Under a Greek Moon: The perfect escapist read from the Sunday Times bestseller

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Fast forward twenty years. Shauna is now a Hollywood A-Lister who has made a decision to return to Demetrious’s island home to see him. Atmosfera romantica al top che richiama alla mente i cari vecchi romanzi rosa di una volta, capaci di trasportare il lettore in posti paradisiaci che solo nei sogni ci è possibile raggiungere. Gabriel Du Lac has carved out a very successful career for himself in the hotel business but his mother has never let him touch Hotel du Soleil. He had never understood why until the news arrives that the hotel has a new owner – and that his family had not owned it for years. This was Gabriel’s childhood home and will do everything he can to stop this stranger taking it away from his family.

I usually bypass novels written by celebrities but I’m glad on this occasion I had a change of heart. It’s a wonderful read – for me a breath of fresh air - and I honestly could not put it down.

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Elizabeth and Robert Chappell are the golden couple of Hollywood and are in Cannes to promote their latest film. However, their performance for the camera is just that and Elizabeth is desperate to end their marriage. Can they fix things before it’s too late? Full of wonderful descriptions of sun-drenched Greek islands, Hollywood and its screen icons; I didn't want to put it down. ***** Ljeto je vrijeme za impulzivne stvari, nije li? Koja je jedina impulzivna stvar (na svu srecu) ovoga ljeta? Ova knjiga. Je li to dobro ili loše? Hmmmm... Poticaj za čitanje bila mi je recenzija od Mali dnevnik čitanja i činjenica da je ženska ušla do struka u vodu bez da je trepnula 😂

A sizzling summer read. I couldn’t put it down.’ Alex Brown, bestselling author of The Secret of Orchard Cottage I loved this book. It sweeps you away to the glamorous French riviera and is the perfect holiday read. There is an element of mystery, as Arianna tries to uncover the how the hotel ended up in her possession and the characters are brilliantly weaved in, so that you feel like you know them. I read this in one day as I did not want to put it down. The theme of secrets runs throughout this novel and I liked how so many characters have hidden truths and their reasons for not being completely honest. The most secretive of all is Gabriel’s mother and I thought it quite spooky that she shuts herself off from the world, living alone at the top of the hotel. Reminiscent of Miss Haversham, Kirkwood keeps readers guessing for most of the novel about the reasons behind Madame du Lac’s isolation and I think this made me just read the book even faster – I was desperate to know the truth about her seclusion and the history of the hotel.

Parliamo di questo delizioso romance che cavalca le onde del romantico mare greco, raccontandoci una love story che attraversa quasi vent’anni e che vede protagonisti Demetrios, un armatore erede di una famiglia ricca e ingombrante ma che non dimentica le sue radici; e Shauna, una giovane ragazza irlandese assunta come lavorante stagionale sullo yacht del rampollo. Full of wonderful descriptions of sun-drenched Greek islands, Hollywood and its screen icons; I didn't want to put it down ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The novel’s characters contains the elegant and the rich. No no, it is not that superficial. They are smart as well just remember. In its hey day the hotel was THE place to be seen in Cannes, a mecca for the glitterati attending the film festivals and summering at the beach. Nowadays it is looking a little the worse for wear, shabby and unloved. The hotel had belonged to the Du Lac family for decades and its matriarch is a recluse still ensconced in the penthouse on the top floor. The Du Lac family has their secrets and Madame Du Lac is clinging onto them with her fingertips. Escape to the glorious French Riviera with the delightful read from Kirkwood. Seeing the success of her debut novel, (which I inadvertently missed and it is now sitting on my mental ‘To Be Read’ pile,) I was excited to get a taste of stardom and wealth that you only see on the silver screen. Ovakve knjige jesu savršeni bijeg od realnosti, ali sa 19 godina završiti u Monacu među jahtama i princezama... Please! Kuma i ja ošle sa 19 na bazene skupa sa kartom za vlak za 40 kn, pa mislile da smo uhvatilebogazabradu. I thought the characters were brilliantly wrought. Shauna’s mother in particular, although she plays a seemingly small role, is a clever catalyst for action and felt absolutely realistic. I loved meeting Roxy, Shauna’s feisty, loyal friend and if it were possible, I would definitely like to spend time with Demetrios! However, it is Shauna who is the literal and metaphorical superstar. Her rise to stardom and the reality that can lie behind such a persona is so well presented. It’s difficult to explain too much without spoiling the plot, but I particularly enjoyed Shauna’s ambition, her dignity and her integrity in the face of adversity.The parallels between Phillipa and Carina’s lives are interesting. Though it doesn’t do justice to their ‘intelligence’, it offers a little something to ponder about in a mother-daughter relationship. (Not sure if this was intended, but anyhoo). I enjoyed reading this story, particularly as it reintroduced Ariana, familiar to those who have read Carol's debut novel 'Under a Greek Moon'. Then, Ariana was spoiled and entitled, but this novel sees her mature emotionally as she comes to terms with her inheritance and the feelings she develops for Gabriel.

Tom arrives at the location, hired as Carina’s temporary bodyguard. With strange gifts and odd threats, it’s clear something sinister is happing behind the scenes. But what? Demetrios è abituato a vivere nel lusso. Vorrebbe fare ciò che gli passa per la testa, tuttavia è costretto a sottostare al volere della famiglia e della madre in particolare, una donna che sa essere opprimente e ingombrante. The dialogue is nice, but I didn’t like it. The conversations sound off in many places. It’s like the characters are acting their part in a play rather than being themselves on paper. It’s pure, perfect romance, wonderful setting, beautiful, privileged, slim, perfect people. You know who’s going to fall for whom and there’s no great surprises. Of course, there are some ‘bad guys’ but they are the ‘less perfect ones’. I finished the book because I said I would, but it’s just not my ‘cup of tea’.If you are looking for a summer read full of glitz, glamour, stunning locations, family secrets and romance, then look no further than The Hotel on the Riviera. Like I said, this isn't really my "thing". It's one of those beach reads that feels very lush and velvety and the characters are in these luxurious settings. But even so, I enjoyed it, and not just because I'm a massive simp. The writing flows well, and, although I was kind of meh on the main romance plotline (I just thought Gabriel was a bit of a twat, honestly, although I thought the conflict/attraction dynamic between him and Ariana was written well), I loved Elise's storyline and her budding romance with the chef. The intrigue aspects are what kept me reading: the breadcrumbs are scattered throughout and integrate the plotlines together really well. That said, the ending was a little anti-climactic to me. Not terrible, but just a bit of a let-down. I think it makes sense given the genre, though - it's only right for things to wrap up nicely, isn't it? What a dream of a book to read, I have literally read this within 24 hours, as I couldn't put it down. It had old school Hollywood glamour, drama ,fighting, mystery and secrets. A sweet story of second chance love and the complex emotions and struggles faced to find it again. Partnered with beautiful escapism that will have you googling flights to Greece!