So good to visit Primrose Hall once more
This time with revelations and surprises galore.
It starts with a wedding with worrying comments there
Leaving Pia doubtful of the future and trying to beware!

There are festivities, plans and uncertainty, too,
With family dramas running all the way through.
Will this be a time to rejoice and celebrate
Or will there be troubles and twists of fate?

A story of friendships, romance and community, too,
With support, love and kindness for all to view.
A heartwarming read, which I enjoyed all the way through
And have no hesitation in highly recommending to you.

For my complementary copy of this book, I say thank you,
Such an brilliant read and this is my honest review.

I loved this so much, I think even more than the previous books in the series, i think because we got see more about Jackson’s character and his family, I loved this , not that I don’t love Pia but I think she’s a lot more of an open character. At this point I should mention although part of a series these books can definitely be read as standalone books and you won’t be lost (although I highly recommend reading them all because they’re so good)

Jackson’s and Pia’s development is just wonderful, even with the bumpy road, misunderstandings that happen, which make it even more relatable and realistic, I love how Jill’s stories make you feel like being back with old friends, they are full of warmth and familiar connection as you reach.

This book was a joy to read, it’s so uplifting, the perfect read in the run up to Christmas and if it didn’t feel perfect enough, there’s some additional furry characters that always improve the story. Thoroughly entertaining festive read.

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

This was my fourth visit to Primrose Woods... so basically I have been there from the start and loved every moment of it!

This book continues with Pia and Jackson's story, so a continuation from book 3, but we still get to reconnect with all the lovely characters from the first two books. The stories work as stand-alone stories, but are even better when read as part of a series or at least read book 3 and 4 together.

Pia is a lovely character, but Jackson is just like his name rather "Moody" and unpredictable. Pia is still working as PA for Jackson at the hall and they are still together romantically when the story starts, but it seems like they have different ideas about their future and then when family secrets/surprises appear on Jackson's side how will that affect them?

This story is once again full of colorful characters like Ronnie & Rex, Jackson's parents, Christmas time and there are some dogs too! I was swept away by this story and imagining that I was there in Primrose Woods with all my friends that I had met previously.

Pia has a lot happening in Primrose Hall but will things just fall into place? Jackson will have an unexpected visitor, and the two will need to decide whether they want the same things.

Another fantastic read by Steeples continuing about our previous characters of Pia and Jackson, I was excited to find out what happens next. Not all is as it seems and some doubts are rising, but there will be characters along the way to make you feel a little warm inside. This was a really easy read that I flew through.

This author gives us friendship, family and happy endings; that will have you smiling at the end your face will hurt.

Steeples is an author whose books I've grown to love since being introduced to them by Rachel's Random Resources.

I've been onboard with the Primrose Hall series from the beginning and a new book is always much anticipated.

Continuing on from their story and blossoming romance in the previous book 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹, we become reacquainted with Jackson and Pia as they continue with their quest to keep Primrose Hall at the heart of the community, running and hosting events, whilst their rekindled romance is already beginning to lose it's spark. We also find ourselves catching up with some old friends from previous books too, which is always an unexpected treat.

Can they overcome the issues and challenges in their way or is a not so merry Christmas heading their way? I'm not going to tell, so you'll have to find out for yourself...

It's heartwarming, enjoyable and an absolute delight to read.

After reading Dreams Come True at Primrose Hall I was so glad to see this sequel was released. I think this book was such a wonderful follow up in this series. Pia & Jackson have such a beautifully connection, but I love the fact that not everything is smooth sailing and they face obstacles making the story feel so genuine and natural. The festive vibes in this book are just perfect and I need more of everyone's stories in this book it ended far too soon.

Starry Skies over Primrose Hall by Jill Steeples

I received an advance review copy for free thanks to Rachel's Random Resources and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Blurb

Homes don’t come much more idyllic than Primrose Hall. Set against the backdrop of the beautiful Primrose Woods, Pia Temple still has to pinch herself that she gets to wake up there every day.

