A sweet small town romance. This might be part of a series but don't worry if you, like me, haven't read the earlier books- this is fine as a standalone, Perfect for a low key HEA sort of read, Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC,

The Perfect Hideaway is the 3rd book in the series. Each book has a new romance story to dive into. Though some of the characters do appear in other books in the series, you can read each as a standalone. But, I do recommend you read each book.
I really enjoyed the romance aspect in the story. Having to choose between love and your own personal success? Which would you pick if you had to? Just a heartwarming read.
Thank you to my local library for this copy of The Perfect Hideaway. I sorry to say I missed the archive date due to illness. But, upon reading this wonderful story, I had to write a review on it.

Another fun, heartfelt and charming offering from Alys Murray.
This series is brilliant and unputdownable.

I loved everything about this book. It's beautifully written and reads like a Hallmark movie. I read this in one sitting.

The Perfect Hideaway by Alys Murray is the third book in the contemporary romance Full Bloom Farm series. The common thread of this series is the setting with each book of this series changing the main characters so they each contain their own full romance and could be read as a standalone if choosing to do so.

The first two books of this series featured two of the Anderson sisters whose family own the Full Bloom Farm so one would think book three would be the romance of the third sister, well it is, sort of. Annie Martin is the socialite sister of Luke Martin who fell in love with Harper Anderson and Annie has moved from L.A. to the small town of Hillsboro, Northern California to be with her brother and is now good friend’s with the Andersons. Annie is downright determined to find the last single sister, Rose, a match.

Annie’s attempts at matchmaking are not going as well the third time around however and Rose is not happy about it. In order to find more suitable men for Rose Annie decides she needs to enlist the help of her nemesis, the town reporter George Barnett. George has considered Annie a story in the past so Annie offers him an exclusive if he helps for a match for Rose. The more time Annie spends with George though the closer the two get now if only they can learn to trust one another.

I have actually followed the Full Bloom Farm series from the beginning and have gotten to know the characters quite well with Annie having already made an appearance in the earlier books. The characters and setting in this series are just so lovely and the romantic trope changes with each book to give a whole fresh way of introducing the characters into a relationship. Having enjoyed all of the series so far I’ll definitely be back for more in the future.

I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley.

A lovely, beautifully written story that focuses on a small-town and the romance that unfolds within it.
This is book three in the series, however you can definitely read this book as a standalone novel.

Annie is determined to help Rose find her true love, but when it quickly backfires, she enlists the help of George. However there is one problem - they simply don't ;like each other.

I really enjoyed this read from the start. The banter that was shared between the characters was fun and added extra layers to the story.

An enjoyable, beautifully written read. I loved it!.

Quite a cute book of small-town romances. I loved the earlier books, so I was eager to get into this one in between my thrillers. Book 3 in the series but each could be read as a standalone romance, the author provided enough backstory.
Annie wanted the eldest sister Rose to find her true love, but it backfired so she got George to help her out. But there was a problem, they didn't like each other. I loved their sarcastic banter, writing provided some laughs interspersed with the realities of their past life. There were enough emotions to make me get invested in the story and finish it in one sitting.
Overall, a sweet read.

I received an eARC of The Perfect Hideaway by Alys Murray from Bookouture and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!
4 stars! An easy feel-good romantic read with a small-town backdrop. Definitely recommend!

4.5 Stars

“What a fantastically small thing—to be seen, really seen, by someone, and not have that person run screaming in the other direction.” This, at the heart of it, is what Emma is about, no? Which is what makes The Perfect Hideaway such a gorgeous retelling of the beloved Austen story.

This book, like the lead character Annie herself, swooped in unexpectedly out of nowhere and said HI. WE WERE MEANT TO BE FRIENDS AND WE’RE GOING TO KNOW EACH OTHER FOREVER. And y’all, this is 1000% true. I loved the Full Bloom Farm series as a whole, but my heart will forever be with Annie and this final installment. I absolutely adored her character arc throughout this series and while you could probably read this book on its own, I’d recommend reading the first two to get the full Annie picture. It’s completely worth it. It felt like the first two books were just setting us up for Annie’s (and George’s) story and it felt right that this series should end with her.

