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Blitz Spirit at Harbour House by Fenella J Miller #Review

  I am delighted to be on the tour to celebrate the next in the Harbour House series by Fenella J Miller . Blitz Spirit at Harbour House   continues life in 1940,with the Second World War underway. It was published by Boldwood Books on October 7th.   September 1940 As the new housekeeper at Harbour House, Lily Turner and her teenage daughter Daphne have forged a resilient life since Lily’s husband Patrick abandoned them. But as war rages, Patrick, now vital to the war effort, is dispatched to Wivenhoe shipyard, forcing him to confront his past—and Lily—once more. He's no longer the reckless boy who deserted his family; hardened by the years, he’s determined to make amends. Yet, for Lily, the scars of abandonment run deep, and forgiveness is a luxury she's not sure she can afford. But she finds this new version of Patrick intriguing nonetheless.. With the Blitz intensifying and German bombers pounding Britain, life is precarious. When Patrick, Lily, and Daphne are...

The Lake House by Christie Barlow #Review

 


I am delighted to be on the tour to celebrate the latest in Christie Barlow's  Love Heart Lane series, The Lake House. It can be read as a standalone. You can read my review of more in the series here: Love Heart Lane, Foxglove Farm, Clover Cottage 

 There’s a newcomer to the village of Heartcross and she’s never been more in need of a friend.  Ella is ready to start afresh ––and that could mean there’s love on the horizon in the form of the gorgeous Roman, the local water taxi driver. Every day Roman is there to ferry Ella to the restaurant on the other side of the lake and every night he makes sure she gets home safe. But Roman has secrets of his own…

Can the Love Heart Lane community offer Ella a chance of a new life? Or will the ghosts of her past catch up with her?


 My Thoughts

Another visit to Love Heart Lane series and it was just as heartwarming as ever. This time, we get to follow Ella and Roman but also see how life is treating some familiar faces. It feels like such escapist reading, much needed at the moment and the setting is as stunning as ever. There are some surprising twists along the way and the story certainly does not seem stale. The village format is still yielding up refreshing stories. 

    I found Dolores to be a real character and she added a slice of humour to the story. Friendships, old and new, are shown to be integral to the story and a major reason why Hearrtcross is such a special place to live. Starting again is made to seem easy, although Ella has had a terrible time in the past. She has retained an optimistic attitude and is not jaundiced with refret and anger. This is a great choice for anyone looking for a series which grows to includes new characters but which retains the spark of its first series. 

In short: A touch of glamour at the Lake House.

About the Author


Christie Barlow is the author of ten bestselling romantic comedies including A Home at Honeysuckle Farm, Love Heart Lane and Clover Cottage. She lives in a ramshackle cottage in a quaint village in the heart of Staffordshire with her four children and two dogs.

Her writing career has come as a lovely surprise when Christie decided to write a book to teach her children a valuable life lesson and show them that they are capable of achieving their dreams. Christie’s dream was to become a writer and the book she wrote to prove a point went on to become a #1 bestseller in the UK, USA, Canada and Australia.

When Christie isn’t writing she enjoys playing the piano, is a keen gardener and loves to paint and upcycle furniture.

Christie is an ambassador for the @ZuriProject alongside Patron of the charity, Emmerdale’s Bhasker Patel. They raise money and awareness for communities in Uganda.

Christie loves to hear from her readers and you can get in touch via Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

 

You can follow Christie here: Website   |  Twitter   |   Facebook
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Book links: Amazon UK   |  Amazon US  
 
Thanks to Christe Barlow, One More Chapter and Rachel of Rachel's Random Resources for a copy of the book and a place on the tour.
 
                                                         Check out the rest of the tour!
 

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