How lovely to be back in Lytell Stangdale, in North Yorkshire, for this festive read. A Cosy Countryside Christmas by Eliza J Scott is Book 6 in her Life on the Moors Series.
Ella Welford’s done with love. After having her fingers
burnt, she’s been resolutely single for the last year and has sworn to stay
that way.
Joss Campion’s still reeling from a messy divorce and has
vowed never to open his heart to love again.
Growing up in the picturesque village of Lytell Stangdale,
with the North Yorkshire Moors as their playground, Joss and Ella were best
friends. The pair were inseparable.
Until the day something happened to ruin their friendship
and Joss moved away.
An urgent telephone call summons Joss back to the village.
His father’s been rushed to hospital and he’s needed to run the farm. When he
returns, with his loyal canine companion, Sid, in tow, it isn’t long before he
realises things aren’t as they seem. Why is his brother, Rich, being so
evasive? And why does he get the impression the farm’s in trouble?
Teaching Assistant, Ella, has just broken up for the
Christmas holidays and is looking forward to spending more time on her parents’
farm, tending her variety of rescue animals and recharging her batteries.
It isn’t long before the pair run into one another and
sparks of attraction begin to fly - not that either of them will admit to it.
But, just before Christmas, they find themselves thrown together in an unexpected
turn of events as a fierce snow blizzard rages around them.
Could this be the moment that changes everything? Or is
their past too big to ignore?
One thing’s for certain, life’s never dull in this little
corner of the North Yorkshire Moors.
Join Ella and Joss – and all the usual Lytell Stangdale
characters – for a heartwarming festive read.
My Thoughts
This is one of my favourite series. The cast of characters keeps growing as the lives of the community are introduced and it is great to glimpse so many in the pages of the book. It makes for a feelgood and inviting read. Joss and Ella are old friends with a history and this is very much one where secrets from the past provide surprises and change the direction of lives.
Family and friendship are so important. You get to see some close, affectionate families, like Ella's. You also get to contrast them with families who are estranged and hurt, like Josh's. It is clear however that Josh feels strong family ties despite what has happened in the past. With snowdrifts and Christmas lights, you get a real feel for the festivities in this gorgeous little village. The community is as strong as ever. I am hoping for a seventh instalment. Fingers crossed.
In short: Secrets from the past need to be uncovered.
About the Author
Eliza lives in the North Yorkshire countryside with her
family. When she’s not writing, she can usually be found with her nose in a
book/glued to her kindle or working in her garden , fighting a losing battle
against the weeds.
Eliza is inspired by her beautiful surroundings and loves to
write heartwarming romance stories with relatable female characters. Her books will
always have happy endings.
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