Waking up next to Jackson Moody is pretty great too. Ever since the couple rekindled their teenage romance, they’ve become an unstoppable team running Primrose Hall’s packed calendar of events, surrounded by the friends and family who make up the crew at the hall.

But not everything is perfect at Primrose Hall. Pia is beset with doubts about the future, especially when a new arrival shakes everything Jackson thought he knew about his past. And as the events come thick and fast – a literary festival, craft fayres, bonfire night and the much-anticipated Christmas Carols evening – everything Pia is juggling threatens to tumble down around her.

Will the year at Primrose Hall be a time of endings or new beginnings…

My Opinion

I came to this series late, I haven't read the first book but I have read all of the others and so far this has been a lovely series, with some great characters to get to know. I believe that this book could be read as a standalone but you will enjoy it far more if you read all that the Primrose Woods series has to offer.

This is a quick and easy book to read, great for dipping in and out of. This is going to make for the ideal holiday read, things might not always go right, but overall the book is very satisfying. If a literature festival isn't enough to draw you in there is a cast of animals within these pages.

Rating 4/5

Jill Steeples is one of my favourite authors. I really enjoy all the Primrose Woods series books and eagerly awaited Starry Skies over Primrose Woods and it did not disappoint! This books centres around Pia and Jackson's ongoing relationship as well as incorporating their family, old and new and the friends that surround them.

This is the book to curl up with, it's like a warm hug, that you absolutely lose yourself in.

Can't wait for the next Primrose Woods book

This is such an uplifting read, perfect for reading in the months before Christmas. I have enjoyed the earlier Primrose Hall novels but this one opened up on Jackson’s character a bit more and you find out more about his family. Pia is in the strange position of being where she loves to be, with the perfect job and wonderful boyfriend. However, she still feels vulnerable and cannot help but remember how different her life was twelve months ago.

Friendship and family are key to Pia and you see what a kind heart she has through her actions. She wants everyone to be happy and content. Christmas at Primrose Hall sounds wonderful and Pia enjoys getting the Hall ready. You see Pia blossom in her role and gain so much confidence in her abilities. She welcomes people in and emerges as a caring and lovely person.

In short: family and friends and festive fun

Loved being back at primrose woods/hall and to another story in the series although this could be read as a standalone I highly recommend reading the full series for full enjoyment.

This story focused on us finding out more about the characters of Pia and Jackson and their backstories and how their relationship is evolving. We also get to see the reappearance of other characters from this series along with those of an animal variety.

This was another lovely read from this author within the beautiful setting of primrose hall and with an element of festive magic to warm our hearts looking forward to the next instalment of this series.

This was a light and really lovely read – and there are those times when that’s exactly what you need, an escape to a lovely location with a little romance, friends and family, and rounded off with the loveliest Christmassy touches. All isn’t entirely well with Pia’s relationship with Jackson though – although she’s made the job of organising events at Primrose Hall very much her own, she has reason to doubt whether they’ll be together for the long haul, and feels the need to make some plans for the possible future.

While this is very much their story – and they very much have you hoping for a happy ending, despite the various obstacles – things do become a little complicated for others too. Jackson’s mum and dad, Rex and Ronnie, have put aside their differences and are becoming rather closer – and I really enjoy every scene in which they appear – but everyone’s life is rather upset by some rather unexpected news and a new arrival.

I really enjoy the author’s storytelling – her stories are so perfectly paced and filled with warmth, and her characterisation is really excellent. It was really good to meet again some of the individuals introduced in the other books, to find out how their lives have moved on (always a treat when reading a series, but no obstacle to reading this one as a standalone) – and the various friendships are beautifully developed.

