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Coming Home to Maple Lodge by Alison Sherlock #Review

  I am delighted to feature the first in Alison Sherlock's new series set in the Corswolds. Coming Home to Maple Tree Lodge was published by Boldwood Books on June 20th. A family and hotel in desperate need of help… Maple Tree Lodge has been the home of the Jackson family for over a century. But the hotel has never been a success and, following the sudden loss of his father, architect Ben Jackson soon discovers the hotel is close to financial ruin. Ben has to make some tough decisions if the hotel is to survive and his family are to keep a roof over their heads. With the hotel in urgent need of a renovation, Ben’s sister calls on the talents of her best friend, interior designer Lily Watson. Cash strapped Lily needs a successful project to prove to herself and her high-achieving parents that she can carve a successful career and Maple Tree Lodge sounds like just the place for Lily to showcase her talents. However, Lily’s vision for a cosy, country Cotswolds hotel is the com...
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The Paris Chapter by Victoria Walters #Review #PublicationDay

 

Escape to Paris with Victoria Walters. The Paris Chapter is published today by Boldwood Books on Januaty 19th.

 
Can the city of love mend a broken heart?

Romance author Tessa Elliot has writer's block, and worse - she isn’t sure she still believes in love. To heal her broken heart, she decides to go on the romantic break in Paris she’d booked before her world fell apart.

But when she arrives at the Airbnb, Tessa is stunned to find someone is already there. Her ex’s best friend Ethan has made himself at home, being told that the place would be empty.

As it’s Paris Fashion Week, and with no other options, they agree to share the apartment. Neither will be in the place much after all, with Ethan taking a cookery course and Tessa on a hard deadline to finish her novel.

But sharing close nights in a one bed apartment, there’s an undeniable pull towards one another.

Will Tessa be able open her heart, and her laptop, ever again?

A gorgeous romance set in the city of love, perfect for fans of Emily Henry and Christina Lauren


 My Thoughts

When you travel to Paris with Tessa, you have a feeling that Paris might be the ideal place to mend her broken heart. Once there, she meets some strong characters and gets to see some amazing sights in the city. Unfortunately, her writer's block seems to be not for shifting. As the story unfolds, you can sense her confidence increasing. Her AirBnb seems like a haven to her, with its sparkling view of the Eiffel Tower. At times, she listens to others a little too much and lets them influence her actions. Once she realises this, she begins to think for herself.

    There is plenty of romance in the story but also some humour. It
moves on at a good pace and is am enjoyable read/ The contrast between her new friends and the one who hurt her so badly is striking. They are encouraging whilst before, she met scorn. In some ways, the story shows you how Tessa comes to believe in herself and to have confidence in herself as a writer.

In short: new starts, new friends

About the Author

Victoria Walters is the author of both cosy crime and romantic novels, including the bestselling Glendale Hall series. She has been chosen for WHSmith Fresh Talent, shortlisted for two RNA novels and was picked as an Amazon Rising Star. Previously published by Hera, she is now writing romantic comedies for Boldwood.

 

 

Find out more about Victoria by following on Instagram at  @vickyjwalters, on Twitter at @Vicky_Walters, by visiting her blog at https://victoria-writes.com/, Facebook,  Newsletter sign up, Bookbub.

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Thanks to Victoria Walters, 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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