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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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The Woman Who Ran for the Hills by Carmen Reid #Review

 

Here is another great romcom, published today by Boldwood Books on July 18th. Carmen Reid's The Woman Who Ran For The Hills is an entertaining read. 

 
Jennifer McAndrew thinks she’s living her best life in London – wonderful man, great job, happily child-free. Except the ‘wonderful man’ turns out to have a secret that ruins everything...

Shocked and devastated, Jen doesn’t know what to do. So, she packs her bags and runs for the hills – away from her problems, all the way to her childhood home in Scotland and the safety of her dad.

But her dad is a changed man. Busy with his girlfriend, golf and G&Ts, he doesn’t have time for Jen’s worries. And she can’t see her sister, Isla, who she fell out with years ago.

So, Jen rekindles friendships with her old school pals, Alison and Rory. They’re juggling work and young families, but still find time to take her out and set her up with some terrible dates.

The more time she spends with Rory and his daughters, the more Jen thinks there could be something big missing from her life. But could she ever go back to small town life? And can she forgive what happened in the past? Should a good friend become something more?

The biggest question for Jen is – will she try to solve her problems, or will she cut and run for the hills again?

Another brilliant laugh out loud emotional read, perfect for fans of Fiona Gibson, Tracy Bloom and Sophie Ranald!


 My Thoughts

I found this to be a thoroughly entertaining read, with some interesting characters and a lovely setting up in St Andrews, in the north of Scotland. You got a real feel for the place and I could unf=derstand whi so many of Jennifer's friends had decided to settle there. Jennifer's relationship with her sister has been a complicated one and she finds that now is the time to work through some issues she has carried with her for years.

    Family and friendship are central themes and you realise how Jennifer has cut herself off from both when she moved to London. Rory's family are very entertaining and bring out different aspects of Jennifer's character. There were some hilarious moments in Jennifer's dates which Rory arranges for her and some real laugh out loud moments. This is a well paced story which takes you along for an enjoyable time.

In short: Starting over

About the Author
 

Carmen Reid is the bestselling author of numerous woman’s fiction titles including the Personal Shopper series starring Annie Valentine. After taking a break from writing she is back, introducing her hallmark feisty women characters to a new generation of readers. She lives in Glasgow with her husband and children.

 

You can follow Carmen here: Facebook   |  Twitter    |   Instagram |   Bookbub profile

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Thanks to Carmen Reid, Boldwood Books and Rachel of Rachel's Random Resources for a copy of the book and a place on the tour.

 

Check out the rest of the tour!


 

 

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