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Unfortunately this just wasn't for me. I ended up DNF'ing it 63% in. I wasn't aware that this book was part of a series, but also I just simply didn't care. I didn't care about the story or the characters.
Come Rain or Shine is the 3rd book in the Juniper Meadows series about the Travers family. I do recommend you read this series in order, as each book builds on relationships from the previous books. The book opens with Tasha Blake applying for a job at Juniper Meadows working with Rhys Travers to make the camping part of the estate a success. What she doesn't tell them is that she works for a company that buys up land and companies to make money, lots of money. Tasha is technically a spy, but once there, she begins to think again about what she is doing. The slower pace of life, the beauty of the countryside and the warmth of the Travers family, soon has Tasha captivated. She also begins to have feelings for Rhys, the future Lord of the Manor. What will happen when Rhys finds out why Tasha is really at Juniper Meadows.
I enjoy the cozy feel of Sarah Bennett's books. Her descriptions of the beautiful settings, activities and various characters places the reader right in the thick of things. Tasha is an interesting character. She is the stereotype of a female in a male dominated business, trying to make her mark. She is a workaholic, loves her life and works to prove herself. Of course, she finds out that she is being used and lied to, but that comes later. I enjoyed seeing her soften and become more human, enjoying spending time with people, and not all business. Rhys is the handsome Lord, who puts family above all else, so seeing him think about his own happiness was nice. We meet his grandparents in this one and talk about a selfish man. You will have to read this one to see what you think about them. When the chips are down and the future of Juniper Meadows is in question, the family rallies, and Rhys stands up to those he needs to, in order to protect the estate. Of course this puts Rhys and Tasha's relationship in danger, but Sarah Bennett has a great way of bringing the story to a wonderful ending. The next and final book in this series is now out, and I am going to move right onto that one to see how things play out for the Travers family, and Juniper Meadows.
This was Rhys and Tasha's story. In spite of the secret Tasha carried I could not help but love her, she was so competent and determined to do her absolute best.
Juniper Meadows is such a fantastic location. Every time I read one of the books in this series I want to move there or at the very least go glamping there. The sense of community is always strong in Sarah Bennett's novels and community spirit is in abundance in Come Rain or Shine!
Lovely to hear back to Jupiter Meadows and some of the characters. Will Rhys be able to manage to the glamping even when a mysterious person turns up to help. Love the friendships and relationships formed.
Book three in this series
Can read as a stand-alone
These books just pull you in and you feel like your there with them
Can’t wait for the next in this series
Thanks NetGalley
I have recently starting reading books by this author and have enjoyed them and this one also did not disappoint. Rhys always knew growing up that he would one day inherit Juniper Meadows, but running it is a huge responsibility and that doesn't leave time for much else, especially romance. But that all changes when Tasha is brought to Juniper Meadows for a project she is working on for her job. When Rhys needs some help getting things under control, Tasha is there to give him that extra support. A beautiful romance begins to blossom between them, but Tasha is keeping secrets that just may put a wrench in their growing relationship.
The story was heartwarming and charming and I easily got pulled into the intertwining lives of Rhys and Tasha and their story. It's a well-written story with endearing characters that I easily fell in love with. A really lovely read with a beautiful romance. I look forward to reading the next book!
I received a complimentary copy from NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving my review.
Another great read from Bennett, I am looking forward to seeing how this series concludes. At first I was a bit concerned that this book would be an echo of the previous stories, but I found that Bennett still threw in some surprises and kept this a sweet, easy and entertaining read – everything I was looking for.
Definitely this is one where reading the other books helps you understand the background to the characters. I hadn’t realised how many people there were at Juniper Meadows until I saw the opening character list! In this story, we see newcomer, Tasha, start working with Rhys Travers, helping him establish the camping side of the estate. I liked that the writer moved to a different aspect of Juniper Meadows, whilst seeing familiar faces from the previous books make an appearance. This certainly reinforced that community feel that I recognised in the previous book.
However, Tasha has not been honest with the Travers family and readers know that it is only a matter of time before she will need to confess that her employment at Juniper Meadows is, essentially, to help her boss spy on the business with a move to buying it. I liked the revelations that showed the connection between her boss and Tasha’s new job, as well as whether she would be judged by the Travers family. Whilst you can predict there will be another happy ending, I was keen to see whether Tasha and Rhys would be able to cope with Tasha’s secrecy.
With only one more book to go in the series, I will certainly be sorry to say goodbye to Juniper Meadows. The setting has made these stories so much more enjoyable and I loved wandering through the different aspects of the estate: the archaeological dig to gin making, the community trails to the glamping site. This has helped make the books unique from each other, so I cannot help but wonder what aspect of Juniper Meadows will feature in the last story.
This was a really enjoyable read and I liked the romance aspect that is established between Tasha and Rhys. I look forward to returning to the cast of characters once more, and hope I am not waiting too long!
With thanks to Boldwood books and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Come rain or shine - This time the story continues with Rhys he needs help with the glamping site and Tash comes along but what’s she hiding and can she juggle her secret life and how will the two come together.
