Lovely to be back at The Potting Shed & becoming reacquainted with familiar characters and meeting new ones. I did find a couple of the plot lines a bit too far-fetched, and the idea of someone going on an extended, open-ended cruise felt somewhat contrived in order to have the plot of Maddie being solely responsible for running The Potting Shed. However, this apart, the book is enjoyable with interesting plot lines featuring several characters, with three relationships playing out on the pages, independently but intersecting at The Potting Shed.
A good book for Autumn, a story that will warm your heart as the leaves turn & the temperature falls.

This is the third in the series, although I haven't read any of the previous books it can be read as a standalone.
The Potting Shed is a quaint garden centre with a lovely cafe run by Jo whose mother Iris is in a care home with dementia.
Ivan runs the cheese stall and soon has his eye on newcomer Bella.
Sarah runs a B&B with Jo and also helps out at the centre.
This was a lovely uplifting read. A cast of lovely characters (except Tristan) and in a great location.
Would definitely read more by this author.
Many thanks to Aria and Aries for the invitation to read in return for an honest review.

This book was a real cozy read! It's not the first book in the series but I could catch up quickly with who everyone is. It might have been even cozier if I'd known the characters ahead of time! Maddie runs The Potting Shed-a gardening center in her late father's house in England with an attached coffee shop/cafe. The story is told from multiple POVs and the reader gets invested in all of their stories. Maddie's storyline in this book is how to deal with running the center somewhat alone as her boyfriend has taken a job out of town and her sister embarks on a weeks' long cruise. Jo in the coffee shop was an interesting character along with his best friend Sara. Sara runs the local AirBnB (more of what I'd think of a b and b as she provides breakfast). Ivan who sells cheese alongside the coffee shop and Belle who comes to work in the coffee shop were really sweet characters. Much was made of Ivan's age and aching joints-he was in his early 50's so this seemed a little off for me? Other than that, a really sweet read. I'd be happy to read more about these characters.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in return for my honest review.

I have been enjoying the Potting Shed series and this one didn't disappoint. Maddie and Sabi reopen the garden shop in this series and this one is as enjoyable as the previous books. I enjoyed that this is not just about reopening the shop but about the people, the community and the relationships.

The characters are great, the story enjoyable and entertaining and the length of the book is perfect. I enjoyed every minute of this story and look forward to the next one.

Thank you NetGalley and Aria & Aries for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.

I loved being back at The Potting Shed. Seeing Maddie and Ed navigate real life issues, long distance relationships, and an unhappy working environment. I loved how they supported each other, and Maddie’s ramblings to her fern and Florrie show me that I’m not that whack a doodle myself as I do those things! I liked the added touch as she still hears and feels her dad and he helps guide her.

Belle and Ivan and her two boys were as n interesting dynamic and I enjoyed how Ivan listened to her concerns and found a way to be a calm and positive influence in her son.

Sara and Jo are an interesting couple, they each have a fairly unique set of issues, but they are still drawn to each other. Watching them fall out over Tristan and seeing Sara learn more about herself was interesting. I was heartbroken for Jo when his mum passed but so touched at the fantastic response everyone gave to pulling together for her wake.

I really hope we get to see them all again, a wedding at the potting shed maybe?

I would like to thank Head of Zeus Publishing, Netgalley and Jenny Kane for the E ARC of this book. This is the 3rd book in the Potting Shed series.
The potting shed is doing well and Maddie and Sabi are thinking of ways to give back to the community for all the support they have had over the year. Just as they are making decisions Sabi and Henry get the opportunity of a lifetime and with Maddie’s blessing they take it. This leaves Maddie and her boyfriend Ed not only in charge of the potting, but also responsible to Maddie’s niece Jem – when she is not at boarding school.
With Sabi away they are a bit short handed and everyone is doing their best to help as much as possible. They really need someone to help in the café part time and they find their perfect candidate but will she be able to start after all? Jem as also come up with the idea that they could use the café as a dementia café one day a week and have people from the care home close by come in.
Add to this an supposed old University friend of Ed’s (Tristain) turns up and takes a liking to Sara. Is he really interested or just after her money? This also puts a big strain on Sara and Jo’s relationship. Will Maddie end up loosing staff?
I enjoyed being back in the potting shed but Tristain really spoilt the over all pleasure of my reading. He was such an awful character that it detracted from my enjoyment, which was a shame. I do however look forward to reading what happens next at the potting shed.

this is the 3rd book in the series, you can read it as a stand alone. I think it would be better to read the first two books, as the characters are easier to follow. very sweet book.

