The reader really needs to suspend belief for this novel. The characters seem a bit cliched and it is easy to guess some of the reveals in the plot before they happen. OK.

I absolutely adored this book. Yes on the surface it is your boy meets girl Chick lit but it is so much more than that. Hallie wins the bookshop of her dreams giving he,r up to now mundane life, meaning. Compelled to honour the previous bookshop owner's wishes, she sets out to make a success of the business. Dimitri the ever present resident book illustrator comes out of his shell as he and Hallie discover a world of dedications and messages written inside some of the second hand book stock and seek to discover the original inscribers and their stories.

All of the characters are beautifully written in this lovely book. I would say the ideal holiday read but at present the ideal lock down read. Enjoy!

I received an advance copy of this book from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review

A light read with a lot of charm. Loved the characters and the ode to literature. Thank you for allowing me to tead this book.

I couldn’t put this book down. I laughed, I cried and I shouted at Halle.! A brilliant read, super characters and a delightful village setting.

This book is an ode to all book lovers. A big warm cuddle of bookish delight. A tribute to brick and mortar bookstores and the joy of holding a physical book in your hands.
It is utterly and completely enchanting and all things that are wonderful about books.
It made me smile from cover to cover. It made me want to own a bookshop. It made me want to find a second hand bookstore and start my own search for messages written within the pages.
It was delightful.

Hallie and Dimitri are quirky, clumsy and relatable. They are me, and they are you, (i.e ordinary people, living their lives, and loving books) and watching them fall in love while breathing new life into an old bookstore brought nothing but happiness.
This pair were made for each other and even the predictable "twist" (and subsequent overreaction) couldn't dim the feeling of bookish euphoria this book generated in me as I knew it would all work out in the end and it did.

This book is completely unapologetic in what it is. It's a feel-good romance, full of wish fulfilment, with a definite happy ever after that leaves you feeling invigorated and optimistic.

It was exactly what I needed at the moment and I know that when I think of this book I'll smile, so I'd say that's a job well done for the author!

I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Right now, you can get your copy here for free!https://www.amazon.com/Little-Bookshop-Love-Stories-gorgeous-ebook/dp/B08545YBDQ
OK, as a Bibliophile, owning my own bookshop is like a dream come true. I would be the WORST shop owner because I would be lost in a book and forget to help patrons or just talk their ears off about this book or that one.
We begin this book with Hallie being fired again, this time after almost a year. She was a waitress at a dog-friendly pub. She stumbled over a plastic toy, the ice cream sundae that she was carrying ended up on a boy as a hat. If this wasn’t bad enough, the family dog licked it up after the bowl had proceeded to the floor. The chaos that ensued after was something, so needless to say, you can see why she was fired. She gets home to see if anyone posted in her facebook group about a good book recommendation only be sidetracked by an email entitled- YOURE THE WINNER! She wins ONCE UPON A PAGE in a drawing! Can you imagine? She can hardly believe that this is real. Everything comes with a caveat though, nothing in life is really free. There is a flat above the bookstore with a rooftop terrace. A FLAT!! She is so excited about the flat, as she currently shares her place with a twenty something who steals her food and is just plain annoying! The caveat is that the bookstore must never be sold! It has been passed from one person to the next since the 1870s. Hallie knows nothing about book selling, but she is about to learn quickly. Robert, the owner leaves behind his Goldfish. Hallie faces many obstacles, as early as the first day as the owner. We are taken on quite the adventure as she tries to rehab the bookstore.

Imagine winning a bookshop at a raffle while you consider yourself the most unlucky person ever. Well, welcome to Hallie's world! Hallie cannot believe it: she won a full blowm bookshop, with a flat!! So she is thrilled to leave her old life behind.. and her crappy flat. What booklover would not consider that a DREAM! To top it off, on her first day as a business owner at Once Upon a Dream, she meets a regular "customer" named Dimitri. Jaimie Admans will take you on the most adorable journey, full of surprises, cuteness, love, heartwarming awkwardness between Hallie and Dimitri and the rebirth of the bookshop.

The author is extremely talented; not only were many scenes laughing-out-loud funny, but the characters were relatable, there was a strong story involving the characters' past and their respective families, there were many references to literary classics for all the book lovers out there, and a dash of mystery.

