Truth be told, I messed up my December blog tour date for this – so huge, enormous and humble apologies to both the author, Kathy Jay and the tour organiser, RaRa Resources! I’d diarised my date for the book’s cover reveal, but not for the actual blog tour review! Silly me!! But … here it is now, my first review of 2024!
Blurb:
Two weddings, three hotel reservations gone awry…and one weekend in Cornwall theyāll never forget!
When the similarities between Ella Swift and Callum Smithās last names lead to a hotel room mix-up, they find themselves sharing a cramped cottage in Porthkara rather than the private luxury hotel suites they expected.
Each in town for a different weddingāand carrying more baggage than just the suitcases in their handsāthe reluctant roommates are forced to share a shelter from the storm surge that sweeps in off the Atlantic. But as the rain crashes down thereās a shift in more than just the atmosphere, and by the time the sun rises on a new day, Ella and Callumās futures have already been forever changed…
My Review:
Don’t make the mistake of thinking this is just a shallow rom-com. Yes, it’s light-hearted and makes for great holiday reading, but Kathy Jay has created characters with complex backstories.
Ella Swift and Callum Smith arrive in the Cornish village of Porthkara on the same weekend. They’re attending different weddings, both happening in the small town: one a family affair, the other a large, celebrity event. For various reasons, both are rather apprehensive about attending their respective events. And then, to make matters even worse, they discover that there’s been a mix-up with their room booking.
Although every single bit of accommodation in the village is booked out due to the influx of visitors for the two weddings, a solution is found … if Ella and Callum are willing to share! They very quickly realize that they don’t exactly have a choice, and so begins a journey that the reader assumes will be the usual trajectory that follows a meet-cute like this one. Well … you know what they say: “Never assume anything!”
Ella and Callum have both arrived in Porthkara with baggage – and I’m not talking about just their wedding attire! Kathy Jay has woven a tapestry of deep layers and emotions into her story, ensuring that this is far more than the run-of-the-mill love story.ā
I did find that there may have been quite a few characters who seemed surplus to requirements and I seemed to get muddled up with quite a few of those. But the main characters kept me focused on where I needed to be and I loved the unexpected twists.
The descriptions of Cornwall were beautiful and Kathy Jay obviously has an enormous fondness for the area, which is evident in the way that the place itself is almost like a character on its own. It brought a sense of calm and serenity to much of the upheaval that the characters were experiencing and allowed them to centre themselves and find their own peace of mind.
This is a gorgeous read that I thoroughly enjoyed! Thank you RaRa Resources.
Purchase Links:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hotel-Room-Mix-Up-enemies-lovers-ebook/dp/B0C5BYMX97/
https://www.amazon.com/Hotel-Room-Mix-Up-enemies-lovers-ebook/dp/B0C5BYMX97/
Author Bio:
Kathy lives in Cambridgeshire with her family which includes a large dog and a cute cat. She loves the changing seasons. She likes pyjama days and cosy log fires in winter. In summer, her top things are strawberries and walking on beautiful beaches in North Wales.
Kathy started writing her first romance on a vintage typewriter. Writing got put on hold while she studied for a degree in Drama and French. She’s been an office temp and a bilingual PA in London. Now she’s a member of the Romantic Novelists’ Association, and thrilled to write fun, flirty romance for One More Chapter.
Her website is: http://www.kathyjay.com
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