Today’s team review is form Luccia, she blogs at http://lucciagray.wordpress.com
Luccia has been reading Scotch On The Rocks by Lizzie Lamb
My Review
Scotch On The Rocks is the first book I’ve read by Lizzie Lamb, and it won’t be the last! I already have her two other books on my kindle, Tall, Dark and Kilted, and Boot Camp Bride.
Scotch on the Rocks is a contemporary romantic comedy set in a small, picturesque village in Scotland.
The author brings to life an unconventional cast of characters in the small local community, including a histrionic and egotistical opera singer, her best friend, fanciful Lindy, who calls herself Lola, a cheating ex-fiancé, as well as a foul-mouthed and cheeky parrot!
The plot thrusts the heroine, Issy, straight into the action. She’s upset because she’s just broken up with her fiancé, whom she was about to marry, and drives back home across a flooding causeway, to her eccentric aunt Esme’s home, transporting her father’s ashes. On her arrival at her aunt’s Bed and Breakfast, she meets the attractive and secretive, American, Brodie.
As the plot unfolds, Issy will gradually find out why Brodie is there and who her family really are. No-one is who they seem, and the secrets of the past, going back to the WWII, will be disclosed. Their lives will never be the same again.
I loved the sharp dialogue, which makes the characters come alive, the vivid descriptions, which made me feel part of the scenery, and the passion, which made me fall in love with all the lovers (young and older), and the island.
The setting was a real plus. The last time I visited Scotland was many years ago, and I can’t wait to go back and visit places like Cormorant Island and picturesque coastal locations. I enjoyed the local customs, dialect, food and drink. I’m so glad I read it over the Christmas holidays, because although it takes place in summer, it has a Christmassy feel to it. It’s definitely a novel to curl up with on a comfortable armchair by the fireplace!
Scotch on the Rocks is humorous yet tragic. It’s also surprising, exciting, heartwarming and romantic, too.
Finally, there’s a satisfactory ending and hopeful message: It’s never too late to follow your dreams, and by never, I mean that some characters are well over the age of retirement when they made their dreams come true!
I’d like to thank Lizzie for gifting me a copy of her book in exchange for an honest review, and Rosie for organizing the team and making it possible for readers, writers and reviewers to connect.
Find a copy here from Amazon.co.uk or Amazon.com
Scotch On The Rocks has been shortlisted for the Exeter Novel prize.
Lovely review Luccia 🙂
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Thank you, Georgia. I really value your opinion.
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Thanks, Mary! It’s easy to write a good review when there are so many good things to say about a novel💖
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Reblogged this on Judith Barrow.
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Thank you so much for the Re-blog, Judith. I really appreciate it.
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The sort of review that makes me wish I liked romcoms!!! I’ve read a lot of good things about this book, and am sure it’s doing deservedly well for Lizzie 🙂
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Thank you, Terry. It’s a bit like me and crime . . . I might turn to it one of these days, but I find it very hard to read. LOL.
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It’s hard to strike the balance in romcoms, but when it’s so well done, like this novel, it’s a pleasure to read.
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Great review, Luccia. This book is gathering the most wonderful review. 🙂
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Thank you Olga, and we all know how hard it is to get reviews these days . .. Thank goodness for Rosie and her #RRBT.
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Thanks Olga.💖
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Super review, that parrots gets me every time … I’ve loved all Lizzie’s books, definitely a go-to feel good read, with I might add, some delicious face-fanning sex! Hurry up with the next one, Lizzie. X
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Thanks Adrienne. Readers keep asking me if there’ll be a parrot in #4. I’m tempted, but no. As for the ‘face fanning sex’, well you’ll have to wait and see. Writing as fast as I can.
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It’s always tricky to get the sex right 💖 but Lizzie gets it just right😉
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Great review, Luccia. I loved Scotch on the Rocks too. Lizzie writes with such warmth, wit & passion. Looking forward to her next novel 🙂
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So am I! Although I have the other two I haven’t read to look forward to💖
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Wonderful review. This novel sounds delightful. 🙂
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Thank you. It was a pleasure to read💖
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You are welcome. 🙂
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A wonderful review!
You won’t be disappointed by the other two books by Lizzie, they’re just as great!
In fact, I recommend everyone to grab all three 🙂
I can’t wait for the new Scottish novel to be published
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Thanks Isabella. Yes, I’m looking forward to all of her books💖
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Nice review, Luccia! Lizzy Lamb is indeed a writer of captivating stories, perfect for a wintry day read!
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Yes, reading it by the fireside, imagining I was on a remote Scottish island, was definitely a plus!💖
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A great review, Luccia.
I’ve loved all of Lizzie’s books, but this one is my favourite, (so far!) A real cracker.
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Thanks.💖 I’m looking forward to the rest.
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Great review. I have Scotch on the Rocks somewhere in my tumbling TBR pile, and am slowly winding my way down to it.
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I’m sure you’ll enjoy it when you get to it.
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When you get to it, you’ll be pleased you finally made it!💖
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Reblogged this on Lizzie Lamb and commented:
Many thanks to Rosie Amber for posting this review of Scotch on the Rocks on her book review page.
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What a brilliant review, Luccia, and a well-deserved shout-out for your book, Lizzie!
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