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Today, we're joining ranks with Rachel's Random Resources for a stop along their four part tour featuring book one of the Coming Home to Merriment Bay series from author Emily Harvale. Honestly guys, it's as sweet as the cover implies, but there's plenty of hardship, hard feelings, and missteps in love to go around too. Ready or not, let's set out sights on today's ebook of choice...
Coming Home to Merriment Bay
PART ONE: A REUNION
Merriment Bay series
by
Emily Harvale
About the book...
After eighteen years apart, reclusive Cat Devon still recognises her mum’s handwriting. Plucking up the courage to open the letter, its contents send Cat racing to Merriment Bay, the seaside village where she grew up.
On arrival, Cat and her teenage daughter, Kyra are shocked to find the situation is worse than expected. But despite everything, Cat considers herself to be an optimist at heart and Kyra takes after her. Looking on the bright side may not improve the situation, but it definitely can’t make it worse.
When clearing out the house that, even now, Cat fondly thinks of as home, she stumbles upon more than just memories in the battered leather trunk in Granny Viola’s bedroom. She discovers a faded photo of an RAF pilot, a pile of unopened letters, and a mystery waiting to be solved. Who is the man in the – clearly treasured – photo? Cat didn’t know her grandad. Could this be him? A man even her mum never met.
Cat and Kyra are intent on finding out. But that’s not all Cat’s determined to do. It’s time she came to terms with the issues in her past, and made peace with her mum and her gran. All the while avoiding bumping into the one man she never quite got over … and keeping a few secrets of her own.
When clearing out the house that, even now, Cat fondly thinks of as home, she stumbles upon more than just memories in the battered leather trunk in Granny Viola’s bedroom. She discovers a faded photo of an RAF pilot, a pile of unopened letters, and a mystery waiting to be solved. Who is the man in the – clearly treasured – photo? Cat didn’t know her grandad. Could this be him? A man even her mum never met.
Cat and Kyra are intent on finding out. But that’s not all Cat’s determined to do. It’s time she came to terms with the issues in her past, and made peace with her mum and her gran. All the while avoiding bumping into the one man she never quite got over … and keeping a few secrets of her own.
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Honestly, this book was DELIGHTFUL and just the burst of sunshine I needed in my hectic reading world. I mean, grant it, it's not all actual sunshine and roses because LIFE HAPPENS, but it's what we, or in this case they, do with it that makes it counts. We've glimpses into the past of things that were and should have been. Personal revelations are made that even the characters didn't know were coming with repercussions being totally unknown...for now. Family dynamics to shy from and strive for are explored regarding all generations...and if all that wasn't enough, it's only part one! There's still more to come!
I love how we're directly introduced to the key characters and yet there is a still build up of history to get the story on the right track. I like the way the author poses the very questions at part one's end that are circling around in our own minds. I adore the fact that I'm not going to have to wait to get started on the second installment because honestly...TORTURE! We have to know what Kyra is playing at, what dear old Granny was holding so close to her heart, and just what is in store for our girl Cat!
So yes, I'm saying if you're a fan of Contemporary Fiction, Contemporary Romance, or Women's Fiction, this is a book you want to add to your reading list...and in the mean time while you're playing catch up, I'll start on the second installment!
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About the author...
Emily writes novels, novellas and short stories about friendship, family and falling in love. She loves a happy ending but knows that life doesn't always go to plan. Her stories are sure to bring a smile to your face and a warmth to your heart.
Emily loves to connect with her readers and has a readers' group in which many have become good friends. To catch up with Emily, find out about the group, or connect with her on social media, go to her website at www.emilyharvale.com.
Having lived and worked in London for several years, Emily returned to her home town of Hastings where she now writes full-time. She’s a member of the SoA and the RWA, an Amazon bestseller and a Kindle All Star. When not writing, she can be found enjoying the stunning East Sussex coast and countryside, or in a wine bar with friends, discussing life, love and the latest TV shows. Chocolate cake is often eaten. She dislikes housework almost as much as she dislikes anchovies - and will do anything to avoid both. Emily has two mischievous rescue cats that like to sprawl across her keyboard, regardless of whether Emily is typing on it, or not.
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Special thanks to Rachel at Rachel's Random Resources for the chance to bring this tour to you as well as the ebook copy for review. (THANKS!) For more information on this title, the author, this promotion, or those on the horizon, feel free to click through the links provided above. Be sure to check out the rest of the tour for more bookish fun...
Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!
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