BOOKS | RETURN TO BLUEBELL HILL BY REBECCA PUGH

Who knew we had so many talented bloggers in the midst? Well, I knew we did because everyone showcases their writing talent on their blogs but to turn their writing into books and not have a major publishing deal behind them like the huge bloggers - I have so much respect and admiration for them,

One such blogger is Rebecca Pugh, the lovely lady behind Becca's Books (and one of the loveliest people on Twitter too!). A book blogger herself, her love for the written word is evident and she sure shows this in her debut novel, Return To Bluebell Hill,  published by Carina UK. 

Return To Bluebell Hill - Rebecca Pugh

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Jessica Adams never truly felt at home. Her parents were medical professionals and never at home and instead she was left in the company of Esme, the nanny/housekeeper and pretty much everything else around the house. Everyone thought living in Bluebell House was such a happy experience but there were cracks in the facade and Jessica got out of there as soon as she could, off to London - without a single look back.

Now Jessica finally has to face up to her fears and make her way back to Bluebell Hill and in particular, Bluebell House. She has to face up to her responsibilities and clear the house out after her parents untimely death. She is adamant she wants to sell and get back to London as soon as she can - but will days spent with Esme and a budding romance with hunky gardener Rueben persuade her that Bluebell House is her home? It remains to be seen.

Let me say - I loved Jessica's character. I did feel a little anger at her over the way she apparently treated her parents - leaving without a goodbye, changing her number and never speaking to them again - but as the story wore on, it was made clear why she had to do what she did and the anger soon dissipated. I loved Esme - she seemed to carry the weight of the past on her shoulders , carrying secrets that are soon brought to the forefront and cause an untold amount of messiness and heartache.

Rueben was an interesting character - from his first few moments with Jessica on the train where she tells him she is going to Cornwall and then to his surprise at finding her in Bluebell Hill - it soon becomes clear that he has fallen hard. But with Jessica adamant that she will only be staying long as it takes to tie up loose ends - is he going to get his heart broken?

This is a perfect summer read if you like a little bit of romance and a touch of intrigue - why does Jessica resent her parents so much? What secrets does Bluebell House hold? I would recommend this to everyone and I am looking forwards to reading any new material from Rebecca Pugh,