I loved book 1 in this series (they can be read as standalones) and book 2 didn't disappoint either. I love Meadowfield and its residents.

There are some real laugh out loud moments throughout the book and I just loved the characters. I'm hopeful there will be more from Pennycress Inn.
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Bad summary: Couple is baffled by how long-distance relationships work.

🌷 Grumpy x sunshine
🌷 British countryside
🌷 Community
🌷 Insta love
🌷 Cat companion

This is the book that made me realize I don’t like cozy romance. It’s a sweet story. It’s just so low stakes and written in such a way that it took me months to read because I kept literally falling asleep.

Also, in grumpy x sunshine, there’s a fine line between adorably grumpy man with a heart of gold and grumpy man who is actually an emotionally immature jerk who starts being nice once he’s attracted to the FMC. This book unfortunately lands on the latter side for me. It doesn’t help that his interest in her feels like a light switch; there’s very little transition from dislike to being madly in love.

For the writing itself, everything is over-explained if that makes sense. Nothing is left for the reader to fill in, which also means that there’s just a lot of exposition happening about how they’re standing or what their hands are doing. This style of writing makes scenes read a bit slow and dry.

But if you’re looking for a very relaxing stroll through the Cotswolds that feels like chatting with an old friend, then you might like this book.

⭐️: 2/5
🌶️: 0/5

This review is based on an advanced reader copy provided by the publisher, Boldwood Books, in exchange for an honest review. The book is available for purchase now.

'...has the freedom she's been enjoying finally turned her feral?'

Claudette, our favourite woolly friend, is back and as feisty as ever in this, the second book in Sarah Hope's Pennycress Inn series. I was lucky enough to receive an ARC for this, but when I discovered there was an audiobook, I was straight in there, and I listened to it in just a day. I get through so many more books in the summer when I'm outside weeding and whatnot, with my AirPods in!

As always, I fell in love with all the characters and of course I was rooting for Nicola and Charlie, right from the get-go. I loved Charlie. Mr Grumpy, who pretends he isn't falling in love with Meadowfield and its inhabitants, and especially one in particular. Many of the characters from the first book make an appearance, Laura and Jackson, stern old Miss Cross and of course Claudette the sheep!

English country romances are one of my absolute favourites, and in this one, I loved the essence of quintessential village life. The fun, the friendship, knowing everyone and being able to pop into the pub for a drink and knowing that there will be someone in there to talk to!

Thank you to Boldwood Books for the opportunity to read, listen to and review Falling in Love at Pennycress Inn by Sarah Hope.

This book is the second book in the series, but can be read as a Standalone novel.
This is an easygoing, feel-good read. Perfect for relaxing with. I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
Thank you to Netgalley and the Publisher for my arc.

A charming and heart warming read from a new author to me. Falling in Love at Pennycress Inn offers a delightful mix of romance, friendship, and a cosy setting that feels like a welcoming escape.

I enjoyed the relatable characters and the gentle pace that allowed the story to bloom naturally.

I look forward to discovering more from Sarah Hope!

In the latest book in the Pennycress Inn series, readers follow Nicola, a local from Meadowfield in the Cotswolds, as she finally gets a job in her home town. With the entire village anticipating the annual summer carnival, Nicola is happy to help out with the planning until Charlie, the new owner of Little Mead Farm and on sabbatical from his City job, refuses to help. Even though the farm has been in his family for generations, Charlie has no desire to live in the country and work on the farm and with the village. As Nicola and Charlie continue to interact and talk, feelings grow and there’s more at stake than the summer carnival’s success, but their relationship has a deadline neither of them are willing to think about. Packed with characters and set against a whimsical backdrop, readers will love this small town-city and grumpy-sunshine romance novel because Nicola and Charlie are well-written and complex characters. The setting is beautiful, cozy, and charming, and readers will love returning to Meadowfield in this new novel. Perfect for fans of cozy rural romance novels with great characters, beautiful settings, and fun tropes, this is a fantastic addition to Sarah Hope’s new series.

Good to be back at Pennycress Inn though it could be read as a standalone. A feel good read which was a quick read, brilliant to see Claudette the sheep again! Nicola and Charlie’s story , the grumpy farmer!
A perfect summer read, recommended
Thanks to Netgalley, Boldwood Books and, and Sarah Hope for letting me read this book in exchange for an honest review

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

This is such a wonderful book that I've added it to my list of books that I plan to read again!

I am sure I have already reviewed this but it is showing up on my shelf. A great instalment in this series and I loved the carnival and farm aspect.

Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC!

I was in a dilemma whether to start by Book 1 in the series first, because I prefer to know the backstory, but in the end I just started on this book directly and it was quite a good read!

This is my first Sarah Hope book, and I'll be trying to get hold of the rest of her books now, having discovered her.

Sometimes, some of the romance novels are quite long, and sometimes I just want to read a quick (not draggy) book where the characters work out their problems instead of going in circles, having twists and turns and drama to stop them from being together. It is the end of the month, and my mind is tired, and this book was refreshing because it didn't give the main characters more than one obstacle. Yay! As usual, a sucker for happy endings, so I'm glad the author gave them a break, and you can read it to find out what exactly happened.

