I loved this story from the beginning to the end. Converting an old station into a boutique hotel in a quiet village was always going to be difficult I imagined. This was a lovely story of tenacity and a beautifully constructed story. A real feel good book which made me smile and at times laugh out loud and left me with a lump in my throat at times. I never wanted it to end. Excellent.

Now that Emma's little sister is all grown up and moving away, she realises she isn't needed as much; this allows her to open her eyes to who is taking advantage of her.

When an opportunity opens up, with an old school friend, what has she got to lose? But, will leaving somewhere she has known for so long allow her to explore this new adventure, or will she have cold feet before she can truly let someone else in?

A romance that was simple and sweet. This novel had a lot of description, making sure the reader didn't miss out on anything that was happening; but, some of the characters were frustrating and annoying.

Dougie was a waster, of course, he had to go! (I knew someone like this, so maybe that's why I felt so personally irked by him).
But the relationship between Emma and Tia I also found irritating, but that was due to the narrative; however, this novel shows that friends can still be formed.

Overall this novel was an okay read.


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Tilly Tennant books always warm my heart.
A really gorgeous story which I devoured over a rainy weekend. It drew me in and I couldn’t put it down.
Emma had lost her Mum when she was little and had been caring for everyone ever since rather than thinking of number one. Her little sister was off to pastures new with a new dream job and Emma had always felt like the boring one with her mundane job and sponging boyfriend. A chance meeting with an old schoolfriend sparks a chain of events that takes her to Dorset.
The blurb tells you it’s to turn the old station into a hotel, but my gosh it was a huge project.
The girls rent a cottage in the delightful village of Honeymoon. It really is a beautiful setting and I imagined I was there with them. Some contractors let them down and a couple of local brothers step in to help out. The pace of life is slower than back home, and there is so much work to do. Aiden, one of the brothers, is on friendly terms with Emma and they go on some lovely strolls around the area where he tells her tall stories from the past. She’s never quite sure whether they’re true or not though!
It really is a lovely book, with great village characters and lovely friends.
I thoroughly recommend it.
Thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for the review copy in which I give my honest opinion.

Couldn’t put this down once it got going. It took a little while to get to the point in the story when Emma and Tia leave to start on their new venture. I did find Emma a bit negative at times and felt that she could have been a bit more positive about their project. If you want a book for when sitting in the sun then this is the one. Really easy summer read.

A good story, some good characters but bizarre time line. It drags at the start and just as you begin to sink into the story it rushes through everything and ends .

What would you do when you have a job you hate, but need to hold on to? And what about that boyfriend who gives you more grieve than you can handle and treats you like the servant? Would you stay and see your happiness slip through your fingers or would you put you first and make a u-turn?

Honeymoon Station... This must be the most romantic sounding destination people can travel to. It has a luxurious sound to it too in my opinion, but it's nothing more than a cute, quiet little village. Maybe that's just what the doctor ordered to put your mind at ease again. 

You have a new challenge to look forward to and you really want it to succeed. Romance is the last thing on your mind. When Cupid decides to interfere, you can struggle and fight him, but eventually you understand that he really looks out for you this time and gives you a man worth his weight in gold. 

The main character is Emma. She always has put other people's wishes and needs first until she decides enough is enough. When she feels like when some people still treat her like she doesn't matter, she's hurt and that's totally understandable, but sometimes I have the feeling she does not see the good around here either because she is too busy protecting herself. Once she let's go a bit more, things start to change as well.

I really enjoyed this story. It's slow paced in the beginning, but it picks up afterwards. 4 stars

Thank you, Tilly Tennant and Bookouture

This book is like a breathing space where the protagonist escaped from her old life to enter something new. She's like entering a new chapter of her life and this time, she's doind it for herself and not for others.

Emma spent her whole life caring for her dad and younger sister. She did not have much time to put herself first. Her family is always the first priority. Even her so-called fiancé, took advantage from her. Dorset is a good choice for her. I even searched the place to get my mind started with imagining the place while reading it.

The Hotel at Honeymoon Station is something much more than a romance novel. It is about finding your true happiness and living your best life. It has a huge message about caring for yourself and it is not being selfish. Self-love is what is best. Love yourself first.

Overall, this book is really great. A quick read. And a lot of other amazing characters that made this book feel so much complete!

Emma is unhappy with her life. She hates her job, her fiancé takes her for granted and her sister moves away. After her fiancé tells her a lie she can’t get over, she packs up and moves away to flip a train station into a hotel with an old classmate.

I don’t really have much to say about this story honestly. It wasn’t good but it wasn’t bad. I’ll have to admit that the beginning of this story is extremely slow and I struggled to get past Emma’s lack of respect for herself. She let everyone walk all over her and treat her like a doormat for 30% of the book... I did like how realistic the story was however, that means nothing if there’s no chemistry. Emma and Aiden’s relationship came across as more platonic than romantic and that was disappointing considering the fact that I was expecting a heartwarming romance.

A happy-go-lucky sunshiney novel. This was so uplifting and enjoyable. A novel about following your dreams - which is what we could all do with right now!

Emma is stuck in a rut and living with an uncaring fiancé when she meets an old school friend Tia. This leads to her finally putting herself first following her dreams. Perfect for anyone who has ever been tempted to take a leap of faith and follow a dream.

