The Little Village Library: The perfect heartwarming story of kindness, community and new beginnings

Helen Rolfe

Feb 2020 · Hachette UK

About this ebook

The Little Village Library is a heartwarming story about kindness, community, and new beginnings, perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley and Rachael Lucas

One of Woman & Home's top 5 feel-good fiction!

It takes a village...

Cloverdale is known for its winding roads, undulating hills and colourful cottages, and now for its Library of Shared Things: a place where locals can borrow anything they might need, from badminton sets to waffle makers. A place where the community can come together.

Jennifer has devoted all her energy into launching the Library. When her sister Isla moves home, and single dad Adam agrees to run a mending workshop at the Library, new friendships start to blossom. But what is Isla hiding, and can Adam ever mend his broken past?

Then Adam's daughter makes a startling discovery, and the people at the Library of Shared Things must pull together to help one family overcome its biggest challenge of all . . .

A heartwarming story about the kindness we can find when we least expect it, and the places we learn to call home.

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Readers adore Helen Rolfe's heartwarming storytelling:

'A lovely community, full of friendship and love'

'I enjoyed every minute of this book and found it very hard to put down'

'Lovely, feel-good...filled with lots of love'

'Gave you all the emotions: suspense, happiness and excitement'

'Helen Rolfe's writing brought a smile to my face'

'Loved loved loved this fabulous book'

'Full of wonderful characters, great food, a lovely location'

Ratings and reviews

So much going on in this book, it's impossible not to enjoy every little bit of it! Cloverdale is a lovely scenic village surrounded by rolling countryside. Jennifer has always lived here and wants to get back to having more of a community feel, hoping that the inhabitants will mix more. As part of her plan, she sets up 'The Library of Shared Things' - a unique idea, and one I haven't come across before. Into the area comes Adam and his two children - but how much do they actually know about the new arrivals? As with any village, there is plenty happening (I should know, I live in one) and it all fits together seamlessly! Helen Rolfe's experience shines throughout; with a bit of mystery, friendships, relationships and family dynamics I was glued to the pages from the beginning to the very last page. This is a terrific story, not all as straightforward as it seems at first and definitely one to get your brain ticking over. Well written and very enjoyable, this is worth every one of the four shiny stars I'm happy to give it.

Very moving story, it shows that all people can ɓe subjected to abusive relationships. We must never assume one way or another

About the author

Helen Rolfe writes romantic fiction and contemporary women's fiction and enjoys weaving stories about family, friendship, secrets, and community.