I am delighted to be taking part on the opening day of the celebrations for Part Three in Emily Harvale's latest serial, Coming Home to Merriment Bay- Christmas. You can read my review of Part One: The Reunion here and Part Two: Sparks Fly here.
Part Three of this heartwarming four-part serial about
finding the strength to put the past behind you and to reach out for a future
filled with happiness and love.
Cat and Kyra have finally traced the man in the photo they
found in Viola’s trunk – thanks to Amias. But Bailey Mitchell lives thousands
of miles away and is almost ninety-eight, so meeting him in person is never
going to happen. Which is just as well. Exchanging Christmas cards and chatting
on social media leads to revelations Cat had not expected.
At least Christmas is looking promising. It may be freezing
outside but things have definitely thawed between Cat and her mum, Mary.
They’re actually getting on, especially now that Mary is dating Jeremy Stone,
the builder working on Viola’s house.
Cat’s also hopeful that Viola’s situation may improve. And
when a surprise visitor brings more than just well wishes, Cat’s Christmas
takes a delightful turn.
With the festivities in full swing, and snow falling on
Merriment Bay, the future’s looking bright. Christmas is a time for miracles
and Cat believes she may get one of her own this year if she’s prepared to put
the past behind her and open her heart to Love once more.
This is Part Two of a new, four-part serial. The other three
parts are:
Coming Home to Merriment Bay - Part One:The Reunion
Coming Home to Merriment Bay - Part Two: Sparks Fly
Coming Home to Merriment Bay - Part Three: Christmas
The Merriment Bay series is interconnected to Emily's Wyntersleap series. Each series can be read
alone, but several characters appear in both series.
My Thoughts
We are now half way through the story and the characters are well established and keeping my attention. Cat's situation gets more involved with the addition of some new friends and it looks as though tehre may be some answers coming about some of those secrets from the past, This third instalment hasn't disappointed and I am still loving the Merriment Bay setting and community.
I particularly love how Cat's relationship with her mother moves on and they seem to be reaching more of an understanding. Family ties are very important in this series and key to understanding some of the characters. I can't wait for the final part in the story to see if my hunches are going to be proved right. This is feelgood reading at its best.
In short: Family ties deepen.
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.
Thanks to Emily Harvale and Rachel of Rachel's Random Resources for a copy of the book and a place on the tour.
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