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Letting Go of Yesterday by Jo Bartlett #Review #TheCornishBayCollection

  We are back to Cornwall to the community of Port Agnes with Jo Bartlett. Letting Go of Yesterday , the first in a new series, was published by Boldwood on November 9th . Sometimes the only way forward… is to go back. When Rowan Bellamy’s marriage collapses in spectacular styl e, she retreats with her two children, Bella and Theo, to the last place she ever wanted to return—her windswept Cornish hometown of Port Agnes. Taking the headteacher role at the local primary school is the easy part. Facing village gossip, curious neighbours, and old flames? Not so much. Especially when one of those flames turns out to be Nathan Lark — the boy who broke her heart and the man who now has a reputation as bruised as her own. With his young nephew Leo a pupil in Rowan’s school, she and Nathan are thrown into each other’s lives once more. And whether she likes it or not, the chemistry between them is impossible to ignore. As salty sea air begins to soothe old wounds and Port Agnes slow...

Under a Spanish Sky by T A Williams #Review

 

Under a Spanish Sky by T A Williams was published by Boldwood Books on September 26th. It has previously been  published as Chasing Shadows 


Out of darkness, light will shine...

Amy Hardy once lived a life full of colour, but a tragic accident has turned her world to shadows. Determined to embrace her new life, Amy sets off on the famous Compostela pilgrimage, hoping to find light in the darkness and a new path.

Accompanying her on her journey is Luke Patterson a man whose own troubled past casts dark shadows over his life. He’s hoping that guiding Amy will be a distraction from his own troubles.

But as Luke and Amy travel through the stunning scenery of Northern Spain, following in footsteps of those travellers before them, they feel a connection to each other. And as their bond grows, a love story from the distant past emerges before them, forcing them to confront their own secrets, pain and feelings for each other.

Can a story of courage and bravery help them both to emerge from the shadows into the light once more?

Under A Spanish Sky is an enchanting novel about the search for happiness, fulfilment…and above all love.


My Thoughts

This is a great read for those who enjoy a dual timeline romance. Set in Northern Spain, it follows the journeys of two sets of people who are following in the footsteps of the pilgrims who are going to Compostela.  There are striking similarities in the two sets of travellers but both are rooted in their own time. As Luke and Amy make their way in a present day journey, they wonder how previous travellers lived. As they devise their own story based around 14th century characters, you follow such a pair who are embarking on a dangerous mission. 

    Both the main female characters in both story threads have lost their sight and are fully reliant on their companions. They both prove to be brave and determined young women. The relationships between the women and their guides deepens as the journeys unfold as both reconsider what they want for their futures.  There is plenty of intrigue and action within the novel and you see the worse and best of human nature playing out. I found it to be an enjoyable read. particularly suitable for my recent visit to sunny Spain!

In short: danger and romance 


 

About the Author

T. A. Williams is the bestselling author of the Armstrong and Oscar cozy mystery series. Trevor studied languages at University and lived and worked in Italy for eight years, returning to England with his wife in 1972. Trevor and his wife now live in Devon.

You can read my reviews of some of Trevor's books here: Dreaming of Christmas |  Dreaming of Florence   |   Dreaming of St Tropez| Dreaming of Rome | Dreaming of Verona | Dreaming of Italy
 
  
Thanks to T A Williams, Boldwood Books, and Rachel of Rachel's Random Resources for a copy of the book and a place on the event.
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