Coming Home to Roseford Villas: A BRAND NEW uplifting, feel-good romantic read from Fay Keenan for 2024

A brilliant book that kept me guessing till the very last chapter Well written and worth reading. Thanks for a good story

Coming Home to Roseford Villas by Fay KeenanI received an advance review copy for free thanks to Rachel's Random Resources and I am leaving this review voluntarily.BlurbAurora Henderson and Leo McKendrick were love’s young dream when they first dated as teenagers.But like many a first love, parents, life, and distance got in the way, and the couple lost touch. Now, twenty years later, Aurora – Rory to her friends – needs a break. Burnt out from her teaching career and longing to write a novel, Rory heads to the idyllic village of Roseford for a summer of writing and relaxation.Leo needs a change too. Ex-pat life in Australia has come to a sticky end so the opportunity to run his family’s B&B, Roseford Villas, for the summer is too good to turn down.Neither Rory nor Leo believe in fate, but when Leo opens the door to his latest guest, he might just have to reconsider. And when a sultry summer fills with nostalgia and memories and six weeks flies by too fast, love’s young dream might just get a second chance…My OpinionRoseford - It is nice to be back. This is the fifth book in the Roseford series but each can be read as a standalone. Rory is looking forward to spending her summer holidays writing, unfortunately very early on it is clear that her plans might change. This was such a beautiful, second chance romance. This book will have you emotional in places. For a change I actually think I have read every book in this series (in order) - that is how much I enjoy Fay Kennan's writing.Rating 4/5

I really enjoyed Fay Keenan's latest book in the Roseford series. A fab story about first love, which I'm sure we can all relate too. It was great to see some of the characters from the previous Roseford stories pop up but this book also stands up on its own.

As usual her books keep you turning the page to find out what happens next. A wonderful snuggle down read.

This series of books are great to read on holiday

It was a lovely story, so beautifully written, spanning the decades and bringing Rory and Leo happily back together. UPLIFTING.

Working as an English teacher in York and sharing a flat, Rory just hasn’t had the space to focus on her dream of writing a novel. But this summer is her time – a chocolate box cottage in Roseford booked for the summer holidays, and a determination to make the most of it. Until the last minute news of a change of accommodation – but perhaps the lodge in the gardens at Roseford Villas will be fine too.And it is, other than not being able to plug in her laptop when sitting at the table – Roseford Hall and the archives that’ll help with her story are in walking distance, a former friend lives nearby who’ll be the perfect sounding board for her ideas, and the village pub is just ideal for people-watching. But there is a surprise in store – the owners of the B&B at the Villas are away on holiday, and it’s being looked after by their nephew Leo, who just happens to have been her first love.It becomes a beautiful story of second chance romance – they both have plenty of baggage and a few secrets, and twenty years apart is a long time to make up for, but their gentle and slow-burn relationship begins to develop. But she has her job to return to, and Leo’s off to London to start a new one – it’s a shame, but it can only really be for the summer, can’t it?But there are other layers to the story. Rory is serious about her writing – a dual-time story that will draw on their former romance for its present day thread, and an intriguing historical one she’s been inspired by, filled with unexpected discoveries that she finds herself well placed to research. And, of course, there’s Roseford itself – familiar characters make cameo appearances, and the warmth of the community helps make it a place that neither of them will want to leave.A really lovely read, with all the right emotional touches when the past catches up with them both, and more than a few obstacles before the hoped-for happy ending – and I really enjoyed the extra dimensions added both by Rory’s writing experience and the developments in the historical story, slowly uncovered.I think this might be the last in the series – I’ll miss my visits to Roseford, but have confidence that everyone there will be living their own happy ever afters, and I’ll be really looking forward to seeing where the author takes us next. With its warmth, perfect setting, great characters and wonderful storytelling, this is a series I’d very much recommend.

Great storyline. Really enjoyed all the comings and going on the romance scene.

Fay Keenan's book, Coming Home to Roseford Villas, has a great storyline! You will enjoy it from start to finish!