We are returning to beautiful Scotland for Margaret Amatt's eighth in her Glenbriar Series, A Surprise Proposal in the Rose Garden. This latest novel was published on 31st May 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 and Starting Over at the Crafty Bee Barn here
One fateful evening. One ring. And a couple in for a big
surprise
When social-media influencer Genevieve Harrington wakes up
with the hangover from hell and a ring on her finger, she’s in trouble.
Already reeling from a failed engagement, Finlay McBride is
caught in a nightmare. Agreeing to accompany his ex’s best friend to a party
was meant to be a one-day-only act of kindness. Drunkenly proposing was not an
option… And yet it’s there on the internet for the entire world to see.
Genevieve needs to limit the damage. Being with her friend’s
ex breaks so many rules and her social media followers are quick to remind her
of the fact. But she’s always had a secret crush on Finlay and now she has a
chance to make things real.
Finlay soon discovers Genevieve is not the serenely
indifferent woman he took her for. More and more, she opens her heart to him,
and he starts to fall for her. But he’s leaving Scotland for a job in Dubai at
the end of the month and he doesn’t want yet another failed engagement this
year.
Together, they must decide if this is merely a moment of
summer bliss or a love worth fighting for.
My Thoughts
This eighth in the series carries on from its predecessor so there are some familiar faces. Although it can be read as a standalone, it helps to have read Starting over at the Crafty Bee Barn so that you understand some of the dynamics between the characters. This story focuses on Genevieve and Finlay and you follow events through both their viewpoints. They are both sensitive people who hide their feelings behind a veneer. Genevieve, in particular, has taught herself to shield her feelings and present the world with a serene face , no matter what. Her social media persona as the determined single girl, could not be further from her true nature.
Family and friendship lie at the centre of the story. Genevieve feels herself always a disappointment to her parents and always wants to please them. However, it is obvious that both Genevieve’s family and Finlay’s care about them. Both families are a contrast, with Genevieve’s parents high achieving and conscious of what others may say. The family business seems to dominate much of their lives. This great series continues with another strong story.
In short: fake engagement and real feelings
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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