Starlight over Hollyhock Farm by Georgina Troy #Review

 

Welcome back to beautiful Jersey  and to Georgina Troy for another in her Hollyhock Farm series. Starlight Over Hollyhock Farm was published by Boldwood Books on November 24th. 

When a hit TV series sets up camp at Hollyhock Farm, Jersey’s tranquil lanes are turned upside down. Radio DJ Callum Preston is used to high-maintenance guests – but nothing prepares him for interviewing the star-of-the-hour actor Riley Sharp, or meeting his beautiful, overworked PA, Tasha Dodds.

As Callum and Tasha grow closer in the island sunshine, the farm becomes the backdrop for more than just the cameras. But with paparazzi scandals brewing and Callum's family thrust into the spotlight, will their Jersey summer end in heartbreak – or be the start of something wonderful?

 My Thoughts

 The series expands to include Callum and his family who are celebrating their grandfather's birthday. As a local DJ, Callum  meets most of the islanders and gets to know some visitors who are bust filming a detective series. Riley, the star of the show, turns out to be quite a difficult characters with a huge ego and a need for attention and being pandered to. Tasha, his PA, is running out of patience with his needy behaviour. As the summer passes, Callum and Tasha become close and she begins to wonder whether she should look for a new career.

     There are plenty of characters in the story, which ensures that the pace does not stop. Callum also wonders if he is playing safe staying on the island. Riley's character is the most interesting as you glimpse that there is more to him than you first suspect. Life on the production set is quite superficial but away from it, you sense that there are reasons behind Riley's self-centred behaviour. This is an enjoyable read with interesting characters, warm family relationships and a glorious setting.

In short: escape to Jersey 

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 lives close to the beach with her husband and three rescue dogs. When she’s not writing she can be found walking with the dogs or chatting to her friends over coffee at one of the many beachside cafés on the island. 

Georgina's other series:

The Sunflower Cliffs series

The Golden Sands Bay series

The Sunshine Island series

 

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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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