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Fresh Starts at Folly Farm
The Bramblewick series follows the lives and loves of the residents of a small village on the North York Moors. These contemporary romances are guaranteed to warm your heart.
BOOK THREE OF THE POPULAR BRAMBLEWICK SERIES
Rachel Johnson has returned to her childhood home in Bramblewick, a small village on the North York Moors. Taking up a position as practice nurse at the village surgery, Rachel hopes she can rebuild her own life and provide a better life for her young son, Sam.
But Folly Farm isn't what it used to be. Since the death of Rachel's father, the spark seems to have disappeared from her mother. No longer a working farm, the place seems neglected and sad. Sam is clearly resentful of the changes in his life, and after a worrying incident at the school, Rachel fears that the move has come too late.
Trying to settle into a new job, aware of her mother's obvious loneliness, and fretting over the state of the farm on top of everything else, her new start isn't working out as she'd hoped.
Xander North is a successful actor with a lot on his mind and a big decision to make. Bramblewick seems like the perfect place to stay while he contemplates his future. But Xander has a big heart and a deep love for animals, and somehow waifs and strays keep landing on his doorstep. Since he's in a rented cottage, what is he to do with them?
Xander has childhood memories of Folly Farm and wonders if the residents there can help him. But things have changed since he last visited, and despite a warm welcome from the owner, her daughter doesn't seem so sure of him.
As the summer rolls on, Xander and Rachel both have difficult choices to make. Should they go with their heads or their hearts?
Folly Farm has become the place of second chances for animals, but can it work its magic on two scared people?
BOOK THREE OF THE POPULAR BRAMBLEWICK SERIES
Rachel Johnson has returned to her childhood home in Bramblewick, a small village on the North York Moors. Taking up a position as practice nurse at the village surgery, Rachel hopes she can rebuild her own life and provide a better life for her young son, Sam.
But Folly Farm isn't what it used to be. Since the death of Rachel's father, the spark seems to have disappeared from her mother. No longer a working farm, the place seems neglected and sad. Sam is clearly resentful of the changes in his life, and after a worrying incident at the school, Rachel fears that the move has come too late.
Trying to settle into a new job, aware of her mother's obvious loneliness, and fretting over the state of the farm on top of everything else, her new start isn't working out as she'd hoped.
Xander North is a successful actor with a lot on his mind and a big decision to make. Bramblewick seems like the perfect place to stay while he contemplates his future. But Xander has a big heart and a deep love for animals, and somehow waifs and strays keep landing on his doorstep. Since he's in a rented cottage, what is he to do with them?
Xander has childhood memories of Folly Farm and wonders if the residents there can help him. But things have changed since he last visited, and despite a warm welcome from the owner, her daughter doesn't seem so sure of him.
As the summer rolls on, Xander and Rachel both have difficult choices to make. Should they go with their heads or their hearts?
Folly Farm has become the place of second chances for animals, but can it work its magic on two scared people?
190 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 8, 2018
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December 12, 2018
Part three of a lovely series, the familiar characters are there in the background but this story introduces Rachel the new practice nurse, she has moved to her mother's farm, Folly Farm. Her first patient one morning is a man hiding behind dark glasses and a big coat. The setting of a village in Yorkshire is the perfect place for this story to unfold, I really got to know the character Rachel, her ex truly was a villainous character, he will make your blood boil when you find out what he did. Sharon Booth's writing is so true, she makes her characters so real it's brilliant. The length of the story is perfect, it made me feel happy and wanting to read the next one.
April 10, 2018
Rachel is home in the small village of Bramblewick with her son Sam living at her mother's home, Folly Farm. When a mysterious stranger Zander begins to add rescued animals to the once busy farm, it means a fresh start for everyone.
I love the Bramblewick stories - actually, all Ms. Booth's books - and this one I thought was especially touching. The author has a way of making all her characters very true to life and likable with all their faults and troubles. Rachel and Zander are a lovely couple and truly deserve their happy ending.
