This book is part of a series following 5 friends but can easily be read as a stand alone book.
Meg helps her Mum out who is running a country hotel in the 1960s. The story reminds me of Enid Blyton tales but for adults, cucumber sandwiches, plays in the garden and a mystery to be solved.
The ending felt like something momentous was going to happen but ended all of a sudden and I had to check back to see if I had missed anything.
I liked the book and it is a pleasant read but I don't love this set of books which is such a shame as I am a big Katie Fforde fan.

I always enjoy Katie Fforde's books. I received this as an advanced copy thanks to NetGalley.
Katie's books are always well crafted and although the formula is similar they are always good to disappear into with likeable characters and unusual twists. You never emerge from her books feeling down and this is no exception.
In this tale, Meg comes to the rescue of her mum needing help in the hotel she runs in Dorset. Meg heads down and sets to work and all seems to be going well until the arrival of the hotel owners son. Personalities clash, misunderstandings occur and success and a happy ending is pulled out o from potential disaster.
It's a good length but a quick read, and a feel good one. A good holiday read.

It's 1966 and Meg, a chef, goes to help her mum run country hotel, Nightingale Woods. As usual with Katie Fforde, there are various characters, romance and drama as Meg and her mother try keep the hotel going. Easy to rea, keeps you entertained with a nostalgic nod to a world before Internet, mobile phones and modern cuisine.

I loved this book, lovely characters, a really nice escapist read, A lovely feel good novel. Thoroughly recommended for a nice easy holiday read.

A very enjoyable book.

Meg comes to help her Mum Louise out at an Hotel in Dorset which is a bit run down. She meets the owner’s son Justin and she does not really like him. Meg wants to be a Chef and will be going to France to learn. The characters in the book mixed well together.

It was a nice easy read and I enjoyed the book and the fact it was in 1966 before modern technology which was good.

It kept you interested in wanting to know what happens.

A beautiful and nostalgic story that really transports you into the pages.
I loved the main character Meg, likeable and fiesty, her relationship with her mum was different and refreshing!
I really enjoyed the plot, being whisked off to France was a gorgeous touch. The hotel was stunning in my mind, rustic, but timeless, I would absolutely love to stay there!

Another fabulous read by Katie Fforde. Every single book has that sense of magic and history. The links to the past really made it special!

Great book, an easy read with a feel-good vibe to it.

Thank you NetGalley for my complimentary copy in return for my honest review.

An amazing hug in a book. A feel good ready. I whizzed through it on my weekend off. You will enjoy it.

An Author that never disappoints she writes excellent stories Thatcher real pagevturners, a romantic twist with a restrictions Thatcher you totally booked in the first few pages. I strongly recommend this if you want an enjoyable romantic story without the slush.

I really enjoyed this book. I loved how it was set in 1966, it made a refreshing change to go back to a time where there was not internet, social media or mobile phones.

This is a love story that will keep you entertained. The Dorset scenery, the many different characters and the delightful Meg whisked me away for a wonderful couple of hours.

Have always loved Katie's books and this one absolutly did not disappoint. A real hug in a book.

Megs ambition has always been to be a top chef and her plans are to go to cookery school in France. As an interim she spends time with her mum Louise who helps to manage a small hotel in Dorset. No sooner does Meg arrive then the permanent chef walks out, leaving an annual village meal that needs to be cooked. Jumping into the helm, Meg soon bumps into Justin, also a chef working in a neighbouring hotel, but also happens to be heir to this one. Although good looking, he is moody, grumpy and convinced Louise is trying to convince his father to give her part of the hotel.

Constant bickerings soon lead Meg to quit early and follow her dream to France. However she did not consider the feelings she felt for Justin.

Who will end up inheriting the hotel and will Meg find a dream job and true love.

Brilliant read, highly recommend.

Loved this book, the characters were warm and friendly, it gave you a sense you were with them. Loved the story line and of course the ending, all you have to do is enjoy.

A delicious read from the amazing Katie Fforde, just what you would expect. Cozy up in front of the fire and enjoy, it’s a big thumbs up from me

This is Katie Fforde back on form. I have read all of her books and found her last one a bit trite., Not this one! Really fun with the romantic humour and engaging quirky characters Katie Fforde does so well. Very enjoyable.

Absolutely loved this book!

Katie fforde you are amazing!

I was hooked throughout and couldn't put this book down.

Thank you for accepting my ARC request.

Meg finds herself suddenly in charge of Nightingale Woods, a slightly run down country house hotel.
A nice, but rather innocuous book. A pleasant enough read, but not really my cuppa tea - it all seemed so very far fetched.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing this book for review

I loved this latest Katie Fforde. It follows Meg as she pursues her dream of a career in the kitchen, as she steps in to help her mum save a country hotel. There she meets the owner’s son, Justin, and sparks fly with their opposing views.

This book reintroduces characters from her previous novels and is a welcome and comfortable return. I really enjoyed it. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the arc in exchange for my honest review.

An enjoyable story, it is set in the 1960’s and certainly captures the feel of that decade. The setting was lovely both in England and in France. A heartwarming read, enjoyable and with a feel good factor.

Really enjoyable read. Romantic and fun. I’m aware the storey was set in the 60s but that felt irrelevant except around some of the attitudes conveyed. Lovely to see familiar characters but great to meet new ones too. Reading this authors books always feels like putting on a cosy jumper or getting a hug! Ultimate feel good read.

Thank you Netgalley

As a long-time fan of Katie Fforde’s books, I was looking forward to reading One Enchanted Evening, which by my count is her twenty-ninth. This is the third book featuring three young women, Lizzie, Alexandra and Meg, who meet at a cookery school in London in 1963. This is Meg’s story, and works fine as a standalone, but I think it would make more sense if you read them in order. Meg’s mum, Louise, is running a country house hotel, Nightingale Woods, in Dorset and, with a large celebration lunch in the offing, urgently needs Meg’s help with the food. Meg can see the potential of the hotel despite it needing a bit of an upgrade, but there is doubt over whether it will have to be sold.
All the elements that make up a classic Katie Fforde novel are here. I always read her new books when they come out, though over the years some have not been as memorable as others. In fact, this is the first book of hers in recent years that reminds me of her early novels which I have read many times over. Justin and Meg may clash in the kitchen, but their chemistry is strong and there is enough interaction for their relationship to be credible.
This is 1966 and a pivotal point in history when life is gradually opening up with new opportunities for women. Meg comes across attitudes to her working in a professional kitchen that seem alien to us now. In some ways women’s lives have changed a lot for the better, but then again there is always room for improvement.
Mostly set in Dorset, with an interlude in Provence, the settings are vividly brought to life. The characters are well drawn and it is great to be reacquainted with some favourites from the previous two books. As always, I look forward to reading her next book. Thanks to Penguin and NetGalley for a digital copy to review.