It's pretty unusual for me to read a book about books/bookstores and not to love it and such was the case with this adorable book. Who on earth would ever think you'd win a bookstore? Not me, but I would love the idea of it. Not to sell all the books but to have a place to keep all of my books and peruse them in my own good time. Being the book lover/avid reader that I am in my retirement, I literally never have enough room for all of my books. Even though I have a Kindle, I still love my hardback cover books as they're so beautiful. Anyway...

In this fun story Hallie wins a bookstore. Her love of books resonated with me, so naturally I had an invested interest in her life. Add that the bookstore is in a touristy small village and that makes it even more appealing. A man named Dimitri who has frequented the bookstore helps her out since she knows little to nothing about running it. My interest was especially piqued when Hallie found a note in one of the books and then continues to find more notes in them. Many things take place that cause them to begin to have feelings for each other and they are well-suited. It's a slow burn romance, which I personally love.

Another of Jaimie’s books I’ve enjoyed. Who doesn’t enjoy reading about a bookshop! I thought the beginning could have done with a bit more explanation about Hallie winning the competition to own the bookshop, it kind of started too quickly! Reading about the messages they found in the books was a sweet touch. I enjoyed this book and look forward to Jaimie’s next book. Thank you for accepting my request.

A gorgeous, feel-good and utterly magical story with a showering of love for books!
I haven't read a Jaimie Adman's book in ages - why not??
Too many books and not enough time in the day is always the answer, but I am determined to start reading more from this wonderful author.
I loved this one, it's a beautiful story with adorable characters I instantly fell head over heels in love with.
The story is one of joy and warmth, with so many laughs and the beautiful message of dreams coming true, perfect comforting joy!

First of all a big thank you to the author, publisher and Netgalley for sending me a copy of this book to read and review.

I don’t know what it is but I cannot resist a book about books. This was a cute and easy read however I did struggle with the connection between our two main characters. I wasn’t really feeling it. I also found this to be quite slow at times.

When Hallie's name is picked to become the next person to run her favourite bookstore in her hometown, no-one is more surprised than her. Her luck generally runs bad from men to employment, as well as general clumsiness and embarrassing moments. But Once Upon A Page bookstore is Hallie's second chance at getting something right. But as Hallie comes up with ideas to bring life back to the struggling store, local property developers are circling and Hallie's confidence is slipping.

This was actually a very cute read that I didn't think I'd enjoy quite as much as I did. This is the perfect contemporary book for book lovers from a dream job (what book lover wouldn't want to run their own bookstore in a cute Cotswold village?), an idyllic setting, a friends to lovers romance and a bit of slapstick comedy for a bit of laughter along the way. You just don't have to think too hard about how logistically and realistically the store can be passed to random people the way it has done for years, and the one that got me was Hallie only being offered £35,000 for the store/building on the main street of a village in the Cotswold which seems like a remarkably low property price to me.

The romance in this is genuinely lovely to experience development. It's been a while since I've read a book where the main character and love interest have been so evenly and perfectly matched. The minute Dimitri literally fell into the bookstore, it was love hearts all over the shop. There were pages and pages of dialogue between the two characters and it felt like within two days they had spent so much genuine time together, and truly were getting to know each other.

This is sweet and fun, and one I'd recommend. I'd happily read more of the author's work.

This is a sweet and cute romantic book about a woman called Hallie, who wins a raffle, where the prize is a bookshop with a little flat incorporated into it. She is delighted to get this amazing prize, and she soon takes over the shop and home with a big smile on her face, and a worried mind. She is happy to have all that she has ever dreamed of, but she is also nervous, as she is not sure if she can run a successful business.

Luckily, there is a lovely, handsome man called Demitri to come and help her out! They soon become close friends after he comes into the bookshop looking for a rare copy of a book. Will they become more than that?

This is a really lovely book, which is heartwarming and cosy, and it is easy to read on a lazy day. It's perfect for taking you away from your worries or troubles, or perfect for a holiday read or a day off work. Highly recommended!

Many thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book.

Entering competitions used to be a big hobby of mine until recently when the rest of my life got in the way and I didn't have the time to devote to it. However, if I see a really amazing prize that appeals to me, you can bet I will be right in there and this book is a pure example of a really amazing prize. A bookshop! A real-life, full-size, all-of-my-own bookshop. As a reader, this would be a dream. My wife is a librarian, what more could a couple ask for?

I resonated with the main character of Hallie right away. She was down-to-earth, a little klutzy, unsure of her place or status in the world and yet she remained warm, kind, romantic and good-natured. And as for Dimitri, who wouldn't want this adorable geek guy helping out every day, brightening the place with his own brand of klutz, good nature and kindness? As someone else who was searching for his place in the world, away from his family, it was natural for these two souls to be drawn to each other.

The storyline of reuniting used books that had messages inside them with their previous owners was a darling of an idea. I'm a big fan of recycling books, once I've read one I'm eager for someone else to read it as well. It's the one thing that e-books can't emulate, so it's a huge argument for physical paper books to remain in circulation. I've yet to find one with a heartfelt message inside but rest assured if I find one I will do my best to reunite said book with its previously (hopefully) loving owner.

