Book Review: The Summerfield Saddler by Penelope Janu

Penelope Janu is passionate about the environment and conservation and I love that her stories reflect this passion and also include women that are strong and resilient and swoonworthy males that are respectful and caring.

 

Mackenzie Henry 'Mac' is passionate about continuing her ailing grandfather's fight to have a closed mine site rehabilitated. When he is accepted to make a documentary on the site and the proposed rehabilitation he asks Mac to go in his place. Norwegian conservationist and Antarctic explorer Kit Thorsen will be heading the documentary.

When Mac and Kit first meet after an accident on a film set, Mac's fierce independence and Kit's need to protect form an instant barrier between the two and sparks fly.

Now they must put their own grievances aside and work together. 

 

The Summerfield Saddler is a fabulous story about two very independent people who find they have the same core values however it takes the two of them some time to realise that they don't have to fight against their feelings. This is a heartfelt slow-burn romance with a touch of spice and wonderful descriptions of  Australia's beautiful flora and fauna.

I've enjoyed Janu's previous books and I found The Summerfield Saddler to be another moving and inspiring read.

 

My rating 4 / 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

Publisher: Harlequin Australia

Publication date: 4th December 2024

Genre: Contemporary Fiction / Romance

Pages: 435

Source: Courtesy of the publisher