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The Forever Cottage by Jill Steeples #Review

  Having enjoyed Jill Steeples' Primrose Wood series, I am delighted to feature the first in her latest series set in the Cotswolds, The Forever Cottage . It was published by Boldwood Books on June 19th.   It's never too late to change your story... Tess Alexander lives an enviable life with her husband Charles, at Hollyhocks Cottage in the idyllic Cotswold village of Lower Leaping. Dreaming of their early retirement, Tess’s plans are dashed when Charles shares some devastating news and suddenly she’s left alone with only Barney, her adorable Beagle dog, for company. Facing an uncertain future, Tess tries to reconnect with her old self. She begins to transform the neglected garden office into a beautiful retreat, the perfect spot for her to indulge in her long-forgotten creative passions. However, a chance encounter with charming but down on his luck, Rob Templeton, soon puts pay to her plans, when she offers him the place to stay instead, sensing a kindred spirit. ...

The Wedding of the Year by Jill Mansell #Review

 

I am thrilled to be on the tour to celebrate another story by Jill Mansell, The Wedding of the Year was published by Headline Review on January 18th.  

Love, friendship and secrets revealed as the sun beats down on dazzling blue Cornish seas

It's set to be a perfect day - until the chauffeur is asked to keep driving the bride around the church. This wedding definitely isn't going as planned.

Lottie is a guest at the wedding when she sees Max. No kiss has ever matched the last one they shared fifteen years ago. They were on the brink of a beautiful love story, until a shocking event tore them apart. Now here he is, still ridiculously good-looking, teasing Lottie in the old way - and that overwhelming electric attraction is back. But Max is way out of bounds.

Freya owes Cameron everything. But she doesn't love him. Which is a shame, because they're about to be married.

Ruby has been the perfect wife. When she discovers the truth about her husband, her response is reckless and delicious. But after that, nothing will ever be the same again.

My Thoughts

 This is a delightful read which follows several stroy threads, with love, marriage and weddings being a common theme as we follow the lives of Lottie, Freya, Iris and Ruby. They are at different stages in their lives and working through their own challenges, all related to past or present relationships. Some of them realise that their hopes for the future have changed. Others are in for a few surprises and find their lives turned upside down. Each woman emerges as a well drawn character who are warm and relatable. Friendships are very important as each needs support in one form or another.

    In addition to four amazing female characters, we have some intriguing men, with witty dialogue and some humour. This is well up to the standard we have come to expect from Jill Mansell, If you enjoy a story full of warmth, with likeable characters and some humorous moments, you will love this romance.

In short: characters you will warm to

About the Author

Jill Mansell has been writing Sunday Times bestsellers for over twenty years, her most recent novel was Promise Me. Her hobbies include exploring the Cotswolds and the south west of England, scouting for locations for future books, and discovering brilliant new restaurants along the way. She lives in Bristol with her family.

 

You can follow Jill here: Facebook  |  Website   |  Twitter

Book link: Amazon UK 

Thanks to Jill Mansell, Headline Review and Anne Cater of Random Things Tours for a copy of the book and a place on the tour. 

 

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