This was a fun beginning to a new series. I loved the small town and autumn season setting. I honestly loved all the characters and enjoyed getting to know each one.

It's a heartwarming and cozy read for anyone who enjoys a closed door small-town romance.

Laurie moves to Starr's Fall for a fresh start and to find a place to call home. She finds herself opening up to new friends and the small community of Starr's Fall, not to mention the grumpy bookstore owner across the street.

It is a community-centred romantic tale about a young woman searching for her identity and wanting to create a life rich with friends and a supportive community. Laurie has had a tough life so far, but when she receives an unexpected legacy, she decides to start a business in a small town. The attraction of Starr's Fall is that she may have a familial connection there, which she wants to explore. It's an emotional story but peppered with humour and romance. I like the complex and distinctive characters, the world-building of a believable small town, the mystery and the friendships Laurie makes. This story also has a gentle romantic thread between Laurie and Joshua. that helps them learn to trust one another with their secrets and allows them to become the people they should be. I like the detail; there is even a town map and the believable community dynamic.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher.

While things aren’t picture-perfect in this quaint town, I appreciated that it wasn’t your typical small-town romance—it had its own unique twist.

Laurie is such a sweet character, dealing with some deep trauma from her past, and I really enjoyed following her emotional journey. Her slow-burn romance with Joshua was tender and heartwarming, with just a few sweet kisses, making it a closed-door romance that felt wholesome and genuine.

We get to watch while both characters work through their own past hardships and grow not only together but as individuals. This is honestly a sweet read, set in a beautiful town that was just what I needed after my surgery. Something light to get lost in. If it was still summer I would say this would be the perfect beach read. However since fall is coming and the setting is so perfect I would suggest reading this in a cafe with your favorite pumpkin spice drink.

Laurie Ellis has upped sticks to move to Starr’s Fall, she’s hoping her novel idea of a pet store and pet bakery will put her on the local community on the map. She first meets handsome but grumpy bookstore owner Joshua who thinks her idea for her shop is ridiculous but there is more to Laurie moving to the town and hopefully she can find out some mystery’s from her past,
Great cosy book loved this from a great author.

This book was pretty good. It was hard to get into at first but as the book progressed it was pretty good.

Coming home to Stars falls is a beautiful book, set in Autumn, it’s a book filled with happiness, friends and memories.
Laurie is just starting a new chapter in her life, she’s moving to a small village in Connecticut to open a shop, it’s Autumn so leaves are falling from the trees, the apples are ready for cider and the pumpkins are ready. Her car breaks down, but lucky a resident of the town comes to help her out. Max the pup is a favorite with everyone.
I really enjoyed reading this book, the characters are fun, yet have their own ways. The story shares the sadness of Laurie’s childhood, but in adulthood it’s blossoming. The story wraps up well with forgiveness and happiness. A emotional 4.5 star read.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for a copy.

I received a free electronic copy on NetGalley in exchange for a review.

This is my first time reading one of Kate Hewitt’s books. I was drawn to the New England setting and the small town charm.

Laurie Ellis and her adorable dog, Max, move to Starr’s Fall hoping for a fresh start in life. Although I loved the atmosphere and community, I was not totally invested in the romance. I think there could have been a bit more banter as it seemed like not enough tension built up between the two to convince me that the love interest was an actual grump.

Otherwise, it was a cozy read. I started this book looking for a Lorelei-Luke like romance but instead found myself caught up in the subplot and in Laurie’s search for family. I’d be interested in reading some of Kate Hewitt’s other work.

I love her series The Inn on Bluebell Lane. So I was super excited for a new start to a new set.
Coming Home to Starr's Fall by Kate Hewitt was utterly charming.
I loved reading this book,
The characters were easy to get to know. The writing pulled me deep into the story and setting.
I will definitely be on the lookout for more to come.

Laurie decides to start a new life in Starr’s Fall, Connecticut. She is hoping to find connections to her past. Along the way we meet a host of characters, but it never gets confusing. The author does a great job of setting up the perfect fall feelings. While this is a feel good, Hallmark type book, I appreciated the fact that not everything turned out perfectly which gave the book a more realistic feel. A great fall read. 3.5 stars

Loved the small town setting with the cozy fall vibes. It is not a cheesy fall romance, the book dives deeper. I really enjoyed the story but I felt the ending was a bit rushed. Looking forward to reading more of Starr’s Fall.

