Blog Blitz: The Girl of Lost Petals and Possibilities by Laura Briggs (with international giveaway!)

On holiday in Egypt with Sidney and Dean, young writer Maisie is—in her mind—on top of the world. Her long-labored manuscript is finally going to be published, she and Sidney are deeply in love, and the future looks bright on every level.

In one moment, however, it all changes. Tragedy leads to overwhelming loss that Maisie can't even begin to process. As the world itself turns upside down, there's no solace for Maisie from the growing sense that her wonderful future is finished. 

No dream about to come true. No certainties of new chances in life.

No Sidney.

Even if the first two did not break her, the last one is determined to. It's up to Maisie to find her strength and determination to find a new future, even if—unthinkably—it may be nothing like the one she dreamed of.

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Review

"There are no new beginnings in a story without endings."

Maisie Clark reached her happy ending at the end of A Little Hotel in Cornwell. However, life doesn't quite end that neatly and Maisie must learn to cope when her dreams seem to go up in smoke and the entire world turns upside down.

This isn't a romance, it's a comfort book about keeping going in the most unlikely and bleak of circumstances. Even so, there are moments of community and hope. The vicar's housekeeper continues to bake inedible treats. The hotel staff rally around Maisie and around each other. Maisie's kindness and perseverance continue when it seems easier to give up. It doesn't exactly have a happy ending - that would almost defeat the point - but it does have a serene one, with hope for the future and a full five-book series to get there.

I was initially wary when I found out that the 'first book in a new series' was a sequel series, but while there are references to and many characters from previous books, I found it easy to jump in. If you're looking for something sweet but maybe a little sad, something that reflects the tumultous times we live in, give this book a go.

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

Author Bio
Laura Briggs is the author of several feel-good romance reads, including the Top 100 Amazon UK seller 'A Wedding in Cornwall'. She has a fondness for vintage style dresses (especially ones with polka dots), and reads everything from Jane Austen to modern day mysteries. When she's not writing, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, caring for her pets, gardening, and seeing the occasional movie or play.

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