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The Cottage at Brambleton Hall by Debbie Morrison #Review #BrambletonSeries

  The Cottage at Brambleton Hall by Debbie Morrison was published on 8th October by Prosperina Press . What if your best friend wanted your new life too? Sammy Jenkins only comes to Brambleton because her best friend Chloe needs a favour. Again. One shift serving canapés at a North Devon country mansion. Then it’s back to mounting bills and a life that's going nowhere. Except the owner of the estate sees something in her. Suddenly, Sammy is being offered a full-time job as housekeeper, complete with a cottage of her own. It’s more than she ever dreamed of, even if Chloe thinks it should all have been hers. But settling into life at Brambleton Hall isn't easy. Magnus, the butler, demands perfection. And Nate, the handsome, reserved gardener, gives nothing away. Somehow, though, Sammy is making it work. She has a home that's just for her, a job she’s good at and Nate might not be quite as distant as he first seemed. Then Chloe comes to stay. And while Sammy understands the r...
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One Summer in Rome by Samantha Tonge **Review**

It is great to be taking part in the Publication Day celebrations for Samantha Tonge's latest novel, One Summer in Rome.
 

To Rome…with love?

Mary Smith is turning her very ordinary life upside-down! She’s bought herself a one-way ticket to Rome and is ready for a summer she’ll never forget.

Men might be off the cards for waitress Mary, but within hours of arriving at the utterly charming family-run La Dolce Vita pizzeria, she’s already fallen in love with the bustling capital!

Only Dante Rossi, the mysterious (and drop-dead gorgeous) chef seems displeased with her arrival. And in the heat of the kitchen, it doesn’t take long for long-buried secrets to surface and sparks to fly…

The publishers, HQ Digital describe it as:
 
A deliciously heartwarming romance to have you dreaming of summer. Perfect for fans of Debbie Johnson and Caroline Roberts.


My Thoughts

Beautiful Rome stands mighty behind every chapter in One Summer in Rome. You can sense the sounds, sights and smells of the great city. There is a real sensual side to the story partly because of one particular character,who will remain nameless. Mary travels to Rome, looking for acceptance and love which she has never really felt before. She has an interesting childhood which gives the story a contemporary feel and which makes you understand why she reacts the way she does in certain situations. 

The people she meets in La Dolce Vita pizzeria are all intriguing in their own way and there is a lot going on beneath the surface as you later discover. There are some warm characters who show Mary kindness and open her eyes to a sense of belonging, which she longs to share in. Acceptance and rejection, feeling that you are not really wanted and facing up to a few home truths- these are some of the themes which you uncover along the way.  It is a perfect book to relax with on a sunny afternoon. 

In short: Take a Roman Holiday and escape into this italian romance.
    
About the Author



Samantha Tonge lives in Cheshire with her lovely family and a cat who thinks it’s a dog. When not writing she spends her days cycling, willing cakes to rise and avoiding housework. She has sold over 80 short stories to women’s magazines. Her bestselling debut novel, Doubting Abbey, was shortlisted for the Festival of Romantic Fiction best Ebook award in 2014. Game of Scones hit #5 in the UK Kindle chart and won the Best Romantic Ebook category at the 2015 Love Stories Awards.

You can follow Samantha here: Twitter   |  Facebook   |  Website

Book links: Amazon UK 

Thanks to Samantha Tonge, HQ Digital and Rachel of  Rachel's Random Resources for a copy of the book and a place on the tour.  

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