I’d like to thank Hodder & Stoughton and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read ‘The Orange House’ written by Isabelle Broom in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

Henry and Violet met when she swung her legs over the wall of The Orange House and captivated Henry’s heart. Now, twenty years later, their marriage is on the brink of divorce and Violet has returned to clear the house ready for selling it. Violet still loves Henry but does he feel the same or is this the end?

‘The Orange House’ is a well-written family drama set in the beautiful island Mallorca as it takes a near-disaster for Violet and Henry to realise what they could be losing. The story is told by both characters with the chapters alternating between now and twenty years ago. While reading I could feel the warmth of the sun and the aroma of lemons growing in Violet’s garden. Isabelle Broome has the ability to incorporate vivid and details descriptions into her stories that are so much better than any guide book in encouraging me to visit this beautiful island. It’s a lovely story of pure escapism with a hint of love and romance and is as perfect summer read. It’s been a pleasure to read.

I have loved every single book by this author so I aaa very happy to get access to this one. Unfortunately I didn’t feel invested in the characters or the storyline so I have put it down for now in the hope to try again. I will always auto buy books by this author as her writing is just wonderful

I love it when a new Isabelle Broom book comes out. It signals the start of summer... Like her other novels this one is set abroad and this time in Mallorca more specifically in Pollenca ( beautiful place). Henry and Violet have lost their way and the story follows them as they try to get back what they once had. It feels like a different style to her previous novels - still a fab story that is a perfect beach read.

I enjoyed "The Orange House" by Isabelle Broom, although I didn't feel it had the same sense of place as previous books I have read by her. The focus here is on the dynamics of a family, with parents on the edge of divorce. Throughout the book we gradually learn how they arrived at their current situation and become invested in their relationships. This is a topical read as there is a lot about mental health, particularly men's mental health.

Thanks to Net Galley and the publishers for the opportunity to read and review this book.

Such a heart-rending book of pain, played out against the beautiful backdrop of a family home in Mallorca. But this family has fallen apart, tugged in every direction, blaming themselves and each other. Reading the book is compelling; not quite in the same way as watching a car crash unfold, because Eliza, on her first visit to the island, brings with her understanding and hope, the vaguest sense that things just might be able to change. And Broom makes you care so much for her characters, so imperfect but perfectly drawn, that you’re left with an almost visceral need for them to all find their peace.

A genuinely emotional, properly grown up summer read, and one not to be missed. Put it in your suitcase now.

I was hooked from start to finish reading The Orange House. Beautiful setting but such a sad story at times as we follow Henry and Violet and the breakdown of their marriage. I enjoyed how the story stripped down their relationship to almost the point of no return only for them to find their way back to each other. The perfect summer read!

Thank you to NetGalley and Hodder & Stoughton for providing this ARC.

As a long term fan of Isabelle Broom, every book is an exciting new journey for me and something I really look forward to. Broom’s writing and storytelling has improved with each book, The Orange House has been an excellent addition to her growing works.

The Orange House covers themes of love and trust, as well as mental health and the strains it can put on a family. We see how stress, depression, anxiety and grief change relationships between the characters and how it can also bring them closer in the hardest times. I love seeing Broom explore these themes across books and how different families can be.

The romance was rewarding, seeing a couple on the brink of divorce really pick their problems apart and learn how to love and grow together again whilst working on themselves over the course of the book. I really enjoyed this book and how really the relationships and characters felt, exploring love in all its forms.

I loved the Beach Holiday by Isabelle Broom last summer and was excited to hear her talk about her newest book The Orange House at an event with Paige Toon and Mhairi Mcfarlane in Manchester. I was happy to get an early copy on netgalley.

Thankfully I read this book sat in the garden on one of our recent sunny days, and set in beautiful Majorca it deserves sunshine and would be the perfect holiday read treat. That said it’s not a light and fluffy read, with themes of grief, divorce and mental health, it’s hits hard in places, but all those topics are dealt with sensitively.
The story is told in both the present day, with Henry and Violet on the verge of divorce and in memories from both perspectives from their meeting at university.

A thought provoking and emotional read that I’d very much recommend.

Thanks to netgalley and Isabelle Broom for the opportunity to read this early copy

Well this is just lovely. I love an Isabelle Broom book - she picks the best places and the most tear jerking stories. Oh I want to holiday in the
Orange house and meet Violet and Henry.

Wow this truly was a wonderful readI devoured this beauty in less than 24 hours.

This really made me want to be laying by a pool with the sun warming my face with these beautiful settings. The orange House sounded stunning, The author beautifully pulls you into the wonderful island of Mallorca I really felt I was there.

Isabelle Broom is one of my go to Authors and always delivers that perfect summer read.

A pleasure to read and review thank you for giving me the opportunity.

I've also enjoyed books by the author and this one was no different. The book is predominantly set in Majorca in Pollenca and having visited the area I loved knowing where the house was and the bars/restaurants were and had been to some of them!

The book goes back and forth between the past and present telling the story of the relationship of Henry and Violet and how life can come between you even if the love is there. It explores the complexity of coming to terms with parenting a neurodiverse child and how that impacts all aspects of life and your expectations of what normal looks like.

