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Secrets of the Italian Guesthouse by Sue Moorcroft #Review #Italian Legacy #Giveaway

  I am delighted to be taking part in the celebrations for the publication of Sue Moorcroft's Secrets of the Italian Guesthouse . This is the first in her Italian Legacy series. It was published by Renegade Books on July 2nd. I also have a great giveaway. Details on how to enter are at the foot of this post.   Two sisters she's never met A first love who's impossible to forget...   For Jade, life in Lake Como is la dolce vita. Until her beloved grandmother passes, leaving Jade not just the family's bustling guesthouse to run, but two life-changing secrets to confront... The pensione hasn't just been left to Jade, it's also been inherited by her sisters - who she had no idea existed. As Erin and Rosalie arrive in Italy, Jade is forced to face the heart-wrenching prospect of sharing her last remaining tie to the woman who raised her.  Jade is desperately trying to hold on to the past, but there's one person she would prefer to leave firmly behind: h...
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Elle's A to Z of Love by Claire Huston #Review

 

Today is Publication Day for Claire Huston's second novel, Elle's A to Z of Love. 


Haileybrook, a beautiful village in the peaceful Cotswolds countryside, is most people’s idea of heaven on earth. 

Born and raised in this small slice of paradise, Elle Bea can’t wait to leave.

It should be easy, but every time she packs her bags for exotic adventures, old loves and loyalties pull her back.

Will Elle be forced to forget her dreams of far-flung places and epic romance, or can she grab one last chance to have it all?

An uplifting, romantic story about friends, family and the relationships that make a place a home.


My Thoughts

This often feels like one of those stories you can sink into. It is warm and comforting and full of friendships and family. Not that everyone is a cosy, likeable character. There are several characters who are selfish and self centred and  quite a backstory about bullying. The novel does keep you on your toes. I couldn't quite work out how it was going to turn out for Elle until very near the end. There are quite a few possibilities for her. 

    Elle is a well drawn character. You find out quite a lot about her background and come to understand why she has certain feelings of vulnerability despite her obvious commonsense. Above all, she is kind and a loyal friend. There are plenty of inter-generational issues in the novel. You get a real feel of the community in Haileybrook.There are several story strands in the book so you feel that there is plenty to keep your interest. 

In short: Home is where the heart is.

About the Author


Claire Huston lives in Warwickshire with her husband and two children. Her debut, Art and Soul, a heart-warming contemporary romance, was published in 2020. Elle’s A to Z of Love is her second novel.

A keen amateur baker, she enjoys making cakes, biscuits and brownies almost as much as eating them. You can find recipes for over a hundred sweet treats at https://clairehuston.co.uk. This is also where she talks about and reviews books.

As well as her website, you can find her on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and Goodreads: linktr.ee/clairehuston_author


 Book link: Amazon UK  |  Amazon US

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

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  1. Claire Huston6 July 2021 at 09:45

    Thank you so much for reading and reviewing Elle's A to Z of Love and taking part in the blog tour, I really appreciate it! x

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