Leave it to fate by Beth Corby

Ella loses her job due to an incident with domestic violence hot sauce which isn’t appreciated. To help her sort out what she wanted to do with her life. Her Aunt has had a fall and needs some help as she lives in an isolated village in the hills of wales. This is not going to be the relaxing break Ella was expecting.

This is a multi faceted story with fabulous characters that draw you in from the beginning. Secret surprises and shocker just didn’t you think it’s all turned a corner and bam something but Ella has a way about her and she seems to have the ability to bring people/communities together. A great read from start to finish.

I must firstly apologise for the amount of time it has taken me to provide a review of this book, my health was rather bad for quite some time, something that had me in hospital on numerous occasions and simply didnt leave me with the time I once had to do what I love most.

Unfortunately that does mean I have missed the archive date for many of these books, so It would feel unjust throwing any review together without being able to pay attention to each novel properly.

However, I am now back to reading as before and look forward to sharing my honest reviews as always going forward. I thank you f0r the patience and understanding throughout x

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for a copy of this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

After losing her job Ella is at a loss on what she is going to do with her future. That is until she meets a busker in the Underground on her way home who makes her look a bit more deeper into why certain things have happened in her life.
Then a strange phone call from her mother has Ella going to Wales to look after an aunt she has never met and has never heard a good word about. After some awkward moments Ella begins to meet the locals and one in particular catches her eye and her his. But there is something not quite right with what is happening at her aunts and Ella wants get to the bottom of it but will it open up a can of worms that Ella and the locals are not ready to deal with.
I loved this book and found that I could not put it down. The main characters were all interesting and although the villain became obvious quite quickly for me it did not take away from the story and me wanting to know what was going on and why.

I really enjoyed Beth Corby’s debut novel (if you haven’t read Where There’s a Will go do it now) and was excited to read her second novel. While the plot of Leave it to Fate is completely different, I loved the shared thread of complex family dynamics and a main character who is trying to find herself and manages to find love at the same time. This was a great read and I’m looking forward to reading future books from Beth Corby.


Thank you to Netgalley and to Hodder & Stoughton for giving me an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

An incredible read that was super quick, but also super fun! I really loved this it was some nice beautiful writing!

I liked this one but was expecting something different.

Albeit, well written and an enjoyable read, I was going into this book expecting it to be more focused on the romance, which it wasn't. It was, however, focused more on family values, and was pretty relatable.

I do feel a little misled by the synopsis which is a shame, but overall a good read.

This one surprised me but it wasn’t my favorite. I enjoyed reading it and it kept me wanting to find out what happened but I wouldn’t have picked it up myself

I have to admit I was a bit disappointed in reading this, as I expected more romance involved based on the description, but it is a good story centred around about families and relationships, the first half of the book I really enjoyed, but I felt the second half wasn’t as strong and the ending itself didn’t feel well thought out and also felt rushed to me. A nice read, but not what I thought I was getting going onto this.

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion

Honestly was in stitches during this book, starting with being fired over putting hot sauce into her yoghurt to catch the thief. I did think that getting fired over this was a huge overreaction to be honest, a warning surely would have been enough.
It was a sweet book but I could have used something more to buy the connection between Ella and Joe, it just wasn't 100 percent there for me. The parts involving Gillian sometimes I found hard to read but I found it worth it compared to Ellas part of the story which I'm not sure was what the author was aiming for but who knows.

I received a free copy of this book via netgalley and am voluntarily leaving a review.
3 Stars

I unfortunately expected more focus on the romance from the blurb, and I feel a little let down that this isn't the case.

requested and received a temporary digital Advance Reader Copy of this book from #NetGalley, the publisher and the author in exchange for an honest review. Fun read.

This is a good story about people, families, relationships and a bit of romance.
It's well written, I liked the characters and the plot kept me reading.
It's recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine

2.75 stars

Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with an arc copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Leave It to Fate follows Ella who has just been fired from her job. Unsure what her next move is or what she really wants to do with her life she gets a phone call that due to a fall, her Aunt is in hospital and needs support. Ella spontaneously decides that fate might be telling her to go to Wales and look after her aunt and that is exactly what she does.

I think it's important to go into this book knowing exactly what this is. I was expecting a cute romance and whilst there is a little romance in here, this book is very much about family and how complex people and relationships can be. The book did feel realistic and I liked all of the characters and the little mystery throughout. The book started out really strong however the second half just fell a little flat for me. Without spoiling the story, there is a revelation in here about two characters and whilst it isn't what it first seems I was unsure how I felt about it and the ending felt kind of rushed.

Overall, I think this is a wholesome story of family, friendships and relationships. I just wished some elements had been more fleshed out and the romance to have had more page time.

'Leave it to Fate' by Beth Corby is an adorable read full of romance, found family and a pleasing dab of mystery. Ella loses what she feels was her dream job, depressed to be without a job and stuck in a horrible flat (flatmate + boyfriend = too much PDA for one flat) with no relationship of her own. Cue her estranged Aunt Gillian having an accident, giving Ella the perfect excuse to decamp to rural Wales and attempt to find some purpose in life. It is here she explores her sense of self, with handsome Joe and crotchety Aunt Gillian to help her on her way.

The romantic element of this novel is very sweet and I enjoyed the growing relationship between Ella and Joe. However, the star relationship is the one between Ella and Gillian. Not only is Gillian hilarious (especially when tearing a strip off Joe's sister Petra) but there is a twisty mystery about why Gillian is so cut off from her former friends, receiving reams of junk mail and felt the need to invest in a super powerful outside light... Something does not add up and Ella's persistence in uncovering the truth and bringing joy to her Aunt's life is the best plotline, especially with an added 'who's your daddy' mystery thrown in for good measure!

