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Love Heart Lane #6
Primrose Park
Love Heart Lane – where friends are there for you no matter what
Vet Molly has always been career driven and focussed on caring for her animals, but when she meets a gorgeous Mystery Man at a conference and their connection is off the charts, well, one night off work won’t hurt anyone…except the next morning he’s vanished and all Molly knows about him is his first name.
Three months later, back in Love Heart Lane, everyone loves the story of Molly's amazing one-night stand. It's so unlike her! But when Mystery Man turns up walking his dog through Primrose Park and their night together seems to mean nothing to him, Molly needs her friends and neighbours more than ever. And especially when she’s left with the most unexpected of surprises…
Vet Molly has always been career driven and focussed on caring for her animals, but when she meets a gorgeous Mystery Man at a conference and their connection is off the charts, well, one night off work won’t hurt anyone…except the next morning he’s vanished and all Molly knows about him is his first name.
Three months later, back in Love Heart Lane, everyone loves the story of Molly's amazing one-night stand. It's so unlike her! But when Mystery Man turns up walking his dog through Primrose Park and their night together seems to mean nothing to him, Molly needs her friends and neighbours more than ever. And especially when she’s left with the most unexpected of surprises…
361 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 30, 2021
About the author
Christie Barlow
27 books366 followersAuthor Girl - published by One More Chapter @HarperCollinsUK
Christie Barlow is the international bestselling author of twelve romantic comedies including the iconic Love Heart Lane Series, A Home at Honeysuckle Farm and Kitty's Countryside Dream. She lives in a ramshackle cottage in a quaint village in the heart of Staffordshire with her four children and two dogs.
Her writing career has come as a lovely surprise when Christie decided to write a book to teach her children a valuable life lesson and show them that they are capable of achieving their dreams. Christie's dream was to become a writer and the book she wrote to prove a point went on to become a #1 international bestseller in the UK, USA, Canada and Australia.
When Christie isn't writing she enjoys playing the piano, is a keen gardener and loves to paint and upcycle furniture.
Christie is an ambassador for the @ZuriProject alongside Patron of the charity, Emmerdale's Bhasker Patel. They raise money and awareness for communities in Uganda.
Christie loves to hear from her readers and you can get in touch via Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Twitter - @ChristieJBarlow
Facebook - Christie Barlow Author
Instagram - christie_barlow
www.christiebarlow.com
Christie Barlow is the international bestselling author of twelve romantic comedies including the iconic Love Heart Lane Series, A Home at Honeysuckle Farm and Kitty's Countryside Dream. She lives in a ramshackle cottage in a quaint village in the heart of Staffordshire with her four children and two dogs.
Her writing career has come as a lovely surprise when Christie decided to write a book to teach her children a valuable life lesson and show them that they are capable of achieving their dreams. Christie's dream was to become a writer and the book she wrote to prove a point went on to become a #1 international bestseller in the UK, USA, Canada and Australia.
When Christie isn't writing she enjoys playing the piano, is a keen gardener and loves to paint and upcycle furniture.
Christie is an ambassador for the @ZuriProject alongside Patron of the charity, Emmerdale's Bhasker Patel. They raise money and awareness for communities in Uganda.
Christie loves to hear from her readers and you can get in touch via Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Twitter - @ChristieJBarlow
Facebook - Christie Barlow Author
Instagram - christie_barlow
www.christiebarlow.com
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May 1, 2021
Part of the charm of following a long-running series like Lone Heart Lane is feeling at home in the place it is set, catching up with the familiar characters andseeinga new couple find their happy-ever-after. This time it's Molly McKendrick's turn.
Molly is a strong, independent woman. She is happy with her home and her vet practice. She would like to add a new kind of service, dog behaviour classes, and this is why she decided to attend a training course that would allow her to do it. She might have been feeling a bit broody recently, but Molly is a practical person, and there are various options she needs to consider. Then she meets Cam and sparks fly, the connection is cosmic. Well, a girl has to live and you live only once....In the morning Cam disappears seemingly forever from her life and all she knows about him is his first name and his job.
Fast forward three months later. We are back to Heartcross and who does Molly run into if not our gorgeous dentist walking his dog in the park? Only their meeting doesn't go the way she had been expecting it to go.
The writing flows so easily, you'll get immersed in the story in no time at all. There are some lovely, sweet characters, some quirky ones you are going to root for, and some baddies. If you are an animal lover, prepare to have your heart stolen by Darling. There is a fantastic sense of community that will make you want to keep coming backto Heartcross again and again.
Thank you to Rachel from Rachel's Random Resources, NetGalley and One More Chapter for the review copy provided in exchange for an honest opinion.
Molly is a strong, independent woman. She is happy with her home and her vet practice. She would like to add a new kind of service, dog behaviour classes, and this is why she decided to attend a training course that would allow her to do it. She might have been feeling a bit broody recently, but Molly is a practical person, and there are various options she needs to consider. Then she meets Cam and sparks fly, the connection is cosmic. Well, a girl has to live and you live only once....In the morning Cam disappears seemingly forever from her life and all she knows about him is his first name and his job.
Fast forward three months later. We are back to Heartcross and who does Molly run into if not our gorgeous dentist walking his dog in the park? Only their meeting doesn't go the way she had been expecting it to go.
The writing flows so easily, you'll get immersed in the story in no time at all. There are some lovely, sweet characters, some quirky ones you are going to root for, and some baddies. If you are an animal lover, prepare to have your heart stolen by Darling. There is a fantastic sense of community that will make you want to keep coming backto Heartcross again and again.
Thank you to Rachel from Rachel's Random Resources, NetGalley and One More Chapter for the review copy provided in exchange for an honest opinion.
May 3, 2021
Favorite Quote:
‘Darling?’ Molly raised an eyebrow. ‘I know. Her name isn’t very fitting, is it? But it’s better than my son’s name for her … Effin.’ ‘Effin?’ Molly looked perplexed. ‘Will that effin dog ever shut up!’
My Review:
I continue with my adoration for Christie Barlow with this sweet and perplexing tale that had generous helpings of several genres combining for an amusing read. There were loads of family drama in this predominantly women’s fiction and small-town romance blend with welcome sprinkles of humor and a cute canine throughout. I enjoyed the insightful and shrewdly paced character development, although I wasn’t sure I was going to appreciate the main character of Cam as he was blowing hot and cold and needed to save up for the surgery to have the stick removed that was precariously wedged up his backside. I feared it was to be a terminal condition for the faltering man, although it thankfully seemed to magically work loose for a miracle cure. I will gladly return to Love Heart Lane for more juicy tales of the oddly enticing and curiously appealing residents.
‘Darling?’ Molly raised an eyebrow. ‘I know. Her name isn’t very fitting, is it? But it’s better than my son’s name for her … Effin.’ ‘Effin?’ Molly looked perplexed. ‘Will that effin dog ever shut up!’
My Review:
I continue with my adoration for Christie Barlow with this sweet and perplexing tale that had generous helpings of several genres combining for an amusing read. There were loads of family drama in this predominantly women’s fiction and small-town romance blend with welcome sprinkles of humor and a cute canine throughout. I enjoyed the insightful and shrewdly paced character development, although I wasn’t sure I was going to appreciate the main character of Cam as he was blowing hot and cold and needed to save up for the surgery to have the stick removed that was precariously wedged up his backside. I feared it was to be a terminal condition for the faltering man, although it thankfully seemed to magically work loose for a miracle cure. I will gladly return to Love Heart Lane for more juicy tales of the oddly enticing and curiously appealing residents.
May 2, 2021
It is always an absolute delight to visit Heart Cross. Christie Barlow always makes me smile with her charming storytelling this is the sixth book in the Love Heart Lane series each story is self-contained and can be read as a standalone, but I think once you’ve read one you’re going to want to read them all! Molly is the local vet and while off at a dog behavior convention she has a one night stand. This is so out of character for Molly so her friends are super intrigue. When Cam the man Molly had her rendezvous with shows up in town Molly is excited... that is until he does not acknowledge her. Molly doesn’t know what to think, good thing she is distracted by her new charge Darling A feisty Jack Russell terrier. There really were so many layers to the story. Molly was a great character and I really loved getting to know her better. I also really loved the friendship between Molly and Isla. The sense of community was fabulous! Loves how everyone rallied to get the park back in shape. There also was a little layer of mystery in the secondary storyline of the book. Another great installment in this lovely series!
