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Best Mistake Ever by Christy McKellen

  This is a new to me author but I am delighted to feature on the celebrations for the latest novel by Christy McKellen , Best Mistake Ever . It was published by Boldwood on 16th January. Some mistakes are worth making Beatrice Donovan would do anything for her identical twin sister. Including stepping into her hotel management job temporarily and pretending to be her - she’s desperate. What could go wrong? A lot apparently! Because her sister Delilah has hugely understated her role – the hotel is at risk of closure and she’s promised she can turn it around. Now Bea has to find a way to fly under the radar, get the job done before anyone notices their switch up. Sounds easy, all Bea has to do is avoid her temporary new boss Jonah. However, that’s a lot harder than she thought. Not only does he have impossibly high standards, he’s also out of this world gorgeous, an ex-rockstar with a chip on his shoulder and he's watching her like a hawk! So Bea uses her charm to keep him fo...
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The Lost Shrine by Nicola Ford #Hills&Barbrook book 2 #Review #Publication Day


 I am delighted to be featuring Nicola Ford's latest novel, The Lost Shrine, on Publication Day.

Clare Hills, archaeologist and sometime sleuth, is struggling to finance her recently established university research institute along with her long-time friend, Dr David Barbrook. When they are offered commercial work with a housing developer on a site in the Cotswolds, the pair are hardly in a position to refuse. There is just one slight catch: the previous site director, Beth Kinsella, was found hanged on-site, surrounded by mutilated wildlife. Despite misgivings, Clare leads a team to continue work on the dig, juggling lingering disquiet between local residents and the developers. When something unsettling is unearthed, will Clare uncover the truth before it is hidden for ever?

My Thoughts

When I reviewed the first in this series,The Hidden Bones, I wrote that I hoped to read more books featuring Clare Hills. Well I got my wish and thoroughly enjoyed The Lost Shrine. As archaeology meets crime fiction, this is a book which totally engages the reader and immerses you in a world which the author knows well. Consequently, it has an authenticity which rings true.

    I found all the characters to be believable and love the connection which is teased between David Barbrook and Claire Hills. In fact all the secondary characters stand out in their own right, with Jo and Margaret being my favourites. The mystery is slowly uncovered, in a painstaking way, mirroring the work on site. In all, it is an entertaining read, written with a fluent writing style and an easy manner. Roll on Book 3!

In short: More secrets are uncovered in the Cotswolds.
 
About the Author



Nicola Ford is the pen-name for archaeologist Dr Nick Snashall, National Trust Archaeologist for the Stonehenge and Avebury World Heritage Site. Through her day job and now her writing, she’s spent more time than most people thinking about the dead.
 

You can follow Nicola here: Website   |  Facebook   |  Twitter 
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Book link:   Amazon UK

Thanks to Nicola Ford and Lesley Crooks of Allison & Busby for a copy of the book. There will be the opportunity to get the e-book for 99p from 29th May to 5th June.


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