Date of Reading: 25/03/2019
Author: Darcie Boleyn
Publisher: Canelo
Publication Date: March 25, 2019
Source: NetGalley
My Rating: 3/5
About the book:
When Holly Morton fled Penhallow Sands nearly a year ago she was determined to put the past - and Rich Turner - behind her. But now an unexpected loss and financial trouble have led her back to the family vineyard and it's time to tell Rich the truth - he's a father.
Surrounded by the memories of what they once shared Holly's anger fades in the glow of Rich's undeniable love for their son and the way he selflessly steps in to help the vineyard out of trouble. As Holly watches Rich flourish in his new role as father to baby Luke, she realises that though they can't change the past, the future is still theirs to write...
An uplifting, emotional romance set in Cornwall perfect for fans of Holly Martin and Phillipa Ashley
Surrounded by the memories of what they once shared Holly's anger fades in the glow of Rich's undeniable love for their son and the way he selflessly steps in to help the vineyard out of trouble. As Holly watches Rich flourish in his new role as father to baby Luke, she realises that though they can't change the past, the future is still theirs to write...
An uplifting, emotional romance set in Cornwall perfect for fans of Holly Martin and Phillipa Ashley
My Review:
'The House at Greenacres' is the first book in the Penhallow Sands series and the second of the Boleyn books I am reading. This time we are transported to an idyllic countryside making it one of the perfect summer reads.
My only complaint with the blub is that it completely gives out the story. There are no surprises or heartbreaking incidents. Instead, we are taken on a journey of self-discovery and life-altering decisions that will make you ruminate a lot. The story follows a dual narrative evoking the views of Holly and Rich and we could not but admire the way Rich comes out his feeling of guilt to be the father his son deserves.
On the whole, an ideal story concerning family, forgiveness and fresh starts which is perfect for summer days.
Meet the author:
Darcie Boleyn has a huge
heart and is a real softy. She never fails to cry at books and movies,
whether the ending is happy or not. Darcie is in possession of an
overactive imagination that often keeps her awake at night. Her
childhood dream was to become a Jedi but she hasn’t yet found suitable
transport to take her to a galaxy far, far away. She also has
reservations about how she’d look in a gold bikini, as she rather enjoys
red wine, cheese and loves anything with ginger or cherries in it –
especially chocolate. Darcie fell in love in New York, got married in
the snow, rescues uncoordinated greyhounds and can usually be found
reading or typing away on her laptop.
It is a pity that the blurb took an surprises out of the story. I've seen books do this before too and found it really frustrating.
ReplyDeleteGrrrr I can't stand when a blurb does that!
ReplyDeleteToo bad, It sounds like a sweet read though
ReplyDeleteI love Darcie's books. Unfortunately some blurbs do give out too much information.
ReplyDeleteI can't stand a book that gives too much away in the blurb. Great review, though! Hopefully your next read is a 5 star (that doesn't spoil it in the blurb).
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