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...
Coming Home to the Sunflower Cliffs by Georgina Troy #Review #PublicationDay
Gabriel has returned to the island of Jersey after ten years
abroad to help his aging showbiz parents revive their failing Art Deco hotel,
The Encore. This proves to be something of a challenge, especially as his
singer father and actress mother are more concerned with staying in the
limelight than keeping track of the cash-flow. It looks like Gabriel isn’t
going anywhere fast. Meanwhile, he’s stunned to find that the hotel’s new
receptionist is Daisy, the girl he fell in love with years earlier in Vietnam,
and falling in love with someone who is tied to Jersey is the last thing she
wants.
Previously published as A Jersey Bombshell
My Thoughts
This is Daisy and Gabriel's story. Reunited after several years, it is clear that they still have a connection abut there are some unanswered questions in their past. The hotel on the island of Jersey almost stands as a character in its own right, It is a central hub for those who live and work in there and it is clear that there is a real family feel.
Gabriel's family are all lively characters who add colour to the story. Daisy's family on the other hand, have a much darker tome. The more you find out about them, the more you can understand Daisy. In Gabriel's Grandmother, Daisy finds a deep friendship and source of comfort. As some dark secrets emerge, Daisy struggles to keep her positive mindset. Looking for a new start, she tries her best to keep looking for what she wants for her future.
In short: sunny days and a wide range of characters
About the Author
Georgina Troy writes bestselling uplifting romantic escapes and sets her novels on the island of Jersey, where she was born and has lived for most of her life. She has done a twelve-book deal with Boldwood, including backlist titles, and the first book in her Sunshine Island series was published in May 2022.
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Thanks to Georgina Troy, Boldwood Books and Rachel of Rachel's Random Resources for a copy of the book and a place on the tour.
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