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Bella has just left her controlling husband and lands on the doorstep of her Aunts house in Jersey, she has had a fall and needs someone to help with the flower stall. She’s glad of the escape, but falls in love with Jersey. This was a lovely feel good book that brings strangers together. I love the way Tilly writes and always leaves a smile on my face while reading her books. 5 star read.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for a copy.
Thank you to Net Galley for this arc.
This is the first book that I have ever read by Tilly Tennant. It is a cozy mystery that I would recommend reading during the spring/summer. The story follows Bella who uproots her life after finding out that her husband was cheating on her. In order to escape, she visits her great aunt and helps her with her flower shop. The story follows Bella and Celestine (her aunt)as it switches between the present and 1940's as both women begin to heal from their heartbreak and bridge the gap of trauma.
This was such a good/slightly heartbreaking book. My only complaint with the book was the ending. It felt very rushed and I wished it would've slowed down a bit. I wished we could've had an epilogue far into the future.
When Bella’s husband, Sean, cheats on her yet again, she finally realises her marriage is over and heads off to Jersey to stay with her great aunt, Celestine.
Celestine has had a bad fall and has been unable to open up her flower stall, so Bella decides to learn the business and help her great aunt.
Rory is trying to learn the truth after finding out his grandad had been adopted. He starts to gain information, but becomes stuck. With many secrets being kept hidden, will he find out what went on during WW2 on the island?
I found this to be a beautifully told story that held my attention throughout.
I enjoyed getting to know the characters and learning all their little ways. Celestine was a wonderful character, full of life, even at such a great age. She made me smile and reminded me of my great nan.
I’ve never been to Jersey but felt like I knew some of the area thanks to the author’s descriptive writing.
I liked the references to WW2, and the tunnels on the island. The research shone through in the story and gave some interesting facts.
My thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for a copy in exchange for my honest review.
This was my second book by the author and it was just as lovely as my first. Equal parts cozy mystery and romance, this was a nice escape for the afternoon.
Bella has come to help out her great aunt after she falls and breaks her ankle. She runs the local flower shop and now she can’t be on her feet for the next 6 weeks and since Bella is going through a rough time after separating from her cheating husband, it is the perfect escape for her. Both Bella and Celestine have trauma to work through Ana they do it together while bridging the age gap to become not just family but also friends.
Rory turns up in town and Bella is soon smitten, but Rory has his own baggage he’s carrying. As they spend more time together and feelings grow, Rory lets her down and Bella is left to decide what she wants for her future, relationship wise and whether she will stay in town.
This one is for all readers who like a second chance at life story with a sweet hint of romance and a bit of cozy mystery mixed in. I can’t wait to read what the author writes next.
Thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for this eArc in exchange for my review.
Tilly Tenant is one of my favorite author and so I was really looking forward to reading this new book from her! Especially this one as it has flower on the title and I love love flowers! And I have not been disappointed! I adored this book! So lovely! It's a beautiful story between Bella and her great aunt who is very old and never talks about her past during the war in the little island of Jersey. It's also about a lovely friendship and maybe romance between her and a handsome guy who is looking for answers about his family on the island of Jersey. This book is so lovely to read, I can only recommand it! I give this book a 4 stars out of 5!
Tilly Tennant is one of my favourite authors in this genre, and once again she has given readers a wonderfully enjoyable, heartwarming and touching story. Two stories of developing feelings and love, in both the 1940s and current time. I liked the notes of Jersey’s history that infuse this story and set the scene for what is to come when long-held secrets are finally revealed.
Fully-formed characters within a beautiful setting and with a storyline that held my interest from beginning to end made this a great read.
When Bella discovers her husband is cheating again she decides enough is enough.
Packing up her car, Bella Initially goes to her parents. When they tell her that her great-aunt Celestine has had a fall and needs help to run her flower stall in Jersey. Bella sees an opportunity to get away from everything while she decides what to do next.
Arriving on the beautiful island Bella receives a warm welcome not only from Celestine but from all those she meets.
While Celestine teaches Bella about flowers the two women become closer, and Bella learns more about her great aunt than she ever expected.
Then Bella meets Rory who is on the island looking into his history. Rory believes he is descended from someone who was on Jersey during the German occupation, possibly a prisoner of war.
Celestine was a teenage girl during the occupation but is very reluctant to open up about those times. What secret is Celestine keeping and could it help Rory find his roots. But Celestine isn’t the only one keeping secrets and Bella will be left wondering who she can trust.
This is a wonderful story of family, friendship, love and secrets long held. Set in a beautiful place with characters you will take to your heart this is the perfect read t cosy up with on a cold winters day.
