Today we are returning to Studland Bay for a really heartwarming story by Della Galton. Confetti over Bluebell Cliff is published today, March 2nd, by Boldwood Books.
Art dealer Ruby Lambert is on a mission to lose her baby
weight ahead of her sister’s Olivia’s wedding in 6 months’ time. To add fuel
the fire, Ruby has also been ‘honoured’ with the unenviable task of being Head
Bridesmaid. So determined not to let Olivia down, she signs up to a swanky new
diet & fitness club, The Bluebell Booty Busters.
Uncertain of what to expect Ruby meets Harry Small, a
wealthy local businessman who ‘joins’ Booty Busters, after pressure from his
wife, who’s worried about his health and growing waistline.
Ruby and Harry soon team up as diet buddies, supporting each
other through their dieting crisis’s. But something seems amiss at Booty
Busters when they both discover that if it looks too good to be true; it
probably is….
Will Ruby and Harry ever reach their targets?
And will Ruby do her sister proud and be the Belle of the
Ball?
My Thoughts
It is great to return to the Bluebell Cliff Hotel and to catch up with all the individuals who work there. It is a real escapist location and much of the humour comes from the characters there, especially Head Chef, Mr B. Ruby is centre stage in this instalment in the series as she prepares for her sister, Olivia's, wedding. I found that Ruby and Harry's story took time to get established due to a lot of scene setting around their Bluebell Booty Boosters Slimming Club. However, once I got into it, I enjoyed the fact that theirs was a slow burn friendship.
Ruby is an interesting character, with insecurities around her personal life. Family seems to be paramount to her and she is surprised at the depth of her feelings about motherhood. Capable in her private life, she realises however that it is very hard to manage all aspects of her past life with her new responsibilities. Ruby has a close relationship with her sister and you see her kindness and generosity through their conversations around fertility. Although you can read this as a standalone, it is really worth reading as part of the series.
In short: Some relationships fail and others bloom...
About the Author
Della Galton is the author of 15 books, including Ice and a
Slice. She writes short stories, teaches writing groups and is Agony Aunt for
Writers Forum Magazine. She lives in Dorset. Della's new fiction series
launched with Sunshine Over Bluebell Cliff in May 2020.
Find out more about Della Galton, her books, speaking engagements & workshops, on her website, www.dellagalton.co.uk .
Thanks to Della Galton, Boldwood Books and Rachel of Rachel's Random Resources for a copy of the book and a place on the tour.
Look out for the rest of the tour!
Thank you so much, as always. I love that you are part of my blog tour. :) xx
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Pamela, as always. I love that you are part of my blog tour. (I may have posted this already, but not sure so better twice than none) xxxx
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