This book really transported me into Starr’s Fall. I could smell the fall air and feel the leaves crunch under my feet. I love how sweet this story is. Also, I love the journey that we go on with our main character. Packing my bags to move here immediately!

Sometimes you need easy reads. Ones that don’t need a lot of heart thumping action or tears coming down your face. They’re the book cleansers of cute….
….Cute like Starr’s Falls which intentionally (I’m guessing) is to give the same feelings as Stars Hallows of the beloved Gilmore girls series.

It’s the story of 2 broken up people who find love in a small town. Laurie finds her way to small town Starr’s Falls with the keys to open up a dog shop and bakery. But she doesn’t expect to have to deal with the business owner across the street.. accurately nicknamed Grinch.

But we all know the story of the grinch, and his heart is just grumpy because of the lack of love. And Joshua, has felt this too.

It was a sweet read (PG! So good for YA) that is only about 250 pages.

Coming Home to Starr's Fall was a sweet romance that follows Laurie a young woman who has decided to start fresh in the small town. She is opening a pet store and bakery, but she also has an ulterior motive. She is trying to find her biological mother who gave her up for adoption as a baby. As Laurie gets settled into Starr's Fall she begins to make friends with several of the locals including her grumpy neighbor, Joshua Reilly, a bookshop owner. As they begin to get close, feelings start to develop. But both of them have complicated pasts and neither quite knows how to rely and support each other. As the hunt for Laurie's mom continues, she begins to pull away from all of the people who have been her new friends.

The town of Staff's Fall immediately makes you feel like you are reading about an episode of the Gilmore Girls. It is a small New England town, with the friendly and quirky small town feel. However, it doesn't just feel like a Gilmore Girls episode. Kate Hewitt does a great job of making a cozy romance book with lots of heart, depth, and emotion. Laurie is a highly resilient character who has only been able to rely on herself for most of her life. She doesn't have any family and few friends. She is immediately taken with the town and it's people. I enjoyed that Laurie was a soft female who was resilient and strong but wasn't hardened by her life experiences. Instead she took those experiences to radiate joy and friendliness. She begins to feel at home in Starr's Fall and its residents. The side characters in the book were sweet and quirky as well. There were many emotions and sad moments that the characters overcame. The sense of found family and coming to a place where you can belong was a strong theme in this book. The end of the book also set it up to expand the series with other town folks.

I enjoyed this story. It was a wonderful cozy fall romance read with themes of small town romance, found family, and personal growth.

This was such a cute, fall-themed book! I love small town romances, and the Grumpy/Sunshine trope always makes me smile. Laurie had a rough start to life and I was so invested in seeing her and her dog Max make a success out of themselves. The townspeople were quirky and fun and I loved the autumn ambiance that the author described. Joshua was the perfect grump and it was nice to see his character development as the story went on. If you're a fan of Gilmore Girls, you'll definitely love this sweet, closed door, small-town romance!

Thank you Netgalley and Boldwood books for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest thoughts.

If you're looking for a sweet little palette-cleanser book that is giving Autumnal, Stars Hollow, Lorelai & Luke vibes then this book is for you.

It was a super short book and as a result the characters lacked a little bit of depth and I wasn't super invested in the relationship. Also, the resolution of the 'Laurie looking for her birth mother' storyline was a bit abrupt and not very satisfying which is why I can't justify a higher rating.

But it was short, sweet, and did what it needed to do. I would be interested in reading more books in this series as I imagine the town and the townspeople will become more developed as the series goes on.

My thanks to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read ‘Coming Home To Starr’s Fall’ written by Kate Hewitt in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

Laurie Ellis is making a fresh start in Starr’s Fall, Connecticut, by turning an empty store into a pet store and bakery. She meets Joshua Reilly the owner of ‘Reilly’s Antiquarian Books’ from across the street who gives the initial impression of being unfriendly. Laurie has chosen to live in Starr’s Fall as she’s looking for her birth mother who gave her up for adoption, giving her address as Starr’s Fall on the birth certificate.

I don’t often read romantic fiction but couldn’t resist ‘Coming Home To Starr’s Fall’ as it’s by Kate Hewitt who’s one of my favourite authors. It’s a romantic novel with perfectly described characters who come across as so friendly that I want to meet them. It’s an easy story to read with a simple predictable plot and although I knew from early on where the story was heading I still got a great deal of enjoyment from keeping up with the characters, not forgetting the loveable canine Max who the store is named after and the feisty feline Lea. As this is the first novel in this series I’m looking forward to reading more and watching the characters develop.

