The Boomerville story continue with Caroline James' Boomerville at Mallymegille which was published on 6th October by The Publish Hub Ltd.
Boomerville is back!
Join Hattie and Jo as they head to Southern Ireland to open
Boomerville Manor, a holiday retreat for guests of ‘a certain age’. There’s
Irish craic and shenanigans aplenty for the colourful cast of characters as
everyone gathers for the grand opening.
Meet Melissa, an ex-cabaret singer running from her abusive
husband, and Bill, a bachelor bullied from beyond the grave by the ghostly
voice of his mother. Along with local bobby Harry the Helmet, ageing aquatic
team the Boomerville Babes, eccentric artist Lucinda Gray, and heartthrob
Finbar Murphy, they gather in Ireland and the fun begins. But murder is in the
air and there’s mischief afoot. Will the residents get more than they bargained
for at Boomerville?
Set in the beautiful Irish countryside, ‘Boomerville at
Ballymegille’ is a heart-warming story of friendship, fears and new beginnings.
My Thoughts
I enjoyed Caroline James' first visit to Boomerville and was pleased to revisit some familiar characters as Hattie and Jo travelled to Southern Ireland to set up another Boomerville experience there. This story is a mixture of humour, but also has some darker issues and bullying and coercive control occur. The opening of another hotel provides lots of scope for eccentric behaviour and humorous moments as the older guests throw themselves into their hobbies and activities with great enthusiasm.
There is a whiff of murder in the background and blackmail and coercion from some rather nasty characters. However, Hattie, a born survivor, never seems phased by anything and brings some genuine feeling to the story. Caroline James is a great storyteller and takes you along with her at quite a pace.
In short: Boomerville lives on!
About the Author
Best-selling author of women’s fiction, Caroline James has
owned and run businesses encompassing all aspects of the hospitality industry,
a subject that often features in her novels. She is based in the UK but has a
great fondness for travel and escapes whenever she can.
A public speaker, which includes talks and lectures on
cruise ships world-wide, Caroline is also a consultant and food writer. She is
a member of the Romantic Novelist’s Association, the Society of Women’s
Writer’s & Journalists and the Society of Authors and writes articles and
short stories, contributing to many publications. Caroline also runs writing
workshops.
In her spare time, Caroline can be found walking up a
mountain with her two Westie dogs, sipping raspberry gin or relaxing with her
head in a book and hand in a box of chocolates.
Books by Caroline James:
Hattie Goes to Hollywood
The Best Boomerville Hotel
Coffee Tea the Gypsy & Me
Coffee Tea the Chef & Me
Coffee Tea the Caribbean & Me
Jungle Rock
Thanks to Caroline James, and Rachel of
RachelsRandomResources for a copy of the book and a place on the tour.
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Pamela, very many thanks for hosting Boomerville at Ballymegille on your lovely blog and for your fabulous review. I am so thrilled that you enjoyed my new novel. Warmest wishes and happy reading xx
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