Heartcross Castle by Christie Barlow #Review

 

 I am delighted to be on the tour to celebrate the latest in Christie Barlow's  Love Heart Lane series, Heartcross Castle. It can be read as a standalone. You can read my review of more in the series here: Love Heart Lane, Foxglove Farm, Clover Cottage, Starcross Manor,  Primrose Park,  The Lake House

 

Love Heart Lane – where friends are there for you no matter what

A second chance…

When her grandfather Marley passes away Grace Power discovers she’s been left the beautiful but crumbling estate of Heartcross Castle. As a single mum of three, Grace has no idea what she’s going to do with it – but who can say no to a roof over their kids’ heads and a chance to get away from past hurts?

And a forever home

Heartcross Castle is full of secrets – especially a lost security deposit box that holds the truth to everything… But when celebrity chef Andrew Glossop sets his eyes on the castle and, to make matters worse, mistakes Grace as the new housekeeper, Grace tells him there is absolutely NO CHANCE he is getting his hands on her home.

Devastated to have got it so wrong, Andrew will do anything to make it up to her – but is she willing to listen?

 My Thoughts

This is a series which is showing no signs of getting stale. It retains all the warmth and sense of community of its predecessors, whilst at the same time, introducing new characters and fresh locations. Each one of the series has its own particular flavour and this one is no exception. The romance of the setting, depicting the stunning castle nestled on the hillside, captures the tone of the series so well.

    Grace's story shows her to be a down to earth and kind character whose impetuousness in her youth has led to her time away from Heartcross. I enjoyed the humour which comes from her three sons and their escapades and their impact on the celebrity chef, Andrew, who is Grace's unexpected tenant. The community as ever comes to the fore and shows what makes it a place you would love to visit. Close friendship and family ties bind the story together.

In short: A warm, endearing tale with characters you would love to meet.

About the Author

Christie Barlow is the number one international bestselling author of fifteen romantic comedies including the iconic Love Heart Lane Series, A Home at Honeysuckle Farm and Kitty's Countryside Dream. She lives in a ramshackle cottage in a quaint village in the heart of Staffordshire with her four children and two dogs.

Her writing career has come as a lovely surprise when Christie decided to write a book to teach her children a valuable life lesson and show them that they are capable of achieving their dreams. Christie’s dream was to become a writer and the book she wrote to prove a point went on to become a #1 international bestseller in the UK, USA, Canada and Australia.

When Christie isn’t writing she co-presents The Book Show on Radio Northwich, enjoys playing the piano, is a keen gardener and loves to paint and upcycle furniture.

Christie is an ambassador for the @ZuriProject alongside Patron of the charity, Emmerdale’s Bhasker Patel. They raise money and awareness for communities in Uganda.

Christie loves to hear from her readers and you can get in touch via Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

You can follow Christie here: Website   |  Twitter   |   Facebook

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Book links: Amazon UK   |  Amazon US  

 

Thanks to Christe Barlow, One More Chapter and Rachel of Rachel's Random Resources for a copy of the book and a place on the tour.

 

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