Today's featured book is a lovely summer read by Jo Lambert - A Cornish Affair.
In the close-knit community of Carrenporth in Cornwall
everyone knows everyone else’s business. Luke Carrack is only too aware of
this. He’s been away for two years but nothing has changed – from the town
gossips who can’t see past the scandal of his childhood, to the cold way he is
treated by some of his so-called family.
The only person who seems to understand is local hotelier’s
daughter Cat Trevelyan, although even Luke’s new friendship with her could set
tongues wagging.
But Carrenporth is about to experience far bigger scandals
than the return of Luke Carrack – and the secrets unearthed in the process will
shake the sleepy seaside town to its core …
My Thoughts
This turned out to be a heady mixture of romance, mystery, family saga and a touch of murder. There are a lot of ingredients to catch your attention. First of all, there is some thoughtful characterisation- not just with the main protagonists but with the full cast. My favourites have to be the redoubtable Aunt Em and the loathsome Evie. You start to realise that there are some family secrets lurking beneath the surface, which adds to the intrigue.
I also liked the family set up at the hotel where they all gave each other space. At times, I did lose patience with Cat as she refused to listen and just took off but overall, I was always rooting for her. With a beautiful setting and lots of family drama, I found this to be a thoroughly enjoyable read- just right for the Summer.
In short: Romance and intrigue in equal measures.
About the Author
Jo Lambert lives on the eastern edge of Bath with her
husband, one small grey feline called Mollie and a green MGB GT. She is a
member of the Romantic Novelists Association and the Society of Authors. She has been writing since 2008. Her first
five books, a set of linked romantic sagas following the lives of several
families in West Somerset, was followed in 2015 by Summer Moved On, a contemporary
romance set in South Devon. A sequel, Watercolours in th Rain followed in 2017.
In June 2018 Jo
signed to Choc Lit and her debut A Cornish Affair, set in North Cornwall, has
just been published. Jo is currently working on another coastal romance, this
time set in South Cornwall.
When she isn't writing she reads and reviews. She also has
an active blog. Jo loves travel, red
wine and rock music and she often takes the odd photograph or two.
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Thank you so much Pamela for this great review...
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