Book Description:
Three generations. One summer that will change everything.
Growing up in Lake Summers, Jenna and her mother Sweet were known as the bluebell girls. Jenna was carefree, always running barefoot through their wildflower garden, and no one expected her to live in their little lake house in the Adirondack Mountains forever. But when Sweet’s health declines Jenna must return from her life near New York, and with her own daughter Sophie in tow, their family home comes to life again.
Away from the stress of her recent divorce, Jenna finds comfort in lazy afternoons along the water and long nights watching Sweet tell Sophie stories about her long-lost loves. And when she meets Sweet’s new next-door neighbour Troy, she recognizes him instantly as the boy with whom she shared her first kiss.
Seeing Troy reminds Jenna of just how reckless she once was, but as their feelings resurface, so do the secrets they hide about a tragedy in their past. And with Sweet and Sophie closer than ever before, Jenna is forced to make a choice: will she flee again, or is she finally brave enough to be honest with Troy and settle down in Lake Summers forever?
An unforgettable romance that will whisk you away to the sunny shores of Lake Summers. Perfect for fans of Carolyn Brown, Debbie Macomber, Mary Alice Monroe and anyone who’s ever dreamed of rekindling a long-lost love.
BLOG TOUR REVIEW
Review for 'The Bluebell Girls' by Barbara Josselsohn.
Read and reviewed via NetGalley for Bookouture publishers and Bookouture anonymous
Publication date 25th September 2020
This is the first book that I have read by this author. It is the second book in the 'Lake Summers' series. Although this book is part of a series it can easily be read as a standalone.
I was originally drawn to this book by its intriguing and beautiful cover and interesting sounding blurb. I also wanted a change from my typical genre of crime fiction and this looked perfect. I must admit I was also biased due to the publisher being Bookouture. I have yet to read a book published by Bookouture that I haven't enjoyed. Hopefully this won't be the first... Watch this space! (Written before I started reading the book).
This novel consists of 23 chapters. The chapters are medium in length so ideal to read 'just one more chapter' before bed...OK, I know yeah right, but still just in case!
This book is written in third person perspective and the main protagonist is Jenna. I enjoy books written in third person as it let's you see the bigger picture of what's going on and you get to know more characters.
This book is based in the US 🇺🇸 .
This book is very well written with beautiful descriptions which really painted a picture. I loved how the storyline flitted from past to present to give a bigger picture so you can see how the past lead the characters to the present.
The storyline is a very easy read and heartwarming. It is nice to see how the three generations are so close and to read about their individual stories. I loved reading about Sweet's past and watching the relationships develop between Sophie and Sweet, Jenna and Chloe and Jenna and Troy. I also enjoyed meeting the other village characters who all had their own unique personalities.
All the characters were strong and I look forward to reading more of the 'Bluebell Girls' series and meeting them all again. It will be lovely to see how the individual relationships continue to develop and if anything happens between Jenna and Troy. Although the book was mainly written from Jenna's perspective it was nice to see some of the chapters were written from Troy's point of view too so you can see what he is also going through and what he is feeling.
Overall a perfect light hearted summer read about love, family and relationships.
Genres covered include Romance and family sagas.
I would recommend this book to the fans of the above as well as anyone looking for a light hearted read.
271 pages.
This book is £1.99 to purchase on kindle via Amazon which I think is an absolute bargain for this book!!!
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Author Bio:
Barbara Josselsohn is an award-winning journalist and novelist who loves crafting stories about strong protagonists facing a fork in the road. Her novels center around second chances, family relationships and, of course, romance. She is the author of the Lake Summers series set in the fictional town of Lake Summers, nestled in the Adirondacks Mountains, which includes the books The Lilac House and The Bluebell Girls. Before joining with Bookouture, she published The Last Dreamer, a women’s-fiction novel from Lake Union Publishing, along with hundreds of articles and essays in major and regional publications about family, home and relationships. She lives just north of New York City and enjoys escaping to the beach or the mountains whenever she can. Other than writing, her biggest passion is her family: husband, her three kids, and her indefatigable shih-poo!
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