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October 2015, Bookouture, 320 pages, Ebook, Review copy from NetGalley
Content: moderate amount of adult romance, possible occasional language (can't quite remember), lots of humour,
Summary from Bookouture
Love is an open door…except when it keeps slamming in your face
Hopeless romantic Milly Rose has had her fair share of
heartbreak. Obsessed with all things Disney, she refuses to give up on
finding her Prince Charming – he’s out there somewhere, isn’t he?
When Milly is given a job to investigate the origins of a historical
building in the village of Clover’s Rest, she’s not sure what to expect.
What she discovers takes her breath away – a beautiful real life
Cinderella castle, complete with turrets, a magnificent drawbridge AND a
very handsome owner…Cameron Heartstone.
As Milly and Cameron begin to unearth the secrets of Clover Castle,
they can’t ignore the intense chemistry building between them. But
they’ve both been hurt badly before. Can they take a big leap of faith
and find their own happily-ever-after?
Nayu's thoughts
This
book has to be read to be believed, a bit like Beauty and the Beast,
there's a castle with turrets and a unique community! Romance aside
(which does get a bit heated, and there were several places where I
blushed a lot), it's a light read. As a lover of Hello Kitty, all
things cute (often Japanese but does include Disney) I had to find
out what Milly was like as a person, and why she stuck around so long
at the castle when Cameron clearly didn't want her there (initially.
Naturally that changes). She is persistent, and her upbeat view on
life reminds me of myself, which makes me smile. Although I wouldn't
have done half of what she did!
There
are plenty of hilarious moments, sometimes because Milly is a bit too
gung ho, sometimes accidental. The villagers
as I've already mentioned are unique. That festival thing – there
are no words for what it's all about! The only hint I give about it
is that I blushed a lot. It's funny how the villagers are so keen to
get Milly together with Cameron – just like the enchanted people
turned objects in the Disney version of Beauty and the Beast, which
is totally what this is based loosely on. There are sweet moments
which made me teary eyed, and I'm already excited for the next time I
read this. Go check it out!
Find out more on Holly's website.
Suggested read
For more fairytale magic check out a Beauty and the Beast retelling: Masque by W R Gingell (Fantasy, Fairytale, 10E/10E)
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