*** Big thank you to One More Chapter for my gifted copy of this book. All opinions are my own. ***
*** Big thank you to One More Chapter for my gifted copy of this book. All opinions are my own. ***
April 18, 2021
The author brings us another fabulous heartfelt read in the Love Heart Lane series. Each book is a self contained story that focuses on different characters so can easily be read as a standalone.
We first meet Molly when she attends a conference of which she throws caution to the wind when she meets handsome looking man who she falls for on meeting him. Sparks are definitely flying between these two but the next day Molly comes crashing down to earth. I instantly felt for Molly and I was totally intrigued at how this story was going to play out with such a rocky start.
Molly being a vet, it’s inevitable that animals are going to be part of the story and they come in the form of man’s best friend. There are more than a few humorous moments with one particular dog and it made for lots of light hearted reading. There are some more serious topics involved also of which one particular storyline made my blood boil. I love how even in this particular genre, the author has created some highly unlikable characters which had me jumping up and down at the injustice of what was going on. There are quite a few threads running through the story of which has the reader going through an array of emotions.
Primrose Park is another wonderful story by the author who knows how to pull on my heartstrings and emotions. Overall it is a heart-warming and light hearted read yet covers more serious topics of which the author handles beautifully. The style of writing brought vivid images to my mind and I loved how it was almost brought to life in my head. Never mind the characters falling for the charms of Love Heart Lane, I feel a sense of home every time I pick up a book in this gorgeous series. A compulsive read that will fill your heart full of emotion.
We first meet Molly when she attends a conference of which she throws caution to the wind when she meets handsome looking man who she falls for on meeting him. Sparks are definitely flying between these two but the next day Molly comes crashing down to earth. I instantly felt for Molly and I was totally intrigued at how this story was going to play out with such a rocky start.
Molly being a vet, it’s inevitable that animals are going to be part of the story and they come in the form of man’s best friend. There are more than a few humorous moments with one particular dog and it made for lots of light hearted reading. There are some more serious topics involved also of which one particular storyline made my blood boil. I love how even in this particular genre, the author has created some highly unlikable characters which had me jumping up and down at the injustice of what was going on. There are quite a few threads running through the story of which has the reader going through an array of emotions.
Primrose Park is another wonderful story by the author who knows how to pull on my heartstrings and emotions. Overall it is a heart-warming and light hearted read yet covers more serious topics of which the author handles beautifully. The style of writing brought vivid images to my mind and I loved how it was almost brought to life in my head. Never mind the characters falling for the charms of Love Heart Lane, I feel a sense of home every time I pick up a book in this gorgeous series. A compulsive read that will fill your heart full of emotion.
April 23, 2021
Another fab read in the Love Heart Lane series, where the main focus is on Molly the local vet.
With a bunch of characters you will love and a couple you will hate this is an all round joyful read.
Darling the dog is such a Darling and Dixie is a blast!
Heartcross always sounds wonderful with a great community a place I would certainly love to visit if it was real.
I highly recommend you pick up this little delight.
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With a bunch of characters you will love and a couple you will hate this is an all round joyful read.
Darling the dog is such a Darling and Dixie is a blast!
Heartcross always sounds wonderful with a great community a place I would certainly love to visit if it was real.
I highly recommend you pick up this little delight.
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April 19, 2021
I don't know how Christie Barlow does it but once again she was written a simply stunning book that I couldn't put down, and completely hooked on.
From the initial meeting between Molly and Cam, which is rather memorable in its own right, and my only complaint is that it was a fade to black sort of a scene instead of heavy on the action once it looked like things were getting heated. To the way three months later she is wondering why it was a one night stand, as she was convinced there was a connection - this book has it all.
Then there is Darling, who is rather contrary to her name, but its through Darling that Molly is brought into the orbits of Dixie and Birdie. And now that is a storyline to watch out for. Actually Darling I loved instantly, well she does have 4 legs, and just needs to learn to settle down a bit and listen to instructions.
It is so good to be back in Heartcross and to catch up with all our favourite characters from the other books, especially Isla who is Molly's best friend. I felt like I was back home almost as soon as the story moved into Heartcross and Glenshiel.
And although this may be book 6 (how is it book 6 already!), in the Love Heart Lane series, it can easily be read as a standalone story, as we've not had these main focal characters take centre stage before.
And what about the tile of the book, Primrose Park, well let's just say it plays a rather large part in the book itself, in a few of the storylines and sounds like a beautiful park that the whole community loves.
Just another heartwarming and joyous read that left me smiling. I can't wait for my next visit to Love Heart Lane as soon as Christie Barlow writes it!
Thank you to One More Chapter and Netgalley for this copy which i have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
From the initial meeting between Molly and Cam, which is rather memorable in its own right, and my only complaint is that it was a fade to black sort of a scene instead of heavy on the action once it looked like things were getting heated. To the way three months later she is wondering why it was a one night stand, as she was convinced there was a connection - this book has it all.
Then there is Darling, who is rather contrary to her name, but its through Darling that Molly is brought into the orbits of Dixie and Birdie. And now that is a storyline to watch out for. Actually Darling I loved instantly, well she does have 4 legs, and just needs to learn to settle down a bit and listen to instructions.
It is so good to be back in Heartcross and to catch up with all our favourite characters from the other books, especially Isla who is Molly's best friend. I felt like I was back home almost as soon as the story moved into Heartcross and Glenshiel.
And although this may be book 6 (how is it book 6 already!), in the Love Heart Lane series, it can easily be read as a standalone story, as we've not had these main focal characters take centre stage before.
And what about the tile of the book, Primrose Park, well let's just say it plays a rather large part in the book itself, in a few of the storylines and sounds like a beautiful park that the whole community loves.
Just another heartwarming and joyous read that left me smiling. I can't wait for my next visit to Love Heart Lane as soon as Christie Barlow writes it!
Thank you to One More Chapter and Netgalley for this copy which i have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
May 27, 2021
What a sweet gentle read, with an adorable cast of characters and stunning setting. I was sorry to finish vet Molly's story, that featured a night of passion with a mystery man, unexpected consequences - and the cutest dog called Darling. Molly is a determined woman who won't just stand by in the face of injustice and I couldn't wait to find out if she got her happy ending.
Highly recommended if you need an entertaining, romantic, funny, heartwarming escape!
Highly recommended if you need an entertaining, romantic, funny, heartwarming escape!
April 28, 2021
Love Heart Lane is one of the most picturesque book locations in all of storyland. I love returning to this delightful village in Scotland and Primrose Park sees us re-visiting friends old and new.
Author Christie Barlow has written a winning formula with the Love Heart Lane series; the characters are written with great warmth and are easily relatable, we have a mix of personalities and ages, an abundance of animals and wildlife, feelgood factor and uplifting storylines through adversity but most of all there’s a strong sense of community spirit.
Each story in the series is centred around a different character so can be read as a standalone but I can wholeheartedly recommend reading the whole series in order to gain maximum enjoyment from this lovely series.
This is Molly’s story. Molly is a successful Vet who is happily single but is starting to feel broody with all her friends settled with a young family. Molly lives in the neighbouring village to Heartcross but was born in the village so grew up with the friends we’ve grown to love from the stories. An unexpected encounter with a handsome stranger sets Molly’s heart a flutter and after one magical night Molly’s heart and mind is full of this mystery man. However, it’s a few months on since this chance encounter and Molly is no further forward in finding out who he is until he turns up in Heartcross.
This second meeting with her mystery man doesn’t go quite to plan resulting in many emotional and physical challenges ahead for Molly. Molly needs the support of her friends more than ever.
I really enjoyed reading Primrose Park it left me feeling contented with it’s underlying storyline focusing on friendship, new beginnings and community spirit. The introduction of new characters slotted straight into the lovely bunch of residents and I am so looking forward to learning more about Molly and what lies ahead in future stories.
Christie Barlow writes with love and warmth and this comes through every page of her books.
Author Christie Barlow has written a winning formula with the Love Heart Lane series; the characters are written with great warmth and are easily relatable, we have a mix of personalities and ages, an abundance of animals and wildlife, feelgood factor and uplifting storylines through adversity but most of all there’s a strong sense of community spirit.
Each story in the series is centred around a different character so can be read as a standalone but I can wholeheartedly recommend reading the whole series in order to gain maximum enjoyment from this lovely series.
This is Molly’s story. Molly is a successful Vet who is happily single but is starting to feel broody with all her friends settled with a young family. Molly lives in the neighbouring village to Heartcross but was born in the village so grew up with the friends we’ve grown to love from the stories. An unexpected encounter with a handsome stranger sets Molly’s heart a flutter and after one magical night Molly’s heart and mind is full of this mystery man. However, it’s a few months on since this chance encounter and Molly is no further forward in finding out who he is until he turns up in Heartcross.
