This is the 3rd instalment in the Borrow A- Bookshop series. Although the author says you can read it as a standalone book, I found it hard to get into at first because of all the characters and I didn't know their back stories.
Nonetheless, it is an enjoyable read. It does, however, include a storyline the about escaping coercive control which is incredibly important but it might make it a difficult read for some.

Something New at the Borrow-A-Bookshop by Kiley Dunbar

I received an advance review copy for free thanks to NetGalley and Hera Books and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Blurb

A fairytale ending isn’t just for fiction…

The Borrow-a-Bookshop is recovering, seven months on from the winter flood that destroyed all its stock, and the latest temporary bookseller, Joy Foley, arrives in Clove Lore with her daughter, five-year-old Radia Pearl. As a tech expert, she’ll be working on dragging the Bookshop into the twenty-first century.

But what no one knows is that Joy is running from Radia Pearl’s father. She can’t settle down here or anywhere … moving on is how she stays safe. So when Radia befriends Monty Bickleigh, ex-fisherman and the new cook at The Siren’s Tail pub, despite herself, Joy finds herself growing closer to him, and the quirky community of Clove Lore.

While Joy settles in to the bookshop, Araminta Clove-Congreve, local lady of the Manor, is finding running her new wedding business harder than anticipated. She needs to hire a chief wedding planner, and fast - and Joy’s family may have the answer.

As Joy finds her heart softening by the magic of Clove Lore, can her new friends – and Monty – be enough to convince Joy to stop running and find a new life?

An uplifting, gorgeously romantic read that will warm your heart; fans of Jenny Colgan and Trisha Ashley won't be able to put this down. Bookworms everywhere, escape to the magic of Clove Lore today...

My Opinion

This is the third book in the series and I have read them all so far. I really like the thought of being able to borrow-a-bookshop although I would probably want to keep all of the books. This really is a great series and whilst it is nice to meet Joy and Radia who are the current borrowers of the bookshop, it is also nice to catch up with some familiar characters.

This was a nice, comforting read, ideal for when the weather is a little bit miserable and you want to curl up with a good book. Whilst this book could be read as a standalone, it will be more enjoyable if read in the correct order.

Rating 4/5

Joy, a skilled technology expert and digital nomad, has taken up a position at the Borrow a Bookshop bookstore. Alongside being a devoted mother to her five-year-old daughter, she seeks a sense of belonging and a tranquil life. Joy and Radia Pearl, both new Borrowers and temporary booksellers, have found solace in this opportunity, as they are escaping Radia's father. During their time there, Joy develops a close bond with Monty, a former fisherman.

This book delves into the theme of second chances in love, while shedding light on the mental abuse Joy has endured in her marriage, from which she has been trying to escape. Through the story, I can perceive the profound love of a mother in Joy and the resilience it grants her in protecting Radia. Overall, this heartwarming read resonates deeply with me.

This is my second read by the author and I absolutely loved it. She has a way of writing really fabulous books that I really enjoy and the book always leaves me wanting more

Another fantastic trip to Clove Lore and the Borrow a Bookshop! I love how the author manages to bring such unique characters to the shop and the villagers are a delight, per usual. One of my favorite series!

What an awesome vacation idea! You get to stay in a small charming village bookshop/coffee shop and run it while staying in rooms above it in a beautiful seaside location. In the case of our main characters, a mother and young daughter, it is actually a working stay as she has been hired to update the technology systems of the property for the future visitors to use. This is a wonderful story of being on the move while trying to raise your daughter and finding that place that you belong. Great plot, fun characters, wonderful setting all make this a fun read that is just what you need to read! A clean read without graphic steam so enjoy taking a visit to a new location and immerse yourself in the people.

Thanks to netgalley for the chance to read this book.

Another instalment in the borrow a bookshop. This time the bookshop is recovering from a flood that destroyed all its stock. The temporary bookseller joy arrives with her daughter. Her focus is to bring the shop into the future using her tech expertise. She is adamant she won’t be staying in after her time at the bookshop until her daughter befriends Monty the cook at the local village pub. Joy finds her heart softening to both Clove Lore and Monty and has to decide if she continues to run from her past and settle in Clove Lore.

Thank you Net Galley for providing this book and allowing me to read it in advance. I was unable to personally get into this book but that is the power of reading. There’s books for everyone. I know someone else will adore it!

I was so excited to receive a copy of Something New at the Borrow a Bookshop since I'd read and enjoyed the previous book in the series. This follows on where the action left off.

This book would be great for fans of Jenny Colgan. It's written in a very gentle style and deals with the revival of the bookshop in the wake of a destructive flood. The cosy and uplifting tale of a community pulling together was heartwarming as was the exploration of the relationship between a mother and her young daughter.

Thank you very much to NetGalley and the publisher for a free advance copy of Something New at the Borrow a Bookshop in exchange for an honest review.

A fantastic heartwarming story of love, loss, complicated relationships and so much more. I loved the first instalment of this series and was overjoyed when I realised there was more to the borrow a bookshop. A fantastic rainy day read that will leave you wanting more.