Thank you NetGalley, Tilly Tennant and Bookouture for the ARC of The Hotel at Honeymoon Station. This is my personal review.
Thank you, Tilly Tennant, for another great read! This time when I opened the book you took me to a little village called Honeymoon.
Emma needs a change in her life and Honeymoon was where she would find it. Her friend Tia had a rundown train station she wants to turn into a boutique hotel. Emma decided it was a chance she willing to take with her friend. They have no experience with a renovation, but they find two brothers who are handymen.
I enjoyed the friendships, location and the renovation process and this combination made for a very pleasant read for me.

Fed up and frustrated, Emma is sick of feeling like a doormat. So when old school friend Tia mentions she wants to buy a rundown railway station in the village of Honeymoon in Dorset, Emma decides to become her partner and help her renovate it into a boutique hotel. With hunky builders Aiden and Blake on hand to help, can Emma and Tia make their dream come true?

Lovely book. Lovely Characters. A warmhearted entertaining read.

I am a big fan of Tilly Tennant but I found this very slow. I loved the idea of Tia and Emma renovating the hotel. With out spoiling it you knew how the love element would turn out. Sidneywas a good character and I loved how they got him on side. It was nice how Emma learned how to trust again. Her x Dougie was a lazy so so. The sister bond was good

Tilly Tennant writes the sweetest books. She is great at creating an atmosphere that anyone would like to live in. In The Hotel at Honeymoon Station, Emma runs into old high school acquaintance Tia, who is just coming off a divorce. Similarly, Emma is in a terrible relationship and is miserable at her job. She has almost spent a good portion of time comparing herself and sacrificing herself for her little sister. Tia is thinking about restoring this old station in Dorset and Emma decides to throw caution to the wind and joins her. Of course, the villagers aren't happy when newcomers come to town! The ladies meet two handymen brothers and they hit it off with their perspective matches. There is an accident on the job site and Emma is faced with some news and a decision to make!
This was a lovely read that was heartwarming and made me a little jealous because I love renovations and fresh starts!!

I adore a Tilly Tennant book, jumping into one always feels like you’re about to take a really great trip with good people.
This was another absolute pleasure to read. Beautiful

I really enjoyed this cute, sweet story of two friends who take a gamble on life, love, and an abandoned train station in a quaint little village as they manifest their dream to create a boutique hotel.

Both Tia and Emma are engaging, likable characters as are the townspeople we meet along the way. While some bristle and rebel at the attempt to renovate the old train station, we find ourselves absorbed in their story and rooting for their success all the way.

Loved this little book and thank NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

Just finished this journey with Emma, Tia, the Ronson brothers and the Honeymoon inhabitants. Where to start? The writing flows smoothly and easily, so the reading experience is pleasant. You find yourself 20% through the book in the blink of an eye.

I related to Emma on some points, particularly the fact that despite doing more or less everything by the books, she still didn’t feel like she had achieved anything. That missing feeling of fulfillment is quite familiar, and seeing Emma stepping out of her comfort zone was empowering.

Now to be perfectly honest, the indications at Aidan/Emma’s relationship scared me at first, because it’s hinted at very heavily and early on. Fortunately, it turned out great from their very first exchange. Their dynamic seemed natural and they were both quite endearing!

Aidan was a nice and sweet character. Same for Emma’s aunt and her sister, Elise: their relationship was heartwarming. I was more lukewarm on Tia, who was sometimes a bit too much for me to handle.

The ending was adorable, even if a bit “rushed” considering the difference in the time treatment (compared to the beginning of the book— we went from a day by day story to sudden jumps in months). The last 10% were very sweet and made me grin a lot. Even good old Sid made me laugh in the end!

Now, onto the things that bothered me, hence the 3 stars rating.

First, the toxic relationship between Dougie and Emma. He is, as the blurb states, a complete manipulative and disrespectful douche bag she should have dumped way sooner. But her way of monitoring him felt a bit weird— even if “understandable” given the context. Still, I guess having to unhealthily monitor your partner means there must have been clear enough red flags to put an end to that relationship before it took such proportions... So that made me a bit uncomfortable, but fortunately this only concerns the beginning of the story— and that’s a very personal feeling!

Another major bother for me was some of Emma’s weird/annoying reactions, verging on a childish stubbornness and a tendency to be quite judgmental. I was hoping for it to be part of her character development but unfortunately, it remained that way most of the book, to the point it became irritating. I am a super stressed and anxious person myself, but even while trying to be understanding, there were countless times I just wanted to tell Emma to CHILL OUT a little. She did, eventually. At the very, very end of the book.

I do understand that Emma is really insecure and used to being deceived, manipulated and betrayed. Her constant pessimism is almost a defense mechanism at this point. Unfortunately, it ended up starting to actually wear me down— which was a bit underwhelming considering I was expecting a feel-good story.

So these two points are my main criticisms. That being said, it was an overall pleasant read.

Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for this ARC!

Emma decides her life isn't how she expected it to turn out so bites the bullet and plans to renovate an old railway station into a hotel with her old school friend Tia
Whilst in honeymoon and the station taking more than they bargained for Emma has many conflicting thoughts as to whether she has done the right thing but she sticks at it has the most amazing results
A lovely read thoroughly enjoyable and loved the characters and the setting

This was a good one! It was slow to start but definitely picked up a bit towards the end. Also- the cover art is gorgeous.

Emma leaves a life that is not ideal for her and moves to a village called Honeymoon to help her friend turn the old train station into a hotel. Once there, she learns secrets that make her question if she has made the right decision to move there. This beautiful book, Tilly Tennant’s The Hotel at Honeymoon Station, is about taking chances in life.