Singles, Set and Match by Elaine Spires #Review
Singles, Set and Match takes us to the Mediterranean island of Ibiza then back to the Caribbean island of Antigua,
where it all began.
After making a hard decision two years earlier Eve Mitchell
has moved on with the hand that life has dealt her and she finds herself on the
White Island working a tennis holiday.
While it isn’t a job she would have chosen, in her typical pragmatic way
Eve gets on with it, working hard to ensure that her diverse group of singles,
with their hopes, expectations character flaws and baggage, have the best time
possible. And as she binds together
tennis sessions, social gatherings, meals and trips Eve hears some tragic
personal news that brings her to another crossroads in her life.
Will she and the love of her life Melv
finally make a life together and live happily ever after?
My Thoughts
You are taken over to Ibiza for this summer read. I hadn't read any of the series and though as a standalone, the book is enjoyable, I am sure that I would have picked up on the subtleties behind how Eve was feeling if I had read some of the others. The ending was certainly a shock and most definitely not what I was expecting.
It took me some time to get used to following so many people but once I was accustomed, it was fine. Eve is a fascinating character and there are lots of big personalities amongst her party of tourists. The writing is a mixture of sad and hilarious moments which actually probably mirrors real life, doesn't it? I enjoyed reading about Ibiza as the party travelled about and it definitely feels like a holiday read.
In short: Travel to Ibiza for some summer fun!
About the Author
Elaine Spires is a novelist, playwright, screenwriter and
actress. Extensive travelling and a background in education and tourism perfected
Elaine's keen eye for the quirky characteristics of people, captivating the
humorous observations she now affectionately shares with the readers of her
novels. Elaine has written two books of short stories, two novellas and seven
novels, four of which form the Singles Series - Singles’ Holiday, Singles and
Spice, Single All The Way and Singles At Sea.
Her latest book, Singles, Set and Match is the fifth and final book in
the series. Her play Stanley Grimshaw
Has Left The Building is being staged at the Bridewell Theatre, London in May
2019. Her short film Only the Lonely,
co-written with Veronique Christie and featuring Anna Calder Marshall is
currently being in shown in film festivals worldwide and she is currently
working on a full length feature film script. Only the Lonely won the Groucho
Club Short Film Festival 2019! Elaine
recently returned to UK after living in Antigua W.I. She lives in East London.
Thanks to Elaine Spires and Rachel of Rachel's Random Resources for a copy of the book and a place on the tour.
Follow the rest of the rest of the tour!
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