I read The Borrow a Bookshop first two books by Kiley Dunbar and loved them, so it’s not surprising to me at all that I loved this too. I fall in love with Kiley’s writing and characters more with each book I love the romance, drama, family, friendships and community you get in her books. Although this is the third book in the series, this can definitely be read as a stand-alone, don’t let that put you off but if you get the chance I’d definitely read the first two because they’re brilliant

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

I would like to thank netgalley and Hera books for a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

Enjoyable. A lovely series.

Another excellent story set in the Cornish village of Clove Lore. The village is recovering from a terrible flood several months ago when Joy and her daughter arrive as the latest temporary residents at the Borrow a Bookshop. Can the village work its magic again and help them find a place where they belong?

What a sweet follow-up in this series! Third in the Borrow a Bookshop series, we find Joy and Radia landing in Clove Lore in the aftermath of the flood, helping to bring the Bookshop back to life with some upgrades. While secretive about her life prior to being the next Bookshop guest, Joy quickly starts to see there are good people out there.... especially with local former fisherman Monty. Along for the fun are all of the Clove Lore favorites and their quirky shenanigans. Though this is a series, each book can be read as a standalone.

I would love to go to a small seaside English village, run a bookstore and Cafe and just immerse myself in small village life. This sounds like such a fun concept and the author always provides a warm, uplifting, sweet tale. I hope there are more in this series in the future!

Thank you to netgalley for the advanced reading copy of something new at the borrow a bookshop. I lost thos from the crash on netgalley but found it elsewhere. This was pretty cute and I enjoyed it.

My thoughts


Once again, we are back to the cozy world of Clove Lore, where you can own a bookshop for two weeks and run it. This very idea was the reason I picked up the e-ARC of the first book in the series, The Borrow a Bookshop Holiday. I missed the second book, but it didn't feel like I missed much. However, I would strongly suggest you go through the first book before reading this one, just so, you would be familiar with the world and the characters in it.




Narrative and Plot



This is my fourth Kiley Dunbar book and I can definitely see the signature in the style of writing. The story is told mostly from Joy's perspective, but we get Monty's point of view when necessary.
The tone of the book in general is wholesome and adorable, particularly when it comes to Radia, so much so that it made me want to read more.

The plot of the book is quite straightforward. Yet, as wholesome and cozy as the premise is, the story explores some difficult topics and executes them brilliantly.



Characters and Conflicts



Joyce is the central character, and honestly, she is a frustrating woman. I understand where she is coming from and what her apprehensions are and how deep-rooted they are. It is an essential and important part of the story. Which is why it is all the more sweeter, when we get to root for her.
Monty, on the other hand, is the kindest and sweetest person you could ever imagine meet. He is not perfect, but he is a shoo-in for those "fictional men who don't exist" category. His budding relationship with Radia was endearing and heartwarming.

Radia is just a darling. It is adorable to see her reaction to the things around her over which she had no control. And she even drops some gems in between like, "No one likes fruit cakes anyway." Or my favorite "Does Auntie Patti cut her own hair?" The one character that irked me was Minty. I am unfamiliar with her character as I missed the second book in the series and she comes off as way too intense. 




The book had several relevant conflicts to explore and it never shied away from them. It went into detail about Joyce's traumatic and toxic relationship, which is the core conflict of the story. Unlike most rom-coms, the story even explores situations where you don't always get closure and that's ok too.
The ensemble cast did a splendid job of creating a cozy community vibe.


Conclusion


I enjoyed this book just like I had expected it to. It is a cozy, comfort read that uplifts your spirit on a weary day. It did exactly that for me.

More enjoyment of familiar characters with some lovely news to invest in. Another delight from Kiley, in the beautiful picturesque setting by the sea, thank you.

I thoroughly enjoyed this fun, easy to read women's fiction/romance book.

Joy Foley and her daughter Radia Pearl arrive in Clove Lore to rent the Borrow-a-Bookshop, and help it recover from the winter flood. Monty Bickleigh helps Joy to settle in, and they get on well together, forming a friendship, and perhaps a bit more.

This is a lovely, uplifting read, and I loved the settings, the characters, and the bookshop, as well as the beautiful cover. This is book 3 in a series, all of which are wonderful, and highly recommended!

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

This book,..oh this book!
This book satisfied my craving for a charming, fresh start romance by the sea! And with a bookshop!
There is no suspense but it’s not predictable either. Just a lovely tale.
I enjoy author Kiley Dunbar’s descriptive writing style. This is my first books of hers and I will check out her others. Especially the others in this series.
Thankyou to author Kiley Dunbar, Netgalley and
Hera Books for the opportunity to read this!
Charlene 📚🌸🤗 @lastnownext

I found the premise of the book to be quite cute. I liked the idea of renting or borrowing a book shop for however long you may need it. I think that in itself is a romantic notion. The other thing that I found to be endearing was the the aspect of community within the story, We have the character Joy and her daughter coming into new this start of their life. As the reader, we experience a lot of the new situations alongside them. However, when Joy encounters Monty, it progressed to so much more. Not only was it about community and taking a chance on something new, it was also about that sense of found family. That was quite beautiful.

ARC provided by Hera Books, and I have given my honest and voluntary review.