She can plan everyone else’s happy ever after… but what about her own?
Ellie thought she was starting over. After her long-term relationship collapses and her career implodes, she was braving a new chapter on her own, setting up a wedding planning business in her beautiful Cotswold village.
But when her ex walks away with almost everything she owns, Ellie’s carefully rebuilt world begins to crack. Just as she’s clinging to her last lifeline, planning her first wedding at the idyllic Pennycress Inn, fate throws the biggest complication yet into her path.
Murray. The man who broke her heart. The love she never truly let go.
Murray is back, working as a carpenter at the inn, and determined to ‘clear the air’. As the days tick forwards towards the Pennycress wedding, Ellie must juggle the needs of her clients with new revelations from her old love, and a fresh spark of hope…
Could first love finally become forever love?
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My Review
This book is about Ellie, who is forced to rebuild her life after her boyfriend’s betrayal, a collapsed business partnership, and the daunting challenge of starting her own wedding planning venture from scratch. Sarah Hope delivers a heartwarming contemporary romance set in the beloved Pennycress Inn world, where fresh starts, community spirit, and emotional healing take centre stage. Ellie’s journey is especially compelling as she moves from heartbreak and uncertainty toward confidence, independence, and self-belief, making her an easy character to root for throughout.
The second chance romance between Ellie and Murray adds real emotional depth to the story. Their shared past lingers in every interaction, creating a gentle tension filled with unresolved feelings, nostalgia, and tender vulnerability. Murray’s return to the village stirs up old emotions for Ellie, and their gradual reconnection feels both realistic and satisfying rather than rushed.
The setting is another highlight, with its cosy village charm, scenic countryside backdrop, and dreamy wedding preparations bringing warmth to every chapter. Familiar characters from previous instalments, including Laura and Jackson, add a comforting sense of continuity and community.
Overall, this is a beautifully uplifting read full of friendship, romance, and hope, perfect for fans of cosy small-town love stories and emotional second chances.
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