Release: June 24th 2020
Format: Ebook
Source: @rararesources
Find it at: Amazon
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Weeks after boarding a train to Paris in pursuit of her writing dreams, aspiring novelist Maisie Clark is right back where she started. On the idyllic shores of Port Hewer in Cornwall, luggage in hand and heart filled with anticipation for what lies ahead. Except that nothing seems the same as Maisie left it. From her place among the staff at the hotel Penmarrow to her budding romance with groundskeeper Sidney Daniels, who isn’t quite ready to overlook the painful consequences of her sudden departure.
Losing Sidney would be unbearable, but Maisie can’t help fearing it might be true if the rift between them proves too deep to heal. She knows her feelings for him are unchanged, but whether he feels the same remains to be seen—particularly since she stopped him from expressing them in the first place. And to make matters worse, her position at the Penmarrow has been filled by another, there’s nowhere for her to live in the village, and her savings are finally dwindling to a pathetic number – with her book still unpublished after her startling discovery about the author helping guide her towards success.
But one thing which hasn’t changed is the drama and excitement at the hotel Penmarrow. Where the staff is awaiting inspection from the dreaded owner Ms. Claypool. Stirring up trouble in the meantime is the owner’s special guest ‘Mad Ludwig’. He is an eccentric architect whose demands are definitely driving everyone on the staff a little crazy. And then there’s the hotel’s mysterious new desk manager. His behavior ignites Maisie’s suspicions and causes her to become entangled in yet another form of intrigue. One that could unwittingly jeopardize the future of the Penmarrow and everyone who works there, unless Maisie can find a way to undo the harm.
With everything that matters to her most at stake this time, Maisie faces her biggest challenges yet…and her deepest question of the heart as she confronts the reason she returned to Cornwall and the Penmarrow in the first place.
About the Author:
Laura Briggs is the author of several feel-good romance reads, including the Top 100 Amazon UK seller ‘A Wedding in Cornwall’. She has a fondness for vintage style dresses (especially ones with polka dots), and reads everything from Jane Austen to modern day mysteries. When she’s not writing, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, caring for her pets, gardening, and seeing the occasional movie or play.
A Cornish Daisy’s Kiss Review:
I have not read any of the previous books in the series, but I have heard praises for the author. Hence I wanted to read her new novel. I was a bit apprehensive at first if I would understand what is happening. The author gives snippets of Maisie’s adventures from the previous novels. Initially, I felt like I missed a lot of history. Nevertheless, I thoroughly enjoyed this story!
Reading this book was like sipping fine wine. It slowly relaxes you and makes you feel so good! Honestly, reading this book was like catching up on my serials. Even if you have not read the characters, you immediately fall in love with them. The highlight of the story was Maisie. Even though she comes back to the place she thought of as home, she still feels lost. The author portrayed the character so nicely. Moreover, I loved her dialogues with Sidney and Dean. Many scenes are so close to the heart that made me relate to the characters. My favorite scenes are when they talk about how they all have unresolved challenges they face, and how there is always hope to gradually overcome them.
Also, I really loved the author’s style of writing, where she immerses you completely with even the supporting characters. Even after I finished the story, I wanted more of Molly, Riley and the other staff. I also enjoyed the mystery element pertaining to Norman and the typewriter. Ms. Claypool and Ludwig added a nice touch of humor to the story. Sonia is also adorable.
Now I want to read the entire series now and see how the story continues and who Alistair Davies is! Overall, a very nice book!
