I didn't realise that this was a second book, as I haven't read the first one, luckily it works well as a stand alone. A heartwarming read with well written characters. Be warned - it'll leave you with a real craving for all of the delicious sounding bakes! (it's a shame some of the recipes aren't included!)

I loved going back to Glendale hall. I loved hearing Emily’s story.
She was such a lovely, wonderful character who i warmed to instantly.
I felt for her and was hoping she would get her happy ever after.
I didn’t like Greg but did feel for him.
Brodie was like the perfect book boyfriend.
I liked going back to Glendale catching up with all the other characters especially Beth.
As always Vicky’s books are amazing abs this was Just as great.

After reading the description for this book I knew it would be right up my street! And my goodness it was! I absolutely loved everything in this book. The story, the characters, and location they were all just so perfect. This is Women’s fiction at its best. Oh and definitely Victoria Walters best book yet! I am extremely excited to read more from her!

Delightful!

I had read and enjoyed the first book in this series and had been looking forward to this one. I wasn't disappointed.

A light easy read with excellent characters who I could easily empathise with, a lovely friendly community in Glendale - which is the sort of village I would like to live in and a storyline which kept me engaed from start to finish.

Although this is a sequel, and I do recommend the first book in the series, Coming Home to Glendale Hall, this could also be read and enjoyed as a standalone novel.

Perfect for a cosy afternoon in an armchair with a lovely cuppa and cake.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review

Thank you netgalley for allowing me to read this early. I have never read anything by this author so i was excited when I was granted access. I have to admit, this cover pulled me in before even reading the synopsis. When I finally read the synopsis, I was sold. This book was so cute & well written. The characters were fantastic as well. Love love love!

I very much enjoyed this book. It has a good story and excellent main characters. I would definately recommend this book.

I started with this book and had no idea this was the second in a series. Luckily for me, this works perfectly as a standalone and was such a delight to read.

The characters are truly what makes this story, there's a lovely Scottish community that is the heart of the story. There are secrets, family issues, romance, and some sensitive topics covered and it's all handled sensitively.

Emily was a wonderful protagonist and had lots of struggles preventing her from her achieving her dreams. A trip to Glendale to make her friends' wedding cake leads her to make more discoveries about herself and what she really wants from life.

It's a well written, heartwarming read and I definitely want to read more books set in this gorgeous Scottish community. A wonderful escape that leaves you feeling warm and cozy!

It was so nice to be back in Glendale with the gang and I really enjoyed getting to know Emily better. Her story was wonderful. It was a bit sad, very relatable, full of hope and aspirations. I loved her! Brodie was a great character too, I liked him a lot! I can't wait to find out what happens next for the Glendale folk!!

The story of New Beginnings at Glendale Hall is set in the fictional village of Glendale in Scotland.

Emily flees London to return to her hometown of Glendale after catching her long term boyfriend cheating on her. She stays with her old friend Beth to get her head straight and help Beth with her wedding preparations.

I particularly enjoyed the group hen and stag getaway at Loch Ness. The first half is a rather delightful story of friendships and self-discovery. Oh and there's plenty of cake making too.

As I reached the second half of the story I felt there was a bit too much going on with Greg's character, but enjoyed it none the less.

It seems this is the second book about Glendale Hall but this story can be read on its own. I will definitely be revisiting Glendale with book one and I hope there are more in the pipeline.

Emily's dreams to marry her fireman boyfriend Greg and open her own bakery in London are destroyed when she discovers that Greg has cheated on her. Fleeing London she arrives early in her home village in Scotland for her best friend Beth's wedding. She soon settles back in there and starts on her plans for the wedding cake, but when she meets the very young, surprising vicar she is definitely adding more complications to her already complicated life...... will she be won over by Greg's pleading for forgiveness even after further levels of deception are uncovered!

A lovely warm book and it is great to be back in Glendale with all of the characters from the first book and as in the first book the descriptions of the area make me want to go back to Scotland for a visit. A lovely light summer read

I honestly couldn't tell where this story was going, and I still wasn't certain until quite near the end.

The book deals with some quite sensitive issues and at first I disliked Greg intensely. However, that changed as the story progressed - so much so, that I was rooting for him in the end.

This novel is definitely a page-turner, and there is no need whatsoever to read the other book in the series to get your full quota of enjoyment from this one.

I really loved reading Coming Home to Glendale Hall, so I was thrilled to discover that Victoria’s next book was a sequel to it, with more focus on Emily, who had a big impact on Beth’s life. It certainly can be read as a standalone, but if you plan to read the previous book, it makes sense to read it first as there are some spoilers in this one.

Returning to Glendale was great, and a change from the winter scenes in the last book. As mentioned in the synopsis, there are two weddings to look forward to. I do love a wedding in a book!

Greg was a great character. There were times when I hated him, then you get to delve into his character more and understand there is more there than you were first led to believe. Everyone has issues that change you, and twist how you come across to others. Emily was so kind and understanding, considering what he did. I’m sure many people would’ve reacted quite differently.