I grabbed this book this morning when it came out and immediately read through it. It's an easy read, and I always enjoy visiting the other people who've appeared in the series previously. There are small touches of humor, lovely descriptions of the countryside and village, and a story that touches the reader's heart.
I love the Bramblewick stories - actually, all Ms. Booth's books - and this one I thought was especially touching. The author has a way of making all her characters very true to life and likable with all their faults and troubles. Rachel and Zander are a lovely couple and truly deserve their happy ending.
I grabbed this book this morning when it came out and immediately read through it. It's an easy read, and I always enjoy visiting the other people who've appeared in the series previously. There are small touches of humor, lovely descriptions of the countryside and village, and a story that touches the reader's heart.
December 15, 2018
Brilliant
In beginning to really enjoy reading about the village and villagers of Bramblewick and look forward to their next instalment. This is book three. I did enjoy this book (read on kindle). It was a lovely story, well written. My fave so far is book 2 and am now about to start on book 4.
In beginning to really enjoy reading about the village and villagers of Bramblewick and look forward to their next instalment. This is book three. I did enjoy this book (read on kindle). It was a lovely story, well written. My fave so far is book 2 and am now about to start on book 4.
October 26, 2019
I loved this book ,what a wonderful story
It was so sad and heartbreaking but with happiness as well
I so felt Rachel’s pain and anxiety over everything
Domestic abuse is disgusting and this story was done in a sensitive way
We saw Rachel believing in her self,finding love and happiness and Xander found what he was looking for
Well done
It was so sad and heartbreaking but with happiness as well
I so felt Rachel’s pain and anxiety over everything
Domestic abuse is disgusting and this story was done in a sensitive way
We saw Rachel believing in her self,finding love and happiness and Xander found what he was looking for
Well done
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April 14, 2018
A brilliant chapter of the Bramblewick series.
It takes much awareness and a great sense of balance to treat certain topics without sounding nor trivial or superficial, nor tragic. This story is pure emotion. Sharon Booth never ceases to amaze me.
It takes much awareness and a great sense of balance to treat certain topics without sounding nor trivial or superficial, nor tragic. This story is pure emotion. Sharon Booth never ceases to amaze me.
August 28, 2019
Folly Farm Follies
Third Bramblewick novel. Totally enjoyable. Reading the stories one after another. Can't put them down. Each story encapsulates one person's life in the village and then gradually entwined them together. Where's the next. Love getting lost in the tale.
Third Bramblewick novel. Totally enjoyable. Reading the stories one after another. Can't put them down. Each story encapsulates one person's life in the village and then gradually entwined them together. Where's the next. Love getting lost in the tale.
September 7, 2018
Easy Read
A book you can get comfortable on the sofa and a warm drink with. Sometimes it's just nice to have a feel good book to read and this is one.
A book you can get comfortable on the sofa and a warm drink with. Sometimes it's just nice to have a feel good book to read and this is one.
October 28, 2018
Great book. Now want to read more in the series.
February 15, 2019
A lovely read
I think I'm reading these in the wrong order but I'm loving them so far, I'm glad there's more .
I think I'm reading these in the wrong order but I'm loving them so far, I'm glad there's more .
October 2, 2019
I adore these little feel good stories, full of love & warmth. Perfect to snuggle up under a blanket to read 💜
March 18, 2021
Another fabulous story in the Bramblewick series. Not an easy subject to cover but dealt with brilliantly.
February 10, 2024
such a good book
Just love all the characters and getting to know them all
What an easy book to keep up with now on to book 4 to see what happens next
Just love all the characters and getting to know them all
What an easy book to keep up with now on to book 4 to see what happens next
February 15, 2025
Lovely
I love reading this series I get into it from the first page to the last. It's lovely catching up with the characters from the other books. Getting to know the new characters is lovely and so romantic such feel good books.
I love reading this series I get into it from the first page to the last. It's lovely catching up with the characters from the other books. Getting to know the new characters is lovely and so romantic such feel good books.
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