The New Year brings unexpected revelations at Wynter House.
Neva Grey’s Christmas brought several surprises. Now a shocking secret has life-changing consequences for the Wynters, as the New Year brings revelations … and relatives to Wynter House.
It also brings Hazel Smart and Amelia Goodbody. And it’s not just Adam and Rafe Wynter who are pleased Hazel and Amelia have come to stay. Olivia Wynter will enjoy bossing nurse Hazel around and she also makes it clear Amelia – who is handling the marketing for Rafe’s new business venture – is far more suited to be her grandson’s girlfriend than Neva will ever be.
Whilst Amelia is ensconced at Wynter House, Neva is busy with her new hair and beauty salon in Merriment Bay. Perhaps she should enlist her niece, Sasha’s help because just when she thought she had found the love of her life, old secrets, ghosts from the past, and new arrivals might shatter all her dreams.
At least she has her best friend, Jo Duncan to lean on. But newly single, Jo is determined to have some fun, both at Wynter House and in Merriment Bay. And so is Adam Wynter.
This is book two in the Wyntersleap series but it can be read as a standalone. The Wyntersleap series is interlinked with the Merriment Bay series and several characters appear in both series.
The Wyntersleap Series
Book 1 – Christmas at Wynter House
Book 2 – New Beginnings at Wynter House
Such a Treat! 
Another fabulous read from Emily Harvale … such a treat!
Picking up where book one left off, we’re back in Wynter House during the festive season whilst the Wynters continue playing host to all the residents of their flooded cottages. As time moves on to a fresh year, the visitors move out – back to their former lives for some but new pastures for others.
With a wide array of characters, this is a very appealing tale and I love that this series is entwined with another of the author’s. It didn’t take long for me to recall what happened first time round and things move on quite quickly, advancing the story; finishing off some threads and introducing new ones which kept me glued to the pages. Emily has the knack of writing a series of books which entertain thoroughly without ever confusing the reader. I think she has surpassed herself with the amalgamation of Wyntersleap and Merriment Bay and I’m so looking forward to the next book! There is no doubt in my mind that this is a solid 5* read.
My thanks to the publisher for my copy and to Rachel’s Random Resources for my spot in this tour; this is – as always – my honest, original and unbiased review.
Tags: romantic comedy
- Format: ebook, paperback
- Size: 238 pages
- Publisher: Crescent Gate
- Publication Date: 17 January 2020
- Links: Goodreads
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Author Bio

Emily writes novels, novellas and short stories about friendship, family and falling in love. She loves a happy ending but knows that life doesn’t always to to plan. Her stories are sure to bring a smile to your face and a warmth to your heart.
Emily loves to connect with her readers and has a readers’ group in which many have become good friends. To catch up with Emily, find out above the group, or connect with her on social media, go to her website at www.emilyharvale.com.
Having lived and worked in London for several years, Emily returned to her home town of Hastings where she now writes full-time. She’s a member of the SoA and the RWA, an Amazon bestseller and a Kindle All Star. When not writing, she can be found enjoying the stunning East Sussex coast and countryside, or in a wine bar with friends, discussing life, love and the latest TV shows. Chocolate cake is often eaten. She dislikes housework almost as much as she dislikes anchovies – and will do anything to avoid both. Emily has two mischievous rescue cats that like to sprawl across her keyboard, regardless of whether is typing on it, or not.
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