I am thrilled to be a part of the blog tour for New Beginnings at Roseford Hall by Fay Keenan on behalf of Rachel’s Random Resources. Thanks to both Rachel and Boldwood Books for my gifted copy of the book to take part today.
Life in London has lost its sparkle for Stella Simpson.
So when she gets the opportunity to escape to the country for a year, it seems too good a chance to miss. In the beautiful Somerset countryside, the majestic Roseford Hall has been painstakingly restored and is now ready for its grand opening. And as the writer in residence, Stella gets to see it all – from the rowdy resident peacocks, the hidden secrets of the Hall, to befriending the Lord of the Manor himself.
At the other end of Roseford, single father, Chris Charlton is facing his own refurbishment woes. Rocked by a tragedy two years previously, his plans for crumbling Victorian wreck Halstead House are as stuck as he is.
As Roseford Hall prepares to welcome a new era, and Halsted House’s future is under threat, Chris and Stella find themselves drawn to one another. Can they finally leave their pasts behind, and will Chris and Stella be able to embrace their new beginnings together – or apart…
The first book in a new series. This is an enchanting book that introduces us to Stella. She is staring a new adventure in her life, away from London in the beautiful countryside of Somerset,with her dog, Fitz. She has a new job as Writer in Residence at the newly renovated Roseford Hall. As she settles into her new role and life, we are introduced to the village and her new life alongside her.
From the secrets of the Hall to noisy resident peacocks, this delightful tale entertained me throughout. Stella’s first impression of her landlord, Chris, is not a favourable one. He is attempting to try to deal with having to bring his son up alone after a tragic event We see him struggling to break his own barriers down that he built against his family and friends and to stop punishing himself because of events in his past. Stella just gets his issues and finds herself totally changing the way she thought of him.
Fay Keenan’s characters are complex ones that immersed me totally in their lives. The romance grows so realistically that I was almost convinced they were real people! She deals with the sensitive themes of loss and grief really well, which makes for an emotional and heartwarming read. A fabulous romcom with heart and plenty of it.
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Fay Keenan is the author of the bestselling Little Somerby series of novels. She has led writing workshops with Bristol University and has been a visiting speaker in schools. She is a full-time teacher and lives in Somerset.
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