A lovely read and a great one for the summer.

It might look like it's going to be your typical holiday romance, but it's a story that's far more moving than that. As you'd expect from an Isabelle Broom novel, the island and the house are beautifully described (it's easy to imagine yourself there), and Violet and Henry are engaging characters.

The story of their relationship is told by Violet in the present, interspersed with chapters set in the past told from Henry's point of view. There are lots of hints about the events that happened to them and their son, Luke, which are eventually revealed towards the end of the story. Overall, an interesting read about the challenges of being in a long-term relationship with a child with mental health issues.

Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for the ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.

A beautiful story that showed so much heartbreak but happiness. It is a tough read at some points as I found myself emotionally invested in the book.

Henry and Violet first met in the garden of The Orange House on the beautiful island of Mallorca.

They promised their lives to each other, poured their love into restoring the house and built the foundations of their marriage within its walls. First it was their private idyll, then a place to escape with their son, Luke - but now it has become a battleground.

I really loved this book, I felt I had escaped to Mallorca, a really good read.

Escape to Mallorca in Isabelle Broom’s latest ‘holiday romance’ novel, The Orange House. Henry and Violet first fell in love in La Casa Naranja (The Orange House), and so too will readers with this beautifully written and stirring Spanish sojourn.

The pair promised to love one another for the rest of their lives and poured their hearts and souls into the restoration of The Orange House and its gardens. This enchanting home became the foundation on which their marriage began but as their son transitions from baby to child, cracks begin to form in their relationship as Luke turns their lives into an ongoing battlefield.

The novel opens with the couple on the brink of divorce. Violet, who is living in the UK learns that Henry intends to sell The Orange House, marking the final nail in the coffin of their marriage. She returns to Mallorca for what feels like their final summer. Will all the secrets, anger and darkness be the end for Henry and Violet or will they manage to bloom a new beginning after sorting through the rubble?

The Orange House is probably Isabelle Broom’s most vulnerable and deep novel yet. Unlike her previous novels, The Orange House is less like a ‘meet-cute’ romantic comedy holiday with mysterious twists spun into them. Instead, this novel is set on the edge of a fractured romance with flashbacks that showcase the couple’s early budding romance. The Orange House also carries a feeling of tension, mystery and intrigue throughout.

Despite this more intense darkness in the writing, Broom does not fail to evoke such beautiful imagery that ensures that the reader still falls in love with the Mallorcan setting. Nor does she fail to tug at the heartstrings and draw you into the complex depths of Violet and Henry’s relationship and family.

The premise of this story isn’t so much a wanderlust romance (although elements of that are certainly present) but a weathered marriage that has left been fractured over its course, leaving the once starry-eyed Violet and Henry broken and confused.

The Orange House is a highly emotive exploration of family, the tests our relationship bonds may undertake, and mental health – in particular in the context of male mental health – a topic which needs increased visibility and conversations and which is clearly very close to the writer’s heart. Although you may not automatically be aware of that connection until reading the acknowledgements, the raw emotion and empathy are very evident in the writing.

Wow, this is the perfect summer read! I loved every page of it and am only sad that I have finished this wondrous read. For this latest book by Broom we are immersed in the world of Mallorca. Broom really has a talent for bringing places to life and I always feel like I have travelled to these wondrous locations with the characters. Mallorca was a joy to read about and the Orange House sounds like the perfect house to stay in!
Back to the plot and Broom has written a family oriented, heartfelt read. There are so many different emotions throughout this and Broom has crafted them expertly and sensitively. Without giving spoilers, there are some hard hitting subjects covered in this book and Broom has written them very well and they only added to the emotion and beauty of the plot. The plot for this is quite simple but when it is crafted this well, that does not matter and I never wanted this book to end.
Broom's characters are wonderful and I loved getting to know Violet and Henry and their backstory. I really took these characters and their family and friends into my heart and cared about them and what was happening to them. As I read this I felt like I had known them for a long time.
Everything about 'The Orange House' is just perfection, this really is the ultimate summer read.
Thank you to NetGalley and Hodder & Stoughton for an advance copy.

I did enjoy this book. I struggled a bit with the dual timelines. But the more I got into it I was fine. Such an emotional read. I do now want to book a holiday to Mallorca 😂

"The Orange House" is a compelling exploration of men's mental health that captivates readers from start to finish. While not always easy to digest, its gripping narrative draws you in, making it difficult to set aside. The story's ability to delve into the complexities of mental health while keeping readers engaged makes it a truly unforgettable read.

20 summers… Juggling family responsibilities alongside separation. Mental health and the challenges of parenthood.

Mallorca boasts an average of 300 sunny days a year, while England only managed a paltry 59 - definitely wanting to relocate!

Perfect read for those who enjoy:
- Summer stories
- Dual timelines
- Thought provoking fiction

A really great read.
A sensitive novel about a family dealing with mental health and the extra dynamic this brings to life and relationships.
A wonderful portrayal of the insecurities and hidden thoughts of two young lovers with moments that just make you smile. A journey of love and struggles. Thoroughly enjoyed my trip to Mallorca!