We rejoin the Careys and the Blanchards at Rockwood once again in the second book of the series WINTER WEDDING. As usual, Dilly delights us with the tales of scandal, love and woe in equal mesaure with her trademark rags to riches interwoven into the story.

Rosalind Blanchard remains living at Rockwood Castle, the unofficial custodian of the estate in the absence of her older brother Bertie who inherited their grandfather's baronetcy on his death some months before. Rosie married Piers who continues to divide his time between Trevenor in Cornwall and Rockwood in Devon, as well as overseeing affairs of the china clay mine he inherited from his father. For the past several months Rosie has longed for her husband's return and yet when he is home, he isn't quite present.

Christmas is approaching and with it the upcoming nuptials of Rosie's younger sister Patricia to Piers younger brother Alex, who once held a torch for Rosie. Their wedding is to be Christmas Eve and everyone who is anyone in the county and beyond are to attend. But then a telegram arrives informing her that Alex has been injured in a shipwreck and remains in a hospital in France until he is able to travel. Patricia is beside herself that he could do this to her and humiliate her in such a way. And then their mother comes back with a solution to their problem...unfortunately, only Felicia can see it as such whilst everyone else finds her idea tactless and insensitive. But then Felicia Carey could only ever think of herself.

Rosie decides to leave for France immediately and arranges a passage across the channel with Hester by her side. They arrive to discover that Piers was also injured in an adjoining wreck and is currenltly unconscious in hospital. Rosie and Hester rent premises close to the hospital so that she may visit Alex and Piers every day. When Alex is able to leave the hospital, Rosie continues to visit Piers daily until his condition improves. She will not leave France until both men are able to travel back with them.

Of course, a return would only mean histrionics as far as Patricia is concerned, who appears to be a younger version of her mother - self-centred and self-obsessed to the core. She gives no thought as to what Alex has endured, only that he apparently jilted her and left her humiliated when it should have been the happiest day of her life. I personally think he escaped something of a sentence. But what of Piers?

While I quite liked Patsy in the first book, I loathed her in this one. She was petulant, selfish and completely spoilt. She thought of no one but herself, much like her mother, dare she outshine Felicia! Thankfully they did not take precedence and featured very little. Rosie is the focus as is her relationships with Piers, Alex and the two children she took ujnder her wing - Nancy and Tommy.

As always, Dilly delights her fans with her distinctive style of rags to riches, romance, woe and a little bit of scandal. A definite read for fans of "Downton Abbey" and delightful Victorian sagas. I can't wait to continue the series with "Runaway Widow" to see what she has in store for us next...

I would like to thank #DillyCourt, #Netgalley and #HarperCollins for an ARC of #WinterWedding in exchange for an honest review.

This review appears on my blog at https://stinathebookaholic.blogspot.com/.

A favourite author of mine. Loved the second instalment in this series. Lovely to catch up with Rosie and family and goings on at Rockwood Castle. Nice to meet Nancy and Tommy. Really enjoyed this one and waiting now patiently for book 3!

My first Dilly Court book so didn't realise it was the 2nd in a series. Once I had got the who was who sorted out in my head it turned out to be an enjoyable read, I'm looking forward to to the next installment

This was a brilliant read and is being featured on my blog for my quick star reviews feature, which I have created on my blog so I can catch up with all the books I have read and therefore review.
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Another great read. Rosalind looks after the family estate and it’s tenants. Her husband runs a clay mine in the West Country and is away on business a lot but all is not quite as it seems. Rosalind’s sister is about to be married to her husbands brother but an accident changes all their lives. Many strong character in this enchanting Christmas story.

A wonderful winter time novel filled with likeable characters, a remarkable heroine and frustrating love,.

Historical drama with lots of interesting characters. Set over the winter period we have drama,conflict and romance. The main character Rosie was excellent with lots of backup as she struggles to survive everything that is thrown at her.

First of all, can we talk about this cover? It's absolutely gorgeous. I've never actually read a Dilly Court novel, but I was hooked by the romantic snow-covered castle, pine trees, and overall holiday aesthetic. I must admit that I was also enchanted by Court's beautiful descriptions of Rockwood and the yuletide celebrations.

This book is perfect for anyone that likes:

• English castles
• Historical fiction
• Forbidden romance
• Love triangles
• Sweet, wholesome Christmas proposals

That being said, I can tell that the author has a background in commercial television writing, because the dialogue took center stage; at times, I found the lack of insight into the characters' emotions slightly jarring (when Piers is in hospital and near death, for example, his brother Alex doesn't seem all that bothered).

I particularly loved the relationship between Rosalind and the two children that she took in (Nancy and Tommy) — it was such a nice touch to a wholesome holiday story.

Overall, I enjoyed the book — definitely worth a read if you're a fan of shows like "Downton Abbey" and you're looking for a fluffy (yet dramatic) holiday romance!

**I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.**

What a delightful book.

We rejoin the village of Rockwood. In the second book of the series.
Rosalind Blanchard is still living at and running the castle of Rockwood and everybody who lives there. A telegram arrives informing her that her husband Piers has been shipwrecked and is at death's door in France.
Even though Christmas is imminent and she is pregnant she decides she must go to France to see him and hopefully bring him home.

This charming book is another wonderful story from Dilly Court, this is about love, frustration, and is heartwarming.
You will not be disappointed. I was really sad when I had finished it and can't wait for the next installment.
Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to read and review this lovely book. xx

Another 5star book from Dilly Court and Harper Collins. A continuation of the Rockwood family saga so it’s best to have read book 1 first. Following Rosie and the Carrey family with their romances and running of Rockwood castle. It’s a great and easy read with some predictable parts but still a book to highly recommend. Thanks Dilly Court your publisher and NetGalley.

Loved the second instalment in this series. Lovely to catch up with Rosie and family and goings on at Rockwood Castle. Nice to meet Nancy and Tommy and learn his place within the family.
Looking forward to book 3
Thanks to NetGalley and Harper Collins for the early read

The Rockwood Chronicles Book 2

Christmas is coming to the village of Rockwood. But the happiest time of the year is marred by the news that Rosalind Blanchard's husband, Piers, is close to death after a shipwreck at sea. The fate of her beloved family home, the crumbling Rockwood Castle, is once more in her hands. She must find the strength to keep the family together.

Once again we are back in Rockwood. Rosalind is pregnant but her husband, Piers, has been gravely wounded in a shipwreck. Rosalind is once more the head of the family, trying yo ensure the upkeep of their family home, Rockwood Castle. Pregnant and alone, she turns to his brother Alex for help.

This is the second book in a six part series and i thoroughly enjoyed it. I'm a huge fan of the author, she never disappoints. It's well written with some great characters who are well rounded and believable. I like Rosalind, she's level headed and knows what she wants, But will she find true happiness with Alex? You'll have to read the book to find out.

I would like to thank #NetGalley #HarperCollibsUK #HarperFiction and the author #DillyCourt for my ARC of #WinterWedding in exchange for an honest review.

A lovely family saga with the added extra of winter. I love this author would definitely recommend this to others

Winter Wedding by Dilly Court


Christmas is coming to the village of Rockwood. But the happiest time of the year is marred by the news that Rosalind Blanchard’s husband, Piers, is close to death after a shipwreck at sea. The fate of her beloved family home, the crumbling Rockwood Castle, is once more in her hands. She must find the strength to keep her family together.

As always , and you can rely on Dilly Court to give us the best storylines. Fantastic characters , heartwarming and brilliant ,
It's like having a gentle hug from a loved one.

Firstly thank you Netgalley for this ARC. I love Dilly Court books. If you love family saga books you will love this book. So many emotions