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September 23, 2020

Cover reveal: Christmas in Cockleberry Bay by Nicola May


Christmas in Cockleberry Bay

Meet old and new characters in the Bay for Christmas fun and frolics.


With both the Corner Shop and Cockleberry Café in safe hands, Rosa turns her attention to Ned’s Gift, the charity set up in memory of the great-grandfather whose legacy turned her life around.


Over at the Ship Hotel, Lucas has his work cut out with his devious new girlfriend and the mystery poisoning of an anonymous hotel inspector. Will the hotel still get its 3-star Seaside Rosette?


Will Mary find true love at last? Can Titch cope with the demands of the shop and being heavily pregnant. And can Rosa, with a baby of her own, pull off the Cockleberry Bay Charity Christmas Concert in time?


Christmas in Cockleberry Bay is a festive delight for fans of Rosa and her cheeky mini dachshund Hot, delivering a feast of unpredictable events and surprises.


Pre-order Links



Kindle – UK – https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08JHJKLQF/


Kindle – .com – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08JHJKLQF/


Paperback  – http://eye-books.com/books/christmas-in-cocklberry-bay


Publication Date – 4th December



Author bio


Nicola May is a rom-com superstar. She is the author of eleven romantic comedies, all of which have appeared in the Kindle bestseller charts. Two of them won awards at the Festival of Romance, and another was named ebook of the week in The SunThe Corner Shop in Cockleberry Bay became the best-selling Kindle book in the UK, across all genres, in January 2019, and was Amazon’s third-bestselling novel in that year.


She lives near Ascot racecourse with her black-and-white rescue cat, Stan.


Follow Nicola May


Website – www.nicolamay.com


Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/NicolaMayAuthor


Twitter – https://twitter.com/nicolamay1


Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/author_nicola/


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Published on September 23, 2020 10:43

September 18, 2020

My Christmas Number One by Leonie Mack


Cara doesn’t do sexy and she only does ‘Happy Christmas’ under duress. She is, after all, a serious musician, and her stubborn streak is born from her struggle to recover from a serious injury.


Javi lives for escapist fun – in his music, and in his life – especially since he’s always failed at life’s more serious challenges, including marriage and fatherhood.


Javi and Cara are forced to record a Christmas single together, but neither of them have plans to spend any more time with each other than they absolutely have to. With Christmas traditions that couldn’t be more different, and outlooks on life that are worlds apart, the chemistry just shouldn’t work. But the magic of Christmas can bring even opposites together…


From the snowy beauty of London at Christmas, to the candle-lit magic of Javi’s traditional family celebrations, let Leonie Mack whisk you away on a memorable festive adventure.


 


My review


First up, what a clever title. I do like those! The ‘Christmas Number One’ refers to more than just the song Cara and Javi are making.


A lovely cover too. Yes, there are rather a lot of festive novels out there with blue covers and swirly writing but at least here it’s red! It’s eye-catching, genre-friendly and raises expectations of a fun, Christmassy read.


This is a lively novel and gives an interesting insight into the world of the music industry. Just as authors have to write their seasonal stories well in advance of Christmas, similarly pop stars have to think festive in midsummer. Thus the action of the story spreads through about six months of the year so it’s not just a Christmas based story, but there’s enough of the festive spirit to qualify this as a Christmas read.


I did find the lead characters to be a little uneven. Cara was super and likeable from the start with her determination and wry humour. Javi… hmm, he took some warming to and I’m not sure I ever really liked him! But tough, it doesn’t matter what I think! Cara is happy, so that’s good enough for me.


The writing is brisk and enjoyable, the settings superb and so there is much to entertain the reader.


 


Purchase Links – https://amzn.to/3dBg995


Author


Leonie Mack is a debut romantic novelist. Having lived in London for many years her home is now in Germany with her husband and three children. Leonie loves train travel, medieval towns, hiking and happy endings!


 


Social Media Links –


Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/leoniejmack


Twitter  – https://www.twitter.com/LeonieMAuthor


Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/LeonieJMack


Mailing list sign up – https://bit.ly/LeonieMackNewsletter


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Published on September 18, 2020 02:47

September 14, 2020

Cover reveal: One Kiss Before Christmas by Emma Jackson


Could it be the start of her happy ever after?