This second meeting with her mystery man doesn’t go quite to plan resulting in many emotional and physical challenges ahead for Molly. Molly needs the support of her friends more than ever.
I really enjoyed reading Primrose Park it left me feeling contented with it’s underlying storyline focusing on friendship, new beginnings and community spirit. The introduction of new characters slotted straight into the lovely bunch of residents and I am so looking forward to learning more about Molly and what lies ahead in future stories.
Christie Barlow writes with love and warmth and this comes through every page of her books.
September 13, 2022
I like this easy read, beautiful setting, friendship/community series.
April 15, 2021
I am a huge fan of the author and especially this book series. It is the sixth book in the Love Heart Lane Series although written so it can be a standalone as they all are. I would recommend reading the others, just because they are such great stories, but that isn’t necessary to follow the storyline or get to know these main characters (I did love hearing a little about one’s we’ve already heard from though!)
Molly is the successful, confident, and popular local vet. She has almost everything she wants in life but feels there may be one thing missing and it might be time to do something about it. She’s known locally as the dog whisperer and wants to put these talents to use by setting up dog behaviour classes in Primrose Park. As she is always determined to be the best at whatever she does, she goes on a course at a local hotel. There she literally bumps into the man of her dreams and after one amazing night they part ways and Molly goes back to work on her business.
When Molly bumps into this mystery man again her world changes in the most unexpected ways, the problem? The man isn’t exactly how she remembers him, in fact she barely recognises him. Getting the community together to help her cause Molly isn’t afraid of standing up for herself or others, but does she really want to do everything alone or is she hoping to get him involved.
I really liked Molly, she’s not shy and not one for mixing her words. She’s capable and puts other peoples’ feelings before her own, to her detriment sometimes. She’s not necessarily good at following advice though as she is headstrong and determined once she gets an idea in her head. I was hoping she would be the one to help poor Dixie – whose own daughter was truly awful beyond words- they had a lovely relationship.
Cam is a difficult leading man, I wanted to really love him, but I have to admit at first I didn’t really warm to him, especially with how badly he acted toward Molly. I was 100% on her side and felt that she deserved better but as his story came to light, I saw the type of person he could be and I changed my mind. They did have a great chemistry and testament to Christie Barlow’s writing, Cam won me over by the end.
A quick shout out for Darling. I absolutely loved this crazy dog although I’d be wearing my wellies around him. Darling added some funny moments but turned into quite the hero too!
Always great to be back in this community setting, I feel like I could visit and know all the locals and each book uncovers more. Christie has created a wonderful, caring community that I love returning to time and time again.
The writing flows nicely and the story moves a long at a great pace. I found this visit to be dramatic and yet still able to make me laugh and smile whilst reading. It only took me a few hours to sit and read this in one glorious sitting, I can’t recommend highly enough – a wonderful bit of escapism. Jump into Primrose Park if you want a nice summer read.
Christie Barlow goes from strength to strength; I always look forward to her next read. Primrose Park is brilliant, and I highly recommend.
Molly is the successful, confident, and popular local vet. She has almost everything she wants in life but feels there may be one thing missing and it might be time to do something about it. She’s known locally as the dog whisperer and wants to put these talents to use by setting up dog behaviour classes in Primrose Park. As she is always determined to be the best at whatever she does, she goes on a course at a local hotel. There she literally bumps into the man of her dreams and after one amazing night they part ways and Molly goes back to work on her business.
When Molly bumps into this mystery man again her world changes in the most unexpected ways, the problem? The man isn’t exactly how she remembers him, in fact she barely recognises him. Getting the community together to help her cause Molly isn’t afraid of standing up for herself or others, but does she really want to do everything alone or is she hoping to get him involved.
I really liked Molly, she’s not shy and not one for mixing her words. She’s capable and puts other peoples’ feelings before her own, to her detriment sometimes. She’s not necessarily good at following advice though as she is headstrong and determined once she gets an idea in her head. I was hoping she would be the one to help poor Dixie – whose own daughter was truly awful beyond words- they had a lovely relationship.
Cam is a difficult leading man, I wanted to really love him, but I have to admit at first I didn’t really warm to him, especially with how badly he acted toward Molly. I was 100% on her side and felt that she deserved better but as his story came to light, I saw the type of person he could be and I changed my mind. They did have a great chemistry and testament to Christie Barlow’s writing, Cam won me over by the end.
A quick shout out for Darling. I absolutely loved this crazy dog although I’d be wearing my wellies around him. Darling added some funny moments but turned into quite the hero too!
Always great to be back in this community setting, I feel like I could visit and know all the locals and each book uncovers more. Christie has created a wonderful, caring community that I love returning to time and time again.
The writing flows nicely and the story moves a long at a great pace. I found this visit to be dramatic and yet still able to make me laugh and smile whilst reading. It only took me a few hours to sit and read this in one glorious sitting, I can’t recommend highly enough – a wonderful bit of escapism. Jump into Primrose Park if you want a nice summer read.
Christie Barlow goes from strength to strength; I always look forward to her next read. Primrose Park is brilliant, and I highly recommend.
April 19, 2021
I’m always so excited when I hear that Christie Barlow has released a new book as she writes THE BEST romcoms; she has her finger on the pulse of small village life and has the ability to instantly transport her readers there, she is adept at creating real characters with emotions who experience the plausible, and she always manages to write engaging stories about friendship and community. Because she writes stories that resonate with so many of us, ones that we can imagine happening, and because they are written with such heart about characters who are so rich and layered, Barlow has an incredible following. She’s an auto-buy author for me, not only because she writes amazing stories, but because she has such an online presence and because she engages with and shares with her fans. Pop over to her Facebook page and see her four girls, her dreamy cottage and her dogs, who no doubt, inspired this story.
Molly, a veterinarian with her own practise as well as an animal hospital, is a strong woman who knows what she wants. She’s staying at a luxurious hotel and attending a conference on dog behaviour. It’s here that she meets a mysterious dentist who changes her life forever. This story resonates with so many of us and that’s why Barlow has such a following! There’s a lovable older woman who’s been put into a nursing home by her cruel relative, a supportive friend who’s only ever a text away, a heartbroken man who has just signed divorce papers, a woman who would love to start a family, a woman who has tried everything to start a family and failed, a derelict bakeshop in need of a new owner, lots of loveable dogs, and an incident that requires the village to pull together.
I remember just after Christmas seeing a post that after 61 days, and 91,000 words, she’d finished this book. I’ve been anxious to get my hands on it since!
Hearing that Book 7 in the series features Grace who lives in Heartcross Castle, a real castle that has inspired Disneyland’s Cinderella will have me watching for a release date.
Molly, a veterinarian with her own practise as well as an animal hospital, is a strong woman who knows what she wants. She’s staying at a luxurious hotel and attending a conference on dog behaviour. It’s here that she meets a mysterious dentist who changes her life forever. This story resonates with so many of us and that’s why Barlow has such a following! There’s a lovable older woman who’s been put into a nursing home by her cruel relative, a supportive friend who’s only ever a text away, a heartbroken man who has just signed divorce papers, a woman who would love to start a family, a woman who has tried everything to start a family and failed, a derelict bakeshop in need of a new owner, lots of loveable dogs, and an incident that requires the village to pull together.
I remember just after Christmas seeing a post that after 61 days, and 91,000 words, she’d finished this book. I’ve been anxious to get my hands on it since!
Hearing that Book 7 in the series features Grace who lives in Heartcross Castle, a real castle that has inspired Disneyland’s Cinderella will have me watching for a release date.
May 4, 2021
My word this book is simply brillant so well written and I didn't want to out it down and I can't believe how amazing the story plot is lovely to go back to the sane village but to focus more on a different character. It's got plenty of romance heartbreak and secrets and making new friends as well. There is also plenty about making an old lady very happy again.
Molly is the local vet and she has a night away on training and when she arrives she meets this man who she feels love at first sight and she spends the night with him but when she wakes up he's run off and all she has is his first name and he's a dentist. She heads back home and someone asks her to have a dog as it's out of control after the owner has been put in a home and she is suppose to be the dog whisperer but can she sort this dog out. She walks in primrose park with the dog and she comes across the mystery man and by this time she's learnt she is pregnant and he's the father but he's so grumpy and not like she remembers him. She still visits this lady in the home and feels she shouldn't be there and should still be at home but she says her grandson is renting her house as he's going through a divorce and she learns this is can her mystery man. Primrose park has vandals one night and the village rally round to make it lovely again and in the process can learns he's the father of her baby and how will he react and will other secrets come out at the same time as well and will it all work out and can they throw a wonderful party back in the park in time and will everyone be happy or not.
