Firstly thank you Netgalley for an early copy of this wonderful book .

Firstly where to start!
This is the fourth of Megan’s books I have read and it was an absolute treat.

Big Apple Farm follows the story of MMC Arthur Redgrave son of super talented actor parents. He lives in their shadow and no matter how hard he tries or what he does - he is viewed as a troublesome Nepo baby. After an altercation at the BAFTA’s his Father sends him to New York to lie low and learn some life lessons.

Only it’s not New York USA it’s New York in Lincolnshire. This is the hometown where his mega successful Father grew up.

Enter our FMC Beatrice Norton barmaid and hard working farm hand for Arthur’s grandmother.

The story then follows how Arthur- although first impressions to the village are not good- builds a beautiful relationship with Beatrice. They start to trust each other and we learn both of them are hiding some really sad demons.

I won’t spoil what these are but Megan’s writing handles some pretty hard subjects beautifully and with such care.

This is such a touching story and I absolutely 100% recommend this book. You will find the journey these two characters go on so moving - I was sad to finish it!

Please ensure you grab a copy and also Megan’s other books they too really are a joy to read or listen too.

This book is very madcap! There are cow pats, and broken pub table legs and escaping lambs all in a Lancashire village called New York. Arthur is sent there in disgrace after embarrassing himself and more importantly his famous parents. He thinks he is being send to New York in the states and is very disappointed and very rude to the locals when he arrives in New York Lancashire. The arrogance of Arthur needs to be shed and the village take it upon themselves to take the corners off. He ends up helping farm labourer Beatrice who is hiding out after her own dreams came to an end a few years back.
The book is full of village life and scenes in the old pub or on the airfield and importantly in the hayloft and alongside the animals. It is fun and bounces along with lightness bringing good humour in its silliness.

4.75🌟
I devoured this book! When I say devoured I mean I couldn't put it down and was up past 1am finishing it... oops.

Big Apple Farm, despite the name, is not an apple farm at all, nor is it in the 'Big Apple' that everyone knows of. This story centres around the trials and tribulations of a quaint British village with a pub at its heart, as all little villages here have!

The 2 main characters Beatrice and Arthur are narrated from dual perspective, which really gives you the chance to understand and sympathise with them more. They were both really likeable characters in my opinion which contributed to the easy read and the attachment to it.

Whilst there are a lot of fun, sarcastic and amusing moments throughout, this book also holds a deep undercurrent of grief. Both grief from physical loss, and grief for seeing the changes in those around them, especially for those with dementia. That being said, it's not a sad book on the whole and is
heartwarming instead.

A must for fans of Megan Clawson, quaint countryside romances and forced proximity tropes as well!

Thank you to Netgalley and Avon Books UK for allowing me to read a free advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

This was such a cute read. If you love small town romance novels, then you will love Big Apple Farm. This was the perfect book to curl up with. It was cute and easy to follow and had a good cast of characters. I highly recommend it and I look forward to reading more by the author.

I love a good farm based story, this was no exception. I devoured it in one sitting! Thanks so much and I will be on the hunt for my books by this author!

This book was the definition of comfort reading. The kind you pick up “just for a chapter” and suddenly it’s 2am and you’re emotionally attached to fictional villagers.

Beatrice is grounded, hardworking, and deeply rooted in her small countryside world — splitting her time between farm work and serving drinks at the local pub. She’s practical, resilient, and refreshingly honest. Arthur, on the other hand, arrives straight from celebrity privilege, dripping in entitlement and bad decisions. Naturally, this goes down about as well as a tractor in a china shop.

When Arthur is sent to his father’s childhood village to learn some humility, sparks immediately fly — and not the romantic kind. Watching these two clash, soften, and slowly understand each other is genuinely satisfying. Their banter is sharp, funny, and heartfelt, and their chemistry builds in such a natural, believable way.

What truly elevates this story is its emotional depth. Beneath the lighthearted humour and cosy village charm, there’s a powerful exploration of grief, loss, and the slow ache of watching loved ones change. These themes are handled with real care and sensitivity, adding weight and authenticity without ever becoming heavy or overwhelming.

The dual narration gives real insight into both characters, allowing their vulnerabilities and fears to shine through. It makes their emotional journeys feel personal, relatable, and incredibly touching.

