Book Review - A Summer of Surprises by Rosie Green

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Title: A Summer of Surprises

Author: Rosie Green

Format reviewed: Ebook

Source: Author supplied copy

Publisher: Self Published

Publication Date: 30th June 2021

Rating: 5 Stars

When Ruby Watkiss lands a job at the True Loaf Bakery, she feels as if the sun has finally come out. Having been through a traumatic time, it’s a joy to be working for Ellie, and now all Ruby wants is to lead a quiet life and support her mum in getting the help she needs.But life, it seems, has other plans for Ruby.Working alongside the bafflingly rude Hudson Holmes would be bad enough – but then odd things start happening. It seems that someone is out to sabotage the café and bakery, and to her horror, Ruby finds the finger pointing at her.Desperate to prove her innocence, she teams up with the most unlikely person in order to get to the bottom of what’s going on. Tailing suspects and hiding in bushes isn’t something she ever imagined she’d be doing, although her partner in mystery-solving seems the perfect man for the job. Can they clear Ruby’s name by discovering the real culprit? 

With all the drama afoot, at least there’s no time for romance. Because that’s the very last thing on Ruby’s mind these days. Or is it…?

I'm absolutely amazed at how after 16 books Rosie Green still manages to keep this series fresh and original.

At no point would I have guessed that this latest instalment was more like a cosy mystery, and I was hooked.

From the prologue which had me on tenterhooks, all the way through to the family secrets in Ruby's family, to just why it is Hudson sometimes behaves strangely and just who seems to have it in for Ellie, this is a book that certainly kept me on my toes. 

If you are new to the series then don't worry I feel this could definitely be read as a standalone, as although some of the regulars are present it's predominately about all new characters.

This really is a series that is going from strength to strength,  and I already can't wait for book 17.  You know its a good series when you are still eager to read more even after this many books. 

Plenty of events I didn't see coming,  adds to the interest and rather addictive nature of this tale.

Thank you to the author for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.