Today I am delighted to be on the tour for Daisy James' Escape to the Hummingbird Hotel, the first in a new series.
Welcome to the Hummingbird Hotel!
When florist-to-the-stars Abbie Coleman catches a glimpse of
her boyfriend through the window of Tiffany’s, she couldn’t be more excited.
Keen to share her happiness, she organises a huge surprise party for all their
family and friends… except things don’t quite work out as she expected, and
instead of planning a flower-filled wedding, she finds herself single, and
fired from a job she loves.
Desperate to escape her heartbreak, she jets off to her
aunt’s quirky Hummingbird Hotel on the gorgeous island of Corfu. Little did she
know that instead of spending her time lounging by the pool, drinking
cocktails, and soaking up the sun, she’d be stepping into the role of the
island’s newest hotelier.
The arrival of unexpected guests sends Abbie into a tailspin
of panic, and she’s forced to turn to snippy, but charismatic, vineyard
owner-turned-chef, Nikos Angelopoulos, for help. Why does the kitchen fill with
smoke whenever she makes coffee? Why is there a naked man swimming in the pool?
And why do the hotel’s toiletries turn their guests’ hair pink?
Despite all the chaos, the Hummingbird Hotel works its magic
on Abbie, and she finds herself with a decision to make. Will she return home
to the drizzly grey skies of London? Or will she take a leap of faith and
embrace the new opportunities that little corner of paradise has to offer, and
maybe, just maybe, discover a sprinkle of romance along the way?
My Thoughts
This is a great start to a new series and the setting in the hotel on Corfu has such a lot of potential. You can really savour the place with all the sounds and colours and the plants which are such an important part of the story and the characters' lives. There are some lovely comic parts which you find through the people who Abbie meets and befriends. She has to discover what she really wants in life and of course, it turns out to be a surprise to her, though not the reader who has been following her story.
This is a real escapist read for a summer's day and perfect for a holiday read. It is a light, enjoyable story with the hint of romance brewing in the background. Not every detail was tied up by the end, which I like. Mainly, I feel there is more to learn about Abbie's back story. You do learn quite a bit but I have a feeling there may be a bit more to come... Certainly there is lots of scope for a new series with more guests to come with their own stories. An excellent start to a series which leaves you wanting more!
In short: take a trip to Corfufor a great holiday read
About the Author
Daisy James loves writing stories with strong heroines and
swift-flowing plotlines. She especially likes to create sunshine-filled
settings in exotic locations - the Caribbean, Tuscany, Cornwall, Provence - so
she can spend her time envisioning her characters enjoying the fabulous scenery
and sampling the local food and drink.
When not scribbling away in her peppermint-and-green
summerhouse (garden shed), she spends her time sifting flour and sprinkling
sugar and edible glitter. She loves gossiping with friends over a glass of
something fizzy or indulging in a spot of afternoon tea - china plates and
teacups are a must.
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