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The blurb:
Does a rambling Spanish villa hold the key to love? No. 1 Irish
bestseller Emma Hannigan returns with her heartwarming new novel. If you like
reading Cathy Kelly and Patricia Scanlan, and enjoyed the film UNDER A TUSCAN
SUN, you will love this. 'Brimming with hope and joy' Sunday Independent
Restoring a Spanish villa brings Shelly back to the place she and her husband
once loved, fulfilling the promise he made that they would return. But as plans
to transform the villa into a romantic wedding venue take shape, Shelly
discovers her children may need the move more than she does.
Her son
Jake has begun to question the things he values most: his career as a pilot,
his relationship with his girlfriend. Could Spain offer him the change he's
seeking? Shelly's daughter Leila arrives with a new-born baby in tow, but then
hears some startling news she wasn't expecting. As Casa Maria takes its first
booking, will it turn out to be more than a romantic promise made all those
years ago? Perhaps a second chance at new beginnings?
My Opinion:
*Book provided by the publisher in
exchange for an honest review*
Shelly and Gerry are happy seeing their grown children
build a life of their own, but then an unforeseen and shocking event changes
everything.
Shelly now is determined to restore a Spanish villa
and make the best of the situation. A lot of memories are connected to the
place, which doesn’t make things easier.
Jake, is a pilot like his father and engaged to Fee,
who is a doctor. However, he starts questioning what he really wants, feels
unhappy as a pilot and the relationship with Fee is not what it used to be.
Leila is very happy with Matthew; their new born baby
makes their happiness complete. It’s not always easy though, especially because
her partner Matthew is not always around and she gets some unexpected news.
I loved reading about this family, because they were
all so passionate and full of heart. The way they are connected to each other
is unique and they all have been through a lot. This is not your ordinary
chick-lit book, it’s much more. It’s full of deep emotions, family love,
important decisions to me made and life with it’s perks.
They all have their individual story to tell, but it’s
all connected to each other as well. I was hooked from the start and I feel
like Emma Hannigan has done a fab job including some touching and serious
topics in this story, without them overtaking the whole thing. This shows real
talent.
Part of the book is set in Spain, which was lovely to read about and gave the storyline a refreshing touch.
I really enjoyed reading this unique book!
Rating:
Emma Hannigan on Twitter: @MsEmmaHannigan
Website: http://www.emmahannigan.com
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