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Boomerville at Ballymegille

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Boomerville at Ballymegille is simply a nice book. It follows the adventures of Hatte and Jo as they travel to Southern Ireland. Once there, they plan to open a hotel for guests of a certain age.

For some reason, this title didn't hold my attention and it took forever for me to finish the book. That being said, Boomerville at Ballymegille is a nice story and an easy, relaxing read.

In the interest of full disclosure, I received a free digital copy of this title to review from Net Galley.

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Thank you to the publisher for allowing me to read this book. This is a great read the characters are engaging and make you want to know them.highly recommend

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Cute one which reminded me a lot of 'The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel' except not set in India. I did feel a little 'lost' having come into this one without reading the first book (and was very confused when quiet Hattie from the start turned into this almost-harridan with Harry the Helmet...) but if you enjoy humorous reads where the people are the centre of it all, then you'll enjoy this one

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Delightful and greatly entertaining. This book was an excellent read, with a wonderful plot, unforgettable characters and great writing.

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What a great read. A light-hearted read that really warms the heart and uplifts the soul.
The characters were so well described - not just their looks, but their personalities and feelings too.
So many hilarious scenes with a few tender moments too. The Boomerville Babes have to take the cake closely followed by the mayor.....
I will for sure be looking out for other books in this series because they are absolutely wonderful.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for allowing me to read this book.

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This is the 2nd book set in Boomerville and I think I'd recommend you read them in order. Set in a beautiful Irish village this story is a heart-warming story of friendship, fears and new beginnings. The characters are fun and well developed. Meet Melissa, an ex-cabaret singer running from her abusive husband, and Bill, a bachelor bullied from beyond the grave by the ghostly voice of his mother. Along with local bobby Harry the Helmet, ageing aquatic team the Boomerville Babes, eccentric artist Lucinda Gray, and heartthrob Finbar Murphy, they gather in Ireland and the fun begins. But murder is in the air and there’s mischief afoot. Will the residents get more than they bargained for at Boomerville? I enjoyed this murder mystery and hope to see more of Ms. James. I received a copy of this ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review.

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Boomerville at Ballymegille a bodacious bash
Posted on February 3, 2021 by michellelovatosbookreviews,
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It might be too early in the morning for Guinness and mutton stew, but it’s not too early to talk about Caroline James’ new novel, Boomerville at Ballymegille.
Sound odd? Not at all.
Meet some of Southern Ireland’s splashiest characters – and boy, do I mean splashy – who all meet in this story for the grand opening of Boomerville Manor.
Hattie and Jo are our two female protagonists introduced in James’ previous title, The Best Boomerville Hotel. The hotel is owned by Jo. But Hattie is Jo’s dearest friend and this novel’s most admirable and unforgettable character. Together the two women make an unforgettable pair of businesswomen capable of giving guests an experience of their lifetime.
In Boomerville at Ballymegille, Hattie and Jo are expanding their services. The pair offers their guests individualized experiences designed to help their lodgers unleash their creative potential.
That premise, all by itself, is enough to make this second Boomerville novel stand-alone, but wait till you meet the cast of guests and support characters.
Melissa is a cabaret singer on the run from her abusive husband. Bill, Melissa’s former mate, is deeply disturbed since he’s being haunted – no domineered – by his dead mother’s ghost.
Harry the Helmet is Bommerville’s very own police officer – or Bobby if you are native to the land, and the Bommerville Babes are an aquatics team whose members spent a little too much time in the water.
But that’s not all, folks. There’s more.
Enter stage right: Lucinda Gray and Finbar Murphy. Lucinda is an artist and in the most oddly curious, off-center sort of way. Finbar is Ireland’s latest staic – which I understand it to mean in Irish talk, is one lunky hunk of man chunk.
Shwew. That’s quite a group.
Watch this crew of cronies interact as this novel progresses and enjoy their crazy efforts to start a new life together – learn to be friends, face tragedy and triumph.
Boomerville in Ballymegille a story with a complicated cast that interacts in perfect concert to make a wonderful place any escapist reader will long to visit for the rest of their life.
This story is heartwarming, fast, and thoroughly enjoyable. My only problem with Boomerville at Balleymegille is that now I’m craving Irish beer.
But, I guess that’s not such a bad thing after all.

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DNF at 50%
I just wasn`t very much into it, more or less bored and did not want to continue it.
Didn`t really like any of the characters.

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A fabulous warm hearted read which is surprisingly action packed! Old characters and new all play their part in telling the tale of the fun and frolics of the over 60s. Loved it! Funny but with some dark depths. It was like unpacking a fun present!

Thank you Netgalley

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This book was a little darker than I expected and I loved it! I really enjoy "Boomers". The characters were definitely interesting and the story was well written. I sat and read this in one sitting!

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This is quite a dark comedy, but it's very entertaining.
We have a very assorted cast of characters, each with plenty of baggage, emotional and otherwise. There's never a dull moment in their company.
Running a retreat with such demanding occupants is obviously not going to be easy but it makes for great reading!
The Irish setting is wonderful, reflecting as it does the beautiful scenery as well as the quirkiness of the country and its residents (and I can say that as I lived there for many years and our family is 60% Irish!)
Fun, uplifting, poignant - very enjoyable indeed.