3.5 Stars

The Perfect Hideaway is a quick, easy read – perfect for when you want a light, feel-good story where love triumphs in the end. This is the third book in the Full Bloom Farm series. I have not read the previous two, but I felt it worked well on its own merits.

Annie Martin is a social media influencer who has swapped her Los Angeles lifestyle for the quiet little town of Hillsboro in the northern part of the state. Going to great lengths to maintain her happy, successful façade, she runs full tilt into George Barnett, an investigative journalist, determined to reveal the “truth” about Annie and her brother Luke. What starts out as a clash of strong personalities mellows into friendship and then deepens into love over the course of the book. Not only do these two take risks in sharing their vulnerabilities around family, they also both have believed that they are unlovable and not worthy of meaningful relationships, pouring all their energies into their work. In that manner, the book is somewhat predictable, but nonetheless it is a heart-warming story.

My biggest issue was the pacing of the story line. The first half of the book is spent exploring Annie’s low self-esteem resulting in extreme codependent behavior. There are allusions to her hidden past, but it became a bit tedious after a while. Fortunately, the last half of the book has more depth in character development as the interactions between Annie and George become more authentic and realistic...even charming. All the characters in the book are likeable and relatable.

Based on this reading, I will definitely pursue the first two books in the series (The Magnolia Sisters and Sweet Pea Summer) to round out my understanding of the characters.

My thanks to the author, Bookouture and NetGalley for providing the opportunity to review a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

A sweet romance between Annie, a social influencer/matchmaker and George the local small town journalist. I believe I would have liked the story more had I read the 1st 2 books in the series, which I will go back and read now. I enjoyed this story. Thanks to the publisher and Net Galley for the opportunity to read the advance copy.

The Perfect Hideaway (previously titled The Wildflower Promises) is the 3rd book in the Full Bloom Farm series set in the picturesque small town of Hillsboro and this book focuses on Annie Martin and George Barnett.

Annie Martin has everything going for her. She's beautiful, rich and at the age of 25 years is a successful social media influencer. Plus, she loves matchmaking! After putting her matchmaking skills to successful use, for Harper (with her own brother Luke) and May Anderson, in the first two books, Annie now sets her sight on Rose the third Anderson sister; however, Rose proves tricky for Annie's skills as she isn't easily influenced by Annie's matchmaking efforts. George Barnett is a handsome journalist for the local paper who has had his mind set, for the past two years, to 'expose' the Martins truth as he is sure there is a dark, dirty secret hidden behind the siblings' success story. So when Annie comes to George with a proposition to help her out with the Rose issue, George agrees only if Annie gives him the scoop about herself and Luke.

This is a sweet, heartwarming, clean romance about two people who, outwardly, appear to be confident and charismatic but are infact quite insecure; they are both loners each hiding an individual secret; a secret they believe that, if brought to light, will make everyone they know dislike them completely. It is only by gradually getting to know each other, through a bit of fun, flirting, laughter and tears, that they both realise they might have more in common with each other and could be the 'soul mates' they have been searching for.

My thanks to NetGalley, the publisher Bookouture and the author Alys Murray for the e-Arc of the book. I haven't read the first two books of the series but it didn't affect my enjoying this third installment.

This is a Netgalley ARC review. All opinions are solely my own.

The Perfect Hideaway by Alys Murray is a sweet romance that definitely leaves the reader feeling light and happy. This is book 3 of the Full Bloom Farm series and I would recommend reading the books in order. There is some background that a stand alone reader would find confusing.

Annie is a friend of the Anderson sisters and she loves to meddle in their lives. She's an influencer and has a love to hate relationship with the town reporter, George. And honestly, could there be a name that screams nosy reporter better than George?? George is finagled into helping Annie with another of her "pet projects." Hijinks ensue and if this were a Hallmark movie I'd be all in for the entire two hours.

I'm hoping Alys Murray has one more book in the series for Rose Anderson. Fingers crossed.

