Coming to Home to Starr’s Fall is a touching, feel-good, small town romance that still goes into difficult topics like growing up in the foster system, grief and longing for family/personal connections.

The book created an amazing environment, and it’s lovely to see Laurie resourcefulness, stepping outside of her conform zone and create a connection with the different people in the town.

I would have liked to have see more of the growing romantic relationship between the two main characters, as it seems that we were told about the developments, but not enough was actually shown on the story. Additionally, something that I would have enjoyed to see more of would be the relationship and story of the matriarch of the Starr’s family.

Still, it was a lovely book with an easy to read and follow story. I would be interested in reading what will happen next in Starr’s town.

Thank you, NetGalley and Boldwood Books for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

Cute, quick, fall read. Reminded me of a Hallmark or Lifetime movie. If you are looking for a cozy book to read with your pumpkin spice latte, this is it!

A really lovely heartwarming read. I enjoyed this story immensely as I do all of Kare Hewitts books set in an idyllic location it featured Laurie who has had such a tough life that you immediately warm to and take her to your heart as you really hope she finds the happiness she deserves. When she moves to Starr's fall to open her pet and bakery story she meets Joshua who is struggling with relationship issues but somehow they hit it off and as she finds other residents she is warmly welcomed and really hope she can finally be happy.Im really looking forward to the next book in this series I loved it

I enjoyed Coming Home to Starr's Fall. It is a great romance and hits all the right notes for me. Dogs and fall! I loved the small-town cozy vibe. I wish I lived in a place like that. It is perfect for the fall season.

I chose this purely for the beautiful Autumn cover! Thankfully it was just as heartwarming as the cover. Laurie and her cute dog Max move
To Starrs Falls to find her birth mother. She immediately is swept into the bosom of this quaint town and meets cutie bookstore owner Josh. Little mystery and a little romance make this novel. Can't wait for more from
This quaint town

This was a super cute, slow burn, small town romance. I loved the autumn feel of this book and how it loosely reminds me of Gilmore Girls. Just the vibe. I love small town romances and set in fall for me is chefs kiss! I liked that Laurie was opening a pet bakery/store. I also liked the aspect of trying to find her birth mom. The romance was super slow but it made it feel more realistic. All in all, I enjoyed this one.

Unfortunately, Welcome Home to Starr's Fall didn’t quite meet my expectations. I went in with an open mind, not expecting too much, but I still found myself feeling disappointed by the end. The story felt very superficial, lacking depth and emotional engagement.

The characters didn’t resonate with me, and the plot didn’t manage to pull me in. There was a real lack of connection, and I found it hard to care about what happened next. It had potential, but the overall execution felt flat, leaving me feeling detached from the story.

While the setting had some charm, I wish the narrative had given more to truly hook the reader and invest them emotionally. Sadly, it didn’t leave much of an impression.

Perfect for fans of the Gilmore girls for the autumn evenings. Laurie moves and sets up a pet bakery. Time for Laurie to rebuild. Will she be welcomed into the community?

Coming Home to Starr’s Fall gave me a beautiful book to curl up with and enjoy meeting new people. Being in a small town in Autumn along with Laurie Ellis as she moves to Connecticut to open a pet shop combined with a bakery for dogs. Her dog Max is her companion on this journey to start her new life.
Laurie meets Joshua Reilly who is not an overly friendly guy who owns a bookstore.
As I was reading this book, I felt like I was with them both. I am glad I got to read this book which is the first in a new series.
Thank you NetGalley, Kate Hewitt and Boldwood Books for the copy of Coming Home to Starr’s Fall. This is my personal review.

This was a wonderful story of hope and optimism and learning to find family amongst the friends you have. I really loved the characters of Joshua and Laurie and I am very much looking forward to the next Starrs Fall book.

The story line was cute for a fall read. I didn't think the character development was great and found myself skimming through to just get to the end of the book. I wasn't ooing and awing at the end of the book when the main characters were together. Didn't seem believable.

"Coming Home to Starr’s Fall" is a cozy autumn romance that captures the charm of small-town life. With a delightful grumpy-sunshine dynamic and vivid descriptions of pumpkin spice and falling leaves, it’s the perfect fall read. While familiar tropes abound, the warmth of the community and relatable characters make it a delightful escape. A heartwarming story that will leave you wanting more!

