The Inn on Bluebell Lane — Kate Hewitt

As Ellie looked at the inn, with its white walls and purple flowers, she couldn't believe this was her new home. It looked like an idyllic image from a postcard, but would her life here be as picture-perfect? When Ellie and her family move to a tiny village in rural Wales, it's meant to be a new beginning for all of them. They have decided to take over her husband's family inn, leaving behind their old life and troubles in America. But soon after they arrive, Ellie realizes everything is in a far worse state than she'd ever imagined. And as her husband, Matthew, begins to tackle the renovations, it's clear that Matthew's mother, Gwen, has very firm ideas about what can and cannot be changed. And although Ellie tries, she finds it's not easy to form a closeness with her prickly mother-in-law, especially now they're living under the same roof. As the children struggle to settle into rural life, Ellie's eldest child, Jessica, makes it clear her parents have made a terrible mistake, and Ellie soon wonders if she's in over her head. Her reality feels a million miles away from the idyllic rural bliss she had hoped to create for her family. When disaster strikes, Ellie is left wondering why she ever brought her family to this place. But even as things go from bad to worse, she feels sure that the Inn on Bluebell Lane needs her family to restore its fortunes, and that perhaps her family need this magical place to bring them all back together once more... A gorgeous, escapist story that will leave you imagining the scent of bluebells on every page. Perfect for fans of heart-warming family dramas by Debbie Macomber and Erica James. Praise for Kate Hewitt's novels: Stunning and thought-provoking... I loved it... Outstanding. Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐A firecracker of a novel. I was absolutely unable to stop reading. Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Wow. Just wow. What an emotional rollercoaster. Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Brilliant... I had to finish this marvellous book in one sitting! Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐A heartbreaking story... Worth a complete five stars! Tropical Girl Reads Books ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