Blog Tour: Boomerville at Ballymegille by Caroline James

Boomerville is back! 

Join Hattie and Jo as they head to Southern Ireland to open Boomerville Manor, a holiday retreat for guests of ‘a certain age’. There’s Irish craic and shenanigans aplenty for the colourful cast of characters as everyone gathers for the grand opening.

Meet Melissa, an ex-cabaret singer running from her abusive husband, and Bill, a bachelor bullied from beyond the grave by the ghostly voice of his mother. Along with local bobby Harry the Helmet, ageing aquatic team the Boomerville Babes, eccentric artist Lucinda Gray, and heartthrob Finbar Murphy, they gather in Ireland and the fun begins. But murder is in the air and there’s mischief afoot. Will the residents get more than they bargained for at Boomerville?

Set in the beautiful Irish countryside, ‘Boomerville at Ballymegille’ is a heart-warming story of friendship, fears and new beginnings.

Review

Boomerville at Ballymegille is the follow-up to the Best Boomerville Hotel, though it stands well on its own. It starts at a funeral, somewhat overriding that the previous book's happy ending but setting up a new set of shenanigans as Jo and Hattie open a second Boomerville in an old Manor in Ireland.

Chock full of memorable characters both old and new, this a rollercoaster of laugh out loud ups and downs with more near-drownings than perhaps advisable. Along with Jo and Hattie, we follow Melissa (on the run from her physically abusive husband) and Bill (haunted by the voice of his emotionally abusive mother) as they discover a new lease of life at Boomerville, joined by a cast of eccentrics.

Though many events are played for laughs, this book also tackles a few more complex subjects - abuse, addiction, and especially loss. While there are happy endings in store, we are reminded that the only way a story truly ends is with death - and life goes on for everyone else. 

Sometimes hilarious, sometimes ridiculous - in the end I found Boomerville at Ballymegille good fun.

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher via Rachel's Random Resources; all opinions are my own

Purchase Links
UK – https://www.amazon.co.uk/Boomerville-Ballymegille-Feel-good-heartwarming-perfect-ebook/dp/B08GTZD7GG   
US - https://www.amazon.com/Boomerville-Ballymegille-Feel-good-heartwarming-perfect-ebook/dp/B08GTZD7GG

About the author:

Best-selling author of women’s fiction, Caroline James has owned and run businesses encompassing all aspects of the hospitality industry, a subject that often features in her novels. She is based in the UK but has a great fondness for travel and escapes whenever she can. 

A public speaker, which includes talks and lectures on cruise ships world-wide, Caroline is also a consultant and food writer. She is a member of the Romantic Novelist’s Association, the Society of Women’s Writer’s & Journalists and the Society of Authors and writes articles and short stories, contributing to many publications. Caroline also runs writing workshops. 

In her spare time, Caroline can be found walking up a mountain with her two Westie dogs, sipping raspberry gin or relaxing with her head in a book and hand in a box of chocolates.

Books by Caroline James:
Hattie Goes to Hollywood
The Best Boomerville Hotel
Coffee Tea the Gypsy & Me
Coffee Tea the Chef & Me
Coffee Tea the Caribbean & Me
Jungle Rock

Contact:
www.carolinejamesauthor.co.uk
Twitter: @CarolineJames12
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