I am pleased to introduce Wedding Bells in Merriment Bay, the final instalment in Emily Harvale's Merriment Bay series. series. The first novel Coming Home to Merriment Bay, was released in four parts and you can read my reviews here: Part One: The Reunion here , Part Two: Sparks Fly here , Part Three: Christmas here and Part Four: Starry Skies here,
You can read my review of the second novel in the series, Chasing Moonbeams in Merriment Bay here.
And now to Number 3...
Change is in the air as wedding bells ring out in Merriment
Bay
Cat’s determined to propose to Amias. Well, it is a leap
year so it’s fine for women to do the asking, and besides, it took him eighteen
years to tell her how he felt. She’s not going to wait for him to pop the
question. All she needs to do is find the perfect time and place.
Kyra’s fallen for Francis Raine, who seems happy to flirt
and exchange banter but hasn’t actually asked her out. Does he reciprocate her
feelings, or is he this way with every girl he meets? There’s only one way to
find out. She’ll ask him on a date … as soon as he returns to Merriment Bay.
Mary’s leaving Devon Villa after a lifetime spent in the
house. She’s never lived alone so it’s both an exciting and a terrifying
prospect. But change is good, isn’t it? Perhaps it’s time she tried a few other
new things too.
The Devon women want to move on to the next chapters in
their lives. And as Viola Devon used to say before she died, “The only one who
can write your own life story as you want it, is you.” Although Viola’s didn’t
work out too well. Will Cat, Kyra, and Mary have better luck with theirs?
My Thoughts
This felt like the final episode in the Merriment Bay series, with loose ends being tied up, relationships settled and lots and lots of romance. Nevertheless, there were also some new courses set and a new relationship or two introduced so it didn't feel like an ending, but rather a staging post before new adventures. I am sorry that the series has come to an end, but found the final instalment to be as heartwarming and satisfying as ever.
Cat and Amias took centre stage once again but of course at first, there was a bit of a case of non-communication between themselves. As ever, Kyra felt like the most mature person in the family. I have enjoyed the overlap with the Wyntersleap series and to revisit some of their big moments but from other characters' perspectives. Merriment Bay has been a lovely creation and I am looking forward to seeing where Emily Harvale goes next!
In short: Wedding bells ring out.
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, 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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