Broclington sounded like a lovely little village with a very friendly and supportive community. It seemed to be the best place to lay down roots. Imogen and Kim were great characters. I must admit having never heard of a midnight rainbow. Well described by the author. I would live to have sat in the village and watched to see the midnight rainbow. Although serous at times there were many lighter moments which made for a great read. I loved it and will look for other titles from Ella Cook.

Midnight Rainbows Over The Little Village by Ella Cook.
Broclington Book 4.
I loved the cover of this book. Absolutely gorgeous. Although this is book 4 i was able to read it as a standalone. This is a new author for me. I did love Kim. I also loved Imogen. I did like the writing style. I loved the story. I will be looking at the first 3 books. I do recommend.

3.75 Stars

In "Midnight Rainbows over the Little Village," author Ella Cook crafts a heartwarming tale of friendship and romance set against the backdrop of a quaint, charming village. The narrative centres around Imogen, a woman who has spent years on the move, finally choosing to settle down and focus on her holistic healing business. Her journey turns unexpectedly when she meets Kim at the Vet Clinic after discovering a stray cat. Their bond quickly grows, evolving from friendship to a deeper romantic connection as they navigate their feelings for one another.

Imogen's influence on Kim is profound, particularly in aiding Kim's journey of self-discovery. The story beautifully portrays their evolving relationship, with Imogen guiding and supporting Kim as she explores her identity and desires.

While the book offers a delightful romantic storyline, it does not shy away from more challenging topics. Some of the conversations between characters are intense and emotionally charged, yet they add depth and authenticity to the narrative. The family drama woven throughout the story adds an additional layer of intrigue and complexity, making the book even more engaging.

verall, "Midnight Rainbows over the Little Village" is a fun read, perfect for those seeking a (not too) spicy Sapphic romance.

Thank you to NetGalley and Joffe Books | Choc Lit for providing the e-book ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Midnight Rainbows Over The Little Village is a heartwarming, feel-good romance set in the charming village of Broclington. Imogen and Kim are an unlikely pair, but their connection is undeniable. Imogen, a free spirit looking to settle down, and Kim, a woman seeking a fresh start, are drawn together in a beautiful, life-changing journey. Their growing bond is made even more magical by a rare midnight rainbow that seems to guide their hearts. This book is ideal for anyone who needs a reassuring retreat into a world of friendship, love, and second chances since it has a charming cast of people, a charming village location, and an inspiring tale. This is what I've been looking for in queer books!

After years on the move, Imogen Finnegan is ready to put down roots. She’s purchased an old shop in the quaint village of Broclington so she can open a holistic therapy business.

Kim Macpearson wants a spark to shake up her life. She’s returned to Broclington to work at her brother’s veterinary practice while she decides on her next move. But when Imogen, the spirited and unconventional newcomer walks into the vet’s everything changes.

Drawn together by an undeniable chemistry, an unlikely friendship blossoms into a deeper connection. With a rare midnight rainbow casting magic over the village, Kim and Imogen discover that sometimes the most beautiful journeys begin when you least expect them.

This was a cute sapphic romance. I generally enjoy a little more spice 🌶️ in my romance books - this one is very mild, but the romance is well done. Sometimes slow burn romance is frustrating, but this one was nice. 4⭐

I received an advanced complimentary digital copy of this book from Netgalley. Opinions expressed are my own.

This is the perfect book if you are just starting out on sapphic romance novels and not sure if you will enjoy the spicy scenes, or if you enjoy wholesome romance, with little to no spice. I really enjoyed this book! I appreciate the advanced copy that I recieved on @netgalley

would like to thank netgalley and the pubilsher for letting me read this awesome book

ohhh family dramas....


imogen is finally putting down roots in a little village of broclington its also where her brother lives. but first she needs to set up her new shop and painting isnt her thing what shes hoping for and what she plans isnt quite what will happen

kim has also moved back home. life just keeps kicking her down at the moment she is playing at being a receptionist at her brothers veterinary practise and is hoping for the best

its where imogen and kim first meet but its a midnight accidental meet up that starts the friendship rolling and its when kim first offers to help imogen paint her walls

oh wow this was a lovely story, with family drama and intrigue but it was the build up of friendship between imogen and kim that pulled you in, thoroughly enjoyed reading this one with how well the author built up each character and i cant wait to discover the rest of this series as its definitely pulled me in...

