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The Burning Stones by Antti Tuomainen translated by Don Bartlett #Review #Giveaway

I am delighted to be taking part in the celebrations for the paperback launch of   Antti Tuomainen's  The Burning Stones. I am happy to repost my original review for the hardback edition and to offer a great giveaway of a printed copy of The Burning Stones . Details on how to enter are at the foot of this post.   Saunas, love and a ladleful of murder…   A cold-blooded killer strikes at the hottest moment: the new head of a sauna-stove company is murdered … in the sauna. Who has turned up the temperature and burned him to death?   The evidence points in the direction of Anni Korpinen – top salesperson and the victim’s successor at Steam Devil.   And as if hitting middle-age, being in a marriage that has lost its purpose, and struggling with work weren’t enough, Anni realizes that she must be quicker than both the police and the murderer to uncover who is behind it all – before it’s too late…   From the international bestselling auth...

The Farmhouse of Second Chances by Helen Rolfe #Review

 


I am delighted to return to Helen Rolfe for her latest contemporary romance, The Farmhouse of Second Chances  which was published on February 17th by Orion. You can read my reviews of some of her other books here: Christmas Miracles at the Little Log Cabin  |  Christmas at the Little Knitting Box  |  The Little Village Library

 Home is where the heart is…

Joy has made a family for herself. She's turned her beautiful old farmhouse into a safe haven for anyone who is looking for a new beginning. She's always ready with a kind word, a nugget of advice and believes that anyone can change their life for the better, if they really want to.

Libby has exchanged her high-flying job in New York for a break in the quiet Somerset countryside. She's soon drawn into Joy's world and into her family of waifs and strays - including Drew, whom Joy once helped get back on his feet, and now helps out around the house.

So when a secret from Joy's past threatens everything, can the unlikely group come together to give Joy a second chance of her own?

Perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley and Ali McNamara!


 My Thoughts

This is one of those books which I did not want to put down. It is a really lovely uplifting story with a gorgeous setting and an interesting cast of characters who all have their own back story and reason for being gathered there. All about giving those in need a helping hand and a fresh start, Joy keeps on the traditions started by her foster parents when she was in that position. Of course, she has quite a secret to keep to herself about her background which I did not guess. As you discover, one or two other characters have secrets of their own.

    Libby, Joy's niece, comes across as a likeable young woman who is nevertheless, feeling anxious and stressed about her life. She has many of Joy's qualities and has to learn to trust people again. She also does not take the easy route. If you are looking for a warm uplifting tale you can do no better. I would love to know what happens next to this family of friends. 

In short: second chances, love and friendship

About the Author


Helen Rolfe is the author of feel-good fiction. She writes romantic and 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.

You can follow Helen here: Website  |  Facebook  |  Twitter 
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Book links: Amazon UK
 
Thanks to Helen Rolfe, and Anne Cater of Random Things Tours for a copy of the book and a place on the tour. 
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