A Cottage in the Country: Escape to the cosiest little cottage in the country

A Cottage in the Country by Linn B. Halton is such a cosy uplifting read which follows our main character Maddie Brooks as she embarks on a new chapter of her life. As her big 50th is fast approaching she is determined to make this next chapter about her and achieve her dream. I love books about renovation and new beginnings so this was a perfect book for me.Maddie’s excitement for Ash Cottage could easily be felt through the pages and it was easy to visualise this quirky little cottage thanks to the authors beautifully detailed descriptions. I was drawn into the storyline and was enjoying the transformation of the cottage coming together through the hard work that Maddie and handy man Lewis was putting into the renovations.There is a sweet touch of romance in this book and the author leads us down different paths trying to keep us guessing as to who if anyone would win Maddie’s heart. We have two love interests in this book handy man Lewis and long time friend Ryan and both men are attractive but both have their flaws too, I found my hopes for each man chopping and changing throughout the book.The storyline is set on the lead up to Christmas but isn’t very festive so it can be read any time of year. I found this such a cosy feel good read.

I did really enjoy this book, and attention to detail was great. I would recommend it. I like the fact it's set in England and in the country, not in an idyllic mansion etc. However, I did feel the ending was very rushed compared to the rest of the book. And I did have to reread a bit as I wondered if I had missed something in the story. My only other point was I think that a bit more depth to the thoughts and feelings of the main characters would improve the book.

Really good book. Couldn't put it down. Can't wait for book 2

Loved this book

brilliant read