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Appleby Farm: The funny, feel-good and uplifting romance from the Sunday Times bestselling author Kindle Edition

by Cathy Bramley (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 1,958 ratings

Sometimes the life you want isn’t the one you need…

Freya has skirted through life, drifting from place to place and job to job. Always restless, it seems she’s finally found a place to settle down (with a sexy boyfriend to match) in a small and cosy town. But she still finds herself thinking of the rolling hills of her Cumbrian childhood home: Appleby Farm. They’re only dreams though… there’s a life right here ready to be lived.

But a phone call rocks the new life she has built. Tragedy has threatened Appleby Farm and Freya makes the choice to return home, leaving her lovely boyfriend and safe job behind. But maybe the grass at Appleby Farm will be a shade greener this time…

Now, ever-restless Freya must finally make a choice about what she’d like her life to be. With two lives, two men and two futures to choose from… who does she really want to be?

Appleby Farm is a charming, funny and romantic story for anyone looking for a feel-good, light-hearted read, from the bestselling author.

Praise for Cathy Bramley:
'Delightfully warm with plenty of twists and turns' Trisha Ashley
'Rustic romance at its very best with a charming cast of characters - warm and endearing and engaging. As comforting as hot tea and toast made on the Aga!' Veronica Henry
'A lovely, sunny, gem of a book' Alexandra Brown

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    13 Aug. 2015
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A lovely, sunny, gem of a book that made me feel right at home – full of warmth and wonderful characters that stay with you long after the last page ― Alexandra Brown, author of Cupcakes at Carringtons

Brimming with colourful characters and deliciously quirky goings-on, reading a Cathy Bramley novel is as good as a picturesque holiday in the country, maybe even better ― Sunday Express Published On: 2015-08-15

Rustic romance at its very best with a charming cast of characters - warm and endearing and engaging. As comforting as hot tea and toast made on the Aga! ― Veronica Henry, author of The Beach Hut Next Door

An utterly charming read full of romance and adventure! ***** ― Woman Published On: 2015-09-03

Appleby Farm is as sweet and delicious as Freya's scones, and just as moreish. What a cosy, delicious slice of romance! ― Michele Gorman Published On: 2015-09-07

About the Author

Cathy Bramley is the Sunday Times bestselling author of romantic comedies including Wickham Hall, The Lemon Tree Café, Hetty's Farmhouse Bakery and A Match Made in Devon. She lives in a Nottinghamshire village with her family.

Her recent career as a full-time writer of light-hearted, romantic fiction has come as somewhat of a lovely surprise after spending eighteen years running her own marketing agency. However, she has been always an avid reader, never without a book on the go and now thinks she may have found her dream job!

Cathy loves to hear from her readers. You can get in touch via her website or on social media.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00W0P9RZW
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Transworld Digital
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 13 Aug. 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 7.0 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 436 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1473525207
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  • Customer reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 1,958 ratings

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Cathy Bramley

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Hello and welcome to my Amazon page! Look out for my new novel SOMEWHERE ONLY WE KNOW publishing in July 2025!

I write uplifting, heartwarming romance novels. My stories are about people I’d want to be friends with, characters my readers will root for. They are often ordinary women doing extraordinary things. I want my books to help readers find joy in everyday moments and to cherish life's unpredictability.

I've been a lover of stories since I was tiny and used to beg my mum to take me to the library because I’d finished all my books and was desperate for new ones. Many of my passions have come and gone (my obsession with home décor shows in the 90s led to a lot of dodgy DIY choices and my attempt at making wine did not end well!) but my love for story and drama and romance will last a lifetime.

My favourite thing to do is to get myself comfy with a book in my lap and my dog, Pearl beside me and lose myself in a story. I love the feel of a paperback, but am equally happy reading on my Kindle or iPad. I now listen to a lot of audiobooks too, especially when I’m driving. I read a wide variety of novels, but there is a special place on my bookshelf for Marian Keyes, Maeve Binchy, Beth O’Leary and Emily Henry. I didn’t start writing until 2013, before that I ran a PR and Marketing agency for many years and loved hearing my clients’ stories of how they started their businesses. Those stories must have stayed in my subconscious because I find I often write about the sort of places I used to work for.

I grew up in Birmingham but moved to Nottingham for university and have been here ever since. I live in a small village just outside the city, our house overlooks fields of barley in one direction and horses in the other, and our garden is full of fruit trees: damson; plum; pear and of course, Bramley apples!

You can keep up to date with my latest books by clicking on Amazon’s yellow ‘follow’ button, or find me on Instagram and Twitter as @CathyBramley and on Facebook as @CathyBramleyAuthor

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Customers find this romance book to be a lovely summer read with heartwarming elements, particularly appreciating the build-up of the love interest. The characters are well-developed, with one customer noting the strong female characters, and customers describe it as a feel-good, relaxing book that's warm and uplifting, with one review mentioning the whole family's involvement in the storyline. While customers enjoy the book's pacing, some find it a bit predictable.

