Today’s team review is from Georgia, she blogs here http://www.georgiarosebooks.com
Georgia has been reading That Summer At The Seahorse Hotel by Adrienne Vaughan
The romance in this novel is not only in the plotline or between the characters but for me it was in the fabulous setting. A crumbling estate on the dramatic coast of Ireland, what’s not to love.
Mia is a dresser on film sets (I thoroughly enjoyed the attention given to the detail of her work) and is the favourite of an aging film star, Archie Fitz, who has been great friends with Mia’s mother, Fenella, another film star, for many years. Sadly, Archie is dying and as friends and family gather around him at Galty House, once known as The Seahorse Hotel, the dynamics in the relationships come to light along with the truth as secrets from the past are at long last revealed.
Adrienne Vaughan’s characterisations are very good. Mia was terrific and I particularly liked Archie, I’d loved to have known him he was such fun. I was curiously drawn to the green-eyed cat that arrived towards the end of the book too but shall say no more on that.
There was a lot that happened in the storyline, which I won’t go over, and Mia faced betrayal along with her grief at losing Archie. I was pleased the estate went where it should have done and with the plans eventually made for it. As for the romance, well that was nicely done. Realistic and not slushy, just the way I like it!
Mia Flanagan has never been told who her father is and aged ten, stopped asking.
Haunted by this, she remains a dutiful daughter who would never do anything to bring scandal or shame on her beautiful and famously single mother.
So when Archie Fitzgerald, one of Hollywood’s favourite actors, decides to leave Mia his Irish estate, she asks herself – is he her father after all?
That Summer at the Seahorse Hotel is a tale of passion, jealousy and betrayal – and the ghost of a secret love that binds this colourful cast yet still threatens, after all these years, to tear each of them apart.
Adrienne Vaughan has been making up stories since she could speak; primarily to entertain her sister Reta, who from a very early age never allowed a plot or character to be repeated – tough audience. As soon as she could pick up a pen, she started writing them down. It was no surprise she wanted to be a journalist; ideally the editor of a glossy music and fashion magazine, so she could meet and marry a pop star – some of that came true – and in common with so many, still holds the burning ambition to be a ‘Bond Girl’! She now runs a busy PR practice and writes poems, short stories and ideas for books, in her spare time. She is a member of the Romantic Novelists’ Association and a founder member of the indie publishing group The New Romantics4. Adrienne lives in Leicestershire with her husband, two cocker spaniels and a retired dressage horse called Marco.
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Thrilled to be featured on Rosie Amber’s blog as reviewer Georgia Rose gives That Summer at the Seahorse Hotel a cracking review!
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Thanks so much for featuring Georgia’s brilliant review of my latest novel, That Summer at the Seahorse Hotel, Rosie. Just in time for a Bank Holiday read! Much appreciated. X
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You’re welcome.
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Great review. This is a perfect summer read. Fabulous cast of characters in magical and seductive setting. History and mystery. Loved it!
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Thank you June.
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Thanks June
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Thank you so much June – I love your ‘history and mystery’ strap line, shall pinch that one if I may? X
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Loved this book!¬
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Thanks a million Judith, you’re so supportive, it’s much appreciated! X
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As June said – a perfect summer read. Adrienne’s books are always enjoyable (and worth a second read, too).
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Thanks Lizzie.
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Thank you Lizzie, can’t beat a good book sitting in the garden, who needs to go anywhere else? X
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I’ve read plenty of great reviews. This sounds like a fabulous read.
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Lots of good reports about this book.
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Thanks for that lovely, positive comment olganm. X
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This sounds wonderful! A brilliant review and I’m saving this to read during my holidays! Thank you for sharing! 😀
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Thank you, Annika.
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Let me know when you get to it, Annika, so hope you enjoy it. X
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I will do and sure I will enjoy it! Congratulations on this wonderful review! xx
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Thanks for the reblog. X
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You’re very welcome!
Hugz on owl wings! @v@ ❤
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