I was thrilled and fortunate to be a beta reader for this book, so there was no way I would turn down the chance to review it for the blog tour. Kim Adams may be a self-published author, but she never stops working. The passion that she puts into every aspect of her publishing process is impressive, and I loved making my tiny contribution. If you would like to read my review of the first book in this series, you can follow this link: Love Lindisfarne. However, don’t worry if you haven’t read the first book; this one can absolutely be enjoyed as a standalone.
I’m grateful to Rachel Gilbey of Rachel’s Random Resources for the blog tour invite and to Boldwood Books for providing my digital review copy via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. You can read my thoughts below.
Synopsis
Take a spring to summer trip to magical Northumberland and find love and laughter in this feel-good novel, which will transport you to the iconic island of Lindisfarne and beyond…
Ellie, and Zen with the coffee-bean eyes, met at Christmas when she came to Northumberland to look after rescue animals. They are taking their first tentative steps into a love-at-first-sight relationship and all in their spring garden should be wonderful.
When Lady Grace becomes ill, life at the castle changes overnight, and not for the better. The new custodian and his fiancée have plans, and the islanders are far from happy. When the filming of a reality show means the animals must move out of their yard due to the Queen of the Castle production company taking over, it’s the final straw.
Amongst all the drama, Love Beyond Lindisfarne is a story of love, intergenerational friendships, camaraderie, and oodles of the warmth and humour found in this very special corner of the world.
What readers said about Love Lindisfarne…
‘A fantastic read, both moving and hilarious, I wish I could give it more stars.’
‘Absolutely loved every word of this book, didn’t want it to end.’
‘A big warm Northumberland hug of a book.’
‘Can’t wait for the next one – it should be made into a film!’
*Love Lindisfarne featured as one of the highest-rated romcom books on Amazon*
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Review
I was delighted to read this book as I adored the first instalment from this self-published author. A brave step to take, but I’m seeing more and more authors follow this path. Of course, I have also seen self-published authors finally land a publishing deal.
When we last visited Lindisfarne, the residents were all happy and looking forward to their bright futures. All of that changes when Lady Grace is taken ill and a familiar face steps in as custodian during her recovery. Worse still, for Ellie and Zen, that custodian brings his tiresome fiancé with him and all that the islanders hold dear is soon in jeopardy.
Being back on Lindisfarne was a total delight, and I was soon in my element catching up with the Islanders, whom I quickly grew fond of on my last visit. There was even a visit from the friends that Ellie had when she was in London, and their presence helped to create the element that is ‘beyond Lindisfarne’.
Kim has written a veritable love letter to the Northeast, and I was thrilled to visit some of the places that I discovered through my childhood and my interest in Vikings. This book boasts the perfect balance between fiction and fact, as the research is woven into the narrative.
The way the familiar faces from the first book pop up is perfectly handled, and I loved catching up with them all. Once again, the animals feature heavily in the story, and I adored learning more about their lives and the impact of the reality TV show on their daily routines.
The characters are well-developed, and the story is filled with warmth and a sense of community. The islanders and visitors are united by their dislike of the new management at the castle and the direction that their beloved Island is heading. Highly recommended, this is a definite treat of a book.
Author Bio
Kimberley Adams released her debut novel, Love Lindisfarne in Autumn of last year. The book, a romantic comedy, is set in her beloved Northumberland and is a heartwarming tale of love and friendship on the small tidal island of Holy Island. Kim was stunned by the way the book took off in the busy Christmas book market and it became one of the highest rated of its genre on Amazon and gained Kim a lot of new friends! Kim hadn’t thought about writing a sequel but demand was there and so Love Beyond Lindisfarne was born. The book features all the favourite characters but can be read as a standalone. Kim’s Lindisfarne books share a special feature as Kim engages with a local artist and between them, they create the covers to match a scene within the book. Kim is also to be published traditionally by Farrago in April 24 in The Book of Witty Women. This was as a result of her being a finalist in the Comedy Women in Print Prize and her story, Go Your Own Way, is a comedy set on urban Tyneside and introduces two of her favourite characters, Donna and her nana Mary!
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