Well worth more than five stars simply so well written
Molly is the local vet and she has a night away on training and when she arrives she meets this man who she feels love at first sight and she spends the night with him but when she wakes up he's run off and all she has is his first name and he's a dentist. She heads back home and someone asks her to have a dog as it's out of control after the owner has been put in a home and she is suppose to be the dog whisperer but can she sort this dog out. She walks in primrose park with the dog and she comes across the mystery man and by this time she's learnt she is pregnant and he's the father but he's so grumpy and not like she remembers him. She still visits this lady in the home and feels she shouldn't be there and should still be at home but she says her grandson is renting her house as he's going through a divorce and she learns this is can her mystery man. Primrose park has vandals one night and the village rally round to make it lovely again and in the process can learns he's the father of her baby and how will he react and will other secrets come out at the same time as well and will it all work out and can they throw a wonderful party back in the park in time and will everyone be happy or not.
Well worth more than five stars simply so well written
May 18, 2021
For the sixth time already we are invited to spend some time in this lovely and warm little village and I still love it there.
There has been a lot going on in Heartcross in the previous books and the village has been through some changes, but some things will remain the same forever: the friendship and the way the villagers stick together when needs are high.
Vet Molly is the ‘heroin’ in this story. Her own life is in turmoil, but that does not stop her from reaching out to help other people. She decides that nothing will get her down and with the support of her friends she knows she will see it through. Will she also get what she longs for to make her life complete?
The recurring protagonists were a bit less on the forefront this time, but the author introduced us to a few new characters. Some were very likeable, others not so much. 😊
A great story filled with love and friendship, but also sprinkled with a bit of mystery which makes it a very entertaining read.
I was sad to have to pack my bags and go home again and cannot wait to come back for a new adventure. 5 stars
Thank you, Christie Barlow and Rachel’s Random Resources
There has been a lot going on in Heartcross in the previous books and the village has been through some changes, but some things will remain the same forever: the friendship and the way the villagers stick together when needs are high.
Vet Molly is the ‘heroin’ in this story. Her own life is in turmoil, but that does not stop her from reaching out to help other people. She decides that nothing will get her down and with the support of her friends she knows she will see it through. Will she also get what she longs for to make her life complete?
The recurring protagonists were a bit less on the forefront this time, but the author introduced us to a few new characters. Some were very likeable, others not so much. 😊
A great story filled with love and friendship, but also sprinkled with a bit of mystery which makes it a very entertaining read.
I was sad to have to pack my bags and go home again and cannot wait to come back for a new adventure. 5 stars
Thank you, Christie Barlow and Rachel’s Random Resources
April 27, 2021
This is another fantastic book in the Love Heart Lane series of books. They just seem to get better and better. It's always lovely to catch up with previous characters, and see how they are. This is a standalone book, although the previous characters appear in this book, this book is about Molly and Cameron, who are new characters. If you haven't read the previous books though, then I suggest that you do, as they are so good. There is absolutely nothing negative that I can say about this book. I love the characters, it has a good storyline, it's enjoyable and heartwarming. I am definitely looking forward to the next book in the series. Thank you to Netgalley and the Publisher for my ARC.
April 30, 2021
As usual the story follow on is just fabulous.
I particularly enjoyed the story about Darling and Mckenzie.
This one had a lot more substance than the previous book, and it paid off beautifully in my opinion.
The series is so comfortable, its like dropping in on your old friends just to see how they're doing.
Keep up the brilliant work and I will keep on reading them 👍 👏
Thank you 😊.
I particularly enjoyed the story about Darling and Mckenzie.
This one had a lot more substance than the previous book, and it paid off beautifully in my opinion.
The series is so comfortable, its like dropping in on your old friends just to see how they're doing.
Keep up the brilliant work and I will keep on reading them 👍 👏
Thank you 😊.
May 8, 2021
Another enjoyable instalment in the Love Heart Lane series, bringing back familiar characters and introducing some new ones. Who could fail to love poor little Darling the badly behaved dog or form an instant dislike for his temporary owner Birdie? This is another tale of the community coming together in a project just as in the first book, but it's a romance too. The one thing that jarred with me was the similarity in the names of Allie, Albie and Alfie, especially when they were all in the same scene!
July 16, 2022
Loving this series
July 8, 2024
Another heart warming story set around Love Heart Lane and it's favourite characters
October 29, 2022
Omg - what a peg turner!
Life is not always the way we plan- doesn’t go the way “it should” but that doesn’t mean it won’t be perfect.
Life is not always the way we plan- doesn’t go the way “it should” but that doesn’t mean it won’t be perfect.
April 19, 2021
A quick read. This is tough for me to review. I mean, I get that in this type of romance we have to suspend reality to some degree. BUT. Molly meets a guy and has maybe 20 min of total combined conversation with him during one afternoon. One night stand. And then they meet up again 3 months later and is all about how he is different. Again, trying to suspend the reality, but I had a tough time with this. You don't know someone after 20 mins. Just a but too hard to suspend reality to that degree.
Full disclosure - I received a copy of the book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Full disclosure - I received a copy of the book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
June 19, 2021
Very easy read. Couldn't put it down.
May 17, 2021
I would firstly just like to say a very big thank you to the wonderful Rachel’s Random Resources for very kindly forwarding me a copy of this book, for my Kindle, in return for an honest review.
Primrose Park is book number 6 in the Love Heart Lane series and this time it’s all about the local vet - Molly. Each of these books are a self-contained story so can also be read as a stand alone.
I absolutely love the setting of this series, it sounds such a wonderful place to live with great community spirit and I honestly wish it was a real place so that I can go and live there!!
This was an amazing, heartfelt story, I loved all the characters and the author wrote the story really well. It definitely made my heart happy.....
Primrose Park is book number 6 in the Love Heart Lane series and this time it’s all about the local vet - Molly. Each of these books are a self-contained story so can also be read as a stand alone.
I absolutely love the setting of this series, it sounds such a wonderful place to live with great community spirit and I honestly wish it was a real place so that I can go and live there!!
This was an amazing, heartfelt story, I loved all the characters and the author wrote the story really well. It definitely made my heart happy.....
June 2, 2021
Six books in and I am loving Christie Barlow’s Love Heart Lane series more than ever. There has not been one book in the series that I have not enjoyed and I always eagerly await my return visits to the village of Heartcross in the Scottish Highlands. Primrose Park is the new story that features local vet Molly McKendrick and I think she is the character so far that I have really felt such empathy for. Not that I have been in the situation she found herself in but it was the way that Christie conveyed Molly’s story that really got to me on an emotional level. That’s not to say I didn’t love reading about the previous characters that have predominantly featured, of course I did, but there was that special something that made Molly really get under my skin and I was filled with sadness thinking she would have to go it alone when really she deserved happiness and someone in her life who would value and love her for the incredible person she was.
Molly is a career driven person but in a good way. She runs her own veterinary practice and boarding kennels and is now taking on the role of running dog behavioural classes. No one can say that she doesn’t always want to enhance her knowledge and provide the best service she can. Her love for animals always shines through and her ambition is not shoved in your face. Rather it is celebrated and this is a young woman who knows what she wants in life and is determined to achieve it but not in a ruthless manner like some characters you read about. Instead Molly has such a fantastic personality. She is driven and hardworking, giving it 100% working long hours and always striving to be the best in her field. She has so much going for her but perhaps the one area lacking is her personal life.
She admits she has been happy working away on her career but is now feeling that special someone is missing in her life but so far she has never met him. Molly doesn’t go searching for love, it’s not her ultimate goal in life but suffice to say if Mr. Right came along she wouldn’t be turning him away in a hurry. These feelings of loneliness are starting to creep in and she is becoming jealous of her friends who have all found romance. Molly has so much love to give she now feels ready to let someone in and share this love with them but the clock is ticking. Will she find who she is looking for?
