The Cottage at Brambleton Hall
What if your best friend wanted your new life too?
Sammy
Jenkins only comes to Brambleton because her best friend Chloe needs a
favour. Again.
One
shift serving canapés at a North Devon country mansion. Then it’s back to
mounting bills and a life that's going nowhere. Except the owner of the estate
sees something in her.
Suddenly,
Sammy is being offered a full-time job as housekeeper, complete with a cottage
of her own. It’s more than she ever dreamed of, even if Chloe thinks it should
all have been hers.
But
settling into life at Brambleton Hall isn't easy. Magnus, the butler, demands
perfection. And Nate, the handsome, reserved gardener, gives nothing away.
Somehow, though, Sammy is making it work. She has a home that's just for her, a
job she’s good at and Nate might not be quite as distant as he first seemed.
Then
Chloe comes to stay.
And while Sammy understands the rules that keep Brambleton Hall running
smoothly, Chloe doesn’t see why any should apply to her…
My Review:
The Cottage at Brambleton Hall drew me in with a cute cover and interesting synopsis. The exceptional attention to detail, well-written characters, and multiple themes woven throughout the book kept me engaged. I loved meeting Sammy and watching her grow within both the Brambleton community and the mansion where she now works.
I enjoyed following Sammy as she navigated life within Brambleton Hall. As she's learning the rules within the mansion, Sammy's friend Chloe intentionally breaks the rules whether from afar or upon her visit. Their relationship is not healthy and causes more than one raised eyebrow throughout the book (both from characters within and from the reader).
Filled with imperfect moments, devious characters, and a lot of learning and teaching moments, I found Sammy resonated with me. I, too, like to talk, ask questions, learn more about things that maybe others might find intrusive (childhood, their life, likes, dislikes, wants, etc.) if the person is closed up. Sammy continues trying to get to know her new coworkers as she settles into Brambleton Hall.
I couldn't put this book down.
I was provided with a copy of this book. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
My Rating:
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Meet the Author:
Hi!
I’m Debbie. Once upon a time, I was a perfectly respectable London professional
– a chartered accountant with a law degree, a Blackberry (remember those?), and
too many sensible shoes. Then common sense prevailed, romance called, and I
swapped London’s Zone One for Devon’s Zero Signal. I still wonder if leaving
the City was brave or simply plot research taken to a reckless extreme.
Currently
my “head office” is a polytunnel: no Wi-Fi, but plenty of fresh air and
flourishing tomatoes. The plants photosynthesise while I draft havoc;
technically off-grid, creatively on fire.
Meanwhile,
the dogs run the editorial obstruction department. They possess zero publishing
experience yet veto scenes with a single raised paw. Oh, and their union
insists on edible compensation only.
These
days, I know the real price of life’s essentials: a good haircut, a great
friend, and the joy of a proper night’s sleep. I write love stories for
grown-ups – warm, witty, stuffed with second chances and the kind of
relationships where affection and exasperation create irresistible chemistry –
for better for worse.
Think
of my indie “publishing house” as one woman, no award-strewn empire, no
two-legged staff – just me, two obstinate dogs, and a biscuit budget.
I’ve
tried not writing. It didn’t go very well. So I need readers. Not many, just
the excellent sort who laugh in the right places. I hope you’ll be one of them.
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