What a sweet story. I pictured such a cute little town. I enjoyed the cast of characters. The main characters have had a rough life. Kinda realistic.

This is such a cozy fall read! I really connected with the characters, and I wanted to pack all my stuff and move to Starr Falls! I recently moved so I felt a deep connection to Laurie Ellis and understand what it feels like to feel lonely in a new place. I was also adopted so I really felt connected to the story and enjoyed how the author talked about hard topics in a good way. I also really enjoyed the romance between Laurie and Joshua in this book and their meet cute. Also how do you not love a pet bakery this is everything you need for fall wrapped in one! Great book to get under a blanket with a cup of tea and your puppy to read!

Thank you, Net Galley, the author, and the publisher for an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book is a cosy, clean romance! It’s for Gilmore Girls fans full of small town fun. There’s found family and romance.
It’s also for people who just want a chill clean romance, it’s like the pumpkin spice cafe without the spice.

This is a small town cozy vibe book. Laurie goes to Starr’ Fall to start over and she finds friendship and love. This is a book that makes you want to cuddle up with a blanket and a cup of coffee read. This book can have some trigger warnings for some, parental loss and being in foster care.
Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the opportunity to read this book.

This was so cute and cozy and the perfect read to get me in the mood for fall!

The story starts with Laurie Ellis moving to small town Starr’s Fall, Connecticut with the goal of opening her own pet shop/bakery and finding answers about her family.

The romance was adorable! Joshua, the owner of the bookstore across the street, is considered the town grump and recluse. But after Laurie moves in and a few chance encounters, her cheerily optimistic outlook softens Joshua not only to her but to Starr’s Fall as well.

If you are looking for a clean, cozy romance, with a strong sense of community, and found family, Coming Home to Starr’s Fall is the perfect book to read this fall season.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me an advanced copy of this book to read.

Coming Home to Starr’s Fall will be released September 18th, 2024

I found book this book to be a cozy, feel good, small town romance.
A nice clean easy read.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I wanted to love this book, I really did. I love fall and Gilmore girls but I can’t get over how it’s written in third person. I don’t like books written in. Third person and to me that’s a dealbreaker. I enjoyed the plot and concept of this book.

Although things might not turn out how you want them to, there are still plenty of little moments to celebrate in life, and that is the message I got from this story.
There was much to love about the supporting characters, the writing, and the healthy communication. By the end, I was crying and smiling. It was a beautiful read.

DNFd at 11%
I tried really hard to like it. I got sucked in by Gilmore Girls references in the blurb. But I just couldn’t get into it. I didn’t feel a connection to the characters and the writing style just didn’t pull me in and keep my attention.

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for an ARC in exchange for a review.

Coming Home to Starr's Fall is a cozy romance set in a small town in Connecticut, where the protaganist, Laurie, moves to make a fresh start and hopefully find out a bit about her past. Starr's Fall isn't a million miles away in look and feel from Star's Hollow, this book will appeal to lovers of small-town tv shows like Gilmore Girls and Virgin River. Well written, with good characters and a steady flow, it is easy to read and charming, with a hint of mystery and a sweet romance.

3.5⭐️. This was a super cute Hallmark-style book! I love that the whole thing felt like a trip to the world of Gilmore Girls complete with quirky neighbors and a grumpy store owner.

The first half of the book was relatively conflict-free which made it harder to get invested, but the scenery more than made up for it. I'm also a sucker for a little furry friend tagging along for the story.

All in all an adorable cozy fall read!

a sweet small town romance. It reminded me of the Gilmore girls. I enjoyed the story very much. it was a quick read . I read in two afternoons.

As a fan of Gilmore Girls, I was excited to read this and it did not disappoint! Although Laurie and Joshua are loosely based on Lorelei and Luke’s characters from the series, their story and motivations are different. The quirky small town setting is a lot of fun and I loved the Autumnal theme. In terms of tropes, it’s a grumpy / sunshine clean romance, with a focus on Laurie’s search for her mother and a place to belong. It is a little on the short side, but sets the scene for hopefully more Star’s Fall books.

Did not finish book. Stopped at 10%.
I DNF’ed this book because it was written in the third POV. And I know that shouldn’t be a reason, but for me it is. I don’t like books written like this. It’s a personal reason. So I don’t know if the book is good or not. I totally recommend to read it to see if you like it or not. My opinion shouldn’t matter mostly because I didn’t actually finished it.