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Dreams Come True at the Wartime Hotel by Maisie Thomas #Review

  Manchester, 1943. I am delighted to feature another in the WW2 saga by Maisie Thomas. Dreams Come True at the Wartime Hotel  was published on March 29th by Boldwood Books .    Kitty’s new venture, hosting wedding receptions at Dunbar’s Hotel, has got off to a flying start, and she’s looking to the future. With the tide of the war turning and victory on the distant horizon, Kitty is keen to keep her independence once the men come home. But will her spendthrift husband Bill agree to a divorce – and to letting her keep the business? Beatrice’s work in welfare is hugely rewarding, and she loves the children’s clubs she runs at Dunbar’s. But when a spate of thefts breaks out locally, the police become involved. Could the children be to blame, or can Beatrice help discover the true culprits? Former hotel maid Lily knows she still loves her estranged husband, Daniel. But can there be any chance of a reconciliation, when he discovers she is pregnant with another ma...
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Will they Won't they? by Portia Macintosh #Review

 

It is Happy Publication Day to Portia Macintosh and her latest romcom, Will They, Won't They? which is published today by Boldwood Books.


When life goes off track sometimes the only thing you can do is go back to where it all began...

Emmy Palmer is the star of Bragadon Forest, the biggest fantasy series on TV; adored by the public, living the life of glamour and luxury in London.

But when scandal strikes, Emmy must escape the city and return to her seaside hometown to lie low and wait for the storm to pass.

Emmy's agent decides it would be a good look to star in the community Christmas pantomime, but who else could be playing her leading man but her ex-boyfriend who she may or may not have ditched to move to London a decade ago...

As the show approaches, love and friendships blossom and the real question is - Will they? Won't they?


 My Thoughts

This is an entertaining, fun read with plenty of hilarious moments and a lively cast of characters to deliver them. Emmy's family certainly made me smile, particularly her aunts, one of whom is determined to age disgracefully! Still family is at the heart of the story and binds Emmy back into her life with her blended family. She is a likeable character but she is quite slow to see what is in front of her eyes all the time.

    The opening chapter certainly takes you by surprise but turns out to be a good introduction to Emmy's situation. I found the scenes with the amateur dramatic group to be sharp and well observed. Each of the characters has their own individuality and reasons for being in the production and of course some are larger than life. With the full range of age groups, from stroppy teenagers to those with a lot more maturity, you feel that Portia has conjured up quite a rich world and one which will certainly make you smile.

In short: sharply observed with some likeable characters.  

About the Author


Portia MacIntosh is a bestselling romantic comedy author of 16 novels, including The Plus One Pact and My Great Ex-Scape. Previously a music journalist, Portia writes hilarious stories, drawing on her real life experiences.

 

You can follow Portia here: Website  |  Twitter |  Instagram   |  Facebook

Book link: Amazon UK 

 Thanks to Portia Macintosh, Boldwood Books, and Rachel of Rachels Random Resources  for copy of the book and a place on the tour. 

Check out the rest of the tour!
 

 

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