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Op papier heeft Merina Wilde het voor een succesvolle carrière als romanschrijver, een bruisend sociaal leven en een man die haar adoreert. Maar Merry heeft een ze is de magie van het schrijven kwijt. Wat ze ook probeert, haar verhalen sprankelen niet meer. En terwijl ze de ene na de andere deadline mist, valt haar privéleven in duigen. Alex laat weten dat hij de toekomst toch anders ziet dan zij en plotseling is Merry single, voor het eerst sinds… nou ja, ooit.
In een poging haar leven weer op de rails te krijgen ruilt Merry London in voor de Orkney eilanden, waar ze zichzelf opsluit in een cottage boven een klif. Hier probeert ze haar hart te helen en haar passie voor het schrijven terug te vinden. Maar kunnen de schoonheid van het eiland en de goedheid van de bewoners Merry overhalen om weer in de liefde te geloven, al is het maar zolang het nodig is om haar boek af te schrijven? Of is het tijd voor iets heel nieuws…?
In een poging haar leven weer op de rails te krijgen ruilt Merry London in voor de Orkney eilanden, waar ze zichzelf opsluit in een cottage boven een klif. Hier probeert ze haar hart te helen en haar passie voor het schrijven terug te vinden. Maar kunnen de schoonheid van het eiland en de goedheid van de bewoners Merry overhalen om weer in de liefde te geloven, al is het maar zolang het nodig is om haar boek af te schrijven? Of is het tijd voor iets heel nieuws…?
95 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 16, 2020
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About the author
Holly Hepburn
97 books400 followersI’ve wanted to write books for adults for as long as I can remember but I was too scared to try. One day I decided to be brave and dipped a toe into the bubble bath of romantic comedy with my first novella, Cupidity, and I’ve never looked back. I often try to be funny to be funny, except for when faced with traffic wardens and border control staff. My favourite thing is making people smile.
I’ve tried many jobs over the years, from barmaid to market researcher and I even had a brief flirtation with modelling. These days I am mostly found writing.
I live near London with my grey tabby cat, Portia. We both have an unhealthy obsession with Marmite.
I’ve tried many jobs over the years, from barmaid to market researcher and I even had a brief flirtation with modelling. These days I am mostly found writing.
I live near London with my grey tabby cat, Portia. We both have an unhealthy obsession with Marmite.
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June 28, 2021
Short but sweet second part to an excellent read once again by Holly Hepburn
April 16, 2020
Oh just as I thought that Marry was getting her professional life back on track, now her personal life is all in a muddle. Whilst part one of this series was all about introducing us to these intriguing characters and our wonderful setting, part 2 takes us deeper into how all these characters connect together and what makes them tick. I really liked getting to know a little more about Merry. But i also enjoyed getting a little deeper involved with Magnus and Niall. I love this community and I am so glad that we get to be a part of it with Merry as our guide.
I think my favourite thing about this new series though, has to be the setting. I have always wanted to go to Orkney and now I can in the pages of this book. I love the way everything is described and the detail that we get even though these installments are only short. I feel like i can picture myself on the winding roads, smell the sea and feel the long grass on my calves. Everything is just so vivid and described in such beautiful detail I literally feel like I've just come back from a trip there to write this review.
A whole chapter of this installment of the series is dedicated to a visit to Highland Park. Now whilst this may not be my favourite whisky, a visit to a distillery is always welcomed by me. Holly Hepburn is spot on with the details of the tour and I did have to pour myself a wee dram to read with the rest of the book after the way Merry enjoyed herself there. It was great to have this particular spot opened up to us as readers, I don't think I've read anything else that visits a distillery in quite such detail and as a whisky lover I really appreciated it.
I just can't wait to read the rest of this series. I wish I didn't read the installments so quickly so I now have a long time to wait until the next one is out, but at the same time with a setting and characters like this, I just can't help myself.
I think my favourite thing about this new series though, has to be the setting. I have always wanted to go to Orkney and now I can in the pages of this book. I love the way everything is described and the detail that we get even though these installments are only short. I feel like i can picture myself on the winding roads, smell the sea and feel the long grass on my calves. Everything is just so vivid and described in such beautiful detail I literally feel like I've just come back from a trip there to write this review.
A whole chapter of this installment of the series is dedicated to a visit to Highland Park. Now whilst this may not be my favourite whisky, a visit to a distillery is always welcomed by me. Holly Hepburn is spot on with the details of the tour and I did have to pour myself a wee dram to read with the rest of the book after the way Merry enjoyed herself there. It was great to have this particular spot opened up to us as readers, I don't think I've read anything else that visits a distillery in quite such detail and as a whisky lover I really appreciated it.
I just can't wait to read the rest of this series. I wish I didn't read the installments so quickly so I now have a long time to wait until the next one is out, but at the same time with a setting and characters like this, I just can't help myself.
May 3, 2020
I loved this second book, I now just have to wait for number three to be released. Roll on June
August 20, 2020
Part2 only has 6 chapters
July 11, 2020
loving this series
April 22, 2020
4 stars
I've been in a bit of a book funk recently but this book has helped to lift me out of it.
I love Holly's books and always eagerly await the next one or next part of one.
I like how this story is developing and how we are getting to know the characters a little better.
The next part can't come soon enough.
I've been in a bit of a book funk recently but this book has helped to lift me out of it.
I love Holly's books and always eagerly await the next one or next part of one.
I like how this story is developing and how we are getting to know the characters a little better.
The next part can't come soon enough.
May 25, 2020
A fun read.
Merry, who has writer's block, decides to take the position of Artist in Residence on Orkney Island for 6 months. She has a failed romance and needs the change to give her inspiration. While in Orkney she meets two very different men and gets the inspiration she needs. A very funny read. Holly Hepburn delivers again. Can't wait to read part 3.
Merry, who has writer's block, decides to take the position of Artist in Residence on Orkney Island for 6 months. She has a failed romance and needs the change to give her inspiration. While in Orkney she meets two very different men and gets the inspiration she needs. A very funny read. Holly Hepburn delivers again. Can't wait to read part 3.
October 26, 2020
A nice read, again very long chapters and for someone who does not get time to sit reading for long periods it is a bit annoying having to keep leaving the book mid chapter, but overall a nice read, a bit drawn out at times.
April 19, 2020
A really enjoyable read!
April 22, 2020
Perfect
As always with Hollys books I didn't want it to end. Really enjoyed it and can't wait for part three
As always with Hollys books I didn't want it to end. Really enjoyed it and can't wait for part three
May 15, 2021
Really a lovely story, easy going as I lately prefer!
November 12, 2023
Freue mich auf Teil 3 :-)
February 26, 2024
Leest makkelijk weg
January 27, 2022
Excellent next instalment! It has cemented my desire to visit Orkney. Very well written, likeable and realistic characters.
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