We are returning to France for another great summer read by Gillian Harvey . The Village Cafe in the Loire was published by Boldwood on July 12th. High-flyer Becky Thorne cannot believe what she’s being told. She doesn’t need to be signed off for burnout! Life has been a bit chaotic lately, that’s all. As if dealing with her enviable job and permanent meddling from her mother aren’t enough, she’s also inherited a café in the Loire from an estranged great-aunt, complete with sitting tenant who refuses to budge. But nobody stands in Becky’s way! Ignoring her best friend Amber’s advice, she decides to storm over to France and sort the tenant out. Then she can finally get the café sold and jump back on the career ladder. What she doesn’t count on is the tenant being Pascale, who is six feet of tall, dark, handsome and extremely grumpy about her plans for change. Not to mention the village and the secrets it holds about her past. Becky’s path to succes...
Spring Skies over Bluebell Castle by Sarah Bennett #Review
It is a real high point to be on the blog tour for a new series by Sarah Bennett. Spring Skies over Bluebell Castle was published on April 1st and is the first in a brand new series.
She wasn’t looking for love…
When Lucie Kennington flees the bright lights of London for
the quiet Derbyshire countryside, she’s shocked to discover that the heir to
the Bluebell Castle estate is far from the wizened employer she expected.
In fact, Arthur Ludworth might just be the most handsome man
Lucie’s ever laid eyes on – and a terrible distraction! So when she stumbles
across a legendary painting feared lost for centuries, she can’t believe her
luck – perhaps this is the hidden treasure to save Arthur and his family from
ruin?
But it’s only a matter of time before Lucie’s past catches
up with her and by then it’s too late, she’s falling for him…
Perfect for fans of Trisha Ashley, Rachael Lucas and Hilary
Boyd.
Book 1: Spring Skies Over Bluebell Castle
Book 2: Sunshine Over Bluebell Castle
Book 3: Starlight Over Bluebell Castle
My Thoughts
What a promising start to the new series this book turned
out to be. There is so much scope for stories to emerge around the different
characters who are introduced. The triplets, Arthur, Tristan and Iggy all have
distinct personalities and are all likeable in their own way. The first in the
series is centred around Arthur who has inherited the family title and the
castle itself. Enter Lucie, with her own issues which are hanging over her.
They find they have quite a lot in common despite the difference in their
background, such as the loss of their father.
The setting, a
castle in the North, has a touch of romance. The links to the Arthurian legends
and pre-Raphaelite art was very clever and added another layer to the story. I
also loved the family dogs who roamed through the castle, bringing affection
and informality with them. I am looking forward to reading the next in the
series and hoping that some of the secondary characters, like Launcelot and
Morgana get at least some cameo roles - they have such possibility for humour.
In short: A sparkling start to a new series.
About the Author
Sarah Bennett has been reading for as long as she can remember.
Raised in a family of bookworms, her love affair with books of all genres has
culminated in the ultimate Happy Ever After – getting to write her own stories to
share with others.
Born and raised in a military family, she is happily married to
her own Officer (who is sometimes even A Gentleman). Home is wherever he lays
his hat, and life has taught them both that the best family is the one you
create from friends as well as relatives.
When not reading or writing, Sarah is a devotee of afternoon naps
and sailing the high seas, but only on vessels large enough to accommodate a
casino and a choice of restaurants.
Sarah is the author of the Butterfly Cove, Lavender Bay and the
forthcoming Bluebell Castle trilogies, published by HQ Digital UK.
You can follow Sarah here: Twitter | Facebook| Amazon Author Page
Thanks to Sarah Bennett, HQ Digital and Rachel at Rachel's Random Resources for a copy of the book and a place on the Tour.
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