Whilst away at a hotel on a training course in order to run her dog behavioural classes she bumps into a man in the car park and is literally love struck. It’s instant love at first sight for her and she would have previously laughed when she heard people saying this had happened to them. But it seems the stars have aligned for her and a night of passion ensues with Molly feeling things are clicking into place. That is until she wakes up and the man has left her alone. What did she do wrong? Did he not feel the same way? Was she just another notch on his bedpost? Several months pass and Molly continues with her work. She finds herself the temporary owner of a little dog called Darling who certainly doesn’t live up to his name. Rather he is fierce and an ankle biter. His owner Dixie, long term resident of Bumblebee Cottage, located next to the Old Bakehouse, has moved into a nursing home. Birdie, Dixie’s daughter, seemed to foist the dog upon Molly and with her good nature she couldn’t refuse. Darling causes havoc at the dog classes and as he flees he leads Molly to someone she thought she would never see again, Cam, the man she spent the night with and never saw again. But his reaction is far from welcoming, it’s like he doesn’t know her and Molly couldn’t have been more hurt.
I thought Molly really was pinning her everything on one day seeing Cam again and when this wish did become a reality she was just utterly heartbroken that he could be so cruel and callous and act as if he had never set eyes on her before. Molly had believed their emotional and physical connection was off the scale so to be so cruelly rejected like that must have been a harsh blow to take. The story once Cam makes a reappearance moved along at just the right pace and I loved how all the various strands were developed. There was lots going on but at no point did the plot become difficult to keep track off. I thought everything flowed so beautiful and yet at the same time all the little subplots connected back to Molly in some shape or form. She has a lot to deal with and she is very surprised when something unexpected crops up in her life. But I thought how she dealt with it was so admirable given the circumstances. She never put pressure on anyone despite feeling so hurt and being treated as if she was a time waster.
I loved how Molly’s friends rallied around her as she really was going through the mill in more ways than one, Isla, Felicity and Allie have all featured before and I am glad they still get to make an appearance again even though it is Molly’s story to share. They were the ultimate support system to her and the bonds of friendship really shone through in such a lovely way. But at the same time Molly is her own woman and she is determined to dig deeper behind the frosty exterior of Cam and find out just what is going on with him? She wasn't letting him go without a fight yet she wasn’t pushy or demanding of him and as the story developed and things became a little clearer as to why it came across the way he did. I thought Molly showed great patience and it was like she was biding her time.
Molly really did need Cam, the reason for which will become clear when you read this wonderful story, but she knew to go full pelt at him would make him run even further. Cam is a complex character, who when reading this book you will think what’s with all the attitude? Can’t you just be nice to Molly who is such a darling and the most wonderful of people. He just seemed to have so many mood swings and came across as being so abrupt and rude when it was totally unnecessary. I questioned if Molly had truly opened up to him would he have changed his demeanour?
As for the title of this brilliant, heart-warming story, Primrose Park, it became the focal point towards the end for a very good reason which was just so sweet and sentimental. I loved how Molly became deeply invested in the life of Dixie and became determined to right a wrong when she senses something isn’t quite right. Molly is the driving force behind a community effort when the park is vandalised and bringing it back to its former glory, well the reason behind this was just so inspiring, heartening and encouraging. I loved how Molly ploughed on with it despite not feeling at the top of her game. It showed her genuine caring nature and once again highlighted how once Heartcross gets its teeth into you there is no getting away.
Primrose Park is another fabulous addition to the Love Heart Lane series and it’s an utter joy to read. These stories give you the feel good feeling in spades and at a time when we need to feel uplifted and see that good things can happen in the world. The community of Heartcross and its residents highlight this more than ever. I found myself paying close attention to new place names mentioned in the book and also several new background characters and I hope these will form the basis of future books. I really hope this series will continue for as long as possible because without doubt it has been the best thing that Christie Barlow has ever written. You can tell how much she loves writing it and how deeply invested she is in every aspect of it. Heartcross Castle is the next instalment due for publication in October and I can’t wait for it. But in the meantime enjoy every minute of your time spent reading Primrose Park.It’s an uplifting, cosy read with an idyllic setting with just the right dollop of romance.
Molly is a career driven person but in a good way. She runs her own veterinary practice and boarding kennels and is now taking on the role of running dog behavioural classes. No one can say that she doesn’t always want to enhance her knowledge and provide the best service she can. Her love for animals always shines through and her ambition is not shoved in your face. Rather it is celebrated and this is a young woman who knows what she wants in life and is determined to achieve it but not in a ruthless manner like some characters you read about. Instead Molly has such a fantastic personality. She is driven and hardworking, giving it 100% working long hours and always striving to be the best in her field. She has so much going for her but perhaps the one area lacking is her personal life.
She admits she has been happy working away on her career but is now feeling that special someone is missing in her life but so far she has never met him. Molly doesn’t go searching for love, it’s not her ultimate goal in life but suffice to say if Mr. Right came along she wouldn’t be turning him away in a hurry. These feelings of loneliness are starting to creep in and she is becoming jealous of her friends who have all found romance. Molly has so much love to give she now feels ready to let someone in and share this love with them but the clock is ticking. Will she find who she is looking for?
Whilst away at a hotel on a training course in order to run her dog behavioural classes she bumps into a man in the car park and is literally love struck. It’s instant love at first sight for her and she would have previously laughed when she heard people saying this had happened to them. But it seems the stars have aligned for her and a night of passion ensues with Molly feeling things are clicking into place. That is until she wakes up and the man has left her alone. What did she do wrong? Did he not feel the same way? Was she just another notch on his bedpost? Several months pass and Molly continues with her work. She finds herself the temporary owner of a little dog called Darling who certainly doesn’t live up to his name. Rather he is fierce and an ankle biter. His owner Dixie, long term resident of Bumblebee Cottage, located next to the Old Bakehouse, has moved into a nursing home. Birdie, Dixie’s daughter, seemed to foist the dog upon Molly and with her good nature she couldn’t refuse. Darling causes havoc at the dog classes and as he flees he leads Molly to someone she thought she would never see again, Cam, the man she spent the night with and never saw again. But his reaction is far from welcoming, it’s like he doesn’t know her and Molly couldn’t have been more hurt.
I thought Molly really was pinning her everything on one day seeing Cam again and when this wish did become a reality she was just utterly heartbroken that he could be so cruel and callous and act as if he had never set eyes on her before. Molly had believed their emotional and physical connection was off the scale so to be so cruelly rejected like that must have been a harsh blow to take. The story once Cam makes a reappearance moved along at just the right pace and I loved how all the various strands were developed. There was lots going on but at no point did the plot become difficult to keep track off. I thought everything flowed so beautiful and yet at the same time all the little subplots connected back to Molly in some shape or form. She has a lot to deal with and she is very surprised when something unexpected crops up in her life. But I thought how she dealt with it was so admirable given the circumstances. She never put pressure on anyone despite feeling so hurt and being treated as if she was a time waster.
I loved how Molly’s friends rallied around her as she really was going through the mill in more ways than one, Isla, Felicity and Allie have all featured before and I am glad they still get to make an appearance again even though it is Molly’s story to share. They were the ultimate support system to her and the bonds of friendship really shone through in such a lovely way. But at the same time Molly is her own woman and she is determined to dig deeper behind the frosty exterior of Cam and find out just what is going on with him? She wasn't letting him go without a fight yet she wasn’t pushy or demanding of him and as the story developed and things became a little clearer as to why it came across the way he did. I thought Molly showed great patience and it was like she was biding her time.
Molly really did need Cam, the reason for which will become clear when you read this wonderful story, but she knew to go full pelt at him would make him run even further. Cam is a complex character, who when reading this book you will think what’s with all the attitude? Can’t you just be nice to Molly who is such a darling and the most wonderful of people. He just seemed to have so many mood swings and came across as being so abrupt and rude when it was totally unnecessary. I questioned if Molly had truly opened up to him would he have changed his demeanour?
As for the title of this brilliant, heart-warming story, Primrose Park, it became the focal point towards the end for a very good reason which was just so sweet and sentimental. I loved how Molly became deeply invested in the life of Dixie and became determined to right a wrong when she senses something isn’t quite right. Molly is the driving force behind a community effort when the park is vandalised and bringing it back to its former glory, well the reason behind this was just so inspiring, heartening and encouraging. I loved how Molly ploughed on with it despite not feeling at the top of her game. It showed her genuine caring nature and once again highlighted how once Heartcross gets its teeth into you there is no getting away.
Primrose Park is another fabulous addition to the Love Heart Lane series and it’s an utter joy to read. These stories give you the feel good feeling in spades and at a time when we need to feel uplifted and see that good things can happen in the world. The community of Heartcross and its residents highlight this more than ever. I found myself paying close attention to new place names mentioned in the book and also several new background characters and I hope these will form the basis of future books. I really hope this series will continue for as long as possible because without doubt it has been the best thing that Christie Barlow has ever written. You can tell how much she loves writing it and how deeply invested she is in every aspect of it. Heartcross Castle is the next instalment due for publication in October and I can’t wait for it. But in the meantime enjoy every minute of your time spent reading Primrose Park.It’s an uplifting, cosy read with an idyllic setting with just the right dollop of romance.
