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Secrets Beneath a Riviera Sky by Jennifer Bohnet #Review

  I am delighted to be on the tour to celebrate Jennifer Bohnet's romance, Secrets Beneath a Riviera Sky, which was published by Boldwood Books on April 17th.   As one door closes, another one opens… When Agnes Agistini receives a phone call from Theo, her brother-in-law informing her that her estranged, abusive husband Oscar has died in an accident, she feels nothing but relief. But that relief is short-lived as Oscar’s vengeance from an early grave forces Agnes to return to the place she fled from over forty years ago. A place and time she’s not keen to revisit. At the request of a French notaires dealing with Oscar’s last will, Agnes travels to Cannes in the South of France alongside their daughter Francine and her grand-daughter Jasmine. Agnes knows that going back will inevitably drag up deep, dark memories which she is yet to reconcile, but what choice does she have? What she wasn’t prepared for are the family secrets that will come to light, or the cruel w...

Blue Hawaiian by Carla Luna #Review

 

Today we have a romcom by Carla Luna, Blue Hawaiian. It is the first in the Blackwood Cellars series and was published on June 15th. 


The first rule of serving as the maid of honor at your perfect sister’s destination wedding?

No mistakes. The second rule? No drama.

For Jess Chavez, a week in Maui is hardly a dream vacation—not when her sister expects her to be the perfect maid of honor. Not only does Jess have to fake perfection, but she can’t let anyone know she’s unemployed and barely scraping by. Above all, she needs to steer clear of Connor Blackwood, the sexy groomsman who broke her heart five years ago.

A family wedding offers Connor the ideal opportunity to convince everyone he’s no longer an irresponsible playboy. If they see he’s changed, they might support his decision to leave the family winery and strike out on his own. With so much at stake, the last thing he needs is an alluring distraction like Jess.

When Jess and Connor end up together, exploring the island’s lush, tropical beauty, the sparks between them become impossible to ignore. Throwing caution to the wind, they decide to make their own rules.

Five days of passion. No strings. No tears. No promises.

What could possibly go wrong?


 My Thoughts

Carla Luna's debut novel is a light, fun read just right for a summer afternoon. You are taken to Maui, to an idyllic slice of paradise, for what is hoped will be a perfect wedding. Although Jess' sister is doing her best to control every detail to achieve perfection, what this story shows you is that life is often messy and unpredictable, and all the better for that. Jess is a little accident prone, it seems, especially when she travels, but she emerges as a likeable and entertaining character. 

    Keeping secrets is shown to not be the best idea and Jess comes to regret not being frank with her family about her situation. In some ways this is a coming of age story, with Jess and Connor reconnecting several years after their teenage friendship. Family relationships are important although not every family member emerges with credit. With a stunning setting and a cast of individually drawn characters, this is a slice of escapism and an enjoyable read.

In short: Second chances

About the Author


Carla Luna writes contemporary romance with a dollop of humor and a pinch of spice. A former archaeologist, she still dreams of traveling to far-off places and channels that wanderlust into the settings of her stories. When she’s not writing, she works in a spice emporium where she gets paid to discuss food and share her favorite recipes. Her passions include Broadway musicals, baking, whimsical office supplies, and pop culture podcasts. Though she has roots in Los Angeles and Victoria, B.C., she currently resides in Wisconsin with her family and her spoiled Siberian cat.

You can follow Carla here: Website |  Twitter  

                                          |  Facebook Author page  |   Instagram

Book links: Amazon UK  |  Amazon US 

Thanks to Carla Luna and Rachel of Rachel's Random Resources for a copy of the book and a place on the tour. 

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