Everyone jump in the car! We are heading back to Rowan Vale!!!!
When I tell you I could have cried when this arc hit my account!! I was an arc reader for book one and was so in love with the book and the town, I was basically foaming at the mouth for book 2!

No matter how far we make it into this series I will never stopped being surprised at how much I fall in love with each ghost. The more we learn the more I love them and wish that Rowan Vale was a real place we could all visit. Learning Polly’s story brought actual tears to my eyes. And the ending???? It actually surprised me. That doesn’t happen often but WOW.

I truly hope Sharon Booth keeps supplying us with more books from this town for years to come and I cannot wait for my friends to explore this cozy series and join me in my obsession!

Thank you Netgalley, and the publisher, for providing me with an ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review. All thoughts are my own and are in no way influenced by early access to this title.

I received an advanced reader's copy of this from Net Galley in exchange for an honest opion.

I've loved both of these in the series! I love the found family, but also the idea that loved ones are gone gone that we have ties to them and a a linking heritage. This one is set more in the tea shop (rather than the manor house) giving the back story of Shona's Aunt Polly and her death and how those things connect with the current time. I love the healing of old wounds to make way for new adventures. I would recc this series- has been such a sweet cozy read- with ghosts!

I loved the first book in Sharon Booth's Ghosts of Rowan Vale series and couldn't wait to dive into the second in the series. The living history village is gearing up for a 1940s weekend but cafe owner Shona is worried about the impact this might have on her great-aunt Polly as the 40s were the time when a shocking incident made her a permanent resident of Rowan Vale. It's a heartwarming story of the importance of family, especially when the past comes calling and the truth may not be what everyone assumed. Wonderful setting, beautifully written and a moment near the end which gave me goose bumps. Excited for the next one

In the second charming book in the fun Ghosts of Rowan Vale series, readers follow Shona and her family -- including her father, ghostly great-aunt Polly, and her daughter -- as they prepare to get the 1940s themed teashop ready for the 1940s themed weekend. When newcomer Max arrives to Rowan Vale hoping to learn about the place where his German grandfather was held as a prisoner of war, he upsets the peace at the teashop because Max is the first person to catch Shona’s eye since her divorce and because Polly, who died during World War II, must confront her past and what really happened all those years ago. With alternating perspectives and timelines starring multiple characters, readers will love the details and mystery packed into this latest instalment, especially because the characters have so much going on. The emotional storylines and complex feelings and backgrounds of the characters really add a lot of depth to the story, and the characters are incredibly detailed. With a lot going on on every page, readers will really enjoy returning to Rowan Vale and exploring another of its mysteries, and the World War II elements are unique and add some fascinating tension to the village’s history.

I had such high hopes for this book after falling in love with The Kindred Spirits Of Harling Hall and it did NOT disappoint. A Cosy, wholesome read with lots of twists and turns.

Wow wow wow! I loved this book. The premise felt cozy and fresh, I love the idea of a small village with a shared secret like this. The story within that setting had me sighing sweetly. I love the attraction and tension of the main couple trying to find a solution to a long ago murder that has both their ancestors tied in. I really enjoyed the personalities given to all the ghosts and how they interplay with the living through relatives, each other, and Callie. Definitely keeping up with this series!!

Book two in the Ghosts of Rowan Vale series takes us deeper into the charming, quirky village and its haunted teashop. Loving Spirits centres on Shona, who runs the teashop, and Max, a visitor investigating his grandfather’s past as a prisoner of war. At the heart of it all is the decades-old mystery of Shona’s great aunt Polly’s murder.

The story starts off a little scattered, but once the mystery kicks in, it becomes hard to put down. I actually enjoyed this instalment more than the first, thanks to the intriguing whodunnit and the fun of piecing together clues.

Much like the TV show Ghosts, the resident spirits add humour, warmth, and depth to the story. The slower pace of village life and the gentle unfolding of ghostly backstories made this a cosy, satisfying read.

This is the 2nd book on the rowan vale series and was even more of a joy to read than the previous one. Such a magical read which cleverly mixes the past and present with an element of mystery intertwined. I was captivated from the first page the characters and descriptions and the storyline are very engaging.

