My review
Connie was back along with her need for adventure. My second book by author Dee MacDonald, had me reading about the travels of Connie in a motor home along with acquaintances-turned-friends, Maggie and Gill.
The story had the girls going on a journey from UK to Italy, in search of Connie’s roots, with scenic stops on the way. It was lovely to see three women who were nearly 70 enjoy driving the camper and taking life as it came. The men whom they met along the way, brought in their flavors: lust, danger, love. Oh yeah! These women were hot and happening!!
I enjoyed the previous book of Connie by this author, as it had more of Connie’s thoughts and self-discovery. This book had more descriptions of sights and places. I liked the women, they were fun and unapologetic about living life fully. For me, the deep emotions and humor seemed missing from this read; I couldn’t connect much with Connie, and I missed her.
On the whole, a good cozy read which left me wishing to be like Connie, if and when I reach 70.
I received an ARC from NetGalley and publisher Bookouture, and this is my honest and unbiased opinion.
My rating : 3.5 stars
Book blurb
Connie McColl is finally free to make her own decisions for the first time in decades. And when she meets glamorous Gill and downtrodden Maggie, at a rather dull flower arranging class, it seems that she’s not the only one dreaming of adventure. The three very different women all agree it’s about time they had a holiday to remember.
So they make a pact for this summer to be their best yet – and drive off into the sunset together…
As they meander their way along the beautiful beaches of France and onto the glorious delights of Italy in their luxury campervan, the new friends have plenty of fun and frolics in the sunshine. But the vacation isn’t quite what they expected…
Product Details
Publication date : 30th July, 2018
Publisher : Bookouture
Journey of Connie in Belle
25 Responses
I absolutely love the idea of a book that tackles older protagonists in such an uplifting and positive light! This sounds so lovely! Wonderful review Shalini 🖤
Thanks Danielle… I love books which are not limited by age in their characters. They make such wonderful reads. There is so much depth in them
I agree and the perspective is typically very insightful!
Lovely review ♥♥
Thank you Priyasha💜
So, we’ve gone from all suspenseful thrillers, to all cozy kind of chic books? 😘 I’m liking the genres so far!!
This book sounds cute! I want to road trip from the UK to Italy… Guess I’ll just have to live vicariously through Connie! 👍😊
Sorry I’ve been AWOL this week doll face! I was just telling Nina that I’m off for 2 days after today with nary a blog tour in sight! So, expect A LOT of Nicole in the future because I will be catching up on all of the wonderful posts I’ve missed with all of my favourite people!
Speaking of my favourite people. You and Nina need to let Jay out of your basement! Jay and I were chatting on my post for Kalorama Road and, your knitting circle is JUST NOT THAT IMPORTANT!! 😂😂😂💖💖
Girl, I am never letting Jay out. I love him too much💖😊😉😂
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If and when you reach 70? Shalini, you’ll still be blogging non-stop when you’re 110 😂
Hahahaha thank you… Though I doubt.. 😉😂♥️💜
I want to be traveling around with my gal pals when I hit 70 too! Lovely review once again.
I know you will cozy babe
I read this book too a couple of weeks ago and I enjoyed it for it’s whimsical, upbeat treatment of its older cast. It was a fun little summer read!
I agree with you totally. If I survive my 60s I want to be as awesome as Connie is
Nice review
thanks Vijay
Your welcome boss
Like Danielle, I love to see older characters in a positive way. I don’t read a lot of cozies, but you’re tempting me with this. Terrific review Shalini!🤗
The first book is much nicer… It was great to know age is no barrier to living a full life.. I needed that reminder
Seventy is still perfect Shalini
I agree Kurian
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Nice review Shalini! Loved this one myself, just wanted to climb into the RV and become a stowaway. LOL
Hahaha I understand… I am not sure about me in a RV, I liked the previous book more. It had more of her inner discovery
I didn’ teven read the first, didn’t realize it was part of a series when I picked this one up which impressed me too because it never felt as if I missed something.