Book Review - Sunrise Over Strawberry Hill Farm by Alison Sherlock

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Title: Sunrise Over Strawberry Hill Farm

Author: Alison Sherlock

Format reviewed: Ebook

Source: Netgalley

Publisher: Boldwood Books

Publication Date: 3rd January 2024

Rating: 5 Stars

The penultimate book in Alison Sherlocks, heart-warming Railway Lane series - one not to be missed...

She drives a tractor. He arrives in a red Ferrari. What could possibly go wrong?

Flora Barton is desperate to save her family home Strawberry Hill Farm. She only needs one thing - a great business idea to keep the farm afloat!

So, when Nico Rossi arrives from Italy with a crazy plan to save the farm, Flora should be overjoyed. The trouble is the Rossi men are infamous playboys and sensible Flora doesn’t trust impetuous Nico at all.

Nico has been trying to escape the famous Rossi surname his whole life. Arriving in sleepy Cranfield after recently losing his beloved grandfather and family vineyard, he has no intention of staying on any longer than necessary. But he soon realises how desperate the situation is and throws caution to the wind to help turn the farm into a Glamping site.

Can Flora realise her dreams to keep the farm safe for the future and can Nico ever stop running from his past?

As they try to save Strawberry Hill Farm, secrets are revealed and just maybe they’ll discover why opposites attract...

A cosy, feel-good read, perfect for the fans of Della Galton, Holly Martin and Cathy Bramley

I absolutely love this series, and this is another totally wonderful addition to it. 

I found I couldn't read this fast enough, as I felt so at home back in Cranfield, and I love seeing how this little town keeps regenerating itself. 

This time it is Flora who is taking centre stage but we see plenty of the other leading ladies of the series, and I also know I'm looking forward to reading Libby's story in the final book of the series. 

Flora is trying her hardest to save Strawberry Hill Farm but is practically out of ideas. She is not a huge fan of change, nor is she that bothered about romance, so the arrival of Nico Rossi is a huge adjustment for her. 

I loved Nico, he is trying his hardest to prove he isn't like his famous father, and some of his interactions with a young teen in the village are really sweet and it's clear he is a very caring person. He is also determined to help Flora save the farm. 

I loved seeing the dynamics between Flora and Nico, even if I did want to knock their heads together many times. 

This is heartwarming, its friendly, the sense of community is strong and its an all around pleasurable book to escape into.   A total joy to read, and I can't wait until I open the next book in this series. 

Thank you to Boldwood Books and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.