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 🫶🏻

🍎 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🍎

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.

Loved the cover, the romance, and the feel-good vibes this sweet story gave me. A fun go-to after a long hard day!

Artie Cavendish is the son of the renowned actor Eddie Cavendish and when he supposedly shames his family, he's sent right back to his father's roots in New York....but not that New York...New York Lincolnshire. Artie is thrown into a life he has no idea about and learns things he didn't know about his father too.


This is a little love story; similar to Clawson's other books, it's a very natural, real feeling story with a bit of Hollywood glamour/rom com thrown in. The characters are likeable, the plot pootles along nicely and it's a nice read. Not a groundbreaking one, not an unhappy one...just a nice one to enjoy!

This was pure comfort read: warm, cozy, and quietly emotional.

Set in a charming Lincolnshire village, the story follows Bea, a practical farm girl, and Arthur, a spoiled celebrity son completely out of his element. Their forced proximity and clashing personalities kick off a fun enemies-to-lovers arc, with witty banter and a slow, believable shift into something deeper. Bea is strong and easy to admire, while Arthur’s growth really stands out as he sheds his entitled exterior. The dual POV works well, giving insight into both their struggles and making their connection feel genuine.

Beyond the romance, the book gently explores heavier themes like grief and mental health, adding depth without losing that soft, feel-good tone. The small-town setting, lovable side characters, and community vibe make it all the more heartwarming.

Overall, a sweet, low-spice romance that’s perfect when you want something relaxing, uplifting, and full of charm.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Avon Books UK | Avon for the ARC.

🌾 Book Review: Big Apple Farm by Megan Clawson
📅 Release Date: 18 June 2026
If you’re a fan of cosy, feel-good romance with a sprinkle of humour and heart, Big Apple Farm is such a charming little escape 💛
Set against the backdrop of a small-town farm (with plenty of pub scenes thrown in 🍻), this story brings together two complete opposites—Beatrice, the hardworking country girl, and Arthur, the privileged city boy who couldn’t be more out of his depth. Watching Arthur attempt farm life (honestly… clueless 😂) adds a really fun, lighthearted tone throughout.
The enemies-to-lovers dynamic is where this book really shines. Their banter feels natural, their differences create genuine tension, and the slow shift from frustration to respect—and maybe something more—was lovely to watch unfold 🥹
Beatrice is easy to root for—strong, grounded, and refreshingly no-nonsense—while Arthur’s character development is one of the highlights. He starts off exactly how you’d expect, but as the story progresses, you begin to see the layers beneath the polished exterior 👀
✨ What I loved:
Sweet, easy-to-read writing style
Strong small-town atmosphere
Fun forced proximity moments
A really cute, low-spice romance that focuses on connection
✨ One small note: Going in, just expect something light and comforting rather than deeply dramatic—it leans into that cosy romance vibe rather than high-stakes emotion.
💭 Overall: A cute, uplifting romance that’s perfect if you want something relaxing and heartwarming to curl up with.
⭐ Rating: 4/5

How cute is this front cover! Absolutely adore it. I was drawn to this book by this cute front cover and when I started reading it I was not disappointed. Loved Arthur and how he had a completely different outlook of his life and his future when arriving back in his dad’s hometown, from when he was a child. Beatrice is a fierce, independent and caring woman who I loved from the get go. Became a little dreary towards the end and I found myself a little disengaged a little
But after a few chapters I began to enjoy it again right up until the end😍 brilliant read. Thank you NetGalley for my ARC copy of this lovely book♥️

Yay for another Meg Clawson book! I have gotten the opportunity to review all three of her books, and I’m always excited to get the chance to read her work! Small-town romances are not my cup of tea as a whole (call it a lack of escapism from someone who’s lived exclusively in a small town), but I enjoyed Clawson’s version. As someone that has had their own Tommy, I thought that was a special piece of this story. Finding yourself and happiness while feeling guilty for growing older without someone is beautiful and relatable, and that gave this story deeper meaning than simply being a love story. She’s done it again!

“There has always been something missing in my life. I thought it should be perfect, I should be the happiest man alive, but there was something not quite right, something I desperately needed, but I didn’t know what. I know now that that thing is you. You are my mind, my muse, and you are a f*cking wildfire. You have sent a spark through every dead part of me and set it ablaze and… and…”

​Burnt out and carrying the weight of his family name has caught up with Arthur and he finds himself stepping away from the spotlight in the English countryside. Struggling creatively and unsure of the future, Beatrice is tasked with bringing Arthur alongside her as she tends to the farm and her quietly growing feelings for the new hired hand. Big Apple Farm is an opposites-attract, cozy romance novel that blends humor and heart with moments that renew hope in the power of patience, love, and found family.

​Author Megan Clawson pulls readers into an emotionally grounded story centered on an unlikely connection between two souls who are familiar with the weight of familial expectations and the pressure to perform in a world that constantly demands more. I connected with Beatrice almost immediately, knowing well the feeling of life turning out differently than I expected. There’s a quiet, tender vulnerability in navigating a life that’s entirely different than what you pictured – especially when so many people thought you had such a bright future ahead of you. It’s easy to connect with Clawson’s characters and even easier to fall in love with her stories. She draws readers into the idyllic English countryside – a place you can’t help but daydream about. The quirky side characters only add to the charm of the story. Her writing feels transportive, like I was nestled at a dimly lit table in a quaint English pub.

​Big Apple Farm is the kind of book best enjoyed with tea in hand on a quiet spring morning. I appreciated being able to settle into the story without feeling like the plot was rushing to get somewhere. This will resonate most with readers who value character-driven stories and transformation taking place within Arthur and Beatrice, as well as their undeniable romantic connection. It’s a story meant to be settled into. One that reminds you you don't have to travel the world to discover who you really are and one that invites you to slow down and feel each moment as it unfolds.

​Thank you to AvonUK, NetGalley, and Megan Clawson for the delight of reading and review this book!