Book Review - Winter Magic on Railway Lane by Alison Sherlock

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Title: Winter Magic on Railway Lane

Author: Alison Sherlock

Format reviewed: Ebook

Source: Netgalley

Publisher: Boldwood Books

Publication Date: 29th August 2024

Rating: 5 Stars

Join the residents of Railway Lane for one last magical adventure…

Globetrotting Libby Jacobs has lost her job but is looking forward to spending more time in her home village of Cranfield.

She dreams of turning her chocolate making hobby into something more permanent. There’s only one problem - Ethan Connolly.

Despite being soul mates growing up, Libby hasn’t been close to Ethan since their disastrous date at the school prom. But now he’s back and he has just what Libby needs… a large kitchen! But can they even bear to be in the same room together?

Ethan never stays in Cranfield too long as it reminds him of his parents’ terrible marriage. But when disaster strikes, he’s forced to stay and help realise his grandad’s dream of a Christmas train. Can the whole village help Ethan create a seasonal spectacular in time?

Can Libby confront her secrets and realise her dreams?

And can Ethan ever stop running from his past and trust his heart?

Perhaps the magic of winter on Railway Lane might just give Libby and Ethan a second chance after all...

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

What a fabulous way to end a series, and although it is s shame that this is the conclusion of a series, I'm already keen to see what the author will be writing next. 

Dodgy Del makes a final appearance too in this, he has been in the authors previous series too which is interconnected, and it's always fun to see what mess of things he is likely to make! 

Finally it is Libby's turn in the spotlight, and we get to at last discover why she constantly bickers with Ethan, when she isn't avoiding him, and I loved the reasoning.  I also loved how Ethan was the only one who could provide her with a kitchen big enough for her new massive Chocolate order. 

All the descriptions of chocolate in this story were enough to have my mouth watering a lot. 

But what really make my heart sing with joy in this story, is the culmination of the railway line / train storyline has been running throughout the series. It really made me despair at times, while many plotlines had a really community feel to them, which is always lovely to see. 

There is so much to love for fans of the series in this book, it probably can be read as a standalone but honestly why deny yourself the pleasure for four incredibly great books to read! 

Lovely festive feeling to this, and another great book from this author. 

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