I look forward to discovering Jaimie Admans literary work as I fell in love with her style. And if you love books and adorable love stories, you will love this book. This book was like a slice of warm apple pie --it tasted so delicious that I was slowly enjoying every single bite as I did not want it to end.

A very big thank you to Net Galley and HQ Digital for this e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This book had me laughing and smiling all the way through. There are a couple of places I wanted to slap a character. I completely became Haillie Winstone from the beginning. She has not had a very happy childhood. She would lose herself inside a book. Haillie had great enjoyment going to the local bookshop and loved talking to Robert, the owner. On the worst day of her life, to date, she had got the sack from her job. Opening her emails she discovers that she is the winner of a competition, she has become the proud owner of Once Upon a Page, her favourite bookshop. What more could a true book lover want to win, nothing. She also finds out that the flat above goes along with it. Haillie has never run a shop, had no idea on retail. She had to learn quickly. Looking at the account books she realised that the business was in a bad way.. To make this a successful business she has to put her thinking hat on. For someone who only believes that love is found in books has many ideas. Join Haillie Winstone on her journey to see if she is able to make a success of her childhood dream. Meet her colourful friends and family. Feeling down? For a brilliant pick me up read this book. Thank you to NetGalley and Jaimie Adams for allowing me to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

‘How amazing would it be to own a bookshop? To get to live and breathe books every day? To get paid for stroking books, arranging books, talking about books, recommending books, and thrusting books into the hands of unsuspecting strangers?’

This book was exactly the escapism I was looking for, having everything a booklover could ask for: the main lead being a bookworm who wins ownership of a bookshop in the Cotswolds - what’s not to love? This is a book all about ... well, books and how they capture and represent everything from our greatest loves to our greatest sorrows. Add in the sweetest romantic interest and this book is sure to transport you away from your self isolation.

‘Books are magical in that they can transport you to another time and place, introduce you to people you come to know as friends, in both characters, authors, and now in real people who, at some point in their lives, have chosen each book as carefully selected gifts for someone they cared about.’

There are many things to entice the reader here. Hallie, who ‘wins’ the bookshop is an obvious introvert preferring the company of books. Being a booklover, is easy to relate to as reading guarantees pure escapism providing a place to lose yourself in. The bookshop itself would be a treasure trove to sort through inclusive of the small living flat above. The love interest, Dimitri, proves a friend as Hallie adjusts to her new life. Together they come up with some great ideas to entice customers in. Their relationship, predictable as ever, was a still worthy journey that I enjoyed going on with them.

‘...he won’t judge me for being clumsy and awkward, and getting excited about stupid things that other people don’t care about, like book release dates, pre-orders popping onto my Kindle at midnight, notebooks that are too pretty to write in, and tote bags with handles long enough to slip over your shoulder and fit a decent amount of books in.’

The unique aspect in this tale was finding the inscriptions in second hand books and their efforts to unite and recreate the relationship that was responsible for the original purchase of the book. It just adds an extra layer and brings a touch of magic to this story. I also appreciated the references to many well loved book titles. There are an array of fun secondary characters and the compulsory lovers tiff, but this is everything I signed up for.

‘Do you really come in here every day?’ ‘Depends. Will you think I live a sad and lonely existence if I say yes?’ Once again, it makes me smile. ‘No, I’d think you were a sensible and sane person who enjoys being surrounded by lovely books with characters who are much nicer than real people.’

At its heart ‘The Little Bookshop of Love Stories’ is about forging new paths, throwing off the shackles as you stay true to yourself and embrace who and what you love. It’s a great little story with sweet romance and loads and loads of books!

“I’ve always tried to play down how many books I have and how much time I spend reading and living vicariously through book characters’ lives instead of going out and actually living my own, but meeting you has . . . I don’t know, it’s like you’ve given me permission to be myself. You’ve shown me that there are people like me out there, people who will “get” me, and I’ve been looking in the wrong places and trying to be someone else until now.”




This review is based on a complimentary copy from the publisher and provided through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The quoted material may have changed in the final release.

This is the third book in a row i have read which has been ideal for Lockdown. Delightful characters, lovely story with a happy ending and a writing style which transports you to another time and place. I loved it!

I received a complimentary copy of The Little Bookshop of Love Stories from NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

Love. This. Book! If there was one novel that I could crawl into and live within, it would be this one!!! Why? 1. Slow to ignite romance, 2. Most fun and interesting job on the planet, 3. Flawed, believably crafted, lovable characters. Enough said. Do yourself a favor; read this book!

