I am delighted to be taking part in the blog tour to celebrate the Publication Day of Bella Osborne's Coming Home to Ottercombe Bay. This was originally published in four serial parts but is being released as a complete story. There is also the chance to win signed copies of two of Bella's novels in an International Giveaway. Details on how to enter are at the foot of this post.
Daisy Wickens has returned to Ottercombe Bay, the
picturesque Devon town where her mother died when she was a girl. She plans to
leave as soon as her great uncle’s funeral is over, but Great Uncle Reg had
other ideas. He’s left Daisy a significant inheritance – an old building in a
state of disrepair, which could offer exciting possibilities, but to get it she
must stay in Ottercombe Bay for twelve whole months.
With the help of a cast of quirky locals, a few gin
cocktails and a black pug with plenty of attitude, Daisy might just turn this
into something special. But can she ever hope to be happy among the ghosts of
her past?
My Thoughts
Humour runs through this story through the story lines, characters and even the pets. It makes for an enjoyable read which isn't overly 'hearts and flowers' but which flows along at a good pace. I didn't know when I read it that it had originally been serialized into four parts but I found it to hang together as a story well.
Daisy is a character with demons in her past which she has to come to terms with. I found her to be likeable but infuriating although as a character she did mature as the year went along. One character who I would like to have met was her Great Uncle Reg as I am sure that there is a story to be told in just how he came to own the railway station. With a lovely setting and a great cast of characters, it proved to be an enjoyable summer read.
In short: Family ties and friendships show Daisy just where home is.
About the Author
Bella has been jotting down stories as far back as she can
remember but decided that 2013 would be the year that she finished a full
length novel. She’s now written four romantic comedies and been shortlisted
twice for the RNA Contemporary Romantic Novel of the Year.
Bella's stories are about friendship, love and coping with
what life throws at you.
She lives in The Midlands, UK with her husband, daughter and
a cat who thinks she’s dog. When not writing she’s usually eating custard
creams and planning holidays.
Giveaway (International)
To be in with a chance to win signed copies of It Started At Sunset Cottage and A
Family Holiday (Open Internationally) follow the link below and good luck!
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