Boomerville at Ballymegille: Book Review

Boomerville at Ballymegille
My Rating: 4.5
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Format: eARC*
Publication Date: October 6, 2020
Author: Caroline James

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~Book Blurb~

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.

~My Thoughts~

This is a super cute book.

Though technically a sequel, I didn’t realize that until I was making this post. So this series is more of a series of interconnected novels than a strict series. Each one can be read alone, but now I want to read them all. Especially if the characters are as good in each of her books as they are in Boomerville at Ballymegille.

The characters in this really made it shine. There are honestly too many wonderful characters to name, both large and small. Some darker themes keep this book grounded while some of the characters create a lovable, light hearted fiction.

The best word I can think to describe Boomerville at Ballymegille as a whole is charming. I was charmed by the settting, by the characters, and by the story. I don’t want to give too much away, just go enjoy it for yourself.

Oh, and in case you need some additional incentive, Caroline James has added some lovable furry friends into her delightful cast of characters.

Boomerville at Ballymegille easy to read and easy to love.

~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.

*Special thanks to Caroline James and Rachel’s Random Resources providing a copy of Boomerville at Ballymegille in exchange for an honest review.