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152 customers mention ‘Readability’152 positive0 negative

Customers find the book readable and enjoyable, describing it as a good holiday read.

"...Loved the descriptive settings of the farms. The fun of setting up the tea room and the whole family involvement in the storyline. Well done Cathy" Read more

"...Appleby Farm was everything I was anticipating and more, I loved every single page of it... even the ones when I was cursing under my breath at the..." Read more

"...The descriptions of the Lake District were delightful, the characters loveable and unfailingly cheerful and inspiring...." Read more

"...Was perfect. A couldn’t put down book in my opinion Loving the recipes, and now onto another (I’m sure) fab four piece epic read. !!!" Read more

35 customers mention ‘Character development’35 positive0 negative

Customers love the characters in the book, with one customer noting the strong female protagonists and another mentioning the handsome hero.

"...You can't help but like Freya as a character, she has a heart of gold, is loyal to her family and friends, and she has such a resilient spirit about..." Read more

"...The descriptions of the Lake District were delightful, the characters loveable and unfailingly cheerful and inspiring...." Read more

"...The main women characters are strong and independent...." Read more

"...Suspense was held in the storyline, the characters, credible, lovely atmospheric descriptions, great interaction between the characters, and a very..." Read more

26 customers mention ‘Heartwarming romance’26 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy this heartwarming romance, describing it as a cute love story that draws readers in, with one customer mentioning it made them both cry and laugh.

"Just loved the love interests. Loved the descriptive settings of the farms...." Read more

"...Another fabulous read from Cathy that draws you in...." Read more

"...delightful, the characters loveable and unfailingly cheerful and inspiring. Cathy has an original style, modern and cozy at the same time...." Read more

"I do love a good romance and a happy ending, This certainly qualifies...." Read more

21 customers mention ‘Feel good factor’21 positive0 negative

Customers find the book relaxing and feel-good, with one mentioning it's a lovely gentle read.

"I really enjoyed this book. A lovely gentle, light-hearted romance with plenty of interesting events...." Read more

"This is a light refreshing story. Find a cosy spot and curl up to read." Read more

"...The characters are well defined and the stories are warm and comforting with the right amount of humour. Appleby Farm is just perfect!..." Read more

"Enjoyed the little storylines and it all tied up nicely. Good feel good factor, book, would recommend." Read more

8 customers mention ‘Uplifting’8 positive0 negative

Customers find the book uplifting, with one review highlighting its whole family involvement in the storyline and another noting its welcome respite from gritty content.

"...The fun of setting up the tea room and the whole family involvement in the storyline. Well done Cathy" Read more

"...of gold, is loyal to her family and friends, and she has such a resilient spirit about her that no problem was too big to overcome and nothing was..." Read more

"...the Lake District were delightful, the characters loveable and unfailingly cheerful and inspiring...." Read more

"...'s books are warm, funny and at times heartbreaking, but always uplifting. I am now a big fan of her books." Read more

6 customers mention ‘Warmth’6 positive0 negative

Customers find the book warm and cozy, with one describing it as a chilled read.

"...Cathy has an original style, modern and cozy at the same time...." Read more

"...I know I'm in for treat. Cathy Bramley's books are warm, funny and at times heartbreaking, but always uplifting. I am now a big fan of her books." Read more

"...It's warm and funny. it's exactly what you need when you are pregnant and want to feel good. I strongly recommend it." Read more

"One of the cutest, warmest books I've red. Loved it! If you are looking for a light, positive book- go for it." Read more

6 customers mention ‘Pacing’0 positive6 negative

Customers find the pacing of the book predictable and dull.

"...Having said that, this book is fairly predictable and cliched, but the warmth and fun of the writing is what makes it enjoyable...." Read more

"...I realise the formula is a little predictable after reading a few books but it doesn’t detract from the enjoyment of the story...." Read more

"A nice easy read, a bit predictable but I don't mind that." Read more

"Not as good as Ivy Lane..." Read more

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Brilliant read.
A fantastic book from Cathy Bramley. I've read this before when it came out in 2015 and decided to re read it again, I'm glad I did as it was like picking it up for the first time to read.
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  • J. P. Welsh
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 April 2025
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    Just loved the love interests. Loved the descriptive settings of the farms. The fun of setting up the tea room and the whole family involvement in the storyline. Well done Cathy
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  • Sharon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another smsh hit from Cathy
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 August 2015
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    I'm not a fan of serials as I get too impatient wanting to read the rest of the story immediately, but then have to wait weeks or sometimes months until the next episode is available, so even though I wanted to read Cathy Bramley's Appleby Farm I'm glad I did wait until the complete version of the book was published last week.

