As the title alludes, this book is recommended for the GIlmore Girl's lover in all of us! Whimsy and lovely, a perfect read for those who are on their way home for a spell. This reminded me of Ali McNamara's books. Recommend for a breezy, hopeful read!

This book is a great start to a new series. It's small town romance that has wonderful characters and a beautiful setting. If you enjoy Hallmark movies, you will love this book.
I received a complimentary copy from Boldwood Books via NetGalley and was not required to write a review. All opinions expressed are my own.

I absolutely loved the wholesome, cosy vibes of this cutesy Gilmore Girls inspired town, which included so many interesting characters!🍁It was just the perfect autumnal read, I just want to visit the pet shop bakery, it sounds adorable! Really really enjoyed this, such an easy read and I can’t wait to read some more books by Kate! I need some more from this town!🙌🏻

Kate Hewitt’s Coming Home to Starr's Fall is a poignant and heartwarming tale of self-discovery, belonging, and the transformative power of community and love. The novel follows Laurie Ellis, who courageously uproots her life in New Jersey to move to the quaint, sleepy town of Starr’s Fall, Connecticut. Accompanied only by her faithful rescue dog, Max, Laurie embarks on a deeply personal journey to find her biological mother—a quest that is as much about uncovering her roots as it is about healing her heart.

Hewitt masterfully portrays Laurie’s vulnerability as she steps into an unfamiliar world, armed with little more than determination. The character’s emotional depth resonates with readers, making her victories and struggles feel personal and relatable. Her bond with Max, her loyal sidekick, adds warmth and a touch of humor, reinforcing the idea that love and companionship can come in many forms.

The town of Starr’s Fall is vividly brought to life, with its charming, tight-knit community becoming a character in its own right. As Laurie forms new relationships, she learns to trust, to let others into her life, and to embrace the love and support they offer. These connections feel authentic and organic, showcasing Hewitt’s talent for writing characters who are flawed, endearing, and ultimately unforgettable.

What sets this book apart is its exploration of themes like identity, family, and second chances. Laurie’s journey isn’t just about finding her biological mother—it’s about finding herself and redefining what family truly means. Her growth throughout the story is beautifully paced, allowing readers to ride alongside her as she learns to open her heart and accept love in its many forms.

Hewitt’s writing is engaging, evocative, and richly detailed, capturing the essence of small-town life and the complexities of human relationships. Fans of emotionally driven stories that celebrate resilience and the bonds that connect us will find Coming Home to Starr's Fall a deeply satisfying read.

In conclusion, Coming Home to Starr's Fall is a touching, inspiring story that will appeal to anyone who has ever searched for a place to belong or grappled with the courage to start anew. Kate Hewitt reminds us all of the beauty of connection and the power of love to heal and transform. This is a book that will linger in your heart long after you turn the final page.

I've loved the work of Kate Hewitt's that I've read before and having interviewed her too, I'm always eager to read more by her. This book follows a young woman who moves to a small town, hoping to learn more about her mother. I'm a big fan of tightly knit towns and communities, this book being no exception. I loved both MCs, their backstories, their banter, and everything that they had to bring to the story. The other characters in the story too are brilliant, especially Henrietta Starr. If you're looking for a cozy, light-hearted, predictable romance, this book is great for you.

I grabbed COMING HOME TO STARR’S FALL simply because I enjoy Kate Hewitt’s writing, whether it be contemporary romance, women’s fiction, or historical novels. Hewitt always creates main characters that you fall in love with, real people with real lives and problems. She also consistently creates secondary characters you want to get to know and places that you want to visit. This one is no different. Starr’s Hollow is a small town that you have to know about to end up there, the town has seen better days, many have moved away and closed their shops down. It’s those who are left that are the people that will do anything for you. Laurie has her reasons for moving there, and it’s not just to open a doggie bakery. Her determination, vision, and attitude quickly find her a place in the community, even winning over the grumpy bookshop owner.
My heart broke over and over for Laurie. She had a rough life with so many disappointments from a young age, but she still has hope. Joshua has also had some disappointments, enough to make him bitter and reclusive, so it was nice to see him open up to Laurie, and the town. Max, of course, is just adorable.
I enjoyed this start to a new series and can’t wait to return to Starr’s Fall.
Thank you to the publisher for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of the novel. All opinions are my own and freely given.

I love the fact this book is advertised to be a gilmore girls story but it was kind of off putting with how drawn out some of the details are. This book was a little to long for me. I think seeing so many comparisons to the show kinda took the imagination of the story out for me. Would still reccomed tho it's just my personal oppinon

Loved it, such a great small town romance, recommend everything by Kate, highly recommend this feel good romance

Coming Home to Starr's Fall is a Hallmark movie in book form. I enjoy Kate Hewitt books as they are often life books that you get something from. Laurie Ellis is moving from New Jersey to Starr's Fall, a small town in Connecticut. She has rented a store space that has an apartment above it. She's very excited to get there, have something all her own, and make a life for her and her dog, Max. Laurie is going to open a pet store and bakery for pets. She's done all of the research, placed orders of inventory, and needs to paint and update the space. As she's driving a rental van with everything she owns (which isn't much), into town, it breaks down. She and Max are 7 miles from Starr's Fall. There is nothing around. She's hoping to come across a house or a car in order to use a phone and get to town.

