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The Cotswold Christmas Bookshop by Jill Steeples #Review

I am delighted to feature another novel by Jill Steeples set in the Cotswolds. The Cotswold Christmas Bookshop, a   festive story , was published on August 31st by Boldwood Books. Isla Stewart has a glittering publishing career in London, but when she’s unexpectedly made redundant, she faces an uncertain future. Licking her wounds, Isla heads home to the Cotswolds. Keeping her devastating redundancy a secret from her proud parents, she seeks refuge at Finch’s, the enchanting bookshop she worked in as a teenager. With the owners struggling with their health, Isla steps in to manage the shop hoping to convince them that the business has a future. Isla likes nothing more than chatting to people about books, but her safe haven is soon disturbed when she comes face-to-face with her first love, Charlie Brace, made worse by the arrival of Guy Madley, the incredibly handsome property consultant who has advice for owners Jon and Miriam. As Christmas approaches, Isla has decisions...

Booked for Summer by Kathryn Freeman #Review

 

I love all Kathyrn Freeman's romcoms so I am delighted to be part of the celebrations for her latest, Booked For Summer which was published by One More Chapter on April  30th. 

 
A love story she didn't see coming…

When book lover Jade Taylor applies to manage the Little Bay Book Shack on Nantucket Island over the summer, the last thing she needs is the distraction of billionaire resort owner, Liam Haven.

But things take an unexpected turn when Liam becomes Jade’s boss – a man who reads nothing but contracts for pleasure…

In a bid to save the bookshop from being absorbed into the Haven resort, Jade is determined to teach Liam that there’s more to life than acquiring real estate. And if she can make him realise happily ever afters do exist, might she be able to save the island’s bookshop in the process?


 My Thoughts

This is a totally escapist read which takes you away to the beautiful and exclusive Nantucket Island.  On the surface, Jade and Liam are opposites. She has her feet on the ground and a fairly normal upbringing. Liam on the other hand is the Billionaire owner of the hotel complex. However, you soon find out that Liam's background is not a silver spoon one and that he has vulnerabilities and insecurities.   They are both likeable characters who you can get invested in.

     Jade has come to the resort with big plans to get involved in the running of the bookshop. Liam has zero interest in keeping the shop as it would be in the way of his plans to redevelop the resort.  This creates a tension between them and when it becomes clear that he is her boss, Jade finds the whole situation more and more difficult. Liam's plans for change have their roots in his childhood and the way he was treated as a boy by certain locals. If you want a fun and entertaining read, look no further.

In short: great summery read

About the Author


A former pharmacist, Kathryn now writes romantic comedies. Feel good books that are sexy and sweet, funny yet heart-warming. Mr Right Across the Street won the RNA Award for Romantic Comedy in 2022.

With a husband who asks every Valentine’s Day whether he has to buy a card (yes, he does), the romance in her own life is all in her head. Then again, his unstinting support of her career change proves love isn't always about hearts and flowers - and heroes come in many disguises.


You can follow Kathryn here:  Website  |  Facebook   |  Twitter
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Book links: Amazon UK   |  Amazon US 
 
 
Thanks to Kathryn Freeman, One More Chapter 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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