How lovely to escape to Cornwall again with Kate Forster and her latest romance, Finding Love at Mermaid Terrace which was published by Aria on 4th February.
Love comes when you least expect it... Tressa Buckland
likes her quiet life in Port Lowdy, with its cobbled streets and
colourful terraced houses overlooking the sea. Her job at the local
paper allows her to pursue her art in her free time, with no one but her
tabby cat Ginger Pickles to mind her in Mermaid Terrace. But then the
owner of the paper is called away on an emergency, and it's up to Tressa
to run the paper for six months. Her first task: find a new part-time
journalist.
Dan Byrne is the angriest man in Ireland – or so the
readers of his very successful column, 'Dan takes on the world', think.
But after a story goes south and he loses his job in Dublin, Dan has no
choice but to start afresh. When an opportunity comes up in sleepy
Cornwall, Dan and his Golden Retriever Ritchie set off for a new
adventure.
For Tressa, Dan's arrival to Port Lowdy changes
everything. Tressa tries not to look too deeply at her own life, but Dan
sees a story to uncover in absolutely everyone – even her. The two of
them couldn't be more different... yet, if they can find a way to work
together, they may just breathe new life and joy into this sleepy
seaside village.
Finding Love at Mermaid Terrace is a heartwarming new village romance about the power of love and kindness, from the bestselling author of Starting Over at Acorn Cottage.
My Thoughts
This is a real escapist read for a snowy February- a trip to Cornwall to the sea and the sun. The community is as welcoming as you would expect and there are some vividly drawn secondary characters with their own storylines which adds to the mix. Tressa is an interesting character and it takes some time to realise why she is living alone at Mermaid Terrace. She has a complicated relationship with her parents and her family.
Dan has a similarly enigmatic character. As the story evolves, you realise that first impressions can be deceiving and he has to come to a realisation as to just what he wants to get out of life. This is a story of light and shade, with sad and happy moments. The animals are a joy. Port Lowdy seems to have a certain healing character to it and you soon realise that there are plenty of people in the village who are scarred by the past. However, it is a delightful read and an element of starting over for several.
In short: Let Cornwall cast its spell over you...
About the Author
I live in Melbourne, Australia with my husband, two children
and dogs and I can be found nursing a laptop, surrounded by magazines and
talking on the phone, usually all at once. I am an avid follower of fashion,
fame and all things pop culture and I am also an excellent dinner party guest
who always brings gossip and champagne.You can read my review of Starting Over at Acorn Cottage here Thanks to Kate Forster, Victoria Joss and Aria for a copy of the book and a place on the tour. Check out these great bloggers!
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