May 1, 2021
I have read, reviewed and simply adored every book that Christie has written. I love the way in which she creates such heart warming and funny stories. I especially love the ‘Love Heart Lane’ series. ‘Primrose Park’ is the sixth book in the series and it is another corker of a read. I thoroughly enjoyed reading ‘Primrose Park’ but more about that in a bit.
I loved the character of Molly and I warmed to her from the start. In fact I began to think of her as a friend and I felt all protective of her. Molly is a vet, who specialises in working with animals who have behavioural issues. Molly is extremely good at her job. Molly has a tight circle of friends who appear to be more like sisters than friends. Molly attends a conference at a hotel and it is where she first meets Cam. I won’t go too far into the what happens between them but it is safe to say that the there are more than a few sparks between them. Molly is a lovely lass, who is kind, compassionate, sensitive, helpful, funny, gentle and a massive support to anybody who needs her. I kept everything crossed that things would work out for her and that she would get the ‘happy ever after’ ending that she so deserved. What happens? Well for the answer to that question and so much more you are just going to have to read the book for yourselves to find out as I am not going to tell you.
Can I just say that I flipping well adore the Love Heart Lane series and as soon as I glimpsed the author’s name on the cover, I just had to start reading the book as soon as possible. I knew that I was going to be in for a treat and that I wouldn’t be doing anything other than reading for the rest of the afternoon. I was spot on and then some. This was one of those books that I was desperate to finish because I had an urgent need to find out how this instalment of the story concluded but at the same time I didn’t want the book to end because I was enjoying the story so much. I found ‘Primrose Park’ to be a delight to read from start to finish and full of love and humour with more than a dash of drama.
‘Primrose Park’ is superbly written but then I have come to expect anything else from Christie Barlow. She certainly grabs your attention from the start and draws you into what proves to be a cracking read. Reading one of Christie’s books always leaves me feeling as though I have had a hug from a mug of hot chocolate- in other words it leaves me feeling all warm and fuzzy inside. I love the very vivid way in which Christie describes Love Heart Lane. She makes the area come alive and the characters seem just as real as you and I. I found that I became far too involved in the story to the extent that I was wanting to jump inside the pages of the book to sort various characters out.
In short, I thoroughly enjoyed reading ‘Primrose Park’ and I definitely recommend that you read this book. Although this is book in the Love Heart Lane series, it reads perfectly well as a standalone too. I will definitely be reading more of Christie’s work in the future. The score on the Ginger Book Geek board is a very well deserved 5* out of 5*.
I loved the character of Molly and I warmed to her from the start. In fact I began to think of her as a friend and I felt all protective of her. Molly is a vet, who specialises in working with animals who have behavioural issues. Molly is extremely good at her job. Molly has a tight circle of friends who appear to be more like sisters than friends. Molly attends a conference at a hotel and it is where she first meets Cam. I won’t go too far into the what happens between them but it is safe to say that the there are more than a few sparks between them. Molly is a lovely lass, who is kind, compassionate, sensitive, helpful, funny, gentle and a massive support to anybody who needs her. I kept everything crossed that things would work out for her and that she would get the ‘happy ever after’ ending that she so deserved. What happens? Well for the answer to that question and so much more you are just going to have to read the book for yourselves to find out as I am not going to tell you.
Can I just say that I flipping well adore the Love Heart Lane series and as soon as I glimpsed the author’s name on the cover, I just had to start reading the book as soon as possible. I knew that I was going to be in for a treat and that I wouldn’t be doing anything other than reading for the rest of the afternoon. I was spot on and then some. This was one of those books that I was desperate to finish because I had an urgent need to find out how this instalment of the story concluded but at the same time I didn’t want the book to end because I was enjoying the story so much. I found ‘Primrose Park’ to be a delight to read from start to finish and full of love and humour with more than a dash of drama.
‘Primrose Park’ is superbly written but then I have come to expect anything else from Christie Barlow. She certainly grabs your attention from the start and draws you into what proves to be a cracking read. Reading one of Christie’s books always leaves me feeling as though I have had a hug from a mug of hot chocolate- in other words it leaves me feeling all warm and fuzzy inside. I love the very vivid way in which Christie describes Love Heart Lane. She makes the area come alive and the characters seem just as real as you and I. I found that I became far too involved in the story to the extent that I was wanting to jump inside the pages of the book to sort various characters out.
In short, I thoroughly enjoyed reading ‘Primrose Park’ and I definitely recommend that you read this book. Although this is book in the Love Heart Lane series, it reads perfectly well as a standalone too. I will definitely be reading more of Christie’s work in the future. The score on the Ginger Book Geek board is a very well deserved 5* out of 5*.
June 5, 2021
If you’ve read this series, you’ve heard of Primrose Park – the place that everyone in these two connected little villages seems to come for events, walking, fishing – you name it. But the park is also atmospheric and full of memories, particularly for long-term residents. This is where Molly’s story comes in. The local vet for the town next to Heartcross, she’s independent, driven, well-liked and well known, and wholly her own person. On a rare weekend conference away, she meets a man – after years of never really finding anyone who struck her senseless, this one did. A series of flirtations, some serious sparks and a night were capped off by his disappearing into the night, leaving Molly wondering why and what if.
But weeks later when it’s obvious that she’s never going to see this Cam again, and she’s got decisions to make, along with meeting an elderly long-term resident of the town – after taking in her dog – the difficult Darling. And Darling is difficult, mostly due to what Molly determines is separation anxiety – as her owner Dixie is in a care home, claims not to understand why and the stories that surround her placement are conflicting. Of course, Molly’s friends (particularly Isla with her own llama/sheep/cattle farm, children, husband and camper business) is forefront in the support stakes as she, more than any of the others, is able to provide some guidance and advice as Molly’s one night with the man she’s unable to forget leaves her with more than memories.
Here is where Barlow excels – she brings us back to the picturesque village group, returns friends that are familiar and new, and gives us some family upheaval and a bit of mystery (along with a cute if frustrating dog) and the lovely memories of the park shared by Dixie. The first place she met George – the love of her life, the centerpiece of their family outings, housing memories and more. But vandals have done their utmost to destroy the park and nearly destroyed Dixie’s 80th birthday party plans. Both George and Dixie shared the same birthday – and met on that night several years before – never to separate. It’s up to Molly, the community and a bit of coincidences, some serendipity and the friendship between Molly and Dixie to bring all the threads together and give everyone here a chance at a better, more fulfilling day (and years to come) full of love. Just go with it – the story transports you to a place that is familiar, happy, welcoming and hopeful – and will leave you with a smile. One of my favorite series and this is a stellar installment to fill out the villages, the hope and the need to know more.
I received an eArc copy of the title from the publisher via NetGalley for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.
Review first appeared at I am, Indeed
But weeks later when it’s obvious that she’s never going to see this Cam again, and she’s got decisions to make, along with meeting an elderly long-term resident of the town – after taking in her dog – the difficult Darling. And Darling is difficult, mostly due to what Molly determines is separation anxiety – as her owner Dixie is in a care home, claims not to understand why and the stories that surround her placement are conflicting. Of course, Molly’s friends (particularly Isla with her own llama/sheep/cattle farm, children, husband and camper business) is forefront in the support stakes as she, more than any of the others, is able to provide some guidance and advice as Molly’s one night with the man she’s unable to forget leaves her with more than memories.
Here is where Barlow excels – she brings us back to the picturesque village group, returns friends that are familiar and new, and gives us some family upheaval and a bit of mystery (along with a cute if frustrating dog) and the lovely memories of the park shared by Dixie. The first place she met George – the love of her life, the centerpiece of their family outings, housing memories and more. But vandals have done their utmost to destroy the park and nearly destroyed Dixie’s 80th birthday party plans. Both George and Dixie shared the same birthday – and met on that night several years before – never to separate. It’s up to Molly, the community and a bit of coincidences, some serendipity and the friendship between Molly and Dixie to bring all the threads together and give everyone here a chance at a better, more fulfilling day (and years to come) full of love. Just go with it – the story transports you to a place that is familiar, happy, welcoming and hopeful – and will leave you with a smile. One of my favorite series and this is a stellar installment to fill out the villages, the hope and the need to know more.