I've been looking forward to the latest instalment of the Potting Shed story for so many reasons, but mainly because the cast of characters is so diverse that I was intrigued to see not only the next stage in the lives of the main characters, but also who would be introduced in the next book. I can't say too much about the next relationship because it would give away too much of the plot, but suffice to say it didn't disappoint and it felt particularly poignant reading one set of characters think about the reasons why they shouldn't get together, because it was a very similar situation to the one my parents found themselves in. I know that they didn't always find it easy, but they made it work beautifully and I was desperate for the characters to do the same. Even the 'baddie' of the book is completely three-dimensional and a part of me still felt sorry them when they were unmasked at the end. Their upbringing forged them into who they are to a large extent and the only thing that made me less sympathetic was that through the Potting Shed team they were given the chance to reform and didn't take it. I do think this is one of the real strengths of Jenny's writing more generally as well - she has a real understanding of the depth of human emotions and the psychology of how people react to things and consequently, her characters never feel as though they are anything but real, living, breathing, people and this is why readers come back again and again to her books.

Possibly the most telling thing about my reading of this book is that two of my favourite characters weren't in it. I knew they weren't going to be and because I loved them so much in the first two, I wondered if I was going to enjoy this one as much without them. I can honestly say that as soon as I started reading it, I completely forgot that they were missing from the action. The other thing that really stuck with me when I closed the book was the relationship between Jo and his mum and Jo's continuing struggle with who he is (this is a massive oversimplification and I think it would be much fairer to clarify that it's Jo's understandable fear of how people will react to him, rather than his struggle. It is other people's problem, not his.) I loved that we were able to see how Jo's mum's reaction to being told he was male had given him the stability and confidence he needed to just be himself. So often in fiction we see trans characters being rejected, scorned, mocked or portrayed as little more than a victim and I LOVE that in this series we have a flawed, but utterly likeable character who is accepted by those closest to him. That's not to say it's all sunshine and roses - there is a healthy dose of reality scattered throughout the series, shown through different characters and how they behave towards Jo - but at its heart, it's a positive message and for me personally, it was important to show that many parents do indeed love their children unconditionally. As they rightly should.

In so many ways, this series is quite a departure from traditional books in this genre, which is precisely why I like it so much. However, Jenny still manages to stick to enough of the conventions to keep the story attractive to more conventional romance audiences and I admire the delicate balancing act she's achieved.

Let's see what Book 4 brings!

I always look forward to the latest installment of this series, each time I fly through them, completely wrapped up in the community and loving family the potting she'd has created.
I adore the mix of characters, the very real issues the book covers and also the age ranges of the characters means there is something every reader can resonate with and enjoy.
I was particularly impressed with the storyline covering parenting with a neurodivergent child. It was very accurate, but the way the author showed with a bit of understanding things can be better.
I adore this series a d I'm really hoping to see what christmas at the potting shed will look like!

This is the latest of the Potting Shed series and it doesn't disappoint.
With a familiar cast of characters, and a few new ones, I quickly settled in for a good read.
The Potting Shed is beginning to feel like a real place that I'd like to visit!

Misty mornings at the potting shed is the first book that I have read by the author and it definitely won't be the last.
I absolutely loved this book and the cosy autumn feels throughout the book. It had everything that I could want in a romance novel and more. I highly recommend it and can't wait to read more by the author.
❤️ Thank you to netgalley and the author/publisher for my arc ebook copy of the book in exchange for a honest review.

Third book in The Potting Shed series.

With business blooming (pun intended) and the Forget Me Not cafe growing ever more popular, Maddie and the gang overcome sadness and jealousy to welcome some new members to the team.

In this book we get to see more of Sara and are introduced to Belle and her two boys and a new character (who I truly hope doesn't make any further appearances) upsets the apple cart.

As always the book has you feeling part of the team and I can't wait for book 4.

This was my first Potting Shed book and, although it was tricky at first, I was definitely able to read it as a standalone. There are references to things that I suspect happened in the first few books, and it was nice to dive into the characters and their strong friendships. If I had read the previous books prior to this, I would probably have a stronger bond in these characters and be more invested in them.

