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Coming Home to Maple Lodge by Alison Sherlock #Review

  I am delighted to feature the first in Alison Sherlock's new series set in the Corswolds. Coming Home to Maple Tree Lodge was published by Boldwood Books on June 20th. A family and hotel in desperate need of help… Maple Tree Lodge has been the home of the Jackson family for over a century. But the hotel has never been a success and, following the sudden loss of his father, architect Ben Jackson soon discovers the hotel is close to financial ruin. Ben has to make some tough decisions if the hotel is to survive and his family are to keep a roof over their heads. With the hotel in urgent need of a renovation, Ben’s sister calls on the talents of her best friend, interior designer Lily Watson. Cash strapped Lily needs a successful project to prove to herself and her high-achieving parents that she can carve a successful career and Maple Tree Lodge sounds like just the place for Lily to showcase her talents. However, Lily’s vision for a cosy, country Cotswolds hotel is the com...
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Summer in San Sebastian by Joy Skye #Review #SublimeRetreatsRomancesBook4 #PublicationDay

 

I am delighted to feature an author who is new to me, Joy Skye. Her latest novel in her Sublime Retreats Romances series, Summer in San Sebastian, is published today.

 
Abigail’s world has disintegrated, leaving her jobless, homeless, and loveless in a remarkably brief space of time.

Where else can she lick her wounds but in Spain with her dippy Aunt May. She pulls on her big girl pants, swears off men and leaps on the opportunity she’s offered in San Sebastian. Determined to get her life back on track and find her place in the world, it finally all seems to be coming together.

Until she meets Gabe. Gorgeous, grumpy, incredibly annoying, and obviously hiding a secret, but she has to battle against the insane attraction she has for him. He’s only there for a week, after all.

When his secret spills out on National TV, can she overcome her past hurts and learn to trust again, risking her new found job and family in the process?


 My Thoughts

This is a truly escapist read which whisks you off to San Sebastian, to all the sun, sea and romance that you'd expect to find here. Abigail certainly goes there to lick her wounds and to try to put her life back together. Her Aunt May is a gorgeous, lively character, full of artistic flair and kindness. She is just what Abigail needs at this stage in her life. Estranged from her father, Abigail has to re-evaluate her feelings towards him and learn to trust again. It seems her relationship with her father has influenced her feelings about men in general.

    Gabe is certainly dynamic but you sense that there is more to him than the polished front he puts on. In some ways, he is ready to also take a fresh look at what he wants for his future. He too has trust issues which he has brought from his childhood. An ideal holiday read, this is a gentle romance which will please those looking for a romantic story.

In short: gentle romance set in the Basque country

About the Author


Joy lives on the seductive island of Corfu with her four dogs and an embarrassing number of cats.

Her many years working in the tourist industry on this sunny isle and her love of all things literary inspired her first novel Corfu Capers which recently hit the #1 spot in Parenting and Family humour much to her delight.

She loves to cook, dance and drink wine, usually at the same time, and is currently working on her next book, due to be released later this year.

She also loves to travel, absolutely anywhere, and is looking forward to jumping on a plane!

You can follow Joy here: Twitter  |  Instagram   |  Facebook

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Book links: Amazon UK  |  Amazon US 

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

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