Love and Lattes at Pumpkin Hollow

If you want the ultimate cosy autumnal read, this is one that needs to be on your bookshelf...for several reasons.

Love and Lattes at Pumpkin Hollow by Victoria Walters is about Willow and her Dad trying to save their farm from being bought, due to money crises. After having lost her mum, Willow is desperate to save the one thing the family are passionate about, Birch Tree Farm. But, with the Farm mainly being popular solely in the warmer seasons, Willow and her Dad are struggling to keep the farm running, so Willow's Dad decides to talk to Henderson Homes, a company who buy out lands to turn them into something more 'modern'. But Willow being the hyper passionate person she is, wants to save the Farm and decides to turn it into an Autumnal attraction, filled with Pumpkins and all sorts. Basically a Pumpkin Patch plus a few other festivities. Willow coming up with this idea coincides with the arrival of Dylan Henderson, a grumpy 'city' guy who is determined to buy the land. Willow bargains for 6 weeks to turn their farm back up and running, and for some reason, Dylan decides to stick around and help.

Spoilers ahead :))

Now, let me start by saying I liked this book. It was entertaining and is definitely a book you remember.

However, I think the writing could have done with some refining.

I wasn't sure whether the book was supposed to be American or British. I think Willow and Dylan went from absolutely detesting each other to 'obsessed' with each other in about 5 seconds. Whilst I think the enemies to lovers trope was fitting for this book's plot, I think there could have been more of a slow burn. I think the chemistry between the two characters came out of nowhere, and threw me off guard.

But then you sort of get used to the two of them liking each other. However, Dylan then decides to use absolutely appalling language to throw his brother off pressuring Dylan about the status of the farm selling. I don't even want to repeat the choice of words on here, but I found it really unnecessary and could have been replaced by an alternative word choice. Willow overhears the phone call between Dylan and his brother and rightfully so demands Dylan to leave. However, Dylan then comes back to the Farm claiming his 'six week's isn't up yet, and for some bizarre reason, Willow lets Dylan come back, and then eventually forgives him. The two end up together, the Farm is saved and there's a happily ever after.

I think the concept of the book was strong, I just think the writing could have done with a little more work. But that being said, I liked the fact that the book stirred up a lot of opinions and I really didn't know how or where the plot was going to go.