Annie Martin with her looks, social media savvy, insta fame and brother who created an empire fell in love with the Andersons of Full Bloom Farm, as they did with her. Now with her brother away on his honeymoon with Harper, youngest sister May off traveling the world with her man Tom: Annie’s focus has now turned to Rose and finding her a man. One thing that Annie does hide is her deep-down insecurities – never feeling like she can ‘be herself’ and need others. That becomes her Achille’s heel here in this story.

George is a reporter for the local newspaper and determined to ‘bring down’ Annie’s brother Luke. For two years he’s chased down leads, trying to find the ‘dirt’ behind his empire. Annie just might be the ‘in’ he needs – and when he tries to get her to ‘open up’, he’s shut down just as quickly. But Annie is nothing if not resourceful, and agrees to an exclusive interview with her, if George helps her find a match for Rose.

These two are adorable together, even as neither really trusts the other fully. George is finding that Annie, just being her, brings light and smiles into his life, and he’s amazed at all of the ‘nevers’ she has experienced. From a first ‘date’ at a honky tonk bar to a miniature horse wedding, he’s falling hard for Annie, and he’s discovering that his desire to ‘uncover’ Luke’s business dealings and secrets is waning. Perfectly fitting into this series, we get some background on Rose, a bit about Annie’s secrets, see her magic work on other new people and finally find the happy ending that is so deserved for both Annie and George.

I received an eArc copy of the title from the publisher via NetGalley for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.

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I’ve fallen in love with Alys Murray’s enchanting and emotional small town romances and she is back with another wonderful story full of hope and heart that touched my heart and kept me entertained and engrossed until the very last word: The Perfect Hideaway.

Annie Martin has shaken off the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles and is thoroughly enjoying her new life in Hillsboro, Northern California, a small town where she truly feels like she belongs. The wonderful Anderson sisters have welcomed her with open arms and made her feel like she is one of their own and as the sisters all pair up, Annie thinks she can put her matchmaking skills to good use and find Rose the man of her dreams. Only thus far all of Annie’s match-making plans have been unmitigated disasters and when her latest attempt to pair Rose up ends up in a drenching, she realizes that it’s time to call in the big guns and enlists the help of local reporter and town grouch George Barnett. With his deep knowledge of all the town’s goings-on and his insight into the male psyche, George is sure to help Annie find Rose the man of her dreams. Only his help is going to come at a cost: a revealing exposé that details why Annie had swapped the bright lights of LA for small town life. Annie agrees, but does she know just what she has gotten herself into?

As the two begin to spend more and more time together, sparks soon start to fly between the two of them. Annie’s laugh and her joie de vivre and her gusto for match-making gladdens George’s heart and pretty soon, he begins to wonder whether rather than finding someone else the perfect mate, he has inadvertently ended up finding his own soulmate. Will George let down his guard and let Annie in? And will Annie find the courage to confess the secrets of her own past to a man who has come to mean the world to her?

Emotionally satisfying, engaging, heart-warming, witty and so utterly addictive I couldn’t put this book down, The Perfect Hideaway is another must-read contemporary romance by Alys Murray. George and Annie are two wonderful characters readers cannot help but warm to and fall in love with and their witty repartee, zingy banter and touching romance is sure to enchant and delight.

A superb tale of second chances, new beginnings and falling in love when you least expect it, Alys Murray’s The Perfect Hideaway is romantic escapism at its finest and fans of Jill Shalvis and Susan Mallery who haven’t discovered her wonderful small town romances yet, what on earth are you waiting for?

Favorite Quotes:

Looking at him was like catching sight of lightning striking an electrical grid. All sparks.

Her nameplate was actually covered in masking tape, and upon that was written Mynette Chen— Administrative Assistant/ Professional Badass.

I really didn’t think it was possible to be as dumb as you look, but here you are, proving it every time we speak.

If I ever felt real, I don’t even think I’d recognize myself.

Men are like ice cream. Nice to have, but not necessary for your overall health and happiness.

Man, I have to edit all of your work and you’ve been sending me more spelling errors than a kindergartener trying to write Faust.

What a fantastically small thing—to be seen, really seen, by someone, and not have that person run screaming in the other direction. But, like most small and beautiful things in this world, it was so rare.