Revisiting Beth and Izzy and finding how life has been for them was really good too. I look forward to more romance from Vicky. She certainly knows how to make us fall in love with the men she writes about…

I loved returning to glendale hall. I loved emily’s story and following her return to Scotland and the rocky path to following her dreams.

Emily Prescott cannot wait to attend her oldest friends wedding in Scotland. She is excited to return to the village she grew up in, and she cannot wait to introduce her boyfriend Greg to her friends.

In the weeks before they are due to leave, Emily discovers that Greg has cheated on her. Distraught, she leaves immediately, seeking refuge at Glendale Hall. She throws herself into helping Beth with the wedding and planning a beautiful cake for the happy couple. Her life becomes even more complicated when she is introduced to the young and handsome new vicar in Glendale, Brodie. However, as Greg's betrayal deepens, Emily finds herself alone facing the most unexpected life decisions.

Full disclosure - I have not read Coming Home to Glendale Hall. But now I will! Having not read Coming Home to Glendale Hall though I can confirm that it is not necessary in order to enjoy this novel because I loved it! It was easy to read, but packed full of likeable characters. Glendale was the perfect setting, it was the kind of friendly village that makes you really want to live there. There are very few surprises in this novel, but that isn't why I chose to read it. As far as chick-lit goes, this one is definitely up there! This is an ideal read for a Sunday afternoon with a hot chocolate and piles of cake!

Lovely work of escapism encapsulating challenges, friendship and cake! Perfect for those who love a happy ending. I found this easy to read but not too simplistic or as predictable as you may think. Recommended for a afternoon getaway in book form.

Thank you Netgalley

Do not read this book when hungry as it will make you reach for the cake lol I liked the main character although she did frustrate me at times. I enjoyed the setting and story though and recommend it for anybody who wants to read a good story (and doesn't mind love triangles)

I have been out of the loop recently with latest book releases but after finally stepping back into the world of books after finding my love of reading slowly returning I noticed one of my favourite new authors, Victoria Walters had a new book out titled New Beginnings at Glendale Hall and I immediately downloaded it to read. Like I say I have been out of the loop with releases so I read this book without actually realising that there had been an earlier release called Coming Home to Glendale Hall but I still managed to read this book as a stand alone novel with no issues and after meeting the characters I now can not wait to go back and read the first book in the series.



Emily is a baking goddess and is due to set off to Glendale Hall ahead of her best friend Beth’s upcoming wedding where she will be making her friends Wedding cake. At a time when she should be surrounded by love and positivity her world comes crashing down around her and leaves her heartbroken and craving the comfort and support of those at the Hall sooner than planned. Spending so much time with friends and loved ones is just what she needs especially when she has important decisions to make but will she be lead by her head or her heart?


Emily was such a selfless character who lacked confidence and has had more than her fair share of life struggles. Greg was a character who I quickly took a dislike to due to his actions but as the storyline progressed and we find out a little more about him I found myself becoming a little more understanding but not accepting of his actions and I still wanted a positive outcome for him. I loved Emily’s best friend Beth and I can’t wait to read about her character more when I get my hands on the previous book in the series which I am lead to believes centres more on her and her partner.


The storyline does cover a number of delicate issues that many face in the real world from fertility to mental health issues and each of these topics were weaved into the storyline perfectly highlighting and bringing awareness without bringing the uplifting feel of the storyline down at the same time giving depth to the storyline.


Victoria Walters has such a n easy flow to her writing style that picks you up and sweeps you away from the first chapter and will take you on an emotional journey having you laughing one moment and bringing a lump to your throat in the next. One thing that is always strong in this authors novels is the feeling of love, support and kindness along with community spirit and this was all plentiful in this book leaving me with a warm cosy feeling as I close the last page.


I loved this storyline and the characters, I am pleased that I am not leaving the characters behind now that I can be reunited with them in the other book in the series.

Really enjoyed this book - Emily is a great lead character and brings reality to the book. While this is the 2nd book in the series, it can be read standalone. There’s sufficient recap to remind you of what happened in book 1 (or to round out the characters if you’ve not read it) but doesn’t give too much unnecessary detail.

The cast of characters is great - from bakery Molly who’s Emily’s boss and mentor, her best friend Beth who’s everything you want in a bestie, and the long-term, non-committal boyfriend Greg. Add in a bit of Scottish beauty (both the landscape and the local vicar) and you’ve got the ingredients for an enjoyable read.

A very easy and absorbing read. I didn’t want to put it down. It’s packed with realistic people with happy endings after lots of heartache...

I would happily read this book again and again! 5❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Emily’s life is about to turn upside down. She longs to start a family with her hot fireman boyfriend and start her own bakery. However upon finding out Greg has broken her trust more than once, she takes the opportunity to return to Scotland and help in the preparations for her friends wedding.

When she arrives she meets the villages hot now vicar and things become a little more interesting.

It was a delight to return to Glendale and hope to read another novel set amongst these lovely characters.

The second book in this series, this is the story of Emily, back at Glendale Hall for her friends wedding, and running away from her boyfriend in London after he cheats on her. Can she forgive him and take him back or is the trust gone forever. Adding to the confusion is Brodie and her feelings for him.

Great to catch up with the characters from the first book in the series too.