Book Review - The Ticklemore Treasure Trove by Liz Davies

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Title: The Ticklemore Treasure Trove

Author: Liz Davies

Format reviewed: Ebook

Source: Author supplied copy

Publisher: Self Published

Publication Date: 1st June 2021

Rating: 5 Stars

Nell Chapman has always assumed that one of her twin sons would help run her antique shop once they finished university. The boys, however, have other plans, when they announce they're going backpacking for a year, leaving Nell feeling bereft and lonely.

Not only that, but with their father (her lying, cheating ex-husband) back on the scene and demanding half of the business, there might not be anything left for her boys to help manage when they return.

However, she hasn’t counted on the unexpected support of local landscape artist, Silas Long. And neither has she considered the possibility she might fall in love again – especially since Silas is so distant and moody, and has his own cross to bear.

Should Nell take a chance and risk her heart, or should she leave well alone? And why has Silas painted her portrait if he doesn’t feel anything for her?

It is always a treat to be back in Ticklemore, and this time we are focusing on unsurprisingly the Ticklemore Treasure Trove, Nell's antique shop.  And we also get to know Silas a whole lot better too. 

This may be the third book in a series but it can easily be read as a standalone,  Although Nell and Silas have been part of Hattie's task force and thus we are aware of them, this is the first time as a reader of the series that the really spend any time with these two incredibly lovely people. 

Silas is hiding something in his past and its affecting how he deals with life at the moment. However spending some time with Nell seems to unlock various feelings within him, and I'm not just talking about romance. 

And Nell, wow what a weasel her ex-husband is, and I thoroughly enjoyed hating Riley whenever he reared his ugly head in this story. 

I loved the whole storyline involving one rather specific painting in Nell's shop, and also learning about Silas' past. 

And Hattie has a new mission this book, that woman is impossible to say no to and she's decided that everyone in Ticklemore needs an apprentice, although neither Nell nor Silas are particularly keen on the idea. She's also decided that those two will become a couple.... but I'll leave it you to discover whether Hattie  gets everything she sets her mind to or not. 

I completely enjoyed this story, the characters, the village, and the plot.  Not to mention some rather funny conversations between our leading pair.  It's just an all around good book, and another excellent addition to this series. 

Thank you to the author for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.