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Shared Secrets for the Home Front Nurses by Rachel Brimble #Review #HomeFrontNurses

  It is now 1943 and we follow the lives of the Home Front Nurses as they cope with the effects of the Second World War. Shared Secrets for the Home Front Nurses by Rachel Brimble is published on February 13th by Boldwood Books .     ‘Come on, Kathy… tell me a secret.’ 1943: Becoming a Home Front nurse, meant Kathy Scott was finally able to escape the violence of her childhood. At long last, her life has taken a turn for the better. Particularly because, for the very first time, she’s made some wonderful friends–fellow nurses Sylvia, Freda and Veronica. Kathy’s known for not being short of a word or two. So nobody’s more surprised than her when she finds herself tongue-tied around Freda’s handsome brother, James – who’s home from war with an unexplained injury.   My Thoughts   The story of the Home Front Nurses continues into 1943 and Freda's ambition to nurse abroad gets ever closer. Her brother ,James, returns from the war having had a traumatic experi...
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Christmas at Snowflake Lodge by CP Ward #Review #DelightfulChristmasBook5

 

Festive reading continues today with the fifth in the Delightful Christmas series by CP Ward, Christmas at Snowflake Lodge.


Plumber Jessica Lemond is determined not to follow in her parents footsteps by living off her famous grandfather's fortune. However, when the old timer himself elopes to Scotland with suspicions over the recent death of his much younger third wife hanging over his head and a private detective on his tail, it is left to Jessica to follow and clear up the mess. Happy to escape from her nightmarish lodger Doreen, she heads to the remote Snowflake Lodge with her young trainee Kirsten in tow.

 

However, Snowflake Lodge - with its oddball staff and very dodgy plumbing - is not how it appears in the brochure. Among the beautiful Scottish scenery, and with more hot chocolate and mince pies than she can possibly handle, can Jessica find something she didn't even know she was looking for?

My Thoughts

The humour in this festive novel is the first thing that strikes you as you read it. It is absolutely the life blood of the story. All the members of Jessica's family are larger than life and her disastrous lodger's behaviour leaves me open mouthed. When Jessica arrives at Snowflake Lodge, there is a varied cast of characters who continue the humour. It certainly feels like its own little world, far away from civilisation.

    Jessica is an interesting central character. As you learn about her background, you come to understand her behaviour and see her vulnerabilities. There is a slow burn romance in the background which adds charm to this gentle, festive tale. If you are looking for festive touches, you will find many at this place which seems dedicated to the season. With snow, Santa hats, reindeer and hot chocolate, it captures the flavour of the time. There is a twist at the end which I did not see coming but which shows you all Jessica's good qualities.

In short: Family values, humour and festive touches

About the Author


CP Ward is an author from the UK who currently lives and works in Japan. For more information, please visit www.amillionmilesfromanywhere.net/cp-ward.html 

 You can follow the author here: Facebook 

Book link:  Amazon UK

 

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

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