This is a beautifully written book, with a fab plot and a lovely front cover. My first from this author, but not my last! Absolutely recommend this.

A delightful, well written novel. Not my usual read but one that I very much enjoyed, both for the easy style of writing and well observed, beautifully described setting. Perfect escapism.

What an absolute delight this book is. I loved it. What Genie saw as an act of abandonment was love in a different form and her story is beautifully told. Tui is just an amazing little character too - the kind of sister we’d all love to have. Her innocence and love of life and those around her, brings a tear to the eye and a lump to the throat.
I was sorry to finish this book and just wanted it to go on.
Such an easy book to read. Grab a coffee, open it’s pages and escape to life and love in New Zealand.

This is the first book I’ve read from this author and it was so good. Such a nice story, with loads of heart. Perfect for reading on a cold miserable day...pure escapism at its best...

One Winter Morning is the story of Genie, who blames herself for the death of her adoptive mother. As she struggles to come to terms with her grief, she discovers her birth mother’s identity and travels to New Zealand to find her. When Genie arrives in New Zealand, will she find the answers she is looking for?

A wonderful storyline set in a beautiful location, this book was an emotional, uplifting read which I would recommend.

A sad but heartwarming book. Great characters, loved their relationships with each other. Beautiful setting.

A heartwarming read, This is the first book that I have read by this author and I really enjoyed it. It is a story of loss and learning to accept the past but also of love and looking forward to the future. Part of the book is set in New Zealand, the author has done a great job in her descriptions of the country.

Enjoyed this book and it's setting in New Zealand. The relationship between Genie and her sister and Kit was very lovely and made this such a feel good book despite the sad circumstances of Genie's reason for being in New Zealand.

Evangeline isn't feeling festive this December. The frost and fairy lights only remind her it's been a year since she lost the mother who took her in as a baby and raised her. She's never felt more alone - until she discovers her birth mother's identity, and where to find her. A lifetime and thousands of miles have separated Evangeline and Bonnie. Now, travelling to New Zealand could be Evangeline's chance to confront the woman who gave her up. But is she ready for what she'll find there?

This another gorgeous, stunning read from Broom and one that provided perfect escapism. The beauty of this read lies with how simple and realistic the plot is, as I read this all I could think was how easily this could be someone's true story and this helped me connect with the plot more and feel every word that Broom wrote. The plot is a beautiful, romantic, realistic and heart-breaking read, there are some hard moments in this for the characters but it only made the book feel more realistic. I just do not have the words to express how stunning and simple the plot is.

Then of course we have the breath-taking setting of New Zealand, it might seem weird having a summer publication for a book clearly titled 'One Winter Morning' but having Evangeline go to New Zealand in December means, of course, we have gorgeous summer weather. The weather coupled with the exquisite landscape of New Zealand meant that I found myself transported far away from home, I adored exploring New Zealand through the eyes of Evangeline and it only made the book feel all the more special.

Then we have Broom's spectacular characters, I adored Evangeline and her father, David and getting to know the characters in New Zealand was also a delight. We follow this largely through the eyes of Evangeline but we have the contribution of Bonnie and most importantly, her writing down her story, this added some real intrigue to the book, just as Broom would reveal something about the past we would switch to the present day, leaving me frustrated at the lack of answers but of course it kept me reading! Broom does of course reveal everything eventually and what a truth it is, again it felt so realistic and plausible.

'One Winter Morning' is a delightful, magnificent read, one brimming with emotion the whole way through. I adored being transported far away, the plot was incredible and the characters are exquisite, the simplest plots are often the best and this is simple, realistic and a pure delight.

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin UK for an advance copy.

I realise this is a really early review but sometimes when you read a book and read it at just the right time and it gives you all the feels and the emotions, you have to write a short review!

It's a wonderful heartwarming yet heartbreaking story. That poor woman who goes in search of her mother! The mother who we learn about via her diaries and her thoughts as we follow her journey too.
Then there's the setting of a fantastic horse riding school/farm in NZ where there's a rather fit guy called Kit and a cheeky horse named Keith! You get to play golf frisbee and learn some cheeky sounding NZ slang!

All the stars and then some. This book made me happy and warm inside so keep this on your list people for when it comes out!