I'm absolutely delighted to be taking part in the Rachel's Random Resources blog tour for Summertime at the Cornish Confetti Agency by Daisy James. Read on to find out about the book and scroll down for my review.
It’s
Summertime at The Cornish Confetti Agency!
When
Lexie Harrington is asked to co-ordinate Kat and Dylan’s ‘English
village fête’ wedding, she’s determined that this time
everything will go according to her carefully laid plans; no ice
bucket challenges, no whoopee cushions, and absolutely no googly eyes
attached to everything in sight!
With
gorgeous journalist-cum-wedding columnist Theo Barker to offer a
helping hand, Lexie is optimistic that she can deliver the fairy tale
wedding her clients have always dreamed of…. until the best man
Noah is targeted by a loose hosepipe, the wedding rings go
walk-about, and his beloved scarlet Porsche takes on a distinctly
unpleasant aroma.
Can
Lexie and Theo uncover what’s behind the mysterious goings on, or
will the Cornish Confetti Agency be forced to close its doors to the
future brides and grooms of glorious Cornwall?
What did I think?
I seem to make a habit of reading Daisy James books mid-series, but they're so easy to read that you can always catch up with the characters' histories and fully enjoy the fabulous story. Summertime at the Cornish Confetti Agency is the second book in the Cornish Confetti Agency series and it can definitely be read as a standalone. I haven't read the first book in the series but Daisy James paints a multi-coloured picture of events in the first book to ensure that readers picking up a book mid-series are not disadvantaged.
After losing her job, Lexie is looking after the Cornish Confetti Agency while its owner is away. The first wedding didn't quite go to plan so Lexie is hoping to redeem herself by making sure that the village fete wedding she's planning for the vicar's daughter goes without a hitch. Of course, some things are out of Lexie's control and when someone starts playing pranks on the best man, Lexie needs to identify the culprit before the wedding is ruined.
I think I put on a few pounds when reading this as Daisy James describes all of the mouthwatering cakes and pastries made by Scarlet, the local baker. Daisy James has a real talent for describing sweet treats in the most delicious way; I was almost drooling at the thought of biting into a freshly baked croissant and experiencing the scrumptious flaky buttery pastry. Daisy's delectable words describe the sights, sounds and smells so vividly that they leave little to the imagination and if you're really lucky you'll experience the most amazing smell hallucinations, like I did.
I also have to mention the magical sleep fairies that Daisy James introduced me to in this book; the thought of chasing the sleep fairies when you're unable to sleep or being captured by them as you drift off is perfectly delightful. I love this idea; saying that you've been chasing the sleep fairies is much better than simply saying you couldn't sleep - what beautiful unforgettable words from Daisy.
With a sprinkling of mystery and a dollop of romance, Summertime at the Cornish Confetti Agency is a fabulously entertaining book. Daisy James writes with such exuberance and charm that you feel enveloped in the book as if it's a huge hug. Summertime at the Cornish Confetti Agency is my favourite Daisy James book so far and I plan to read the first book in the series while I wait for the next fabulously festive instalment.
I chose to read an ARC and this is my honest and unbiased opinion.
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About the author:
Daisy
James loves writing stories with strong heroines and swift-flowing
plotlines. She especially likes to create sunshine-filled settings in
exotic locations - the Caribbean, Tuscany, Cornwall, Provence - so
she can spend her time envisioning her characters enjoying the
fabulous scenery and sampling the local food and drink.
When
not scribbling away in her peppermint-and-green summerhouse (garden
shed), she spends her time sifting flour and sprinkling sugar and
edible glitter. She loves gossiping with friends over a glass of
something fizzy or indulging in a spot of afternoon tea - china
plates and teacups are a must.
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