The House at Greenacres - by Darcie Boleyn

The blurb: 

All roads lead home...

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 has 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...

My Opinion:

*Book provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review*

After the death of her grandfather, Holly Morton goes back home. It’s not an easy step, because a lot of memories connect her to the place; family moments, but also Rich, the man, who broke her heart. 

Something has changed though, she is a mum now and decides to tell Rich that he is a father. 

This story is a wonderful tale about love, family, relationships, and parenting, all included in a wonderful setting and atmosphere. 

The storyline is full of ups and downs, magical moments and charm. It’s a bit predictable, but Darcie Boleyn’s writing totally makes up for it. I couldn’t stop reading!!!

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Love at the Northern Lights - by Darcie Boleyn

The blurb: 

 

‘Climbing out the window in her dress and tiara wasn’t exactly how Frankie imagined her wedding day…’ 

Runaway bride Frankie Ashford hops a plane to Norway with one goal in mind - find her estranged mother and make peace with the past. But when a slip on the ice in Oslo lands her directly in Jonas Thorsen’s viking-strong arms, her single-minded focus drifts away in the winter winds.

When it comes to romance Jonas knows that anything he and Frankie share has an expiration date - the British heiress has a life to return to in London that’s a world away from his own. But family is everything to Jonas and, as the one man who can help Frankie find the answers she’s seeking, he’ll do whatever it takes to help her reunite with her mother. 

Now, as Christmas draws closer and the northern lights work their magic Frankie and Jonas will have to make a choice...play it safe or risk heartbreak to take a chance on love.

My Opinion:

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Frankie Ashford runs away just before getting married. She hops on a plane to Norway to find her mother, who abandoned her when she was just a baby. 

She meets Jonas Thorsen and they have an instant connection and chemistry. Darcie Boleyn captured that beautifully, I loved the scenes and moments they shared. 

Part of the book was set in Norway. Boleyn made the setting come alive with her words. Take me there please! Oh and the title is perfect for this story. 

There were a lot of sub plots going on, which just made the whole book even more exciting and compelling. All the characters are wonderful and bring their own touch into it.

I really like the authors writing style. It’s full of love and passion and so wonderful and gripping. The story is about forgiveness, second chances, love, family and much more. 

BEAUTIFUL!!!

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Author Bio: 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.

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Guest post Five Fun Facts about Love at the Italian Lake + REVIEW

GUEST POST - FIVE FUN FACTS ABOUT LOVE AT THE ITALIAN LAKE

1.     My husband and I went out to Lake Garda in 2010 to see if it would be a suitable location for our 2011 wedding. We fell in love with Malcesine and actually reserved a date for the following summer, but ended up getting married that Christmas in the snow.

2.     The speedboat scene from the novel actually happened. The day before, we’d visited the castle museum, just as Sophia does in the novel, then we took a speedboat out onto the lake. It was beautiful but also… eventful.

3.     The one day we drove into Verona and visited Juliet’s house and the amphitheatre. When we were in the middle of Verona, we got caught in a storm and were completely unprepared, just like Sophia and Joe.

4.     Sophia’s family secret only emerged as I was writing the story. I didn’t know it existed until one of the characters revealed it to me.

5.     One of the characters is named after a very special blogger. I named the character for her as a birthday present. You could be next…

REVIEW 

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The blurb:

On the shores of Lake Garda, a beautiful romance unfolds. But is it only for summer? Don’t miss this gorgeous, heart-warming novel from Darcie Boleyn, bestselling author of 2017 smash-hit Summer at Conwenna Cove.

Sophia Bertoni discovers her boyfriend in bed with another woman, and realizes her life is going nowhere. Leaving her high-pressure job, she travels to Italy to stay with her grandmother while she figures out her next move.

When Sophia – quite literally – bumps into devastatingly handsome Joe Lancaster her plans are turned upside down. As the two realize they’re both spending the summer in the same town, a love affair seems on the cards.

But Sophia and Joe are both burdened by family secrets. Despite their attraction, will the sun set on Sophia and Joe’s romance – or will they find love at the Italian lake?

My Opinion:

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The book starts with Sophia Bertoni discovering that her boyfriend is cheating on her. She decides to leave everything behind and visit her nonna at lake Garda. At the airport she bumps into Joe Lancaster and it turns out they will see each other again, because he is helping at his uncle’s hotel in the same village.

Their attraction grows stronger every time they see each other, but it’s just a summer fling for both of them. Both of them are also dealing with some family secrets, which add some intense drama to the story.

I adored the setting in this book and the connection to Italian families. I’m Italian myself, so it’s very interesting. I found that it could have been more “Italian” though, it’s hard to explain, but the spark didn’t really get through.

This is a beautiful and heart-warming book, a great summer read and full of romance. The characters learn a lot, grow and I really enjoyed reading about Sophia and Joe together. It includes family, love and friendship as well, a lovely book!

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About 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. 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. 







Darcie Boleyn on Twitter: @DarcieBoleyn
Website: https://darcieboleyn.wordpress.com
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