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  We are back in Regency England for Ella Matthews' historical romance, The Earl's Unlikely Bride.    One summer to make her his…   After four failed seasons, Emily Hawkins is tired of following the rules. Aside from crossing swords with her lifelong enemy, Freddie Dashworth, she is an exemplary member of Society. But after all this time, she’s yet to find a husband and life with her over-bearing mother is becoming intolerable. Freddie returns to his childhood home to help look after his orphaned niece. His neighbour, Emily, has been his nemesis for years. The infuriating miss is the only woman immune to his charms and there’s nothing he enjoys more than her disapproving glares. It’s a shame he can’t stop thinking about her, because she clearly despises him. One minor indiscretion later and everything in Emily’s ordered world changes. The one person on her side appears to be Freddie but can she trust her former antagonist? And what will happen to her when ...

A Christmas Hamster by Stephanie Dagg #Review #Giveaway #PublicationDay

I am delighted to welcome you to the celebrations for the release of Stephanie Dagg's latest novella, The Christmas Hamster. Today is Publication Day. I also have a great Giveaway for you to enter. Details on how to do so are at the foot of this post.
 

Cam’s career and romantic prospects take a nose diveonce she becomes guardian to her young nephew. She leaves a bustling Dutch city to move to a small, dull country town in England, and where once she restored magnificent old paintings to their former glory, now she operates the paint-mixing machine at a soulless hardware store. As much as she adores little Rowan, life has lost some of its sparkle. However, a handsome and charming customer causes her heart to flutter once more. Fate, alas, seems determined to hamper any possibility of them getting together. So what chance does a tiny, naughty hamster have of bringing happiness this Christmas?

This is a festive, light-hearted and uplifting romcom novella


My Thoughts
This is a light-hearted and amusing novella, full of down to earth humour. There are some comical characters on the periphery of the story to ramp up the humour but the greatest joy comes from the central character, Cam and her menagerie of rescued animals. Cam has put the needs of others before her own ambitions and she comes over as a thoroughly likeable and caring young woman who has slightly lost her way through circumstances. It is good to see her begin to get back a sense of self-worth.

    Full of coincidental meetings and missed opportunities, you are kept guessing whether Cam is going to meet a certain gentleman again. This is a shortish but delightful novella which leads you by the hand as Cam works away at untangling life's complications. The hamster of the title does not disappoint and has as much character as you would wish.

In short: A great standalone festive tale. 
    
About the Author



I'm an English expat living in France, having moved here with my family in 2006 after fourteen years as an expat in Ireland. Taking on seventy-five acres with three lakes, two hovelsand one cathedral-sized barn, not to mention an ever increasing menagerie, makes for exciting times. The current array of animals ranges from alpacas to zebra finches, with most letters of the alphabet represented. And of course there are hamsters! I'm a traditionally-published author of many children's books, and have been self-publishing fiction and non-fiction for adults for the last seven years. I combine freelance work as an editor with running carp fishing lakes with husband Chris. When time allows I enjoy cycling, geocaching, knitting and gardening.


You can read my review of Stephanie's Haircuts, Hens and Homicide here and Deck the Halles here and Hate Bale here.


You can follow Stephanie here: Twitter @llamamum  Twitter @penandfinch |  Facebook |  Website

Book links: Amazon UK  |  Universal link

Thanks to Stephanie Dagg and Rachel of Rachel's Random Resources for a copy of the novella and a place on the event. 


Giveaway (Open Internationally)
To win a Hamster Christmas Tree Decoration (Open INT) just follow the link below and good luck!
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Comments

  1. Thank you so much for taking part in my publication day celebrations! I'm delighted you enjoyed the story. Wishing you a wonderful Christmas, with or without hamsters! Kindest regards, Stephanie

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