The Beekeeper's Cottage: An utterly feel-good romance novel

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Comforted by the gentle hum of the beehives at the bottom of the garden, Grace drains the last of her tea and walks slowly back towards the little hillside house she adores. Her marriage is over, but is it too late to start her life again?

 

Beekeeper Grace thought throwing out her cheating husband would be the hardest thing she ever did. But when she opens the door to a property developer one morning, it’s clear that keeping the beautiful home and garden – her only sanctuary throughout her miserable marriage – will be the greatest challenge of all…

 

Fleeing to her best friend at the farm next door, Grace blurts out all her problems, only to be overheard by Amos, a handsome, free-spirited visitor with a twinkle in his eye. Fascinated by Grace and her bees, Amos offers to stay in the village of Hope Corner, to help turn her home into a guest house in return for lessons on beekeeping.

 

As Grace shows Amos how to nurture a hive and harvest honeycomb without getting stung, he is charming but secretive. He never stays long in the same place after an incident in his past involving a mysterious woman named Maria. But as their eyes lock over a jar of homemade honey, Grace can’t help feeling that she’d really like him to stay…

 

Determined to dispel her growing suspicion that Amos is running from something serious, Grace goes in search of the truth about Maria. But when she finds it, will she still want Amos to put down roots in Hope Corner, and will they still have a house to return to?

 

No matter how far they travel, bees will always find their way home…

 

An absolutely perfect feel good romance for readers who adore Jenny Colgan, Lucy Diamond and Debbie Johnson.

 

Readers adore Emma Davies!

Wow!!! Five stars is not enough for this book! Absolutely nothing more than delightful and purely heart-warming! I did not put this book down!! touched my heart on so many levels, that I feel my words are not enough!... I highly recommended this book and can't wait to get my hands on all of her books!!!!!!!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

 

Joyful and uplifting and really warms the cockles of your heart… Entirely uplifting and satisfying, with an ending that really does bring a tear to the eye along with the widest of smiles. The writing is excellent – an ease of readability, a vividly described setting, excellent character development… this book has all the warmth of the fluffiest blanket, and I enjoyed it very much.’ Being Anne, 5 stars

 

Literally took my breath away… an uplifting read that will have you feel like you can tackle anything. It gives you hope and makes you realise what is important in life. Some parts were a tad emotional but otherwise this was such a great read that will uplift and inspire. Absolutely loved it!’ bytheletterbookreviews, 5 stars

 

‘This is an emotional, feel-good rollercoaster of a read. That will put a zest for life and tackling everything life throws at you back into your bones. It will make you laugh, make you cry and make you smile. This is a lovely read. For chicklit and romance fans alike and I loved it.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

 

Surpassed all my expectations!... the warmth just pours out of it and it is a tremendously enjoyable read! I cannot recommend this one highly enough… A full five dancing, glowing stars!’ Grace J Reviewerlady, 5 stars

 

What a wonderful book!... I couldn’t stop until I’d finished, and this took me just less than a day! It was full of emotion with plenty of smiles and a few tears thrown in for good measure… Fab, fab, fab!! Would definitely recommend!’ Stardust Book Reviews, 5 stars

Ratings and reviews

4.8
4 reviews
Gaele Hi
August 23, 2019
Grace has a special relationship with her bees – they tell her things, she talks with them, and everyone manages to benefit from that connection. But a stranger has appeared at the flower farm run by her friend Flora and her husband, in the form of an itinerant worker, Amos, who seems to be drawn to the places and people who need him most, in his efforts to atone for some long-past issues. Amos and Grace are drawn to one another, even as she’s battling her husband for a divorce and the ownership of the cottage she has so lovingly decorated and maintained. Spending years helping him to entertain and progress in show business, he’s now trying to sell the house out from under her -because he can. But Amos, Flora and the gang are determined that Grace should stay and find a way to make the cottage and her skills bring in income. Emma Davies has a way of making you a part of the story as you sit at the farmhouse table or out in the garden, just taking In the sights, scents and atmosphere. We care about the people because they are people we want to know and befriend, and their homes and lives are often ones to envy – even when things are tough. More importantly, the stories are life-affirming and hope-affirming, sure to leave you with a smile and some slowly formulating plans to move to a cottage somewhere in the country. I received an eArc copy of the title from the publisher via NetGalley for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.
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Strega Nana K
June 6, 2020
Give yourself a treat with The Beekeepers Cottage! I felt like I had a wonderful visit with truly lovely people. Grace is a wonderful character and along with the newly (and mysteriously) arrived Amos made this a pleasure to read. Thank you Emma Davies - I could smell the flowers, feel the breeze and hear the bee's song as I sipped my tea!
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Grace J. Reviewerlady
August 6, 2019
Having read Emma Davies' work since her very first novel, I have come to expect warmth and compassion in her novels, and I'm never disappointed! Grace has the most beautiful country home with a large garden in a gorgeous setting where she keeps her beehives. The only blot on the landscape is her lying, cheating husband - and she has decided their marriage has come to the end of the road. What she didn't expect was him to threaten to sell the house from under her ... With Emma's trademark warmth, this is a lovely read which will seep into your bones and leave you with a feeling of happiness and contentment. I hadn't realised - until I began reading - that it was a follow-on to The House at Hope Corner and whilst this is an excellent stand-alone read, your pleasure can only be doubled by reading that one first. With the main character named Grace, and the dog called Brodie, this book felt as if it was written just for me! With a most glorious country setting and a splendid array of characters, this is an absolute joy to read, and with the terrific weather we've been having recently, I could feel the sun beating down on me just as it was in the book. An excellent structure, well-planned plot combined with a couple of twists and turns and a secret or two all contribute to this novel excelling in the genre. A superb addition to Emma's writing, I recommend this to all lovers of a feel-good read and, as such, it's absolutely a solid five star read.
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