If you love:

Small-town romance

Forced proximity

Emotional depth with humour

Cosy countryside vibes

Slow-burn chemistry


…then this one deserves a spot on your TBR immediately.

Heartwarming, funny, tender, and quietly emotional — Big Apple Farm is the literary equivalent of a warm hug and a strong cup of tea. And yes, I absolutely want to move to this village now

A good story .Took a bit of time to get into the writing of the author . Not sure why. You have a disgraced son of a film star sent back to whee his father grew up. There was an ace local pub with fab characters . Some sad parts but the story grew and grew . Fame is interesting. Loved all the muddy bits . The dress and suit part was sad happy. Good neat ending. Read it .

It surprised me how quickly I finished this, it was a cosy fun read which is always the best.
The small (very small) town vibes were brilliant, and I grew to love each character

I did think Arthur was going to be more entitled/arrogant than he was but it was quickly squashed which I’m very glad for.

Thank you for the ARC 🫶🏻

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There’s something so special about reading a book set in your own local county, and Big Apple Farm had my attention straight away for that reason alone. As someone from Lincolnshire, I was immediately drawn in and Megan Clawson perfectly captures the true essence of the community here. The kindness, the way people help people, and that comforting small-town spirit felt so authentic. 🏡✨

And the potholes! 😂 I have never felt more seen.. Lincolnshire potholes are no joke.

Beatrice keeps her guard firmly up, so watching Arthur slowly break those walls down was such a joy. Their first meeting is hilariously awkward (we’ve all been there), and moments like Arthur helping Jimmy completely melted my heart 💛

A charming, heartfelt coming-of-age story full of warmth, community spirit and characters you can’t help but root for. It left me with the loveliest cosy feeling 🍏📖

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon Books UK for this ARC.

Arthur Cavendish, 25, belongs to an acting dynasty. His parents are both Hollywood royalty but he has never quite managed their success. When he (very deservedly) punches an arrogant actor at a film event, his parents try to mitigate the scandal by shipping him off to Big Apple Farm in New York. Alas, this is a tiny hamlet in Lincolnshire and not the actual Big Apple that Artie wouldn't have minded ending up in. Here, 26 year old farmhand and barmaid Beatrice Norton who is secretly a screenwriter, takes him under her wing when he struggles with the farmwork he's supposed to do. Soon, Arthur has charmed everybody in the tiny community. But what will happen when his time is up?

This book is slightly unhinged. Just the idea of a village in England also being called New York is amusing, but taking this (surprisingly absolutely real) fact and incorporating it into a madcap story about a spoiled actor having to hunt escaped sheep and frequently being wrongly dressed for events is just hilarious. I loved the quirky characters assembling in the village pub, from veteran Jimmy to The Butcher who cuts hair badly and Artie's feisty grandmother. I was ever so happy that this turned out to be a British book and not an American one as I had feared. What really made the book for me though is that both main characters, who get their own POV, have hidden traumas they have to deal with, giving this book more depth than you would think from looking at the cutesy cover.

Thank you to net galley for an advanced copy in place of an honest review.

This is my first book by this author and I genuinely loved it. I love small town romance stories and this didn't disappoint. Bea and Arthur's characters were the typical initial hate relationship that would grow in to a love like no other. The story is written from both perspectives and helps you really understand how each of them are feeling.
Bringing two worlds together is never easy, but seeing it through their individual eyes really helps bring the story to life and give an added depth to their stories.
For me, the main character is Jimmy. I fell in love with him and his struggles. The way Arthur helped him, and the way everyone loves him made my heart melt. He got everything he deserved and more.
I would have liked a bit more on Eddie Cavendish at the end and the reasons behind him leaving and never returning, but as it wasn't his story I haven't marked my rating down for this. Who knows, a sequel might happen!

Holy smokes!!!! I absolutely INHALED this book. Megan is an absolute gift to the romcom genre; every single book I have read from her has made me love her writing more and more.

I honestly adored this story. I’m such a sucker for small-town romances AND for forced proximity. This gem of a book had everything you could need in a romcom. Laughter, heartache, and tears of absolute joy. My heart felt like it could burst more times than I can count. I adored both Bea and Arty immensely; they are so perfect for each other, it’s criminal. The way Megan built their characters and relationship had me on the edge of my seat!! I was screaming, crying, giggling, and kicking my feet— a true rollercoaster of emotions that is so rare to find in a novel.

