I enjoy this series and this latest novel was no exception. I could absolutely visualise Primrose Hall, nestled amidst woodland near Primrose Park and it was good to glimpse life there with some familiar characters. Pia turned out to be a likeable character who puts others before herself and is a kind and caring person. Feeling she has missed out on the challenges which her contemporaries have faced in their twenties, she has nevertheless put caring for others first. Now, however, she has a chance to prove herself. Jackson turned out to have hidden depths and the small community who live in Primrose Hall add to the endearing qualities of the story.

This is a gentle second chance romance. In many ways, Pia has a second chance at more than this, as she starts a new life and job in a new home. Pia has an optimistic side and always tries her best to look on the bright side. In contrast, you have the at times, Jackson, who seems to need to escape away sometimes, despite his success in business. He also has a kind, locally minded side which adds to his appeal. With new friendships and weddings thrown in, it is an heart-warming read and a lovely addition to the series.

In short: Second chances and a fine romance

Jill Steeples’ Dreams Come True at Primrose Hall is an enchanting romantic tale Katie Fforde fans will find hard to resist.

You never forget your first love and that’s certainly true for Pia Temple. Although it’s been over a decade since she had parted ways with boyfriend Jackson Moody, not a day goes by where she doesn’t think about him or wonder what might have been. However, Pia has had to put her career ambitions and romantic aspirations on hold while she cared for her parents. Finally, the time has come for Pia to think about herself, so she’s over the moon when she’s given the opportunity to run the social calendar at Primrose Hall. A dream job with a gorgeous flat as part of the deal – what’s not to like? However, there is one small fly in the ointment: the new owner who is none other than the man she has never quite managed to forget: Jackson!

Pia plans to give romance a wide berth and to keep things strictly professional with Jackson, but that quickly becomes harder than she thought. As the two of them begin to get closer, could it be second time lucky for them? Or will Jackson’s beautiful ex-girlfriend Tara end up putting paid to any hope Pia might have had of a future with Jackson? Will dreams come true at Primrose Hall? Or will Pia’s job turn into a nightmare of epic proportions?

Jill Steeples cheered up a cold, grey and miserable winter afternoon with Dreams Come True at Primrose Hall. A gorgeous romance you will just want to dive in to, Dreams Come True at Primrose Hall is a witty, emotional and enjoyable tale about second chances, healing from old wounds and everlasting love that touched my heart and made me laugh out loud.

Warm-hearted, uplifting and deliciously feel-good, Dreams Come True at Primrose Hall is another winner for Jill Steeples.

I have already enjoyed the first two books of this series; book number three was like re-visiting old friends. The story did not disappoint and I liked the warming nature of the plot.

Unlike the other books, this one moves to Primrose Hall, which has recently been bought and refurbished by Pia’s old friend, Jackson. A job opportunity arises that Pia cannot ignore, especially as she is left drifting with the pending sale of her parents’ cottage and no real career path. Yet, although Jackson does not appear to recollect their summer romance many years previous, Pia is reminded of it… and that fact that her feelings still remain the same.

This is a classic girl-loves-boy story and Pia is not convinced her feelings are reciprocated. As you would expect, Pia tries dating but this doesn’t work out particularly well. Instead, it just reminds her of everything that Jackson has to offer. I enjoyed this aspect of the story because this is when you get hints that Jackson is starting to properly notice Pia and you can just only hope that this is a couple that will get together.

The setting was beautiful, just like the nearby woods. I could vividly picture the Hall that Jackson has brought back to life and even felt a bit envious about the decadence of it all – I mean, who wouldn’t want such a glorious cinema room like Jackson has?! Yet, it isn’t just about the interiors but the grounds as well. With rolling fields, a hot tub, stables and a cheeky pony and donkey, it has just as much character as the house itself. Not forgetting Bertie, the adorable dog, this novel has plenty of countryside vibes that offers escapism from the chaos of the daily grind – just what I needed.