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Even though the book has a few tiny errors, you can certainly overlook them when you read the beautiful stories of various characters, most of them lovable and believable, please give this book a read, loved it

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I haven't read the first book in this series (The Best Boomerville Hotel) so I wasn't very sure about how I would catch up with this book. I needn't have worried, though.

This book has the perfect mixture of romance, humour, mayhem, sadness, and murder. The book is so fast-paced that, even with so many characters and a complex story, I finished it in 2 days - no mean feat for me.

I will look forward to reading the first book as well. This book was that good.

Thanks to BooksGoSocial and Netgalley for this ARC.

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Really loved this story. I thought I might struggle to get absorbed in the story due to there being so many characters because I need to care about the characters to really get lost in the story but I was invested in the characters, I really cared what happened to them. It's written so well, there is intense drama but it's light hearted at the same time. I wanted to be in the book, to join in the adventures and be friends with the characters. It really was a joy to read and I'll be reading any other books written by the author.

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Jo and Hattie are opening Boomerville Manor, a holiday retreat for people of a certain age. And here, we meet the residents: lonely Bill, Melissa the abusive wife, Harry, Lucinda, Finbar. This story is about friendship, trust, dark secrets, and a bit of mystery.
Thank you Netaglley for this nice book.

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This is a super cute book.

Though technically a sequel, I didn’t realize that until I was making this post. So this series is more of a series of interconnected novels than a strict series. Each one can be read alone, but now I want to read them all. Especially if the characters are as good in each of her books as they are in Boomerville at Ballymegille.

The characters in this really made it shine. There are honestly too many wonderful characters to name, both large and small. Some darker themes keep this book grounded while some of the characters create a lovable, light hearted fiction.

The best word I can think to describe Boomerville at Ballymegille as a whole is charming. I was charmed by the settting, by the characters, and by the story. I don’t want to give too much away, just go enjoy it for yourself.

Oh, and in case you need some additional incentive, Caroline James has added some lovable furry friends into her delightful cast of characters.

Boomerville at Ballymegille easy to read and easy to love.

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Full of craic and fun, I loved going to Ireland to read this! AS a matter of fact, maybe I should! Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher!

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5☆ A Perfect Uplifting, Witty, Feel Good Read!

I have been eagerly waiting for the second book to come out and it was so so worth the wait!
If I could give this book 10☆ I would!
Boomerville at Ballymegille Is a heart warming, poignant, inspiring, uplifting, witty novel that is Unputdownable!

What I adore most about this book is the fact it features characters over 50 and each of the characters have their own personal story to tell on why and how they end up at the Boomerville Hotel.

The Boomerville Hotel, is a Hotel retreat for the over 50s looking for a fresh new start, adventure, a new life skill, to learn a new hobby or to find friendships or potential love.

I don't want to say anything more about the plot as this book is too fantastic for you not to discover yourself. But be warned once you open your heart to the Boomerville Series it will leave an imprint.

It was so nice to be back with Hattie and Jo, and to see what they have been up too.
This time round Jo has just bought a new Hotel in Ireland and Hattie is back running the Boomerville Hotel in Cumbria after the death of her husband. Even if she is only prepared to stay on short term!
But can Jo get the new Boomerville at Ballymegille up and running and make it as much of a success as her other hotels?

The characters are an eclectic and loveable bunch. Oh and the fur babies in the book will absolutely melt your heart!
Caroline James is such a talented Author, she writes the most Utterly Charming, and amazing stories, which are perfect for lifting your spirits.

Boomerville at Ballymegille is an absolutely joy, it's a Warm, Funny and Feel-Good read about friendship, love, new beginnings, self discovery and moving on, with a sprinkle of mischief, mayhem, drama and plenty of craic along the way!
If your yet to discover the Boomerville Series, then what are you waiting for, pick up a copy and prepare to fall in love!

Thank you to Rachel Random Resources for this copy which I reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

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Witty, whimsical, and wonderful. This is the follow up to The Best Boonerville Hotel. However, you don’t need to have read the first book to enjoy this one I think the author did a good job of catching you up in the beginning of the book. This time Jo and Hattie are expanding their hotel business and opening a hotel in Ireland. The Boomerville Hotels cater to people of a certain age. In this book we are also introduced to a new cast of colorful characters visiting the hotel. The overall tone of the book is uplifting and humorous, but there is some heavier subject matter woven in. We meet Mellisa who has just left her abusive husband of many years and Bill who has had a toxic relationship with his parents with who he still lives. Both these subjects were handled gently and thoughtfully in a hopeful manner. There is also a generous dose of adorable furry friends in this book. This book is an absolute delight a true pick me up.

*** Big thank you to Books Go Social for my gifted copy of this book. All opinions are my own. ***

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A really packed storyline and lots of great characters. Much of the book is light, fun and makes you smile at the antics of your new friends. It does however have a darker thread running through it, with some serious issues raised. Theses are woven carefully and naturally into the story line and are dealt with in a sensitive way. I have nor read any other of the books in the series, but will now. A great read about the “boomer” generation who are still out there enjoying life to the full.

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