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Teacakes and Tamgos by Rosie Green #Review #LittleDuckPondCafeBook41

  Welcome to Book 41 in the Little Duck Pond Cafe series! Teacakes and Tangos  is the latest novella by Rosie Green.   Clara’s dance school is finally open, much to the excitement of the residents of Sunnybrook. The stress-busting, lights-off ‘Dancing in the Dark’ sessions are a big hit with the Little Duck Pond Café girls. But when the school is threatened with closure, will Clara’s dream be over before it’s even begun? Love is in the air for new recruit Anika, but could her dreams of romance be about to turn sour, too? My Thoughts In this latest visit to Sunnybrook, we take up Clara's story again as she prepares to open her long wished for Dance School. However, she begins to wonder whether her trusting nature has been abused as suspicion falls on her sisteras to her motives and doubts are raised in her engagement. You are willing her to sort out her personal life and take a stand  in a wish for the truth.     The latest off shoot of the Little Duck P...

Second Chances at Hollyhock Farm by Georgina Troy #Review #HollyhockFarmBook2

 

Welcome back to the blog to Georgina Troy for another in her Hollyhock Farm series. Second Chances at Hollyhock Farm was published by Boldwood Books on November 7th and takes us back to beautiful Jersey.

 
Festival season has come to Hollyhock Farm…

Since his sister Lettie took over their parents' farm on the beautiful island of Jersey at the start of the year, Zac Torel's life has changed completely. Zac loves Hollyhock Farm, and he's determined to help Lettie succeed, but when their insurance company refuses to pay for the restoration of one of their barns in time for winter, the clock is ticking for the Torrels to raise the money themselves.

The siblings decide to host a wellness festival, but with the summer already well underway, they've got their work cut out to get everything ready before the season ends. Lettie recruits the help of Melody, a yoga teacher from Edinburgh. New to the island, Melody is determined to shake things up and make a success of Lettie’s festival.

But Melody has come to Jersey with more baggage than her small backpack implies. And as her friendship with Zac grows, will her past catch up with her?

My Thoughts

Hollyhock Farm is a delightful setting for this story which centres on Zach and visitor to the island, Melody. Melody is hiding the reasons for her travelling from Edinburgh to spend time in Jersey. Her marriage is over but she is reluctant to talk about this. Zach is devoted to his family and determined to help his sister sort out the farm following their father's poor health.  It is hard work on the farm, but all the family are united in their efforts. 

    Melody and her grandmother who is travelling with her are soon taken in by the family and they become firm friends. Zach too has something in his past which is still affecting him but which is rarely spoken of within the family. When Melody's past catches up with her, you see how strong the bonds have become between her and her new friends. This feels like a sunny escape in the depths of these winter months. I did feel like the ending came quite suddenly but perhaps that was because I was enjoying the story so much.

In short: romance and secrets 

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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  1. Thank you for taking part in the blog tour for Second Chances at Hollyhock Farm and for your wonderful review.

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