I love the Autumn & this book brings the colours of this beautiful time of the year. Good read that took me a time to get into but I really enjoyed this love story.

This was a nice sweet read with a cute romance I loved the small cozy town and its residents but I was hoping for a different ending

Coming Home To Starr’s Fall, by Kate Hewitt, is a cosy novel with a small-town autumn vibe.
This easy-to-read page turner is centred around the character Laurie Ellis who moves to Starr’s Fall to set up her pet shop/bakery where she meets the grumpy book shop owner, Joshua Reilly. As their relationship blossoms, and as she makes more friends and starts to feel at home, Laurie begins to look for her birth mother, a former resident of Starr’s Fall.
I really enjoyed reading this book by Kate Hewitt and I hope to read more in the future. I recommend Coming Home To Starr’s Fall to lovers of The Pumpkin Spice Cafe and other autumnal romance reads.

This book was as refreshing as walking down the street on a crisp autumn day, the leaves rustling on the ground in the breeze, and the smell of autumn in the air. I loved Starrs Fall and how the locals welcomed Laurie and Max with open arms! If I could close my eyes and transport myself into this town I would. The grumpy sunshine trope was present and accounted for and there was zero spice, which was nice for a change of pace. If you want to fully immerse yourself in a small town New England autumn, this book is for you! If you’re a fan of the Gilmore Girls, this book is also for you.

This was a 3.5 for me, rounding up to 4. It was cute and I loved Laurie. But it moved a bit slow and I think the romance in this could have been a bit deeper. I loved Max and all in all this was a fun time! I also think that Henrietta needs an ending to her story! Thanks to netgalley & Kate Hewitt for this arc. All opinions are my own.

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I loved this book! I’ve read a few of Kate’s books in the past but none for a number of years as I got sucked down the rabbit hole of new authors. However, I’m thrilled I joined in this blog tour. This is a fabulously cosy, heart-warming read that shows that community can be a good thing, without making it over-sweet. Some books can over do the community support, everyone wanting to help vibe, but this one does it perfectly. I liked Laurie, Joshua and Max and it was a joy to watch them all interacting. Watching Laurie evolve in this new setting and take on some big challenges was so rewarding. Life isn’t always perfect and I find it nice when book characters also have to deal with some troubles in their journey. It makes them more realistic, and potentially inspirational, depending on the book. In this case, Laurie has her plans and her goals and she is determined to succeed, and happily isn’t above accepting some help along the way.

I enjoyed visiting Starrs Fall and meeting it’s residents. While it clearly needs some new life and new businesses, because it’s suffered with the effects of the pandemic and people’s changing shopping habits, it’s feels like a lovely place. The existing business, bakery, diner, etc make it easy to imagine popping in somewhere for a coffee and having a wander around the town window shopping and possibly buying the odd book. It also had a relaxed feel to it and that’s probably what contributed to the cosy feeling I had throughout the whole book. It’s absolutely perfect for this time of year, ideal reading after walking outdoors, perhaps in a woodland, experiencing all of the autumn colours, before going back home and getting all cosy indoors under a blanket with a hot drink in hand and this book.

A little bit broken and bruised...

Laurie chooses Starr's Fall to open a dog bakery (no, just no).
The town, its inhabitants and Laurie are all a little bit broken and bruised.
Joshua is the bookstore owner. There's a clue in his shop as to why Laurie is in this town.

I read "Coming Home to Starr’s Fall," and I found it to be a cozy, sweet, and heartwarming story. The book introduces Laurie, who moves to Starr’s Fall to start a pet store and bakery while also searching for a connection to her past. As she gets to know the townspeople, she starts feeling at home, especially with Max, her dog.
I really enjoyed reading this book. It was the perfect read to kick off the autumn season. I liked the characters and would love to know more about them. Laurie was an inspiring character, and I appreciated her optimism. The small-town romance and opposites attract storyline was lovely, and I found the chemistry between Laurie and Joshua endearing.
Overall, it was a very pleasant and charming read, perfect for enjoying covered with a blanket and drinking a cup of tea. This is the second book by Kate Hewitt that I've read, and I definitely want to read more of her work.