I have read many of Jaimie's books and have yet to be disappointed with any of them. She has a style of writing that draws you in and makes you invest in the characters and their dilemmas, dramas and happy endings.

Can't wait for the next one.

This has to be one of my favourite books in a long time. It is a very easy read, but really makes you think.

Hallie wins a bookshop in a raffle, It is one of her favourite places and is a great new start as she has just been fired. You cannot fail to cheer her on, it seems from the off that she may fail, but she has the wonderful Dimitri in the wings to help her out.

You cannot fail to be inspired as the story turns to how they turn the bookshop to a more positive spin, for more promotions and customers; along with how the relationship develops and you find out about Dimitri's background and why he is really in the bookshop.

I loved how the author introduces us, the reader, to so many new books, old and current, along with showing her love of books through Hallie and Dimitri's conversations, and adventures.

Received an ARC for an honest review.

This was just too sweet and a complete love letter to anyone who loves books. While a bit predictable, I loved watching Hallie and Dimitri come together in this little second hand bookstore. Their clumsy shenanigans and clear interest in supporting each other, even though they'd just met, was lovely. Completely sweet and charming and really made me want to quit my job and go sell used books in England.

What booklover wouldn't just love to win a bookstore?! What a dream come true!

This happens to Hallie Winstone--in just the nick of time, as she just lost her job and is having a really bad time of it.

This cozy read was full of warmth and a sweet romance. Just what I was looking for!
Thank you for the opportunity to read and review this book.
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Hallie has had a string of dead end jobs that she's been sacked from. When she wins "Once upon a page" in a raffle. She is keen to make her new venture at the bookshop work. On her first day she's thrown in the deep end without any guidance from Robert, the old owner, until she meets Dimitri. Will Dimitri be able to steer her away from the dark into the light that the bookshop can be?

Any books with "Bookshop" in the title is a must from me. Since then I have been recommended Jaimie Adman's books by many people on social media and family.

This book is an easy but emotional read. It sails through the first few days to months of Hallie owning the shop with finese. I love how romantically and emotionally the author talks about books and the relationships they can forge. It really makes you think about how the book can reach you on a spiritual level as well the joy they bring physically.

The book twists and turns the whole way through. Although the heat really gets ramped up in the last quarter of the book. With a very unexpected ending in more than one way.

This book does include some emotional subjects such as; Parent death, Cancer Informal carers, Emotional abuse as well as property development. However it is done in a way which doesn't feel heavy. It is there to extend the chacter growth three fold because of what each character has going on in their lives.

2.5 stars
It was sort of cute adn easy read, but i didn`t feel the chemistry between the main characters.
But i adored the small texts of declaration of love and the mentions of many books that i know of.

The first book I've read by this author and I absolutely loved it. The essence of books and bookshops and love was captured perfectly. A perfect book to curl up to.

This was such a heat warming read, I loved it. For anyone wanting to curl up with a escapist book this is definitely a story to do that with! I liked the fact that Hallie, the main character sets out to help others but throughout the process she learns more about herself and her romance interest, Demetrius! Loved it!

I always love books by this author and this one was no exception. I loved the concept of the love letters in the books and Hallie and Dmitri were great characters. Warmhearted with plenty of fun makes this a perfect light hearted read

Perfect for anyone that believes in the true power and magic of books. It's like an ode to how brilliant books are and how great they can be in uniting people.

I think I fell in love with Dimitri from his initial entrance and by the end I was completely besotted with this character.

And Hallie is wonderful too and it really is a dream come true for her to win this bookshop. Especially given how unlucky she tends to be.

Many a time while reading I ended up laughing out loud loudly, it's just a really funny book with a wonderful message.

And it's such a warm and comforting read I never wanted to return to the concept of real life, and would have happily gone on reading about these characters for a long time.

This is yet another truly fabulous book from one of my auto read authors. If you are a book lover, you definitely need to give this a go, and I promise it will make you smile.

Thank you to Netgalley and HQ for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily,

A bookshop and love stories? This title and cover alone would have gotten me to buy the book instantly. I think there is something calming and anxiety-lowering about reading a book like this one. I just love the feeling I get with it while reading and drinking tea

I think that all book lovers have had a dream of owning a little bookshop at some point or other. Hallie definitely has and, on a particularly bad day, discovers that she's actually won one! Hallie entered the giveaway of her favorite bookshop on a whim and is delighted and overwhelmed to realize she is now the actual owner of that store. This book is charming as Hallie begins to discover just how much she wants to be successful. I loved this and all the fun references to the animated movie Anastasia (with a real life Dimitri as the love interest) and the power of books in our lives. This was a great read!

DNF @ 47%
Jaimie Admans' books are always close to my heart, but somehow this proved to be a disappointment. It took a lot of time for some action to happen and if not for the different book references, I would have given up below this point. The way Hallie obsesses over Dmitri's beauty started to be annoying after a while as he was described with the same phrases every time. If it was up to me, I would have cut its length to half; the story dragged on too much that eventually I got fed up with the whole idea of finding messages inside the old books.

Loved the concept of this story. A bookshop that has love letters inside some books. I enjoyed reading the story and learning about the cast of characters. Hallie and Dimitri and everyone else enthralled me and I was invested in their lives. A great storytelling book and reuniting love along the way.