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The Widow's Vow by Rachel Brimble #Review #PublicationDay

  Today's historical fiction takes us to Victorian England and Bath. Published by Boldwood  today on December 16th, A Widow's Vow is the first in the Ladies of Carson Street saga series by Rachel Brimble.   From grieving widow... 1851. After her merchant husband saved her from a life of prostitution, Louisa Hill was briefly happy as a housewife in Bristol. But then a constable arrives at her door. Her husband has been found hanged in a Bath hotel room, a note and a key to a property in Bath the only things she has left of him. And now the debt collectors will come calling. To a new life as a madam. Forced to leave everything she knows behind, Louisa finds more painful betrayals waiting for her in the house in Bath. Left with no means of income, Louisa knows she has nothing to turn to but her old way of life. But this time, she'll do it on her own terms – by turning her home into a brothel for upper class gentleman. And she's determined to spare the girls she sa...

Love Lies and Family Ties by Florence Keeling #Review

 

Today I am featuring Love, Lies and Family Ties by Florence Keelin. Some years ago, I was lucky enough to feature Florence Keeling on my blog and you can read her answers to my questions here.

A heartwarming, feel good romantic comedy. ‘I absolutely adored this book. It gave me all the feels! A charming read full of warmth and heart.’ ***** Kim the Bookworm

 

Bea Winters is in desperate need of a fresh start. Being bullied at work is not her idea of fun and she longs to follow her dream of becoming a published author. When an advert appears in her local paper to work in a publishing house in the sleepy village of Bloomsdale, it sounds too good to be true.

She strikes up an instant friendship with gorgeous aspiring author, Eddie Richards and her dashing millionaire boss Scott Summers. But all isn’t as it seems in the sleepy village of Bloomsdale.

How does the local clairvoyant know her name? Who does the little black dog that keeps appearing belong to and why does she keep bumping into the mysterious Charlie?

As she starts to unravel the truth, it seems that everyone in Bea’s life is keeping secrets.

An uplifting romantic comedy that will warm your heart – perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley, Milly Johnson and Carole Matthews.


 My Thoughts

 You get the feeling throughout this story that there are forces at work which are looking after Bea and bringing her to where she needs to be. She has had a difficult relationship with her mother and longs to establish her independence as a writer.  The circumstances in which led to her leaving her job as an accountant were  hard for Bea but she recognises in the village of Bloomsdale a sense of home which she does not at first understand.

    All the way through, you are not sure which of the main characters are malign and which have Bea's best interests at heart. There are some amusing times particularly with her amusing little dog and Bea does get herself into some situations. It is a warm, uplifting story with a few surprises and a character you can root for.

In short: new starts and past secrets  

About the Author

 

I was born in Coventry but now live in Nuneaton. I married the love of my life over 20 years ago and we have two almost grown up children. We share our lives with two mad dogs as well.

Writing is a great passion of mine, that one day I hope to be able to turn into a career but until that day comes, I will continue working in accounts and payroll.

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Thanks to Florence Keeling, and Rachel of Rachel's Random Resources.
 
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