    I hadn't twigged before I started reading that there was a connection with Cathy's previous book, in that Appleby Farm starts off in Kingsfield where Ivy Lane was set and that the main character in this novel Freya was the same Freya that was briefly introduced at the end of Ivy Lane, so it was a welcome surprise to be reacquainted with a few old friends briefly before the story moved on to tell her story.

    From the moment Freya arrives in the Lake District you could feel that this is where her heart belonged and that she would do whatever it took to help save the farm for her auntie Sue and uncle Arthur who had practically raised her. But what does this mean for her relationship with boyfriend Charlie who's back in Kingsfield? Freya has to think of ways to bring the farm into the modern era by diversifying and make it pay its way to keep a roof over their heads, but is this a mission impossible?

    You can't help but like Freya as a character, she has a heart of gold, is loyal to her family and friends, and she has such a resilient spirit about her that no problem was too big to overcome and nothing was going to beat her. And before long she's recruited help from a great cast of supporting characters, her uncle's farmhand Eddy, student Ross, childhood friend and neighbour Harry, her new friend Lizzie and last but definitely not least Sue and Arthur, But I have to admit that Lizzie was my personal favourite as she was such a fun lively person to be around but wasn't afraid to get stuck in when needed.

    I've only been to the Lake District once as a child so have very fuzzy memories of the area but Cathy's stunning descriptions of the landscape and area really made me feel like it's a place I'd like to visit again, and this from someone who is a townie at heart. Although I can't honestly say I'd want to try a night in a Yurt, no matter how glamorous you make it, in the middle of the Cumbrian countryside!

    Appleby Farm was everything I was anticipating and more, I loved every single page of it... even the ones when I was cursing under my breath at the devious actions of some. Another fabulous read from Cathy that draws you in. I'm definitely a fan of her writing having enjoyed all three of her novels to date so am already looking forward to reading the complete version of her current serial Wickham Hall which is being published in January... just in time for my birthday ;)
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  • Mrs.L Buckle
    4.0 out of 5 stars Cheerful escapism
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 November 2017
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    If only life was really like it is in Cathy Bramley's books ! They are the perfect antidote to the violence and unpleasantness that we read about in the news and see on the television. As a older, "traditional English" fan, I am not keen on some of the abbreviations used for ordinary words but that is nitpicking I suppose if most people use them these days. The descriptions of the Lake District were delightful, the characters loveable and unfailingly cheerful and inspiring. Cathy has an original style, modern and cozy at the same time.

