I am delighted to feature the second in Kate Hewitt’s Starr Fall series. Playing for Keeps in Starr’s Fall was published by Boldwood Books on March 21st.
Spring is in the air in
Starr’s Fall, and for two people, love may be just a roll of the dice away…
As
the frozen earth gives way to the first spring crocuses, pushing their way into
the warmer air, Maggie arrives in Starr’s Fall. She’s looking for a new start,
with her lovable but painfully shy teenaged son in tow.
It feels like the odds
are against her, but she’s determined to come out winning this time, and to
fulfil her dream of opening up a board game café. But not everything’s a game,
and when she finds herself attracted to a man who’s known as a different sort
of player, she worries she’s setting herself up to lose.
Zach is funny,
surprisingly geeky, and, most importantly, bonds with her son. But Zachis also
drop-dead gorgeous, has a reputation around town, and is also ten years younger
than her.
When he asks her out on a date, Maggie is totally thrown. She can’t
deny she’s attracted to him. But is she ready to risk her heart with another
roll of the dice?
A totally gorgeous, unmissable, small town romance, perfect
for fans of the Gilmore Girls andVirgin River, from million-copy bestselling
author, Kate Hewitt.
My Thoughts
This was a delightful read with some interesting characters and a small town setting which welcomes you in. Maggie is putting the needs of her teenage son, Ben, first and foremost and has moved from her fashionable and modern mansion to open a board games shop in Starr’s Fall. Both Maggie and Ben are dealing with trauma from the past few years and Maggie is coming to terms with the death of her husband a year ago. Ben is a withdrawn young boy with awkward social skills and in many ways, both Mother and son just want to hide away from people they don’t know. You witness Maggie take her courage in her hands and force herself to mix and to seek out new opportunities in Starr’s Fall.
When Maggie meets Zach, she finds herself attracted to him but wary of getting to know him. You discover that there may be misconceptions about him amongst the town’s folk and that there is more to him than her first impression. I found this to be an enjoyable read with few surprising moments. The small town feel underlined the community and there are some interesting characters waiting in the wings for future stories, I am sure.
In short: new starts and new romances
About the Author
Kate Hewitt is the author of many novels of both historical
and contemporary fiction. Her novels have been called ‘unputdownable’ and ‘the
most emotional book I have ever read’ by readers.
An American ex-patfor many
years, she now lives in New Jersey with her husband, two of her five children
(the others are scattered across the globe!), and their two Golden Retrievers.
Join her newsletter to receive updates and giveaways, or be part of her
Facebook groups Kate’s Reads, to discuss all manner of books. (Links can be
found on her website.
Her latest releases are The Girl Who Risked it All, a WW2
novel based on the true story of the doomed refugee ship the St Louis, The
Midnight Hour, the second in her dystopianseries Lost Lake, and Playing for
Keeps in Starr’s Fall, the second standalone in her new heartwarming series
inspired by the Gilmore Girls. There’s something for everyone so do check them
all out, and be in touch as Kate loves to hear from readers. You can discuss
Kate’s books as well as others on her private Facebook group, Kate’s Reads or
read her thoughts on Substack.
Thanks to Kate Hewitt, Boldwood Books and Rachel of Rachel’s Random Resources for a copy of the book and a place on the tour.
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