Situated in the picturesque Cotswolds, Maple Tree Lodge was a family business for decades. But following the death of the family patriarch, architect Ben Jackson is supposed to get more involved into the business. Otherwise, there is no chance to save the hotel. Through a game of circumstances, he is joined in the project by interior designer Lily Watson. Two divergent personalities with often conflictual perspectives on how the hotel may finally look like. Will those sparks lead to something else?
Coming Home to Maple Tree Lodge by Alison Sherlock, published by Boldwood Books was my second rewarding cosy read of this hot summer weekend. A good choice that I recommend to my readers for their next weekend read as well.
I personally enjoyed the evolving dynamic between the two, as well as the precious professional exchange. The author is well documented and everything related to the design and architectural details felt very authentic and real. The romance though may find its way through the intense renovation works and this is just sweet.
I personally also loved how Lily was developed as character and her search for home. She is relatable, hard not to empathise with. All the main characters, Ben, his sister and Lily do have professional expectations and self doubts and I love watching how they navigate the complex adulthood maze of decisions.
Rating: 3.5 stars
Disclaimer: Book offered as part of the book tour but the opinions are, as usual, my own
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