Publication: 8th May 2025 – Simon & Schuster UK
Anna Whitlock is a people-pleaser, but she is done saying yes. Now she has to learn how to put herself first…
After splitting up with her fiancé and ready for a new start, Anna takes a job rewilding the glorious Stonemore Estate in Northumberland.
But when she arrives the only thing driving Anna wild is her boss: the sexy, but emotionally unavailable Jamie, who is hellbent on making Anna’s job – and her life – as difficult as possible. On the plus side, there’s Callum, the gorgeous estate manager, her best friend Fi, and an enthusiastic beagle called Hugo.
When romance with Callum blossoms, is Anna’s resolve to stop people-pleasing about to falter? And why can’t she stop thinking about Jamie? Can she truly put herself first and say yes to the thing which will make her happiest, falling truly madly wildly in love…?
Happy Monday, everyone! Excited to start the week by taking part in the blog tour for Wild About You, the wonderful debut novel by Sophie Loxton.
From the synopsis, I expected a romantic and entertaining novel, but I got much more. The story is very well-written, the characters feel authentic, and the beautiful descriptions made me wish that I was in Northumberland, working at the magnificent, yet in need of a new roof, Stonemore Estate.
Wild About You is a story of new beginnings, friendship, romance, and found family. The protagonist, Anna Whitlock is relatable and loyal, complex and flawed, determined to leave behind her past and the fiancé who broke her heart and to exchange her exciting and fast-paced life in London for a quiet new one in Stonemore, a picturesque village with greystone cottages where everyone knows everyone.
It’s the beginning of a new life for Anna who, after her world is turned upside down, makes a decision about her life: not only she does take on a new job in Northern England, but she is going to become a new person. Always a people pleaser, always saying “yes” to other people’s desires, it’s time for Anna to start saying “no” and to put herself first. However, her resolve to say “no” is often tested by the friendly and gorgeous estate manager Callum, her best friend Fi, her snobbish new colleague Tally, the adorable beagle Hugo who brings excitement to the office, and, most of all, the grumpy and distant lord of the manor, Jamie.
Wild About You is a charming, heartwarming, and uplifting novel which addresses sensible themes that sometimes make for a difficult and emotional read. However, there are also hilarious and entertaining scenes as well as romance. Overall, I really enjoyed this novel and I didn’t want it to end and I can’t wait to read the author’s next book!
A huge thank you to SJV and Simon & Schuster UK for inviting me to take part in the blog tour and providing me with a proof of this wonderful novel.
Sophie Loxton lives in Kent with her husband and dog. She writes her novels on train journeys. You can find her on Instagram @sophieloxtonauthor
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Lovely review Noemi. I’m looking forward to reading this soon.
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Thank you 😊 Hope you enjoy it!
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