Thank you NetGalley and Boltwood Books for the ARC.

This was an amazing book that I couldn’t put down once I picked it up and am already in need of 5 more books in the series. This was an adorable cozy fantasy with a splash of romance. Featuring ghosts, found family and learning to embrace who you are. Set in one of those idyllic English villages, that we all wished we lived in, this is the story of Callie and her daughter Immi as they settle into their new life as stewards of a village that runs as an historical reenactment village that is full of ghosts. If this sounds even remotely interesting to you then give this book a chance you won’t be disappointed.

I loved this cozy paranormal romance! I loved the character development between all the characters and you were able to see many sides to each character. I am eager to learn more about the residents of Rowan Vale! The stubbornness of many of the characters both living and dead were frustrating, although I was able to see how that stubbornness moved the plot.

I’ve absolutely adored this wholesome. Cosy little paranormal romance.
Each side character had their own back story which was intriguing and I throughly enjoyed getting to know them. Especially Florrie.

‘It’s terribly bad manners to eavesdrop,’ Aubrey told her sternly. ‘Oh, codswallop! Not like they know about it, is it?’ Florrie said 😅

I’m so glad Callie gave herself the chance at a better life for herself and Immi and was able to breathe life back into the village, I can’t wait for more in this series.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC in return for an honest review of the book.

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I really liked this book, Ghosts is one of my favourite tv shows, so I enjoyed the setting of this book very much.
Callie and her daughter find themselves owning and managing a rather unique estate, having to take care of people in the village, both living and dead, The ghosts were such intriguing characters, I hope we will learn more about them and their stories. I also loved the changes Callie implemented.
Although the stubbornness of certain people made me mad at times, I enjoyed reading about them.
Overall I had a good time, can't wait to read more.

I really liked this! A woman starts to see spirits on a school field trip. This not only starts pointing her in a love interests but showing her another purpose in life.

I like cosy paranormal romance, I enjoyed 'ghosts' on tv so this should have been a match made in heaven. for the most part it was a light, frothy read, nothing too unpredictable buy entertaining . I felt uncomfortable reading the relationship between Callie and her daughter. her motives are 100% in the right place , she loves her daughter, but she does so much harm out of trying to protect her. im glad she came around in the end, but it made those moments hard to push through. seeing Callie bring new life into the village was a joy, and while I wasn't sold on Flossie at first, by the end I wanted to hug her. I did enjoy all the threads running through this, and the mysteries that have not been answered, hanging plots for later books I hope.

I like cosy paranormal romance, I enjoyed 'Ghosts' on TV so this should have been a match made in heaven.

For the most part, it was a light, frothy read, nothing too unpredictable but entertaining. I felt uncomfortable reading the relationship between Callie and her daughter. Her motives are 100% in the right place, she loves her daughter, but she does so much harm out of trying to protect her. I'm glad she came around in the end, but it made those moments hard to push through.

Seeing Callie bring new life into the village was a joy, and while I wasn't sold on Flossie at first, by the end I wanted to hug her.

I did enjoy all the threads running through this, and the mysteries that have not been answered, hanging plots for later books I hope.

~ Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC in return for an honest review of the book.~

I discovered this by chance and loved the premise! Luckily I was able to click read now and I started reading Callie’s tale immediately!
I was quickly drawn in to her story and to the events leading her to take ownership of a vast country estate and its surrounding village and community. The characters leaped off the page and I adored them from the beginning. Callie, as a single mum, struggles to make ends meet and while on a school trip with her daughter, she discovers a hidden truth. She can see and speak with ghosts. I loved seeing this story evolve as she meets ghosts but also the living who help to ensure their happiness and care.
She meets Lawrie, who can also see the ghosts and his grandson Brodie, who cannot. Moving her and her daughter to the Cotswolds was a tough choice but learning that her daughter can also see the ghosts is a complication she didn’t envision.

As you read through, you can see centuries old traditions in play and Callie, a very modern woman, needing to adapt and make some changes to how things are done. Can she bring the ghosts to her way of thinking? A fair few feathers are ruffled as Callie takes control of tur estate but who has taken her heart?

An absolutely delightful story- bound to bring you to tears and joy!

This was such a cool read! It is so different from a lot of romances with ghosts stories that I’ve read. I laughed and I cried and simply couldn’t put it down! The only critique I can come up with is honestly just a person problem: I’m American and struggled to read some of Florence’s commentary simply because it was written to show her thick accent. It’s such a minor thing and after rereading I obviously figured it out but it took me longer than if I had a better understanding of UK accents. Overall it was such a cozy book and I’d love to dive into more of their little village!

This was such a good read. I wish I could give Callie the world; I absolutely adore her. All of the characters feel so real and are given the opportunities to show the best and worst of themselves. I appreciate how the relationships are allowed to be dynamic and responsive as the characters make their way through the book. None of the relationships or the characters feel stuck or stagnant.