Glendale Hall – serie

'WOW! From the first page I was absolutely hooked...Would highly recommend to get you in a feel good mood!' (5 stars) Netgalley reviewerUplifting and full of heart - this is an utter treat of a book! The perfect feelgood read for fans of Heidi Swain, Cathy Bramley and Sue Moorcroft, from the bestselling author of Summer at the Kindness Cafe. Beth Williams hasn't been home for ten years. After falling pregnant at sixteen, she ran away from her family and the imposing Scottish estate where she grew up, working hard to build a life for herself and daughter Isabelle - but now she's returning to Glendale Hall.As Beth tries to mend her broken family ties, and fights to bring the community of Glendale back together, she realises that the story she has told herself for a decade might well be a very different one from the truth. Even though she ran from Glendale it has never left her heart. And, she soon realises, neither has Drew Beth's first love.Will Beth be able to forgive her mother and grandmother (and herself) for what happened ten years ago? What will Drew say when he discovers the secret she's been keeping from him for so long? Can a festive trail bring the village back together?Will returning to Glendale bring back the old magic that she's been missing - or will Beth be forced to run away from it all over again?A charming, magical novel that will warm your heart the perfect read to curl up with this winter. Fans of Trisha Ashley, Debbie Johnson and Cathy Bramley will love this gorgeously romantic read.Readers are loving Coming Home to Glendale Hall:'5* A Heart Warming, Cosy Romance, Full of Festive Cheer that will Melt Your Heart!' Dash Fan Book Reviews'It's a feel good, heart warming read bursting to the seams with family bonds, romance and hope and goodwill.' By The Letter Reviews'Full of charm, heart, humour, pathos and emotion, Coming Home to Glendale Hall is a brilliant read I absolutely adored.' Bookish Jottings'An amazing, emotional roller coaster festive second-chance romance and just wow! what a great read.' Splashes into Books'all the ingredients you'd want in a wonderful festive fiction treat; warmth, tradition, family, joy and hopeAn utter treat full of heart and guaranteed to lift your spirits.' Bee Books Beauty'I adored the beautiful storytelling, the outstanding seasonal descriptions and attention to detail, but most of all I adored the poignant and emotional underlying message.' The Writing Garnet'an idyllic setting for a winter romance novel. The story is about family and friendship, rediscovering roots and the magic of first love.' Waggy Tales Blog'I loved this book, it's so cosy and happythe sort of book you can curl up on a cold day to read. 5 stars all the way' (5 stars) Netgalley reviewer'I just could not put this book down, it had me sad, happy and every other emotion you can think of. I loved every minute of it.' (5 stars) Netgalley reviewer

'This book is life-affirming, full of surprises, an absolute joy and a real pick-me-up!' ***** Reader ReviewTwo weddings and a babybut who will get their happy ever after?Emily Prescott's life isn't going to plan. Her dreams of starting a family with fireman boyfriend Greg and opening up her own bakery in London feel like they will never come true. So when a wedding invite arrives from her oldest friend, Beth Williams, Emily is thrilled. Not only will she get to return to her childhood home in Scotland, but best of all Beth wants her to bake the wedding cake!However, her excitement is cut short when she discovers that Greg has cheated on her. Devastated by his betrayal, Emily flees to Glendale Hall, Beth's grand estate in the Highlands, and tries to distracts herself with helping with the wedding plans, but that's not easy when Greg keeps hounding her to forgive him. Then she's introduced to Glendale's new young and handsome vicar Brodie, and things become even more complicated.When Emily discovers that Greg's betrayal runs deeper than she imagined, she finds herself with a whole host of decisions to make, especially when she discovers her long awaited dream is finally being fulfilled at exactly at the wrong time Escape to Scotland and fall in love with this gorgeous and inspiring romance from the bestselling author of Coming Home to Glendale Hall! The perfect feel-good read for fans of Holly Martin, Heidi Swain, and Jill Mansell.Readers are loving New Beginnings at Glendale Hall!'All the characters feel so familiar and it is a lovely warm bookperfect to curl up with on a Sunday afternoon and to just lose yourself in the wonderful story.' ***** Bookworms and Shutterbugs'An absolutely gorgeous read that I adored Walters' writing is gorgeous, feeling like a nice comfort blanket all cosy and nice This was a warm, beautiful book; full of heart and emotion.' ***** Jenn's Gifts'These books are so lovely to readSuch a fab story and really kept me hooked from start to finish.' ***** Caoimhes Books and Lit'This book was exactly what I needed: a well written and entertaining read, heart warming and enjoyable.' Reader Reviewer'Loved this book. Unputdownable and highly entertaining, with sadness, friendships, happiness and love.' ***** Reader Review'an uplifting and heartwarming romantic story about friendships, self-discovery, and chasing your dreams. The story is beautifully written, well-paced, and makes for a fun and relaxing read.' ***** Reader Review'A lovely gentle read, a tale skilfully told with characters both old and new that come to life, well worth reading.' ***** Reader Review'There is something about Glendale that has an almost magical feelIt's a lovely comfy, cosy read that offers hope as well as inspirationFabulous!' ***** By The Letter Book Reviews'This was such an adorable story to read I totally fell in love with the gorgeous setting, the characters and the storyline' ***** Asianbookworm Reads'A BEAUTIFUL book which captured my heartmade me feel all warm and gooey inside like rich chocolateBeautiful detailing, emotionally captivating, it was simply a heartwarming tale. Book Reviews by Shalini'Lush details and an amazing setting. I loved the setting and descriptions of everything in Glendale HallI loved this book.' ***** Books Over Everything

