It is lovely to be on the tour to celebrate Publication Day for Laura Briggs' latest novel, Return to Cornwall. I also have a great giveaway with the chance to win an e-copy of the book. Details on how to enter are at the foot of this post.
The sequel novel to the best-selling UK series A WEDDING IN
CORNWALL brings new surprises, romance, humor, and wedding bells, to readers
who fell in love with the first stories.
Busy mother of two Julianne Rose has extended her talents
beyond the manor house, opening her own event planning agency with the help of
no-nonsense best friend Kitty. Balancing the chaos of daily life with their
respective careers in their beloved Cornish village means Julianne can rarely
snatch a romantic moment with handsome husband Matt. And just when it seems
things couldn’t get any more chaotic, a sudden arrival at Cliffs House lands
Julianne in the most unusual event of her career.
The reappearance of Percy or ‘the old earl’ after years of
adventures abroad has temporarily shocked Lord William and Lady Amanda and set
the entire village abuzz with gossip. Grizzled, spry, and delightfully
eccentric, he’s returned with a most unusual set of traveling companions: an
archaeological team digging in a spot whispered to have ties with the legendary
Camelot. But it’s Percy’s ties with a certain charming woman among its team
that has everyone taken by surprise, along with the news of their soon-to-be
nuptials.
Tasked with planning the big day, Julianne and Kitty spring
at this opportunity despite its rushed timeline and their own woes regarding
the renovation of their future event space. But as the big day rolls closer for
the earl and his bride-to-be – with cakes and wedding flowers competing with
pottery shards and an ancient warrior chieftain’s grave for attention -- are
there still surprising revelations to come?
Adding to the excitement is the return of former Cliffs
House maid Gemma, whose posh new life as a novelist may not be all it seems …
and Dinah visits in a flurry of festive baking for a holiday competition on
everyone’s favorite baking show. Kitty’s life is in a tizz regarding both
family and secrets … and Julianne’s happy marriage is challenged by an
unwelcome sexy-and-persistent suitor among the summer visitors.
Filled with old friends, new adventures, and heartwarming
Cornish charm, RETURN TO CORNWALL is an all-new, full-length novel—the first
one ever to feature the characters from the original series!
My Thoughts
It
felt so familiar to return to the characters and settings which
featured in Laura Briggs' successful series, Wedding in Cornwall, and I
had no difficulty slotting back into the story. A few years have passed
and the first bloom of romance seems to have dimmed as far as Julianne
and Matt are concerned as everyday life has got in the way. The focus
for the story centres around Will's grandfather who has returned from
his travels abroad but the most interesting aspect of the story for me,
has to be the archaeological dig which is taking place nearby.
Wedding and events planning still occupies Julianne who has set up her
own business with Kitty. Their friendship adds to the story and there is
plenty of humour to be found in Kitty and her attitude towards her
unconventional family. Matt is as charismatic as ever- a great mixture
of the academic and the practical and it is great to see both Julianne
and Matt's parenting and to meet their family. Laura does not seem to
have missed a beat in revisiting this area of Cornwall. A major strength of the story has to be the range of characters, all with their own preoccupations and hopes for the future.
In short: A delightful chance to meet up with some old friends and make a few more.
About the Author
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ThanksAbout the Author
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Book links Amazon UK
Thanks to Laura Briggs and Rachel of Rachel's Random Resources
for a copy of the book and a place on the event.
Giveaway ( International)
Giveaway to Win an e-copy of Return to Cornwall by Laura
Briggs (Open INT), To enter just follow the link below and good luck!
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