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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