'Emotional, moving, funny, heartwarming - this novel has got it all. Highly recommended!' Samantha Tonge, author of The Winter We MetWhat happens when love takes you to unexpected places?Heather Douglas appears to have it all. But living on a farm in the Scottish Highlands with her partner, Rory Fraser, all while bringing up their adorable toddler, Harry, isn't easy. As a former librarian, Heather is worried that she'll never fully fit into life on Fraser Farm. And after the death of her beloved mum eight years ago, Heather feels lost, as well as guilty for holding back accepting Rory's marriage proposal because she can't imagine her wedding without her mother.So when ex-boyfriend, Stewart, appears in the village of Glendale, it's a shock to the system. The man who broke her heart years ago now has big plans for the neighbouring farm and wants Heather to be part of the development. Knowing that she's living a very different life to the one they had planned at university leaves Heather wondering if she has made the right choices since she and Stewart broke up. Especially when things start to go very wrong on the farm ...This Christmas, Heather will need to face her fears and let go of the past or risk losing everything. She will need love, faith, and a whole lot of hope!Return to the beautiful Highlands village of Glendale with the latest book in the bestselling Glendale series – the perfect cosy, uplifting, romantic read for fans of Heidi Swain, Milly Johnson and Holly Martin.Praise for Hopeful Hearts at Glendale Hall:'A delightful and heartwarming read. I really enjoyed escaping to Glendale, and getting to know the warm and varied characters.' Caroline Roberts, author of The Cosy Teashop in the Castle series'a gorgeous feel-good story…I'm already looking forward to the next one!' Jessica Redland, author of Finding Love at Hedgehog Hollow'A festive farmland treat with deep snow and even deeper heart!' Isla Gordon, author of A Season in the Snow'a magical setting, characters that feel like family, and plenty of drama…the best one yet in this enchanting series' Books of All Kinds'I absolutely loved this book… beautifully written and a really easy, feel good read and a perfect escape.' A Girl Who Loves to Read'A brilliantly written, deliciously witty and highly moving tale… sheer perfection from beginning to end!' Bookish Jottings'a truly magical and enchanting read. I absolutely loved it' Little Miss Book Lover'read at any time when you need something comforting and cosy and want to escape from the world for a while.' Book Lover Worm'If you're looking for a feelgood story to make you smile, then look no further!' Roberta ReadsI've fallen in love with this uplifting story and with the entire town of Glendale...I wish the characters were real!' ReadwithAbi'totally captured my heart and left me with a feeling of loss as I reached the end.' Love the Smell of a Book

'OMG - Victoria has, once again, written another fabulous book.' ***** Reader ReviewWhat if we're all just searching for something?Anna Stewart is lost. After barely surviving a car accident as a teenager, Anna is scared of settling. Flitting between jobs, boyfriends and homes whenever she gets bored, she has no idea what the future holds. Then her brother Brodie, minister of Glendale, suggests she moves to the beautiful Scottish village, lining up a housekeeper job for her at Glendale Hall.Out of options, Anna agrees to take the job just for the summer. Once at the hall, her culinary skills impress everyone, and she agrees to give Hilltop Farm's new manager, Cameron, cooking lessons. Sparks fly between Anna and the handsome Scot, but Cameron keeps pushing Anna away, and Anna definitely isn't looking for love. But it's wedding season at Glendale Hall, and Anna is about to discover that her new home has a way of working its magic on even the coldest of hearts. Will she really be able to just walk away at the end of summer, or could Anna have finally found a place to belong?It's summertime so pack your bags and escape to beautiful Highlands village of Glendale with this gorgeously uplifting, romantic read. Fans of Milly Johnson, Heidi Swain and Holly Martin will love this charming romance. Readers are falling in love with Always and Forever at Glendale Hall:'Such a warm hug of a bookleft me smiling and satisfied.' ***** Reader Review'Oh my, my heart definitely belongs in Glendale - it's just like coming home.' ***** Reader Review'A lovely series full of warmth, inspiration, community spirit, friendship and love, set in the most idyllic village in the Scottish hills.' ***** Reader Review'So brilliantly written that I felt as though I was right there in the story!! Pure perfection as always.' ***** Reader Review'Victoria has a wonderful way of writing which brings the characters to life, their stories are believable, their love genuine and their pain heartbreaking I've genuinely loved these books so much.' ***** Reader Review