I received an eArc copy of the title from the publisher via NetGalley for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.
Review first appeared at I am, Indeed
April 24, 2021
I have read other books by Christie Barlow but somehow Primrose Park is actually the first in her Love Heart Lane series I’ve read. I’m kicking myself that I haven’t read the others! However, I can truthfully say that if you haven’t read the others, you will be able to read this quite happily as a standalone, despite it being the sixth book in the series.
The book gets off to a sizzling start when vet Molly literally bumps into gorgeous dentist Cam in a hotel car park. The connection between them both is instant and so strong that they end up spending the night together, which is most out of character for Molly. But the next morning he has left without saying goodbye. Imagine Molly’s delight when a few months later he turns up in Heartcross and then her horror when he doesn’t seem to be the kind and loving person she remembers.
I don’t want to say too much about the plot of this book at all as there is so much that you really want to find out yourself as you read. So I’m not going to tell you what happens between Molly and Cam except to say that the attraction between them fairly crackled off the page! I really enjoyed reading about the journey they went through as they reconnected with each other and it certainly wasn’t always straightforward!
What I particularly enjoyed about this book was the sense of community throughout. I do enjoy a book set in a small community which is one of the reasons I am annoyed with myself for not reading these books early. I loved the way that the community rallied round to rebuild their beloved Primrose Park and that they did this because of its significance to Dixie, an older resident approaching her 80th birthday. I also liked the fact that Molly wasn’t afraid to stand up for what she thought was right, even though there were one or two rather unsavoury characters making life quite difficult for her. I particularly liked Molly’s friend Isla who seemed great fun and was a great support to her when she needed it.
And then there is Darling who might just be the most inappropriately named character I’ve come across in a book. Or at least she did seem that way initially but she mellowed and showed her worth later in the story.
I’m pleased to say that the first book in the series, Love Heart Lane, is now on my Kindle and I’m looking forward to going back to read the other books and get to know some of the characters mentioned in this one. Primrose Park is definitely a book to have on your summer reading list if you like uplifting, romantic fiction.
The book gets off to a sizzling start when vet Molly literally bumps into gorgeous dentist Cam in a hotel car park. The connection between them both is instant and so strong that they end up spending the night together, which is most out of character for Molly. But the next morning he has left without saying goodbye. Imagine Molly’s delight when a few months later he turns up in Heartcross and then her horror when he doesn’t seem to be the kind and loving person she remembers.
I don’t want to say too much about the plot of this book at all as there is so much that you really want to find out yourself as you read. So I’m not going to tell you what happens between Molly and Cam except to say that the attraction between them fairly crackled off the page! I really enjoyed reading about the journey they went through as they reconnected with each other and it certainly wasn’t always straightforward!
What I particularly enjoyed about this book was the sense of community throughout. I do enjoy a book set in a small community which is one of the reasons I am annoyed with myself for not reading these books early. I loved the way that the community rallied round to rebuild their beloved Primrose Park and that they did this because of its significance to Dixie, an older resident approaching her 80th birthday. I also liked the fact that Molly wasn’t afraid to stand up for what she thought was right, even though there were one or two rather unsavoury characters making life quite difficult for her. I particularly liked Molly’s friend Isla who seemed great fun and was a great support to her when she needed it.
And then there is Darling who might just be the most inappropriately named character I’ve come across in a book. Or at least she did seem that way initially but she mellowed and showed her worth later in the story.
I’m pleased to say that the first book in the series, Love Heart Lane, is now on my Kindle and I’m looking forward to going back to read the other books and get to know some of the characters mentioned in this one. Primrose Park is definitely a book to have on your summer reading list if you like uplifting, romantic fiction.
May 9, 2021
It is always great when you get an author who love reading and the y create a place and a set of characters you can return to time and time again. And so that is the case with Primrose Park for our sixth visit to the wonderful village of Heartcross and the surrounding area.
Vet, Molly has one main focus in her life, her career, she has worked hard to get where she has considering her past and she is always looking to develop her skills when it comes to animals. When the chance to learn more about dog behaviour she finds herself at a conference in a hotel.
What she doesn’t expect is to run head long into a handsome man called Cam and be holding his boxers within minutes of meeting him. The attraction is clear and sparks are almost flying off the page. Abandoning dog behaviour for one night is not all that bad – is it? But the next morning Cam is gone.
For the next few months Molly is distracted by the man that made her heart stop and she knows there must be more to find out, but then how does she find him when she knows nothing but his name and occupation. So life continues, but Molly is in for one or two surprises in the coming months.
Playing on her goodwill, Molly finds herself stuck with Darling the dog, after Birdie says her mother Dixie can no longer cope with her. So she has enough to keep her busy until she meets that man again in Primrose Park…..
All of a sudden Molly is in turmoil again and she turns to her friends and familiar faces to readers if you have read all the previous novels, (This works as a standalone) help her come to terms with Cam returning. Does Molly have time to become involved with this man, especially as he seems to have some connection to the village, to Birdie, Dixie and even Darling the dog.
Christie Barlow has done it again with a book full of warmth and community and adds in for good measure some tough drama as well. It is certainly not all light and fluffy. I loved Molly she simply jumped off the page and her relationship with her female friends was genuine and strong and nothing in the book felt forced. The tough subjects were shocking but it is always good to be reminded that not everyone in the world is nice but you don’t have to worry when the community of Heartcross pull together then make sure everyone benefits from all of the good that they can do.
One of the best of the series so far and I am delighted that there are at least a couple more to come, I love going back and visiting my friends. If you are looking for a series to get lost in, I highly recommend this one.
Vet, Molly has one main focus in her life, her career, she has worked hard to get where she has considering her past and she is always looking to develop her skills when it comes to animals. When the chance to learn more about dog behaviour she finds herself at a conference in a hotel.
What she doesn’t expect is to run head long into a handsome man called Cam and be holding his boxers within minutes of meeting him. The attraction is clear and sparks are almost flying off the page. Abandoning dog behaviour for one night is not all that bad – is it? But the next morning Cam is gone.
For the next few months Molly is distracted by the man that made her heart stop and she knows there must be more to find out, but then how does she find him when she knows nothing but his name and occupation. So life continues, but Molly is in for one or two surprises in the coming months.
Playing on her goodwill, Molly finds herself stuck with Darling the dog, after Birdie says her mother Dixie can no longer cope with her. So she has enough to keep her busy until she meets that man again in Primrose Park…..
All of a sudden Molly is in turmoil again and she turns to her friends and familiar faces to readers if you have read all the previous novels, (This works as a standalone) help her come to terms with Cam returning. Does Molly have time to become involved with this man, especially as he seems to have some connection to the village, to Birdie, Dixie and even Darling the dog.
Christie Barlow has done it again with a book full of warmth and community and adds in for good measure some tough drama as well. It is certainly not all light and fluffy. I loved Molly she simply jumped off the page and her relationship with her female friends was genuine and strong and nothing in the book felt forced. The tough subjects were shocking but it is always good to be reminded that not everyone in the world is nice but you don’t have to worry when the community of Heartcross pull together then make sure everyone benefits from all of the good that they can do.
One of the best of the series so far and I am delighted that there are at least a couple more to come, I love going back and visiting my friends. If you are looking for a series to get lost in, I highly recommend this one.
May 3, 2021
Molly is a career driven, independent woman. She loves being a vet, and her veterinary practice is her sole focus, caring for the animals in her community. When the opportunity to do some new training comes up, she jumps at the chance - she is keen to ensure that everyone has the opportunity for a loving relationship with their dogs, even the more difficult ones! A random encounter with a handsome stranger at the training conference makes her question if she actually does want something more in her life, but her night of passion ends abruptly when he vanishes the next morning, leaving Molly with nothing but his first name - Cam.
Three months later, Cam is never far from her thoughts. Whilst she is not one for one night stands, she knows they had an amazing connection - so when he turns up in Heartcross Molly cannot believe her luck! Until of course, he makes it quite clear it really was just a one night stand...for Molly though it will never just be a one night stand, when she finds her situation changing dramatically - it could be said that she finds herself with a lifelong commitment thanks to their one night together!
I was so excited to revisit Love Heart Lane - this is a series that I love. It is full of characters that we know and love, whilst learning more about a character that we are aware of, but know nothing about yet. It's like putting on your favourite jumper - its warm and comforting, and that is how Heartcross feels to me. Yet again, I was lucky enough to get an early copy of this novel, so I was able to make my sisters jealous again as they waited until publication day to get their hands on it!
