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An Almost Perfect Summer by Jill Mansell [Review

  Today I am delighted to feature Jill Mansell's latest novel, An Almost Perfect Summer. It was published by Headline Review on January 16th.   Nick is the most intriguing man Nella has met in a while. He's a 9 in the looks department ( no one gets a 10), he makes her laugh, and he keeps her company when she ends up in A&E. But they live hundreds of miles apart. Then Nella loses her job. There's a perfect role on offer at a Cotswolds holiday retreat. The catch is that her boss would be Nick. And that makes Nick the one man she can't risk falling in love with. While Nella struggles with her feelings , a Hollywood star has found a haven at the retreat. Lizzie's sworn off people - especially men - until her friendly new neighbours entice her out of her shell. Maybe she needs a flirtation - with gorgeous Nick, perhaps? Not with taciturn local Matthew, though, who definitely isn't a member of her fan club. Then an astonishing secret revealed changes...
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You never see Rainbows at Christmas by Elaine Spires #Review #BlogBlitz

 

 I am delighted to take part in a Blog Blitz to celebrate the festive romcom novella by Elaine Spires: You Never See Rainbows at Christmas. 

Like a rhinestone Miss Havisham Eloise plans to spend Christmas alone, lying on the settee, crying her eyes out and listening to Dolly Parton’s Greatest Hits.  But a fall in the sleet two nights before Christmas lands her at the feet of rough sleeper Adam who is fighting his own demons.  Limping, cut and bruised, she has no alternative but to accept his offer of help. And instead of rejection and solitude there’s friendship and company and the festive season suddenly seems brighter.  Eloise’s never seen a rainbow at Christmas... Until now.

My Thoughts

 This is a neat little novella which establishes the characters early on. You soon realise that Eloise and Adam both have their own secrets which they don't initially share, and I was surprised at Adam's story, in particular. Eloise is quite depressed at the beginning but you still see her kind and generous nature. Adam does not seem like your 'usual' rough sleeper and my interest was piqued to find out more.

    I enjoyed the story arc and how both Adam and Eloise became connected in to the community. This is ultimately a warm tale where selflessness and friendship are central and you are shown that not all families are close but some need work. 

In short: Festive good wishes come true.

About the Author


Elaine Spires is a novelist, playwright and actress. Extensive travelling and a background in education and tourism perfected Elaine's keen eye for the quirky characteristics of people, captivating the humorous observations she now affectionately shares with the readers of her novels. Elaine spends her time between her homes in Essex and Five Islands, Antigua (W.I.).

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Book links: Amazon UK   |  Amazon US 
  
Thanks to Elaine Spires and Rachel of Rachel's Random Resources  for a copy of the novella and a place on the event.  



 

 

 

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