Imogen and Kim start out as really good friends when Imogen moves to Broclington. Kin learns about Imogen's chronical disease and pain and how she is handling that with her alternative treatments that are also what she her business is all about. Kim has never been interested in a woman before but after a while their chemistry cannot be denied.

It is a nice read but it would have been even nicer with a little less about the holistic therapy and not that all love scenes were fade to black.

Having read all the other books in the series and loved them I was excited for this one and it didn’t disappoint. Beautifully written with a fabulous cast of characters and believable portrayal of a chronic illness that makes the book both relatable and engaging. The perfect cosy romance to snuggle up with on a cold winters day!

This was a very sweet book about Kim and Imogen and their relationship that blossoms from friendship to love. I could personally relate to a lot of the life circumstances that these characters dealt with, so it was a nice yet almost familiar read. Excellent cozy read for a fall/winter’s day.

Imogene purchases and old shop in a small village to open her new business, she meets Kim, and they find they are attracted to each other.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing ARC of the book. Here's my honest and voluntarily given review.

Elle Cook is new author to me so I cannot compare Midnight Rainbows over the Little Village to her other work. I, though, have read 300+ sapphic romances so I can compare the book to them.

Kim and Imogen's story started off nicely and promisingly. It's quite slowly brewing slow burn with toaster oven trope (queer awekening). The queer awekening and coming out was written mostly well and it felt like there was either own experiences, research and/or input involved. The romance part of the book was written well.

The book has a chronic illness/disability rep that according to the acknowledgements is written based on author's own experiences. It feels very realistic and is honest description of the challenges chronic pain can cause to everyday life.

The book is mild on the spice scale, there's no explicit intimacy descriptions and scenes fade to black. I'm not sure if fading to black is author's style or because sapphic romance is new to her. I think this level of spice is quite okay for a book that may be first wlw romance for a lot of readers. Midnight Rainbows over the Little Village is part of a series that has three MF romances (at the time of writing). This can be a good introduction to wlw romances without being too "scandalous".

What I would have changed about the book is the way there was a lot of "comedy" and "brotherly teasing" based on/starting with very negative first reactions. Again, because I'm not familiar with the author's other work, I'm not sure if it's a writing style or specific to this book. Also I very much disliked the 3rd act breakup that was caused by "stupid" 3rd party influences. I'm not against 3rd act breakups but those have to be written well and reasons for the breakup have to be about the main characters. It feels too easy solution to stir trouble with side characters.

Although Midnight Rainbows over the Little Village cannot compete with great sapphic romances, the book can be recommended especially to those who want to expand their reading list to queer romance. Jumping straight (pun not intended) to spicy wlw romance may cause some internal adjustment and this book could be a good stepping stone. It's also quite safe for younger readers because of this. I'd say it's around PG-13.

Although Midnight Rainbows over the Little Village is part of a series (book 4), it's not necessary to read the other books first. I haven't read those. You get to know the side characters well enough in the book. Two of the other books are about Kim's brothers and one is about Imogen's brother.

Wholesome and beautiful. I related to Imogen so much that I felt she could have been based on me 😂 it’s so rare to find good chronic illness rep that is realistic and I loved that this book has that.

It’s a great love story, i felt it was really well written and paced. I was struggling to understand when the story was set as it mentioned Christmas but in summer bit the kid was called summer so I wasn’t sure but it didn’t matter.

Overall a great book, for the epilogue I’d of liked a 5 year update or whatever but hopefully that means a second book, I can dream

Midnight Rainbow over the village was a light read.
The dedication was touching. I absolutely hope that people with chronic illness can see themselves in this book and life can feel a little better.
Now, as I said, it's a very light read, as well as a short book. But I felt like the story was a bit too tell not show. There's a lot more dialogue than I would have liked and I feel like I didn't learn to know the characters very much, I was told what they were like. But it was definitely a good palate cleanser in between two harder books and a sweet romance.
The two characters face big changes and grow as they learn to know each other and themselves and it's interesting.
Finally, I loved that Imogen talked about her illness and how we were shown more symptoms illnesses through her work. I think it's a great book to raise awareness.

