Helen J Rolfe's A Winter Wedding at Mistletoe Gate was published in paperback on 26th November and the Kindle version is released today. This is the fourth in her Heritage Cove series and is a festive offering- just right for this time of year.
It's almost Christmas in Heritage Cove - the village tree is
all lit-up, the bakery is full of festive treats, the tea rooms and waffle
shack are welcoming locals inside out of the cold, and for some of the
residents of the Cove, snow might not be the only thing they're wishing for
this year...
Tilly is overjoyed when an estranged relative comes to Heritage
Cove wanting to make amends. But as she lets him in to her life and Tilly’s
Bits ‘n’ Pieces - the shop she owns and loves - her friends aren’t so sure
whether everything is quite as it seems.
Benjamin’s parents run Mistletoe Gate Farm, selling Christmas
trees, wreaths and mistletoe. Benjamin has always thought his family was as
firmly rooted in the ground as the rows of Norway Spruce and Fraser Firs. But
when he finds a letter that rocks his world he realises he may not be able to
do anything to prevent the changes coming their way.
Benjamin and Tilly have been falling for one another since
the summer but will family complications put an abrupt stop to what is looking
like a burgeoning romance?
With festive cheer weaving its way through the Cove as two
local favourites plan their wedding, there’s more than one relationship that
could receive a little Christmas magic…
My Thoughts
I thoroughly enjoyed the first in the Heritage Cove series, Coming Home to Heritage Cove, and although A Winter Wedding at Mistletoe Gate can be read as a standalone, it certainly helped me to sort out why Barney was such an important part of Melissa and Harvey's lives. It also helped me to understand why the loss of the barn as a wedding venue was such a blow. This is Tilly and Benjamin's story and it is very much a 'will they, won't they?' theme with lots of missed opportunities. Friendship and family are important, of course, although Benjamin's close family life seems under strain.
Wedding preparations are very much part of the story, with a huge dose of romance to go with them. There are so many lovely festive touches which make it a great seasonal read. Tilly's family seems quite complicated and there is a mystery around some family members which has to be deciphered. If you are looking for a warm, heart-warming read this Christmas, look no further.
In short: festive romance
About the Author
Helen J Rolfe writes contemporary women's fiction and enjoys
weaving stories about family, friendship, secrets, and community. Characters
often face challenges and must fight to overcome them, but above all, Helen's
stories always have a happy ending.
Location is a big part of the adventure in Helen's books and
she enjoys setting stories in different cities and countries around the world.
So far, locations have included Melbourne, Sydney, New York, Connecticut, Bath
and the Cotswolds.
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