To celebrate Publication Day, I am delighted to be featuring Marie Laval's Happy Dreams at Mermaid Cove. I also have a great giveaway. Details on how to enter are at the foot of this post.
From the big city to a little yellow mobile library on the
Isle of Skye ...
When Jenna Palmer agrees to the new position of mobile
librarian on the tiny Arrandale peninsular of the Isle of Skye, she knows she’s
signing up for difficult working conditions and mediocre wages. But Jenna needs
to get away, and a little yellow mobile library called Buttercup could be her
escape to happier dreams ...
However, whilst Jenna can get to grips with foggy island
roads, local mermaid legends and even big purple monsters, she never expected
to have to contend with a boss as grumpy as Daniel McGregor, or a young book
lover as enthusiastic as his niece, Katrina.
Arrandale might represent Jenna’s safe port in a storm, but
could she and Buttercup also become a beacon of hope to Daniel, Katrina and the
entire island community?
My Thoughts
The setting and the elements are major parts of this novel. From Jenna's first dramatic introduction to the Scottish island to life at Mermaid Cove, you are always aware of the weather or the beautiful countryside and how it can impact on the community's lives. Jenna has quite a past which she is trying to forget. It has affected every aspect of her previous life and the major reason she feels she has to move to such a remote place.
You also feel that mysterious myths and legends are in the background of the place. Mermaids can't possibly exist, can they? This seems to fit in nicely with the story telling which form the focus for Jenna's life as she drives the Library bus around the island. In Daniel McGregor, you have a moody hero with his own secrets and past mysteries. He is a great foil to Jenna who wears her heart on her sleeve and whose obvious sincerity is appealing to all she meets. This is a warm, uplifting romance which will always brighten any day.
In short: Mysterious secrets and Scottish myths abound.
About the Author
Originally from Lyon in France, Marie has lived in the
Rossendale Valley in Lancashire for the past few years. She writes both
contemporary and historical romance. Her novels include best selling
contemporary romantic suspense novels LITTLE PINK TAXI and ESCAPE TO THE LITTLE
CHATEAU, which was shortlisted for the 2021 RNA Jackie Collins Romantic
Suspense Awards, as well as A PARIS FAIRY TALE and BLUEBELL'S CHRISTMAS MAGIC.
Her latest novel, ANGEL OF THE LOST TREASURE, was released in February 2021.
Marie also contributes to the best selling Miss Moonshine's Emporium
anthologies together with eight author friends from Authors on the Edge.
Giveaway (UK only)
Giveaway to win 2 bracelets with glass found on a
Northumberland beach, a pack of pencils, a mystery gift and some chocolate.
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