Christmas at Wynter House by Emily Harvale #Review #Giveaway #WyntersleapSeries

A new book by Emily Harvale is always a cause for celebrations and Christmas at Wynter House is doubly exciting as it is the first in a new Wyntersleap series. I am delighted to also have a great Giveaway- details on how to enter are at the foot of this post.

This is book one in the Wyntersleap series but it can be read as a standalone. The Wyntersleap series is interlinked with the Merriment Bay series and several characters appear in both series.

 

After a frosty welcome, things soon heat up at Wynter House.

Neva Grey is looking forward to spending a quiet Christmas with her family in the cosy cottage they’ve rented in the picture-postcard village of Wyntersleap. Nestled between rolling hills and a gently burbling river, it’s going to be idyllic.

Except it’s not. Torrential rain causes the river to burst its banks and the quaint little village isn’t quite so cosy with water lapping at the doors. Add to that a power cut and a sudden blizzard and Christmas is looking bleak ... until gorgeous Adam Wynter invites them all to Wynter House.

Although not everyone is happy to share the ancestral home. Adam’s elder brother, Rafe is less than pleased. Their grandmother, Olivia extends a grudging welcome. And for Carruthers, the oddly arrogant butler, unexpected guests are a Christmas surprise he could do without. Especially one as troublesome as Neva’s eight-year-old niece.

But something’s not quite right at Wynter House. What is Rafe intent on hiding behind the locked doors of the old barn? And what really happened to his first wife? It’s a good thing Neva has a sense of humour. She’s going to need it this Christmas at Wynter House.

My Thoughts

What a delight this book turned out to be as Emily introduced the characters who are in the first in the Wyntersleap series. I loved the way that Neva seemed to put her foot into so many situations and it soon becomes clear which of the brothers she is favouring, against her better judgement. One of the aspects which makes this such a lively read has to be the supporting cast of characters who end up spending Christmas together. Neva's niece is a source of humour with her goth ways and interest in vampires, as is Carruthers, the butler,  One of my favourite characters has to be the matriarch, Olivia. I am sure she has a story to tell.

    You start to pick up the clues as to whether Neva's first impression of Rafe is totally accurate fairly early on and I do think there are a few nods to Mr Darcy here, which as far as I'm concerned  is no bad thing. Will Neva's glimpse of his beautiful grounds start to change her opinion? As a festive read, this has everything you need. There are great family values and all the twinkling lights and cosiness that you could want. I am looking forward to seeing how the story develops and which characters  interact with the Merriment Bay series. 

In short: Romance blooms in the snow.

  

About the Author 

Emily writes novels, novellas and short stories about friendship, family and falling in love. She loves a happy ending but knows that life doesn't always go to plan. Her stories are sure to bring a smile to your face and a warmth to your heart.

Emily loves to connect with her readers and has a readers' group in which many have become good friends. To catch up with Emily, find out about the group, or connect with her on social media, go to her website at www.emilyharvale.com.

Having lived and worked in London for several years, Emily returned to her home town of Hastings where she now writes full-time. She’s a member of the SoA and the RWA, an Amazon bestseller and a Kindle All Star. When not writing, she can be found enjoying the stunning East Sussex coast and countryside, or in a wine bar with friends, discussing life, love and the latest TV shows. Chocolate cake is often eaten. She dislikes housework almost as much as she dislikes anchovies - and will do anything to avoid both. Emily has two mischievous rescue cats that like to sprawl across her keyboard, regardless of whether Emily is typing on it, or not.

 

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Book link: Amazon UK

Thanks to Emily Harvale and Rachel of Rachel's Random Resources for a place on the event.  

 

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Giveaway (International)

 

To win Christmas at Wynter House themed cushion (size 18 x 18 inches) a Wrendale Designs Christmas shopping pad and a Yankee Candle tealight holder and Winter Glow tealight (Open INT)

*Terms and Conditions –Worldwide 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.