Magical Beginnings in Little Beaubrook by Bella Brightside #Review #Publication Day

 

Happy Publication Day to Bella Brightside for her novel, Magical Beginnings in Little Beaubrook. It is published today by Naughty Beagle Publishing. I also have a great giveaway. Details on how to enter are at the foot of this post.

Some places are special enough to heal hearts… Welcome to Little Beaubrook 

In a tiny English village hidden away for decades, the mists are parting to reveal a manor which glows gold and tumbledown thatched cottages that have been waiting for the right people to rebuild them. 

On moving in day, a diverse group of new neighbours have only two things in common. Their hearts have been broken in some way, and they’ve all signed a contract with some very strange stipulations, including buying one of the cottages for a pound. As Chair of the commonhold association, Albie Curville hopes that by sharing his late wife’s rules for living he can bring these reluctant strangers together to fulfil her dying wish before he runs out of time… and before they discover his secret

When their newfound community – built on kindness, friendship and a manor with a long history of helping those in need – is threatened by an outside source, can they finally overcome their pasts to save Little Beaubrook and seize the second chances they deserve.

Come and visit this magical lost village for a cosy, feel-good story about love, found family, new beginnings and the healing power of community. Perfect for fans of Debbie Johnson, Jenny Colgan, Evie Woods and Phaedra Patrick.

 My Thoughts

This is such a fresh, light read with a lively cast of contrasting characters and a touch of magical realism sprinkled over the plot. At its centre stands a slightly mysterious manor house, which seems to be observing its occupants and reacting to the moods within the rooms. Flowers bloom or change colour to suit the events or walls crack or repair in response to their interactions. Indeed, at the beginning of the story, the house seems hidden behind a shimmering haze.

    Albie is a likeable and seemingly wise chatelaine of the project to repair and renovate the village. You find out his reasons for being there as the story unfolds. He also seems to know a lot about the characters who arrive to be part of the project. You soon realise that they all have their own heartbreaks to come to terms with. As friendships are formed, they follow the daily pronouncement set by Albie, but devised by his deceased wife, Rose, and begin to appreciate the healing qualities of kindness. As they work together to rebuild the village and their lives, a community emerges.  With its uplifting tone and delightful romances, this is an uplifting read, as people face up to what makes them happy and take courageous steps to look after themselves and their families. 

In short: kindness across the generations  

About the Author

 

Bella Brightside is a multi-published, award-nominated romance author who writes under several pen names and had commercial success with her novel The Last Charm. Owned by a husband, large family and two naughty beagles, she drinks too much coffee, buys far too many books and spends her nights wondering how a sentient village would behave.

You can find her on Instagram at @authorbythesea1207.

She is represented by the literary agent Rachel McMillan.

Social Media Links

Instagram & Threads - @authorbythesea1207

TikTok - @authorbysea1207 (note there is no ‘the’ in the middle)

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BellaBrightsideAuthor

Book links: Amazon UK  |  Amazon US  |  bitly

Thanks to Bella Brightside, Naughty Beagle Publishing and Rachel of Rachel's Random Tours for a copy of the book and a place on the tour.

Check out the rest of the tour!

 Giveaway (UK only) 

 

Giveaway to Win a signed paperback of Magical Beginnings in Little Beaubrook plus two themed bookmarks and two themed stickers (Open to UK Only)

*Terms and Conditions –UK entries welcome.  Please enter using the Gleam box below.  The winner will be selected at random via Gleam from all valid entries and will be notified by Twitter and/or email. If no response is received within 7 days then Rachel’s Random Resources reserves the right to select an alternative winner. Open to all entrants aged 18 or over.  Any personal data given as part of the competition entry is used for this purpose only and will not be shared with third parties, with the exception of the winners’ information. This will passed to the giveaway organiser and used only for fulfilment of the prize, after which time Rachel’s Random Resources will delete the data.  I am not responsible for despatch or delivery of the prize.  

Win a signed paperback of Magical Beginnings in Little Beaubrook plus two themed bookmarks and two themed stickers (Open to UK Only)