“Sophie MacBride hated horses. Her dad was right. They
were dangerous, smelly and only kept by rich people who had more money than
sense. She especially hated the horse whose hooves were dancing feet above from
her head and as for its rider … “
This is the opening
of this cute love story, the newly
released novel from best selling romance writer, Phillipa Ashley. Just to get you into the right mood… Imagine
this meeting between a young girl and an attractive rider something like Jane
Eyre meeting Mr Rochester for the first time,
but less creepy and more modern. OK?
Have you got a younger version of Michael Fassbender in your head? Perfect! You’re ready for the ride into IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT.
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If they are not
star-crossed lovers Sophie and Adam have their lives complicated by the animosity between their families. Hate coming from the
past and from unkown reasonsm unknown to Sophie and Adam, that is.
This hate has also
led to the terrible, unexpected event that brought about a painful split-up.
When the books
opens, Sophie and Adam were teenage sweethearts then. Ten years later they have moved wounded, yet apparently healed, they are on separate distant paths and suddenly meet again in Langmere, the same tiny
village in the Lake District where their passionate affair had lived its
glorious moments and abruptly ended.
Adam is back in the
village as the successful BAFTA-nominated
young director of a period drama starring the dashing Harry Lennox, whose fame
as an actor is due to his performance as Austen’s cult hero, Mr Darcy, in the latest version of Pride and Prejudice.
Sophie MacBride and
her best friend Lily are going to launch
their new Village Deli after they have invested their savings in enlarging the business and making the shop
wider and grander. Imagine their astonishment when the latest gorgeous Mr Darcy
makes his appearance to buy some cakes!
Sophie is totally freaked out when she finds out Harry Lennox is being directed by and is a guest of Adam Templar, her first love. They are shooting in a period TV series, a historical drama,
telling the real story of William Trevelyan, a poet who lived there in the 19th century.
Sophie is both surprised and extremely worried. What if
her brother Nathan and her own mother find out that the man, who they consider
responsible for their own father’s and
husband’s death, has come back to his family home, Bracken House?
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Phillipa Ashley has
her own captivating way to lead her readers through dreamy imaginary tours in
wonderful romantic areas. This time she
has chosen the beauty of the Lake
District in England as the setting of her new tale of forbidden love
and second chances.
To add charm to an
already fascinating environment, she has
made her characters interact on the set
of a period drama. Who can resist the mesmerizing world of costume movies in addition to a classic romance full of
emotions , passionate moments, sexy pages and surprising turns?
Fast –paced , with
handsome heroes and strong-willed
heroines, and last but not least with thrilling love scenes, IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT, is perfect read for a
hot summer!
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Period drama and
romance in IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT –
Phillipa Ashley (from the Acknowledgements section) :
“I’ve always been a massive fan of costume drama, from was before the Colin Firth wet shirt days and in fact I was inspired to write romantic fiction after watching the BBC’s version of North and South and joining an internet fan site dedicated to its star, Richard Armitage. But the idea to use the background in a book came after my first novel,” Decent Exposure” was made into a TV movie”
4 comments:
Thanks for the review, Maria. I knew my obsession with period drama would come in useful one day!
Good luck with the novel!
Thanks, Elyse.
Maria, thanks for adding this to the library. Cheers
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