I am back on the Blog Tour for A Little of Chantelle Rose by Cristina Hodgson. Earlier in the tour, I was lucky enough to feature an interview between Cristina and her editor, Sue Barnard which you can read here.
I also have a Giveaway to share with you. Details of how to enter are at the foot of this post.
First though, here is a reminder about the book:
At
the age of twenty-four, Chantelle Rose has all a city girl can expect: a
tiny bed-sit in South London, a lousy poorly-paid job, a tyrannical
boss, and quite a few exes added to an ever-growing list.
Desperate
for change, she becomes an extra in a seedy crime film. When that leads
to the opportunity of a lifetime – a role to play with a million
dollars to win and seemingly nothing to lose – she accepts without
thinking twice. After all, what could possibly go wrong? In any event,
she´ll earn enough to buy her dream home, set up her own business and
never worry about money again.
And
what about love? Two men have won her heart: Robbie – sultry, silent,
mysterious; and Lionel – Hollywood heart-throb, charm, wealth,
adventure.
But who can she trust? Who is bent on scaring her away, and why?
There seems to be more at stake than just her heart. Will a million dollars be worth it?
My Thoughts
This started out as a fun read, not to be taken seriously. It established itself as a light romance and eventually, a love triangle between Chantelle Rose, Lionel, the movie star and Robbie, the down to earth handyman. Chantelle Rose herself seemed to be a naive young woman, who was impetuous and desperate to escape her humdrum job. I went along with the story line, accepting that realism had been jettisoned and I thought of it as a purely escapist read.
Midway through the book, the story seemed to change direction as elements of a mystery to be solved appeared. The story structure seemed to become looser and it did become a little confusing to me but I stuck with it. Written in the first person, it does feel like a stream of consciousness but Chantelle's voice remains consistent. I would have liked to find out more about the Lionel and Robbie but I guess that will form part of any follow-up. The ending leaves a massive cliffhanger for what I presume will be a second book.
In short: a touch of humour, romance and mystery for those who want to escape into a different world.
About the Author
Cristina
Hodgson, mother of two, born in Wimbledon, London, currently lives in
southern Spain. Cristina had a long career in sport, reaching national
and international level and still actively participates in Triathlon
races and enjoys outdoor activities. In her spare time she also enjoys
reading and writing. She won a sports scholarship to Boston College.
After a period in Boston, she returned to the UK and graduated from
Loughborough University with a degree in Sports Science.
A LITTLE OF CHANTELLE ROSE is her debut novel and will be released in May 2017. Amazingly, it has nothing to do with running! Also, over the weekend of the 9th-11th June it will be on a free promotion!
Giveaway
For a chance to win an A Little of Chantelle Rose bookmark or keyring, follow the link below and Good Luck!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Thanks to Cristina Hodgson, Crooked Cat Books and Jenny at Neverland Tours for a copy of the book and a place on the Tour.
Comments
Post a Comment