I am delighted to be on the tour for Lucy Coleman's festive Christmas at the Lock Keeper's Cottage which was published on 3rd September by Boldwood Books.
Join us for Christmas in the Cotswolds in this perfect
festive escape, from the bestselling Lucy Coleman.
Imogen Tolliman never knew her mother. And when an accident
robs Immi of her father too, she goes to live with her grandfather, Tollie, in
his picturesque lock-keeper’s cottage by the Aysbury marina.
Tollie is the star of the Santa Ahoy Special each Christmas
– a festive boat ride along the canal that enthralls both children and adults
alike. And as Immi grows up, she starts to appreciate the magical community she
is lucky enough to live in.
When Immi meets Gray Adams, she instantly realises he’s
someone special. And as their relationship gets serious, they start to plan for
the Christmas to beat all Christmases.
But as the day approaches, and the romantic snow showers
turn into blizzards, their dream of a Christmas to remember, looks set to be
one they’ll never forget - for all the wrong reasons. Can they salvage the
festivities, or will old secrets that are finally uncovered turn Immi’s life
upside down forever?
Let Lucy Coleman transport you away to a dreamy Cotswolds
Christmas full of snowflakes and secrets, log fires, mistletoe, friends and
much-loved traditions. Perfect for all fans of Trisha Ashley, Holly Martin and
Sue Moorcroft.
My Thoughts
This is just the book to get you in the mood for Christmas reading. It captures the run up to Christmas through the eyes of Immi. She has come to appreciate the community she has been brought up in and has a caring and unselfish nature. There are issues from her childhood which come to the fore. She is also a young woman at a crossroads as her relationship with Gray is going through a difficult spell. Gray's mother has been ill and he has been spending time with her. Both Immi and Gray feel a responsibility to their family and put others first.
A lovely part of the story centres around the charity work which Immi, Gray and the community organise in the form of Santa Ahoy voyages for children. When you meet Immi's grandfather, you realise where she gets her unselfish nature from, as he is the driving force behind the cruises. There is a strong sense of changing roles within a family as people age and hand over the baton to the younger generation. As Christmas itself arrives, there are some surprises in store for Immi. The ending seemed quite abrupt at the end but there is plenty of scope to continue with her story.
In short: Community, family and friendship.
About the Author
Lucy Coleman is a #1 bestselling romance writer, whose
recent novels include Snowflakes over Holly Cove. She also writes under the
name Linn B. Halton. She won the 2013 UK Festival of Romance: Innovation in
Romantic Fiction award and lives in the Welsh Valleys.
Catch up with the rest of the tour!
Thank you so much for being on the tour and taking the time to read - much appreciated!
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