked him out, she quit her job. She was so happy she had. She had grown up at the Inn when her mother ran it; it was home. And Laura, the new owner was doing so well with it. Nic was doing PR and social media and she knew she was helping make a success of it. She volunteered to help with the carnival and got assigned to obtaining the remaining two farmers’ commitments to loan tractors and trailers for the parade. The last farmer was a favorite of hers so she was looking forward to seeing him. Instead she faced his very grumpy nephew. Farmer Williams had died and this man was here in his stead, and gave her a very firm,”No!” Several times.

The characters were a lovely as only characters in a small town can be. Nic’s ex caused a few problems but she was firm and he went away. Farmer Williams’ nephew proved to be a revelation. Holding weddings at the Inn proved to be a revelation as well. This is a romance so we all know how it ends, but getting there was fun. Watching Nic ride her bike everywhere after her car got repossessed (the ex) was entertaining and the runaway sheep, known to Nic as Claudette provided a laugh or two. The whole thing was just happy and worth a read if one is looking for an uplifting afternoon.

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I love me a small town, grumpy farmer romances, I adored this book it was soo sweet, and I didn’t realize that it was part of a series but it was worth the read.
Thank you Netgalley and the Publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book.

Another fantastic installment to the Cotswold series… Nicola grew up with her childhood being at Pennycress Inn but after returning back to her roots after a period living elsewhere she is now working at her old family home. It’s time for the annual summer carnival where all the locals get involved including all the farmers who lend their tractors and trailers as floats for the occasion, this year however Nicola is given the task of going and confirming with the owner of Littlemead farm that the arrangement is still valid - BUT when she arrives and find a miserable grumpy farmer there instead who turns out to be the original farmers nephew that has been left the farm in his uncles will states he will not allow usage of any property at all for the carnival.
Other problems arrise when Nathan, Nicolas two timing ex boyfriend turns up and causes nothing but trouble for her she wonders will she ever be happy again?

Can the village residents rescue the carnival without the extra help or will they have to resort to some other way of displaying the floats…. will the nephew change his mind I wonder?

Sweetness and love abloom at Little Mead farm in Meadowfield between
Charlie and Nicola. His life in London is the biggest threat to their relationship if he goes back after he sells the farm his uncle left him. Nicola plans to endear Charlie to Meadowfield and all its charms. Will this be enough to change
Charlie’s mind?
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of the book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I picked this one up on a whim, not realizing it was part of a series—but honestly, it didn’t matter at all. It was super easy to follow, and I never felt like I was missing any major backstory.

I’m a total sucker for small-town romances, especially the kind that feel like a warm hug and a glass of iced tea on a summer afternoon. Falling in Love at Pennycress Inn is exactly that kind of read. I mean, did I Google to see if Pennycress was a real place? Maybe... It just sounded so cozy and real!

This story had everything I love in a feel-good romance: sweet characters, a charming setting, a runaway sheep and (thankfully) very little drama. Everyone is just nice—which is honestly refreshing. It’s the kind of book where you know everything will work out in the end, and sometimes that’s exactly what you need. I flew through it in no time.

Highly recommend for anyone who loves heartwarming, low-stress reads that make you smile. Perfect for a lazy weekend or your summer TBR pile!

Many thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for this digital copy in exchange for my honest review.

Really enjoyed this book and loved the characters. The setting was beautiful and this was a nice easy read. Perfect holiday read

This is a relaxed summer read. There is not a lot of drama except the funny kind. Charlie puts everyone off at first, but he can't stand up to Nicola's kindness for long. I enjoyed all the secondary characters, too.

This is the second book in the Pennycress inn series and can easily be read as a standalone, although i will say it is so much more enjoyable when you have read the first and you also get to see what past characters are up to which is lovely.

Nicola returns to her home village of meadowfield and is happy taking part in local activities, the whole village if looking forward to the summer canival and she is tasked with asking the local farmers to lend their tractors and trailers, which should be an easy task....that is until she meets Charlie who is there on a break from the city and is trying to get his uncles farm fixed up so he can sell it on quickly. and he has absolutely no interest in whatever the locals are getting up to.

I love the chemistry and banter between these two and i really cannot wait for more from Pennycress inn, i have my fingers crossed!

Not realizing this was part of a series, until I started it, it wasn't confusing and easy to follow. Not necessarily a stand alone, but could be read as one. If you are looking for a sweet, heartwarming, closed-door romance then this is for you! This was cute and such a quick read. Thank you to NetGalley and to the publisher for my digital ARC!!