This book was so Gilmore Girls coded- I loved it!

Laurie moves to Starr's Fall and is met with a community of people who treat her like the family she's always dreamed of having. As she works to open her own pet store (and bakery), she gets to know the grumpy man across the street who is the owner of the town's bookshop. Time will tell how their lives change for the better in Starr's Fall with each other.

I adored this book, it’s absolutely perfect for this Autumnal season, described in the book perfectly, the leaves are falling, with a crispness to the air and scents of coffee and pumpkin spice..
The story follows Laurie Ellis’s arrival to the town of Starr’s Fall, she is so hopeful for her future, a fresh start opening up a pet and bakery store with her gorgeous dog Max. She’s never had anyone she could rely on before, she hopes to build lifelong friendships and with the warm welcome of Annie among others it’s looking hopeful.
Even an encounter with Joshua the grumpy owner of the bookstore across the road doesn’t deter Laurie, she remains stubbornly undeterred.
This is a beautiful story of hope, healing, disappointment, new beginnings. Laurie holds a secret which brought her to this town, secrets which her new friends help her to uncover.
Kate Hewitt is a new author to me and I can’t wait to read more of her book now.
Thank you NetGalley, Kate Hewitt and Boldwood Books for this ARC, all opinions expressed are my own.

What a lovely love story!
This is the first book in a new series. I am looking forward to reading the next book!
Main character, Laurie, has decided to take her small amount of belongings and her dog Max and move to Starr’s Fall, She has personal reasons for picking this particular small town. Once she arrives, she meets grumpy bookstore owner Joshua. He has his reason for being so grumpy. Just like Joshua, she has her own reasons for being secretive about herself.
Can they find true happiness?
Can they overcome the hurts and struggles from their pasts?
I enjoyed reading this cute, heartfelt and cozy book.
Thank you to NetGalley, Boldwood Books and the author for the opportunity to read this book for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.

This was an awesome little felt like a Hallmark movie read until the end. Stay tuned till next time kids…..

Thanks to the Publisher and Netgalley for an early review copy.

I enjoyed this book, the setting of the story is in a small town in New England,

Laurie whose life has been spent in the care system, has no friends or family has now packed up her worldly goods and with money she’s been left by someone she knew is to open a pet shop with a bakery for pets.

The only friend coming with her is her dog. When she arrives in Starrs Fall, she meets her neighbour and they don’t get off to the best starts. Slowly their relationship develops.

Then, she decides to search for her mother, the reason she came to this town. When she finally does meet here it’s nothing like she thought it would be, her mother isn’t nice to her and has no intention of getting to know Laurie.

I recommend this book.

A perfect read for this time of year - full of warmth and with that wonderful cosy feeling.
From the Fall festival to Max’s Place the whole of Starr’s Fall seemed the perfect place for Laurie to begin again and I loved how the whole town was immediately a home for her. Her history is an emotional one, and I was so pleased to see her start to find her place in life at last.
All the characters were brilliantly introduced and it was obvious from the start that Laurie and Joshua would be good for eachother. I’ve a hopeful feeling that we’ll have more stories about some of the other characters as Kate Hewitt invites us back to Starr’s Fall again.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book so much, what a beautiful cover!! I loved Laurie and Joshua's relationship and how it slowly developed, I would of liked to have know more about Laurie's mum so hopefully this book will become part of a series.

Such a cozy read, perfect for the start of autumn. It is a beautifully crafted small town romance with characters that I really loved reading about, even grumpy lol. Thank you so much to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for this arc of Coming home to starr’s fall by Kate Hewitt.

I truly loved this novel. It was ideal for a cozy autumn evening. The story, set in a small town, left me eager to delve deeper into the characters' backgrounds and the community. I was particularly fond of Laurie and Joshua's relationship. I always appreciate a book that features a bookstore, even if there's a cranky character involved. Reading this book felt like returning home. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a delightful small-town romance.

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for providing me with an ARC of this novel for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

I thoroughly enjoyed this novel. It was perfect for a cozy fall night feeling. It is a small-town romance making you want to continue with their story to see more of the background and the town. Love Laurie and Joshua's relationship. I always love a novel with a bookstore involved, even if it is a grumpy man. This book you feel like you're coming home. I would highly recommend this book for a great small-town romance.

Thank you NetGalley and Boldwood Books for this ARC.