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Sunny Sundays at Primrose Hall by Jill Steeples #Review

  I am delighted to be on the tour to celebrate a return to Primrose Hall. Sunny Sundays at Primrose Hall by Jill Steeple was published by Boldwood Books on April 15th.   Primrose Hall is more than Jackson Moody and his fiancée Pia’s home – it’s the heart of the community. The Sunday craft fairs in the renovated stables are a popular draw for the locals and tourists alike, enticed by the beautiful surroundings of Primrose Woods as well as the irresistible goodies on display. But for Sophie Wright they’re a chance to forge a new life and a new business. After leaving behind a turbulent relationship, Sophie is starting again – and romance is the last thing on her mind. Drop dead gorgeous Tom Moody, Lord of the Manor Jackson’s newly-discovered older brother, is loving being a member of the Primrose Hall community. Content to muck in where he can be helpful, he’s just happy to be part of the family. But when tragedy strikes, Pia needs Tom more than he ever expected. And when Tom ne

The Personal Shopper by Carmen Reid #Review

 

Here is another great romcom, published by Boldwood Books on February 24th. Carmen Reid's The Personal Shopper is a bright and cheerful read.

There's just one accessory Annie Valentine can't find...the perfect man!

Meet Annie Valentine: stylish, savvy, multi-tasker extraordinaire. As a personal shopper in a swanky London store, Annie can be relied on to solve everyone's problems . . . except her own.

Because as a busy single mum to two kids, Annie’s realised there’s a gap in her life as well as her wardrobe. But with her heart still hurting from losing the love of her life, Annie’s discovered that finding the perfect partner is turning out to be so much trickier than finding the perfect pair of shoes!

Can she source a genuine classic? A lifelong investment? Or will Annie realise that her perfect man is already sitting on the front row of her life…


 My Thoughts

This is the first in a series of novels about Annie Valentine which Boldwood has re-released. I haven't read any of the series but found the book to be a bright and humorous read with a sparky central character and plenty of amusing secondary ones. In The Personal Shopper, you find Annie as a resourceful and determined woman who is striving to do her best for her family. Working in an exclusive store by day, she gets to dress and sell designer clothes to a wide range of the rich and famous. With each she manages to find out what makes them tick and alters her approach. It is not surprising that she is the top seller.

    Not afraid to admit when she has made a mistake, Annie is a resourceful and amusing central character. In her personal life, she finds herself in some hilarious situations and her two children add to the chaos she feels she is surrounded by at times. Ger quest for a partner adds to the humour but always in a gentle, harmless way. If you are looking for an amusing read with some finely observed social situations, you will love this.

In short: Feisty central character and plenty of humour.

About the Author


Carmen Reid is the bestselling author of numerous woman's fiction titles including the Personal Shopper series starring Annie Valentine. After taking a break from writing she is back, introducing her hallmark feisty women characters to a new generation of readers. She lives in Glasgow with her husband and children.

You can follow Carmen here: Facebook   |  Twitter    |   Instagram |   Bookbub profile

Book link: Amazon UK

Thanks to Carmen Reid, Boldwood Books and Rachel of Rachel's Random Resources for a copy of the book and a place on the tour.

 

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