Today we are returning to The Railway Lane Series with Alison Sherlock's novel, Winter Magic on Railway Lane. It was published by Boldwood Books on August 29th.
Join the
residents of Railway Lane for one last magical adventure…
Globetrotting
Libby Jacobs has lost her job but is looking forward to spending more time in
her home village of Cranfield.
She dreams
of turning her chocolate making hobby into something more permanent. There’s
only one problem - Ethan Connolly.
Despite
being soul mates growing up, Libby hasn’t been close to Ethan since their
disastrous date at the school prom. But now he’s back and he has just what
Libby needs… a large kitchen! But can they even bear to be in the same room
together?
Ethan never
stays in Cranfield too long as it reminds him of his parents’ terrible
marriage. But when disaster strikes, he’s forced to stay and help realise his
grandad’s dream of a Christmas train. Can the whole village help Ethan create a
seasonal spectacular in time?
Can Libby
confront her secrets and realise her dreams?
And can Ethan ever stop running from his past and trust his
heart?
Perhaps the magic of winter on Railway Lane might just give
Libby and Ethan a second chance after all...
My Thoughts
It is always good to return to this group of friends and their families who live on Railway Lane. This story focuses on Libby who we have met before. nNow you realise that her seemingly perfect life as a flight attendant is not as great as it appears and that she has quite a mixture of feelings about her life as it is. Her relationship with her father is complicated but she absolutely relies on the support of her friends. Meeting up again with Ethan, she realises that she has conflicting emotions about their lapsed friendship. He has been avoiding home for many years but circunstances seem to be conspiring to bring them both home.
This is an enjoyable series which is so readable. The characters are all likeable, each with their own personality and talents. Between them they are building Cranfield back into a more vibrant village. The charm of the steam train which Ethan's family are restoring chimes perfectly with the season and brings the friends together in a shared endeavour. Libby has to decide whether to follow her ambition to develop her chocolate business or fail to take a risk.
In short: second chances
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About the Author
Alison Sherlock is the author of the bestselling Willow Tree
Hall books. Alison enjoyed reading and writing stories from an early age and
gave up office life to follow her dream. Her series for Boldwood is set in a
fictional Cotswold village.
You can read my review of The Village Shop for Lonely Hearts here and The Village of Lost and Found here and The Village Inn of Secret Dreams here and The Village of Happy Ever Afters here. and Heading Home to Lavemder Cottage here, New Beginnings on Railway Lane here and Sunrise over Strawberry Hill Farm here.
Thanks to Alison Sherwood, Boldwood Books and Rachel of Rachel's Random Resources for a copy of the book and a place on the tour.
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