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.

A very sweet and enchanting story which will resonate with every one who have a passion for reading.
The premise and the way book is written is very beautiful.It is like a bookaholic thought of all her dreams and wrote about a world where those dreams do come true.At few points in the story, Hallie's character as 35 year old doesn't seem believable.It feels more like somebody in their 20's maybe.
But still the simplicity of the book and the story makes you forget to reason more and just enjoy the events where dreams do come true no matter how bookish they are.

I would definitely read more books from this author.

I feel like I just returned from the most amazing little trip to the sweetest town and bookshop after finishing this book. First off - this was ADORABLE. Hallie and Dmitri are so cute and I just could not get enough of them!

Hallie has lived a super unlucky life! Everywhere she goes bad luck seems to follow. She finds out she's the winner of her favorite bookshop and she decides to start a new life as a bookshop owner! I LOVED this! I didn't realize how much I also want to own a bookshop hahaha this story just makes it seem so perfect and I need that in my life.

Hallie meets a wonderful man, Dmitri, who helps her with the bookshop and of course an adorable romance ensues! I loved reading about their blossoming love and the exciting discoveries they make while working in the bookshop!

I was so impressed by this book. The writing was great, story was sweet, there were some interesting twists and turns, I enjoyed the characters a lot!! Really there were no negatives to this. If you love stories about books/bookshops and cute fluffy romances then this is for you!! Prepare to have your heart filled with love and happiness 💟

4 1/2 stars (because it was a bit rambly in the beginning).

This book was so cute! Hallie and Dimitri were so perfect for each other, I couldn't stand the cuteness between them.

Hallie receives the gift of a bookshop from Robert, who's retiring from owning/managing Once Upon a Page. As she loves books, this is the perfect job for her, but she soon realizes the bookshop is bad financial shape.

Dimitri shows up in the bookshop, all in his glorious awkwardness and clumsiness, and a beautiful friendship starts forming between these two. They feel the same about books and reading and some scenes between were just the best.

The ending was really, really cute, and I heartily recommend this clean romance.

I received a copy from the publisher through NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.

A nicely done book about changing fortunes, with good detail on how Hallie tries to work out how on earth to run a bookshop. My full review here

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This book is a book readers dream come true! Every voracious reader dreams of owning his or her own book shop, to be among the smell of old pages and new faces. I just have to say that the direction this book took was brilliant. I loved Hallie and then Dimitri was her perfect other half. The way they worked together and fell in love along the way. Inspiring notes left inside covers of old books waiting to be found. I will be recommending this book to many readers!!

I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book provided by NetGalley.

The Little Bookshop of Love Stories has been such an adorable and funny read! It gave me a lot of feels and I loved every chapter in this book.

Hallie Winstone has recently been fired from the restaurant she worked as a waitress due to an accident. She thought she was unlucky. her whole life until one day she received an email says that she won Once Upon A Page bookshop. She never thought she could be that lucky person because her whole life she never won anything. Hallie, a 35 year old book worm was really happy to own a new bookshop. Her dream came true.

I loved all characters except one. I loved the romance between Hallie and Dimitri. God, I fell in love with Dimitri and his personality. He’s a funny guy and adorable!

The plot was engaging and the pace was pretty fast. The writing style was really good. Every chapter has something about bookish and I can relate to it. The book reference that the author used in this book was really nice and I’m familiar with some of them.

Overall, this book really was a fun read to me. Thank you Netgalley and HQ Digital for sharing the ebook.

This book was a wonderful escape from the gloom and doom surrounding us at the moment and I read it all in one delightful day. I’ve always said that if I ever win the lottery the first thing I’d do is buy a bookshop so as soon as I read the blurb about Hallie winning one I was already sold! So many fantastic quotes about the joy of reading that I really did feel like I was with my tribe whilst reading and found myself laughing and nodding frequently. Just lovely!!

A delightful book. Loved the plot, characters and setting. Devoured this book in one setting. Many thanks to the publisher for my advance ebook. This is my unbiased review.

An easy to read romcom! Loved the characters and their stories from the start! Loved the fact the main character had such a love for books too! Definitely recommend it, and thank you netgalley for the copy.