A family and hotel in desperate need of help…
Maple Tree Lodge Hotel has been home to the Jackson family for over a century. Following the sudden loss of his father, architect Ben Jackson discovers the hotel is close to financial ruin and if the hotel is to survive and his family are to keep a roof over their heads, tough decisions need to be made.
With the hotel in urgent need of a renovation, Ben’s sister enlists the talents of cash strapped, best friend and interior designer Lily Watson. Lily jumps at the chance to showcase her talents and to prove to herself and her high-achieving parents that she can carve herself a successful career doing what she loves.
However, Lily’s vision for a cosy, country Cotswolds hotel is the complete opposite to what Ben has in mind for a minimalistic, modern makeover and fireworks ensue!
Can they work together to save Maple Tree Lodge?
Can Lily help Ben and his family find a future together?
And can Ben show Lily that there's more to life than work?
As autumn begins to weave its magic spell, perhaps Lily will discover somewhere to finally call home and find a reason to stay ...
Review: This is the first book in a new series (The Maple Tree Lodge Hotel) from this author. Having read and thoroughly enjoyed some of Alison’s other series of books, I am looking forward to meeting some new characters in these new stories, set in the picturesque Cotswolds.
This story centres on jobless and homeless interior designer Lily Wilson, who has arrived at Maple Tree Lodge, home to her friend, Hannah Jackson, with a view to helping with renovation of the family-run Cotswolds hotel which is in financial difficulty. Lily has been struggling to establish herself in the career she is passionate about and hopes that she can show off her talents by designing a cosy and comfy interior for this building in keeping with its attractive surroundings. However, she instantly meets with resistance in the form of Hannah’s brother, Ben, who has a very different vision of a sleek and modern makeover for the hotel. Lily is convinced she has the right idea, but how can she persuade Ben that she knows what she is doing? Not only is the future of the hotel at stake, but also that of the Jackson family who are being pulled apart by the hotel’s troubles. As she becomes closer to the family, and Ben in particular, Lily feels that she may have found a home in Maple Tree Lodge.
This was a great start to the new book series. It was full of drama, from Lily’s incredible arrival at the lodge to the family disagreements, humour and romance. I loved the characters, in particular Lily and Ben. Lily had such passion for what she was trying to achieve, while Ben was stubborn but had his family’s wellbeing at heart. Lily’s friend Hannah was always baking wonderful sweet delights which I hope will resurface in further stories in the series. I was pleased to find a few characters from Alison’s earlier books popping up as well in minor roles. After reading this book, I am really looking forward to my next visit to Maple Tree Lodge.
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