A Spirited Girl on Cornish Shores (A Little Hotel in Cornwall Book 2)
Putting
a Gothic Spin on a Modern Cornish Romance
Thank
you to Ellesea for letting me drop by and share with your readers
about my latest romance read, A Spirited Girl on Cornish Shores.
This
is the second book in my all-new series about Maisie Clark, an
aspiring author who finds herself working as a maid at a historic
Cornish hotel. Maisie has a fondness for classic Gothic novels and
the haunting poetry of Edgar Allan Poe, both of which have influenced
the manuscript she’s penning in between her day job. It helps that
her surroundings are straight out of a Daphne du Maurier novel in the
remote seaside village of Port Hewer—and that All Hallow’s Eve is
just around the corner as a group of mysterious new guests arrive at
the hotel Penmarrow.
Being
a fan of Gothic fiction myself, it was fun to weave threads of it
into my heroine’s newest adventure. Like Maisie, I enjoy the
chilling atmosphere of “The Raven” and “Annabel Lee”. I’m a
sucker for haunted house stories and the brooding windswept drama of
novels like Rebecca. Though a modern and (mostly)
light-hearted story, A Spirited Girl on Cornish Shores owes
part of its inspiration to these classic examples of the genre.
The
colorful cast ranges from a beautiful young psychic and a paranormal
investigator to a hundred year old earl whose scheming family members
are desperate to keep their inheritance from slipping away. There are
uncanny predictions, candlelit séances, and a few ghosts from the
past that have even Maisie feeling a little spooked.
And
being a romance novel, it’s only fitting that the hero should be a
little mysterious as well. Sidney Daniels: a charming, carefree
reputed 'ne'er do well' who works as the local vicarage's handyman
and groundskeeper. He possesses good looks, an uncertain past, and a
smile that Maisie simply can't resist. He seems like the complete
opposite of herself, running away to a Cornish village to escape a
life of ambition instead of desperately seeking to fulfill one —
but he has an uncanny understanding of Maisie and her heart that
seems impossible for another human being.
If
you feel like a fun autumn escape, I hope you’ll be sure to check
out A Spirited Girl on Cornish Shores. With a strong sense of
adventure, a bit of romance, and plenty of intrigue to boot, it has
something for everyone, I hope!
It looks like a perfect Cornish autumn, with aspiring novelist Maisie Clark still finding inspiration as a maid at the historic Penmarrow Hotel. Between the staff of quirky co-workers, glamorous and unusual guests, and her growing friendship with the charming but mysterious Sidney Daniels, Maisie is living out adventures instead of just penning them in the pages of her would-be novel's growing number of chapters.
And then there's the slight problem of keeping the balance between friendship and 'something more' with Sidney, who's helping introduce her to the village's version of a Cornish Halloween, and has recently taken an interest in Maisie's secret that may change things between them. But even Maisie’s imagination can't conjure the unusual event this Halloween brings to the Penmarrow. An eccentric earl has chosen this site to host his lavish birthday celebration that includes a pretty (and perceptive) young psychic whose predictions seem to have everyone on edge — and, to Maisie's delight, the elusive novelist Alistair Davies is rumored to be part of the guest list! But with the earl's bickering relatives and illustrious friends on hand— and more than one ghost of the past waiting to be revealed — it’s anyone’s guess what the festivities will bring before the party is over.
Will the psychic foretell doom for the earl's gathering—and is her ‘gift’ as genuine as it seems? Will Maisie finally meet her favorite author face to face? And, more importantly, what about the romantic sparks that fly between Maisie and Sidney?
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Giveaway to Win one of 3 Cornish themed prizes (Open Internationally)
Perfect for fans of all-things Cornwall, this Ross Poldark doll with tricorn hat is made by Angela Blay, whose popular Knitdark creations have been featured on The Graham Norton Show. Since each doll is hand made, the Ross the winner receives may vary slightly in appearance from the one in the picture. Readers can learn more about the Knitdarks at Angela's Twitter page @kwerkyknits as well as her Etsy shop at https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/kwerkyknits
A tin T.A.R.D.I.S similar to the keepsake Maisie is gifted by Sidney in Book 1, A Little Hotel in Cornwall. Designed by Etsy artist KittyConduitt81 and perfect for fans of Doctor Who! Being a unique, hand made item, the final design may vary slightly in appearance from the one pictured. Learn about KittyConduittDesigns on Etsy at https://www.etsy.com/shop/KittyConduittDesigns
A specially designed case for a Kindle or Tablet featuring the cover art for Book 1 in the series A Little Hotel in Cornwall. The final product's size, texture, and color will depend on the winner's device.
*All 3 winners will also receive a digital copy of Book 1 in the series, A Little Hotel in Cornwall.
*Terms and Conditions –Worldwide entries welcome. Please enter using the Rafflecopter box below. The winner will be selected at random via Rafflecopter from all valid entries and will be notified by Twitter and/or email. If no response is received within 7 days then Rachel’s Random Resources reserves the right to select an alternative winner. Open to all entrants aged 18 or over. Any personal data given as part of the competition entry is used for this purpose only and will not be shared with third parties, with the exception of the winners’ information. This will passed to the giveaway organiser and used only for fulfilment of the prize, after which time Rachel’s Random Resources will delete the data. I am not responsible for despatch or delivery of the prize.
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