Return to Cornwall Books 1-6 by Laura Briggs #Extract #Giveaway #Anthology

 

I am thrilled to welcome Laura Briggs to the blog today to celebrate an anthology of Books 1-6 in her wonderful series, Return to Cornwall. I have an extract from Book 2 to whet your appetitie and a worldwide giveaway to enter. Details on how to do so are at the foot of this post.

The first six books in the heartfelt UK series are now available in one collection!

From a runaway bride to a reality baking show competition, to rumors of a haunted wood and, of course, a Christmas of the cosiest kind, there’s never a dull moment for event planner Julianne in the quirky village she calls home.

This book bundle contains Wedding Vows and Cornish Ribbons, Cornish Sweets and Wedding Treats, Spring Roses Under Topaz Skies, Cornish Gold at Summer's End, Walnut Mince Pies at the Frost Fete, Secrets and Sunsets at Azure Bay.

Laura:

Thanks so much to Pam, for letting me share about my new Cornish romance anthology with everybody at Books, Life and Everything. It features the first six books in my new series about event planner Julianne and the exciting events she helps to organize in the charming seaside village she’s come to think of as home. The short excerpt below is from the second book in the series, Cornish Sweets and Wedding Treats, and finds Julianne’s old friend Dinah about to compete in a reality show baking competition.

 

 Extract

 

    The barn was ready to go, because today was its first take — intro day for the contestants, when the first challenge would be announced. The crew would be shooting some 'filler' footage and interview segments, which meant Kitty and I needed to be sure the decor looked perfect.

    "There's Dinah," said Kitty. "She looks a bit nervous to me." Dinah's expression was that of grim determination — I remembered her nerves had been horrible during the first one. She clutched a basket of baking supplies which she set on the counter with her name on its little sign. Grim determination in her jaw.

    She saw us across the room and gave a little friendly wave, forcing a smile. We smiled and waved back, but that didn't seem to help this burst of resolve, because Dinah's hands were shaking as she lifted out a jar of nuts and some chocolate bars.

    Other contestants were coming in with their own baskets of ingredients. I slipped off my tool belt and joined Dinah as she unpacked. "Just relax," I said. "We all know you're going to do great."

    "I don't know why I'm this jittery," she said, fumbling with a package of dried strawberries. "It's just a practice round today, and not the real thing. Besides which, I've won this contest in the past, and came in a respectable third last competition. Nothing to be nervous about, win or lose it's all very well, I tell myself, though my nerves seem to think I'm testifying before the Crown." She rummaged for a mixing bowl from the set nested on the shelf by her oven.

About the Author

Laura Briggs is the author of several feel-good romance reads, including the Top 100 Amazon UK seller 'A Wedding in Cornwall'. She has a fondness for vintage style dresses (especially ones with polka dots), and reads everything from Jane Austen to modern day mysteries. When she's not writing, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, caring for her pets, gardening, and seeing the occasional movie or play.

You can read my reviews of some of the series here:  Return to Cornwall.  Cornish Gold at Summer's End Book4 

You can follow Laura here: Facebook   |  Twitter 

Book links Amazon UK

Thanks to Laura Briggs and Rachel of Rachel's Random Resources 
for a copy of the book and a place on the event. 

Giveaway (Worldwide) 

 

 

Win either an e-copy of Return to Cornwall: Books 1-6 or A Novelty Scarf (Open INT) To enter, follow the link below and good luck!

Prize Winner #1: An eBook copy of the box set Return to Cornwall: Books 1-6.

Prize Winner #2: A novelty scarf featuring cover art from my Cornish romance books.

*Terms and Conditions –Worldwide entries welcome.  Please enter using the Rafflecopter box below.  The winner will be selected at random via Rafflecopter from all valid entries and will be notified by Twitter and/or email. If no response is received within 7 days then Rachel’s Random Resources reserves the right to select an alternative winner. Open to all entrants aged 18 or over.  Any personal data given as part of the competition entry is used for this purpose only and will not be shared with third parties, with the exception of the winners’ information. This will passed to the giveaway organiser and used only for fulfilment of the prize, after which time Rachel’s Random Resources will delete the data.  I am not responsible for despatch or delivery of the prize.