Joining Hebbleswick's Scrabble club is about to change Jo's life . A very enjoyable rom com, whether you are a scrabble player or not. A totally different story, showing the change in Jo's life, increasing her self confidence and self esteem. Wonderful reading.

Absolutely brilliant book. Having read Jennifer's first book I knew we were in for a treat. Basing the story round a board game is a unique and clever idea. I look forward to Jennifer Page's next book.

Jo Knox divorced and in her mid thirties is living in a small town called Hebbleswick in West Yorkshire.
Jo’s hobby and passion in life is the board game Scrabble.
Jo is new to living in Hebbleswick, she is lonely, she needs some new friends and company.

A very enjoyable easy fun read, it does exactly as intended and hits the feel good factor.
It addresses bullying but in a sensitive way.
A bunch of mainly likeable characters with a few bad apples thrown into the mix, such is life.
I look forward to reading future books from this author.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Publisher for an advanced e-book copy. Opinions about the book are entirely my own.

Very well written , a fun story based on the game of Scrabble but with a good storyline to go with it. This is a book that you won't want to put down. 5 Stars.

Thanks to Netgalley, author and publisher for this ARC

Jo and Razz were lovely interesting characters and I enjoyed reading about their journey. They were explored and developed well with great writing.

I loved the tiny village setting - so cute!

As mentioned in the blurb, I love how much scrabble plays a part in this book, it’s so nice to see representation of all different hobbies and games not always seen in books!

There are some deeper topics covered too but they’re done in a good way.

There were also a few twists throughout the story which were great and kept things interesting!

A lovely enjoyable romance read I’d recommend to others.

I enjoyed Jennifer's first book so I thought I'd give this a go. I just couldn't get into it. I'm sorry to say the main character is annoying especially the whole how much certain words in scrabble are.

Having read already read a book by this author was keen to read this, her latest. The beautiful book cover drew me in, with a storyline involving the ancient game of scrabble what’s not to like. Once again a great read.

“Love Letters on Hazel Lane” by Jennifer Page. This is the second book I’ve read by this author and what can I say other than I loved it and read in one day. The setting of a tiny village called Hebbleswick sounded like just my cup of tea, I could picture it especially as I have visited small villages in England. It had everything you could want in a story friendship, community and love. I adored Razz and how he seemed to really like Jo but they both had insecurities getting in the way.

I found the characters to be well developed, and multi-dimensional. It’s a great follow up to The Boardgame Cafe , and I can’t wait to pick up the authors next book!

I will definitely read other books by this author.


I requested and received an advance reader copy of this book from Aria and Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

The allure of this book, thanks to its cover and title, was instantaneous for me. Although Jennifer Page's debut novel remains untouched on my shelf after this Hazel Lane journey, it's next on my reading list.
Jo, a scrabble enthusiast makes her way to Hebbleswick after bidding farewell to her shared apartment with her bestie, Gemma. She decides to re-enter the dating scene, but after a series of questionable encounters, she finds herself on a date with the equally awkward Dr. Ras. However, their budding connection takes a nosedive when Dr. Ras' fear of heights is laid bare. She wonders if it's all worth it and if should she just give up on dating altogether!
Jo then stumbles upon the local scrabble scene, where she discovers Dr. Ras is steering the ship. Could this be Jo's sought-after "scrabble tribe"?
As Jo sets upon organising a community Scrabble festival, you will wonder if these two Scrabble enthusiasts manage to figure out the dating puzzle and spell out a happy ending.
The narrative flows seamlessly, offering a charming story with characters so relatable they could be your next-door neighbours. Love Letters on Hazel Lane doesn't shy away from delving into darker themes, addressing bullying and coercive control, which adds a compelling layer of complexity and depth to the tale.
In essence, if you're in the mood for a heartfelt journey filled with highs, lows, and a sprinkle of triple-word scores, Hazel Lane is your next literary destination.

