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Changing Seasons for the Country Nurse by Kate Eastham #Review

  I am thrilled to review the next in the latest series by  Kate Eastham. Changing Seasons for the Country Nurse was published by Boldwood Books on August 22nd.   In the quiet Lancashire countryside of 1936, city-trained nurse Lara Flynn must contend with far more than muddy lanes and b oisterous farm dogs. Still recovering from a past trauma and an ill-fated love affair, she’s determined to prove herself as a capable district nurse and midwife to a community that doesn’t easily welcome outsiders. As autumn sets in, Lara becomes a trusted presence at Ingleside Surgery - soothing frightened patients, forming a close bond with her spirited colleague Marion and earning the grudging respect of the erratic but brilliant senior doctor. But behind the laughter and team spirit, shadows loom. There’s loss, secrets buried deep in the hearts of her new friends and a face from her past that threatens everything Lara's tried to leave behind. When tragedy strikes a patient - a...

Christmas Ever After by Jaimie Admans #Review

 

We return to Ever After Street for some lovely festive reading. Christmas Ever After by Jaimie Admans was published by Boldwood Books on September 2nd.


A picture-perfect town, a place where dreams come true. Welcome to Ever After Street...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but Franca Andrews has never felt more miserable. With business far from bustling, she needs a Christmas miracle to keep her beloved nutcracker shop open... But there’s one man standing in her way - expert snow globe maker Raff Dardenne.

Dardenne Snow Globes have a magical reputation for bringing lovers together, a myth that Raff continues to exploit, much to Franca’s annoyance! But this Christmas their shops are pitted against each other and only one gets to stay on Ever After Street. Franca doesn't know how her handmade nutcrackers are ever going to compete with Raff's magical snow globes, especially at the most magical time of the year!

Franca’s determined to prove Raff’s business is built on lies. But when disaster strikes, and she’s left unable to make anything, she needs help. It’s just very frustrating that the only person offering is her gorgeous, annoying, nemesis himself!

As these two enemies get to know each other, Franca discovers another side to Raff – kind, caring and funny. . But unless she can prove that his magical snow globes can’t really match true lovers together, she’s going to lose everything…

But maybe it's not too late for them to put aside their differences and find some Christmas magic of their own?

My Thoughts

This is a classic 'enemies to lovers' scenario where Franca has let her past grievances colour her view of current events. There is a real festive feeling to the story which starts with lots of humour and takes you on a lovely journey through the run-up to Christmas.  Franca is a sympathetic character who seems rather lonely and ready for a change. Raff's character is revealed more slowly as it is to Franca and the more you see of his family, the starkest Franca's circumstances stand in relief. 

    I loved the descriptions of the Christmas nutcrackers and Raff's snow globes which capture the season so well. The fellow shopkeepers all form a strong community and add to the joy of the time. I loved the names of the various shops with their puns and whimsy.   Franca is determined to find out the secret behind Raff's magical snow globes but all is not as it seems. This is a gentle story which captures the season beautifully. 

About the Author

Jaimie Admans is the bestselling author of several romantic comedies – including The Little Christmas Shop on Nutcracker Lane and The Chateau of Happily-Ever-Afters. Her new series for Boldwood, The Ever After Street Series, is based on the magical world of fairytales.

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Thanks to Jaimie. 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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