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

I enjoyed reading this book.

Kim has always felt that she’s the odd one out in her family as her family members are doing the jobs they love, but she’s not found what she wants to do as yet and is now back in her home village.

Imogen is looking for somewhere to settle and put down roots. Her job is that of a physiotherapist and complimentary therapy provider. She’s bought a small shop in Broclington where she’s going to set up her business of complementary therapy.

When they both meet, its feels like there’s something there between them, but, Kim believes that she is straight. Slowly their relationship develops into something more. But, things don’t go that smoothly as there is some that don’t like Imogen as she’s gay and others that think that what she does as her job is just a way to make money from those vulnerable.

The story also touches on fibromyalgia, which was sensibly covered.

I recommend this book.

**Midnight Rainbows Over The Little Village**
by Ella Cook

In this enchanting romance marked by a happily ever after, Ella Cook invites readers into the vibrant lives of Kim and Imogen, thoughtfully portraying the challenges of living with fibromyalgia. The story unfolds with a gentle touch, capturing the evolving bond between the two characters while immersing readers in the beauty of their journey.

After a long absence, Kim returns to her quaint hometown of Broclington, feeling a sense of lost purpose as she navigates the complexities of her life. Working as a receptionist at her brother's bustling veterinary surgery, she finds herself surrounded by the warmth of familiar faces and the comforting rhythm of village life. Yet, it is the unexpected spark between her and Imogen that breathes new excitement into her days. Their friendship begins with light-hearted banter and shared moments, gradually deepening into a profound connection that neither can ignore.

Imogen, on the other hand, is on a mission. She has recently acquired an empty storefront in the heart of Broclington, fueled by a vision of establishing a holistic therapy centre. As a licensed physiotherapist, she is driven by a passion for healing and hopes to collaborate with local health services to promote a more holistic approach to well-being, all while navigating the entrenched views of the community.

As fate would have it, a rare and mesmerizing midnight rainbow casts its magical glow over the village, symbolizing hope and possibilities. Under its vibrant arch, Kim and Imogen discover that the most beautiful journeys often begin in the most unexpected ways, illuminating their path with colour and warmth.

This story is a beautifully crafted slow-burn romance and a quintessential friends-to-lovers tale. Ella Cook’s storytelling is rich and immersive, making this love story both captivating and memorable.

Imogen and Kim start out as really good friends when Imogen moves to Broclington. Kin learns about Imogen's chronical disease and pain and how she is handling that with her alternative treatments that are also what she her business is all about. Kim has never been interested in a woman before but after a while their chemistry cannot be denied.

It is a nice read but it would have been even nicer with a little less about the holistic therapy and not that all love scenes were fade to black.

Having read all the other books in the series and loved them I was excited for this one and it didn’t disappoint. Beautifully written with a fabulous cast of characters and believable portrayal of a chronic illness that makes the book both relatable and engaging. The perfect cosy romance to snuggle up with on a cold winters day!

This was a very sweet book about Kim and Imogen and their relationship that blossoms from friendship to love. I could personally relate to a lot of the life circumstances that these characters dealt with, so it was a nice yet almost familiar read. Excellent cozy read for a fall/winter’s day.

Imogene purchases and old shop in a small village to open her new business, she meets Kim, and they find they are attracted to each other.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing ARC of the book. Here's my honest and voluntarily given review.

Elle Cook is new author to me so I cannot compare Midnight Rainbows over the Little Village to her other work. I, though, have read 300+ sapphic romances so I can compare the book to them.

Kim and Imogen's story started off nicely and promisingly. It's quite slowly brewing slow burn with toaster oven trope (queer awekening). The queer awekening and coming out was written mostly well and it felt like there was either own experiences, research and/or input involved. The romance part of the book was written well.

The book has a chronic illness/disability rep that according to the acknowledgements is written based on author's own experiences. It feels very realistic and is honest description of the challenges chronic pain can cause to everyday life.