Ashleigh could use a little Christmas magic. She’s still living in Brighton with her Nan — who could give the Grinch lessons in how to be miserable — her acting career has been reduced to playing one of Santa’s elves, and not even the prospect of a friend’s winter wedding can cheer her up…


That is until Olivier, the gorgeous French chef, reappears in her life. Or more accurately, next door.


When they were teenagers, Olivier would spend every other Christmas with his mother, who just happens to be Ash’s neighbour and owner of the best chocolate shop in England.


If anyone can bring a little sparkle back to Ash’s life, it’s Olivier. All she needs is one kiss before Christmas…


Feel-good and festive, this is the perfect romance to curl up with this winter!



Pre-order Link – http://bit.ly/OneKissBeforeXmas


Publication Date – 2nd November


Author Bio


Author of the Best Selling A MISTLETOE MIRACLE and contender for the Joan Hessayon Award 2020, Emma has been a devoted bookworm and secret-story-scribbler since she was 6 years old. When she’s not running around after her two daughters and trying to complete her current work-in-progress, Emma loves to read, bake, catch up on binge-watching TV programmes with her partner and plan lots of craft projects that will inevitably end up unfinished. Her latest romantic comedy, SUMMER IN THE CITY, was released in June 2020.


Emma also writes historical and fantasy fiction as Emma S Jackson. THE DEVIL’S BRIDE was published by DarkStroke in February 2020.


You can find out news about Emma via her website, by signing up to her newsletter at www.esjackson.co.uk or on:

Twitter: @ESJackson1


Instagram: @emma_s_jackson


Facebook @EmmaJacksonAuthor

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Published on September 14, 2020 05:08

Christmas at Lock Keeper’s Cottage by Lucy Coleman


Join us for Christmas in the Cotswolds in this perfect festive escape, from the bestselling Lucy Coleman.


Imogen Tolliman never knew her mother. And when an accident robs Immi of her father too, she goes to live with her grandfather, Tollie, in his picturesque lock-keeper’s cottage by the Aysbury marina.


Tollie is the star of the Santa Ahoy Special each Christmas – a festive boat ride along the canal that enthralls both children and adults alike. And as Immi grows up, she starts to appreciate the magical community she is lucky enough to live in.


When Immi meets Gray Adams, she instantly realises he’s someone special. And as their relationship gets serious, they start to plan for the Christmas to beat all Christmases.


But as the day approaches, and the romantic snow showers turn into blizzards, their dream of a Christmas to remember, looks set to be one they’ll never forget – for all the wrong reasons. Can they salvage the festivities, or will old secrets that are finally uncovered turn Immi’s life upside down forever?


Let Lucy Coleman transport you away to a dreamy Cotswolds Christmas full of snowflakes and secrets, log fires, mistletoe, friends and much-loved traditions.


 


My review


It took me a little while to settle into this story. I’m not a huge fan of first-person present-tense narrations – blame it on my age! – but this narrative style seems to be increasingly popular so I guess I’ll just have to move with the times! And anyway, once the action got underway I stopped noticing it so much.


The book is principally character-driven, and we have some fascinating ones in this novel. Like real people, all these fictional creations have back story, foibles, strengths, problems and dreams. They interact believably and give a strong sense of community.


The waterside and boat setting is unusual and interesting, and introduces those of us not well acquainted with such a way of life to different experiences.


The festive element is all it should be for a  Christmassy story.


An enjoyable, easy read that will start making you think about getting that Christmas shopping done early!


 


Purchase Link – https://amzn.to/3fGdGvu


Author Bio –


Lucy Coleman is a #1 bestselling romance writer, whose recent novels include Snowflakes over Holly Cove. She also writes under the name Linn B. Halton. She won the 2013 UK Festival of Romance: Innovation in Romantic Fiction award and lives in the Welsh Valleys.


Social Media Links –


https://twitter.com/LucyColemanAuth


https://www.facebook.com/LucyColemanAuthor


https://www.instagram.com/lucycolemanauthor/


lucycolemanromance.com


https://www.bookbub.com/authors/lucy-coleman


http://bit.ly/LucyColemanNewsletter


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Published on September 14, 2020 03:20

September 13, 2020

Love at the Little Wedding Shop by the Sea by Jane Linfoot


St Aidan: a cosy Cornish village where friendships are made for life and it’s always cocktail hour somewhere…


Return to your favourite little wedding shop by the sea for love, laughter and a romance to sweep you off your feet!


