I am delighted to be taking part in the celebrations for the publication of Julie Stock's novel, The Bistro in Watersmeet Bridge. There is also a great Giveaway to enter- details are at the foot of this post.
When Olivia goes to manage Finn's failing bistro, will they
end up sharing a table for two, or will it be a recipe for disaster?
Olivia Fuller longs to manage one of the restaurants in her
father’s chain and to break free to live the independent life she’s wanted for
so long. When her father finally puts his trust in her and sends her to a
failing restaurant in Devon, she’s confident she can prove herself capable of
doing the job.
Finn Anderson is about to lose his beloved seaside bistro,
unless the bank can find a buyer to dig him out. When George Fuller offers Finn
a deal, he has no choice but to accept if he wants any chance of getting his
bistro back one day. And then the new manager arrives…
Even after meeting the prickly chef and discovering his
complete lack of business skills, Olivia is confident she can turn the struggling business
round. But as Olivia and Finn start working together, a mutual attraction
develops between them, and soon, nothing is going according to Olivia’s plan.
When there’s a real chance that the bistro might be sold
off, Olivia and Finn determine to fight for it, united by their hard work and
their growing feelings for each other.
But can they save the bistro and be together, or does
destiny have a different path in mind?
A feel-good contemporary romance set in a bistro beside the
sea in Devon.
My Thoughts
This is a well crafted romance with some likeable and relatable characters who create a warm and welcoming community which you would like to be part of. Of course not everyone in the story is sympathetic and there are some who seem to be motivated by greed and the desire to do better than the next man. However, you tend to feel, as Olivia does, that the bistro represents a safe haven away from the corporate world which has dominated Olivia's life for so long.
Olivia, you soon realise, has her own independent streak and the desire to prove herself. However, the fact that her father is her boss who has brought her up for most of her life, points you to the fact that there is more to her desire to succeed than just to climb the greasy pole. I must say, I loved the bistro setting and Finn is such an appealing character that I was soon drawn into the story and rooting for him to keep the bistro afloat.
With a cast of characters who you would love to meet and a gorgeous Devon setting, this has all the ingredients for a great holiday read.
In short:A story to bring a smile, full of Devonshire charm.
About the Author
Julie Stock writes contemporary feel-good romance from
around the world: novels, novellas and short stories. She published her debut
novel, From Here to Nashville, in February 2015 and her second novel, The
Vineyard in Alsace in March 2017. Over You (Sam's Story) and Finding You
(Jenna's Story), her follow-up novellas to From Here to Nashville were
published in 2018, making the From Here to You series complete. She has also
published a boxed set of the From Here to You trilogy of books. Julie’s next
novel, The Bistro by Watersmeet Bridge, will be out in summer 2019. If you'd
like to sign up to her newsletter list, you can do so here. As a thank you, you'll be
able to download Before You, the prequel story to the From Here to You series,
for free.
When she is not writing, she works in communications. She is
married and lives with her family in Bedfordshire in the UK.
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Giveaway ( UK only)
To win a signed copy of The Bistro by Watersmeet
Bridge and goodies (UK Only) ust follow the link below and good luck!
The prize will contain
• Signed
paperback,
• Notebook
with front cover on
• Postcard
magnet with front cover on
• Bookmark
with front cover on
• Bag of
Devon fudge
*Terms and Conditions –UK entries welcome. Please enter using the Rafflecopter box
below. The winner will be selected at
random via Rafflecopter from all valid entries and will be notified by Twitter
and/or email. If no response is received within 7 days then Rachel’s Random
Resources reserves the right to select an alternative winner. Open to all
entrants aged 18 or over. Any personal
data given as part of the competition entry is used for this purpose only and
will not be shared with third parties, with the exception of the winners’
information. This will passed to the giveaway organiser and used only for
fulfilment of the prize, after which time Rachel’s Random Resources will delete
the data. I am not responsible for
despatch or delivery of the prize.
Thanks so much, Pam, for reading and reviewing The Bistro by Watersmeet Bridge, and for hosting me on your lovely blog. I'm so glad you enjoyed reading The Bistro, and really appreciate your kind words.
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