The book is mild on the spice scale, there's no explicit intimacy descriptions and scenes fade to black. I'm not sure if fading to black is author's style or because sapphic romance is new to her. I think this level of spice is quite okay for a book that may be first wlw romance for a lot of readers. Midnight Rainbows over the Little Village is part of a series that has three MF romances (at the time of writing). This can be a good introduction to wlw romances without being too "scandalous".

What I would have changed about the book is the way there was a lot of "comedy" and "brotherly teasing" based on/starting with very negative first reactions. Again, because I'm not familiar with the author's other work, I'm not sure if it's a writing style or specific to this book. Also I very much disliked the 3rd act breakup that was caused by "stupid" 3rd party influences. I'm not against 3rd act breakups but those have to be written well and reasons for the breakup have to be about the main characters. It feels too easy solution to stir trouble with side characters.

Although Midnight Rainbows over the Little Village cannot compete with great sapphic romances, the book can be recommended especially to those who want to expand their reading list to queer romance. Jumping straight (pun not intended) to spicy wlw romance may cause some internal adjustment and this book could be a good stepping stone. It's also quite safe for younger readers because of this. I'd say it's around PG-13.

Although Midnight Rainbows over the Little Village is part of a series (book 4), it's not necessary to read the other books first. I haven't read those. You get to know the side characters well enough in the book. Two of the other books are about Kim's brothers and one is about Imogen's brother.

Wholesome and beautiful. I related to Imogen so much that I felt she could have been based on me 😂 it’s so rare to find good chronic illness rep that is realistic and I loved that this book has that.

It’s a great love story, i felt it was really well written and paced. I was struggling to understand when the story was set as it mentioned Christmas but in summer bit the kid was called summer so I wasn’t sure but it didn’t matter.

Overall a great book, for the epilogue I’d of liked a 5 year update or whatever but hopefully that means a second book, I can dream

Midnight Rainbow over the village was a light read.
The dedication was touching. I absolutely hope that people with chronic illness can see themselves in this book and life can feel a little better.
Now, as I said, it's a very light read, as well as a short book. But I felt like the story was a bit too tell not show. There's a lot more dialogue than I would have liked and I feel like I didn't learn to know the characters very much, I was told what they were like. But it was definitely a good palate cleanser in between two harder books and a sweet romance.
The two characters face big changes and grow as they learn to know each other and themselves and it's interesting.
Finally, I loved that Imogen talked about her illness and how we were shown more symptoms illnesses through her work. I think it's a great book to raise awareness.

A warm and gentle romance that slowly and wonderfully sweetly develops into a deep connection.
Imogen meets Kim and they are both aware that they find each other very interesting.
Imogen knows that she finds Kim attractive, but Kim is simply fascinated by the interesting, slightly different but also very pretty Imogen.
She is straight and that is just that.
The first spontaneous meeting is repeated and a completely natural and funny friendship develops.
Until Kim slowly understands that her feelings for Imogen are also of an intimate nature and that she may be also physically attracted to her. In new and exciting ways.
New insights and realizations, hurdles, prejudices and old wounds pave their way to each other. Several times!
Slow-burn and friends-to-lovers at their finest.
A lovely romance without a lot of drama, but still not all sunshine and roses!
Thanks so much to the Author and the publisher Joffe Books for this Arc!

Such a sweet novel about a 'later in life' coming out and repping a character with fibromyalgia. Kim's sexual repression feels a little 10+ years ago and her inability to ask for tampons/pads from another woman as the daughter of two doctors felt ridiculous. Kim's family also felt a little too one dimensiona/over the topl- the partners of the brothers were better written. Overall I enjoyed it and finished it in a couple of sittings.

A cute romance with lovable characters. I enjoyed watching characters develop very much and it felt very relatable. I had not read the other books, but I was still able to enjoy this one.

I love these books and place more and more every time I read! I love that it has my favourite thing Animals and the vet practice is the bomb! A chance for love and romance is a big aspect as well as previous characters featuring in the book. I just can't get enough of this book and I need more! I hope this is going to be a looonng series.