It’s the most romantic day of the year but the girls aren’t just gearing up for Valentine’s Day and a busy wedding season ahead, it’s also the 10 year anniversary of their beloved shop!


Jess is planning the party of the decade and with the champagne and cocktails flowing, sparks are going to fly…and not just from the fireworks display!


 


My review


Milla is our central character, and she’s an engaging, interesting person. Also hurting, as this St Valentine’s Day sees the arrival of the baby of her ex-boyfriend and her business partner, Phoebe. To rub salt in the wound, Phoebe has even pinched the name Milla had earmarked for her own use in the future.


So Milla loses herself in her work, and comes into contact with Nic. He’s a fun character, who is upbeat and confident, if occasionally a little too full of himself. He’s a good foil for Milla, who lacks confidence at times.


The story is entertaining and fresh, and the setting atmospheric and charming. Characters gel or spark to give us some interesting interactions, and they all develop. Action is steady with the right amount of tension here and there to keep us thoroughly hooked.


All in all it’s a very enjoyable story, which you can read any time of year, not just around St Valentine’s Day.


 


Purchase Links –


UK – https://www.amazon.co.uk/Love-Little-Wedding-Shop-Sea-ebook/dp/B084L7SJJV


US – https://www.amazon.com/Love-Little-Wedding-Shop-Sea-ebook/dp/B084L7SJJV


Author bio


I write fun, flirty fiction, with feisty heroines, and lots of heart. Writing is fab, because I get to wear pretty shoes instead of wellies. I live in a cottage up a mountain road in Derbyshire, where my family and pets are kind enough to ignore the domestic chaos. Happily, we’re in walking distance of a supermarket. I love hearts, flowers, happy endings, all things vintage, most things french. When I’m not on facebook, and can’t find an excuse for shopping, I’ll be walking, or gardening. On days when I want to be really scared, I ride a tandem.


Social Media Links – Follow Jane on Twitter @janelinfoot, or find her on her Author Page on Facebook. She’s also on Instagram, and has lots of Pinterest boards relating to her novels.


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Published on September 13, 2020 05:11

September 10, 2020

The Merry Month of Murder by Nicola Slade: joyous

The Merry Month of Murder



It was teatime on Tuesday, and nobody had died yet…


May 1918


In a world where the men are at war and the women keep the home fires burning, Christabel Fyttleton is faced with domestic crises involving lodgers, rationing, maypole dancers and Kaiser Bill (don’t ask!) – as well as her most daunting challenge ever.


Not only that! There’s a sudden death – again – as though she hasn’t enough to cope with already.


But is it murder, misadventure, or merely misfortune?


 


My review


Oh, but this is a joyous book! But not glib. There is true sadness too, with the war raging in the background, destroying and disabling an entire generation of young men. The eccentric Fyttleton family have lost their beloved Bertie, whose presence shines brightly for them still, making them smile and cry.


This group of determined and unconventional women soldier on with everyday life, struggling to make ends meet and put something edible on the table for their guests. Life is interesting as their guests are rarely dull, and they bring interesting events along with them.


Christable, our narrator, is a wonderful character. She’s witty and bright, sees the humour in a situation and also the pathos, and is very much the driving force of her family. The mystery element is clever and entertaining, rather like the Fyttleton family themselves.


Immensely enjoyable.


 


Purchase Links


Amazon UK – https://www.amazon.co.uk/Merry-Month-Murder-Fyttleton-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B08D6S6892


Amazon .com – https://www.amazon.com/Merry-Month-Murder-Fyttleton-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B08D6S6892


 


Author Bio


Nicola Slade is an award-winning, bestselling author of historical and contemporary mysteries and romantic fiction, all set in and around Winchester and Romsey in Hampshire – which is where she lives. The House at Ladywell – a contemporary romantic novel with historical echoes – won the International Chatelaine Grand Prize for Romantic Fiction at the CIBA awards in April 2019.


She is the author of the mid-Victorian Charlotte Richmond mysteries and the contemporary Harriet Quigley mysteries. The Convalescent Corpse, published November 2018, an Amazon best-seller, the first in a new series, The Fyttleton Mysteries, set in 1918.


