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...
Summer Days at Clifftop Cottage by Eliza J Scott #Review #MicklewickBayBook2
Welcome to your happy place…
As summer comes to the tranquil shores of Micklewick Bay,
Maggie Marsay is on cloud nine. She can barely keep up with orders for her
handmade teddy bears, turning her crafting hobby into a thriving business. And
after trying for a baby for some time, she has joyful news to share with her
devoted husband Bear who she lives with in an idyllic clifftop cottage
alongside their cheeky labrador.
But an unexpected visitor casts a shadow over Maggie’s
sun-drenched bliss. Robyn, a ghost from the past Maggie hasn't seen in twelve
long years, arrives on their doorstep. What could have brought Robyn back into
Maggie’s life after so long? Is she truly sorry for her past mistakes, or is
she up to her old tricks?
Maggie welcomes Robyn into their home, trying her best to
forgive and forget. But when Robyn starts to drive a wedge between her and
Bear, Maggie’s close-knit group of friends and neighbours rally around. Can
they help Maggie weather this storm and find her way back to happily ever
after? Or is trouble here to stay?
Escape to Micklewick Bay in an uplifting, feel-good page-turner for fans of Heidi Swain, Jenny Colgan and Phillipa Ashley.
My Thoughts
I enjoyed the return trip to Micklewick Bay. Although there are some familiar characters in the background, this is Maggie and Bear's story and what an uplifting tale it is. Living in the idyllic clifftop setting in their beautiful cottage, they are happily getting on with their lives until the arrival of an unwelcome guest. Maggie is too kind for her own good some times, but even her patience s stretched to the limit.
With Bear's close-knit family nearby and a strong circle of friends, there are plenty to keep a look out for Maggie, although she has a few secrets of her own. She also needs to recognise her own talents and put herself first more often. This is a lovely, uplifting read for those who enjoy a spot of romance set in a beautiful environment.
In short: uplifting reading
About the Author
Eliza J Scott lives in North Yorkshire with her family and has wanted to be a writer as far back as she can remember. She is inspired by her beautiful surroundings and loves to write heartwarming stories based on romance and friendship with a generous dollop of community spirit and a hint of humour. She has written and self-published ten novels and has been an Amazon UK Kindle bestseller.
When she’s not writing, Eliza can usually be found with her nose in a book or working in her garden doing a spot of plot wrangling (of the writing variety), and battling against the weeds. The weeds, unfortunately, are currently winning but Eliza is undeterred. Roses are amongst her favourite flowers and she doesn’t need much of an excuse to visit a plant centre where a new rose always seems to mysteriously find its way onto her trolley much to her husband’s astonishment.
Eliza also enjoys having a catch-up with friends over tea
and cake, as well as bracing walks in the countryside, rounded off by a visit
to a teashop – for yet more tea and cake!
Thanks to Eliza J Scott, and Rachel of Rachel's Random Resourc for a copy of the book and a place on the tour.
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