We are returning to beautiful Scotland for Margaret Amatt's seventh in her Glenbriar Series, Starting Over at the Crafty Bee Barn. This latest novel was published on 23rd March by Leannan Press.
You can read my review of the first, Stolen Kisses at the Loch View Hotel here and the second, Just Friends at Thistle Lodge here and the third, Pitching up at Heather Glen here, the fourth, Two's Compamy at the Forest Lights Show here, the fifth, Highland Fling on the Whisky Trail here and the sixth Snowdown at the Old Schoolhouse here
Starting Over at the Crafty Bee Barn
Luckless Lilah Clarke needs a big break, but getting caught
wrecking a stall at the Glenbriar Fair was not what she had in mind –
especially when the man who catches her is as hot as a summer’s day and sends
her heart racing.
Charity campaigner Aidan McBride has returned to Glenbriar
after a long absence to discover the love of his life dating his cousin, his
cottage in tatters, and his beloved bees gone. When he catches Lilah destroying
his mum’s stall and discovers the reason, he sees something in her he can’t
explain – or resist.
Feeling sorry for her, he offers her a job, and she
reluctantly accepts. What other options does she have? Now, it isn’t just
Aidan’s new bees that are buzzing. Lilah dreams of Aidan being hers, but for
someone with a background like hers, he’s well out of her reach.
Still stung by the loss of his ex, Aidan struggles with his
ever-growing attraction to Lilah. But if he doesn’t spit out exactly how he
feels about her before her past catches up with her, he stands to lose the real
love of his life.
My Thoughts
This is such an enjoyable series. You get to meet up again with some familiar faces, but the cast of characters gets larger as Lilah and Aidan enter the story. Aidan is having to come to terms with the fact that everything has changed whilst he has been away and an awful lot needs putting back together again. His family certainly have their faults and seem self absorbed but underneath it allis genuine love and affection. This is something which Lilah has never had and her fight of flight impulse is always near the surface. Despite her street sense, she shows that she has a kind and caring side and is desperate for somewhere she can call home.
This is a romance full of starting over moments and second chances. There is a light-hearted tone to it and you do find yourself rooting for the characters to do well. I love the series, but if you happen to pick it up, this can be read as a standalone. There is plenty to enjoy but also a glimpse at the less privileged lives which some inhabitants live.
In short: A fresh start
About the Author
Margaret is a bestselling Scottish author and chocolate
lover who has been writing stories for over twenty years (possibly more if you
count her primary school efforts). Her early works will never see the light of
day and are locked in dusty vaults on some old floppy disks. But after all
those years of practise, Margaret released her first novel in 2021. It was the
first of a ten-book series set on the gorgeous Scottish Isle of Mull.
Margaret is also the author of the acclaimed Glenbriar
Series, based in the fictional Scottish town of Glenbriar. This is an on-going
series with more books coming in 2024.
The stories are unashamedly romantic but with lots of drama
and an eclectic mix of characters. Each
book can be read as a standalone but followers of the series
will enjoy catching up with the characters.
You can follow Margaret here: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
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Thanks to Margaret Amatt, Leannan Publishers 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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