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Coming Home to Maple Lodge by Alison Sherlock #Review

  I am delighted to feature the first in Alison Sherlock's new series set in the Corswolds. Coming Home to Maple Tree Lodge was published by Boldwood Books on June 20th. A family and hotel in desperate need of help… Maple Tree Lodge has been the home of the Jackson family for over a century. But the hotel has never been a success and, following the sudden loss of his father, architect Ben Jackson soon discovers the hotel is close to financial ruin. Ben has to make some tough decisions if the hotel is to survive and his family are to keep a roof over their heads. With the hotel in urgent need of a renovation, Ben’s sister calls on the talents of her best friend, interior designer Lily Watson. Cash strapped Lily needs a successful project to prove to herself and her high-achieving parents that she can carve a successful career and Maple Tree Lodge sounds like just the place for Lily to showcase her talents. However, Lily’s vision for a cosy, country Cotswolds hotel is the com...
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Srage Kisses on Halfpenny Lane by Clodagh Murphy #Review

 

I am delighted to feature the second in the Halfpenny Lane series by Clodagh Murphy, Stage Kisses on Halfpenny Lane which was published by Balally Books on May 25th. 

 
Two old flames. One small stage. Trouble is just waiting in the wings …

Mimi and her sisters are still struggling to keep their beloved Halfpenny Lane Theatre afloat.

So when Hollywood heartthrob Rocco Agnew wants a part in their upcoming production of Private Lives it promises to be a lifesaver. Rocco sets hearts racing and ticket sales soaring wherever he goes.

The only problem: Rocco is Mimi’s ex – the one who broke her heart – and she’s slated to play opposite him in a role that will bring them far too close for comfort.

They can’t turn down Rocco. Mimi doesn’t want to bow out. Will the little theatre be big enough for both of them?

This is the second book in the Halfpenny Lane series, but it is a complete story and can be enjoyed as a standalone.


 My Thoughts

The three sisters return for the second in the series and with Aoife now settled with Jonathan, the focus moves to Mimi who is  about to star in the Halfpenny Lane Theatre's next big production. The irony of the play cannot be missed with its emphasis on meeting up again with an old love which mirrors Mimi's situation with Rocco. Still devastated after he left her to go to Hollywood, her feelings are raw and confused when he returns to star opposite her. Once again, you get to see the closeness between the sisters as they close ranks and the warmth of the theatre company and the locals.

    Set in Dublin, you get a feel for the city. There is plenty of gentle humour in the dramatics and certain characters and even as Mimi despairs of her situation with Rocco, she always tries to be positive and to count her blessings. She is certainly no doormat and the needs of the theatre come first. With some clues as to what might happen in the next instalment of the sisters' lives, this is a lovely series and although it ca be read as a standalone, reading the first in the series will add to the enjoyment.

In short: second chances

 

About the Author

Clodagh (rhymes with Yoda) is an Irish author of funny, feel-good romantic comedies. She lives in Dublin and writes in a cabin in the garden. Her latest release is the second book in a series of standalones set in the world of theatre. For more information about her books or to sign up to her newsletter, visit her website at https://clodaghmurphy.com/

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Thanks to Clodagh Murphy, Balally Books and Rachel of  Rachel's Random Resources for a copy of the book and a place on the tour 


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