Edie Browne’s Cottage by the Sea
Those who don’t jump will never fly…
Hurtling through the sky
was supposed to be Edie Browne’s flight of independence. But when she falls
head over champagne bucket while celebrating her successful landing, her life
is changed in an instant.
But starting over has its benefits, and as Edie relearns the basics under the watchful eye of her Aunty Josie and an entire Cornish village of new friends and neighbours, she finds love and joy she never could have imagined in the unlikeliest of places…
But starting over has its benefits, and as Edie relearns the basics under the watchful eye of her Aunty Josie and an entire Cornish village of new friends and neighbours, she finds love and joy she never could have imagined in the unlikeliest of places…
Come home to St Aidan
and Periwinkle Cottage for a romance full of love, laughter and friends for
life!
I am eternally grateful for that one-day last summer when I checked out a Jane Linfoot book from the library and opened a brand-new world of wonderful books by this incredible author. From that initial book loan, I quickly devoured every other book I could get my hands on. To say I’m a fan is an understatement. When I got a top-secret email from the lovely Rachel at Rach’s Random Resources, asking if I’d like to be on the book tour for Jane's new book – I don’t think I could reply quick enough!!
My Review:
I was very excited to read that
Edie Browne's Cottage by the Sea was set in St Aiden (if you are a fan of Jane’s
work you will share that excitement!) If I could live in St Aiden I would, no
doubt. I knew it would be a great trip back to a community that has already
given us so many adventures and I couldn’t wait to see what was in store for
Edie Browne.
It was comforting to get started, back in the
safe hands of Jane – who has a wonderful writing style. She writes stories with
great heart, with an abundance of humour yet with moments of great sensitivity,
of course you have glorious, uplifting romance but also strong stories of
friendship, community and of the compassion of others when you are in need.
I thought the inclusion of each ‘epic achievement’ was inspired. I don’t want to give away too much, but I loved seeing what Edie Browne managed next. I enjoyed her progression throughout the book, and it made me consider that what may be epic is to one person is totally different to another.
Life had dealt Edie a massive blow and she must spend time ‘starting over’- a huge step forward in doing this is going to stay with her Aunt Josie in St Aiden. Her Aunt also reaps the benefit of having Edie around, so its a mutually beneficial arrangement.
I thought the inclusion of each ‘epic achievement’ was inspired. I don’t want to give away too much, but I loved seeing what Edie Browne managed next. I enjoyed her progression throughout the book, and it made me consider that what may be epic is to one person is totally different to another.
Life had dealt Edie a massive blow and she must spend time ‘starting over’- a huge step forward in doing this is going to stay with her Aunt Josie in St Aiden. Her Aunt also reaps the benefit of having Edie around, so its a mutually beneficial arrangement.
Having previous experience with St Aiden I already knew how
amazing the people who live there are but yet again we discover that no matter what
Edie and Josie try to do to distance themselves, the locals are a gorgeous
bunch that are kind, caring, full of fun and most of all take the two ladies
into their hearts instantly. It is their
support that really helps Edie progress and make great inroads into getting
back to her normal self.
I was a fan of Barney from the moment we were introduced.
What a cool guy – to let things progress naturally, be a source of support and
understanding and for being a great role model for young Cam.
Edie’s
relationship with Cam is EVERYTHING. It was gorgeous to read the two of them together, funny, cute and
so simple, with all that she has been through to meet a 6-year-old that is on
her level is just one of the perfect elements to this story. Jane gave us a
relationship that goes above and beyond the others.
I adored everything this book is and what it stands for –
acceptance, perseverance, following your heart and being true to yourself. I
love how Jane combines the highs and lows of their journey; one moment I was
laughing, the next feeling quite emotional. Well written characters who you fall in love
with, root for and would love to meet again.
I cannot recommend this book enough, a heart-warming treat
that will have you smiling throughout and for days after. Take a trip to St Aiden
this summer, you’ll love it there.
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About the Author:
Jane Linfoot is a best selling author, who lives in a muddy cottage, up a steep hill in Derbyshire, with her family, their pets, and an astonishing number of spiders. Although she loves seeing cow noses over the garden wall, she’s happy she can walk to a supermarket.
Jane grew up in North Yorkshire where she
spent a lot of her childhood avoiding horizontal gales blowing off the sea, and
wrote her first book by accident, while working as an architect, and renovating
country houses. While she loves to write feelgood books that let readers
escape, she’s always surprised to hear her stories make people laugh, admits to
(occasionally) crying as she writes, and credits her characters for creating
their own story lines.
Jane’s garden would be less brambly if she
wasn’t on Facebook and Twitter so often. On days when she wants to be really
scared, she rides a tandem.
Her latest books include a series of stand
alone novels, based around a seaside wedding shop in Cornwall. Cupcakes and
Confetti – The Little Wedding Shop by the Sea, Sequins and Snowflakes –
Christmas at the Little Wedding Shop, and Bunting and Bouquets – Summer at the
Little Wedding Shop, and most recently, The Little Cornish Kitchen. These are
all published by Harper Impulse, an imprint of Harper Collins.
Follow Jane on Twitter @janelinfoot, or find her on her Author Page Facebook or her Personal Page Facebook. She’s also on Instagram, and
has lots of Pinterest boards relating to her novels.