Thank you boldwood books for the arc

This is book 2 of the series which I didn’t realise the book is interconnected series (now got book 1 on my TBR) as I fully enjoyed it

It was good enjoyable quick read I enjoyed the characters and the plot it was delightful charming goodfeel sweet emotional romance story

We follow the main character as she is starting a fresh start (not going into detail as I don’t want to spoiler to anyone)

Would I recommend the book (YES)

4 stars

Nicola, newly single, from a cheating boyfriend, ends up getting a job at Pennycress Inn, a place that her mother used to manage when she was younger. Nicola thinks that this will be exactly what she needs to return to a place she loves and feels like home to help heal her.

Meanwhile, the village is looking forward to the annual summer Carnival and Nicola asked to help by going and getting some local farmers to lend their tractors and trailers for the parade and events. Nicola had to Little Mead Farm where she remembers the old farmer who used to live there and is excited to touch base with him again only to find out that he is deceased and his nephew Charlie has taken up his late Uncle‘s farm. Charlie does not seem thrilled to see Nicola and refuses the lend of the tractor and trailers.

Nicola, decides to try to appeal to his sense of honour by reminding him that his uncle loved the festival and always donated and was very involved. Charlie reluctantly agrees to allow the usage, but only if the townspeople will not bother him further. He plans on selling as soon as possible and going back to his city life. Nicola and Charlie have a few run-ins, that lead to sparks flying and quickly they become enamoured wit one another, but Nicola has to remind herself that Charlie will be leaving soon and not to get her heart brokem again.

Thsi was such a cute book, an enjoyable read, Thsi author's books always leave yu with a smile. I look forward to more book by this author.

Thank you to NetGalley, the publishing house and the author for the opportunity to read a complimentary copy of this book in return for review based upon my honest opinion.

A lovely summer read

This story is about Nicola who’s always lived in meadowfield and Charlie who’s taking over his uncles farm after he passes away.

When Nicola gets asked to help Charlie if the village can use his tractors and trailers for the village carnival. At first he says no but then changes his mind as he gets to know the village and the occupants.

Nicola helps Charlie with making a video for
him to remember the farm for when he sells up.

What will happen when they get closer and start to have a relationship and Charlie is called back to his real job in the city? Will they make a go of it or will they cut there losses?

This is a charming feel-good romance.

In the village of Meadowfield, Nicola works with Laura at the Pennycress Inn. Nicola is separated from Nathan who has moved in with his girlfriend Kerry. Nicola loses her car after Nathan stops paying the EMI for it, which he was to cover in lieu of other funds he was due to pay her. The village carnival is coming up and Nicola goes over to Farmer Williams seeking help with some farm equipment. To her shock, she finds that the friendly and gracious Farmer Williams has died, and his nephew Charlie now owns and manages the farm. Charlie intends to sell the farm, and flatly declines to help. Though they are off to a bad start, they gradually start understanding each other better.

I understood later that this the second Pennycress Inn book, but I had no problem following the story. Nicola, Charlie & Laura are good loveable characters, and the feel of the village is nice. There is not much novelty in the story, but I found it relaxing. A nice easy to read story.

My rating: 3.75 / 5.

Good to be back at Pennycross Inn and all it’s characters plus some new ones to get to know. A nice, easy to read tale.

A good read for readers who crave a real 'feel good factor' escapism romance. Ideal as a summer read for stretching out in the garden or on a beach somewhere.

Nicola is a delightful character who is a long term resident of Pennycress Inn, in the village of Meadowfield in the Cotswold. She's gone through a traumatic few months after a rather unpleasant break up but is finally getting back on her feet, especially with the village carnival just over the horizon - a most suitable distraction from the past. Nicola is given a rather simple job to help with the organisation, and enters into ieverything willingly - until she has to tangle with the new owner of Little Mead Farm.

He, of course, also has 'issues' to deal with - country life and village events are just not for him. Which cause problems for Nicola - but not necessarily the obvious ones, or the ones either of them were expecting!

An easy.most enjoyable read for anyone who likes a good romance.

**** 4 stars

I actually liked this book better than 1. Nicola and Charlie were cute together and their love felt organic. This was light hearted fast read.

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Thank you so much to NetGalley and Sarah Hope for providing me with a complimentary digital ARC for Falling in Love at Pennycress Inn coming out June 15, 2025. The honest opinions expressed in this review are my own.

I read the first book and wanted to check out this one. I thought it was a really fun, cozy book. I love the setting. I think a lot of things progressed. I would read more books in this series though.

I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys cozies!

Falling in Love at Pennycress is the second book in the Pennycress Inn series by Sarah Hope. I didn’t read the first book, but I had no trouble following along. I really enjoyed this one and now plan to go back and read the first in the series.

This clean romance was a quick, easy, and enjoyable read. I look forward to reading more of the author's books in the future.

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Publication date- June 15, 2025

The second in the series follows on from the first, but centres this time on Nicola who works there. She was brought up in Pennycress Inn and has a special affinity with it. You can read this as a standalone but of course the first story would fill in more of the background, especially about the village characters. The community of Pennycress is as busy as ever, and it looks as though Pennycress Inn is going to return to the centre of its plans. When Nicola meets up with a newcomer, Charlie, she realises that he is not going to be the amenable farmer his uncle always appeared. It is fair to say that Charlie has to work out where he wants his future to be. Life in the village is very different from the city life he has built for himself.

Romance is always in the background, from the wedding which is hosted at Pennycress Inn to Laura and Jackson's developing relationship. Nicola has a broken heart and an unlikeable ex to recover from but finds herself wondering if a long distance relationship could survive. I loved the charming setting with the cast of lively villagers and even a runaway sheep for humour. This is a warm and gentle read to wile away a summer's day.

In short: grumpy-sunshine