Today is my stop on the Blog Tour for this heartwarming and uplifting new release from Eliza J. Scott. Thank you to Rachel's Random Resources for inviting me to join the tour, and for my copy of the ebook in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.
Book Description
Jemima Dewberry wears her heart on her sleeve. Her weakness for bad boys, coupled with her track record for making bad decisions has led to endless heartbreak. The only trouble is, she can’t seem to kick the habit.
On top of that, her “dream” job at Yorkshire Portions magazine hasn’t turned out to be what she’d hoped, and she seems to have developed the knack of annoying her boss without even trying. It doesn’t help that the new girl seems to have taken an instant dislike to her. All that’s keeping her there are her best friends Anna-Lisa and Aidey, who have picked up the pieces of her shattered heart more times than they care to remember.
When Jemima’s latest boyfriend turns out to be no better than the rest, the hurt and humiliation is almost unbearable. She declares she’s finally through with love, and swears off men for life. But when charismatic Caspar De Verre walks into the office with his dangerous good looks and mesmerising smile, she’s utterly captivated, and her promises to Anna-Lisa and Aidey not to let her heart rule her head are soon forgotten.
But is Caspar all he seems? Anna-Lisa and Aidey have their doubts. And Herbert, the happy-go-lucky black Labrador Jemima’s looking after, doesn’t seem to like him either.
As Jemima falls for Caspar’s charms she finds herself being forced to confront the struggle between her head and her heart. But which one will prove the most powerful?
And will Jemima get the happy-ever-after she so desperately craves?
My Review
Jemima Dewberry (or Mim to her friends) works at Yorkshire Portions magazine. Mim thought it would be her dream job but that hasn't been the case as she seems to not get on with her boss. Things get worse at work with the new recruit Honey, taking a huge dislike to Mim too and starts to make life difficult for her. Mim does have some amazing work friends, Anna-Lisa and Aidey, who has always been there for her picking up the pieces after each heartbreak.
Mim does have a habit of falling for the wrong guy every time and it always ends badly. So with the help of her friends has decided that she does not need a man and is just going to focus on her career.
That is until the incredibly handsome new addition at work catches her eye.
Casper De Verre is the new addition, with his handsome good looks and a winning smile he soon bowls over Mim.
Mim is keen to get to know Casper better and when he offers her a lift home from work she jumps at the chance.
Aidey and Anna-Lisa are worried about Mim and feel like this could end badly with Casper as there is something about him that worries them. They are not the only ones as Herbert, Mims beloved black Labrador does not like him either.
Casper sweeps Mim of her feet and boosts her confidence, but is he too good to be true. Things come to a head when he asks Mim for favour and she has a big decision to make. Will she go with her heart or head and is she about to get her heartbroken again.
Will Mim ever find her one true love.
This is an absolutely fantastic read that had me completely absorbed from beginning to end.
Set in the beautiful area Yorkshire, and with some areas people may recognise, this is the beginning of another wonderful series from Eliza J. Scott.
The writing style flows well making this a delightful easy read.
This book is full of lots of different characters, not all of them are likeable but they do all add to the story.
I found Mim a really interesting character to read about. She has not had a good history with men and has always had her heart broken. This is something that comes from her childhood and watching her mum act around different men. This is why her friends are such a big support to her. It is great to see her confidence grow as the story unfolds.
Aidey and Anna-Lisa are the best friends a girl could ask for. They are always there for Mim even whey they have their own issues. I am hoping we get to see more of them as the series progresses.
Casper De Verre at first sounds like a wonderful man and you can see why Mim is attracted to him. I found that my opinion of him changed quickly as the story moved forward though. I also had an instant dislike for the bosses at the Yorkshire Portion.
The storyline in this book is really uplifting and really focuses on friendship, and solidarity. It is one I couldn't put down and I am already excited to read more from the series.
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About the Author
Eliza is proud to be a member of the RNA. She lives in a 17th-century cottage in a village in the North Yorkshire Moors with her husband, their two daughters and two mischievous black Labradors. When she’s not writing, she can usually be found with her nose in a book/glued to her Kindle or working in her garden, fighting a losing battle against the weeds.
When she's not reading or gardening, Eliza also enjoys bracing walks in the countryside, rounded off by a visit to a teashop where she can indulge in another two of her favourite things: tea and cake.
Her biggest weakness is ginger biscuits dunked in tea.
Eliza is inspired by her beautiful surroundings and loves to write heartwarming romance stories with relatable female characters. She enjoys exploring the dynamics of female friendship, with a key feature of her books being how women pull together and support one another when things get tough.
Eliza's novels will always have happy endings.
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