This book was a little gem.
Heartbreak in the present and in the 1940s told by different women.
Lots of history of Jersey which I loved and a cozy love story.
A gentle tale of Bella, who leaves a bad marriage to spend time with her great aunt Celestine on Jersey, She didn't know much about Celestine before moving there and now thanks to Rory, who is on the island looking for information about his own family, she learns more. Tennant wraps in family secrets with romance-and there's good atmospherics. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. This was a good read on a very cold day!
Very cute book about Bella, fleeing a bad marriage moving to Jersey to help her elderly aunt run a flower stall when she falls and gets injured. Along the way she meets Rory, who’s travelled to the island in search of his long lost family. As she agrees to help him and explore the island together, they gradually fall for each other. Per usually there a. 3rd act breakup, but a satisfying ending.
The Little Island Flower Stall by Tilly Tennant is a heartwarming and uplifting story set on a picturesque island that feels like a breath of fresh air. With lovable characters, a touch of romance, and a beautiful setting, the book explores themes of starting over, healing, and finding joy in unexpected places. Tennant’s engaging writing and vivid descriptions make it easy to lose yourself in this feel-good tale. Perfect for fans of cozy, escapist reads.
This was an enjoyable book with likable characters.
The location sounds really nice and somewhere you might want to visit. I don’t think I was quite ready for the book to end. I do think it ended kinda quick.
Probably my favourite of her books that I've read so far. Easy to read, likeable characters and a lovely setting.
I really enjoyed this book. Likeable characters and easy to read. .
Particularly liked the violette storyline alongside the usual romance narrative.
The Little Island Flower Stall is a sweet, cozy story set on a beautiful island. Bella has finally left her cheating husband and has gone to Jersey to help her great aunt run her flower stall. While there, she finds a new purpose for her life and happiness she never expected.
The characters were fun, emotional, and well developed. I loved the plot, and the side story of what the island went through during the war. My only complaint was I wish the ending had been a little more developed. It seemed a bit abrupt.
Overall a wonderful read.
I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
“Life’s too short to hold grudges.
Bella, having left her cheating husband, returns to her parents’ home seeking comfort during this devastating time. However, her plans are quickly upended when her father informs her that her great-aunt Celestine has fallen. Taking advantage of the situation, Bella volunteers to take over running the flower stall while her aunt recovers. This unexpected opportunity provides Bella with the time she needs to regain her footing.
Beyond her personal struggles, Bella’s visit to her great-aunt Celestine presents a chance for reconnection. At 94 years old, Celestine has been a distant figure in Bella’s adult life, and this visit offers a rare opportunity to strengthen their bond.
While busy at the flower stand, Bella’s gaze is captured by a customer named Rory. This unexpected encounter sets the stage for a slow-burning love story. Bella is intrigued by Rory, but she struggles to comprehend her feelings. Meanwhile, she discovers that Rory is in town searching for information about a past event that occurred during a war in Jersey, the place where he and Bella are currently visiting.
This delightfully cozy story ticks all the right boxes. It features a gentle romance blossoming, a captivating mystery to unravel, and, of course, a second chance at life.
Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley for this ARC.
This is the perfect “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade” kind of feel-good page-turner. I loved it!
Bella discovers that her husband of 15 years is a cheater and decides to leave him for good. This is her journey to self-discovery, and you’ll find yourself rooting for her heart and soul to heal.
At the same time, her 93-year-old great-aunt suffers an injury and needs help keeping her seaside flower stall running, so Bella jumps at the opportunity. With the life-wisdom and loving support of her great-aunt, Bella finds herself standing tall very soon.
I loved the historic background and discovering the island’s fight to defeat the Nazis that invaded their land. It adds to the typical rom-com and wraps it in a light mystery that I was completely grateful for. I must say that I like learning something new from each book I read, and this tale delivered.
The writing is warm and well-paced. The descriptions of the seaside setting will make you want to pack your bags and visit this island!
Good job, Tilly Tennant!
Bella escapes to her aunt celeline's seaside home, after she finds out her husband is cheating on her. her aunt runs a flower stall by the sea. Lovely story
didn’t really enjoy the book. It felt a lot of it dragged on and then the ending just seemed completely rushed??
Escape to a colourful little flower stall on the island of Jersey with its sweeping golden beaches. The perfect place for Bella to discover that a heartbreaking family secret might just help her find a new beginning...This is a cozy quick read...a fun read. Curl up in a comfy chair with a warm afghan, a cup of steaming tea, a delicious scone and enjoy...family and friends....