Returning to Nightingale Square in Heidi Swain’s Falling For You felt like coming home, and with a little visit to Wynbridge too, I wasn’t ready for the story to end!
- Category : Contemporary Romance
- ASIN : B0GCDGVX8J
- Publisher : Simon & Schuster UK
- Publication date : 27 Aug. 2026
- Language : English
Can love blossom amongst the leaves?
When Skylar Shawe moves to Nightingale Square in the heart of Norwich, she’s hoping for a fresh start and the chance to connect with the father she never knew. A break from the chaos of real life seems like the perfect way to catch her breath…until she meets Erik, the brooding but wildly handsome neighbour with a past he’s still trying to come to terms with.
Once a rugby hero, Erik Svensson now faces life on unfamiliar terrain after suffering a career-ending injury. Unsure of the man he’s become, he’s determined to live a peaceful life while he finds himself again. What he doesn’t expect is to find himself drawn to the new girl in Nightingale Square.
But sometimes, life – and love – has a way of sneaking up on you. As they navigate their new lives and their own troubles, they discover that healing isn’t just about moving on … it’s about letting someone in. And in each other, they might just find exactly what they didn’t know they were looking for…
Falling For You Review
Opening a new Heidi Swain novel always feels like coming home to me, and Falling For You was over far too quickly!
I love returning to Nightingale Square, catching up with familiar characters and discovering how they’re getting on after their own stories have ended. And what a treat to spend a little time in Wynbridge too!
Each new character brings something different to the community, with their own challenges to overcome, friendships to discover and, of course, a little romance along the way.
Skylar and her dad, Rafe, are wonderful additions to Nightingale Square. While Rafe has no hesitation in getting out and about and becoming part of the community, Skylar is a little more reluctant.
Having spent so long working in isolation, she believes that becoming involved in such a busy community will be overwhelming. It takes her a while to realise that the transition isn’t quite the enormous leap she imagined.
I thought Skylar’s personality reflected someone who hasn’t had much social interaction on a personal level. She’s had plenty of communication through her job, but that’s an entirely different experience from building friendships and making decisions about your own life. When you haven’t had to do either for a long time, finding your confidence again takes time.
And, as with so many of Heidi Swain’s characters, Skylar gradually blossoms. Not simply because of her growing relationship with her father, the friendships she makes or the possibility of romance, but because she finally discovers somewhere she belongs.
That’s something I particularly enjoy about Heidi’s stories. It’s never just about the romance. Community, friendship, healing and finding your place in the world are every bit as important.
A special mention must go to George, Rafe’s father and Skylar’s grandfather. I loved the interactions between Skylar and George, and the time she spends volunteering at the care home is a lovely addition to the story.
And then there’s the autumn atmosphere!
When Heidi releases an autumn-themed novel, I know it’s time to have a rummage in the loft and dust off my own decorations. The events Skylar organises had me longing for sweater weather, cosy evenings and all those wonderful things that come with the changing season.
As always, I finished the book wishing I could spend just a little longer with the characters. There’s something so comforting about returning to Nightingale Square, where familiar faces are waiting and there’s always room for someone new.
I think you can pick up any of Heidi Swain’s books at any time of year and enjoy that warm, fuzzy feeling of being wrapped up in a hug, with everything feeling right with the world. And Falling For You is no exception.
If you love stories that leave you with a smile on your face and a warm, fuzzy feeling in your heart, Falling For You is the perfect book to curl up with.
This story is my 10th Heidi Swain book! You can read all my thoughts on Goodreads.
Author Info
Heidi Swain is a Sunday Times Top Ten best-selling author who writes feel good fiction for Simon & Schuster. She releases two books a year (early summer and winter) and the stories all have a strong sense of community, family and friendship. She is currently writing books set in three locations – the Fenland town of Wynbridge, Nightingale Square in Norwich and Wynmouth on the Norfolk coast, as well as summer standalone titles.
Heidi lives in beautiful west Norfolk. She is passionate about gardening, the countryside, collecting vintage paraphernalia and reading. Her TBR pile is always out of control!
Heidi loves to chat with her readers and you can get in touch via her website (heidiswain.co.uk) or on social media @Heidi_Swain.