The Merry Month of Murder, the second book in The Fyttleton Mysteries – Published 10th September 2020


Social Media Links – https://www.facebook.com/nicolasladeuk/


Twitter @nicolasladeuk

Blog: nicolaslade.wordpress.com


www.nicolaslade.com

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Published on September 10, 2020 06:23

September 8, 2020

Return to Cornwall by Laura Briggs


The sequel novel to the best-selling UK series A WEDDING IN CORNWALL brings new surprises, romance, humor, and wedding bells, to readers who fell in love with the first stories.


Busy mother of two Julianne Rose has extended her talents beyond the manor house, opening her own event planning agency with the help of no-nonsense best friend Kitty. Balancing the chaos of daily life with their respective careers in their beloved Cornish village means Julianne can rarely snatch a romantic moment with handsome husband Matt. And just when it seems things couldn’t get any more chaotic, a sudden arrival at Cliffs House lands Julianne in the most unusual event of her career.


The reappearance of Percy or ‘the old earl’ after years of adventures abroad has temporarily shocked Lord William and Lady Amanda and set the entire village abuzz with gossip. Grizzled, spry, and delightfully eccentric, he’s returned with a most unusual set of traveling companions: an archaeological team digging in a spot whispered to have ties with the legendary Camelot. But it’s Percy’s ties with a certain charming woman among its team that has everyone taken by surprise, along with the news of their soon-to-be nuptials.


Tasked with planning the big day, Julianne and Kitty spring at this opportunity despite its rushed timeline and their own woes regarding the renovation of their future event space. But as the big day rolls closer for the earl and his bride-to-be – with cakes and wedding flowers competing with pottery shards and an ancient warrior chieftain’s grave for attention — are there still surprising revelations to come?


Adding to the excitement is the return of former Cliffs House maid Gemma, whose posh new life as a novelist may not be all it seems … and Dinah visits in a flurry of festive baking for a holiday competition on everyone’s favorite baking show. Kitty’s life is in a tizz regarding both family and secrets … and Julianne’s happy marriage is challenged by an unwelcome sexy-and-persistent suitor among the summer visitors.


Filled with old friends, new adventures, and heart-warming Cornish charm, RETURN TO CORNWALL is an all-new, full-length novel—the first one ever to feature the characters from the original series!


 


My review


This is a fabulous series – Wedding in Cornwall – that just keeps giving!


We catch up with Julianne and Matt. They are now busy juggling children and careers, and struggling bur mainly managing to get that work/life balance just right. Everything seems to be going well, but there’s a bit of disruption on the way. How will the family handle it?


Cornish village life provides a rich, slightly eccentric and warm background. There are some fabulous characters to meet and plenty of interesting things going on. The archaeological dig is fascinating with lots of attention to detail that makes it all very convincing.


I really enjoy how this author keeps both her characters and her readers on their toes. She lulls you into a false sense of security, then pulls the rug from under your feet, although with a twinkle in her eye. She’s teasing rather than tormenting us, but it does introduce some real tension and uncertainty, even though we’re sure Ms Briggs will work her magic and give us an ultimately satisfying and uplifting story.


All the interactions between characters are entertaining and cleverly written and it’s so very easy to be drawn into the world of this novel and feel sad to say goodbye when the last word is read.


Purchase Link – https://smarturl.it/returntocornwall


 


Author bio


Laura Briggs is the author of several feel-good romance reads, including the Top 100 Amazon UK seller ‘A Wedding in Cornwall’. She has a fondness for vintage style dresses (especially ones with polka dots), and reads everything from Jane Austen to modern day mysteries. When she’s not writing, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, caring for her pets, gardening, and seeing the occasional movie or play.


Social Media Links –


Author Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1JjeMoI


Author Twitter: http://bit.ly/1ME9ivJ


 


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Published on September 08, 2020 07:26

September 4, 2020

Hopeful Hearts at Glendale Hall by Victoria Walters

What happens when love takes you to unexpected places?