The calendar of events at the hall was fascinating too – while Jackson might not be too keen on weddings, the craft fairs are now a regular feature, and the literary festival proves to be quite a success too (despite… but no, I mustn’t spoil the story!). And then there are the seasonal events – bonfire night (without any bangs and screeches to frighten the animals), and the Christmas carols that are the centrepiece of the community’s calendar. And then there are the plans for a rather more intimate Christmas dinner, just for friends and family – but perhaps also for those whose festive season might not be quite as much fun.

With the perfect emotional touch and a particularly heartwarming ending, this was the loveliest addition to a series I’m very much enjoying – I’ll be looking forward to my next visit to Primrose Woods.

This is a really great read and I think if I had read the previous books, it would have been even better. It was a sweet story that holds your attention from the first page until the last.
I received a complimentary copy from Boldwood Books via NetGalley and was not required to write a review. All opinions expressed are my own.

When we met Pia and Jackson in Dreams Come True at Primrose Hall, it was wonderful to see their relationship blossom as they joined forces to breathe new life into the Hall. However, as we return in time for Pia’s Literary Festival, there are subtle hints that not everything in the garden may be rosy.
I found myself squarely in the Pia and Jackson camp and it would be incomprehensible for their romance to fall apart. However, some challenges were almost impossible to predict, that would add extra strain to any relationship.
Jackson’s character is a cross between a perfect leading man and a troubled outsider. His past is littered with a history of being let down and hurting the people he cares about. His relationships with both his Mum and his Dad are patchy at best, and he has real issues with trusting those who he should be able to rely on. Despite this, he’s determined to accommodate those whom form his family and those who he really wants to be part of his life.
Pia is not without her own baggage as she has to reconcile her near homelessness with now living at Primrose Hall. Her friends and family are all settling down and she is beginning to feel vulnerable because of her lack of security at the Hall.
On this visit to the Hall, we discover more about Pia and Jackson, but also about those around them. The character development is first class and I felt like I was warmly welcomed into their family. Of course, not everything is plain sailing and there are misunderstandings to tackle and reassurances to be made.
This wonderful story is filled with real warmth and characters that you will take to your heart. Complete with appearances from key characters from earlier books in the series, and brief recaps if you are starting with this one, this book is absolutely gorgeous. Also, I should mention that there is a strong animal cast to help warm even the hardest of hearts.

This is a delightful, warm and cosy read. Jill always writes such heart warming books and never fails to disappoint. Another fabulous book which I hope is not the last in the Primrose Hall series.

Another fantastic visit to Primrose Hall, catching up with friends old and new.
Pia is enjoying her job and relationship with Jackson. Meanwhile Amy & Sam happily newly married are enjoying new life together.
New arrivals at the hall can cause some difficult problems but it will all work out for Christmas won’t it?
Can’t wait for the next instalment
Great read

Thanks to the Publisher and Netgalley for an early review copy.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book.

It was lovely catching up with Pia and Jackson, as well as other members of the village.

Pia loves her job and living with Jackson, as well as organising the events. But she’s wondering whether they both want the same things going forward.

Jackson’s dad tells them some unexpected news and they have to make sense of it.

I highly recommend this book.

This was another good book in this series. Some of the characters are dealing with some life issues. It’s a nice easy book to read. Perfect for your holiday reading too
Thanks to Rachel’s Random Resources for the early copy

Absoutely loved the third offering of Primrose Hall. In this gorgeous book that spans a couple of months, but doesn't feel like it, we catch up with Pia and Jackson as they navigate their first year of their relationship.

I couldn't put the book down and glad I had this whilst in hospital playing the waiting game. Jill you've done it again and I hope they'll be a fourth visit to Primrose Hall because I've got questions and the beginning of new storyline that need to be told.

The latest in this series will delight readers who are familiar with the characters from earlier books, but as I had not read these I didn’t feel a strong connection to them. This book is very much about relationships and has a delightful setting in the beautiful Primrose Hall.

Another enjoyable read from Jill Steeples. Good characters and a lovely story.

Thank you to NetGalley and to the publisher for allowing me to read this in exchange for an honest review.