A warm and gentle romance that slowly and wonderfully sweetly develops into a deep connection.
Imogen meets Kim and they are both aware that they find each other very interesting.
Imogen knows that she finds Kim attractive, but Kim is simply fascinated by the interesting, slightly different but also very pretty Imogen.
She is straight and that is just that.
The first spontaneous meeting is repeated and a completely natural and funny friendship develops.
Until Kim slowly understands that her feelings for Imogen are also of an intimate nature and that she may be also physically attracted to her. In new and exciting ways.
New insights and realizations, hurdles, prejudices and old wounds pave their way to each other. Several times!
Slow-burn and friends-to-lovers at their finest.
A lovely romance without a lot of drama, but still not all sunshine and roses!
Thanks so much to the Author and the publisher Joffe Books for this Arc!

Such a sweet novel about a 'later in life' coming out and repping a character with fibromyalgia. Kim's sexual repression feels a little 10+ years ago and her inability to ask for tampons/pads from another woman as the daughter of two doctors felt ridiculous. Kim's family also felt a little too one dimensiona/over the topl- the partners of the brothers were better written. Overall I enjoyed it and finished it in a couple of sittings.

A cute romance with lovable characters. I enjoyed watching characters develop very much and it felt very relatable. I had not read the other books, but I was still able to enjoy this one.

I love these books and place more and more every time I read! I love that it has my favourite thing Animals and the vet practice is the bomb! A chance for love and romance is a big aspect as well as previous characters featuring in the book. I just can't get enough of this book and I need more! I hope this is going to be a looonng series.

This is a lovely HEA romance that features a main character with fibromyalgia. Handled sensitively and realistically, this falls naturally into Kim and Imogen's story.

Kim has moved back home to Broclington whilst she tries to work out how to find the missing spark. But then, Imogen waltzes into her life. As their friendship deepens, Kim starts to question her sexuality as she's clearly not as straight as she'd previously thought!

Imogen has bought an empty store in Broclington, looking to put down roots and open a complimentary therapy centre. As a licensed physiotherapist, Imogen wants to work with local health services to offer holistic care... if they're open-minded enough to do so.

Unexpectedly, Imogen and Kim find what they need in each other as Kim finds the missing spark in Imogen, and Imogen finds her roots in Kim. Together, becoming the place of belonging, understanding, and support they each need.

Two misfits looking for a home.
Two people looking for their missing sparks. Two hearts looking for love.
Two souls wishing on a midnight rainbow.


*I received an advance reader copy for free, and I'm voluntarily leaving a review*

Beautiful love story and of a journey of self discovery. I haven’t read the other books but I don’t think that affected enjoying this.
I have never read anything like this before but I found it empowering in places but over all not something I overly enjoyed.

Back again to Broclington visiting friends old and new. Imogen Finnegan he sister of the fabulous Ryan has turned up to set up roots in the village when she meets a new friend in Kim. Kim’s working for her brother Jake as a receptionist but harbours dreams of being an artist.
Brilliant storyline of two strong women who gel together so well and heartwarming to read of how they push each other on in life.
Looking forward to more visits to the village.

A lovely romance. Kim and Imogene are relatable characters and I enjoyed the story, seeing them develop and grow.

Thank you to NetGalley and Joffe Books for this ARC.

This is book 4 in the Broclington series. I haven't read the other three but I think this can be read as a standalone.

This is a queer romance about Imogen Finnegan, who is a physiotherapist and is setting up a holistic complementary therapy business for pain management (she suffers from Fibromyalgia herself) and Kim Macpearson, receptionist at brother Jake's vet practice. She has another brother called Callum who is a GP.

Kim isn't gay or at least she doesn't think she is, until she meets Imogen, and sparks fly. The romance is slow-burn and sweet. Immy's chronic illness is explained clearly, and we learn a lot about pain management therapy. There is one episode of homophobia and Callum behaves horribly, attacking Immy twice because he thinks she's a charlatan. I thought that conflict was solved a little too neatly at the end.