Honestly? My heart is so full after finishing this book; it’s so hard to explain. Lizzie might just be my favourite character; I love her so much. She is such a blessing to Arthur in this novel and has a true heart of gold. Jimmy? I adore him. My heart is his. He is an angel, and I love his part in this novel so, so, so much; the ending was so beautiful it had me shedding tears (which, if you know me, is extremely rare). Barbara had me rolling on the floor at points, and Tracey had me literally looking and feeling like 🥹.

I feel like everything was wrapped up so perfectly in the epilogue, that I truly couldn’t ask for more. The setting of this small, loving, farm town made me want to move there instantly. The camaraderie of these characters actually broke my heart in the best way possible. They look out for one another and see themselves as family, blood-related or not. Wholesome is not even the word.

And where is my Arthur Cavendish? I feel I ask this question with all of Megan’s MMCs, but I am so serious.

Overall, this beautiful masterpiece has me feeling so warm and fuzzy inside I could honestly burst. Highly, highly recommend. Please do yourself a favour and read this novel as soon as you can!!!

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

What an adorable five-star read. This one is just so lovely you can’t help but love Beatrice, she is just wonderful, she has battles that she faces, but an inner strength that shines through and the most adorable grandparents. Arthur is one that surprised me, my thoughts on him swapped back and forth so much. My heart broke for him at times, but then at others my heart soared at the sweet, sweet ending. This really is a great story and one that will make me smile for a long time after I finish reading it, much likes this authors other stories, I cant look at a Beefeater and not smile.

Megan Clawson has become one of my favorite authors over the last few years. And I'm excited to say that her latest book, "Big Apple Farm" does not disappoint. Unlike her previous novels, this book is not a royal romcom. Although there is royalty of a different sort, Arthur Cavendish, the son of "Hollywood royalty" Eddie Cavendish.

The book began a little slow, but once I was able to get into Art and Bea's heads, I was all for their slow-burn enemies to lovers romance. As with Clawson's other novels, "Big Apple Farm" is told from a dual POV.

I loved being taken to Lincolnshire and visiting a corner of the UK I've rarely read about. The imagery and characters crafted by Clawson are as always supremely well done. It makes one feels like they're stepping for in New York, Lincolnshire.

I loved that this novel took on the issue of mental health although I do wish a little more of the book had been devoted to Art's sister, Lizzie.

Nevertheless, it was still a fun read and great way to kick off my spring TBR.

4.5/5 stars

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon for an advance review copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

Big Apple Farm is a small town romance at its best.

"Beatrice Norton is a country girl. Working on a farm by day and pulling pints at the Big Apple pub by night, her simple life suits her just fine.

Timothy Redgrave is city boy. Raised in luxury by acting royalty, he dreams of conquering the Big Apple – New York – and isn’t afraid to trade off his parents’ name to get there."

This story was sweet, an easy read that had me readily swooning in places.

I loved the dynamics between our FMC and MMC. With a great build up from what appeared to be enemies to friends to so much more. It all came across as quite natural progression.

Add in a cast of entertaining side characters, I felt like this was a place I'd want to visit.

All the cosy vibes across the pages.

Beatrice works at farm during the day and at a pub at the night. when author's parents send him to the farm Beatrice is tasked with showing him the ropes. finished the book in one sitting.

Thw cover for this book is absolutely beautiful 😍
Loved every second of this book
So glad I got the chance to read it
Highly recommend
Will definitely be reading more by this author
Thanks Netgalley for letting me read this book for an honest review

Highly entertaining. Finished in one sitting

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Light, fun read as can be expected from Megan Clawson with unlikely, but not unexpected romantic partners. Set in the hamlet of New York in Lincolnshire (yes, it does really exist!). Based on the budding romance between Beatrice, local girl working on a farm and in the local pub, and Arthur, self confessed 'nepo-babe' from a privileged show business background who has been exiled to the area by his father. Humorous with plenty of fun peripheral characters in the local pub, typical of many to be found in rural communities up and down the country. The narrative is by both the voices of Beatrice and Arthur, with many humorous parts especially from the latter getting a reality check, involving plenty of mud and general farmyard dirt after a well heeled life in London. A quick read with a cozy community feelgood factor.