Looking forward to more from the gang
This was a lovely read, full of delightful characters a great location. Set in Jupiter Meadows, Rhys is looking for a new recruit to run the camping ground. He wants to make the house work and wants to find new ways to do it. Along comes Tasha who has great ideas, but she comes with a secret. What will happen when Rhys finds out. Tasha loves her job making the camping ground a success, but wonders when her lies will be found out.
Enjoyable fun read. The setting sounds ideal and was easy to imagine. Loved all the main characters. Would recommend this book.
i love a Sarah Bennett book, the characters really leap from her pages and embed themselves in your brain. i found myself thinking about this book long after i had finished it.
Sarah Bennett knows how to write stories with the best characters that you just love from the moment you read about them. I loved this. 100% recommend.
This third instalment of the Juniper Meadows series centres on Rhys, the heir to the estate. He might be in line to inherit but he certainly does not have any airs and graces and has always found the prospect quite a responsibility. Tasha is a woman with a secret and it is interesting to see the effect that Juniper Meadows has on her. She responds to the calmer, quieter way of life and the kindness of the people she meets there.
I think that this third story might be my favourite in the series so far, I enjoyed the mix of the characters and seeing Tasha both in her home and work setting gives you a closer look at her character. She hasn't always been treated well in the past and her attitude towards work changes as the story develops. As always, family, friendship, love and community are at the heart of the story. I can't wait for the next one!
In short: brilliant characters and a lovely settin
I enjoyed this read, it's not my absolute favourite but it did have a few page turning moments and some giggles. A nice rainy day read.
It might be the twenty first century, but an estate like Juniper Meadows could sometimes have the problems of a nineteenth century estate. Rhys Travers knows that one day Juniper Meadows will be his, and whilst it is certainly a family affair, the weight of it does lay heavy on his shoulders.
Whilst Rhys takes a hands on role where he can he does know he might need to perhaps share some of that workload out. Enter Tash who seems to bring a lot to the table and might be just what Juniper Meadows needs. However, is she there for the right reasons or has she got the job under false pretense’s.
Tash and Rhys immediately hit it off, and far from being the city life Tash is used to, she embraces the outdoors and countryside life. The Travers family embrace Tash to and can see the value she brings to the the estate as well as Rhys. Could Rhys have found the answer he has been avoiding all this time?
However it could be that Tash is not so innocent, or is she actually a pawn in a much bigger game? Events take a turn and it seem everything is up for grabs.
It is always lovely to go back to a place you have become familiar with and the characters based there. Of course those we have met from previous novels feature and ones that will no doubt get to know in the future. What also makes this a great series, is the setting and the place. The concept of Juniper Meadows, its farm, distillery, camping, Spa simply shine off the page and it is if you are visiting an exclusive place and just taking a peek at what is going on before, closing the doors and the pages of the book to get on with your own lives.
I cannot wait to go back and see what happens on my next visit. My bags are packed and ready to go…..
This is the third in the series, and although enough explanations are provided, things would not feel the same without prior interactions with the large family at Juniper Meadows.
We left one son of the household, the man who will carry the title of the land with him in the future, alone and unattached. This is his story.
We begin with the female protagonist, a go-getter who is not understood by her family and whose ex-fiance still gets a seat at the family table! Her job is made even more complicated when her boss sends her on an odd assignment. She smells a rat even before she gets there, but we know even more about the situation because of the previous books.
The romance makes sense, as does the inclusion of the new character and what she brings to this assorted family. Some older family secrets are mentioned towards the end of this book, making me think that the next book might be about the oft-mentioned member who is yet to make an appearance, but the reason for his absence is dropped in to make us curious.
I like this series because it is very busy. There are things happening in the background, but the family keeps themselves occupied with almost mundane tasks that form part of a bigger, smoother operation. This combination is very relaxing to read and a joy to revisit since (unlike the people in the book) we know that their trials will have a happy ending.
I would highly recommend this series to fans of the genre and to anyone looking for multiple happily-ever-afters that make practical sense and are fun to read.
I received an ARC thanks to NetGalley and the publishers, but the review is entirely based on my own reading experience.
Tasha meets Rhys when she takes a job working for him at Juniper Meadows. But all is not as it seems. I liked how it is told from both points of view.
"Come Rain or Shine" is a cozy and charming English romance that will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy inside. Sarah, the author, delivers a delightful story with a nice, soft pace that focuses on Tasha breathing new life into the camping site at Juniper Meadows. While the story can be read as a standalone, it's enhanced by the connected side stories from previous books in the series. Tasha's passion for her new job and her refusal to compromise her morals make her a compelling main character. The contrasting family dynamics between Tasha's and Rhys' families add depth to the story, while Rhys himself is the perfect male lead: gorgeous, kind, protective, and with a sweet vulnerability. The romance between Rhys and Tasha is a beautiful blend of slow burn and workplace tropes, with their chemistry being both delicious and delightful. Their strong personalities complement each other, making their interactions engaging and their growth as a couple satisfying to witness.
A really good read. Not having read the first two books in this series I wasn't sure what to expect but I still enjoyed it and hope to catch up with the first two later. A great setting and a good mix of characters and relationships that held my interest from the beginning.
I found this quite an enjoyable read but there seemed to be so many characters! I have read another in this series so vaguely know who was who but as a standalone read I felt there was a bit too much going on and too many referrals to previous storylines, But it was a good escapism read with an engaging story and pleasant characters.