Joining the blog tour for Emily Harvale’s Chasing Moonbeams in Merriment Bay, I am delighted to share my review.
The blurb:
Cat has found true happiness in Merriment Bay. Will a discovery in Devon Villa change that?
Cat Devon is finally with the love of her life – and she couldn’t be happier about that. But discovering the identity of her real dad and the fact she has two half-brothers was a shock. Getting to know her new family is now a priority.
Kyra Devon is only eighteen, but she’s more mature than her mum in many ways and is coping far better with everything that’s happened. Kyra knows what she wants and unlike Cat, she’s not going to let opportunities slip away.
Mary Devon has regained her daughter and her granddaughter, but she’s grieving for her mother, and also for the loss of the love she thought she’d found. Putting on a brave face may not be the best way for Mary to get over it.
When a long-lost painting called Moonbeams Kiss is discovered in a hidden cellar beneath the floorboards in Devon Villa, a story of love, loss and treachery unfolds, bringing with it repercussions for each of the Devon women.
This is Book Two in Emily Harvale’s Merriment Bay series which is interconnected to her Wyntersleap series. Each series can be read alone, but several characters appear in both series.
My review:
This is the first in this series I have read, and it took me a while to get to know all of the characters and their connections. I felt a little as if I had entered in the middle of the action, and needed to catch up. However, that didn’t last; I soon got to know and like the Devon family, their loves and associates. There is a good mix of characters across the age spectrum, and all have their own story (though not all are explored in this book).
The secret in the cellar grabbed my attention, and I liked this development, and the ramifications of it. I also liked the possible love interest it brought about for one of the younger Devons. But I’ll have to read on in the series to find out how that turns out.
Overall, this books felt like a favourite soap, where the characters welcomed me into their lives for a while and provided a lovely bit of escapism, at these uncertain times.
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About the author:
Emily Harvale writes novels, novellas and short stories about friendship, family and falling in love. She loves a happy ending but knows that life doesn’t always go to plan. Her stories are sure to bring a smile to your face and a warmth to your heart.
Emily loves to connect with her readers and has a readers’ group in which many have become good friends. To catch up with Emily, find out about the group, or connect with her on social media, go to her website.
Having lived and worked in London for several years, Emily returned to her home town of Hastings where she now writes full-time. She’s a member of the SoA and the RWA, an Amazon bestseller and a Kindle All Star. When not writing, she can be found enjoying the stunning East Sussex coast and countryside, or in a wine bar with friends, discussing life, love and the latest TV shows. Chocolate cake is often eaten. She dislikes housework almost as much as she dislikes anchovies – and will do anything to avoid both. Emily has two mischievous rescue cats that like to sprawl across her keyboard, regardless of whether Emily is typing on it, or not.
Thank you for the great read, Emily, and thanks also to Rachel of Rachel’s Random Resources, for the advance copy of the book. My reviews are added to Goodreads and Amazon UK. xx