Heather Douglas appears to have it all. But living on a farm in the Scottish Highlands with her partner, Rory Fraser, all while bringing up their adorable toddler, Harry, isn’t easy. As a former librarian, Heather is worried that she’ll never fully fit into life on Fraser Farm. And after the death of her beloved mum five years ago, Heather feels lost, as well as guilty for holding back accepting Rory’s marriage proposal because she can’t imagine her wedding without her mother.


So when ex-boyfriend, Stewart, appears in the village of Glendale, it’s a shock to the system. The man who broke her heart years ago now has big plans for the neighbouring farm and wants Heather to be part of the development. Knowing that she’s living a very different life to the one they had planned at university leaves Heather wondering if she has made the right choices since she and Stewart broke up. Especially when things start to go very wrong on the farm …


This Christmas, Heather will need to face her fears and let go of the past or risk losing everything. She will need love, faith, and a whole lot of hope!


Return to the beautiful Highlands village of Glendale with the latest book in the bestselling Glendale series – a lovely uplifting, romantic read.


 


My review


This is an enjoyable romance, and it’s nice to use that term when our main characters are a couple already in a steady relationship, with little Harry as proof to that! Perhaps it’s more of a journey novel though, since Heather has made both a physical and a mental journey in leaving her old life behind when she moved up to the Highlands. She still has a little further to go: I have to confess to finding her clinging to her view that she can’t get married because her mum isn’t there to see it just a teeny bit irritating. Fortunately her partner has the patience of a saint, and events are conspiring to force her to make some important decisions.


The portrayal of life on a farm is wonderful and very realistic. Living on a farm myself, I know all too well that evenings can find you utterly exhausted. But it’s a rewarding and interesting way of life, and that came over well in the story.


Christmas tends to bring things, good and bad, to a head and that’s the case here. Heather gets a reality check, which, imho, she sorely needs, and fortunately it brings out the best in her. The festive background is beautifully portrayed, and had me thinking wistfully of the Christmas decorations in the loft and starting to think about how soon I can get them out without appearing too batty!


This novel is an entertaining continuation of the Glendale series, and it’s interesting to see a different view of previous main characters. Heather and Rory are obviously developed the most, but other familiar faces evolve a little too.


All in all, festive and touching.


 


Purchase Links


Amazon https://amzn.to/2Y6P1dt


Apple https://apple.co/3emKwBn   


Kobo https://bit.ly/37AMc7D


Author Bio – Victoria Walters writes up-lifting and inspiring stories. She’s the author of three novels, THE SECOND LOVE OF MY LIFE, SUMMER AT THE KINDNESS CAFÉ, and COMING HOME TO GLENDALE HALL. She has been chosen for WHSmith Fresh Talent and shortlisted for an RNA award. Victoria was also picked as an Amazon Rising Star, and her books have won wide reader acclaim.


Victoria is a full-time author. She lives in Surrey with her cat Harry, and loves books, clothes, music, going out for tea and cake, and posting photos on Instagram.


Find out more about Victoria by following on Instagram at @vickyjwalters, on Twitter at @Vicky_Walters or by visiting her blog at:https://victoria-writes.com/.


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Published on September 04, 2020 23:27

Longhand by Andy Hamilton

Synopsis


The new novel from comedy legend Andy Hamilton, whose writing credits include Outnumbered and Drop the Dead Donkey


Longhand reimagines the life of immortal Greek hero Heracles, who is currently residing in contemporary Scotland with his girlfriend Bess


Written entirely in Andy’s own longhand, complete with crossings out and edits


Malcolm George Galbraith is a large, somewhat clumsy, Scotsman. He’s being forced to leave the woman he loves behind and needs to explain why.


So he leaves her a handwritten note on the kitchen table (well, more a 300-page letter than a note). In it, Malcolm decides to start from the beginning and tell the whole story of his long life, something he’s never dared do before.


Because Malcolm isn’t what he seems: he’s had other names and lived in other places. A lot of other places. As it gathers pace, Malcolm’s story combines tragedy, comedy, mystery, a touch of leprosy, several murders, a massacre, a ritual sacrifice, an insane tyrant, two great romances, a landslide, a fire, and a talking fish.


 


My review


I think ‘unexpected’ is the best word to sum up the novel because it’s delightfully different in every respect.


For example, most people don’t have husbands who are Greek immortals. To say that Bessie will be surprised when she reads this long explanatory letter is most definitely an understatement.