Overall, this was a warm and cosy read (reminding me hugely of Beth O'Leary's 'The Switch') and will leave a huge smile on your face.

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

steppingstone to the more creative ‘team’ of actual designers, Ella has been biding her time (and having her yoghurt stolen daily) at the office. Taking a bit to ‘discover’ the culprit, everything goes horribly wrong – and she’s without work or options. Returning to the soul-killing (and not a particular good use of her artistic creativity) job at the call center is the safe option, but in the meantime, and with a roommate who is loved up and loudly living her best moments, she’s got time on her hands.

A fraught relationship with her go-getter mother, and her mother’s dismissal of an aunt that Ella has never met becomes the impetus (with some pushing from best friends, the aforementioned empty schedule, a roommate with a new-ish boyfriend, the upcoming Valentine’s Day holiday, and no romance on her own horizon. Ella agrees to head to a small Welsh village to help her aunt adjust to life after a hospital stay.

Sometimes a change of scenery and just stopping the whole merry-go-round is all that you need. From finding her own desire to draw and create again, to navigating the rather fraught relationship with her aunt, the questions she has for her mother, and discovering both old secrets, reasons and options that open in the most unlikely of places, we see Ella find her own path and new options and dare to take charge of her own happiness and career. From discovering long-held answers to questions, family and even a relationship that is based more in respect and admiration than a simple swipe left, Ella grows into a force to be reckoned with, even as she soft-pedals changes (most very necessary) to her recalcitrant aunt and the village in which they live. It’s a sweetly chaotic story that encompasses family, dreams, hopes and even friendships in ways unexpected, and allows the magic of time and possibilities to open doors, windows and options.

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After losing her job, Ella goes to Wales to care for her estranged aunt who's recovering from a fall. While she's there, all the broken pieces of Ella's life seem to fall into place. But will a stunning revelation shatter her hopes for the future?

This is a charming, quirky women's fiction with a sweet romance subplot. It was fun from the beginning, but it took me a bit to settle in with the characters. It wasn't long, though, before it was clear how and why Ella belonged in this remote little town. The story is warm and emotional, and the setting a lovely getaway.

I'm happy I had the chance to read this book. Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.

This book was amazing! Ella is having a really rough go of it. Losing her, potentially, dream job; her roommate's new paramour is always over, and Ella feels like she really needs something new in her life. After a wise stranger on the train encourages her to leave it to fate, Ella takes it to heart. One call from her mother and Ella knows what she needs to do, drop everything and go take care of aunt Gillian. I felt like the author handled death, loss, and relationships really well; and overall this was a book about taking your life and your future into your own hands (and a lot of girl power here!).

5/5 Stars

Thank you to NetGalley and Hodder & Stoughton for providing me with an e-arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.

The publisher provided the ARC of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is Beth Corby's second novel, and I have to say it conquered me as the first one did, When There's a Will.
I'm always up for a good romance novel, and that is what Leave It To Fate is. I really loved Corby's portrayed of our main character, Ella, who suddenly finds herself at a dead-end, and she now has to understand what she wants to do with her life. That's when Fate jumps in, and things start to move and change for Ella. She decides to go to Wales to help her aunt Gillian, who's struggling after the death of her life partner, Mike.
Gillian is one of the best characters in the book: she's headstrong, fierce and always ready to speak her mind. Moreover, I think all the characters portrayed here are very well depicted. And I have to say that now I have a soft spot for almost every one of them.
I liked the love story, but what I liked most was being a part of the community here represented. Corby tells a story that may seem simple, but they are not like that because she adds a lot of depth to her characters. They seem all so realistic.
Leave It To Fate is an uplifting romance novel that will warm your heart and will make you emotional (like very emotional)!

I absolutely loved this book! Such a lovely, uplifting read.

The story follows Ella, an artist who has lost her passion and life seems to be passing her by. Due to an unfortunate yoghurt incident at work, she finds herself fired and not sure where to go next. When her mother tells her that her estranged aunt Gillian has had a fall and needs help, it’s the perfect opportunity for Ella to escape to the Welsh valleys and see what fate has in store, thanks to the advice of a wise London Underground busker. Turns out Gillian is difficult, to say the least, but luckily handsome Joe is there to lend a hand.

I loved all the characters in this book, they were so likeable! Except Gillian, at first I thought she was such a cow but I knew that icy heart would melt eventually and she became the star of this story, I feel. I loved the bit of mystery we had trying to figure out who Gillians late parter Mike really was, and why Gillian felt so ‘gullible and double angry’. I love the village, community vibe and how everyone comes together to help Ella and Gillian.

So whilst yes, it was quite predictable, it didn’t make it any less of an enjoyable read. Thank you for letting me read it!

I know this is meant to be a romcom but it's also a story about grief, family secrets, and finding happiness. Ella's struggled as an artist but has kept herself afloat with a variety of jobs, including the one she just lost. So she's ready to take a breather when her mother calls and asks her to help out her Aunt Gillian who has been injured. Turns out Gillian's not only laid up, she's down because of the death of her partner Mike- whose secrets came out after his death. Joe, Mike's nephew, well he's quite appealing but there is a problem - or is there? No spoilers from me but know that Corby is a good storyteller. I liked Ella, liked Gillian, liked the setting. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. A good one to cheer you up.