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The Widow's Vow by Rachel Brimble #Review #PublicationDay

  Today's historical fiction takes us to Victorian England and Bath. Published by Boldwood  today on December 16th, A Widow's Vow is the first in the Ladies of Carson Street saga series by Rachel Brimble.   From grieving widow... 1851. After her merchant husband saved her from a life of prostitution, Louisa Hill was briefly happy as a housewife in Bristol. But then a constable arrives at her door. Her husband has been found hanged in a Bath hotel room, a note and a key to a property in Bath the only things she has left of him. And now the debt collectors will come calling. To a new life as a madam. Forced to leave everything she knows behind, Louisa finds more painful betrayals waiting for her in the house in Bath. Left with no means of income, Louisa knows she has nothing to turn to but her old way of life. But this time, she'll do it on her own terms – by turning her home into a brothel for upper class gentleman. And she's determined to spare the girls she sa...
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Coming Home to the Highlands by Lisa Hobman #Review

Here is another delightful novel by Lisa Hobman. Coming Home to the Highlands was published by Boldwood Books on April 4th.
 

Sometimes life is full of surprises, especially when you least expect them…

Born into the Scottish Clan MacBain and the 17th century ancestral home, Drumblair Castle, Liv MacBain has always dreamed of leaving the ancient homestead and becoming her own person in the world of fashion.

From a young age, she worshipped the trailblazing designs of the haute couture glitterati, hoping one day to join them.

With older brother Kerr, the rightful heir, Liv has been free to spread her wings.

Fast forward. Liv, is now 28 years old, working at a high-end fashion house and living her dream life in New York. She’s never been happier.

Until everything changes with one devastating phone call from her brother, Kerr, that brings her rushing back to Scotland.

Old friends and adversaries resurface and Liv faces a difficult decision that could mean her dream future can no longer be a reality.

Or can you have your castle and your career?


 My Thoughts

It is wonderful to return to the Highlands for a feelgood story with a fabulous setting and some interesting characters. Liv faces a life changing situation which brings her back to her roots. The family dynamics are not straightforward but her concern for the locals and the desire not to let people down come to the fore. 

    I enjoyed the slow burn romance. Beneath the surface, you realise that there are some serious problems which must be addressed. Liv is such a likeable character that you are always rooting for her to succeed. Not all the people in the story are easy to like however. Liv hates pretension and lording it over others unlike some in her family. Life in New York is a great contrast to the ways of her homeland and shows us a different side to her character. What does come over loud and clear is the respect that people have for her talent and her character.

In short: a warm and welcoming read





About the Author

 

 

Lisa Hobman has written many brilliantly reviewed women’s fiction titles – the first of which was shortlisted by the RNA for their debut novel award. In 2012 Lisa relocated her family from Yorkshire to a village in Scotland and this beautiful backdrop now inspires her uplifting and romantic stories.

 

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Book links: Amazon UK

 

Thanks to Lisa Hobman, 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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