One Enchanted Evening by Katie Fforde Book Review

If you’re looking for a novel that will take you on an enchanting journey, look no further than Katie Fforde’s One Enchanted Evening. This book follows on from two previous books set in the 1960s and vividly brings to life the beauty of Nightingale Woods Hotel in Dorset. In this review, we’ll follow Meg’s journey and learn why this book is a must-read.

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Synopsis

Ever since she can remember, Meg has wanted to be a professional cook.

But it’s 1964, and in restaurant kitchens all over England it is still a man’s world.

Then she gets a call from her mother who is running a small hotel in Dorset.

There’s an important banqueting event coming up. She needs help and she needs it now!

When Meg arrives, the hotel seems stuck in the past. But she loves a challenge, and sets to work.

Then Justin, the son of the hotel owner, appears, determined to take over the running of the kitchen.

Infuriated, Meg is determined to keep cooking – and soon sparks between them begin to fly.

Will their differences be a recipe for disaster? After all, the course of true love never did run smooth…

About The Author

Taken from Katie Fforde’s author page at Amazon.co.uk

I live in the beautiful Cotswold countryside with my family, and I’m a country girl at heart.

I first started writing when my mother gave me a writing kit for Christmas, and once I started I just couldn’t stop. Living Dangerously was my first novel and since then, I haven’t looked back.

Ideas for books are everywhere, and I’m constantly inspired by the people and places around me. From watching TV (yes, it is research) to overhearing conversations, I love how my writing gives me the chance to taste other people’s lives and try all the jobs I’ve never had.

Each of my books explores a different profession or background and my research has helped me bring these to life. I’ve been a porter in an auction house, tried my hand at pottery, refurbished furniture, delved behind the scenes of a dating website, and I’ve even been on a Ray Mears survival course.

I love being a writer; to me there isn’t a more satisfying and pleasing thing to do. I particularly enjoy writing love stories. I believe falling in love is the best thing in the world, and I want all my characters to experience it, and my readers to share their stories.

My Review

Meg has always wanted to be a professional cook; she has an internship set up in France, but it isn’t time to go yet and restaurants are still generally a man’s world where women aren’t welcome. She gets a call to help her mother who is running the beautiful Nightingale Woods Hotel in Dorset and urgently needs a cook. While helping her mother she meets Justin, the owner’s son, a chef himself who isn’t happy having a woman in his kitchen!

From the moment I started reading One Enchanted Evening, I was hooked. The story starts with Meg arriving at the hotel in Dorset to work as a chef. The plot of this novel is excellent and there are twists and turns that keep you guessing along with plenty of adventures with Meg’s wonderful friends.

The characters in One Enchanted Evening are fantastic – each one is unique and lovable in their own way. I especially adored Ambrosine – she has such a big heart that you can’t help but root for her throughout the novel. Her relationship with Meg was delightful and very special which made the story even better and it was wonderful to catch up with characters from past books.

It was great to see how Meg eventually followed her dream of working in a French restaurant in France, where everyone is surprisingly friendly. She eventually returns to Dorset as the elderly hotel resident, Ambrosine, has broken her hip and asked her for help, which shows just how close they had become.

Katie Fforde does an excellent job of painting beautiful descriptions of scenery throughout the story – readers will feel like they’re right there with Meg whether she is in the delightful Dorset countryside or the rolling hills of Provence.

As expected, there is a happy ending which ties everything together nicely – it was enjoyable to witness Meg’s journey come full circle by the end of the book.

All things considered, One Enchanted Evening by Katie Fforde is an exceptional novel that should be read by all lovers of romance fiction books! With its delightful characters, vivid scenery descriptions and beautiful setting at Nightingale Woods Hotel in Dorset, this book takes readers on an enchanting journey full of hope, love and adventure. Highly recommended!

My previous reviews of Katie Fforde’s work

A Wedding in the Country

A Wedding in Provence

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