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  I am delighted to feature a gorgeous summer read,  Carrie Walker's, Escape to the Turquoise Seas . It was published by Aria on July 16th .   Kat Brennan has always been the work-hard, play-harder type, navigating single life in London and the chaos of her job at Northstar PR. So when Excalibur Cruises invite her aboard to pitch for their account, she jumps at the chance to prove to her boss she's indispensable... and to finally relax a little. But the last person she wants to get stuck on a boat with is industry hotshot Leo Kendrick, the CEO of rival agency Amplify – and Kat's nemesis. When Leo bagged a coveted marketing internship 15 years ago, Kat vowed never to let him win anything again. She is not about to break that promise, even if Leo has become a distractingly attractive opponent. As the Esmerelda sails the seas, from the Azores to Lisbon via Madeira, the two agencies must battle it out to present the best pitch. But in such close quarters, the sea might...
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A Midwinter Match by Jane Lovering #Review

 

Today we have an uplifting story from Jane Lovering with some serious undercurrents. A Midwinter Match was published by Boldwood Books on 19th August.


Ruby Oldbridge needs to learn to take her own advice.

A brilliant counsellor at work in York, she is however floundering in her own life. Her romantic track record is woeful, her finances are in a pickle, and she’s back in a house-share after splitting up with her useless ex.

But one thing Ruby is brilliant at, is helping other people find a way through their problems, and she excels at the job she loves, doing just that.

Happy-go-lucky, Mr Positivity, Zac Drewe also loves his job – the trouble is, it’s the same as Ruby’s, and the management have decided to ‘rationalise’ their department. There’s only room for one of them.

As the snow and winter close in on York, Ruby and Zac have everything to lose, and Ruby starts to wonder if the happy face Zac shows the world, might be disguising a sadder secret.

Set against one another, they are unlikely friends. But perhaps, if they could take the time to understand each other, they might discover that rather than rivals, they could be the best thing that ever happened to one another…

My Thoughts

 Here we have two contrasting characters to get to know, Ruby and Zac and it is clear that they both have their own back stories. As you learn more about them, you also begin to see what they might have in common. Family is an important part of the story and there are some dark themes woven into the story. Dementia, unemployment, mental health issues all give it a grounded feel. Zac's story is particularly affecting and the contrast between his childhood and Ruby's is stark. Nevertheless, it is a warm and uplifting tale and one I enjoyed very much.

    There are also some quirky and amusing secondary characters who liven up the story. The people who Zac and Ruby advise are varied and add to the story so much, as do their co-workers. The humour is always gentle and never at the expense of the characters.  I wasn't too sure how the situation Ruby and Zac find themselves in was going to be resolved and certainly, the ending took me by surprise. 

In short: Warmth and affection melt the heart despite some serious issues.

About the Author

 

 

Jane Lovering is the bestselling and award-winning romantic comedy writer who won the RNA Novel of the Year Award in 2012 with Please Don’t Stop the Music. She lives in Yorkshire and has a cat and a bonkers terrier, as well as five children who have now left home.  Her first title for Boldwood will be published in September 2020.

 

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Book links: Amazon UK

Thanks to Jane Lovering, Boldwood Books and Rachel of Rachel's Random Resources for a copy of the book and a place on the tour. 

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