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Best Mistake Ever by Christy McKellen

  This is a new to me author but I am delighted to feature on the celebrations for the latest novel by Christy McKellen , Best Mistake Ever . It was published by Boldwood on 16th January. Some mistakes are worth making Beatrice Donovan would do anything for her identical twin sister. Including stepping into her hotel management job temporarily and pretending to be her - she’s desperate. What could go wrong? A lot apparently! Because her sister Delilah has hugely understated her role – the hotel is at risk of closure and she’s promised she can turn it around. Now Bea has to find a way to fly under the radar, get the job done before anyone notices their switch up. Sounds easy, all Bea has to do is avoid her temporary new boss Jonah. However, that’s a lot harder than she thought. Not only does he have impossibly high standards, he’s also out of this world gorgeous, an ex-rockstar with a chip on his shoulder and he's watching her like a hawk! So Bea uses her charm to keep him fo...
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Rome for the Summer by Lynne Shelby #Review

 


  Having enjoyed Lynne Shelby's The Summer of Taking Chances, I am delighted to be joining the blogtour for her new summer read, Rome for the Summer. It will be published on June 23rd by Headline Accent.

Kate Harper has always loved the painting that has hung in her parents' dining room for years, never suspecting that it is worth a fortune. When her art dealer boyfriend cheats her family out of the proceeds of the painting's sale, she is left devastated and alone.

Kate discovers that two hundred years ago, the girl in the painting, Charlotte Browne, ran off to Rome with the artist who painted her portrait, but her eventual fate is unknown.

Hoping to uncover the mystery of what happened to Charlotte, Kate seizes the chance of a summer job in Rome, where she strikes up a friendship with artist Jamie Taylor. As they explore the city and start to piece together the surprising secrets of Charlotte's life, Kate finds herself wondering if a summer in Rome can mend a broken heart...

My Thoughts

Set in the heast of an Italian Summer in Rome, this is a slow burn romance with a mystery thrown in! Kate has escaped to a summer job in Rome after her deceitful boyfriend cheated her family. Art is at the centre of her life and she sets out to rebuild her confidence and to try to unravel the story behind her parents' painting which is linked to her new place of work, The English House.

    If you love Rome, you will recognise many of the landmarks which Kate visits during her time in Rome. I am sure much research has been made into the layout of the city and all it has to offer. Kate is a likeable central character, as are most of the people you meet in the story, ( ex-boyfriend excepted!). It is a lovely summer holiday read which will take you away to the Italian sunlight and entertain.

In short: Escape to Rome for a little romance

About the Author


Lynne Shelby writes contemporary women's fiction and romance. Her debut novel, French Kissing (re-released in e-book as Meet Me In Paris) won the Accent Press and Woman magazine Writing Competition, and her fifth novel, Love On Location, was shortlisted for a Romantic Novelists’ Association Award – the Jane Wenham-Jones Award for Romantic Comedy. When not writing or reading, Lynne can usually be found at the theatre or exploring a foreign city with her writer's notebook, camera and sketchbook in hand. She lives in London with her husband and has three adult children who live nearby.

 

You can follow Lynne here: Facebook   |  Twitter   |  Instagram 
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Book links: Amazon UK   |  Amazon US  
 
Thanks to Lynne Shelby, the publishers and Rachel of Rachel's Random Resources for a copy of the book and a place on the tour.

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