    I didn't know that I was supposed to read Ivy Lane first so I am reading it now. Worth checking the order to read the books before purchasing. the books were first published in 4 parts, it is worth taking a few minutes to clarify.
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  • Margaret Wesley
    5.0 out of 5 stars romance
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 May 2024
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    I do love a good romance and a happy ending, This certainly qualifies.
    Loved the initiative behind the planning of the Tea rooms and the wedding venue
    Was perfect. A couldn’t put down book in my opinion
    Loving the recipes, and now onto another (I’m sure) fab four piece epic read. !!!
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  • gizmo
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Fantastic Summer/Holiday read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 July 2018
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    This is the second book I have read by this author and thoroughly my enjoyed. I chose it for my holiday reading list and read while I was in the Lake District. That made it all the more enjoyable. I really like how Cathy approaches her subjects, it's not all romance, sweetness and light. She covers some quite serious subjects and she does it really well. The main women characters are strong and independent. The descriptions of the places she writes about are descriptive and you can see them in your minds eye and almost imagine your there. I have also read The Lemon Tree Cafe and would say the same of that. I felt like I would like to visit the places, if only they were real. I have two more books of hers lined up to read. I know I'm in for treat. Cathy Bramley's books are warm, funny and at times heartbreaking, but always uplifting. I am now a big fan of her books.
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  • I Hugill
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cathy Bramley books are good for bedtime reading
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 January 2024
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    Cathy's books are very easy to read and follow the stories. Nothing complicated so you have to keep going back to fathom who is who it doing what. That can be infuriating!
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  • D. C. A. Price
    4.0 out of 5 stars Worth waiting for the complete book ...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 November 2015
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    I was very glad I waited to read this until it was published as a complete book. I really, really don't short stories nor this new format of publishing ebooks in instalments - I read so many books I'd have forgotten some of what happened in a previous instalment. Do hope this is a development in ebook publishing that dies out as I realise it's also something that financially benefits author and publisher rather than the reader. Having said that, this book is fairly predictable and cliched, but the warmth and fun of the writing is what makes it enjoyable. Will wait for Wickham Hall to be published as an entire book.
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  • Alpine Flower
    3.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as Ivy Lane
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 September 2015
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    I loved Ivy Lane - the first novel I had read by this author, but I read Ivy Lane in the four separate instalments and read it quickly. This time I bought the book as a whole, and think I should've bought in the instalments instead as I really struggled with it. I'm not saying the book isn't good, I think it probably is, but it hasn't grabbed me like Ivy Lane did. Maybe if I'd read part 1 first, I would've realised it wasn't a page turner for me and not gone any further. I struggled - over about 4 weeks (!) - to read half of this book feeling that I should read to the end, but having another book by another favourite author 'waiting in the wings' I decided in the end to abandon mission, although I did read the last chapter as I wanted to see how it ended! So I'm not saying this isn't a good book, just that it didn't grab me like other books have. Sorry Cathy!
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  • Judyrem
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another lovely book!
    Reviewed in the United States on 21 August 2020
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    I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I probably missed some characters from one of her other books, but this is a great book regardless of preceding books.
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  • BESSE Evelyne
    5.0 out of 5 stars Super
    Reviewed in France on 29 November 2018
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    Le livre est en bon était !! Reçu avant la date de livraison prévue !
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  • selda
    5.0 out of 5 stars Country Girl
    Reviewed in Germany on 8 November 2015
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    Freya ist so ein liebenswürdiger Charakter- wäre dieser Roman ein Auftakt zu einer Reihe, ich würde definitiv weiterlesen.
    Freya zieht von einem Ort und Job zum nächsten- nirgends hält es sie lange. Sie langweilt sich schnell und sucht die Herausforderung.
    Als ihr Job in Kingsfield den Punkt erreicht, an dem sie normalerweise ihren Koffer packen würde, gerät sie in einen Konflikt. Eigentlich möchte sie weiterziehen und etwas Neues beginnen, aber der Mann, mit dem sie sich definitiv eine Zukunft ausmalen kann, lebt hier- also was tun? Als sie anfängt sich den Kopf zu zermartern, erreicht sie ein Hilferuf von der Farm ihrer Familie. Onkel und Tante brauchen dringend kurzfristige Unterstützung. Freya fackelt nicht lange und setzt sich in den nächsten Zug, in der Hoffnung ein Tapetenwechsel würde ihr bei ihrer Entscheidung helfen…

    Appleby Farm ist mein erstes Buch von Cathy Bramley, aber ganz sicher nicht mein letztes. Es ist schwer den Zauber zu beschreiben, den ihr Roman ausmacht. Er ist wie Seelenfutter- wärmend wie eine Nudelsuppe an einem kalten Tag oder wohltuend wie ein wunderbares Stück Kuchen am Sonntagnachmittag. Es ist diese Mischung aus heiler Welt Idylle, Natürlichkeit und Warmherzigkeit, die den Leser mit guter Laune aus der Geschichte entlässt.
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  • Heidl
    1.0 out of 5 stars Vorhersehbar, künstlich konstuiert und langweilig
    Reviewed in Germany on 26 June 2017
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    Freya ist 27 und weiß nicht was sie will. Bis sie ihren alten Jugendfreund wieder trifft und ihr dann so gaaaanz langsam klar wird, was sie wollen soll. Die Wandlung von der unsteten Weltenbummlerin zum bodenständigen Farm-Girlie ist völlig unglaubwürdig. Die ganze Geschichte hätte man auf maximal der Hälfte der Seiten unterbringen können. Die "Charlie-Episode" ist überflüssig, genauso wie das zwischendurch, zum Aufpeppen der Handlung, eingeflochtene Geschichtchen mit der fiesen Viktoria. Unglaubwürdig ist auch die ruckzuck Versöhnung mit den entfremdeten Eltern. Da findet keine Aufarbeitung statt - liegt eventuell daran, dass auch diese "Entfremdung" total konstruiert wirkt. Beim Lesen dieses Buches dachte ich die ganze Zeit: "da muss noch was kommen, das kann nicht die Geschichte sein." Es kam aber nichts, und es war tatsächlich alles an Handlung. Schade, denn man hätte wirklich mehr daraus machen können.
    Wer etwas weniger platte Familiengeschichten lesen möchte, dem sei z.B. "Summer at Shell Cottage" von Lucy Diamond oder "Instructions for a Heatwave" von Maggie O'Farell empfohlen.
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  • Ana G
    4.0 out of 5 stars A nice coming home story
    Reviewed in the United States on 13 December 2022
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    I've read tne UK version of this befotre, but it is good for a reread. I loved seeing Freya settle down in a place that was always home to her. I loved seeing the way they redid the farm while keeping the base of it the same.
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