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- Title: Lovelight Farms
- Author: B.K. Borison
- Narrator: Pippa Jayne
- Length: 10:15:44
- Version: Abridged
- Release Date: 20/09/2022
- Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC
- Genre: Romance, Rom-Com, Holiday, Contemporary
- ISBN13: 9.78E+12
There’s a particular magic that happens when you find an audiobook that perfectly matches your surroundings – like when I discovered Lovelight Farms while driving through Vermont’s snow-dusted backroads last December. The warm, buttery tones of Pippa Jayne’s narration blended seamlessly with the scent of woodsmoke from passing farmhouses and the occasional jingle of distant sleigh bells. B.K. Borison’s small-town romance unfolded around me like a hand-knit sweater, each chapter adding another layer of cozy comfort.
Lovelight Farms is the literary equivalent of sipping peppermint cocoa by a crackling fire – sweet with just enough spice to keep things interesting. Borison crafts a world where:
• The struggling Christmas tree farm feels as real as the Vermont orchards I’ve visited
• The slow-burn romance between Stella and Luka builds with delicious tension
• Small-town quirks (like those raccoon-invaded barn scenes) add authentic charm
Pippa Jayne’s narration deserves special recognition. She captures Stella’s optimistic chaos and Luka’s quiet intensity with such nuance that I found myself pulling over just to savor certain scenes. There’s a particular moment in chapter seven where Luka describes his childhood memories of the farm – Jayne’s voice cracks just enough to convey years of unspoken longing, reminding me of those powerful storytelling evenings in Oaxaca where emotion lived in the spaces between words.
The audiobook shines in its sensory details – you can practically smell the pine needles and hear the crunch of snow under boots. Borison’s writing, combined with Jayne’s performance, creates such vivid atmosphere that I actually caught myself looking for twinkle lights in the Vermont darkness during one particularly festive scene.
While the romance follows some predictable beats (this is holiday rom-com comfort food, after all), the authenticity of the characters elevates it. Stella’s determination to save her farm mirrors the resilience I’ve seen in small business owners from Portugal to Patagonia, while Luka’s quiet devotion feels like a love letter to all those underappreciated hometown heroes.
For audiobook listeners who enjoy:
• Slow-burn friends-to-lovers tropes
• Small-town holiday settings
• Narration that feels like a conversation with your funniest friend
This is a perfect seasonal listen. The 10-hour runtime flies by, making it ideal for road trips or wrapping presents (though fair warning – you might get distracted during the steamier chapters).
Compared to other holiday romances, Lovelight Farms stands out for its balance of humor and heart. It’s more grounded than Hallmark movies but retains all their festive charm, sitting comfortably between the small-town vibes of Jenny Hale’s work and the emotional depth of Emily Henry’s stories.
The only aspect that gave me pause was some uneven pacing in the middle chapters, though Jayne’s narration helps smooth over these minor bumps. And while the hazelnut latte references made me crave coffee shop encounters, I would have loved even more exploration of the town’s food culture – but that’s the travel writer in me always hungry for local flavor.
As someone who’s documented love stories across six continents, I can confirm there’s universal truth in Borison’s depiction of how shared history becomes the foundation for romance. That moment when Luka remembers exactly how Stella takes her coffee? I’ve seen that same unspoken intimacy in elderly couples in Lisbon cafés and young lovers in Tokyo bookshops – it’s these authentic touches that make Lovelight Farms resonate beyond its holiday setting.
May your next listen transport you as wonderfully as this one did me. Until our paths cross again on the literary road –
Marcus Rivera
