We are taking a look at this lovely Summer read today, Summer at Croftwood Cinema by Victoria Walker is published today on May 2nd by Ever After Books.
Patsy Clements lives in Croftwood. It’s been her sanctuary
for three years while she rebuilt a life for herself that is safe and happy.
Out of necessity, she has learnt to live without ambitions or dreams, but she
does have her best friend Oliver who means everything to her.
Oliver Jones owns the trendy local coffee shop and
establishes himself as the town entrepreneur when he buys the derelict old
cinema in the park. Bringing it back to life is going to be a challenge and he
wants his best friend Patsy to be his business partner.
After lying low for three years is it a mistake for her to
change the life that has kept her safe or is it time to start living again?
Will stepping into the limelight tempt fate and mean her past catches up with
her and can she survive if it does?
Join Patsy and Oliver in the small town of Croftwood for a
summer where friendships are made, challenges are everywhere and romance
blossoms at the cinema in the park.
My Thoughts
Patsy is someone with a hidden past who is trying to start a new life without looking over her shoulder. She is a true friend to the few she lets into her life, especially Oliver who she is fiercely loyal to. Oliver persuades her to step out of her comfort zone and this is the making of her. As she makes new friends and realised what she is capable of, nevertheless, you wonder when some parts of her hidden past will emerge.
The romance is a slow burn and there are one or two red herrings along the way. As a setting, the cinema has potential for more stories and I do wonder if we will visit it again. With love and friendship growing stronger, you feel that it is an engaging and heartwarming Summer read.
In short: warm characters and romance to savour
About the Author
Victoria Walker has been writing romantic fiction since a
visit to Iceland in 2014 inspired her first novel. As well as writing, she
spends her free time dressmaking, knitting and reading an inordinate amount of
contemporary romance, occasionally punctuated by the odd psychological thriller
and saga.
In the past she has worked as a cinema projectionist, a
knitting and sewing tutor and has owned a yarn store, all things which will no
doubt appear in her books if they haven't already.
Victoria lives in the Malvern Hills with her husband.
You can follow Victoria here: Twitter | Instagram | Website | Facebook
Book links: Amazon UK | Amazon US
Thanks to Victoria Walker, Ever After Books and Rachel of Rachels Random Resources for a copy of the book and a place on the event.
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