I was first attracted to this book because I love Scrabble, and when I realized this book had something to do with the board game I was instantly in love. And I have to admit I was attracted by the beautiful cover.
The book tells us about Jo, a woman who struggles with self-esteem, abusive relationships, and her love life in general. She decides to move to a little village near Manchester, where she works in Pop! productions, that turns out to be a toxic environment for her. When she moves to Hebblesick she meets Razz in a dating app. After a first date that turns out rather fun for Jo but not so much for Razz, they go their separate ways, until they find themselves in the same scrabble club, and have to organize a scrabble festival together, where love will sprout.

To begin with, the characters were pretty well written, because they had real problems they needed to overcome, and I think readers would like the characters to resonate with them. As well, I've loved Jo's journey to become more confident and leave the toxic people that were in her life. Another thing that I've liked where some of the little plot twists in the story, I didn't see most of them coming, and that's a really difficult thing to do in a romance book, that tends to have a much simpler plot than other genres such as fantasy.
Lastly, the most important thing that I liked is that it was scrabble-themed. As a board game lover, this was a game changer and it was really unique.

However, there are things I do not like that much. For instance, the miscommunication between the main characters. At some points it was utterly frustrating that they didn't express what they were feeling when it was obvious, I get that's necessary for the story to develop but I don't usually like that trope.

With that being said, I've really enjoyed the book, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a good romance book, especially if you are into board games. As well, I would like to thank the author, the publishers, and net galley for allowing me to read it.

I loved this heartfelt read! Loosely connected to her previous novel, this is also fine to read as a standalone book. Our heroine Jo is obsessed by Scrabble and is tired of being trod on by various people, be it at work or by her ex-husband. When she joins the local Scrabble club it takes her life in a direction she could never have foreseen!

First and foremost I want to thank net galley for providing me with an e book arc to review this! As well as a massive thank you to the author.

I began reading this and felt it was slow and I couldn’t really get into it however I kept going there was something that I kept coming back to this book for and oh my I found jt. It was a beautiful story of not only finding love but friendship and the exploration of herself. This book honestly just felt like a hug and quite a cosy read.

If you’re looking for a read that’s just a cosy book as well as just one when you need something to read this is perfect as well really randomly but I feel like this would be such an amazing book to take on holiday because to me it just gave those relaxing vibes!

Overall I did enjoy this book it wasn’t my favourite but I did enjoy it, I gave it 3 stars!

I absolutely adore this series, and I love how it interconnected with the little board game cafe ( no spoilers or huge aspects, but it's nice to make the connections), so do yourself a favour and read both.

Jo and Ras were absolutely amazing, and I loved the banter/scrabble between them. Their meet-cute was one of my favourite parts.

Everything was so well thought out, and Jo's word scores were fascinating.

Jo's growth as a person (character) and how she came upon her own, I was thrilled she found her way and healed in the process. Ras's own growth, and boost in confidence made them such a cute couple.

I can't wait for the next in this series!

This book, for me was personal. I found Jo so relatable, the feelings you're left with when you come out of an abusive relationship were so accurately portrayed. The lack of self worth, the 'why me' thoughts, the awkwardness, following all the way through to the empowerment of gaining it back. This book has humour, emotion, struggles, love and of course, Scrabble! I was gripped by this book and it was what I would describe as a real comfort book. I felt so pleased for Jo when she started gaining friends and confidence, courage and self worth and of course Razz! I was rooting for those two! I have read the little board game cafe which is this authors first book and as much as both can be read as stand alones, I would highly recommend reading that first because again, it's a brilliant story and a real comfort. The way the characters come back into this story brought me such joy! Even just as 'background' characters, I found myself smiling at the mention of them.
I would give this more than 5 stars if I could, just for how relatable and exquisitely written it was. It's definately a book I'll purchase and re-read. I loved it!

What a lovely book this is!
I absolutely love the game Scrabble so to base the story around this, made it so lovely and enjoyable to read.
The characters are so warm and feel so genuine that it just made me want the best for them.
I’m really pleased I requested this from Netgalley because it’s been a really light and enjoyable read.