Whilst some may consider this plot a bit predictable, I enjoyed it very much. Some of the minor characters added a bit of flavour to the story, such as Tara and Mateo. I liked watching what happens between Ronnie and Rex, as well as the direction Jackson is going to potentially take the business side of Primrose Hall. As for Pia herself, it is evident that she lands on her feet with her new role, which I found made the book even more enjoyable as a result.

With a festive book to come in this series, I am anticipating another great read from Steeples. This one is a gentle summer story with likeable characters (and animals!) and just an overall feel-good factor throughout.

With thanks to Boldwood books and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Pia has spent a long time being the carer of her parents and now that they are no longer around and her family home gets sold, she decides it's time to do something that makes her heart happy. When she sees an advert for a personal assistant at primrose Hall, she applies for the job immediately. However, the new owner, Jackson, is the boy that broke her heart years ago.

As Pia settles into life at Primrose Hall, her and Jackson form a steady friendship. Can it develop into something more?

I really enjoyed this return to Primrose Woods.

This is a good book. The two main characters are Pia and Jackson. They each other from high school. They had dated and broken up when they were going away. Years later Jackson returns. He offers Pia a job as his personal assistant. She take the job and starts right to work. They each have issue but together they work it out and fall in love.

Pia forgo her future to take care of her parent. Now that they are no longer around and her family home is sold, she need to find a job and a home for herself. She found her answer when she saw a job advert from Primrose Hall, recently refurbished by the new owner and now the owner is looking for a personal assistant. It’s a live in position and pay is great but there is an issue. The owner is Jackson whom broke her heart after a perfect summer long ago and he left town without a word. With Bertie, her four legged companion, Pia settled well in Primrose Hall with Jackson nearby. The story then follows Pia as she adjusts to living at Primrose Hall. With Jackson’s presence nearby, it evoke their long ago romance.

This is a story of 2nd chance in love and I Love the storyline very much; with the easy flow and engaging story. Jackson come across as handsome, caring, sensitive and protective while Pia is a lovely character with her confident and big heart. The interaction between them have a slow burn vibe to it. Overall, it is a heartwarming read to me.

This book was sent to me electronically by Netgalley for review. Thanks to the publisher for the copy. What a fantastic book! The author has a great gift for characterisation - nuanced, interesting, believable people!Thanks to a great author we have warmth, wisdom and emotional intelligence, this book was a huge pleasure to read!

I am fast becoming a fan of this authors books, Jill Steeples stories are an absolute delight of a read from start to finish.

Having read books one and two to the Primrose Woods series, I was so delighted that there was to be a book three to the series. Although worry not readers, this book can be read as a standalone in the event you’ve not had the pleasure of reading books one and two yet.

So to the book ‘Dreams come true at Primrose Hall’, well I have thoroughly enjoyed this story, which I had a very good feeling I would as Jill’s books are always such a delight to read and without a doubt very well written. I loved being back in the setting of Primrose Woods as it sounds so picturesque and idyllic, just beautiful. I absolutely loved getting to know characters Pia and Jackson, seeing how their journey played out, it’s clear to see that they have chemistry and unfinished business right from the start. There was plenty of drama in the pages of this book and lots of fun events that Pia and Jackson organised at Primrose Hall, I especially liked the sound of the Book fair.

For any animal lovers out there, you’ll be glad to hear that they feature in the story, we’ve got gorgeous Dalmatian dog Bertie, a Shetland pony and a little donkey too, all of whom get up to there own antics throughout the story.

I really did enjoy this story from start to finish, and especially loved that characters from books one and two also got mentions/featured, as they had become so familiar to me from having enjoyed the previous two books.

So if you’ve not discovered this author or this series, then please don’t hesitate any further, put them on your to be read pile and read them just as soon as you can, as you’ll not regret it.

I want to thank Netgalley and the author for gifting me the ebook. I was able to find the audio version on through my local library app. A very light hearted romantic novel. The cover is beautiful. I loved the characters and it was just so nice to read a romance novel that didn't have pointless plot. Highly recommend

In the book, we follow Pia on her adventure of new work and meeting her old, and possibly only, love Jackson. While she might look sweet and silent, she is more than that. She is willing to learn and stand up for herself, confident and passionate. In more than one way, she reminded me of me.