My Review:

This was a sweet hybrid of enemies to lovers/small-town/contemporary romance/women’s fiction tale that was chaste enough for my elderly mother’s book club and still kept me entertained. I was expecting the primary focus to be placed the last Anderson sister but was surprised to see her placed in a secondary role. The main characters were at odds and distrustful of each other and wielded sharp banter and took witty and snarky bites at each other most of the way through. Although, they began to see a different side of each other after they called a truce and struck a deal to collaborate on a personal project, with humorous and amorous results that both were resisting. George was using Annie to get information for a story, and being a journalist, he did not welcome or want to acknowledge any “inconvenient feelings,” snort.

The writing was easy to follow, well balanced between emotive and amusing, and teased and prodded my curiosity to learn the buried secrets and private shame that was plaguing Annie. I wasn’t on the bus for team George until the last few chapters, but he finally managed to win me over once he pulled his head from his nether regions, sometimes men deserve a little foot action to assist with the dislodging and I would have eagerly volunteered ;) I admired and coveted Mynette Chen's clever nameplate and am busy making plans to create a similar one for myself.

Hopeful and happy. Flirty and fun. Alys Murray’s sweet small town romances will touch your heart and make you smile. This is the third book in the Full Bloom Farm series, but it can without a doubt be read as a standalone. Annie loves to make other people happy. Now that she has successfully made a love match for sisters Harper and May it is their oldest sister Rose’s turn. But Rose is not a willing participant in Annie’s matchmaking shenanigans. Not to mention that Annie seems to only set up Rose with her mortal enemies. Annie needing a little more insight into the small town dynamics Annie bribes news reporter George to help her out. George agrees only because he is convinced that there is a story to be told about Annie and her wealthy brother Luke.

This was a whimsical enemies to lovers story. Both Annie and George were likable characters with tragic passs. I loved their chemistry, their banter, and their tender moments. I was really hoping they could both put down their walls and find love. This was a delightful story that just made me feel good!

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*** Big thank you to Bookouture for my gifted copy of this book. All opinions are my own. ***

This is the third book in this series which is based in the small town of Hillsboro in Northern California. It is here that the Anderson sisters live and they have welcomed Annie Martin into their lives, though her matchmaking can get a bit much at times as she's so obvious about it all. However, with two of the three sisters now married, there's only Rose left for her to work her magic for . . . . and Rose isn't going to be quite as easy!

Annie is also lonely as her brother is off on honeymoon. That's why she decides to involve George Barnett, he's a local reporter who really wants to dish the dirt on her and her brother, so bribery to get him to help works well. Actually, maybe it works too well? As these two adversaries try to control everything around them, getting to know each other actually breaks down their personal barriers and mutual attraction grows between them. Can they learn to trust and love each other or will her secrets and his drive to find the story get in the way?

This is an enemies to lovers romance with great characters and plenty of surprises along the way. Annie is so insecure in her friendships and self belief whilst George just doesn't trust anyone. They make a great if reluctant team and the growth of their relationship, complete with interference from others, make this a very bumpy journey with so many obstacles to be overcome en route. It is a heartwarming addition to the series and definitely showed a different side to Annie from how she was portrayed in earlier books. I can't wait to read Rose's story and catch up on what has happened to her sisters and Annie in future.

I requested and was gifted a copy of this book and this is my honest review after choosing to read it.

I love this series and was happy to read the story of Annie and George.
There are some story you don’t you need to read because I thought I was going to read a heartwarming and uplifting story, laugh and and root for the characters. The story is heartwarming and uplifting, it made me laugh and root for the characters but it also moved me to tears because it’s the story of two hurt and lonely people who meet and change their life.
What I didn’t expect was to be me moved to tears by their solitude and their need to meet someone special.
Annie and George are two great characters, well thought and realistic. Their sufferance and their personality are well described and you cannot help loving them and feeling for them.
Even when you are laughing at their antics or appreciating the lovely setting and the humour.
This is book is perfect for any Hallmark movie lover but there are multiple layers that makes it more complex than what I expected.
I strongly recommend it because it’s an excellent read.
Many thanks to Bookouture and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine

Loved reading this book. Annie is known for being a matchmaker but could someone be doing the same to her. I highly recommend this book.