However, Imogen is quite secure in who she is - it's Kim who has a lot of soul-searching to do, about her sexuality and about what she wants to do with her life. She does not have a lot of self-confidence and needs quite a bit support from Imogen to start her creative interior design business.

The small-town and family vibes are strong, with both women having annoying brothers, and everyone knowing everyone. The story is predictable but given an edge with the fibromyalgia topic and the fact it's the only one out of the series that's a queer romance.

All in all, this is a light-hearted, humorous and fun read with a sweet, heartwarming romance. The lovely cover made me pick it up, the original story made me read on.

A lovely read . Not read the others before this one but not a problem. A lovely love story and of discovering who you really are . A couple of twists that you did not expect. Loved the village and families are complicated. A nice ending.

Midnight Rainbows over the Little Village would have to be one of the sweetest sapphic romances that I have ever read. It tells the story to two MCs who live in a small rural village in England.

Kim Macpearson has also felt like the misfit in her family as she bounces from one job to another. Howver she has returned to her home village to work as a receptionist in her brother's veterinary practice while trying to work out what she wants to do next. Imogen Finnegan is seeking stability and wanting to put down roots. Sheworks as a physiotherapist and complimentary therapy provider who has purchased a small shop in Broclington to set up her complementary therapy business.

When the two women meet the chemistry is undeniable (despite Kim beliving that she is straight) and an unlikely friendship is quickly formed between these two very different women and. It was lovely to see the way this friendship evolved into something more, and something special. However, not all is smooth sailing with some members of the community not accepting Imogen because she's gay to other members of the community having issues with the idea of complementary therapy and believing that it just quackery.

Despite the massive family blow up and drama towards the end of the story, ultimately it is the story of love, acceptance and learning more about yourself and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a sweet romance.

Note: Midnight Rainbows over the Little Village is the 4th book in the Broclington series by Ella Cook. The three previous stories are not sapphic but would provide background to many of the characters featured in this story. I have not read these previous books as yet but was still able to enjoy this book as a standalone and was able to understand some of the history behind those other characters. I will likely go back and read those books at some point in the near future.

Thank you to Ella Cook, NetGalley and the publisher for an eARC of this book. I am providing an honest review and all opinions are my own.

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this book!!

What a great book!! It had me hooked from page one! I couldn’t put this down. I finished it in one sitting. I enjoyed the storyline and the characters. This was a first for me by this author but it will not be my last!!

*Midnight Rainbows over the Little Village* by Ella Cook is a charming, if slightly predictable, read that sweeps you into the heart of a quaint village where dreams and dramas collide. The story follows Mia, a passionate but conflicted young woman, as she navigates unexpected changes in her life while uncovering long-buried secrets about her family. Ella Cook does a fantastic job painting the idyllic village setting, complete with cobblestone streets, cozy shops, and neighbors who know everyone’s business.

The strength of the novel lies in its atmosphere and the genuine warmth of its side characters. You can’t help but be drawn to Mrs. Cartwright’s witty banter and young Sam’s unyielding optimism. Cook’s prose is light and engaging, making the book a perfect companion for rainy afternoons or lazy weekends.

However, while the writing is lovely, the plot feels somewhat formulaic at times, with twists that don’t quite surprise. Mia’s journey of self-discovery, while relatable, sometimes veers into cliché territory. Additionally, the pacing lags a bit in the middle, making it easy to get distracted before the narrative picks up speed again toward the end.

Overall, *Midnight Rainbows over the Little Village* is a cozy read with heart and humor that’s enjoyable but doesn’t break much new ground. If you’re looking for a book that wraps you in a warm blanket of small-town vibes and heartfelt moments, this one will do the trick. Just don’t expect to be completely blown away.

A solid 3.5 stars for delivering comfort, charm, and a touch of midnight magic.