Today's contemporary novel by Megan Mayfair, Tangled Vines. Set in Australia, it spans a generation. You can read my review of Megan's first novel, Things We Leave Unsaid, here.
Amelia O'Sullivan is a photographer who has always viewed
herself through the wrong lens. When her marriage publicly crashes around her,
she flees to the safety of her aunt's country property to pick up the pieces.
Can she adjust her focus to what she really wants from her life?
Born into a wealthy and powerful family, Frederick Doyle may
seem like a man who has it all, but behind the scenes, a bitter business feud
threatens an irrevocable family split. As he fights for control of the winery
he'd built from the ground up, he finds a supportive ally in Amelia and becomes
increasingly beguiled by her creative spirit.
Jill McMahon is a successful novelist suffering from
writer's block over her latest manuscript. Finding her niece, Amelia, at her
door, reminds her of the bonds of family, but in seeing Amelia and Frederick's
relationship grow, a long-forgotten and painful secret threatens to re-surface.
Can Amelia, Frederick and Jill untangle themselves from
their pasts or will history simply repeat itself?
My Thoughts
I found this to be an engrossing read and I quickly became invested in the lives of the Amelia, Frederick and Jill. Of the three, I would say that Jill was my favourite. There was obviously a lot to find out about her past life and I enjoyed her friendships with the others. You feel that she would be excellent company.
Behind the romance which is developing, there are also some interesting threads about mental health, anxiety and depression. Ialso appreciated how the relationships within families and between the generations are explored. There are different strands of the story which are woven together, forming quite a complicated picture. It seems that the characters' lives are interwoven in ways they have not all guessed. Fluently written and with a steady fast moving pace, this makes for a great read.
In short: Tangled lives.
About the Author
Megan’s stories are about families, intrigue and love. Every
book contains a bit of humour and a lot of heart.
Megan lives in Melbourne with her husband and three
children, and has a background in public relations and higher education.
She drinks far too much coffee and has an addiction to
buying scarves. She interviews with other authors for her blog series, Espresso
Tales, and loves a bit of #bookstagram.
Her debut novel, The Things We Leave Unsaid, was released by
Crooked Cat Books in 2018. Tangled Vines is her second novel.
Thanks to Megan, Crooked Cats Publishers and Rachel of Rachel's Random Resources for a copy of the book and a place on the tour.
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