A Christmas Wedding in the Cotswolds by Lucy Coleman || Review & Tour
A book blog tour from Rachel’s Random Resources.
Thank you to the author, publisher, & Rachel for providing me the information for this tour.
Book Details
A Christmas Wedding in the Cotswolds by Lucy Coleman Published by Boldwood Books on September 2, 2021
Genres: Fiction, Romance, Marriage or Divorce
Format: eBook, Paperback
Pages: 338
What could be more festive than a winter wedding in the picturesque English countryside? Join us for Christmas in the Cotswolds with the bestselling Lucy Coleman.
Imogen Tolliman and Gray Adams can’t wait to get married after getting engaged the previous year when they were stranded by snow in a blizzard. Now they are busy planning their wedding, but when the date slips six months because Gray is working on a huge film project, it seems like fate that after their snowy start, they will end up getting married at Christmas.
The couple is living in Immi’s grandfather’s picturesque lock-keeper’s cottage at the Aysbury marina in the Cotswolds, which they are renovating to become their forever family home. As well as building work, full-time jobs, and wedding planning, Immi is in charge of raising money to build a children’s playground, to celebrate the tenth anniversary of The Santa Ahoy Cruises – her grandfather Tollie’s life work.
When Gray is suddenly forced to travel abroad, Immi is left to cope with everything alone, and before long, even the best-laid plans start to wobble. When a terrible betrayal is uncovered, the whole community of Aysbury is left reeling, and Immi is left wondering if there will be a wedding after all…
Let Lucy Coleman transport you away to an unforgettable Cotswolds Christmas full of romance and laughter, friendship and family, and much-loved festive traditions. Perfect for all fans of Trisha Ashley, Holly Martin and Sue Moorcroft.
Source: Kindle Unlimited, NetGalley, Rachel's Random Resources, Received from the author or publisher for review.
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My thoughts on A Christmas Wedding in the Cotswolds
Lucy Coleman takes the reader on a delightful journey with Immi and Gray as fate conspires against them and their wedding plans.
While this book works fine as a stand-alone, I think it would be nicer to read Christmas at Lock Keeper’s Cottage first. The main characters begin their romance while snowbound in a cottage last Christmas.
The setting is beautifully described and makes me wish I could visit the area and its residents sometime soon. The book has a calming, ethereal feel to it, even though there are ups, downs, and plans are continually changing. There is an important lesson to be learned about trying to do everything yourself. We all need help sometimes and the residents of this rural area are most helpful. The community is what makes this book so special. It has a delightful small-town vibe that is hard to find in today’s busy world.
The pacing is perfect for this type of story. You need to take your time and absorb this Christmas tale at an easy, unhurried pace to get the most out of it. Some stories cannot be rushed.
I hope to read more from this author and these characters soon.
I received a copy of the book for the tour. This review is my honest, unbiased opinion.
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About Lucy Coleman
Lucy Coleman is a #1 bestselling romance writer, whose recent novels include Snowflakes over Holly Cove. She also writes under the name Linn B. Halton. She won the 2013 UK Festival of Romance: Innovation in Romantic Fiction award and lives in the Welsh Valleys.
Lucy Says:
A virtual hello from me and welcome!
I’m a storyteller, featuring heart-warming characters who will whisk you away to beautiful locations around the world.
It’s always about the feel-good factor, as isn’t everyone simply chasing the dream of a happy life with someone they love? And dreams do, often, come true but in real life, it’s seldom a case of everything instantly falling into place.
Written in first-person, you will step into someone else’s life and experience the tale through their eyes. Not just the words they say, but the thoughts whirling around inside their heads.
There comes a moment in everyone's life when something feels so right, it’s worth fighting for. I truly believe love is the key that can suddenly embolden us, and when you find your soulmate anything is possible.
I am so grateful for every single one of my readers and I sincerely hope you will discover the delights of taking a virtual holiday, from the comforts of your own sofa.
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Waves, Gina, and thank you so much for being on the tour and taking the time to read, review and for your kind words. Much appreciated!
You are most welcome, Lucy.