Not many authors handwrite their books anymore. However, Andy Hamilton does – and in very neat writing, it must be said. Is this just a gimmick? No. It emphasises that this is a letter, written in fits and starts rather than chapters, and the sometimes uneven spacing and the crossings out reflect the emotion of the writer at the time. It adds even more interest to what’s already a very interesting book. It also fits well with our rather old hero.


Also unexpected is the life story that unfolds. Some elements we know about from legend, but there’s plenty more to discover.


I really enjoyed the book. To be honest, I thought I would as I’ve long admired this multi-talented author’s wit and humour. Longhand, for me, has the most similarities to Mr Hamilton’s wonderful ‘Harry’s Game’ in that both feature immortal figures, including a particularly petulant and capricious major deity. Zeus really is terribly selfish and spiteful, with no regard for the consequences of his irresponsible, spoilt behaviour. He’d go far as a Cabinet Member these days…


There’s so much to relish in the book – a wonderful imagination, beautiful and bizarre imagery, cleverly crafted characters, sharp wit, ingenuity, the unexpected (that word again) and ultimately great entertainment value.


Definitely one to read, the old fashioned way!


 


About the author – although I’m sure you don’t need to be told!


Andy Hamilton is a comedy writer, performer and director. He regularly appears on the BBC TV panel shows Have I Got News for You and on Radio 4’s News Quiz and I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue. His television writing credits include Outnumbered, Drop the Dead Donkey, Not the Nine O’Clock News, Trevor’s World of Sport, Ballot Monkeys, Power Monkeys and many others. He also cocreated the movie What We Did On Our Holiday. For twenty years he has played Satan in the Radio 4 comedy Old Harry’s Game, which he also writes.


 


The book is published by Unbound Press, hardback   £16.99


 

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Published on September 04, 2020 10:57

The Country Escape by Jane Lovering: rich and rewarding


Welcome to the idyllic country retreat of Christmas Steepleton, and let Jane Lovering whisk you away with the most heart-warming, romantic and comforting read of the year.


Leaving London and her ex-husband Luc behind, Katie and her 14-year-old daughter Poppy move into their very own, very ramshackle cottage near the village of Christmas Steepleton on the Dorset coast.


Harvest Cottage has been unloved for many years, so the job of bringing it back to life is a slow and expensive one. So, with funds running low, Katie jumps at the chance when a film company asks to use the cottage as a location.  But even as things are looking up, as harvest time passes and autumn chill starts to bite, the prospect of a cold winter in the country is daunting.


Some light relief comes from new friend Gabriel, so different from Katie’s exuberant but arrogant ex Luc. Will their friendship blossom into something more romantic, or will the reality of a tough country winter send her and Poppy scurrying back to the comforts of town?


Let Jane Lovering spirit you away to the perfect country escape, far away from the bustle of the city.


 


My review


This is a very enjoyable, heart-warming romcom set by the English coast. But don’t think snug country cottage – Harvest Cottage is anything but, and that’s not the only touch of unconventionality in this book. Many of the characters have a touch of eccentricity, because after all that’s what makes uplifting books like this one so much more entertaining, and there’s also a refreshingly unique hero in the form of Gabriel, who is disabled.


Pretty much everyone we meet is overcoming or dealing with some sort of baggage, but this isn’t an issue-laden book. It’s reflective of real life where no one’s path is completely smooth, and we all trip and fall from time to time and make mistakes. It’s all wonderfully real and human.


There’s a lot of energy in the book, not just from the strong characters but from the plot and action. Lots is going on, and at quite a pace too.


And there’s layering, suggested by the title A Country Escape. What exactly is the escape from? And to what? And who are the escapees? Rather more than simply urban living, that’s for sure.


A rich and rewarding read.


 


Purchase Link –   https://amzn.to/2UVwLSg


Author Bio –


Jane Lovering is the bestselling and award-winning romantic comedy writer who won the RNA Novel of the Year Award in 2012 with Please Don’t Stop the Music. She lives in Yorkshire and has a cat and a bonkers terrier, as well as five children who have now left home.


Social Media Links –


Twitter Profile: @janelovering


Facebook Profile: Jane Lovering Author


Website URL: www.janelovering.co.uk


Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/jane-lovering


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Published on September 04, 2020 03:13