Perfect for lovers of the game Scrabble, Love Letters on Hazel Lane by Jennifer Page tells a story about two people who love Scrabble and met through a dating app.

Summary: Joanne "Jo" Knox has always dated the wrong guys. She moves to Hebbleswick and decides to give dating one last chance with a fun twist: she shall only date men whose names scored highly in Scrabble. She meets Ras, who only scores 3 points, but they grow closer as they plan a Scrabble festival together.

Tropes/Genres:
• strangers to friends to lovers
• found family
• talks about emotional abuse
• small town
• Scrabble!
• contemporary romance
• set in Hebbleswick

Review: This book made me so happy! Jo and Ras are absolutely adorable. Even though I haven't played Scrabble (I know...), I could understand this book and its references to the game perfectly well, so that's awesome! It also made Scrabble look interesting. Perhaps I shall try it someday. I could feel Jo's and Ras's passion for Scrabble oozing out. It's hard not to be affected by that. If there were a Scrabble festival around here, I would be sure to attend it. I'm sure those who love Scrabble will love this book too!

Characters from The Little Board Game Café have returned in this book, both of which are set in neighbouring villages. At least, that's what I'm assuming considering Essendale and Hebbleswick are both Yorkshire villages and share a health centre. Even though I read the first book sometime back, the distinctive traits of the side characters are so hard to forget that I managed to recall who the characters are while reading this book. So that's interesting! I'd say the author did a great job crafting such memorable characters.

The book also touches on gaslighting and emotional abuse in a relationship. It also talks about knowing one's self-worth. Through Jo, readers can see how easy it is to fall into the trap of a manipulative person. I greatly admire Jo's strength. Her character growth throughout the story is worth admiring.

I recommend this book to readers who'd like to read a nice slow-burn friends-to-lovers romance between two people who like Scrabble a lot – scratch that, they LOVE IT. I'm sure people who love the game, perhaps as much as Jo and Ras, will enjoy this book too! The book also touches on gaslighting and emotional abuse in a relationship, so do read with care.

Thank you, NetGalley, for the read.

This is a delightful book that follows on nicely from The Little Board Game Cafe. Is also a good stand alone story. It is a lovely book to read, the development of the main character was particularly satisfying and the romance played out perfectly.

Never have I been so invested in scrabble but I absolutely adored this book. Jennifer Page is a new author for me and I can’t wait to read more of her work. You feel an instant connection with the characters and the plot flows well. It’s a well written heartwarming novel that I found hard to put down. Thank you to NetGalley, Head of Zeus and the author for the chance to review.

Love Letters on Hazel Lane is the follow up book to The Little Board Game Cafe and is just as delightful! We get to know a couple of the minor characters from the first book a bit better and we also hear how the main characters are getting on!

This book is centred around Scrabble, the main character Jo's favourite hobby. We meet Jo not long after she has had to move to a new village, Hebbleswick, after her best friend moved away. She's finding it difficult to settle in and meet new friends, and she's also trying to find a partner - she started using dating apps again after a difficult time with her ex. Added to this, she is having a difficult time at work due to some not very nice colleagues.

Things change when she sees an advert for the local Scrabble club, run by Ras (who we were briefly introduced to in the first book). She goes along and is quickly roped into organising a Scrabble Festival! Her organisational skills quickly shine through, and whilst working on it, she meets new people, makes new friends, and her confidence slowly begins to grow. She also finds herself getting closer to Ras and realises what a good person he is. 💕

This is a lovely book! There are a couple of difficult topics in it, but overall it's a nice story about community, friendship, and love. Seeing Jo's confidence grow over the course of the book was brilliant, and seeing her finally do what she wanted to do was inspiring.

I really have enjoyed both of Jennifer Page's books and am looking forward to more! 💕

Thank you so much to Jennifer Page, Head of Zeus, and Netgalley for the arc. 💕

I really loved this story. The MC was very relatable and I really felt her journey was motivating and also inspiring. There was a lot of character development throughout the story. This book felt like a delightful hug!