What I loved the most was probably how this whole community was more like a family, than friends and coworkers. Everyone was there for each other. No matter what it was, you can be sure that one will find help. From bringing back animals to helping with a heartache. Add to that this gorgeous house, Primrose Hall, and you can sweep me off of my feet (in a bookish sense, for sure).

If you want an uplifting and happily-ever-after story, pick this book up, it won’t disappoint. It also deals with heavy topics but that is exactly the beauty of it. Not everything in life is sunshines and rainbows, but this book will show you that there is always light. And as we are slowly transitioning to spring, this book is a perfect fit for that.

JILL STEEPLES - DREAMS COME TRUE AT PRIMROSE HALL.

This is our third trip to Primrose Woods. Jill Steeples takes us on another gorgeous visit to this charming setting.

Although this is book three in the series, it can easily be read as a standalone story. This is a lovely series, so I would suggest reading it from the start, so as to get the most from its characters and storylines.

Pia finds herself taking a job as a personal assistant at Primrose Hall. It all seems to be exactly what she is looking for, apart from the fact that the owner of the hall is Jackson - Pia’s first love who broke her heart.

As Pia and Bertie, her new four legged companion settle into life at Primrose Hall, can she find friendship with Jackson? Or will there ever be a second chance at love?

This book is such a heart warming and gentle read. It was great to catch up with existing characters and also to meet some fabulous new ones.
The story is engaging and I read it in a couple of sittings. I didn't want to put it down or leave the warmth of Primrose Hall and it’s surroundings.

A simply gorgeous read, that will nestle comfortably in the warmest depths of your heart.

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With grateful thanks to Netgalley and Boldwood books for a digital arc of this title.

It looks like this book is part of a series that are interconnected, as other characters and backstories are referenced, but I didn't have a problem reading it as a standalone. It is a nice, light story and a quick, easy read. Definitely the perfect book for a relaxing weekend or when needing a little escape. Thanks to Boldwood and Netgalley for giving me the chance to read and reivew this book!

I love British author romances and I jumped at the chance to add another one to my list. Ms. Steeples’ descriptions of the beautiful settings and charming characters are essential to a captivating second-chance romance.

Pia Temple is at a crossroads in her life. She gave up her future to take care of her ailing parents. Now it’s time to sell her childhood home and get on with her life. She needs to find a job and a home quickly, but who will hire someone with little experience? When Pia notices a local ad for a live-in personal assistant to the new owner of Primrose Hall, she may have found an answer to her problem until she sees it’s Jackson Moody, the boy who broke her heart by disappearing from her life so many summers ago. Desperate for a job she takes it despite her misgivings. Will she be able to work for this new Jackson who is kind and accommodating, or will she be opening herself up to another broken heart?

Does Jackson even remember her when they had their teenage summer fling? I mean why would he when he’s dating a gorgeous interior designer/model… or is he? Apparently, he did well when he ran off to London. He’s a successful businessman who purchased Primrose Hall and is making it a local success. He’s a kind and accommodating boss who goes out of his way to make Pia and her neighbor’s temporary adoptive dog, Bertie, comfortable. And what’s with the intense gazes and hugs? Jackson draws her in one minute and pushes her away the next. He is an enigma. He has a checkered past, and we learn he has abandonment issues with two parents who were gone from his life more than with him. Now the parents are back to stay. His mother lives in a trailer in the back of the Hall and his father is clean and sober and wants to start anew. He also loves to take in strays like the ornery and destructive stray Shetland Pony named Little Star and the donkey companion, Twinkle.

The romance is a slow burn and told in Pia’s POV (my favorite kind). Pia is kind and very forgiving and Jackson is broody but generous. I like the fact that Jackson is clearly jealous of Pia as she starts dating a local firefighter. After all, Jackson doesn’t want to talk about the past and Pia is finally free to make a life of her own. I think Pia was way too forgiving for Jackson’s abandonment so many years ago, but he is committed to making up for it in his own unique way.

