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Floating Solo by Shelley Wilson #Review

  Fancy taking a leisurely boat ride along a beautiful Warwickshire canal? Floating Solo by Shelley Wilson was published by Hillfield Publishing on November 5th. Are you single? Have you lost your confidence when it comes to travelling? Would you welcome a few weeks away to find that missing spark? Climb aboard the Creaky Cauldron for an adventure like no other! Budding entrepreneur Kat Sinclair wants to grow her quirky solo narrowboat holiday enterprise but faces rejection at every turn. Until a Hollywood film crew gets in touch with the potential to change her business, dreams, and love life forever. 'Enemies to lovers' 'Small town romance'   My Thoughts   You can't help but fall under the spell of life on the canals when you read this story. Kat has big dreams for her business but seems to lack confidence to put it into action. Her Floating Solo holidays are very successful for her clients and many use the experience to sort out their thoughts and plan their ...

We'll Always Have Venice by Leonie Mack #Review

 

 Having loved Italy Ever After by Leonie Mack, I am delighted to feature her latest romance, We'll Always Have Venice which was published by Boldwood Books on 28th April. 

                   
Who can resist the romance of Veniceā€¦

When Norah arrives in Venice for a ten-week internship she is surprised to discover that her guide for her work trips around the lagoon is the undeniably gorgeous and kind Gianluca. She canā€™t help thinking he might be too good to be true, with his endless fascinating local stories, and his infectious laugh.

Norah is still bitter after an accident left her with a serious injury and also meant the end of her long-term relationship. And besides, she's serious about her career and that means leaving Venice at the end of the summer.

Gianluca has had a summer fling before that led to heartache for him and he won't do it again. He enjoys the long hours out on the lagoon with Norah, but after a storm strands them on a picture-perfect island for a night, they agree they should just be good friends for the summer.

But life doesn't always go to plan, and when it's time for Norah to go, they have to decide whether what they have between them is really just a friendship, and not something moreā€¦


 

My Thoughts

This was a real escapist read with all the romance you would expect from a novel set in Venice. Having followed Didi and Piero's story in A Match Made in Venice, I was delighted to realise that now we were going to follow her sister, Norah, as she visited the city herself. Norah is recovering from a traumatic accident but she has tried to set her sights on her future and to re-group her science career. Driven by the will to succeed in her career, she is loath to get involved again as she fears being let down. Enter, Gianluca, who is also wary of relationships and who has a complicated family background which he is still coming to terms with. However, you soon discover that the chemistry between them is undeniable.

    The glorious setting dominates the story and offers a level of escapism. With some lively characters and plot. you are willing Norah and Gianluca to find their way through their reservations. Forgiveness and moving on are important themes behind the story and there are some interesting family dynamics to be worked through. What a shame there doesn't seem to be a third sister for a sequel- or maybe a cousin? 

In short: Can Norah have it all?

About the Author


Leonie Mack is an author of romantic comedies with great international locations. Having lived in London for many years her home is now in Germany with her husband and three children. Leonie loves train travel, medieval towns, hiking and happy endings!

 

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Book link: Amazon UK


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

Check out the rest of the tour!


 

 

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