Looking forward to what comes next for the inhabitants of Rowan Vale

Loving Spirits at the Village Teashop by Sharon Booth is a curious book about a living history village wherein humans and ghosts live together in harmony. Not all human can see the ghosts, and some that can can only see one. Some of the ghosts are ancestors of the residents and some are not. It involves the murder of one of the ghosts, Polly Herron, who is the great-aunt of the proprietress of the tea shop, Shona. There is a new owner of the village, Callie, as the descendants of the previous owner had not been able to see and communicate with the ghosts and that was a requirement. Callie is young and full of ideas, including her current one of having a 1940’s weekend. Shona was not sure as Polly had been murdered in 1948, but Polly was excited about it. No one had ever known who killed Polly and she couldn’t, or wouldn’t say. It was a sore spot.

Polly was very active, always out and about, able to overhear conversations that the participants though was private. She was not a gossip, but very knowledgable. One day she was startled by a voice she knew, but when she turned she saw it was not him but a younger man with his voice. Max’s grandfather had been a German POW nearby and he was there looking for answers. It was sometimes confusing, but always endearing. A mystery solved, romance bloomed, and people lived their lives. An intriguing story with excellent characters, a good plot, a decent mystery, and so much more.

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Great story with a fun cast of characters. I loved the cozy plot and the supernatural elements. It was nice to be back with the cast at Rowan Vale.

This book did not disappoint. When Max visits town, to meet with his daughter, he meets Shona an older resident of the village. They are attracted to each other, but Polly Shonas aunt, and a resident ghost does not encourage the relationship. Polly was murdered and a German POW is suspected (he's Max's relative). Pollys secrets on who killed those years ago, create a rift betweenShona and Max. Revelations and some endearing moments later Shona and Max get their hea.

Like book 1, this was fast paced, you got the backstories of some more ghosts. Preferably read it in order, for the context.

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Warning, My review might sound biased because I will always have a soft spot for this series whether the story is good or not. And I have to tell you this, you need to read the first book for you to love this series and also get to know what Rowan Vale is about in depth. I know it’s a different main characters for both books, but the story timeline is continuous from the first book and I’m sure it will be the same for the third. You won’t really get the hype or the magical feeling from the village because you haven’t gotten a proper introduction of it.

I fell in love with the story not because of the romantic encounters or tragic ending but because of how heart warming the whole Rowan Vale estate is. How the life of the past and present tenants coexist. It just feels dreamy to imagine a village that preserves its history and somehow we got to hear and see the side story of the people in history.

The romantic encounter here in this book isn’t about intimacy or physical attraction like most romance stories. It was simply a lovely story between man and woman, brother and sister, father and daughter. Personally, I think it’s not easy to write a lot of characters that are easily connected with each other that are not weirdly entangled just just for the plot. Each character serves really well and holds importance despite being a minor character.

I want to really say it again, I love this book. If you’re looking for a book with heartwarming, lovely but tragic at the same time read the series. And like I said I might be biased in this but I’m all for a heartwarming story.

I’m so happy to be able to continue reading about the friends of Rowan Vale! I have to admit, I didn’t love this one as much as I did the first book. It took me a while to finish, because it felt like it dragged on much longer than it needed to. The last 25% percent contained all the “action”. It’s a well written and easy read. I’m looking forward to part 3!

Thank you boldwood books and NetGalley for the arc I fully enjoyed it

It was good I like the characters and the plot it’s about a ghost a teashop a village and supernatural things it was fun romance cozy read

Also after reading this I realised it’s book 2 I now need to read book 1

Loving Spirits at the Vintage Teashop is a heart-warming, cosy romance with a gentle sprinkle of the supernatural—perfect for readers who love their fiction with charm, comfort, and a touch of whimsy.
Set in a quaint village and centered around a vintage teashop, the story delivers on its promise of coziness. The atmosphere is delightful, and the setting feels like a warm hug—ideal for curling up with on a quiet afternoon. The characters are likeable, with an endearing cast that adds both humor and heart to the narrative.
The magical twist involving spirits adds a fun and unexpected layer, though at times it felt a little underexplored. I would have loved a deeper dive into that aspect to really elevate the uniqueness of the story. The romance itself is sweet, though a bit predictable in places, and the pacing occasionally slowed, especially in the middle sections.
That said, Sharon Booth’s writing has an easy, comforting flow to it, and she clearly knows how to craft a feel-good story with emotional warmth. The themes of healing, community, and second chances are woven in with care, making this a lovely, low-stakes read with just enough intrigue to keep the pages turning.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Ghosts, romance, secrets... and tea!

