Blog Tour + Review: Welcome to Pennycress Inn by Sarah Hope
The Pennycress Inn Series Book 1
by Sarah Hope
Pub Date Jan 11 2025
The first in a BRAND NEW series from bestselling romance author Sarah Hope
Laura wants to shake things up. She’s thirty-eight, and has been living in her parents’ house since her divorce last year. Her siblings seem to have got their lives together: successful careers, happy marriages, beautiful children.
Laura’s determined to prove herself. And buying the beautiful Pennycress Inn in the idyllic Cotswolds village of Meadowfield could be just the way to do it.
But getting the inn ready for its first guests proves easier said than done! With crumbling walls, dangerous woodwork and loose roof tiles, not to mention unfriendly locals and even errant sheep, Laura soon fears she’s made the wrong choice.
Luckily a friendly face is on hand in the form of gorgeous chef, Jackson. But is he too good to be true? And just why are the villagers so against her?
Can Laura turn her life around and get the fresh start she longs for at Pennycress Inn?
My Review:
Welcome to Pennycress Inn is a sweet read that left me feeling happy. I really liked Laura, the protagonist. Laura wants a new start after her divorce so she decides to follow her dream and open an Inn, but it isn't an easy job and she wants to prove everyone (and herself) she can do it. I like seeing a character who, despite her insecurities and doubts about her abilities, knew what she wanted and pursued it, even when everything seems to be going from bad to worse. It's refreshing to read a story where the lead isn't in her twenties but rather someone more mature and relatable.
Initially, I struggled with some of the supporting characters, particularly Laura's family and the townspeople, who came across as rather rude and insensitive. However, the story's saving grace was Jackson, the love interest. His kindness, patience, and empathy provided a lovely counterbalance to the challenges Laura faced, making the romance both sweet and fulfilling. The story’s happy ending left me with a warm feeling.
This was my first time reading Sarah Hope's work, and I thoroughly enjoyed her writing style. Her ability to weave a heartwarming narrative with relatable characters has certainly piqued my interest. I'll definitely be seeking out more of her series in the future.
Welcome to Pennycress Inn is a charming romance that I'd recommend to anyone looking for a story with heart, depth, and a happy ending.
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