Sunshine and Secrets at Blackberry Beach is a brand new story by Holly Martin.
Welcome
to Apple Hill Bay, where the emerald sea sparkles, golden sands glitter
and sunshine and romance sizzle. From the bestselling author of The Christmas Tree Cottage comes this summer’s hottest love story.
From
the moment Fern Lucas arrived at its stunning shores, she knew Apple
Hill Bay would forever be the place she calls home. Living in her little
beach hut with her beloved dog Bones, and her artist business on the
verge of taking off, life couldn’t be more perfect. Or so Fern thinks…
When
a competition for a mural commission at Blackberry Beach pits her
against the gorgeous Fletcher Harrison, sparks fly instantly. Within
days their electric chemistry has them tumbling deep into love. Within
weeks they can’t imagine a future without each other.
But
Fletcher has a secret, a past he can’t escape, a past that he believes
means he can’t give Fern the life they’ve dreamed of. And that past is
about to catch up with him…
Get
ready to fall head over heels this summer with this scorching romance,
guaranteed to set hearts on fire. Perfect for fans of Jo Thomas, Sue
Moorcroft and Phillipa Ashley..
My Thoughts
What a great
setting for this new story. Set on the coast at Apple Hill Bay, it has a real
summery read feel and Fern and Fletcher have a great chemistry from the start.
Fern’s background has been troubled but the family she now has offer her warmth
and security which she lacked when she was younger. Her two foster brothers are
fiercely protective of her and you can see that Fern has great potential for
her future.
Fletcher obviously has a secret in his past
which, at times, gets between him and Fern. Nevertheless, you can sense that he
is a generous and kind man. Afraid that he cannot give Fern what she most
wants, he has deep seated issues to work though. There is a lovely feeling of
helping others and giving fresh starts to people which add to the positive tone
of the story. The first in a new series, I am looking forward to the next
instalment.
About the Author
Holly lives in a little white cottage by the sea. She
studied media at university which led to a very glitzy career as a hotel
receptionist followed by a even more glamorous two years working in a bank. The
moment that one of her colleagues received the much coveted carriage clock for
fifteen years’ service was the moment when she knew she had to escape. She quit
her job and returned to university to train to be a teacher. Three years later,
she emerged wide eyed and terrified that she now had responsibility for the
development of thirty young minds. She taught for four years and then escaped
the classroom to teach history workshops, dressing up as a Viking one day and
an Egyptian High Priestess the next. But the long journeys around the UK and
many hours sat on the M25 gave her a lot of time to plan out her stories and
she now writes full time, doing what she loves.
Holly has been writing for 8 years. She was shortlisted for
the New Talent Award at the Festival of Romance. Her short story won the
Sunlounger competition and was published in the Sunlounger anthology. She won
the Carina Valentine’s competition at the Festival of Romance 2013 with her
novel The Guestbook. She was shortlisted for Best Romantic Read, Best eBook and
Innovation in Romantic Fiction at the Festival of Romance 2014. She is the
bestselling author of 18 books.
Thanks to Holly Martin for a copy of the book and a place on the tour.
Check out the rest of the tour!
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