Annie comes racing down the road in her red pick-up truck and speeds past Laurie and Max. Laurie can't believe the rate of speed she was going and that she never even slowed to see if they needed help. All of a sudden, breaks squeal and the truck is turning around. Annie is a lifelong resident who runs her family farm since her Dad died and her Mom has Parkinson's.. She has her hands full keeping her mom engaged and keeping the farm going. She stops to check on Laurie and ends up giving her a ride to her store/apartment. Annie and Laurie become fast friends and she invites her to the farm for dinner in a few days. Life in Starr's Fall is already off to a good start. Laurie chose to come to Starr's Fall because her biological mom who gave her up for adoption supposedly lives/lived here. Laurie was in the foster system her entire childhood and would like to meet her mom. Will she find her? Will her Mom want to know Laurie as well?

There are a lot of empty stores in town so Laurie hopes hers will be popular. A lot of people have pets and want to spoil them. Across the street from Laurie's shop is a bookstore. It's in bad shape as the owner, Joshua Reilly, has had a rough time the last few years. He has basically shut down, become reclusive, and quite grumpy. He sells antique books but only online at this point. Therefore, his store space is in bad shape and getting worse. His store isn't open for business other than online sales. When Joshua and Laurie meet it's not exactly a love connection. They are both protecting their hearts as they've both been through a lot. Can Joshua find a way to let people get close to him again? Will he be able to get his store shaped up for the community? Will Joshua and Laurie become friends or more?

Coming Home to Starr's Fall is a book about wanting to find what has been lost, wishing for more than you've had to this point, hoping for a new future, and finding family that's not necessarily by blood. You'll find yourself cheering on Laurie and other people in town as they deal with some heavy subjects. I rate Coming Home to Starr's Fall 4 stars with a high recommendation. I'd like to thank NetGalley and Boldwood Books for an advanced copy of Coming Home to Starr's Fall in exchange for a fair review. #ComingHomeToStarrsFall

Thank you NetGalley for a copy in exchange for my honest review. This is a perfect fall read! I truly felt like I was transported in Starr's Fall with the beautiful description of the town and being able to picture that crisp fall air and the crunching of the leaves, etc. I loved the incorporation of a cozy bookstore where Joshua works. I liked Laurie and Joshua's relationship growth and development and them putting aside stubbornness and grumpiness to open their heart to love.

Laurie and her pup Max move to a small town to open a bakery and wanting to make some life changes. Even though she is there for another reason to Starr Fall. She wants to go to get information on the family she never knew. I was wanting to read this book because it has the Gilmore Girls vibe and that was one of my favorite shows. Having a book similar had to read I gave this book a go.

Oh this book is such a warm hug - it really scoops you up and sweeps you away into such an amazing town as Starr's Fall. The characters are believable, you feel you could meet them in your High Street and have a coffee with them.
Really cannot wait to read more in this series.

Hewitt does a great job of capturing the charm of small-town life while exploring themes of love, second chances, and personal growth. The characters are easy to root for, and there’s a nice mix of romance and emotional depth that keeps things interesting. If you’re in the mood for a warm, comforting book that makes you believe in second chances, this one’s perfect!

I just loved this book. It’s my second book by Kate Hewitt and both were five stars! Looks like I’ll have to hit up her back log of books. Super cute hallmark feeling fall book.

I have enjoyed reading Kate Hewitt's historical fiction novels, particularly the Far Horizons trilogy and the Amherst Island series but until now had never read her romance novels.

Seeing that Coming Home to Starr's Fall is the first book in a brand new series, was available as a Read Now option on NetGalley, plus that gorgeous cover 😍 convinced me to read it.

I wasn't disappointed. It has all the ingredients of a wholesome, clean cozy romance celebrating new beginnings, finding lasting friendships and found family, and would definitely make a good Hallmark movie.

My thanks to NetGalley, the publisher Boldwood Books and the author for the e-ARC of the book.

Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟

This book is a fantastic autumnal cosy read.
Laurie and her dog Max move to the small town of Starr's Fall to open a pet store. Here they meet Joshua, a rather grumpy fellow resident and business owner in the town. However, opening a pet store is not Laurie's only reason for her arrival in Starr's Fall.

I really enjoyed this book, it was a nice easy read, perfect for fall. I really felt like I was there with all of the characters. The small town setting reminded me of Gilmore Girls and The Pumpkin Spice Cafe.
I was thrilled to hear there will be another instalment in this series.
I received an advance copy of this book from the publisher through Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC! Coming Home to Starr's Fall by Kate Hewitt is a typical rom-com. When Laurie loads up her meager belongings and heads to Starr's Fall to start her own business, she could never have imagined how her life would take a turn for the better. Metting Joshua in his book store the day she comes to town, she thinks she's just met another run of the mill grumpy guy but their lives are more similar than she could have imagined. This was a nice, easy read but a little too predictable for me.

The perfect cozy autumnal read. This book drew me in straight away and I fell in love with the main character Laurie. This is a wonderful small town setting, a grumpy sunshine romance and follows Laurie as she searches for a place to belong and a family to belong to.

This book is a perfect easy read for a cozy autumnal day.

Thank you to the Author, Publisher and NetGalley UK for a free ebook in exchange for an honest review.

This was a sweet, easy read for the fall season. Small town feel with a grumpy MMC, a FMC searching for family and her place in the world, and cute animals (a cat and dog) that bring some fun and laughs.

It was a lovely book and I’m already intrigued to hear more about stars hollow newest inhabitants and see how the board game cafe plays out. Laurie came to stars to find out more about her birth mother, she soon finds her people and life gets to be better for her. A chance meeting with Joshua her grumpy neighbour leads her to seek him out and they begin to gradually get along. This is a good book and it was fun to read. Thank you NetGalley for this arc in exchange for an honest review.