Abigail’s Shop by Rachel Herron is the first book in the Cypress Hollow Yarn series. Abigail Durant gets the shock of her life when an old friend, Eliza Carpenter, left her an inheritance. A cottage and a plot of land on her sheep ranch. Cade MacArthur, Eliza’s nephew, is the other heir who inherits the rest of the ranch. Cade is not happy with his aunt’s will and becomes grumpier than usual. Despite Cade’s grumpiness and hostility, Abigail is determined to turn her inheritance into a second chance. She dreams of opening a knitting shop where she can spin her own yard, teach a few classes and knit until her heart’s content. While they seem to be at odds, the chemistry between them is undeniable. Was Eliza matchmaking from beyond the grave? When the past Abigail thought she left behind follows her to Cypress Hollow, she must decide if she can trust Cade with her secrets as well as her heart.
Abigail’s Shop is a fun, cute enemies-to-lovers rom-com with a bit of suspense. I don’t know much about knitting but the book gives enough details to inform readers without bogging down the story with extensive details. Many reviews have complained that the plot is formulaic and while it did hit all the enemies-to-lovers points, it was still enjoyable. It is not a book to take too seriously but to sit back and enjoy. In my experience, most romances regardless of the trope are formulaic but that doesn't mean that they aren’t enjoyable. There are sex scenes that are common for a romance novel. It doesn’t get graphic or explicit. It’s more hot and heavy, then fades to black. Overall, Abigail’s Shop is a typical romance with drama, headbutting, undeniable attraction and a force that is trying to keep them apart. However, I thoroughly enjoyed Abigail’s Shop and look forward to reading the rest of the series. I recommend Abigail’s Shop.
Abigail’s Shop is available in eBook
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