This delightful novel invites readers into a world where the past never quite lets go as if time feels almost suspended here. Step into the nostalgic charm of Rowan Vale, a Cotswold village where history lives and sometimes lingers beyond the grave. In this beautifully woven tale of love, loss and long buried secrets, Shona, a woman finding her way again after heartbreak, runs a 1940s themed teashop alongside the spirited ghost of her great-aunt Polly.

The teashop is also home to the ghost of great-aunt Polly, a spirited (and at times, rather opinionated) presence who once ran the place in its heyday. Polly isn’t just lingering for sentimental reasons—she has unfinished business, secrets buried deep in wartime shadows, and a heart still tethered to old regrets.

When the dashing Max arrives searching for clues to his family’s wartime past, he stirs up more than just memories. As romance brews and a haunting mystery unfolds, Shona must help Polly face the truth she’s hidden for decades and perhaps find her own chance at love again.

As the village prepares for a 1940s reenactment weekend, old wounds surface and long held secrets unravel. The story gracefully shifts between past and present, offering a moving exploration of forgiveness, healing and second chances. Polly’s ghostly arc is particularly poignant – an aching reminder that sometimes love lingers long after life, waiting to be resolved.
With its misty lanes, spectral whispers and stolen glances over teacups, it is a story that leaves you believing in the power of love across time and the possibility of new beginnings at any age.

Thank you Sharon Booth, Boldwood Books and NetGalley for sending the ARC of this novel!

With thanks to netgalley for an advanced copy in exchange for a review. To note I haven’t read the first in the series and perhaps that put me at a disadvantage. I was attracted by the spririt/magical realism concept of the book. Overall it made for an entertaining read, but it was a little slow to get going, not helped by a complicated list of characters, which took the first half of the book to get to grips with. This is where I think perhaps reading the previous book in the series may have helped. The story unfolded well with a group of likeable if a little far fetched characters. The plot line was entertaining and the conclusion satisfying. Worth a read, but maybe in order of the series to get the full value.

I wasn’t ae to read the first book and so I think I missed a lot of the backstory. Anyway, right off the bat there were just too many characters that were introduced and I start doubting that all of them played huge roles in the story. If you have too many characters in a supposedly cozy read, it’s not gonna work because you will feel disconnected with the characters. Over-all I really wanted to enjoy this but it just didn’t make me invested enough.

Thank you Netgalley and Boldwood Books for the e-ARC version of this book!

Loving Spirits at the Vintage Teashop is a magical, cozy read about a niece finding a second chance at love under unexpected circumstances while her ghost great-aunt come to terms with the truth of her murder after almost a decade. I did pick up on the cozy, whimsical atmosphere that the author intended to portray. The book was set in September, but I thought it could fit in as a Christmas read.

However, that alone wasn't enough the make me appreciate the book. The most important element of a good book, in my view, is the writing—and that’s where this one fell short. The large numbers of characters and names threw me off and was tricky to keep up with, so I stopped caring early on. The living characters were not as distinctively portrayed as the ghosts characters – ironically, i feel that the ghosts have more voices and colors. The conversations and dialogues were carried out in a stiff and unnatural manner that I can't help but cringe for the characters, preventing me from connecting and symphatising with them. I did somewhat enjoy the surprise at the end of the book, but this part of the story was so fleeting—treated as if the revelations were nothing major, just an accessory to an otherwise pretty boring story. It got to the point where I considered DNF-ing the book a couple of times.

The book briefly touched on a part of history, but it wasn’t explored in depth. It felt more like a convenient story-connector—used to fill in the blanks until a new idea emerged—rather than a meaningful element. It also tried to juggle so many themes that it felt lost: a little bit of mystery to engage the reader, but wait, let's make it historical so that it'll be relevant. Oh and let's also add in some romance to engage younger readers!

In the end, while the concept had promise and the tone had potential, the execution left me feeling disconnected and underwhelmed.

Having recently finished reading the author Sharon Booth’s last book Kindred Spirits at Harling Hall, I dived straight into her second book of this series. I couldn’t wait to get reading it.
This book certainly didn’t disappoint, I so enjoyed reading it.
Returning to Rowan Vale village, snatches of previous characters, meeting new one’s was great fun.
This book was centred around the tea shop, involving the living characters and the ghosts.
Shona’s Aunt Polly was murdered in the 1940’s, but the family never knew who had done it.
The book is full of feelings, mystery, intrigue and secrets. It’s funny too.
Sharon Booth captures the inner thoughts and turmoils of her characters so well.
Reactions, love, friendship, excitement, this book has it all.
I can’t wait for her next book.