The characters are a great asset to the story. Jackson’s eccentric mom, Ronnie, is a treat as she tries to seduce Jackson’s gardener, Mateo. And the unexpected arrival of Jackson’s charming dad, Rex is a fun addition. Pia’s neighbor and friend, Wendy, is a mother figure who helped comfort Pia through her parent’s illness and death. Pia’s brother, Conner, and future sister-in-law Ruby are also important as their wedding approaches and Pia helps them out. Most of all, I loved Bertie the mischievous dalmatian who wins everyone’s hearts.

Overall, this is a cozy, clean romance with an enjoyable cast of characters and a lovely setting.

Thank you to Ms. Steeples for giving me the opportunity to read this book with no expectation of a positive review.

Here is a perfect and engaging title for those who enjoy women’s fiction. Get to know Pia and Jackson. They knew one another in the past. When they unexpectedly come together again, will love prevail? Readers can guess the answer; the pleasure of this book is in seeing the story unfolds with some complications.

I very much liked the setting of the novel. I also felt that the characters came to life and made me care about them. In addition, I found the cover of the book very appealing; it made me want to find out what was inside.

Fans of authors including Katie Fforde and Jill Mansell, give this one a look.

Many thanks to the publisher and Rachel’s Random Resources for this title. All opinions are my own.

This story felt like being hugged and wrapped up in a warm cosy blanket. The settings are beautiful and the characters are relateable and all feel like old friends. A glorious easy to follow plot and though this is the third book in the series, it can easily be read as a standalone and you won't feel like you have missed anything. The romance had me swooning and the animals particularly Bertie are a great addition that I loved. I love all the books written by Jill Steeples and I'm really hoping that this isn't the last one of this series. It was so engaging and fun to read .

A truly heartfelt story. I love everything about it!
The plot is interesting, not too complex and brilliantly beautiful.
I love both Jackson and Pia and I love how to grow to find love again. The other diverse characters support the story and bring their own twist to the story. I’m not a big fan of love triangles but gladly this book only had a small one and in the end there wasn’t much to it.
I love Primrose hall as a place and it would be amazing to be able to visit there.
All in all, a perfect second chance romance that was super easy to read

Loved this book., another in the series about Primrose Wood, the village and community. I hope there will be many more books set around here as it makes for easy reading with great characters and settings. Worth far more than 5 stars.

Thanks to Netgally and publisher for this ARC

Pia is on her own and now packing up the family home, after putting her life on hold to care for her parents. But now she needs a roof over her head and a job to support herself. What better than to take the job as a live-in personal assistant at nearby Primrose Hall? Until she finds out the owner is her childhood sweetheart Jackson.

But Pia’s needs are stronger than what she wants to do and maybe a rekindled childhood romance is what the two of them need.

This is a narrative that anyone will love, with a likeable main character and even side characters to touch your heart. I loved the character of Pia and seeing her growth throughout the novel

Steeples writes great descriptions allowing the reader to visualise everything. This is part of a series however, can easily be read as a standalone novel. This is my first novel with this writer as well series and it won’t be my last.

I think this is the first time in my life that I hope Amazon has got it all wrong. Amazon says this is book 3 of 3 in the Primrose Woods series. I really hope this is not true!

I loved being back near Primrose Woods, this time at Primrose Hall. There were so many lovely new characters, some larger than life characters like Ronnie and others that just sucked you in, like Pia and Jackson. Their chemistry was obvious and I couldn't help dreaming of swapping places with Pia. Her new life, work, friends and family at the Hall were just dream worthy, but she definitely deserved them. Although there was a bit of drama, this story was mainly just a sweet story of what happens when Pia ends up working as PA at the Hall for her childhood boyfriend. A story to make you smile and beg for more stories in this setting and with such big hearted characters that feel like friends.

What a beautiful story that you just don't want to put down. The characters are well written and really relatable.