We are returning to France for another great summer read by Gillian Harvey . The Village Cafe in the Loire was published by Boldwood on July 12th. High-flyer Becky Thorne cannot believe what she’s being told. She doesn’t need to be signed off for burnout! Life has been a bit chaotic lately, that’s all. As if dealing with her enviable job and permanent meddling from her mother aren’t enough, she’s also inherited a café in the Loire from an estranged great-aunt, complete with sitting tenant who refuses to budge. But nobody stands in Becky’s way! Ignoring her best friend Amber’s advice, she decides to storm over to France and sort the tenant out. Then she can finally get the café sold and jump back on the career ladder. What she doesn’t count on is the tenant being Pascale, who is six feet of tall, dark, handsome and extremely grumpy about her plans for change. Not to mention the village and the secrets it holds about her past. Becky’s path to succes...
The Wedding of the Year by Jill Mansell #Review
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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