I found the multiple POVs interesting as it's something I haven't encountered frequently before. The characters were all different in their own way and it was lovely to see their character progression throughout the story. I particularly enjoyed the LGBT representation and would have loved to see more of that! The different activities of the Potting Shed sounded wonderful, and the community feeling was cozy and comforting.

The story was tricky to follow as it hopped from many POVs and I would have preferred to just read the story from one set of characters - however, that is just my personal preference. Because of this writing style, there also wasn't a lot of plot. It's very much following the everyday lives of these characters with a lot of dialogue and little actually happening. There was some central conflict, but it relied on miscommunication. I don't prefer the miscommunication trope, however if that's something you don't mind then this book will rate higher for you!

All in all, a lovely book with a cozy community feeling and will easily rate higher for other readers.

I enjoyed catching up with Maddie and the gang at the Potting Shed. The story continues with all the old characters and a few new ones too. It is well written and flows nicely. I love that it is set in Devon and near where I live too, with real places that I can identify with. Though if you don't know the area it certainly won't matter because everything is well described.

The characters are all very likeable and supportive, with the exception of one new addition. I like that they are so supportive of each other, understanding and tolerant of differences, if only the world was really like this.

This is the third story in the Potting Shed series and followed nicely from the first two. I think you could probably read it as a standalone book but it's nice to have the background of the characters. If you are looking for a nice, easy romance/family/friends story, then this series is worth picking up.

This books feels like a cup of warm tea.
Very cozy!
I have not read the first few books in this series, but after reading this one I am looking forward to picking those up as well! I enjoyed the setting and characters quite a bit, and Jenny Kane’s writing style was pleasant to read! Overall, a good read and I would recommend!
Thank you to Net Galley and Aria & Aries for the arc in exchange for an honest review!

I really need to learn that "I'm just going to read a few chapters" of a Jenny Kane book always becomes "I couldn't put it down and read it all in one day". I have loved this series from the beginning and it continues to deliver heart-felt and sweet stories. I have loved how this series shows that it wasn't just all about surviving the opening of BIG but all of the work that needs to go into keeping the Potting Shed open and thriving. And could there be a better, cuter, more supportive couple than Maddie and Ed? I absolutely love how they support one another and are true partners in everything. I will admit that I kind of missed Sabi in this book. Which shows how much development her character has been given since I wasn't a big fan of hers through much of the first book. Sara and Jo are such complicated and well developed characters. I love that Jo's identity never feels forced - he just is who he is. And learning more about Sara was really great. I wished these two characters would have just sat down and had an open conversation about all of their fears and feelings - it would have saved them both so much turmoil later. And Sara is such a better person than me - I never would have given Tristan the time of day after some of the things he said (both to her and Ed). He was the perfect example of the type of person who you can give a second chance to, but should keep in mind your first impression of them. I really liked that Sara stood up for herself and solved this particular issue by herself rather than needing Jo or anyone else to save her. The parts with Jo's mom were also really well done and sometimes brought a little tear to my eyes. The newest relationship in the series between Belle and Ivan was also really sweet. He was so good with her sons, especially Milo. I really can't wait to see what happens next at the Potting Shed!

Oh my, this book gave me such warm and fuzzy feelings! The friendships, love and community carring is literally the backbone of this story and it means everything! I will reread this again. I loved it. And the thought of a dementia Cafe is genius! This needs to happen!
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This is a third book in a series, but that didn't really make anything confusing her out of place. It does spoil if you have it previously, read any of the other books which I hadn't. But it was really fun to jump in to a group of friends that really knew each other.

This book definitely had moments where it was incredibly sad, but it was also uplifting and very sweet.

All in all it was a very comforting read. And it definitely gives autumn vibes.

I received a free copy of, Misty Mornings at The Potting Shed, by Jenny Kane, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This is the third book in the Potting Shed series. I liked reading about old friends especially Maddie and Ed, but I did not like newbie Tristan at all. This was a pretty good series having the potting shed and then opening a cafe is a lot of work for Maddie and her friends but they pull it off.

Unfortunately I haven't read the first two books of the series. However, the author tells or hints about the main characters' backstories so I think this third instalment can be read as a standalone, too.
I love reading about close-knit communities, and the people at The Potting Shed sounded like a big, happy family, so it was lovely to spend time with them.
My only objection is that there seemed to be too many sub-plots, too many romantic interests.
Still, I spent some enjoyable hours with the book and I can recommend it to anyone who likes lovely people and romances.