Molly is such a lovely character, although I did find her a little needy at times when it came to Cam - this is easily forgiven though when you consider her raging hormones and her own upbringing. She is keen to create her own family, and I can understand her reasons for wanting Cam to be a part of that.
Primrose Park is an excellent addition to the Love Heart Lane series, and I am more than happy to recommend it to you all! So grab yourself a hot chocolate (because quite frankly it's still chilly, despite now being May!), a blanket, and a copy of this lovely book!
Three months later, Cam is never far from her thoughts. Whilst she is not one for one night stands, she knows they had an amazing connection - so when he turns up in Heartcross Molly cannot believe her luck! Until of course, he makes it quite clear it really was just a one night stand...for Molly though it will never just be a one night stand, when she finds her situation changing dramatically - it could be said that she finds herself with a lifelong commitment thanks to their one night together!
I was so excited to revisit Love Heart Lane - this is a series that I love. It is full of characters that we know and love, whilst learning more about a character that we are aware of, but know nothing about yet. It's like putting on your favourite jumper - its warm and comforting, and that is how Heartcross feels to me. Yet again, I was lucky enough to get an early copy of this novel, so I was able to make my sisters jealous again as they waited until publication day to get their hands on it!
Molly is such a lovely character, although I did find her a little needy at times when it came to Cam - this is easily forgiven though when you consider her raging hormones and her own upbringing. She is keen to create her own family, and I can understand her reasons for wanting Cam to be a part of that.
Primrose Park is an excellent addition to the Love Heart Lane series, and I am more than happy to recommend it to you all! So grab yourself a hot chocolate (because quite frankly it's still chilly, despite now being May!), a blanket, and a copy of this lovely book!
July 5, 2021
I absolutely adore the Love Heart Lane series and this latest book is book 6. You can read them as stand-alone as each one is a separate story. Believe me when I say that once you have read one, you'll want to read them all.
This story begins with Molly, a vet who is on a dog obedience course. She literally bumps into a gorgeous man called Cam. Sparks fly and they do spend the night together.
Back home, she tries to find the identity of Cam, all she knows is he is called Cam and he is a dentist. Life moves along and Molly is asked to look after a dog called Darling, a tenacious little lighter who does not take after her name. Her owner has had to go into a care home.
Through the course of the story, Molly gets to know the owner of Darling. She also discovers Cam and another bump is about to change her life forever.
I really don't know how this author does it. She creates the most mesmerising read that I could easily read in one sitting. This story is gorgeous and I adored everything about it, well almost everything as there is a storyline in this one that made my blood boil. The author adds little snippets that niggle, gradually building on them through the course of the book.
I love how she brings such a wonderful sense of community to her books. This one focuses on some key characters and there are mentions of characters from her previous books. The story has a wonderful sense of warmth, of tentative friendships being made and of old friendships and stories from those who have lived in the community. The bad apples in this story are not immediately obvious, but they do add a nervous edge as the full details start to emerge.
My the end of the book, which came far too quickly as they always do, I was grinning, I had blurry eyes and a big old grin. Such a gorgeous read from start to finish and one that readers of this author will adore. If you love contemporary romance and fiction then please check this author's books out if you haven't previously done so, you won't be disappointed. A heartwarming and perfect read for warm summer days and one that I would definitely recommend.
This story begins with Molly, a vet who is on a dog obedience course. She literally bumps into a gorgeous man called Cam. Sparks fly and they do spend the night together.
Back home, she tries to find the identity of Cam, all she knows is he is called Cam and he is a dentist. Life moves along and Molly is asked to look after a dog called Darling, a tenacious little lighter who does not take after her name. Her owner has had to go into a care home.
Through the course of the story, Molly gets to know the owner of Darling. She also discovers Cam and another bump is about to change her life forever.
I really don't know how this author does it. She creates the most mesmerising read that I could easily read in one sitting. This story is gorgeous and I adored everything about it, well almost everything as there is a storyline in this one that made my blood boil. The author adds little snippets that niggle, gradually building on them through the course of the book.
I love how she brings such a wonderful sense of community to her books. This one focuses on some key characters and there are mentions of characters from her previous books. The story has a wonderful sense of warmth, of tentative friendships being made and of old friendships and stories from those who have lived in the community. The bad apples in this story are not immediately obvious, but they do add a nervous edge as the full details start to emerge.
My the end of the book, which came far too quickly as they always do, I was grinning, I had blurry eyes and a big old grin. Such a gorgeous read from start to finish and one that readers of this author will adore. If you love contemporary romance and fiction then please check this author's books out if you haven't previously done so, you won't be disappointed. A heartwarming and perfect read for warm summer days and one that I would definitely recommend.
April 29, 2021
Molly wants to take her 'dog whispering' skills to the next level by completing a dog training course to enable her to expand the services she offers at her veterinary practice, but she gets much more than she bargains for when she meets a mystery man at her hotel. Never usually a risk taker Molly can't deny the chemistry between her and this handsome stranger so when she discovers fate has put them in adjacent rooms she throws caution to the wind and invites him in. But, the morning after she wakes alone wondering if she had dreamt the whole encounter and with only a first name to go on her search for her runaway lover is fruitless. Back home she tells her close friends about the mystery man who has captured her heart and despite hoping to see him again Molly knows the chances are slim. That is until she bumps into him on her home turf, but handsome Cam isn't the sparkly eyed gentle man she remembers.
Cam's life is in tatters and he's returned home to his Grandmother's house to get away, but things get even more complicated for him when he stumbles upon the girl he met at the hotel all those months ago. He needs to straighten his life out and he isn't really in the right frame of mind to begin a relationship, but their paths keep crossing in the small village and sooner or later he will have to take the time to talk to Molly about that night......
Primrose Park is the 6th book in the Love Heart Lane series set in the community of Heartcross and with each story Christie just seems to up her game! Although part of a series each book including this latest offering can read as a standalone as each has a different characters' story at it's heart. This new book follows Molly who is such an easy character to become invested in as she has so many facets to her, from the strong, independent business owner to the vulnerable heartbroken lover. Barlow's character's are always so relatable and Molly is just one of a host of loveable (and unlikeable) character's in Primrose Park that bring her story to life and allow you to truly be transported into the wonderful fictional community she has created.
As with the whole series Primrose Park has a strong focus on community & friendship which I find so heart warming and a joy to read. It's delightful to see characters young and old coming together to help regardless of the situation, pulling in the same direction to fix things - it's what the world could certainly do with more of!
Primrose Park is everything I want from a book, it has all the feel good vibes to make you smile and thanks to Christie's easy writing style and pacing it's one that was practically impossible to put down even when I was meant to be going to bed - a sign of a fantastic book! Each and every book in this amazing series is worth a read, but I think this latest offering may be my favourite as they just keep getting better. I loved being transported back to Heartcross and discovering characters old and new, it was like coming home and I'd highly recommend giving it read, I adored every page.
TW: Discussion of miscarriage
Cam's life is in tatters and he's returned home to his Grandmother's house to get away, but things get even more complicated for him when he stumbles upon the girl he met at the hotel all those months ago. He needs to straighten his life out and he isn't really in the right frame of mind to begin a relationship, but their paths keep crossing in the small village and sooner or later he will have to take the time to talk to Molly about that night......
Primrose Park is the 6th book in the Love Heart Lane series set in the community of Heartcross and with each story Christie just seems to up her game! Although part of a series each book including this latest offering can read as a standalone as each has a different characters' story at it's heart. This new book follows Molly who is such an easy character to become invested in as she has so many facets to her, from the strong, independent business owner to the vulnerable heartbroken lover. Barlow's character's are always so relatable and Molly is just one of a host of loveable (and unlikeable) character's in Primrose Park that bring her story to life and allow you to truly be transported into the wonderful fictional community she has created.
As with the whole series Primrose Park has a strong focus on community & friendship which I find so heart warming and a joy to read. It's delightful to see characters young and old coming together to help regardless of the situation, pulling in the same direction to fix things - it's what the world could certainly do with more of!
Primrose Park is everything I want from a book, it has all the feel good vibes to make you smile and thanks to Christie's easy writing style and pacing it's one that was practically impossible to put down even when I was meant to be going to bed - a sign of a fantastic book! Each and every book in this amazing series is worth a read, but I think this latest offering may be my favourite as they just keep getting better. I loved being transported back to Heartcross and discovering characters old and new, it was like coming home and I'd highly recommend giving it read, I adored every page.
TW: Discussion of miscarriage
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